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Home My WebLink About07-20-2021 Council meeting minutes CITY OF CANTON COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DONALD E EDWARDS WAY 50 NORTH 4T" AVENUE, CANTON IL 07-20-2021 6:30PM A regular meeting of the City of Canton council was held on July 20, 2021 (6:30pm) STAFF IN ATTENDANCE Mayor Kent McDowell, Attorney Chris Jump, City Clerk Diana Pavley-Rock, Treasurer Crystal Wilkinson, Public Safety Director Richard Fairburn, Comptroller Beka Schultz, Street Superintendent Ron Robinson, System Maintenance Superintendent Dash Wilson, Utility Director Joe Carruthers OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: Julie Russell MEDIA IN ATTENDANCE: Fulton Democrat VIDEO SERVICES JOE GINGER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPENED THE MEETING INVOCATION— Mayor Kent McDowell PUBLIC PARTIIPATION— ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett X Alderperson X Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz Attended via zoom Alderperson Hale X Alderperson West X Alderperson Lovell X Alderperson Nelson X Alderperson X Chamberlin ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA Motion and second were made by Alderperson Hale/Lovell to table item 1 listed as discuss, consider and vote on bids for lots 12-20 of Old Beach Addition to Canton Lake. Item #9 listed on the legal and ordinance committee as discuss, consider and vote on amending title 3, chapter 8 (intoxicating liquors) of the Canton Municipal code to allow for a brewery and/or winery license will be discussion only. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett X Alderperson X Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz Attended via zoom Alderperson Hale X Alderperson West X Alderperson Lovell X Alderperson Nelson X Alderperson X Chamberlin The motion carried. LAKE, BUILDINGS & GROUNDS ALDERPERSON GREG GOSSETT, CHAIR DISCUSS, AND CONSIDER THE BIDS FOR LOTS 12-20 OF OLD BEACH ADDTION TO CANTON LAKE Jed Rhoades, Royce Jones and John Davis were at the meeting to address any questions regarding their bids for lots 12-20 of Old Beach Addition to Canton Lake. Alderperson Lingenfelter asked for clarification on the comment from Jed Rhoades that was made at the previous meeting on the length of time he was working on the development plans at the lake. Jed previously commented that he worked on the development plans for the last 12 months. Jed further explained that he came to the city last year to start the conversation. Jed and Royce brought the idea of purchasing the property and the development to the City last yea r. Jed further stated that he would make copies to provide to everyone for the financial impact statement. Jed explained that a financial impact statement is simply an educated guess. The proposal includes offering nine individual lots-with a guarantee of 5 lots that could be developed. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL OF THE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES HELD JULY 6, 2021 AND THE MECHANCIAL COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES HELD JULY 6, 2021. Motion and second were made by Alderperson Lingenfelter/Hale to approve minutes. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett X Alderperson X Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz Attended via zoom Alderperson Hale X Alderperson West X Alderperson Lovell X Alderperson Nelson X Alderperson X Chamberlin The motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS: FINANCE ALDERPERSON ANDRA CHAMBERLIN-ABSENT BILL LIST Motion and second were made by Alderperson Hale/Lovell to approve the bill list. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett X Alderperson X Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz Attended via zoom Alderperson Hale X Alderperson West X Alderperson Lovell X Alderperson Nelson X Alderperson X Chamberlin The motion carried. LEGAL AND ORDINANCE ALDERPERSON CRAIG WEST, CHAIR-ABSENT DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SALE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF CANTON AND NO LONGER NEEDED OR USEFUL FOR CITY PURPOSES (ELECTRIC GENERATOR) (1ST READING) ORDINANCE#4241 The city received an offer from Hitchcock Scrap Yard for the generator that is no longer working. Hitchcock will weigh the generator so payment can be issued on a per ton basis. Motion and second were made by Alderperson Lovell/Lingenfelter to waive the first reading of the ordinance. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett X Alderperson X Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz Attended via zoom Alderperson Hale X Alderperson West X Alderperson Lovell X Alderperson Nelson X Alderperson X Chamberlin The motion carried. Motion and second were made by Alderperson Hale/Lovell to authorize the sale of the generator. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett X Alderperson X Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz Attended via zoom Alderperson Hale X Alderperson West X Alderperson Lovell X Alderperson Nelson X Alderperson X Chamberlin The motion carried. DISCUSS, CONSDIER AND VOTE ON AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING TIF DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CANTON AND FRANK RUSAJ DBA ELM STREET CAFE (1sT READING) DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CANTON AND FULLER'S JEWELRY, INC. (1ST READING) DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INTERVENTION IN PROPERTY TAX APPEAL BOARD PROCEEDINGS IN RELATION TO 160 E WALNUT, CANTON IL, PETERSON HEALTH CARE INC. This item is to be discussed in executive session with action taken after. DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A RESOLUTION APPROVING A WATER PRE-ANNEXATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CANTON AND BRIAN BROCKWAY FOR 19801 EAST PARADISE LANE. RESOLUTION #5319 Motion and second were made by Alderperson Hale/Lingenfelter to approve the resolution approving a water pre-annexation agreement between the City of Canton and Brian Brockway for 19801 East Paradise Lane. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett X Alderperson X Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz Attended via zoom Alderperson Hale X Alderperson West X Alderperson Lovell X Alderperson Nelson X Alderperson X Chamberlin The motion carried. DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A RESOLUTION APPROVING A MASTER SERVICES AGREEMENT AND /OR STATEMENT OF WORK WITH CLIFTON LARSON ALLEN FOR CERTAIN ACCOUNTING SERVICES. RESOLUTION #5320 The proposed agreement was reviewed by both Attorney Jump and all suggested modifications were made in the final agreement. Motion and second were made by Alderperson Lovell/Hale to approve the resolution for the master services agreement and/or statement of work with Clifton Larson Allen for certain accounting services. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett X Alderperson X Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz Attended via zoom Alderperson Hale X Alderperson West X Alderperson Lovell X Alderperson Nelson X Alderperson X Chamberlin The motion carried. DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE DUTIES OF THE CITY TREASURER UNDER SECTION 1-11-12 OF THE CANTON MUNICIPAL CODE. (1ST READING) DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN REAL ESTATE LOCATED ON OR NEAR LOCUST STREET FROM AMEREN ILLINOIS COMPANY. (1ST READING) Ameren reached out to Attorney Jump regarding the property on Locust Street that is adjacent to the property that the city already owns. There is currently a lease that the city has from Ameren that some of the public works department uses. The agreement is for the City to purchase this property for$1.00 DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON AMENDING TITLE 3, CHAPTER 8 (INTOXICATING LIQUORS) OF THE CANTON MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW FOR BREWERY AND/OR WINERY LICENSES (1sT READING Attorney Jump explained that the amendment will allow for a class MB (Micro Brewery) and a class W (Winery) liquor license. The license would allow for on premise consumption of alcohol. This would include beer, wine and spirits. It would allow for the sale at retail of beer for off premise. Many micro- breweries will sell growlers. They would need to provide proof that they have the authority to produce either beer or wine. Attorney Jump will work with the developer's attorney on the liquor license requirements. The council will be able to determine the number of licenses that will be allowed within the city. NEGOTIATIONS, GRIEVANCE & PERSONNEL ALDERPERSON JUSTIN NELSON, CHAIRMAN-ABSENT DISCUSS AND CONSIDER COLLECTIVE NEGOTATING MATTERS BETWEEN THE CITY OF CANTON AND ITS EMPLOYEES AND THEIR REPRESENTATIVES, OR DELIBERATIONS CONCERNING SALARY SCHEDULES FOR ONE OF MORE CLASSES OF EMPLOYEES. COMMUNITY& INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ALDERPERSON JOHN LOVELL, CHAIRMAN DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A REQUEST FOR A STREET CLOSURE FOR THE SPOON RIVER ELECTRIC COOP PICNIC TO BE HELD AUGUST 23, 2021 A request was submitted by Spoon River Electric Coop for a picnic to be held on August 23, 2021 which would require a street closure on Holly Street between 4t" and 5t"Avenue. Motion and second were made by Alderperson Lovell/Hale to approve the street closure for the Spoon River Coop picnic to be held August 23, 2021. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett X Alderperson X Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz Attended via zoom Alderperson Hale X Alderperson West X Alderperson Lovell X Alderperson Nelson X Alderperson X Chamberlin The motion carried. DISCUSS,CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE AND ROAD CLOSURE FOR THE TASTE OF CANTON TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 26, 2021. The event will be located downtown with a road closure to have both the west and the east streets around the square closed for food vendors and business booths. There will be a designated area in the parking lot directly across from City Hall for liquor. White Oaks will be submitting their liquor license application to the city. Approval will be pending receipt and final approval of the liquor license application. Motion and second were made by Alderperson Lovell/Lingenfelter to approve the special event liquor license and road closure for the Taste of Canton to be held September 26, 2021 pending receipt/approval of the liquor license application. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett X Alderperson X Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz Attended via zoom Alderperson Hale X Alderperson West X Alderperson Lovell X Alderperson Nelson X Alderperson X Chamberlin The motion carried. PUBLIC WORKS, WATER& SEWER ALDERPERSON ANGELA LINGENFELTER, CHAIRMAN PUBLIC SAFETY AND TRAFFIC ALDERPERSON ANGELA HALE, CHAIRMAN STREETS AND GARBAGE ALDERPERSON JEFF FRITZ, CHAIRMAN DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON VACATING PARTIAL ROAD ON CASS & AVENUE E TO ADJACENT HOMEOWNERS. Engineer Plavec spoke to the park district director Jon Johnson and received confirmation that they will not be utilizing the area and did not see any problem vacating the right of way. The cost of the survey to vacate the alley is approximately $550.00. Attorney Jump said the city would need a formal ordinance to vacate the road on Cass & Avenue E. Attorney Jump said he could draft the ordinance and have the owner pay the cost of the survey instead of having the city incur the expense. Motion and second were made by Alderperson Fritz/Lovell to propose to the homeowner that they pay for the cost of the survey and to authorize Attorney Jump to draft an ordinance to bring back to the next meeting. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett X Alderperson X Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz Attended via zoom Alderperson Hale X Alderperson West X Alderperson Lovell X Alderperson Nelson X Alderperson X Chamberlin The motion carried LAKE, BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS ALDERPERSON GREG GOSSETT, CHAIRMAN DISCUSS, CONIDER AND VOTE ON AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING LAKE CANTON (Vt READING) A draft ordinance was prepared for the annexation and the plats were at the meeting for everyone to review. Notices will be sent out to the township officials. A notice of the hearing will also be provided. Once the ordinance is adopted the ordinance and plats will be recorded, appropriate notice will be provided and the area will be annexed into the city. All of the area being annexed is owned by the City of Canton and nobody is inhabiting any of the area being annexed. The area being annexed is primarily the lake and the lots that are part of the bidding process. MAYOR COMMUNICATION APPOINTMENTTO THE FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION—STEVE ALBRECHT FOR ATHREE-YEAR APPOINTMENT 2021-2024 The appointment of Steve Albrecht is to replace the seat of Alderperson Greg Gossett. Motion and second were made by Alderperson Hale/Lovell to approve the appointment. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett X Alderperson X Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz Attended via zoom Alderperson Hale X Alderperson West X Alderperson Lovell X Alderperson Nelson X Alderperson X Chamberlin The motion carried BOOK SIGNING On July 24, 2021 from 10:00am to 2:00pm at the historic depot there will be a public book signing. The book is about the history of the first railroad in Fulton County. Mayor McDowell thanked retired city employee Chuck Jarvis for all of his working painting and doing some repair work at the depot. CITY-WIDE CLEANUP The City-wide cleanup days will be held September 8-11th. The hours will be extended this year so it will be available longer over the weekend. 46th ANNIVERSARY OF CANTON TORNADO Friday, July 23, 2021 is the 46th anniversary of the tornado that devastated Canton. OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT MOTION and second were made by Alderperson Hale/Lovell to adjourn into executive session for: 5 ILCS 120/2 C2, C11 ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett X Alderperson X Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz Attended via zoom Alderperson Hale X Alderperson West X Alderperson Lovell X Alderperson Nelson X Alderperson X Chamberlin The motion carried Mayor McDowell reconvened the meeting after the executive session at 8:15pm on July 20, 2021 ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett X Alderperson X Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz Attended via zoom Alderperson Hale X Alderperson West X Alderperson Lovell X Alderperson Nelson X Alderperson X Chamberlin The motion carried. LEGAL& ORDINANCE ALDERPERSON CRAIG WEST DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A RESOLUTION APPROVING INTERVENTION IN PROPERTY TAX APPEAL BOARD PROCEEDINGS IN RELATION TO 160 WEST WALNUT, CANTON II- PETERSON HEALTH CARE, INC. Motion and second were made by Alderperson Hale/Li ngenfelter to create a resolution allowing Attorney Jump to intervene in the property tax appeal board proceedings in relation to 160 East Walnut, Canton Illinois,-Peterson Health Care, Inc. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett X Alderperson X Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz Attended via zoom Alderperson Hale X Alderperson West X Alderperson Lovell X Alderperson Nelson X Alderperson X Chamberlin The motion carried ADJOURNMENT Motion and second were made by Alderperson Hale/Gossett to adjourn. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett X Alderperson X Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz Attended via zoom Alderperson Hale X Alderperson West X Alderperson Lovell X Alderperson Nelson X Alderperson X Chamberlin The motion carried. Mayor Kent McDowell City Clerk Diana Pavley Rock