HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-21-06 City Council Meeting Minutes
A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held on February 21, 2006 in Council
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Chambers at 50 North 4 Avenue, Canton, Illinois.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPENED THE MEETING FOLLOWED BY THE
INVOCATION GIVEN BY NANCY WHITES, CITY CLERK.
Mayor Heinze asked for roll call at 6:30 p.m. Present – Aldermen Jim Hartford, Joe
Berardi, Larry Sarff, Craig West, Les Carl, Kevin Meade, Rick Reed. Absent – Eric
Schenck.
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MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 7, COUNCIL MEETING. Motion
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Aldermen Hartford/Reed, the minutes of February 7, be accepted and placed on file.
The motion carried by voice vote, and was unanimous.
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MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 7, MECHANICAL SPECIAL MEETINGMotion
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and second by Aldermen Reed/Hartford, the minutes of February 7, Mechanical
Committee Special Meeting be accepted and placed on file. The motion carried by voice
vote, and was unanimous.
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MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 14 CLERICAL COMMITTEE MEETING. Motion
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and second by Aldermen Sarff/Carl, the minutes of February 14, Clerical Committee
meeting be accepted and placed on file. The motion carried by voice vote, and was
unanimous.
SPOON RIVER GARDEN CLUB DONATION.
The Spoon River garden Club
treasurer Sherry George made a donation to the beautification fund of $500.00. Bonita
Stine also a member said that everyone is welcome to join them, and thanked the council
for wanting to beautify Canton.
BILLS FOR JANUARY. Motion
and second by Aldermen West/Reed, all bills
properly approved be paid. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Reed, Meade, Carl, West,
Sarff, Berardi, Hartford. NAYS – None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion
carried.
TREASURER’S REPORT. Motion
and second by Aldermen Carl/West, to accept the
treasurer’s report as presented. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Hartford, Berardi, Sarff,
West, Carl, Meade, Reed. NAYS – None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion
carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS.
Finance.
Council Action
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Park District request for Hotel/Motel Tax funds. Motion
and second by Aldermen
Carl/Meade, to approve of Canton Park District request of $2,000 from Hotel/Motel Fund
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for the printing of 20,000 brochures for the 15 annual Lakeland Bi-Tri Classic Triathlon.
(City Attorney Jim Elson had sent out a memo last week reporting that Hotel/Motel funds
could be used for this event.) Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Reed, Meade, Carl, West,
Sarff, Berardi, Hartford. NAYS – None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion
carried.
Wastewater Treatment Sludge Bids.
Maurer Stutz Inc. engineer Keith Plavec said that
Enviromark from davenport IA who bid $244,890 and was substantially lower then the
other three bidders, has agreed he wants to do the bid. If Enviromark would pull out of
the job he would forfeit his bid bond of $24,000. Keith said he and Clif O’Brien, and Joe
Carruthers had a conference call with Enviromark, and seen by the internet how they do
their sludge process. They pull the sludge to the edge of the wall, let it dry out, and then
haul to fields like a slurry project. The time frame is the first phase for the digester that
has to be completed by April 15 at a cost of $42,500.00. The second and third phase
component has to be done by the end of the year.
Motion
and second by Aldermen Carl/Sarff, to accept the engineer Keith Plavac and the
city staff’s recommendations and to accept the low bidder of Enviromark. Roll call.
AYES – Aldermen Hartford, Sarff, West, Carl, Meade, Reed. NAYS – Alderman
Berardi. 6 AYES, 1 NAY, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried.
Replacement Personal Protective Equipment. Motion
and second by Aldermen
Carl/Reed, to accept the recommendation of Fire Chief John Stanko of purchasing one
coat and one pair of pants for $1,690.70 of personal protective equipment. Roll call.
AYES – Aldermen Reed, Meade, Carl, West, Sarff, Berardi, Hartford. NAYS – None.
7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried.
Technical Rescue Training – Fire Department. Motion
and second by Aldermen
Carl/West, to allow five (5) personnel to attend a Vehicle Machinery Operations Class at
an anticipated maximum total cost of $1,667.00, and for the City Treasurer to handle all
financial transactions related to this training cost. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen
Hartford, Berardi, Sarff, West, Carl, Meade, Reed. NAYS – None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS,
1 ABSENT. Motion carried.
Legal & Ordinance.
Council Action
Special Use Zoning Change.
Informational: Aldermen Meade said since the ordinance
is not available this evening we would need to suspend the rules at the next council
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meeting to place the ordinance on its passage. This would permit the owner of a two
story business to reside on the second floor thereof in a B-3 Zoning District.
Community & Industrial Development.
Council Action
Funding for new Economic Development Organization.
Motion
and second by Aldermen West/Hartford, to fund the new Economic
Development Organization of $70,000 be allocated coming from the General Fund,
$15,000 from the Hotel-Motel Funds, and up to $15,000 in-kind services the city can
provide. Discussion. City Attorney Jim Elson was asked by Alderman Berardi to give
his opinion. Jim said the action must come from council for using Hotel/Motel Tax
Funds. You cannot turn the funds over to a third person. Alderman Berardi asked about
the in-kind services of $15,000. Jim Elson said they have to be administered by the
council itself. Alderman Berardi asked if we have to approve the use of those funds
every year? Jim Elson said you have too as you cannot spead more than you appropriate.
You must have a contract before dispensing of funds. Alderman Meade stated the
committee can not start if they don’t have funding and our support. We should commit to
the concept, and the comprehensive plan will take longer to complete. Alderman West
Motion
and Alderman Hartford withdrew their motion and second. and second by
Aldermen West/Hartford, to earmark $100,000 to the Economic Development Committee
per year. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Reed, Meade, Carl, West, Sarff, Berardi,
Hartford. NAYS – None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried.
Negotiations, Grievance & Personnel.
Council Action
None.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR HEINZE.
Fireworks Fund.
Mayor Heinze said last year the fireworks were the best. The cost
was $10,000 for the hour they went off. Jack Hall raised 60%. Mayor Heinze asked the
council members how they wanted to raise the funds for this year? Mayor Heinze said
they are two ways, we can yield to a benevolent person, and we can use Hotel/Motel Tax.
Alderman Carl stated the city contributed $4,000 for the pass several years from the
General Fund. City Attorney Jim Elson, said yes, but it was improper. Alderman
Berardi suggested this be discussed at Alderman Les Carl’s committee and let them
come back with suggestions. Alderman Carl agreed to have it discussed in his
committee.
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Budgets.
City Treasurer Kathy Luker thanked the department heads who had worked
diligently on their budgets as Kathy wanted them completed by February 1. Everyone
was extremely professional, and she also thanked Alderman Carl and Mayor Heinze for
their contribution. Mayor Heinze said he gives a lot of credit to Kathy Luker for her
work.
Katrina Recognition.
Fire Chief John Stanko mentioned that last September when
hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, a response was put together. Mark Gilstrap
and Lance Lusk from the Canton Fire Department went for two weeks. They did a lot of
different jobs from cleaning fire stations, fire department personnel’s homes, streets, fire
trucks in 95 degree heat most days. Mark and Lance received Humanitarian Award for
their endeavors from the City of Canton. A total of 596 Illinois firefighters went to offer
their assistance.
OLD BUSINESS:
ORDINANCE – PROVIDING FOR AN ADDITIONAL STOP SIGN AT THE
INTERSECTION OF NORTH FOURTEENTH AVENUE AND EAST LOCUST
STREET. Motion
Second reading, read by title. and second by Aldermen
Hartford/Berardi, the ordinance be placed on its passage. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen
Hartford, Berardi, Sarff, West, Carl, Meade, Reed. NAYS – None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1
ABSENT. Motion carried. Ordinance being #1854.
ORDINANCE – PROVIDING FOR POSTING OF VISUAL NOTICE OF
HEARING FOR PROPERTIES FOR WHICH ZONING CHANGES ARE BEING
SOUGHT.Motion
Second reading, read by title. and second by Aldermen West/Reed,
the ordinance be placed on its passage. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Reed, Meade,
Carl, West, Sarff, Berardi, Hartford. NAYS – None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT.
Motion carried. Ordinance being #1855.
NEW BUSINESS:
ORDINANCE – AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 559 OF AUGUST 7, 1976
CONCERNING MAXIMUM PARKING DURATION IN THE 100 FOOT
SEGMENT ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF EAST CHESTNUT STREET
IMMEDIATELY EAST OF NORTH SECOND AVENUE.
First reading, read by
Motion
title. and second by Aldermen Berardi/Hartford, to suspend the rules to place the
ordinance on its passage. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Hartford, Berardi, West, Carl,
Meade, Reed. NAYS – None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried.
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Motion
and second by Aldermen Hartford/Berardi, to place the ordinance on its passage.
Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Reed, Meade, Carl, West, Sarff, Berardi, Hartford. NAYS
– None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Ordinance being #1856.
ORDINANCE – RE-ZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY OF MAX T. KUMER, AS
TRUSTEE OF THE MAX KUMER FAMILY TRUST, DATED AUGUST 14, 2003,
IN A R-3 ZONING CONFIGURATION.
First reading, read by title.
AGREEMENT – FOR PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING SERVICES
AGREEMENT FOR MOTOR FUEL TAX (SECTION 04-00093-00-RS) OF
$30,000. Motion
First reading, read by title. and second by Aldermen Sarff/Reed, the
Agreement be adopted. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Hartford, Berardi, Sarff, West,
Carl, Meade, Reed. NAYS – None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried.
Agreement being #3741.
AGREEMENT – PRELIMINARY/CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING
SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR MOTOR FUEL TAX (SECTION 06-0093-01-RS)
OF $40,000 FOR CONSTRUCTION AND $40,000 FOR ENGINEERING.
First
Motion
reading, read by title. and second by Aldermen Sarff/Hartford, the agreement be
adopted. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Reed, Meade, Carl, West, Sarff, Berardi,
Hartford. NAYS – None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Agreement
being #3742
RESOLUTION FOR IMPROVEMENTS BY MUNICIPALITY UNDER THE
ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE (SECTION 04-00093-RS) OF $30,000.
First reading,
Motion
read by title. and second by Aldermen Hartford/West, the resolution be adopted.
Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Hartford, Berardi, Sarff, West, Carl, Meade, Reed. NAYS
– None. 7 AYES 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Resolution being #3743.
RESOLUTION – FOR IMPROVEMENTS BY MUNICIPALITY UNDER THE
ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE (SECTION 06-00093-01-RS) OF $305,000.
First
Motion
reading, read by title. and second by Aldermen Sarff/Hartford, the resolution be
adopted. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Reed, Meade, Carl, West, Sarff, Berardi,
Hartford. NAYS – None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried.
Resolution #3744.
REQUEST - FOR EXPEDITURE/AUTHORIZATION OF MOTOR FUEL TAX
FUNDS (SECTION 04-00093-00-RS) OF $30,000.
First reading, read by title.
Motion
and second by Aldermen West/Meade, the agreement be adopted. Roll call.
AYES – Aldermen Hartford, Berardi, Sarff, West, Carl, Meade, Reed. NAYS – None.
7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Agreement being #3745.
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REQUEST – FOR EXPENDITURE/AUTHORIZATION OF MOTOR FUEL TAX
FUNDS (SECTION 06-00093-01-RS) OF $80,000.
First reading, read by title.
Motion
and second by Aldermen Berardi/Meade, the agreement be adopted. Roll call.
AYES – Aldermen Reed, Meade, Carl, West, Sarff, Berardi, Hartford. NAYS – None.
7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Agreement being #3746.
Adjournment. Motion
and second by Aldermen Hartford/Berardi, to adjourn. The
motion carried by voice vote, and was unanimous. The regular scheduled Council
Meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m.
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Nancy Whites, City Clerk
ATTEST:
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Rodney W. Heinze, Mayor
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