HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-15-2017 Council Meeting Minutes City of Canton
Council Meeting
The Donald Edwards Way (Historic Depot) Canton II 61520
08-15-2017
6:30pm
A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held on August 15, 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, Ron Robinson-Street Superintendent, Public Safety Director Richard Fairburn,
City Engineer Keith Plavec
MEDIA IN ATTENDANCE:
Daily Ledger, Fulton Democrat
VIDEO SERVICES BY JOE GINGER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPENED THE MEETING
INVOCATION— Larry Frank-Wesley United Methodist Church
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
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 AUGUST 15, 2017
BILL LIST
TREASURER'S REPORT
MONTHLY DISBURSEMENT REPORT
POLICE REPORT
FIRE REPORT
GREENWOOD CEMETERY REPORT
Motion and second were made by Aldermen Putrich/Hale to approve consent agenda as
presented.
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-(ABSENT)
ALDERMAN CHRIS JUMP ACTING CHAIR
DISCUSS, CONSIDER THE USE OF TIF BOND FUNDS AND POTENTIAL PROJECTS.
Alderman Jump explained that he talked with the City's TIF advisor (Steve Kline) regarding the
use of the TIF funds. The City currently has approximately$360,000.00 in the TIF 1 fund. These
funds are required to be used and the City will need to find the best way to use the TIF 1 funds.
Alderman Jump said he would like to talk with the City Engineer and the department head's to
see what projects would be of highest priority.
One of the ideas that was previously discussed was the parking lot that sits behind the theater.
This will be a good use of the funds since the theater plans on re-opening in a few months.
The City could look at budgeted capital expenditures and then use these funds towards the
budgeted capital expenditures. The City could then save the budgeted funds for future use.
Engineer Keith Plavec discussed a few of the options such as roadway, sewer and water main
improvements along the area designated in the TIF 1.
The City could also look at using funds to pave the City owned parking lots within the TIF 1 area.
Keith suggested working with the department head's and creating a list of the projects being
suggested and bringing it back to the next meeting.
LEGAL AND ORDINANCE
ALDERMAN CRAIG WEST, CHAIRMAN
DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A RESOLUTION RELATING TO PARTICIPATION BY ELECTED
OFFICIALS IN THE ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT FUND (RE-CERTIFICATION1
City Clerk Diana Pavley-Rock explained that IMRF now is requiring municipalities to re-certify
participation by elected officials in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund. The re-certification
will take place every two years. This year's re-certification is due by September 2017.
MOTION and second were made by Aldermen West/Lingenfelter to approve the resolution and
place 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.
NEGOTIATIONS, GRIEVANCE& PERSONNEL
ALDERMAN CHRIS JUMP, CHAIRMAN
COMMUNITY AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
ALDERMAN JOHN LOVELL, CHAIRMAN
DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A SPECIAL EVENT REQUEST (RIB FEST) AND ROAD
CLOSURE FOR WHITE OAK'S SPORTS BAR TO BE HELD SATURDAY, AUGUST 26, 2017 FROM
11:OOAM-7:OOPM
This is a repeat event and the road closure will be on White Court from Elm to Pine Street. The
Event will be held on August 26, 2017 from 11:00am to 7:00pm.
MOTION and second were made by Aldermen Lovell/Putrich to approve the special event
request and road closure.
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
STREETS AND GARBAGE
ALDERMAN JUSTIN NELSON, CHAIRMAN
LAKES, BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
ALDERMAN TAD PUTRICH, CHAIRMAN
MAYOR COMMUNICATION
Mayor McDowell received a letter from a citizen regarding the outstanding work being
performed by the Sexton (Kyle Jansen) at Greenwood Cemetery. Kyle went above and beyond
to meet the needs of the family. Kyle and the staff does an outstanding job and the cemetery
looks very nice.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION and second were made by Aldermen West/Putrich to adjourn into executive session
for:
5ILCS 120/2 C(1), C(2,) C(ti)
ROLL CALL Yes No Absent
Alderman Justin X
Nelson
Alderwoman X
Lingenfeiter
Alderman Putrich X
Alderwoman Hale X
Alderman West X
Alderman Lovell X
Alderman Jump X
Alderman Mayhew X
The motion carried.
The meeting adjourned and no further business took place after the executive session meeting.
Diana Pavley-Rock, City Clerk
Kent McDowell, Mayor