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Home My WebLink About06-18-2019 Council Meeting Minutes City of Canton Council Meeting The Donald Edwards Way (Historic Depot) Canton 11 61520 June 18, 2019 6:30PM A regular meeting of the Council meeting was held on June 18, 2019 (6:30) in the Council Chambers,The Donald E. Edwards Way-50 North 4th Avenue, Canton, Illinois 61520. STAFF IN ATTENDANCE Mayor Kent McDowell, Attorney Curtis Lane, City Clerk Diana Pavley Rock, Treasurer Crystal Wilkinson, Public Safety Director Richard Fairburn, System Maintenance Superintendent Dash Wilson, Street Superintendent Ron Robinson, Utility Director Joe Carruthers MEDIA IN ATTENDANCE: Daily Ledger, Fulton Democrat VIDEO SERVICES BY JOE GINGER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPENED THE MEETING INVOCATION- Mayor McDowell PUBLIC PARTICIPATION— ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Justin X Nelson Alderwoman X Lingenfelter Alderman Fritz X Alderwoman Hale X Alderman West X Alderman Lovell X Alderman Quin X Mayhew Alderman Ryan X Mayhew The motion carried. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA Alderman Fritz said he would like to remove item #1 (Standing water/roadway-curb and driveway damage at Gettysburg and New Salem Street)from his agenda. Attorney Lane said the Treasurer's report would be removed from the agenda. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL OF THE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES HELD JUNE 4. 2019 BILL LIST DISBURSEMENTS APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DATED 06-04-2019 POLICE REPORT FIRE REPORT PUBLIC WORKS REPORT Motion and second were made by Aldermen Hale/Nelson to approve the consent agenda. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous. COMMITTEE REPORTS: FINANCE ALDERMAN RYAN MAYHEW, CHAIRMAN LEGAL AND ORDINANCE ALDERMAN CRAIG WEST, CHAIRMAN (Alderman Justin Nelson,Acting Chair) DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY AT 529 NORTH AVENUE A, 539 NORTH AVENUE A, AND 551 NORTH AVENUE A FROM R-2 ZONING CLASSIFICATION TO A B-2 ZONING CLASSIFICATION ORDINANCE#4148 This item was presented to the planning and zoning commission and it was their recommendation to send it to Council for approval. Motion and second were made by Alderman Nelson/Quin Mayhew to approve the ordinance and place it on file. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Justin X Nelson Alderwoman x Lingenfelter Alderman Fritz x Alderwoman Hale x Alderman West x Alderman Lovell x Alderman Quin x Mayhew Alderman Ryan X Mayhew The motion carried. DICUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A CLASS A (TAVERN) LICENSE FOR MOREY DENNY, DBA COUNTRY LINE, INC. The liquor commission met today and reviewed the request for the Class A Tavern License for Morey Denny at 725 West Locust. It was the recommendation of the liquor commission to send the request to Council for approval. Motion and second were made by Alderman Nelson/Hale to approve the request for the Class A Tavern license for Country Line Inc. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Justin X Nelson Alderwoman X Lingenfelter _ Alderman Fritz X Alderwoman Hale X Alderman West X Alderman Lovell X Alderman Quin X Mayhew Alderman Ryan X Mayhew The motion carried. DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON AMENDING ORDINANCES RELATIVE TO THE ENTERPRISE ZONE AND QUALIFICATION FOR TAX BENEFITS ORDINANCE#4149 The Enterprise Zone allowed for an amendment that eradicated the original Enterprise Zone that affects taxing bodies including Canton. This includes Orion Township, Canton Township, Buckheart Township, Banner Township, Spoon River College, Fulton County, City of Canton, Village of Banner and the Canton School District. They are undertaking an expansion project. Under the original criteria for Enterprise Zone matters, the original expenditures for new construction would be 2 million up to 10 million. If it is an investment or expansion it would be an investment of 1 million to 5 million. There is a job retention provision that would apply. From 2014- current there was not anyone that qualified. The idea was proposed to take the original limits and make some modifications. This has been sent to every other taxing body except Fulton County (which will be discussed this week). Every other taxing body has approved it. Motion and second were made by Aldermen Nelson/Lingenfelter to amend the ordinance relative to the Enterprise Zone and qualifications for tax benefits. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Justin X Nelson Alderwoman X Lingenfelter Alderman Fritz X Alderwoman Hale X Alderman West X Alderman Lovell X Alderman Quin X Mayhew Alderman Ryan X Mayhew The motion carried. DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON AN ORDINANCE APPROVING TWO LAKESHORE LEASES WITH DENNIS AND ALLEN RABE FOR LOTS 3 AND 4 OF NORTHSHORE ADDITION TO CANTON LAKE (1sT READING) Attorney Lane explained that Dennis is the father and Allen is the son. The mother is having health problems and wanted to have the property placed in the son's name as well. DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CANTON, COUNTY OF FULTON, SPOON RIVER COLLEGE, BANNER TOWNSHIP, VILLAGE OF BANNER, B.UCKHEART TOWNSHIP, CANTON TOWNSHIP, ORION TOWNSHIP, AND CANTON UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT #66 AMENDING AN ENTERPRISE ZONE AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER SAID AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CANTON, ILLINOIS. RESOLUTION #5195 Motion and second were made by Nelson/Lingenfelter to approve the resolution and place in on file. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Justin X Nelson Alderwoman X Lingenfelter Alderman Fritz X Alderwoman Hale X Alderman West �( Alderman Lovell X Alderman Quin X Mayhew Alderman Ryan �( Mayhew The motion carried. DISCUSS. CONSIDER AND VOTE ON AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO CANTON TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT 3 (2ND READING) ORDINANCE#4150 Attorney Lane explained that this was presented at a prior Council meeting for approval however-the City was not to waive the 1St reading. This is being brought back for approval as a second reading. Motion and second were made by Nelson/Fritz to approve the ordinance and place it on file. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Justin X Nelson Alderwoman X Lingenfelter Alderman Fritz X Alderwoman Hale X Alderman West X Alderman Lovell X Alderman Quin X Mayhew Alderman Ryan X Mayhew The motion carried. NEGOTIATIONS, GRIEVANCE & PERSONNEL ALDERMAN JUSTIN NELSON, CHAIRMAN COMMUNITY& INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ALDERMAN JOHN LOVELL, CHAIRMAN DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A REQUEST FOR A SPECIAL EVENT AND ROAD/PKG LOT CLOSURE FOR THE KID'S FEST TO BE HELD JULY 13, 2019 The request for the special event and roadclosure/pkg lot closure includes the old CEFCU parking lot. The event will be held from 9:00-Noon with setup beginning at 7:00am. A certificate of insurance was submitted with the application. Motion and second were made by Alderman Lovell/Quin Mayhew to approve.the special event and road/pkg lot closure for the Kid's Fest to be held July 13, 2019. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Justin x Nelson Alderwoman x Lingenfelter Alderman Fritz x Alderwoman Hale x Alderman West X Alderman Lovell x Alderman Quin x Mayhew Alderman Ryan X Mayhew The motion carried. PUBLIC WORKS, WATER AND SEWER ALDERWOMAN ANGIE LINGENFELTER, CHAIRMAN DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON THE PURCHASE OF A MASTER DUMP 82 X 16 TRAILER WITH RAMPS, REMOTE,TARP AND 3 WAY GATE FROM TRAILERS DIRECT IN SPRINGFIELD IL The City received a bid in the amount of $12,214.79 for the master dump 82X16 trailer with ramps, remote, tarp and 3 way gate from Trailers Direct. This will replace the current outdated equipment being used—which is a Dodge vehicle. The,engine is going out of the vehicle along with the'transmission. This trailer is rated to be able to haul the equipment used for different projects. Purchasing the trailer is a lower price than getting a new truck. Motion and second were made by Alderman Lingenfelter/Nelson to approve the purchase of the master dump 82X16 trailer in the amount of$12,214.79. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Justin x Nelson Alderwoman x Lingenfelter Alderman Fritz x Alderwoman Hale x Alderman West X Alderman Lovell X Alderman ' Quin x Mayhew Alderman Ryan X Mayhew The motion carried. PUBLIC SAFETY AND TRAFFIC ALDERWOMAN ANGELA HALE STREETS AND GARBAGE ALDERMAN JEFF FRITZ, CHAIRMAN DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON THE BID RESULTS FOR THE 2019 MFT-HMA EDGE RESURFACING 19-00000-02-GM The City received bids for the project and the bid opening was held on June 11, 2019. The City received 2 bids for the spray patch and 2 bids for the HMA resurfacing. It was the recommendation of the City Engineer to award the resurfacing work to the low bidder- Advanced Asphalt in the amount of$146,841.70. It was the recommendation of the City Engineer to award the spray patch project to the low bidder Ace in the Hold in the amount of$28,104.00. Motion and second were made by Alderman Fritz/Nelson to award the HMA resurfacing project to Advanced Asphalt in the amount of$146,841.70 and award the spray patch project to Ace in the Hole in the amount of$28,104.00. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Justin x Nelson Alderwoman x Lingenfelter Alderman Fritz x Alderwoman Hale x Alderman West X Alderman Lovell x Alderman Quin x Mayhew Alderman Ryan X Mayhew The motion carried. LAKE, BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS ALDERMAN QUIN MAYHEW DICUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON THE BID FOR THE IH PROPERTY The City received one bid from Hitchcock Scrapyard for the IH southwest corner. The total bid amount received was $8,560.00 (The bid was opened at the meeting by Attorney Lane) Hitchcock has been at this property for a while, but wanted to make sure it was a long term commitment. Hitchcock has leased this property for over a year. Motion and second were made by Quin Mayhew/Lovell/Lovell to approve the bid from Hitchcock Scrapyard for the southwest corner of the IH property in the amount of$8,560.00. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Justin X Nelson Alderwoman X Lingenfelter Alderman Fritz X Alderwoman Hale X Alderman West x Alderman Lovell X Alderman Quin X Mayhew Alderman Ryan x Mayhew The motion carried. MAYOR COMMUNICATION 1. APPOINTMENT OF JASON ANDERSON TO POLICE PENSION BOARD Motion and second were made by Aldermen Nelson/Lingenfelter to approve the appointment. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Justin X Nelson Alderwoman X Lingenfelter Alderman Fritz X Alderwoman Hale X Alderman West x Alderman Lovell X Alderman Quin X Mayhew Alderman Ryan x Mayhew The motion carried OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT Motion and second were made by Aldermen Nelson/Fritz to'adjourn into executive session for 51 LCS 120/2 (c) 2. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous. The meeting returned to open session and adjourned with no further discussion. Mayor Kent McDowell City Clerk Diana Pavley- Rock