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Home My WebLink About03-17-09 Canton City Council Meeting minutesThe Canton City Council meeting was held on March 17, 2009 in Council Chambers, at the Historic Depot, 50 North 4t" Avenue, Canton, Illinois. Mayor Kevin R. Meade called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed with the Invocation given by City Clerk Nancy Whites. Mayor Kevin R. Meade asked for roll call. Present -Aldermen Eric Schenck, Joe Berardi, Larry Sarff, Craig West, Jerry Ellis, Pamela Ihnes. Absent -Aldermen Jason Strandberg and Sonya Lewis. Mayor Meade said that Jason Strandberg is out of state and Sonya Lewis is also unavailable. Those also attending -Mayor Kevin R. Meade, City Clerk Nancy Whites, City Treasurer Aaron Anderson, City Attorney Chrissie Peterson, Acting Police Chief in the absence of Dan Taylor was Gerald Foreman, Fire Chief Bonnie Cremer, Public Works Director Clif O'Brien, Wastewater Treatment Supt. Joe Carruthers, Water Treatment Plant Supt. Greg Pollitt, Street Supt. George Spahn, and Video Services from Joe Ginger. In the audience was News Media of John Froehling from the Daily Ledger, Kevin Sampler from the Journal Star, and Wendy Martin from The Democrat; Executive Director SRPED Mark Rothert, candidate for Ward 2 Alderman Jeff Fritz, George Hall, Dominic Ascone General Manager of Comcast, and three members of Tattoo Parlor. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes of Council meeting held March 3, 2009 Minutes of Clerical Committee meeting held March 10, 2009 Alderman Sarff made the motion to accept the minutes as presented and placed on file. The motion was duly seconded by Alderman Ellis. The motion was by unanimous voice vote. Comcast Representative. Alderman Berardi said he invited Dominic Ascone to attend the meeting as three people had asked him about getting less channels and more cost. Dominic said 1 what has happened is some of the channels were moved and the cost remained the same. April of 08 was the last rate increase and they are not planning on one at this time. We have changed the format of the bills and we believe to be easier to read. We have had some issues with Channel 22. BILLS. Alderman Sarff made the motion that all bills presented be paid. Was duly seconded by Alderman West. Discussion. Alderman Berardi said he wants the dates on the bills from now on. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Ihnes, Ellis, West, Sarff, Schenck. NAYS -Alderman Berardi. 6 AYES, 1 NAY, 2 ABSENT. Motion carried. TREASURER'S AMENDED REPORT. City Treasurer Aaron Anderson said he made the correction under the TIF recap. Alderman West made the motion to approve the Treasurer's amended Report. Was duly seconded by Alderman Ihnes. The motion was by unanimous voice vote. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Finance -Alderman Jason Strandberg, cham. Council Action IDOT Stimulus Funding. Alderman Schenck made the motion to accept the Stimulus Funding from IDOT for Walnut Street from 5t" to 11t" Avenue and Elm Street from 15t Avenue to 4tn Avenue (approximate cost is $354,653 -assumes 15% for design engineering and construction engineering); and complete sidewalk removal along Ash Street from 5t" Avenue to 11t" Avenue (approximate cost $160,000). Was duly seconded by Alderman West. Discussion. Alderman Schenck asked if this is a FAU Project and the mayor answered it was. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Schenck, Berardi, Sarff, West, Ellis, Ihnes. NAYS -None. 6 AYES, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT. Motion carried. z Mayor Kevin R. Meade added Invoice SRPED Billing Summary for Quarter 3: November, December, and January 09 to the agenda. A summary of billable work hours performed by the Spoon River Partnership for Economic Development for the months of November, December of 2008 and January 2009. The annual agreement between the City of Canton and the SRPED states funding will be paid out of IH TIF funds, Industrial Park TIF funds, Hotel/Motel Tax funds, and the City's General Fund. The city made a payment of $45,000 from the city's General Fund to the SRPED on 5/22/08. This amount will be shown as a credit toward and General Fund-related work performed by the SRPED. Per the agreement, a maximum of $21,250 can be billed per quarter. Mark Rothert has distributed a copy of the work he has done and is requesting to be paid $10,000. Alderman Ihnes made the motion to pay SRPED for Economic Development $10,000 as requested. Was duly seconded by Alderman Sarff. The motion was by voice vote, and was not unanimous. Alderman Berardi voted nay. Legal & Ordinance -Alderman Jerry Ellis, cham. Council Action Building Inspector/Professional Property Management. City Attorney Chrissie Peterson said there are some minor issues with the City of Pekin on the inspections as they are not sure what to inspect! Alderman Ellis stated that the Professional Property Management bill was paid in December, 2008. Water Bill of Fresh Fire Church -Pastor Vicky Rilea. Alderman Ellis mentioned that the church does not want to be annex, they do want single water rates. No motion was made. Alderman Berardi wants the property annexed into the city. Alderman Ellis said it's already in process. Community & Industrial Development -Alderman Pamela Ihnes, cham. 3 Council Action None. Informational. Executive Director SRPED Mark Rothert presented Teska & Associates Streetscape Plan for 5t" Avenue to Pine Street and east side square. Mark said he wanted the council's input on this plan. Teska has noted the narrow roads. And on Elm Street, then the street becomes very wide at Aldi's. They call this a road diet, and use for planting trees, and such. Want to put a sidewalk on IH side with wiring in the sidewalk at that time. Alderman Sarff had concerns of narrowing the street due to Cook medical being there and using the street also. Mark said this would be taken into consideration. And Keith Plavec will meet with Teska and Associates also. The cost estimate is $28 million of Enhancement Funds through Stimulus. And we have applied for those funds. Let Mark know your thoughts by e-mail. Negotiations, Grievance & Personnel -Alderman Larry Sarff, cham. Zoning Officer. Council Action Mayor Kevin R. Meade asked the Council members what they wanted to do with it? Alderman Berardi said we need city engineer more than we need a zoning officer. Alderman Berardi made the motion to adopt the job description for a zoning officer as presented. Was duly seconded by Alderman Sarff. Discussion. Alderman Ellis said he disagreed with Alderman Berardi, you cannot expect the City of Pekin to do your inspections for ever. They should do the Water/Plumbing/Electrical work for the city. Do not have city engineer and Planning & Zoning position together, one can't do both. Alderman Schenck said this is an important position and we struggle with zoning issues and have a long list of projects for the last three years. We can keep one busy full-time. We need to move forward to advertise the position. Suggest advertising in the Peoria 4 Journal Star, Canton Daily Ledger, and one other. The motion was by unanimous voice vote. COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR KEVIN R. MEADE. Date change of Council meeting April 7 due to city election on that date. Mayor Kevin R. Meade said that on April 7 is a city election. Our ordinances states that the meeting then will be moved to the next day. So the council meeting for April 7 will be moved to April Stn OLD BUSINESS: ORDINANCE -PROVIDING FOR NO PARKING SIGN AT THE 200 BLOCK OF WEST PINE STREET, PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE STREET FOR 75 FEET EAST OF THE INTERSECTION WITH AVENUE C. Second reading, read by title. Alderman West made the motion the ordinance be placed on its passage. Was duly seconded by Alderman Berardi. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Ihnes, Ellis, West, Sarff, Berardi, Schenck. NAYS -None. 6 AYES, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT. Motion carried. Ordinance being #1966. NEW BUSINESS: ORDINANCE -AMENDING CHAPTER 11 OF TITLE 3, (TATTOO & BODY PIERCING ESTABLISHMENTS) OF THE CANTON MUNICIPAL CODE. First reading, read by title. One of the Tattoo Parlor owners said on page 5 of the ordinance, and Section E -wants to add -all needles for one use. ORDINANCE -APPROVING IDENTITY THEFT PREVENTION PROGRAM. First reading, read by title. ORDINANCE - GRANTNG A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW MULTI-FAMILY DWELLINGS ON 2ND FLOOR OF THE COMMERCIAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 3,5,& 15 OF EASTSIDE SQUARE. First reading, read by title. Alderman Berardi asked, what are we doing by not requiring parking? Alderman Schenck commented they should designate certain areas on the city streets. Alderman Sarff commented that I'm subsidized having a business parking on the city streets. Couldn't they rent parking spaces? I'm not for the citizens to provide parking. Alderman 5 Schenck commented the downtown is zone different and business is not zoned for those living in the apartments. We need to provide a designated area for them. Mayor Kevin R. Meade said he was going to be talking with Mr. Cook tomorrow and will ask where they are planning to have the people park the cars for those living in the apartments above the Randolph Building, and will bring back the information. RESOLUTION - APPROVING A REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE (FORMER) INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER SITE BETWEEN THE CITY OF CANTON, ILLINOIS AND COOK CANTON INCORPORATED. First reading, read by title. Alderman Berardi made the motion the resolution be adopted. Was duly seconded by Alderman Ihnes. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Schenck, Berardi, Sarff, West, Ellis Ihnes. 6 AYES, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT. Motion carried. Resolution being #3880. EXECUTIVE SESSION - TO DISCUSS FIRE NEGOTIATIONS; PENDING LITIGATION; AND PERSONNEL. Alderman Ihnes made the motion to go into executive session to discuss - Pending Litigation. Was duly seconded by Alderman Sarff. The motion was by unanimous voice vote. Mayor Kevin R. Meade had commented that the only executive session they needed was Pending Litigation. The regular scheduled Council meeting convened in executive session at 7:45 p.m. The regular scheduled Council meeting reconvened in open session at 8:00 p.m. to adjourn. ADJOURN No further business to conduct Alderman Sarff made the motion to adjourn. Was duly seconded by Alderman West. The motion was by unanimous voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. 6 Nancy Whites, City Clerk APPROVED: Kevin R. Meade, Mayor