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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-04-07 City Council Meeting Minutes A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held September 4, 2007, th in Council Chambers at the Historic Depot, 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 – Joe Berardi, Larry Sarff, Craig West, David Nidiffer, Kevin Meade, Jason Strandberg, Sonya Lewis. Absent – Aldermen Eric Schenck. Others present – Mayor Rodney Heinze, City Clerk Nancy Whites, City Treasurer Kathy Luker, City Attorney Chrissie Peterson, Public Works Director Cliff O’Brien, Police Chief Jeffrey Fritz, Fire Chief Bonnie Cremer, Wastewater Treatment Supt. Joe Carruthers, Water Treatment Supt. Greg Pollitt, Video Services by Joe Ginger. In the audience was Jeremy Grove, Matt Kees, Kacy Conley, and one unidentified man, Tye Reed, Rebecca Strandberg, News Media John Froehling from Daily Ledger, Mark Bixler from WBYS, and Wendy Martin from Democrat. MINUTES OF CLERICAL COMMITTEE MEETING RECESSED ON AUGUST 21, 2007. Motion and second by Aldermen Sarff/Meade, the minutes of August 21, 2007 Clerical committee meeting that was recessed to this date be accepted and placed on file. The motion carried by voice vote, and was unanimous. MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 21, 2007. Motion and second by Aldermen West/Nidiffer, the minutes of August 21, 2007 be accepted and placed on file. The motion carried by voice vote, and was unanimous. MINUTES OF MECHANICAL COMMITTEE MEETING AUGUST 28, 2007. Motion and second by Aldermen Lewis/Sarff, the minutes of August 28, 2007 Mechanical Committee meeting be accepted and placed on file. The motion carried by voice vote, and was unanimous. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Public Safety & Traffic. 1 Council meeting September 4, 2007 Council Action Garage Door Replacement for Fire Department. Motion and second by Aldermen Sarff/Nidiffer, to allow the purchase of 4 doors for the east side of the building in the amount of $9,271.00. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Lewis, Strandberg, Meade, Nidiffer, West, Sarff, Berardi. NAYS – None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Streets & Garbage. Council Action Haffner property/success. Information only Alderman Strandberg said. One of the neighbors had placed garbage on the terrace. Alderman Strandberg said he was not aware of it, and Alderman Berardi called the councils attention to it. The Code Enforcement Officer was off on Friday and sick on Monday. Dustin Pollitt went to the house on Tuesday and informed them of the situation and the garbage was cleaned up that day before three o’clock. The same property has weeds and a car with no tags. Met with Dustin Pollitt the Code Enforcement Officer at the property and talked to the homeowner. The police department had given the homeowner a towing notice on the car. No tickets have been issued at this time. The people at the property were very cooperative and the issues are being taken care of. Alderman Strandberg said he was happen the way the city took the responsibility. If it happens again maybe tickets should be written. th Alderman Strandberg said the 15 Avenue and Eastview School area, he thanked everyone involved. The school district, the parents, the city council, the PTA. Alderman Berardi said the PTA did more than anyone. Alderman Strandberg said he thought the word “everyone” took in all those involved. If you Alderman Berardi, can get the names of those who are involved I will give them my thank you’s. Lake, Building & Grounds. 2 Council meeting September 4, 2007 Council Action Appointment of Master Lake program Committee.Motion and second by Aldermen Lewis/West the appointments of Bob Nayden, Greg Pollitt, Jon Johnson, Rob Hislabech, Lewis Yockey be confirmed. Discussion. Alderman Berardi asked if any homeowners on the lake for the committee? Alderman Lewis said they would be ask for other focus. The motion carried by voice vote, and was unanimous. Public Works, Water & Sewer. Council Action Lime Slaker Proposal. Motion and second by Aldermen Strandberg/Sarff, to approve the amount of $300,950.00 from RDP Technologies material quote for the Lime Slaker System at the Water Treatment Plant, and paid from the Bonding funds. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Berardi, Sarff, West, Nidiffer, Meade, Strandberg, Lewis. NAYS – None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Re-Bid Clearwell Proposal. Motion and second by Aldermen Strandberg/West, to reject the two bidders of Leander Construction and Lavadiere Construction as being responsive but not responsible bidders. Discussion. Alderman Strandberg read from the committee report given by Keith Plavec of Maurer-Stutz Inc., they both over looked the prevailing wage certificate, and listing who their tank supplier is. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Lewis, Strandberg, Meade, Nidiffer, West, Sarff, Berardi. NAYS – None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Televising Bid Proposal. Motion and second by Aldermen Strandberg/Sarff, to accept Hoerr Construction of Peoria, Illinois in the amount of $31,760.26 for televising and cleaning the Kilroy Sewer Shed. Public Works Director Cliff O’Brien mentioned they would be cleaning, televising and root cutting if need for approximately 16,579 feet. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Berardi, Sarff, West, Nidiffer, Meade, Strandberg, Lewis. NAYS – None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. 3 Council meeting September 4, 2007 COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR HEINZE – Clarification. Was passed over. Good News About Canton. Mayor Heinze said for each council meeting he will mention some good news for Canton. Tonight the “Good News” is the Illinois River Road National Scenic Byway. A new sign was made with a logo, and will be installed along the gateway cities of Ottawa, Princeton, Peoria, East Peoria, Havana, Canton and Pekin. The City of Havana will soon be considered as a ‘sister community” to Canton. Encouraged the council members to participate by sharing any good news. Mayor Heinze said the Liquor Commission met a couple weeks ago and recommended for Outskirts Bar & Grill on West Locust to have a Class B Motion Supper Club Liquor License. and second by Aldermen Sarff/Berardi, to grant a Class B Supper Club Liquor License to Outskirts Bar & Grill Inc. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Lewis, Strandberg, Meade, Nidiffer, West, Sarff, Berardi. NAYS – None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: ORDINANCE – RE-ZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY OF GRAHAM HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION TO A B-1 ZONING CONFIGURATION. Motion and second by Aldermen Sarff/Nidiffer, the ordinance be placed on its passage. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Berardi, Sarff, West, Nidiffer, Meade, Strandberg, Lewis. NAYS – None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Ordinance being # 1910. ORDINANCE – AMENDING SECTION 6-4-8 © (LIMIT ON THE NUMBER OF DOGS) AND AMENDING SECTION 6-4-8 (D) (LIMIT ON THE NUMBER OF CATS), AND AMENDING SECTION 6-4-8 (E) (LIMIT ON THE NUMBER OF RABBITS.) Motion and second by Aldermen West/Sarff, the ordinance be placed on its passage. Discussion. Alderman Strandberg said that he had many calls about this ordinance. One caller had five dogs and does not want to give up any of them. Alderman 4 Council meeting September 4, 2007 Nidiffer said he had some calls also, and said he would have no problem discussing this ordinance once more. Mayor Heinze said the ordinance speaks for itself. Alderman Strandberg suggested sending the ordinance back to Legal & Ordinance Committee. Alderman Sarff said the ordinance tells people what they can or cannot do. Motion and second withdrawn. Motion and second by Aldermen Sarff/West, to send to Legal & Ordinance Committee. The motion carried by voice vote, and was unanimous. ORDINANCE – AMENDING SECTION 3-8-11 (LICENSE RESTRICTION) OF CHAPTER 8 (INTOXICATING LIQUORS.) Motion and second by Aldermen West/Sarff, the ordinance be placed on its adoption. Discussion. Alderman Strandberg said the ordinance like this which raises the class A from 9 to 10, and would like to look at case by case. Alderman Sarff said he disagrees looking at by case by case to increase the number of license that can be issued. Alderman Berardi said he echoed the same complaints. Roll call. AYES – None. NAYS – Aldermen Lewis, Strandberg, Meade, Nidiffer, West, Sarff, Berardi. 0 AYES, 7 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion defeated. NEW BUSINESS: RESOLUTION – APPROVING A GROUP ENROLLMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CANTON AND HEALTH ALLIANCE. Motion and second by Aldermen Sarff/Lewis, the resolution be adopted. Discussion. Alderman Berardi asked if the City had received a completed agreement? City Attorney Chrissie Peterson mentioned the agreement received before May does not change the dollar amount. City Treasurer Kathy Luker said the agreement is suppose to mirror the HCH agreement. Health Alliance ask the city to line through the changes. Mayor Heinze gave credit to Kathy & Chrissie for being diligent. Alderman Sarff mentioned we have never had an agreement as bad as this one. There is no excuse for this! Kathy said the agreement is good until 2008. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Berardi, Sarff, West, Nidiffer, Meade, Strandberg, Lewis. NAYS – None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Resolution being #3824. 5 Council meeting September 4, 2007 RESOLUTION – APPROVING AN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CANTON AND HEALTH ALLIANCE. Motion and second by Aldermen Sarff/West, the resolution be adopted. Discussion. City Treasurer Kathy Luker mentioned this is the dental plan agreement. Kathy Luker said she had talked with Alderman Meade, of keeping him informed of the problems with Health Alliance. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Lewis, Strandberg, Meade, Nidiffer, West, Sarff, Berardi. NAYS – None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Resolution being #3825. EXECUTIVE SESSION – NEGOTIATIONS, GRIEVANCE & PERSONNEL: TO DISCUSS NEGOTIATIONS AND GRIEVANCE. Motion and second by Aldermen Sarff/West, to go into executive session to discuss Negotiations with Public Works; and a Grievance. The motion carried by voice vote, and was unanimous. The regular scheduled council meeting convened into executive session at 7:15 p.m. The regular scheduled council meeting reconvened in open session at 7:48 p.m. Adjournment. Motion and second by Aldermen West/Sarff, to adjourn. The motion carried by voice vote, and was unanimous. _________________________, Nancy Whites, City Clerk APPROVED: 6 Council meeting September 4, 2007 ______________________________, Rodney W. Heinze, Mayor 7