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Home My WebLink About12-02-08 Canton City Council Meeting Minutes A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held December 2, 2008 in th Council Chambers at 50 North 4 Avenue, Canton, Illinois. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed with prayer given by City Clerk Nancy Whites. Mayor Kevin Meade as for roll call at 6:30 p.m. Present – Aldermen Eric Schenck, Joe Berardi, Larry Sarff, Craig West, David Nidiffer, Pamela Ihnes, Jason Strandberg, Sonya Lewis. Absent – None. Present – Mayor Kevin R. Meade, City Clerk Nancy Whites, Interim City Treasurer Aaron Anderson, City Attorney Chrissie Peterson, Police Chief W. Dan Taylor, Fire Chief Bonnie Cremer, Public Works Director Cliff O’Brien, Wastewater Treatment Supt. Joe Carruthers, Water Treatment Supt. Greg Pollitt, and Video Services from Joe Ginger. In the audience – Aaron and Jessica Anderson, Jody Lewis (Aaron and Jody are candidates for office of City Treasurer.), Attorney John McCarthy, Gil Johnson, Mark & Brenda Rothert, outgoing City Treasurer Julie Smick, News Media John Froheling from Daily Ledger, Mark Bixler from WBYS Radio, Wendy Martin from The Democrat, Police Officer Brett Butler and wife. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes of Council meeting November 18, 2008 Minutes of Mechanical Committee November 25, 2008 Alderman West made the motion to approve the Consent Agenda and place on file. Was duly seconded by Alderman Nidiffer. The motion was by unanimous voice vote. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Public Safety & Traffic. Council Action 1 Council meeting 12-2-08 IMLRMA Insurance Payment. Alderman Berardi made the motion to make two payments. Was duly seconded by Alderman Lewis. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Schenck, Berardi, Sarff, West, Nidiffer, Ihnes, Strandberg, Lewis. NAYS – None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Streets & Garbage Council Action None. Lake, Buildings & Grounds. Council Action None. Public Works, Water & Sewer. Council Action Bradley Corner Sewage Pumping Station Improvements. Alderman Schenck made the motion approve payment #1 from Leander Construction in the amount of $20,383.20 and paid from Water & Sewer Bonding funds. Was duly seconded by Alderman Berardi. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Lewis, Strandberg, Ihnes, Nidiffer, West, Sarff, Berardi, Schenck. NAYS – None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. WWTP Improvements for Secondary Clarifier for payment #1, and Change Order #1, from Leander Construction. Alderman Schenck made the motion to approve payment #1 for the Secondary Clarifier Improvements and Change Order #1 from Leander Construction in the amount of $16,749.43, and paid from Water & Sewer Bonding funds. Was duly 2 Council meeting 12-2-08 seconded by Alderman Sarff. Roll call. Alderman Schenck, Berardi, Sarff, West, Nidiffer, Ihnes, Strandberg, Lewis. NAYS – None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. WTP Improvements of Finished Water Storage Facility for payment #10 from Leander Construction. Alderman Schenck made the motion to approve payment #10 for Finished Water Storage Facility from Leander Construction in the amount of $144,454.09 and paid from Water & Sewer Bonding fund. Was duly seconded by Alderman Lewis. Roll call. Aldermen Lewis, Strandberg, Ihnes, Nidiffer, West, Sarff, Berardi, Schenck. NAYS – None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. 24’ Raw Water Transmission Main of payment #5, from Reynolds Inc. Alderman Schenck made the motion to approve payment #5, from Reynolds Inc. for 24’ Raw Water Transmission Main in the amount of $709,567.13. Was duly seconded by Alderman Lewis. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Schenck, Berardi, Sarff, West, Nidiffer, Ihnes, Strandberg, Lewis. NAYS – None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. BID OPENING FOR SALE OF IH PROPERTY. Mayor Kevin Meade said to hold over until the executive session is held. The Council meeting reconvened in to open session and will now consider the Bid Opening. Alderman Strandberg made the motion to consider opening the bid, with no th minimum bid required, at the recess council meeting for December 11, 2008 th 9:30 a.m. at the Council Chambers, Historic Depot, 50 North 4 Avenue. Was duly seconded by Alderman West. The motion was by unanimous voice vote. COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR KEVIN MEADE – Appointment of City Treasurer. 3 Council meeting 12-2-08 Mayor Kevin Meade commented that Julie Smick the Interim City Treasurer did a phenomenal job. She was working a full time position elsewhere and worked nights and weekends for the City. Alderman Sarff made the motion the appointment of Aaron Anderson as Interim City Treasurer be confirmed. Was duly seconded by Alderman West. Discussion. Alderman Strandberg commented this has been a struggle as this is our third treasurer. Two people have picked up petitions and I am not endorsing any candidate by the vote. Alderman Berardi said this should be brought to council in executive session and also the hiring of a Budget Director. How long has the Budget Director been with the City? Mayor Meade commented that John Favorita has been here a few months. Alderman Berardi said the Budget Director does the same work as the city treasurer, and don’t believe this one is willing to put in the hours. I feel we need to interview them personally. The motion was by unanimous voice vote. Oath of Office for City Treasurer. Aaron Anderson took the oath from Nancy Whites, City Clerk. Oath of Office for Police Officer. Brett Butler Police Officer took the oath from Nancy Whites, City Clerk. Appointment of Water Clerk. Alderman Sarff made the motion the employment of Cessely McGhee as water clerk be confirmed. Was duly seconded by Alderman Strandberg. The motion was by unanimous voice vote. Mayor Kevin Meade thanked police Chief Dan Taylor and the department for never giving up finding the missing woman. She was found alive and well. Kayma Duncan was congratulated for having 30 years with the City. Christmas lights around the trees in the downtown area were donated by Bill Cook to spruce up the City. 4 Council meeting 12-2-08 Alderman Schenck commented on the nice Christmas Tree that was donated to the City. The Kekouk Railroad will bring the Santa Train to Canton on the tracks running th east and west of Canton. This will be December 13, and to meet all the children. OLD BUSINESS: ORDINANCE - AMENDING CHAPTER 8 (INTOXICATING LIQUORS) OF THE CANTON MUNICIPAL CODE. Second reading, read by title. Alderman Sarff made the motion to have the ordinance sent to the Legal & Ordinance Committee. Was duly seconded by Alderman West. Discussion. Alderman Berardi asked if this came about because of one incident? Mayor Kevin Meade answered that the council members had asked the city attorney to draft the ordinance. The motion was by unanimous voice vote. ORDINANCE – RE-ZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF CANTON, FULTON COUNTY, ILLILNOIS. (GIL A. JOHNSON AND MICHELE M. JOHNSON.) Second reading, read by title. Alderman West made the motion to place the ordinance on its passage. Was duly seconded by Alderman Nidiffer. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Lewis, Strandberg, Ihnes, Nidiffer, West, Sarff, Berardi, Schenck. NAYS – None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. Ordinance being #1955. ORDINANCE – VACATING MERCANTILE COURT IN THE CITY OF CANTON, FULTON COUNTY ILLINOIS. Second reading, read by title. Alderman Sarff made the motion to place the ordinance on its passage. Was duly seconded by Alderman Strandberg. Discussion. Alderman Berardi wants to have the third paragraph taken out that refers to crossroad as the property is not land locked. The motion and second agreed to amend their motion. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Schenck, Berardi, Sarff, West, Nidiffer, Ihnes, Strandberg, Lewis. NAYS – None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. Ordinance being #1956. 5 Council meeting 12-2-08 NEW BUSINESS: ORDINANCE – LEVYING AND ASSESSING TAXES FOR CORPORATE PURPOSES OF THE CITY OF CANTON, ILLINOIS, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MAY 1, 2008, AND ENDING APRIL 30, 2009. First reading, read by title. ORDINANCE – ABATING ALL OF THE BOND LEVY FOR THE 2008-2009 FISCAL YEAR ($26,430.00 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT ALTERNATE REVENUE BONDS SERIES 2005). First reading, read by title. ORDINANCE – ABATING ALL OF THE BOND LEVY FOR THE 2008-2009 FISCAL YEAR ($1,150,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT ALTERNATE REVENUE BONDS SERIES 2002). First reading, read by title. RESOLUTION – APPLYING TO THE STATE OF ILLINOIS FOR A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT. Mayor Kevin Meade announced the resolution will be discussed in executive session before first reading. The Council meeting reconvened in to open session and will now consider the resolution for first reading. The Resolution had first reading, and read by title. Alderman Sarff made the motion the resolution be adopted. Was duly seconded by Alderman West. The motion was by unanimous voice vote. Resolution being #3875. RESOLUTION – SUPPORT OF (MIDAMERICA BANK FUNDING). Mayor Kevin Meade announced the resolution will be discussed in executive session before first reading. The Council meeting reconvened in to open session and will now consider the resolution for first reading. 6 Council meeting 12-2-08 The Resolution had first reading, and was read by title. Alderman Sarff made the motion the resolution be adopted. Was duly seconded by Alderman West. The motion was by unanimous voice vote. Resolution being #3876. RESOLUTION – COUNCIL RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT (CDAP GRANT). First reading, read by title. Alderman Strandberg made the motion for the resolution to be adopted. Was duly seconded by Alderman Nidiffer. Discussion. Mayor Kevin Meade said council has to agree to apply for a façade grant. The motion was by unanimous voice vote. Resolution being #3877. EXECUTIVE SESSION – PENDING/LITIGATION; AND, TO DISCUSS THE SALE PRICE OF LAND AT THE IH SITE. Alderman Strandberg made the motion to go in to executive session to discuss Pending/Litigation; and, the Sale Price of Land at the IH Site. Was duly seconded by Alderman Nidiffer. The motion was by unanimous voice vote. The regular scheduled council meeting recessed the meeting until December 2, 2008 at 7:38 p.m. to continue the Council meeting on December 11, 2008 at 9:30 th p.m. at the Historic Depot, 50 North 4 Avenue. ____________________________, Nancy Whites, City Clerk APPROVED: ____________________________, Kevin R. Meade, Mayor 7 8