City Council Minutes 1959 05-21-59 May 21, 1959
AN ADJOURNED ME.ETING OF THE CITY CCUNCIL HELD AT THE CITY HALL ON MAY 212 1959.
Mayor Windett called the meeting to order and directed the clerk to call the roll.
Upon roll being taken the following aldermen were present:
lst Ward- Russell Hughes
2nd 'yard- William Randles
2nd Ward- Delbert Trammel
3rd Ward- Duane Hayden
3rd Ward- Richard Mitchell
A progress report on water and sewer work was given by Walter Dechuler and Associates.
Engineers Estimate #1 pursuent to contract with the W. J. Lewis Construction Company
was presented. Upon motion of Alderman Tuummel seconded by Alderman Randles to be
paid from the water fund. Upon roll being taken all aldermen voted aye.
A discussion was had concerning the appointment of a special city attorney to
prosecute cases that arise concerning zoneing violations. Upon motion by
Randles seconded by Hayden it was moved that Fred Dean, an attorney of Aurora,
Illinois be appointed, to serve at the pleasure of the Council, to act as a special
city attorney Bor the sole purpose of prosecuting cases of zoning villations,
without compensation, and that the said Fred Daan be advised of his appointment and
directed to file an oath of office, his duties to commence upon the
filing of said oath. Upon roll being taken the following aldermen voted aye:
Hughes, Randles, Trummel, Hayden and Mitchell.
Discussion was had concerning tree removal from the Frank Sharp property as per
agreement. The W. J. Lewis Constructi n Company contracted to remove same for
the sum of $150.00. Where upon by motion of Alderman Mithc ell seconded by alder-
man Hayden moved that the village pay Lewis $150.00 for removal os same upon
receipt of bill.
Verne D. Riemenshcneider appeared before the council In regards to the location of
his home on the lot. A General Discussion was had on same and Mr. Rieminschneider
has the privillage to met with the Zonning board of appeals for a hearing.
The Building and Zonning Committiee was instructed to meet with Mr. Robert Smith,
Building Inspector in regards to his duties.
A discussion was had on the construction of the Garner building in the Price
addition, Due to fauilty construction and not being up to the building code a
stop order is to be issued.
The apporiation ordinance was presented and read. Upon motion of alderman Mithhell
seconded by alderman Randles the said ordinance was accepted. Upon roll being taken
the following aldermen voted aye, Hughes, Randles, Trammel, Hayden, and Mitchell
Hayes N.ne, Absent Madden, Carried and so ordered.
There being no futher business the meeting was adjourned.
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Clerk