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Home My WebLink About09-17-2019 Council Minutes City of Canton Council Meeting The Donald Edwards Way (Historic Depot) Canton-ll 61520 September 17, 2019 6:30PM A regular meeting of the Council meeting was held on September 17, 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 Chris Jump, City Clerk Diana Pavley Rock, Treasurer Crystal Wilkinson, Public Safety Director Richard Fairburn, System Maintenance Director Dash Wilson MEDIA IN ATTENDANCE: Daily Ledger, Fulton Democrat VIDEO SERVICES BY JOE GINGER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPENED THE MEETING INVOCATION- Mayor Kent 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 CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL OF THE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES HELD SEPTEMBER 03, 2019 BILL LIST COMPTROLLER'S REPORT PUBLIC WORKS REPORT Motion and second were made by'Aldermen Lingenfelter/Lovell to approve the consent agenda The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous. COMMITTEE REPORTS: FINANCE ALDERMAN RYAN MAYHEW, CHAIRMAN DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS (ALTERNATE REVENUE SOURCE), SERIES 2019 OF THE CITY OF CANTON, FULTON COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5,110,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF REFUNDING OUTSTANDING DEBT CERTIFICATES OF THE CITY AND PAYING FOR COSTS RELATED THERETO. (2ND READING) ORDINANCE#4166 The refinancing of the bonds would save the City approximately $680,000.00. The City could look at the water/sewer bonds later. Attorney Jump explained that he spoke to the bond counsel -Jim Snyder.to confirm that if rates change before the process is finalized the City can vote to cancel this process. Motion and second were made by Alderman Ryan Mayhew/Nelson to approve the ordinance authorizing the issuance of the general obligation refunding bonds, series 2019 in the amount not to exceed $5,110,000 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 GRANTING APPROVAL FOR MAYOR MCDOWELL TO SIGN A CONTRACT FOR BIDS OBTAINED BY DACOTT ENERGY FOR ELECTRICAL SUPPLY The approval is for the municipal electrical supply and not for residential supply. Mayor McDowell explained that he spoke to George Hall and was informed that the rates are starting to decline. Motion and second were made by Alderman Ryan Mayhew/Quin Mayhew to grant approval for Mayor McDowell to sign a contract for bids obtained by Dacott Energy for electrical municipal supply. 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. LEGAL AND ORDINANCE ALDERMAN CRAIG WEST, CHAIRMAN DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE TO RE-AFFIRM RESOLUTION NUMBER 6204 APPOINTING CHRISTOPHER J JUMP AS CITY ATTORNEY Attorney Jump explained that this agenda item is to simply clean up language that appeared on the last council agenda. Motion and second were made by Alderman West/Lovell to approve the resolution 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. DISCUSS. CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRE-ANNEXATION_ AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CANTON AND SUZETTE LEFLER FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 24880 EAST BARKER DRIVE. RESOLUTION#5205 System Maintenance Superintendent Dash Wilson explained that he went to this property today. There is a 4-inch water main that the City can tap into. Motion and second were made by Alderman West/Nelson to approve the resolution 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 AUTHORIZING A LEASE OF MUNICIPALLY OWNED REAL PROERTY(24624 E LAKEVIEW DRIVE) (1sT READING) Alderwoman Hale arrived at the meeting. DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE CITY OF CANTON, FULTON COUNTY ILLINOIS OF THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AMENDMENTS TO BOND AND LOAN AGREEMENTS AND BONDS IN CONNECTION WITH THE OUTSTANDING HEALTH CARE FACILITIES REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2015A (GRAHAM HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION PROJECT)AND HEALTH CARE FACILITIES REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2015 B (GRAHAM HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION PROJECT)AND RELATED MATTERS (1sT READING) ORDINANCE#4167 Motion and second were made by Alderman Ryan Mayhew/Quin Mayhew to waive the rules for the 1St reading. 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. Motion and second were made by Alderman Ryan West/Lovell 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 Abstain Alderman Lovell Abstain Alderman Quin X Mayhew Alderman Ryan X Mayhew The motion carried. NEGOTIATIONS, GRIEVANCE & PERSONNEL ALDERMAN JUSTIN NELSON, CHAIRMAN Motion and second were made by Aldermen Nelson/Lingenfelter to go into executive session. 511-CS 120/2 C1, 2 and 11 The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous. Mayor McDowell returned to open session following a short executive session. 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 DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A PROPOSAL FROM AFSCME LOCAL 1372 AND RESPONSE THERETO IN REGARDS TO PENDING ARBITRATION INVOLVING TRAVIS POLLITT Motion and second were made by Alderman Nelson/West to reject the proposal. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Justin X Nelson Alderwoman ABSTAIN 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 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CANTON AND ATTORNEY NATHAN COLLINS FOR THE PURPOSES OF AN ARBITRATION HEARING INVOLVING THE CITY OF CANTON AND AFSCME 1372. RESOLUTION # 5206 Attorney Jump explained that due to him serving on council during the time of this issue he feels the City should use another attorney for the purpose of arbitration. Nathan Collins is currently the City Attorney for the City of Lewistown. Attorney Collins provided a legal services agreement with the resolution. Motion and second were made by Alderman Nelson/Ryan Mayhew to approve the resolution 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. COMMUNITY& INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ALDERMAN JOHN LOVELL, CHAIRMAN. PUBLIC WORKS, WATER AND SEWER ALDERWOMAN ANGIE LINGENFELTER, CHAIRMAN PUBLIC SAFETY AND TRAFFIC ALDERWOMAN ANGELA HALE, CHAIRMAN STREETS AND GARBAGE S ALDERMAN JEFF FRITZ, CHAIRMAN LAKE, BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS ALDERMAN QUIN MAYHEW, CHAIRMAN MAYOR COMMUNICATION Mayor McDowell congratulated the City employees and public works at the work at Canton Lake. A Special congratulations was also made to the police department-for the several arrests on drugs and weapons. OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT Motion and second were made by Aldermen Nelson/Lingenfelter to adjourn. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous. Mayor Kent McDowell City Clerk Diana Pavley- Rock