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Home My WebLink About02-07-2017 Council Meeting Minutes City of Canton Council Meeting The Donald Edwards Way (Historic Depot) Canton II 61520 02-07-2017 6:30pm A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held on February 7, 2017 (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, Public Works Director Bill Terry MEDIA IN ATTENDANCE: Daily Ledger, Fulton Democrat VIDEO SERVICES BY JOE GINGER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPENED THE MEETING-Led by Boy Scout Troop 124 INVOCATION- Pastor Herrington-First Congregational United Church of Christ 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 APPROVAL OF THE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES HELD JANUARY 17,2017 BILL LIST Treasurer Wilkinson explained that the last page of the bill list should reflect a correction with one of the vendors. The vendor listed as Brenntag should be Hawkins in the amount of $5,037.80. GREENWOOD CEMETERY REPORT MOTION and second were made by Aldermen West/Hale to approve the consent agenda as amended. 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 2016 AUDIT PRESENTATION Aaron Phillips from Phillips Salami and Associates distributed the audited financial statements for the year ending April 30, 2016 and the supplemental financial information. All of the reports that needed to be filed for April 2016 have been filed with the County, State and Pension Boards-this satisfies all of the filing requirements for 2016. Aaron said that the City has a good system in place. Treasurer Crystal Wilkinson, City Clerk Diana Pavley, Attorney Rabe! and Public Works Administrative Assistant Nancy Mackey all contributed to helping with this year's audit. Aaron thanked each for their assistance. Aaron also said he wanted to give thanks to Lou Ann Armstrong and Dan Bender with Clifton Larson for their prep and analysis with the audit and the budget work they do.The City has a good process in place and information being presented from the finance department is accurate. Aaron further said he believes everyone is doing a good job. There were a few journal entries (adjustments)to the books, but nothing that causes concern. 2015 from a budget or a revenue standpoint was a rough year. 2016 was a much better year than 2015. There is still concerns about fund balances and where the cash levels are across the board. (including the general fund, water/sewer fund and TIF funds) Aaron explained that the City needs to focus on having a balanced budget and not exceeding expenditures. The supplemental financial statement included years 2011-2016. The report reflects the revenues and expenditures for each year. In 2011 revenues exceeded expenditures. In 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 expenditures exceeded revenues. It wasn't until 2016 that the revenues once again exceeded the expenditures. In 2016 there was not much in replacing equipment which could attribute to the difference in 2016. In 2011 the cash and investments was 2.6 million dollars in the general fund. In April 2016 this total has declined to$600,000.00 in cash and investments. Aaron said it is very important with this figure declining to operate at a balanced budget. The water and sewer operating fund also reflects a six year trend. Revenue received from water and sewer billings and the debt service is reflected. The outflows, operation and maintenance (payroll and operating cost) of the water and sewer services is reflected. Major repairs and capital improvements are not reflected in the outflows. The City wants the water and sewer fund to cover its costs. From 2011 to 2016 some of these years have been positive, but a few have been slightly negative. For the most part the revenues generated are covering the operation and maintenance and the debt service cost. Aaron said it is concerning that any improvements or major repairs that would be needed does not have any reserves....or very little reserves to cover any major repairs or improvements. In 2011 there was a little over 7 million dollars, in 2016 there was a little less than 1 million dollars in reserves. The reserves were present in 2011 because of the bond issuance in 2005. Aaron said that the fact that the City has around $900,000.00 in reserves, but the size of the water and sewer operations that the City has is very large is the biggest concern that he has. If there are improvements that need to be made the City would need to borrow money to make any major repairs. Aaron said the debt service falls off the table in 2012/2013, but then the debt service of 2.5 million dollars of debt service payments each year. The debt is getting paid off relatively quickly. Aaron said the money will be tight for the next 7 years on making any types of improvements. Aaron further explained that the payroll and payroll related expenses are the biggest expense. The personnel cost account for approximately 70%of the operational expense. The total personnel cost in 2012 was$8,600,000.00. In 2016 this cost was $9,500,000.00. This is an increase of 10%. This would be an average of a 2.5% increase over the five year period. The total pensions paid to retired policemen and firemen in 2012 was $1,426,000.00. In 2016 this amount was $1,800.000.00. These increases in pensions paid will put pressure on the levy requirements for the police and fire pension funds. Aaron said this is another important reason to have a balanced budget. The assessed valuation of the property in the City limits has increased from 119 million in 2012 to 126 million in 2016. Property tax rates have moved up over the last five years. The biggest increase was in 2016 with last year's levy. Aaron said that the fund balances are a concern, but from a process standpoint the City has a good team in place. LEGAL AND ORDINANCE ALDERMAN CRAIG WEST, CHAIRMAN DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON APPROVING A LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CANTON AND AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO COUNCIL 31/LOCAL NO 1372 TO EXECUTE SAID LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CANTON, ILLINOIS AND AMENDING THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT AND RESOLUTION#4038. RESOLUTION#5079 The Public Works Director is retiring and leaving on February 24, 2017. The City would like to move up Dash Wilson and Cole Atchley into the interim superintendents position, but would remain in the union for now. If they are appointed permanently in May they would leave the union at that time. These positions would fill the vacancies left by Bill Terry and Danny Dare. The public works director would not be replaced at this time. The Council can decide after May how to proceed with the changes. MOTION and second were made by Aldermen West/Mayhew to approve the letter of understanding. 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 AN ENGAGEMENT LETTER WITH CLARK BAIRD SMITH LLP AND THE CITY OF CANTON AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER SAID ENGAGEMENT LETTER ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CANTON ILLINOIS. RESOLUTION#5080 The City of Canton asked Clark Baird Smith LLP to provide legal representation for the City of Canton in connection with a legal issue involving a pending pension matter involving a former police officer. MOTION and second were made by Aldermen West/Putrich to approve the resolution and place it 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 DISCUSS. CONSIDER AND VOTE ON HIRING TWO POLICE OFFICERS TO REPLACE THE RETIRING POLICE OFFICERS Three police officers have put in their notice of retirement for 2017. The City would like to hire two police officers to initiate the training process for replacing two of the retiring officers. If the City hires one of the lateral transfer officers currently on the list, he would not need to be sent to training and could begin working in the FTO program as early as February. This would be contingent on him passing the remainder of the testing process and the Police and Fire Commission approving his hire. The second officer would be from the list and would be in need of the 480 hour Illinois Police Officers Certification which starts in April. It takes a minimum of 6 months for an uncertified officer to complete training needed to function on their own. MOTION and second were made by Aldermen Putrich/Nelson to approve the hiring of two police officers. 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. COMMUNITY AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ALDERMAN JOHN LOVELL, CHAIRMAN UPDATE FROM SRPED MISSY TOWERY GENERAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT POINTS • Canton Disaster Recovery Fund Information o Assisted 44 businesses with a total of$126,225.79. o That was final round everything will be closing out. o A combination of 120 businesses, organizations and individuals provided donations. o Check presentation pictures/media releases. o Presentation for Canton Rotary. • Addressed questions from people representing two Community Events regarding submitted H/M Tax applications. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT,ATTRACTION AND SUPPORT Preparation for Small Business Institute with Amanda(CACC) and Andrea (SRC) for March 3rd. Re-connected to CareerLink to move forward with our Regional Employer services team. Worked with two property owners who wanted me to know about their new property listings. Worked with property owner on a potential for the former Yummy Buffet space. Worked with Attorney Rabel and Mayor Fritz to stay updated on our 2016 projects. Shared press coverage with Jason Plummer of RP Lumber. Worked with Amanda to post Bluffstone's Residence Hall Manager position to the website. OTHER Prepared for and attended SRPED Executive Committee Meeting. Prepared for and attended 2 SRPED Board Meetings. Prepared for and attended the Canton Main Street(CMS) board meeting. Contributed to the CMS Annual Report for 2016—See in separate attachment. Worked on CMS 2017 Annual Budget. Prepared for and attended Canton Main Street's 2017 Glacial Golf Began work to update Downtown Directional signage. Attended CACC's Women In Business Breakfast. Moved into Sedgwick Business Suites the week of January 9`h. Opera House work. DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A SPECIAL EVENT REQUEST FOR THE RED DOG RUN TO BE HELD APRIL 22, 2017. A request was submitted by the Red Dog Inc to hold a 5K run on April 22, 2017 from 9:00am to 10:00am in the downtown/southwest side of Canton. The request includes use of barricades and police officers during the event. A certificate of insurance is on file. The primary roads will be Chestnut Pine, Main and 2nd Avenue are the primary roads for the route. The route will include partial road closure. MOTION and second were made by Aldermen Lovell/Hale to approve the request for the Red Dog Run. 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. PUBLIC WORKS, WATER AND SEWER ALDERMAN GERALD ELLIS, CHAIRMAN PUBLIC SAFETY AND TRAFFIC ALDERWOMAN ANGELA HALE, CHAIRMAN STREETS AND GARBAGE ALDERMAN JUSTIN NELSON, CHAIRMAN LAKES, BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS ALDERMAN MAYOR COMMUNICATION OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT Alderman Lovell said the intersection of Elm and 2nd Avenue near CEFCU may need stop signs. The traffic has increased in this area after CEFCU moved to this location. This will be placed on the next agenda for further discussion. Alderman Nelson mentioned that several street lights are out. Mayor Fritz said that citizens should let our police department know if street lights are out. The public works secretary can call Ameren to report street lights that are out. The 3rd shift police department will do a survey on street lights that are out. Motion and second were made by Aldermen Nelson/Mayhew to adjourn without the need of executive session. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous. Diana Pavley-Rock, City Clerk Jeffrey Fritz, Mayor —P...4% C WTVP Productions PRESENTS :ottturit -64,114, -pi Mother Nature has converted what was once thousands of acres of row crops into a mosaic of natural habitats that is home to birds . fish , amphibians and reptiles. Seeds that were dormant for 80 years have sprung to life by just adding water . Life as it was for millennia has returned to Emiquon Preserve in Fulton County. 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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, Public Works Director Bill Terry MEDIA IN ATTENDANCE: Daily Ledger, Fulton Democrat VIDEO SERVICES BY JOE GINGER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPENED THE MEETING-Led by Boy Scout Troop 124 INVOCATION- Pastor Herrington -First Congregational United Church of Christ 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 APPROVAL OF THE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES HELD JANUARY 17, 2017 BILL LIST Treasurer Wilkinson explained that the last page of the bill list should reflect a correction with one of the vendors. The vendor listed as Brenntag should be Hawkins in the amount of $5,037.80. GREENWOOD CEMETERY REPORT MOTION and second were made by Aldermen West/Hale to approve the consent agenda as amended. 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 2016 AUDIT PRESENTATION Aaron Phillips from Phillips Salami and Associates distributed the audited financial statements for the year ending April 30, 2016 and the supplemental financial information. All of the reports that needed to be filed for April 2016 have been filed with the County, State and Pension Boards-this satisfies all of the filing requirements for 2016. Aaron said that the City has a good system in place. Treasurer Crystal Wilkinson, City Clerk Diana Pavley, Attorney Nancy Rabe! and Public Works Administrative Assistant Nancy Mackey all contributed to helping with this year's audit.Aaron thanked each for their assistance. Aaron also said he wanted to give thanks to Lou Ann Armstrong and Dan Bender with Clifton Larson for their prep and analysis with the audit and the budget work they do.The City has a good process in place and information being presented from the finance department is accurate. Aaron further said he believes everyone is doing a good job. There were a few journal entries (adjustments)to the books, but nothing that causes concern. 2015 from a budget or a revenue standpoint was a rough year. 2016 was a much better year than 2015. There is still concerns about fund balances and where the cash levels are across the board. (Including the general fund, water/sewer fund and TIF funds) Aaron explained that the City needs to focus on having a balanced budget and not exceeding expenditures. The supplemental financial statement included years 2011-2016. The report reflects the revenues and expenditures for each year. In 2011 revenues exceeded expenditures. In 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 expenditures exceeded revenues. It wasn't until 2016 that the revenues once again exceeded the expenditures. In 2016 there was not much in replacing equipment which could attribute to the difference in 2016. In 2011 the cash and investments was 2.6 million dollars in the general fund. In April 2016 this total has declined to $600,000.00 in cash and investments. Aaron said it is very important with this figure declining to operate at a balanced budget. The water and sewer operating fund also reflects a six year trend. Revenue received from water and sewer billings and the debt service is reflected. The outflows, operation and maintenance (payroll and operating cost) of the water and sewer services is reflected. Major repairs and capital improvements are not reflected in the outflows. The City wants the water and sewer fund to cover its costs. From 2011 to 2016 some of these years have been positive, but a few have been slightly negative. For the most part the revenues generated are covering the operation and maintenance and the debt service cost. Aaron said it is concerning that any improvements or major repairs that would be needed does not have any reserves....or very little reserves to cover any major repairs or improvements. In 2011 there was a little over 7 million dollars, in 2016 there was a little less than 1 million dollars in reserves. The reserves were present in 2011 because of the bond issuance in 2005. Aaron said that the fact that the City has around $900,000.00 in reserves, but the size of the water and sewer operations that the City has is very large is the biggest concern that he has. If there are improvements that need to be made the City would need to borrow money to make any major repairs. Aaron said the debt service falls off the table in 2012/2013, but then the debt service of 2.5 million dollars of debt service payments each year. The debt is getting paid off relatively quickly. Aaron said the money will be tight for the next 7 years on making any types of improvements. Aaron further explained that the payroll and payroll related expenses are the biggest expense. The personnel cost account for approximately 70% of the operational expense. The total personnel cost in 2012 was $8,600,000.00. In 2016 this cost was $9,500,000.00. This is an increase of 10%. This would be an average of a 2.5%increase over the five year period. The total pensions paid to retired policemen and firemen in 2012 was$1,426,000.00. In 2016 this amount was $1,800.000.00. These increases in pensions paid will put pressure on the levy requirements for the police and fire pension funds. Aaron said this is another important reason to have a balanced budget. The assessed valuation of the property in the City limits has increased from 119 million in 2012 to 126 million in 2016. Property tax rates have moved up over the last five years. The biggest increase was in 2016 with last year's levy. Aaron said that the fund balances are a concern, but from a process standpoint the City has a good team in place. LEGAL AND ORDINANCE ALDERMAN CRAIG WEST, CHAIRMAN DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON APPROVING A LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CANTON AND AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO COUNCIL 31/LOCAL NO 1372 TO EXECUTE SAID LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CANTON, ILLINOIS AND AMENDING THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT AND RESOLUTION#4038. RESOLUTION#5079 The Public Works Director is retiring and leaving on February 24, 2017. The City would like to move up Dash Wilson and Cole Atchley into the interim superintendents position, but would remain in the union for now. If they are appointed permanently in May they would leave the union at that time. These positions would fill the vacancies left by Bill Terry and Danny Dare. The public works director would not be replaced at this time. The Council can decide after May how to proceed with the changes. MOTION and second were made by Aldermen West/Mayhew to approve the letter of understanding. 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 AN ENGAGEMENT LETTER WITH CLARK BAIRD SMITH LLP AND THE CITY OF CANTON AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER SAID ENGAGEMENT LETTER ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CANTON ILLINOIS. RESOLUTION#5080 The City of Canton asked Clark Baird Smith LLP to provide legal representation for the City of Canton in connection with a legal issue involving a pending pension matter involving a former police officer. MOTION and second were made by Aldermen West/Putrich to approve the resolution and place it 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 DISCUSS,CONSIDER AND VOTE ON HIRING TWO POLICE OFFICERS TO REPLACE THE RETIRING POLICE OFFICERS Three police officers have put in their notice of retirement for 2017. The City would like to hire two police officers to initiate the training process for replacing two of the retiring officers. If the City hires one of the lateral transfer officers currently on the list, he would not need to be sent to training and could begin working in the FTO program as early as February. This would be contingent on him passing the remainder of the testing process and the Police and Fire Commission approving his hire. The second officer would be from the list and would be in need of the 480 hour Illinois Police Officers Certification which starts in April. It takes a minimum of 6 months for an uncertified officer to complete training needed to function on their own. MOTION and second were made by Aldermen Putrich/Nelson to approve the hiring of two police officers. 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. COMMUNITY AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ALDERMAN JOHN LOVELL, CHAIRMAN UPDATE FROM SRPED MISSY TOWERY GENERAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT POINTS • Canton Disaster Recovery Fund Information o Assisted 44 businesses with a total of$126,225.79. o That was final round everything will be closing out. o A combination of 120 businesses, organizations and individuals provided donations. o Check presentation pictures/media releases. o Presentation for Canton Rotary. • Addressed questions from people representing two Community Events regarding submitted H/M Tax applications. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT,ATTRACTION AND SUPPORT Preparation for Small Business Institute with Amanda(CACC)and Andrea(SRC) for March 3b. Re-connected to CareerLink to move forward with our Regional Employer services team. Worked with two property owners who wanted me to know about their new property listings. Worked with property owner on a potential for the former Yummy Buffet space. Worked with Attorney Rabel and Mayor Fritz to stay updated on our 2016 projects. Shared press coverage with Jason Plummer of RP Lumber. Worked with Amanda to post Bluffstone's Residence Hall Manager position to the website. OTHER Prepared for and attended SRPED Executive Committee Meeting. Prepared for and attended 2 SRPED Board Meetings. Prepared for and attended the Canton Main Street(CMS) board meeting. Contributed to the CMS Annual Report for 2016—See in separate attachment. Worked on CMS 2017 Annual Budget. Prepared for and attended Canton Main Street's 2017 Glacial Golf Began work to update Downtown Directional signage. Attended CACC's Women In Business Breakfast. Moved into Sedgwick Business Suites the week of January 9th. Opera House work. DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A SPECIAL EVENT REQUEST FOR THE RED DOG RUN TO BE HELD APRIL 22,2017. A request was submitted by the Red Dog Inc to hold a 5K run on April 22, 2017 from 9:00am to 10:00am in the downtown/southwest side of Canton. The request includes use of barricades and police officers during the event. A certificate of insurance is on file. The primary roads will be Chestnut, Pine, Main and 2n°Avenue are the primary roads for the route. The route will include partial road closure. MOTION and second were made by Aldermen Lovell/Hale to approve the request for the Red Dog Run. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Justin X Nelson Alderman Ellis X Alderman Lovell X Aidenvoman Hale X Alderman West X Alderman Putrich X Alderman Alderman Mayhew x The motion carried. PUBLIC WORKS,WATER AND SEWER ALDERMAN GERALD ELLIS, CHAIRMAN PUBLIC SAFETY AND TRAFFIC ALDERWOMAN ANGELA HALE,CHAIRMAN STREETS AND GARBAGE ALDERMAN JUSTIN NELSON, CHAIRMAN LAKES, BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS ALDERMAN MAYOR COMMUNICATION OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT Alderman Lovell said the intersection of Elm and 2nd Avenue near CEFCU may need stop signs. The traffic has increased in this area after CEFCU moved to this location.This will be placed on the next agenda for further discussion. Alderman Nelson mentioned that several street lights are out. Mayor Fritz said that citizens should let our police department know if street lights are out. The public works secretary can call Ameren to report street lights that are out. The 3'd shift police department will do a survey on street lights that are out. Motion and second were made by Aldermen Nelson/Mayhew to adjourn without the need of executive session. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous. Diana Pavley-Rock, City Clerk Jeffrey Fritz, Mayor