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Home My WebLink About05-20-08 Canton City Council Meeting Minutes The Canton City Council meeting was held on May 20, 2008 in Council Chambers th at the Historic Depot, 50 North 4 Avenue, Canton, Illinois. The meeting begin with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed with the prayer given by City Clerk Nancy Whites. Present – Mayor Kevin Meade, City Clerk Nancy Whites, City Treasurer Kathy Luker, City Attorney Chrissie Peterson, Police Chief Jeffrey Fritz, Fire Chief Bonnie Cremer, City Engineer Keith Plavec, Wastewater Treatment Supt. Joe Carruthers, Water Treatment Supt. Greg Pollitt, Street Supt. George Spahn, System Maintenance Bill Terry, SRPED Executive Director Mark Rothert, Video Services by Joe Ginger. In the audience was Neil & Jane Williams, Brenda Rothert, Bill Whiteman, Gerald Martin, Attorney Nathan Ihnes, news media of John Froehling from the Daily Ledger, and Wendy Martin from The Democrat, and several others. Mayor Kevin Meade called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Aldermen answering roll call – Eric Schenck, Joe Berardi, Larry Sarff, Craig West, David Nidiffer, Jason Strandberg, Sonya Lewis. Absent – None. (One vacant seat due to resignation of Alderman Kevin Meade to serve as Mayor.) CONSENT AGENDA. BILLS – Alderman Berardi mentioned again about the e-mails being sent by the city. Alderman Berardi said City Attorney Chrissie Peterson denied them as being too many emails. When you ask for something from City government, you should not have to run things down. I want to receive all e-mails sent to Vandewalle & Associates, and e-mails back to the city and e-mails from Maurer Stutz Inc. sent and received. We need accountability. Mayor Meade said he would talk with Joy Stiglish of Vandewalle & Associates. Alderman Berardi commented that he could not support paying the bills for that reason. Alderman Berardi said he wanted the city’s e-mail address in the Journal Star. Alderman Sarff said for Alderman Berardi to look into that search. Alderman Lewis ask City Attorney Chrissie Peterson to have a right to speak on rebuttal. Alderman Berardi calls for “point of order.” Alderman Berardi said, I want the floor, point of order declared Alderman Berardi. Mayor Meade said 1 there is no point of order as I have recognized City Attorney Chrissie Peterson, so she can speak. City Attorney Chrissie Peterson said, “she did not have a comment as she was not listening. “ TREASURER’S REPORT - City Treasurer Kathy Luker gave the same recap as of last Tuesday. The City is twelve months into the last fiscal year. The health care deficit was transferred. BUDGET REPORT - Some of the percentage are just a little over 100%. Excellent job by everyone. Alderman Berardi said he would like to see alternative bids for purchasing of vehicles in the future. ST MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING MAY 6, 2008 (1 MEETING). ND MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING MAY 6, 2008 (2 MEETING). MINUTES OF CLERICAL COMMITTEE MEETING MAY 13, 2008. Alderman Sarff ask for an amendment on page 13. The percentage should read 9% not 90%. Alderman Sarff made the motion to accept all business listed under the Consent Agenda and to approve the amendment. Was duly seconded by Alderman West. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Lewis, Strandberg, Nidiffer, West, Sarff, Schenck. NAYS – Alderman Berardi. 6 AYES, 1 NAY, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Finance. Council Action Engine #2, needing 4 tires from KC Sales. Alderman Sarff made the motion to approve for Engine #2 needing 4 tires in the amount of $1,590.80 from KC Sales. Roll call. Aldermen Schenck, Berardi, Sarff, West, Nidiffer, Strandberg, Lewis. NAYS – None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. 2 Lighting Upgrade ballast & lamp system. Alderman Sarff made the motion to approve the lighting upgrade & lamp system in the amount of $4,693.12 and to use $3,635.00 from a grant. Was duly seconded by Alderman Schenck. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Lewis, Strandberg, Nidiffer, West, Sarff, Berardi, Schenck. NAYS – None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. WWTP Improvement of Secondary Clarifier #1 and Rehabilitation Bid from Leander Construction for $279,000. Alderman Sarff made the motion to accept the alternative bid of $279,000 from Leander Construction with engineer’s estimate of $320,000. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Schenck, Berardi, Sarff, West, Nidiffer, Strandberg, Lewis. NAYS – None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Illinois Route 78/9 Roadway & Traffic Signal Improvement. Alderman Sarff asked City Engineer Keith Plavec to give an overview. Keith Plavec mentioned that microsurfacing will be completed on Illinois Route 9/Locust Street stth from 1 Avenue to 5 Avenue; Illinois Route 78/Main Street from Locust Street to Spruce Street. Alderman Berardi ask if it would help the community, as he feels it would not benefit the community. Keith Plavec commented I have talked to Public Works Director Clif O’Brien about redoing the intersection and the water mains now. If we want to propose changes and work with them, I don’t think they’ll have any problems. Keith Placec said he would check with IDOT on making any changes and report back. Alderman Sarff made the motion to approve of the support by sending a letter. Was duly seconded by Alderman Strandberg. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Lewis, Strandberg, Nidiffer, West, Sarff, Berardi, Schenck. NAYS – None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Legal & Ordinance. Council Action None. 3 Informational – Alderman Nidiffer stated we need to have the executive session minutes approved. Alderman Berardi brought up Supplemental Temporary License for Outskirts Bar & Grill. City Attorney Chrissie Peterson mentioned that when in residential area it spells out that they have to bring in signatures if being held outdoors. Based on that they have to provide a bond. Alderman Berardi said that is their problem. City Attorney Chrissie Peterson stated the license has been issued and they could sue the Liquor Commission and they would have a legal complaint. Alderman Schenck said is this event occurring in the time frame that is allowed? Chrissie answered, yes. Community & Industrial Development. Council Action None. Negotiations, Grievance & Personnel. Council Action None. COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR KEVIN MEADE – Mayor Meade said City Clerk Nancy Whites received a bid, and was not listed on the agenda. We need to open the bid that was received for Lot #13 in the Enterprise Industrial District and cannot vote on it since was not listed on the agenda. Alderman Sarff made the motion to open the bids. Was duly seconded by Alderman West. Motion carried by voice vote, and was unanimous. Bid was read by City Clerk Nancy Whites from Trac Equipment, and they are offering $100.00. Discussion. Alderman Sarff to add to the agenda next week. Alderman Berardi said he wanted to know where advertised? Need to put in more than one paper. Alderman Sarff wants City Clerk Nancy Whites to contact 4 other avenues of ads and find out size of ad and what cost would be. Voice vote, motion carried unanimous. IMRF Loan. City Treasurer would like permission to take this to financial institutions for a lower rate of 7 ½%. Alderman Sarff made the motion to allow for City Treasurer Kathy Luker to make contact with financial institutions for a better rate of 7 ½%. Was duly seconded by Alderman Strandberg. The motion carried by voice vote, and was unanimous. OLD BUSINESS: ORDINANCE – RE-ZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY OF WILLIAM & VIVAN WHITEMAN. Second reading, read by title. Alderman Nidiffer said with the council’s permission we did not have a forum last week, wants to give everyone time to have discussion. Table for two weeks. Alderman Nidiffer made the motion to table the Whiteman Ordinance for re- zoning from R-2 to a B-2 zoning configuration. Discussion. Alderman Berardi would like for some discussion next week for the Public Works agenda. The motion carried by voice vote, and was unanimous. NEW BUSINESS: ORDINANCE – CREATING CHAPTER 2-10 (SIDEWALK SEATING PERMITS) OF TITLE 3 (BUSINESS). First reading, read by title. City Attorney Chrissie Peterson mentioned that she had put in Section 2-10-2 Standards for issuance. Have to provide general commercial liability insurance with coverage not less than one million dollars per occurrence and two million dollars per aggregate. Alderman Berardi commented that because of the insurance people won’t be able to do this. City Attorney Chrissie Peterson mentioned whatever council wants. Alderman Sarff said, the insurance is protecting the City of Canton, and that is what the cost is. Alderman Berardi they won’t be able to afford it. Alderman Schenck mentioned the Cruise-In, does there need to be anything like that? Mayor Meade suggested sending this to Streets & Garbage Committee. City Attorney Chrissie Peterson mentioned that we can look at all sidewalk uses. Alderman Berardi also suggested sitting or leaning against the railings should be looked at also as they are not secure. 5 Alderman Sarff made the motion to refer to Legal & Ordinance Committee. Was duly seconded by Alderman Berardi. The motion carried by voice vote, and was unanimous. ORDINANCE – ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION FOR POSITIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF CANTON FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MAY, 2008. First reading, read by title. Discussion. Alderman Berardi mentioned what if the ordinance is voted down? Mayor Meade answered, you can amend the ordinance. ORDINANCE – AUTHORIZING, DIRECTING AND SETTING THE DATE FOR THE SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION OF CERTAIN PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF CANTON AND NO LONGER NEEDED FOR CITY PURPOSES. First reading, read by title. Alderman Sarff made a motion to suspend the rules on first reading, as the st auction is scheduled for 31. Was duly seconded by Alderman Strandberg. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Schenck, Berardi, Sarff, West, Nidiffer, Strandberg, Lewis. NAYS – None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Alderman Sarff made the motion to placed the ordinance on its passage. Was duly seconded by Alderman West. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Lewis, Strandberg, Nidiffer, West, Sarff, Berardi, Schenck. NAYS – None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Ordinance being #1932. ORDINANCE – AMENDING SECTION 3-8-11 (INTOXICATING LIQUORS: BONDS REQUIRED). First reading, read by title. City Attorney Chrissie Peterson mentioned as a alternative to the bond and upon approval by the local liquor control commission, the licensee can also post as surety: cash, postal money order, draft or cashier’s check in the sum of five hundred dollars payable to the city conditioned upon the said licensee observing all requirements of this chapter and the laws of the state. RESOLUTION – APPROVING A PRE-ANNEXATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CANTON AND RAY AND EMILY CLEER. First reading, read by title. Alderman Berardi made the motion the resolution be adopted. Was duly seconded by Alderman Strandberg. The motion carried by voice vote, and was unanimous. Resolution being #3859. 6 RESOLUTION – APPROVING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SPOON RIVER PARTNERSHIP FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. First reading, read by title. Alderman Nidiffer made the motion the resolution be adopted. Was duly seconded by Alderman Schenck. Discussion. Alderman Schenck thought and addendum to the agreement of the hourly rate charge should be on the agreement since mentioned several times in the agreement. The motion and second agreed to the amendment. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Schenck, Berardi, Sarff, West, Nidiffer, Strandberg, Lewis. NAYS – None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Resolution being #3860. RESOLUTION – FOR MAINTENANCE OF STREETS USING MFT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $250,000. First reading, read by title. Alderman Sarff made the motion the resolution be adopted. Was duly seconded by Strandberg. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Lewis, Strandberg, Nidiffer, West, Sarff, Berardi, Schenck. NAYS – None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Resolution being #3861. AGREEMENT – MUNICIPAL ESTIMATE OF MAINTENANCE COSTS $249,504.82. First reading, read by title. Alderman West made the motion the agreement be adopted. Was duly seconded by Alderman Sarff. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Schenck, Berardi, Sarff, West, Nidiffer, Strandberg, Lewis. NAYS – None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Agreement being #3862. AGREEMENT – REQUEST FOR EXPENDITURE/AUTHORIZATION OF MFT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $249,504.82. First reading, read by title. Alderman Sarff made the motion the agreement be adopted. Was duly seconded by Alderman Berardi. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Lewis, Strandberg, Nidiffer, West, Sarff, Berardi, Schenck. NAYS – None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Agreement being #3863. EXECUTIVE SESSION – NEGOTIATIONS, GRIEVANCE & PERSONNEL – TO DISCUSS PERSONNEL, FIRE CONTRACTS AND PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS. Alderman Sarff made the motion to go into executive session to discuss Personnel, Fire and Public Works contracts. Was duly seconded by Alderman Berardi. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Schenck, Berardi, Sarff, West, Nidiffer, Strandberg, Lewis. NAYS – None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. 7 The regular scheduled Council meeting convened for executive session at 7:39 p.m. The regular scheduled Council meeting reconvened into open session at 8:17 p.m. ADJOURN There being no further business Alderman Sarff made the motion to adjourn. Was duly seconded by Alderman Nidiffer. The motion carried by voice vote, and was unanimous. Mayor Meade adjourned the meeting at 8:18 p.m. ____________________________, Nancy Whites, City Clerk APPROVED: ________________________, Kevin Meade, Mayor 8