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Home My WebLink About04-08-09 Canton City Council Meeting MinutesPUBLIC HEARING THE CITY OF CANTON ANNUAL BUDGET 6:30 P.M. AT THE HISTORIC DEPOT Tuesday, April 8, 2009 Mayor Kevin R. Meade called the Public Hearing to order at 6:30 p.m. and asked the audience three times if they had any comments to make. No one in the audience responded to the request. Then Mayor Kevin R. Meade asked the Council members three times if they had any comments to make. No council member responded to the request. Alderman Sarff made the motion to adjourn the Public Hearing on the Annual Budget, was duly seconded by Alderman Ihnes. The motion was by unanimous voice vote. The Public Hearing adjourned at 6:33 p.m. The Canton City Council meeting was held on April 8t", in Council Chambers, at the Historic Depot, 50 North 4t" Avenue, Canton, Illinois. 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 at 6:33 p.m. Present -Aldermen Eric Schenck, Joe Berardi, Larry Sarff, Gerald Ellis, Pamela Ihnes, Jason Strandberg. Absent -Aldermen Craig West, Sonya Lewis. Others attending -Mayor Kevin R. Meade, City Clerk Nancy Whites, City Treasurer Aaron Anderson, City Attorney Chrissie Peterson, Keith Plavec of Maurer Stutz Inc., Police Chief Dan Taylor, Fire Chief Bonnie Cremer, Public Works Director Cliff O'Brien, Wastewater Treatment Plant Supt. Joe Carruthers, Water Treatment Plant Supt. Greg Pollitt, System Maintenance Supt. Bill Terry, and Video Services by Joe Ginger. In the audience was News Media of John Froehling from the Daily Ledger, Mark Bixler from WBYS Radio, Stacey Creasey for The Democrat monthly newspaper, SRPED Executive Director Mark Rothert and wife Brenda, and several people for the Fulton County Citizens for Growth for the mine proposal, and also the Mine Petitions against the mine. 1 Brenda Dilts -present mine petitions. Brenda made the following comments -Mayor Meade, City Council members on behalf of the members of the Canton Area Citizens for Environmental Issues, Canton Lake and its Watershed. 1 am presenting to you the names of 478 persons who are seriously interested in preserving and protecting the land north of Canton, the Canton Lake and its Watershed. WE CHOSE TO ASK FOR SIGNATURES FROM THOSE WHO UNDERSTOOD WHAT THEY WERE SIGNING THEIR NAMES TO AND THE EXACT LOCATION OF THE MINE. We feel that the location of North Canton Main Permit #385 will have negative and harmful effects on the residents living in Canton, Canton Lake area, Canton Township and Orion Township. It will impact the growth and development of Canton to the north and east. The State of Illinois, City of Canton, Fulton County, Orion and Canton Township government officials should consider the value of Copperas Creek which feeds the Canton Lake Watershed and runs to the Illinois River. The Watershed needs to be protected and always should be considered off limits to any hazardous or damaging industry. Our group supports responsible and fair economic growth, but not when it is damaging to the property values of the people living within the area, their wells, or quality of life; to the environment whether we refer to animal life, plant, and trees, air quality or to the increased hazardous large truck traffic. This is not a mining company like the ones we have known in the past. This is a group of investors which has memberships, home office in Chicago, which intends to mine the land for 5 to 10 years and leave. The mining is usually contracted out to a non-union mining contractor. We are here, not for profit, but because we CARE about our neighbors, our community, and are precious resources of clean air, prime farmland, plentiful water and the tranquility of our lives. Brenda Dilts Mayor Kevin R. Meade thanked Brenda for bringing the petitions to council's attention. z Fulton County Citizens for Growth. Gale DeRenzy brought in petitions totally 2200 signatures. Gale said he is the chairman of the Citizens for Growth that support the Canton, Illinois North Mine proposal and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources permit #385. This project will generate needed jobs for our area and provide other economic benefits. Gale said he would bring in the petitions tomorrow. Mayor Kevin R. Meade said to give them to City Clerk Nancy Whites, and thanked Gale for coming. Consent Agenda Minutes of Council meeting held on March 17, 2009 Minutes of Mechanical Committee meeting held on March 24, 2009 Alderman Sarff made the motion to approve the Consent Agenda and was duly seconded by Alderman Strandberg. The motion was by unanimous voice vote. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Public Safety & Traffic. Council Action Request to purchase tires from KC Sales. Alderman Berardi made the motion to approve of purchasing 8 tires for the Fire Department from KC Sales in the amount of $3,000.00. And was duly seconded by Alderman Sarff. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Strandberg, Ihnes, Ellis, Sarff, Berardi, Schenck. NAYS -None. 6 AYES, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT. Motion carried. Streets & Garbage. Council Action FY 10 Street Program of MFT funds adopting 2009 Maintenance Program. Alderman Strandberg made the motion to accept the FY 10 Street Program of MFT funds by adopting the 2009 Maintenance Program and take off the alley that 3 was recommended earlier by Alderman Ihnes. Was duly seconded by Alderman Ellis. Discussion. Alderman Schenck mentioned this alley is between Elm and Chestnut on Avenue D. Alderman Berardi wants to have the streets published in the newspaper. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Schenck, Berardi, Sarff, Ellis, Ihnes, Strandberg. NAYS -None. 6 AYES, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT. Motion carried. Lake, Buildings & Grounds. Council Action Canton Lake Master Plan Modifications. Alderman Schenck made the motion to refer the modifications that he had made to Rachel Rose who drafted the Canton Lake Master Plan and for her to make her recommendation. Was duly seconded by Alderman Strandberg. The motion was by unanimous voice vote. Lake Improvements Old Boat Dock of Option 3 for $104,268. Alderman Schenck made the motion to approve of Option 3 in the amount of $104,268 for future development at the site. Was duly seconded by Alderman Ellis. The motion was by unanimous voice vote. Public Works, Water & Sewer. Council Action Radial Collector Well Pay Application for #4, from Reynolds Inc. Alderman Schenck made the motion to accept payment to Reynolds, Inc. for Radial Collector Well for pay application of #4 in the amount of $121,770.00, and paid from the Bonding Account. Was duly seconded by Alderman Strandberg. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Strandberg, Ihnes, Ellis, Sarff, Berardi, Schenck. NAYS - None. 6 AYES, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT. Motion carried. WWTP Secondary Clarifier #6 for $12,870 from Leander Construction. Alderman Schenck made the motion to accept Leander Construction request for $12,870 for the WWTP Secondary Clarifier #6 and paid from the Bonding Account. Was duly seconded by Alderman Sarff. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Schenck, Berardi, Sarff, Ellis, Ihnes, Strandberg. NAYS -None. 6 AYES, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT. 4 IH Site Project Iron Hustler Excavating Inc. Alderman Schenck made the motion to accept the request from Iron Hustler Excavating Inc. for the IH Site in the amount of $77,575.13 for Invoice #5576. Was duly seconded by Alderman Sarff. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Strandberg, Ihnes, Ellis, Sarff, Berardi, Schenck. NAYS -None. 6 AYES, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT. Motion carried. Report from Treasurer on options of refinancing TIF with 3 local banks. City Treasurer Aaron Anderson said he met with the bankers today and talked about meeting with Thomas Jacobs Association of what the City can do. Alderman Berardi asked Alderman Strandberg if he had met with Aaron when he talked to the three bankers? Alderman Strandberg said he did not meet with Aaron and the bankers. Alderman Sarff wants to have this on the Clerical Committee next week's agenda under Finance Committee. White Court & Pine Streetscape Plan approval for Option 5 for a sidewalk. Alderman Schenck mentioned this is for the sidewalk in front of White Oaks Bar & Grille new building on the corner of White Court and Pine Street. Maurer Stutz Inc. had put together various options and some of those options would have bump outs in the street. The Committee had recommended Option 5. Alderman Schenck made the motion to accept Option 5 and to include $25,000 for the sidewalk. Was duly seconded by Alderman Ihnes. Discussion. Alderman Berardi said the meeting obligation for White Oaks Bar & Grille is like the sidewalk for Crawfords building. And I will not support this project because of lay-offs at Caterpillar and we do not have to do a complete project on this corner. And have we put together a TIF Budget? Mayor Kevin R. Meade said this is just adopting Option 5 for doing the sidewalk only, and how the Option 5 lays it out. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Schenck, Berardi, Sarff, Ellis, Ihnes, Strandberg. NAYS -None. 6 AYES, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT. Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR KEVIN R. MEADE. Appointment. Alderman Sarff made the motion for the appointment of Drake Wilson as the Animal Control Officer to be confirmed. Was duly seconded by Alderman Strandberg. Discussion. Mayor Kevin R. Meade mentioned that two equally 5 qualified men have been interviewed by the department heads, then I interviewed them. One of them has been in the military and the City gives preference to those in the military. The motion was by unanimous voice vote. Resignation. Alderman Strandberg made the motion to accept Alderman Sonya Lewis resignation effective May 5 with regret. Was duly seconded by Alderman Ihnes. The motion was by unanimous voice vote. OLD BUSINESS: ORDINANCE -AMENDING CHAPTER 11 OF TITLE 3, (TATTOO AND BODY PIERCING ESTABLISHMENTS) OF THE CANTON MUNICIPAL CODE. Second reading, read by title. Alderman Sarff made the motion the ordinance be placed on its passage. Was duly seconded by Alderman Strandberg. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Strandberg, Ihnes, Ellis, Sarff, Berardi, Schenck. NAYS -None. 6 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT, 1 RESIGNED. Motion carried. Ordinance being #1967. ORDINANCE -APPROVING IDENTITY THEFT PREVENTION PROGRAM. Second reading, read by title. Alderman Ihnes made the motion the ordinance be placed on its passage. Was duly seconded by Alderman Ellis. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Schenck, Berardi, Sarff, Ellis, Ihnes, Strandberg. NAYS -None. 6 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT, 1 RESIGNED. Motion carried. Ordinance being #1968. ORDINANCE - GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW MULTI-FAMILY DWELLINGS ON 2ND FLOOR OF THE COMMERCIAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 3, 5, AND 15 OF EAST SIDE SQUARE. Second reading, read by title. Alderman Ellis made the motion the ordinance be placed on its passage. Was duly seconded by Alderman Strandberg. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Schenck, Berardi, Sarff, Ellis, Ihnes, Strandberg. NAYS -None. 6 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT, 1 RESIGNED. Motion carried. Ordinance being #1969. NEW BUSINESS: ORDINANCE -AMENDING CHAPTER 8 (INTOXICATING LIQUORS) TO CREATE A GOLF COURSE LICENSE. First reading, read by title. Alderman Sarff wants to put 6 this on the agenda next week for the Clerical Committee under Legal & Ordinance for discussion. ORDINANCE -DESIGNATING LOCATION OF TAXI STAND TITLE 3, CHAPTER 10, SECTION 7 OF THE CANTON MUNICIPAL CODE. First reading, read by title. ORDINANCE -AMENDING CAMPING FEES FOR LAKE CANTON PER SECTION 8-11- 7-5 (A)(2)(a) OF THE CANTON MUNICIPAL CODE. First reading, read by title. ORDINANCE -APPROVING THE CITY OF CANTON ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010. First reading, read by title. ADJOURN Being no further business -Alderman Ihnes made the motion to adjourn. Was seconded by Alderman Sarff. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The City Council meeting adjourned at 7:12 p.m. Nancy Whites, City Clerk APPROVED: Kevin R. Meade, Mayor