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Home My WebLink About11-01-2016 Council Meeting Mintues City of Canton Council Meeting The Donald Edwards Way (Historic Depot) Canton 1161520 11-01-2016 6:3Opm A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held on November 1, 2016 (6:30pm) in the Council Chambers,The Donald E. Edwards Way-50 North 4th Avenue, Canton, Illinois 61520. STAFF IN ATTENDANCE Mayor Jeffrey Fritz, City Attorney Nancy Rabel, City Clerk Diana Pavley-Rock, Treasurer Crystal Wilkinson, Police Chief Rick Nichols, Fire Chief Tom Shubert MEDIA IN ATTENDANCE: Daily Ledger, Fulton Democrat VIDEO SERVICES BY JOE GINGER MOMENT OF SILENCE-SGT DOUGLAS RINEY Mayor Fritz called for a moment of silence for the recent passing of Sergeant Doug Riney of Fairview who died October 19, 2016 from injuries sustained when encountering hostile enemy forces in Kabul Afghanistan. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPENED THE MEETING INVOCATION- Rev. Carlson from Shields Chapel and South Park United Methodist Church ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Justin X Nelson Alderman Ellis X Alderman Lovell X Alderwoman Hale X Alderman West X Alderman Putrich X Alderman Alderman Mayhew X ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA CONSENT AGENDA BILL LIST APPROVAL OF THE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES HELD OCTOBER 18, 2016 MOTION and second were made by Aldermen West/Putrich to approve the consent agenda as presented. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Justin X Nelson Alderman Ellis X Alderman Lovell X Alderwoman Hale X Alderman West X Alderman Putrich X Alderman Alderman Mayhew X The motion carried. FINANCE ALDERMAN RYAN MAYHEW, CHAIRMAN DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON OBTAINING BIDS FOR CITY OWNED PROPERTY FOR ELECTRICAL AGGREGATION. The Mayor will have the opportunity to review and accept bids that the City receives from Dacott Energy. George Hall explained that the current contract expires the end of December 2016. It will take approximately 30 days if a new supplier is selected to convert all of the readings. This will allow some flexibility during the month of November to be able to review and reject bids and try to go back to suppliers and get new prices. MOTION and second were made by Aldermen Mayhew/Putrich to allow the Mayor to review and accept bids for City owned property for electrical aggregation. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Justin X Nelson Alderman Ellis X Alderman Lovell X Alderwoman Hale X Alderman West X Alderman Putrich X Alderman Alderman Mayhew X The motion carried. DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF TIF FUNDS FOR JOB TRAINING THROUGH SPOON RIVER COLLEGE. #5072 The City has worked with Spoon River College for job training since 2010. The agreement helps cover expenses for job seekers applying for employment at Cook facilities. One of the differences this year is the cost increased from $7.25 per test to $8.00 per test. This would raise the cost to $24.00 per person and would have a cap of $6,912.00. Andrea Barbknecht from Spoon River College was present at the meeting, but no questions were presented. MOTION and second were made by Aldermen Mayhew/West to approve the resolution authorizing the expenditure of TIF funds for job training through Spoon River College. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Justin X Nelson Alderman Ellis X Alderman Lovell X Alderwoman Hale X Alderman West X Alderman Putrich ABSTAIN Alderman Alderman Mayhew X The motion carried. DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CANTON AND CLIFTON LARSON ALLEN FOR OUTSOURCED BUDGET DIRECTOR POSITION.#5073 MOTION and second were made by Aldermen Mayhew/Nelson to approve the agreement between the City of Canton and Clifton Larson Allen for the outsourced budget director position. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Justin X Nelson Alderman Ellis X Alderman Lovell X Alderwoman Hale X Alderman West X Alderman Putrich X Alderman Alderman Mayhew X The motion carried. LEGAL AND ORDINANCE ALDERMAN CRAIG WEST, CHAIRMAN DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN PEARLINE HADSALL, LINDA MARTIN, SHERRY YOCUM AND JEREMY YOCUM AND THE CITY OF CANTON TO HELP ASSIST IN THE DEMOLITION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 421 WEST LOCUST STREET IN CANTON AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER SAID AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CANTON, ILLINOIS. 115074 MOTION and second were made by Aldermen West/Lovell to approve the resolution. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Justin X Nelson Alderman Ellis X Alderman Lovell X Alderwoman Hale X Alderman West X Alderman Putrich X Alderman Alderman Mayhew X The motion carried. DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRE-ANNEXATION AGREEMENT BETWEEEN THE CITY OF CANTON AND CONRAD AND LORNA HASCHEMEYER #5075 MOTION and second were made by Aldermen West/Mayhew to approve the resolution. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Justin X Nelson Alderman Ellis X Alderman Lovell X Alderwoman Hale X Alderman West X Alderman Putrich X Alderman Alderman Mayhew X The motion carried. DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR SOLICITATION ON PUBLIC WAYS. (2ND READING) #4049 MOTION and second were made by Aldermen West/Lovell to approve the ordinance and place on file. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Justin X Nelson Alderman Ellis X Alderman Lovell X Alderwoman Hale X Alderman West X Alderman Putrich X Alderman Alderman Mayhew X The motion carried. NEGOTIATIONS, GRIEVANCE & PERSONNEL ALDERMAN TAD PUTRICH, CHAIRMAN COMMUNITY AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ALDERMAN JOHN LOVELL, CHAIRMAN UPDATE FROM SPOON RIVER PARTNERSHIP ECONOMIC DIRECTOR MISSY TOWERY Alderman Lovell reported for Missy Towery in her absence. Missy is currently working with various businesses regarding the Way Finding Signs. If anyone is interested they can contact the Chamber office. The Glacial Golf event will be held January 21, 2017. Local Crowd is a demonstration site grant. The Spoon River Partnership has received 5 ideas so far. The committee will meet next week to discuss moving forward with a few of the ideas. If anyone is interested in submitting an idea they can contact the Chamber office or go to the website for additional information. DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A SPECIAL EVENT REQUEST AND USE OF THE CEFCU PARKING LOT/LOT ADJACENT TO JONES PARK FROM THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY FOR THE RELAY FOR LIFE EVENT TO BE HELD JUNE 24, 2017 FROM 2:00-10:OOPM IN JONES PARK. MOTION and second were made by Aldermen Lovell/Hale to approve the special event request pending receipt of insurance. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Justin X Nelson Alderman Ellis X Alderman Lovell X Alderwoman Hale X Alderman West X Alderman Putrich X Alderman Alderman Mayhew X The motion carried. DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A SPECIAL EVENT REQUEST FROM THE CANTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR ALMEIDA FOODS TRUCK TO SETUP AND SELL TAMALES IN JONES PARK. Alderman Lovell explained that the initial application from the Chamber of Commerce for Almeida Food Truck had three dates listed (November 4, 14, and 21st) but the information submitted with the application stated that Almeida Foods wanted to setup a regular routine. Alderman Lovell said he would be concerned with a food truck being setup at Jones Park during lunch and dinner hours and possibly taking away business from the downtown restaurants if it was for a regular routine. Since the application only had three days listed on their request he would be willing to allow them to setup for just the three days. MOTION and second were made by Aldermen Lovell/Hale to approve the three dates listed on the application for the request. Attorney Rabel said she believes Almeida Foods is doing the three days in November as an attempt to become more regular next Spring. They wanted to try it now to see how much business it would generate before submitting an application for a regular route. Alderman Putrich said he is aware that they have been setup for special events- and he does not have a problem with them being setup during the special events. Alderman Putrich said he thinks it could affect the downtown restaurants if they had a regular route. Our restaurants in the downtown area pay their taxes in town and employ people that live in town. He would agree to just the three days requested, but would want to take a further look at it before they go any further with a regular route. Attorney Rabel explained that they would have to pay a fee with the City Clerk for a transient merchant license. There is an application fee of $80.00 and an additional $20.00 for each additional day setup. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Justin X Nelson Alderman Ellis X Alderman Lovell X Alderwoman Hale X Alderman West X Alderman Putrich X Alderman Alderman Mayhew X The motion carried. DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A CLASS F LIQUOR LICENSE SPECIAL EVENT REQUEST FROM THE BISTRO 101 TO SERVE ALCOHOL AT THE YWCA FUNDRAISER TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 19, 2016. MOTION and second were made by Aldermen Lovell/Putrich to approve the special event request to the Bistro 101 for the YWCA fundraiser to be held November 19, 2016. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Justin X Nelson Alderman Ellis X Alderman Lovell X AIderwoman Hale X Alderman West X Alderman Putrich X Alderman Alderman Mayhew X The motion carried. PUBLIC WORKS, WATER AND SEWER ALDERMAN GERALD ELLIS, CHAIRMAN (ABSENT) PUBLIC SAFETY AND TRAFFIC ALDERWOMAN ANGELA HALE,CHAIRMAN STREETS AND GARBAGE ALDERMAN JUSTIN NELSON,CHAIRMAN LAKES, BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS ALDERMAN MAYOR COMMUNICATION Mayor Fritz congratulated the Canton High School football team on their playoff win this past Saturday against West Frankfort. The score was 29-15. The Canton High School football team will be playing next week in Columbia. OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT Motion and second were made by Aldermen Nelson/Lovell to adjourn into executive session for personnel and litigation. SILCS 120/2 (c)1, (c)11 ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Justin X Nelson Alderman Ellis X Alderman Lovell X Alderwoman Hale X Alderman West X Alderman Putrich X Alderman Alderman Mayhew X The motion carried. No further discussion took place for open session. Diana Pavley-Rock, City Clerk Jeffrey Fritz, Mayor