HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-16-08 Canton City Council Meeting Minutes
A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held December 16, 2008 in
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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.
Absence of the mayor Kevin R. Meade Alderman Berardi made the motion to
nominate Alderman Sarff as mayor pro-tem for tonight’s meeting. Was duly
seconded by Alderman Nidiffer. The motion was by unanimous voice vote.
Mayor Pro-Tem Alderman Sarff ask for roll call at 6:31 p.m. Present – Aldermen
Eric Schenck, Joe Berardi, Larry Sarff, Craig West, David Nidiffer, Pamela Ihnes,
Jason Strandberg, Sonya Lewis. Absent – None.
Also present – City Clerk Nancy Whites, Interim City Treasurer Aaron Anderson,
City Attorney Chrissie Peterson, Police Officer Gerald Foreman sat in for Police
Chief W. Dan Taylor, Fire Chief Bonnie Cremer, Wastewater Treatment Plant Supt.
Joe Carruthers, Water Treatment Plant Supt. Greg Pollitt, and Video Services from
Joe Ginger.
In the audience – Jason Myetich from Maurer Stutz Inc., Mark Rothert of SRPED
Executive Director, News Media of John Froehling from the Daily Ledger.
BILLS
Alderman Strandberg made the motion all bills properly approve be paid,
excluding the bill from Property Management for $1200.00. Was duly seconded
by Alderman Lewis. Discussion. Alderman Berardi said he does not want this
company making the city’s inspection until he has insurance. Interim City
Treasurer was asked to check on late charges from the Wells Fargo bill from
Alderman Berardi. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Lewis, Strandberg, Ihnes, Nidiffer,
West, Sarff, Berardi, Schenck. NAYS – None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT.
Motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Minutes of Council Meeting December 2, 2008
Minutes of Clerical Committee December 9, 2008
Minutes of Reconvened Council meeting December 11, 2008
Mayor Pro-Tem Alderman Sarff said the minutes of December 9 Clerical
Committee needs to have another motion included in the White Court Signage.
Amendment - The motion was made by Alderman Sarff to recommend granting
the 4 variances, and to have staff bring draft ordinances and ideas to the Legal &
Ordinance Committee, and also for a sign ordinance so we can get a jump start on
Elm Street. Was duly seconded by Alderman Nidiffer. The motion was by
unanimous voice vote.
Alderman West made the motion to accept the Consent Agenda as amended for
the Clerical Committee December 9, 2008. Was duly seconded by Alderman
Nidiffer. The motion was by unanimous voice vote.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance – Alderman Jason Strandberg
None.
Community & Industrial Development – Alderman Pamela Ihnes
TIF Administration.
Alderman Ihnes made the motion to accept Tom Jacobs Associates as the TIF
Administrator. Was duly seconded by Alderman Strandberg. Roll call. AYES –
Aldermen Schenck, Berardi, Sarff, West, Nidiffer, Ihnes, Strandberg, Lewis. NAYS
– None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried.
Elm Street Corridor Streetscape Plan Addendum.
Alderman Ihnes made the motion to accept Teska Associates for extending down
Elm Street Corridor Streetscape Plan Addendum, and paid out of grant funds.
Was duly seconded by Alderman Strandberg. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Lewis,
Strandberg, Ihnes, Nidiffer, West, Sarff, Berardi, Schenck. NAYS – None. 8 AYES,
0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried.
Legal & Ordinance – Alderman David Nidiffer
None.
Negotiations, Grievance & Personnel – Alderman Larry Sarff
None.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR KEVIN R. MEADE –
Cook Canton Incorporated.
Mayor Kevin Meade attended part of the executive session and when the meeting
went into open session, Mayor Kevin Meade mentioned there was no need for
discussion on this issue.
OLD BUSINESS:
ORDINANCE – AMENDING CHAPTER 8 (INTOXICATING LIQUORS) OF THE
CANTON MUNICIPAL CODE. Second reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman
West the ordinance be placed on its passage. Was duly seconded by Alderman
Ihnes. Discussion. City Attorney Chrissie Peterson commented, that the only
change was adding in catering. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Schenck, Berardi,
Sarff, West, Nidiffer, Ihnes, Strandberg, Lewis. NAYS – None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0
ABSENT. Motion carried. Ordinance being #1957.
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. Second reading, read by title. Alderman West
made the motion the ordinance be placed on its passage. Was duly seconded by
Alderman Strandberg. Discussion. Alderman Berardi questioned the amount of
traveling expense allowed, and hope the people look at what degree they spend
on this. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Lewis, Strandberg, Ihnes, Nidiffer, West,
Sarff, Berardi, Schenck. NAYS – None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion
carried. Ordinance being #1958.
ORDINANCE – ABATING ALL OF THE BOND LEVY FOR THE 2008-2009 FISCAL
YEAR ($26,430.000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT ALTERNATE REVENUE BONDS SERIES
2005). Second reading, read by title. Alderman Strandberg made the motion
the ordinance be placed on its passage. 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.
Ordinance being #1959.
ORDINANCE – ABATING ALL OF THE BOND LEVY FOR THE 2008-2009 FISCAL
YEAR ($1,150,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT ALTERNATE REVENUE BONDS SERIES
2002). Second reading, read by title. Alderman Nidiffer made the motion the
ordinance be placed on its passage. Was duly seconded by Alderman West. Roll
call. AYES – Aldermen Lewis, Strandberg Ihnes, Nidiffer, West, Sarff, Berardi,
Schenck. NAYS – None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. Ordinance
being #1960.
NEW BUSINESS:
RESOLUTION – APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION FOR 2.27 MILES OF ILLINOIS ROUTE 78 (NORTH MAIN
STREET). First reading, read by title. Alderman Berardi made the motion the
resolution be adopted. Was duly seconded by Alderman West. Discussion.
Alderman Berardi mentioned that we need city administrator to keep things
going. When chairman’s change, priority’s change. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen
Schenck, Berardi, Sarff, West, Nidiffer, Ihnes, Strandberg, Lewis. NAYS – None.
8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. Resolution being #3878.
EXECUTIVE SESSION – FIRE DEPARTMENT NEGOTIATIONS. Alderman Strandberg
made the motion to go into executive session to discuss Fire Negotiations. Was
duly seconded by Alderman Nidiffer. The motion was by unanimous voice vote.
The regular scheduled council meeting convened into executive session at 7:15
p.m.
The regular scheduled council meeting reconvened into open session at 8:17 p.m.
ADJOURN
Alderman Strandberg made the motion to adjourn. Was duly seconded by
Alderman West. The motion was by unanimous voice vote.
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Nancy Whites, City Clerk
APPROVED:
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Kevin R. Meade, Mayor