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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-04-2018 Council Meeting Minutes City of Canton Council Meeting The Donald Edwards Way (Historic Depot) Canton II 61520 September 4, 2018 6:30pm A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held on Sept 4, 2018 (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 Clerk Diana Pavley Rock, Treasurer Crystal Wilkinson, Public Safety Director Richard Fairburn, System Maintenance Superintendent Dash Wilson, Street Superintendent Ron Robinson MEDIA IN ATTENDANCE: Daily Ledger, Fulton Democrat VIDEO SERVICES BY JOE GINGER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPENED THE MEETING INVOCATION— Mayor Kent McDowell PUBLIC PARTICIPATION— Todd Johnson asked to speak to the Council regarding property he purchased at 549 Enterprise Drive. Todd explained that at the time he purchased the property it was discussed with him and Mike Evans that the road would be closed at Kemper Construction and a culdesac was going to be put in the area. Todd asked the Council if the culdesac was going to put in. Mayor McDowell explained that last year the council opted not to vacate the roadway. There is an item on tonight's agenda to discuss speed limits on this road. The City currently does not have the funds to put in a culdesac. Todd explained that he would install the culdesac at the City's specifications and would also supply the labor. Todd also has access to equipment needed to perform the job, but would ask the City to provide the gravel. Mayor McDowell suggested that he meet with Engineer Keith Plavec to discuss the plans and this could be put back on the next council agenda for further discussion. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Quinn X Mayhew Alderwoman X Lingenfelter Alderman Putrich X Alderwoman Hale X Alderman West X Alderman Lovell X Alderman Nelson X Alderman Ryan X Mayhew The motion carried. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA Mayor McDowell will move the proclamations up so it will take place after the consent agenda. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL OF THE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES HELD AUGUST 21, 2018 BILL LIST Treasurer Wilkinson explained that she would be removing the Layne Christensen Inc bill that was listed on the bill list. This bill will be presented at a later date. Motion and second were made by Aldermen Nelson/West to approve the consent agenda. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous. MAYOR COMMUNICATION PROCLAMATION TO Career Link Whereas, Career Link operates the Illinois workNet Center of Peoria and seven affiliate locations in Pekin, Canton, Normal, Eureka, Havana, Wyoming and Henry. Moreover, Career Link works in cooperation with 17 other WIOA organizations to help people get back to work and develop a skilled workforce for tomorrow. Whereas the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act is a federal funding source and is landmark legislation designed to strengthen and improve dislocated workers and those with significant barriers to employment, into high-quality jobs and careers. Whereas, Career Link partners with local community organizations to reward students in GED classes as they make progress to improving their academic levels Whereas, hundreds of students every year are selected to have 100% of their training costs covered as they work towards a community college certificate or an associate degree, or in some cases, the last two years of bachelor degree programs. Whereas, The City of Canton would like to recognize local affiliates Vicky Miller and Karen Latimer, having a combined 52 years of involvement with Career Link, for the positive impact they provide to the community and those enrolled in their program. Now, Therefore, I, Kent A McDowell, Mayor of Canton, IL do hereby proclaim the month of September 2018 to be Career Link recognition month. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WEEK 2018 Whereas, the Canton Area Chamber of Commerce works with the businesses, merchants, and industry to advance the civic, economic, industrial, professional and cultural life of the City of Canton, Illinois and, Whereas, chambers of commerce have contributed to the civic and economic life of Illinois for 180 years since the founding of the Galena Chamber of Commerce in 1838, and Whereas, this year marks the 99th anniversary of the founding of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce,the state's leading broad-based business organization; Whereas, the chamber of commerce and its members provide citizens with a strong business environment that increases employment, the retail trade and commerce, and industrial growth in order to make the City of Canton a better place to live, and, Whereas, the chamber of commerce encourages the growth of existing industries, services, and commercial firms and encourages new firms and individuals to locate in the City of Canton and, Whereas, the State of Illinois is the home to international chambers of commerce, the Great Lakes Region Office of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Illinois Chamber of Commerce and more than 400 local chambers of commerce, and, Whereas, this year marks the 103rd anniversary of the Illinois Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, a professional development organization for the chamber of commerce professionals; Therefore I, Kent A. McDowell, Mayor of the City of Canton, proclaim September 10 through September 14, 2018, as CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WEEK in Canton and call its significance to the citizens of the City of Canton. COMMITTEE REPORTS: FINANCE ALDERMAN RYAN MAYHEW, CHAIRMAN FINANCIAL REPORT Alderman Ryan Mayhew explained that the financial report reflects an inflated TIF amount due to several obligations not yet paid. The revenue side reflects the property tax money being received. The City is on target with the budgeted revenues and expenditures. DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON THE ELM STREET LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS BETWEEN 1ST AVENUE AND 2ND AVENUE-CHANGE ORDER NO 1 FROM QUICK ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS Motion and second were made by Aldermen Mayhew/Nelson to accept the change order. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Quinn X Mayhew Alderwoman X Lingenfelter Alderman Putrich X Alderwoman Hale X Alderman West X Alderman Lovell X Alderman Nelson X Alderman Ryan X Mayhew The motion carried. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER A TIF PROPOSAL FOR FY 2019 The City has some TIF funds still available for businesses that would like to come into Canton or to expand a current business. Missy Towery explained that the City has been looking at ways of expanding or to locate in the downtown area. The partnership is planning on using $150,000.00 for specific programs. A$50,000 payment annually goes from the TIF fund to the general fund. Missy encourages the council to review this annually. A downtown building stabilization and a forgivable loan program is also included in the proposal. DISCUSS PROPOSAL FOR STRATEGIC PLANNING Missy Towery explained that that the group works with 353 Court LLC which is a group out of Pekin. This group would review information and work with existing businesses by coaching and mentoring. The group does grant writing in the second phase of the plan. A main focus is building and revitalizing our downtown and this utilizes a plan to achieve goals. LEGAL AND ORDINANCE ALDERMAN CRAIG WEST, CHAIRMAN DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRE-ANNEXATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CANTON AND PRESTON B WINDOM AT 25975 NORTH 11TH AVENUE CANTON IL Resolution#5161 Motion and second were made by Aldermen West/Lingenfelter to approve the resolution and place it on file. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Quinn X Mayhew Alderwoman X Lingenfelter Alderman Putrich X Alderwoman Hale X Alderman West X Alderman Lovell X Alderman Nelson X Alderman Ryan X Mayhew The motion carried. DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRE-ANNEXATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CANTON AND PRESTON B WINDOM AT 25980 NORTH 11TH AVENUE CANTON IL Resolution #5162 Motion and second were made by Aldermen West/Quin Mayhew to approve the resolution and place it on file. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Quinn X Mayhew Alderwoman X Lingenfelter Alderman Putrich X Alderwoman Hale X Alderman West X Alderman Lovell X Alderman Nelson X Alderman Ryan X Mayhew The motion carried. DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CANTON FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 1897, I.A.F.F.,A.F.F.I. AFL/CIO AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CANTON, ILLINOIS Resolution#5163 The amendment to the contract adds language that clarifies the details in the HDHP that was left out of the original contract. Motion and second were made by Aldermen West/Nelson to approve the resolution and place it on file. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Quinn X Mayhew Alderwoman X Lingenfelter Alderman Putrich X Alderwoman Hale X Alderman West X Alderman Lovell X Alderman Nelson X Alderman Ryan X Mayhew The motion carried. DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON AN ORDINANCE FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR SHAWN RUSSELL TO ALLOW FOR A PER-EXISTING 2 UNIT APARTMENT HOUSE AT 434 AND 4341/2 BAXTER TO CONTINUE UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP Ordinance#4113 This has been before the planning and zoning committee and it was their recommendation to approve the special use permit. Motion and second were made by Aldermen Nelson/Ryan Mayhew to waive the rules for the 1st reading of the ordinance. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Quinn X Mayhew Alderwoman X Lingenfelter Alderman Putrich X Alderwoman Hale X Alderman West X Alderman Lovell X Alderman Nelson X Alderman Ryan X Mayhew The motion carried. Motion and second were made by Aldermen West/Nelson to approve the ordinance and place it on file. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Quinn X Mayhew Alderwoman X Lingenfelter Alderman Putrich X Alderwoman Hale X Alderman West X Alderman Lovell X Alderman Nelson X Alderman Ryan X Mayhew The motion carried. DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PROVISIONS 6-12-1 AND 6- 12-5 PERTAINING TO WEAPONS AND FIREMAN RESTRICTIONS OF THE CITY OF CANTON ILLINOIS. (2ND READING) Ordinance#4114 Motion and second were made by Aldermen Nelson/West to approve the ordinance and place it on file. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Quinn X Mayhew Alderwoman X Lingenfelter Alderman Putrich X Alderwoman Hale X Alderman West X Alderman Lovell X Alderman Nelson X Alderman Ryan X Mayhew The motion carried. DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON AN ORDINANCE TO INCREASE THE DOLLAR AMOUNT ON WHEN PROPOSALS TO AWARD PURCHASES ORDERS, CONTRACTS OR AGREEMENTS REQUIRE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR CODE SECTION 1-18-1 AND 1-18-5 (2ND READING) Ordinance#4115 Motion and second were made by Aldermen West/Ryan Mayhew to approve the ordinance and place it on file. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Quinn X Mayhew Alderwoman X Lingenfelter Alderman Putrich X Alderwoman Hale X Alderman West X Alderman Lovell X Alderman Nelson X Alderman Ryan X Mayhew The motion carried. NEGOTIATIONS, GRIEVANCE & PERSONNEL ALDERMAN JUSTIN NELSON, CHAIRMAN COMMUNITY AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ALDERMAN JOHN LOVELL, CHAIRMAN UPDATE FROM SPRED MISSY TOWERY GENERAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT POINTS • Prepared for and attended Transportation Committee meeting. Received quotes to use in the document the committee is working on from some of our large employers that travel that road on a daily basis. • TIF program emails to Attorney Lane, Mayor and Alderman Mayhew. Prepared for and participated on a conference call with Mayor McDowell, Dan Bender, Alderman Mayhew and Attorney Lane to discuss TIF Program Proposal in order to bring it to council. • Phone conference with the Executive Team and Erik Reader from Reader Area Development to discuss his Downtown Strategic Plan proposal and submitted our recommendation to the full board to be a part of the proposed TIF plan. • Marketed the "How to Start a Business in Illinois"workshop on our social media sites, board lists and Canton Main Street's gmail list. Prepared for and attended the workshop. • Continued to secure representatives for the SBDC Advantage program and then prepared for and participated in the SBDC Advantage Program meeting to discuss roles and responsibilities and the roll out of the program. • Met with Mayor McDowell to discuss project updates. • Communicated with Mayor& Attorney Lane about what Kert Huber said his willingness to donate the lot as long as the donation would be accepted. Received follow up from Mayor McDowell that the Opera House Lot donation was discussed at the previous council meeting. • Attended Department Head Meeting • Worked on preparations for the stakeholders meeting as a follow up from the Downtown Development event. • Met with Jeff Strode&Amanda to discuss a possible new loan"purchase"program as has been discussed in the past few months to add another innovative incentive option. All the local banks have been invited to learn more and provide input on the development of the program. • Joe Ginger stopped by the office and talked to me about creating a video that would highlight vacant buildings that would be available for a new business to buy or rent. • Reviewed the Keep America Beautiful Grant that Carol Kohler shared and emailed the representative to request a conference call. • Researched JTC information as requested by Alderman Ryan Mayhew. • Recruitment of Business Committee meeting with Chair Rick Klinedinst about the future direction of the committee and received responses from committee members. • Paid out second Hotel/Motel installment to CACC. Paid out the Hotel/Motel grant to the Friendship Festival. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT,ATTRACTION AND SUPPORT • Attended two Outdoor Recreation Committee Meetings. • Attended Tourism meeting in Peoria for a travel roundtable featuring Congressman LaHood with Dana. • Continuing to work with a couple interested in opening a food related business. • Continuing Hitchcock Scrapyard Enterprise Zone advocacy with Attorney Lane. Provided Ken Sidwell with an update on what was discussed at the Fulton County Finance Committee meeting. Shared with Attorney Lane the formal processes received from DCEO for updating the Enterprise Zone. • Amanda and I met with Lynn Fuller and her staff from Fuller's Jewelry to discuss how Amanda, myself and other organizations would be resources to her and her staff as they transition through the loss of storeowner Dan Fuller. • Worked with the Jimmy John's Site Supervisor, after being introduced by Scott, and the City to secure a location for his office pod. Promoted the assistant manager position through our social media outlets and websites. Received resumes through our CMS Facebook page and shared those with Mindy and Scott. Scheduled an interview with Canton Daily ledger for September the 12th because Scott wants to share their process with City and us going smoothly. • Beginning to market November/December Pop Up leases at CFC Properties available properties. • A person owning a corner lot stopped in wanting to know if I have had any inquiries about his lot. He also wanted to know because he and his partner were getting ready to make some changes that they believe will help sell it quicker. We talked about responses I have received and discussed demolition of a property located on the lot. • SRC Cyber Security Grant sharing with President Curt Oldfield. • Conversation with Mark Hughes about the theatre marquis and other future façade improvements. He is also working with B-Designed to use equipment for their sign too. • Helped arrange meeting with CFC Properties representatives to discuss Canton's downtown and their vacant properties. Amanda and I had a call after the meeting because I couldn't be there that was when I was in TN. • Continued to receive communications from Shoe store director about the RVP and their communication about a possible Canton store. • Working with CFC Properties on a potential tenant for the JCP space. Phone conference with CFC Properties, interested party, myself and Amanda to introduce everyone and then provide several pieces of relevant information in order for them to determine whether or not it would fit their business matrix. • Checked in with business who has shown interest in the former IH site to build a new facility. He was in the process of finalizing the numbers. He asked some TIF questions and I worked with Keith to provide the answers about the ground and I provided the answers about the typical redevelopment percentages and the life of the TIF. • Checked in with developer of proposed hotel development. At the time of check in she shared that they were waiting on IDOT and I EPA for permits and then would submit drawings to the city. I checked in with Keith to ask if there was a way to speed up the permit process and he shared he believed that they had been received as far as the permits were concerned, but they had not received the drawings. OTHER Submitted monthly Chamber Courier and Canton Main Street Newsletter articles. Prepared for and attended CMS Board meeting. Prepared for and attended SRPED Executive Committee meeting and board meeting. UPCOMING DATES: Canton Area Heritage Center Opening—Friday, September 7th at 10 a.m. - Will be Open 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday's and Saturday's Last month for Farmer's Market Chamber's Taste of Canton is Saturday, September 29th 12 p—4 p FYI—On the downtown banners DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A SPECIAL EVENT AND ROAD CLOSURE REQUEST FOR CANTON TRAVELING BASKETBALL FUNDRAISER AT BILLY'S TAP A request was submitted by Billy's Tap for a special event fundraiser to be held October 13, 2018 with a road closure on 2nd Avenue from Elm Street to Pine Street. Motion and second were made by Aldermen Nelson/Quin Mayhew to approve the special event request and road closure. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Quinn X Mayhew Alderwoman X Lingenfelter Alderman Putrich X Alderwoman Hale X Alderman West X Alderman Lovell Alderman Nelson X X Alderman Ryan X Mayhew The motion carried. PUBLIC WORKS, WATER AND SEWER ALDERWOMAN ANGIE LINGENFELTER, CHAIRMAN PUBLIC SAFETY AND TRAFFIC ALDERWOMAN ANGELA HALE DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON PLACEMENT OF 25 MPH SPEED LIMIT SIGN AT THE ENTERPRISE PARK BETWEEN COUNTY HIGHWAY 22 AND ROUTE 9 The City received concerns with the speed of traffic along County highway 22 and Route 9 causing safety concerns. Motion and second were made by Aldermen Hale/Lingenfelter to approve the placement of a 25 MP speed limit sign at the Enterprise Park between County Highway 22 and Route 9. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Quinn X Mayhew Alderwoman X Lingenfelter Alderman Putrich X Alderwoman Hale X Alderman West X Alderman Lovell X Alderman Nelson X Alderman Ryan X Mayhew The motion carried. STREETS AND GARBAGE ALDERMAN QUINN MAYHEW, CHAIRMAN LAKE, BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS ALDERMAN TAD PUTRICH, CHAIRMAN DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON ACCEPTANCE OF THE OPERA HOUSE LOT UPON KURT HUBER'S OFFER OF THE LOT AS A DONATION TO THE CITY Mayor McDowell explained that the City approached Kurt Huber (owner of the property at the old Opera House) about possibly donating this lot to the City. Kurt does not want to spend the money to have the lot appraised unless the City was willing to take the lot as a donation. Motion and second were made by Aldermen Lingenfelter/Hale to accept the opera house lot with the conditions that it be donated to the City of Canton. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Quinn X Mayhew Alderwoman X Lingenfelter Alderman Putrich X Alderwoman Hale X Alderman West X Alderman Lovell X Alderman Nelson X Alderman Ryan X Mayhew The motion carried. MAYOR COMMUNICATION Mayor McDowell encourages everyone to attend the Farmers Market in Jones Park and the Heritage opening. OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT MOTION and second were made by Aldermen Nelson/Quin Mayhew to go into executive session for 5ILCS 120/2 c(1) c(2) The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous. There was no additional discussion after the executive session and the meeting adjourned. Diana Pavley-Rock, City Clerk Kent McDowell-Mayor