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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-20-2017 Council Meeting Minutes City of Canton Council Meeting The Donald Edwards Way(Historic Depot) Canton II 61520 06-20-2017 6:30pm A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held on June 20 2017 (6:30pm) in the Council Chambers, The Donald E. Edwards Way-50 North 4th Avenue, Canton, Illinois 61520. STAFF IN ATTENDANCE Mayor Kent McDowell, City Attorney Curtis Lane, City Clerk Diana Pavley-Rock, Treasurer Crystal Wilkinson, Fire Chief Tom Shubert, Lieutenant Mike Eveland, Ron Robinson-Street Superintendent, System Maint Superintendent Dash Wilson, Administrative Assistant to the City Clerk Shannon Williamson MEDIA IN ATTENDANCE: Daily Ledger, Fulton Democrat VIDEO SERVICES BY JOE GINGER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPENED THE MEETING INVOCATION— Rev. Rob Goebel from St. Peters Anglican Church PUBLIC PARTICIPATION-None ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Justin X Nelson Alderwoman X Lingenfelter Alderman Putrich X Alderwoman Hale X Alderman West X Alderman Lovell X Alderman Jump X Alderman Mayhew X ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL OF THE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES HELD JUNE 6, 2017 AND THE CLERICAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES HELD JUNE 13, 2017 BILL LIST TREASURER'S REPORT Treasurer Wilkinson reported that the City is at the beginning of the new fiscal year. The City is receiving the property tax revenue for the general fund. Treasurer Wilkinson expressed concerns with the cemetery fund balance which currently has$9,972.00. The MFT tax fund will not be receiving any additional funds from the State of Illinois until a budget is passed. The City is expecting$2,327,568.00 in total property tax revenue. MONTHLY DISBURSEMENT REPORT POLICE REPORT FIRE REPORT GREENWOOD CEMETERY REPORT Motion and second were made by Aldermen West/Lovell to approve the consent agenda. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Justin X Nelson Alderwoman X Lingenfelter Alderman Putrich X Alderwoman Hale X Alderman West X Alderman Lovell X Alderman Jump X Alderman Mayhew X The motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS: FINANCE ALDERMAN RYAN MAYHEW, CHAIRMAN LEGAL AND ORDINANCE ALDERMAN CRAIG WEST, CHAIRMAN DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PROVISIONS 3-8-11 PERTAINING TO LIQUOR LICENSE IN THE CITY OF CANTON, ILLINOIS. (2ND READING) 114078 This proposed ordinance will change the class A (Tavern) liquor license from 9 license down to 8 and the Class E (Packaged Liquor)from 3 license down to 2 license. MOTION and second were made by Aldermen Lovell/West to amend the ordinance to leave the class A license to where they are and lower the class E to two license. DISCUSSION: Alderman Lovell explained that keeping the tavern license at 9 will not hurt anything, but instead will promote growth. Alderman Lovell further explained that if the City were to lower the tavern license from 9 to 8 it will only increase the volume of business for the existing taverns. Mayor McDowell said that the original reason to lower the tavern license is because the City can't sustain the 9 tavern license. The 9th license that has previously been issued has always failed. Alderman Lovell said he is only trying to do what is best for the City. The Treasurer's report clearly shows that the taverns bring in $9,000.00 in the total amount of revenue per month from the video gaming machines. If somebody wants to invest their money in the City it should not be controlled or restricted by an ordinance. Alderwoman Lingenfelter said that the City has already discussed this and she really doesn't understand why the City is continuing to discuss this. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Justin Nelson Alderwoman X Lingenfelter Alderman Putrich Alderwoman Hale X Alderman West X Alderman Lovell X Alderman Jump Abstain Alderman Mayhew X The motion carried. DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRE-ANNEXATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CANTON AND RODNEY ORR-25557 EAST MIDDLE LAKE ROAD CANTON ILLINOIS.) #5112 This pre-annexation is so the homeowner can get City water. MOTION and second were made by Aldermen West/Hale to approve the resolution and place it on file. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Justin X Nelson Alderwoman X Lingenfelter Alderman Putrich X Alderwoman Hale X Alderman West X Alderman Lovell X Alderman Jump X Alderman Mayhew X The motion carried. DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRE-ANNEXATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CANTON AND MICHAEL GIDDENS-1150 WEST HICKORY STREET, CANTON ILLINOIS #5113 This pre-annexation agreement is so the homeowner can get City water. MOTION and second were made by Alderman West/Mayhew to approve the resolution and place it on file. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Justin X Nelson Alderwoman X Lingenfelter Alderman Putrich X Alderwoman Hale X Alderman West X Alderman Lovell X Alderman Jump X Alderman Mayhew X The motion carried. DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A SUBCLASS A (BEER GARDEN) LIQUOR LICENSE FOR THE ORLANDO C CROWTHERS AMERICAN LEGION POST 16 Mayor McDowell explained that the liquor commission met and it was the recommendation of the liquor commission to approve the request. MOTION and second were made by Aldermen West/Lovell to approve the subclass A liquor license. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Justin X Nelson Alderwoman X Lingenfelter Alderman Putrich X Alderwoman Hale X Alderman West X Alderman Lovell X Alderman Jump ABSTAIN Alderman Mayhew X The motion carried. DISCUSS. CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A CLASS H (BEER AND WINE) LIQUOR LICENSE FOR THE CATTLE DRIVE MEAT COMPANY INC. The liquor commission met to review the request and it was their recommendation to approve the Class H liquor license. MOTION and second were made by Aldermen West/Lovell to approve the Class H liquor license for the Cattle Drive Meat Company. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Justin X Nelson Alderwoman X Lingenfelter Alderman Putrich X Alderwoman Hale X Alderman West X Alderman Lovell X Alderman Jump ABSTAIN Alderman Mayhew X The motion carried. DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE POSITION OF A PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR (1ST READING) Alderman West reported a change on the 2nd page provision 81 of the proposed ordinance. The word deputy chief would be replaced by Lieutenant. Attorney Lane will send a revised copy of the ordinance with the amendment. Attorney Lane explained that the ordinance will allow for the position to be created. Mayor McDowell explained that Chief Shubert will need to be here for a while at the beginning to help train and mentor the new person. Once the new person feels comfortable Chief Shubert will then retire. Attorney Lane said he does not believe this will cause any revisions to the ordinance. Alderwoman Lingenfelter asked who would have the ultimate authority if the public safety director and the chief are on staff at the same time. Mayor McDowell said he would have the final say. DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CANTON, FULTON COUNTY ILLINOIS AND THE RHC INVESTMENTS LLC(THE VILLAS OF HOLLYBROOK PROJECT Attorney Lane explained that the City currently has three TIF districts within the City. The City works with the TIF administrator Steve Kline with all TIF districts and an attorney Nick Nelson as an Attorney that assists with any TIF project. The prior council approved a transaction of real estate to RHC investment that is related to the Navistar area. They purchased 6 acres last year. Usually the City will have a purchase agreement and a re-development agreement to see if TIF funds would be utilized. A draft was prepared by Attorney Nelson. Three requests for provisions are presented. The first is related to the original draft that allows 16 months to put up the building. They requested to increase this to 24 months. Attorney Lane said he does not have any problem with this request. The next issue pertains to the prevailing rate of wages. This specific type of TIF project would not require prevailing rate of wages to be paid. (according to the Attorney General's opinion) The second revision has language that we will need to certify property taxes that they are spending and basically that the money is being spent the right way. The revision cleans up the language that is requesting paid real estate confirmation. The final provision has to do with the attorney general ruling and concerns that on indemnification language. Attorney Lane said he will need some guidance on the prevailing wage opinion. Attorney Lane explained that there are four options. 1. Leave the language as it currently is. (Attorney Lane said he would not suggest this since he does not believe he could get a signed agreement.) 2. Modify the indemnification language with a cap on the amount they will need to indemnify us 3. Add language that we acknowledge the prevailing wage is applicable to public works. 4. Completely removed any language about any indemnification. (this is the option the Villa's wants us to do) Attorney Lane said he would suggest going with option two to get some type of relief if there is a law suit with the City. Attorney Lane said he just wants to get the City as much protection as possible. Alderman Mayhew asked if the legal council from the TIF had any suggestions. Attorney Lane said that they did not have any suggestion other than presenting the four options. Attorney Lane said that is recommending a capping method (option 2) Further discussion took place regarding paying prevailing wages and possibly being the safest method. Alderman Lovell asked if the City goes with option two- they are not out anything, but we are not out anything either. Alderman Lovell agrees that this would be a great project for the City and thinks option 2 would be ok. Alderman Lovell said he agrees with keeping the work local, but also does not want to add any language that will kill the deal. Attorney Lane said the option 2 would include a cap and could include language for a local labor force and he could come back with a revised copy to take back to Attorney Nelson. MOTION and second were made by Aldermen Lovell/Lingenfelter to grant Attorney Lane the authority to re-negotiate the deal ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Justin X Nelson Alderwoman X Lingenfelter Alderman Putrich X Alderwoman Hale X Alderman West X Alderman Lovell X Alderman Jump X Alderman Mayhew X The motion carried. DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PROVISIONS 9-5-4 PERTAINING TO PARKING TIME LIMITS IN THE CITY OF CANTON, ILLINOIS(1ST READING) This is an attempt to make the parking restrictions the same in all restricted area in addition it would prevent overnight parking in certain business related areas and areas that need to be plowed for snow removal. The proposal would include a two hour time limit except on Sunday's and Holiday's Further discussion took place regarding the timeframes proposed and some problems it could create for people wanting to eat in the downtown area, or if a new theater is developed problems it could cause for people going to the movies on Saturday's. Attorney Lane said he would amend the ordinance and bring back a revised copy for consideration. NEGOTIATIONS, GRIEVANCE & PERSONNEL ALDERMAN CHRIS JUMP, CHAIRMAN DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON APPROVING THE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR POSITION Alderman Jump explained that this is the first draft of the job description. The City will want to make sure the City is finding someone that will provide the same level of safety and services that we currently have by employing the police chief and fire chief individually. Attorney Lane explained he will continue to amend the job description as suggestions are brought forward. Alderman Jump said that if anyone has a concern or a requirement for the job description they should be addressed as soon as possible so the search for a candidate can begin. DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A RESOLUTION APPROVING A RETIREMENT AGREEMENT AND SEPARATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CANTON AND TOM SHUBERT Alderman Jump said he would like to table this item to allow for adequate review of the agreement by Chief Shubert. DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR LONGEVITY PAY FOR TOM SHUBERT This item will be tabled to allow time for further review. COMMUNITY AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ALDERMAN JOHN LOVELL, CHAIRMAN DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A SPECIAL EVENT REQUEST AND ROAD CLOSURE SUBMITTED BY BILLY'S TAP FOR THE ANNUAL RED DOG EVENT TO BE HELD ON JULY 7, 2017 A request was submitted by Billy's Tap for the annual Red Dog event that will be held on July 7, 2017 from 4:00pm to midnight. The event will include a road closure on 2nd Avenue from Elm to Pine Street. MOTION and second were made by Aldermen Lovell/Hale to approve the event ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Justin X Nelson Alderwoman X Lingenfelter Alderman Putrich X Alderwoman Hale X Alderman West X Alderman Lovell X Alderman Jump ABSTAIN Alderman Mayhew X The motion carried. DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A SPECIAL EVENT AND A CLASS F SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 12, 2017. A request was submitted from St Mary's Catholic church to be held on August 12, 2017. This is an annual event that will be setup on their property. It does not include a road closure. Alcohol will be served at the event. Since this is an annual event with no changes in the request Mayor McDowell did not feel this needed to go to the liquor commission. MOTION and second were made by Aldermen Lovell/Mayhew to approve the event. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Justin X Nelson Alderwoman X Lingenfelter Alderman Putrich X Alderwoman Hale X Alderman West X Alderman Lovell X Alderman Jump ABSTAIN Alderman Mayhew X The motion carried. PUBLIC WORKS, WATER AND SEWER ALDERWOMAN ANGIE LINGENFELTER, CHAIRMAN PUBLIC SAFETY AND TRAFFIC ALDERWOMAN ANGELA HALE, CHAIRMAN DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON PLACING A STOP SIGN AT WEST CHESTNUT STREET AND AVENUE F WEST BOUND. Previous discussion took place regarding the safety of the intersection at West Chestnut Street and Avenue F. Alderwoman Hale said that she would be in favor of either a four way stop sign or a three way stop with a yield. Lieutenant Eveland said that it would be better to have a four way stop than just a three way stop. MOTION and second were made by Aldermen Hale/lump to make this a four way stop at the intersection of West Chestnut and Avenue F. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Justin X Nelson Alderwoman X Lingenfelter Alderman Putrich X Alderwoman Hale X Alderman West X Alderman Lovell X Alderman Jump X Alderman Mayhew X The motion carried. STREETS AND GARBAGE ALDERMAN JUSTIN NELSON, CHAIRMAN LAKES, BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS ALDERMAN TAD PUTRICH, CHAIRMAN Mayor McDowell wanted to thank the City staff that worked to remove the boat dock at Canton Lake. Mayor McDowell is researching possibilities for a new dock. Mayor McDowell said he spoke with some of the leaders of the Boy Scout troop to help pick up litter at Canton Lake. MAYOR COMMUNICATION Lyme disease and the West Nile Virus have been found in Fulton County. The City is currently looking at the schedule for mosquito spraying. The next meeting will be held July 5, 2017 at 6:30pm at the depot since Tuesday,July 4th is a holiday. OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT MOTION and second were made by Aldermen Mayhew/Lovell to adjourn for the purpose of: 5ILCS 120/2 (C)11 ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Justin X Nelson Alderwoman X Lingenfelter Alderman Putrich X Alderwoman Hale X Alderman West X Alderman Lovell X Alderman Jump X Alderman Mayhew X The motion carried. Nothing for council action after executive session Diana Pavley-Rock City Clerk Kent McDowell Mayor