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Home My WebLink About02-15-2022 Council Meeting Minutes CANTON x825 CANTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2022 at 6:30pm Historic Depot-Donald E Edwards Way 50 North 4t" Avenue Canton 11 61520 A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held on February 15, 2022 (6:30pm) via zoom. STAFF IN ATTENDANCE: Mayor Kent McDowell, City Clerk Diana Pavley Rock, Attorney Chris Jump, Treasurer Crystal Wilkinson, Interim Fire Chief Tony Plumer, Interim Police Chief Michael Eveland, Superintendent Ron Robinson, System Maintenance Superintendent Dash Wilson, Utility DirectorJoe Carruthers, Comptroller Beka Schultz, City Engineer Keith Plavec MEDIA IN ATTENDANCE: Fulton Democrat, Daily Ledger PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPENED THE MEETING INVOCATION— Mayor Kent McDowell PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett X Alderperson X Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz X Alderperson Hale X Alderperson West X Alderperson Lovell X Alderperson Nelson X Alderperson X Chamberlin ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA Treasurer Wilkinson explained that the disbursement report was on the last meeting, so this should be removed from the finance committee agenda. Alderperson Justin Nelson said that he would like to strike the first item from the Negotiations, Grievance and Personnel committee agenda. Alderperson Nelson also asked to move his committee items to the beginning of the meeting so he could be excused immediately after. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL OF THE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES HELD FEBRUARY 1, 2022 POLICE REPORT FIRE REPORT PUBLIC WORKS REPORT Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Hale/Nelson to approve the consent agenda. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett X Alderperson X Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz X Alderperson Hale X Alderperson West X Alderperson Lovell X Alderperson Nelson X Alderperson X Chamberlin The motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS: NEGOTIATIONS, GRIEVANCE & PERSONNEL ALDERPERSON JUSTIN NELSON, CHAIR DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON: A RESOLUTION APPROVING A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT AND RELATED AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF CANTON AND CANTON FIREFIGHTERS, LOCAL 1897, I.A.F.F., A.F.F.I., AFL/CIO AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE SAID COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT Motion and second were made by Alderperson Justin Nelson/Angela Hale to approve the collective bargaining agreement and related agreements between the City of Canton and Canton Firefighters Local 1897, I.A.F.F. A.F.F.I., AFL/CIO and authorizing and directing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute said collective bargaining agreement. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett X Alderperson X Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz X Alderperson Hale X Alderperson West X Alderperson Lovell X Alderperson Nelson X Alderperson X Chamberlin The motion carried. Alderperson Justin Nelson left the meeting. FINANCE ALDERPERSON ANDRA CHAMBERLIN, CHAIR BILL LIST Motion and second were made by Alderperson Andra Chamberlin/Angela Lingenfelter to approve the bill list. Discussion: Attorney Jump suggested having the item on the bill list for case involving Taylor Long be paid from a different fund, since this is a commercial property. The demolition fund is designed more for the residential properties. Amended motion and second were made by Alderperson Andra Chamberlin/Angela Lingenfelter to approve the bill list with the changes. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett X Alderperson X Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz X Alderperson Hale X Alderperson West X Alderperson Lovell X Alderperson Nelson X Alderperson X Chamberlin The motion carried. LEGAL AND ORDINANCE ALDERPERSON CRAIG WEST, CHAIR DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A RESOLUTION APPROVING A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE PURPOSES OF DEMOLISHING 124 MARTIN AVENUE, CANTON ILLINOIS. This item was tabled to the first meeting in March. DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A TIF REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CANTON, FULTON COUNTY, ILLINOIS AND MIDWEST CEDAR&TIMBER, LLC (2ND READING) No discussion took place. Motion and second were made by Alderperson Craig West/Angela Lingenfelter to approve the ordinance and place it on file. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett X Alderperson X Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz X Alderperson Hale X Alderperson West X Alderperson Lovell X Alderperson Nelson X Alderperson X Chamberlin The motion carried. DISCUSS,CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CANTON AND LOZIER OIL COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE OF FUEL Utility Director Joe Carruthers explained that this is the third year that the city has used their customer fuel contract. This is a way for the city to lock in their fuel rates, which creates a savings for the city. Motion and second were made by Alderperson Craig West/Andra Chamberlin to approve the resolution and place it on file. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett X Alderperson X Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz X Alderperson Hale X Alderperson West X Alderperson Lovell X Alderperson Nelson X Alderperson X Chamberlin The motion carried. DISCUSS CONSIDER,AND VOTE ON:AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 10, SECTION 1 OF THE CITY CODE FOR PURPOSES OF STOP SIGNS LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF SYCAMORE STREET AND NORTH FIRST AVENUE (1ST READING). Attorney Jump explained that discussion took place with the city engineer, police chief and the school district regarding a stop sign that was located on school property. After looking further into the ordinance, it was realized that there was a typo with Sycamore Street vs Sycamore Terrace. Sycamore changes from Terrace to Street once you cross Main Street. One of the stop signs may not have been included, so the proposed ordinance will make the update to reflect the locations of the current stop signs at the Northwest and Southwest corners of 15t Avenue and Sycamore Street. Motion and second were made by Alderperson Craig West/Andra Chamberlin to waive the first reading of the ordinance. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett X Alderperson X Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz X Alderperson Hale X Alderperson West X Alderperson Lovell X Alderperson Nelson X Alderperson X Chamberlin The motion carried. Motion and second were made by Alderperson Craig West/Andra Chamberlin to approve the ordinance and place it on file. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett X Alderperson X Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz X Alderperson Hale X Alderperson West X Alderperson Lovell X Alderperson Nelson X Alderperson X Chamberlin The motion carried. DISCUSS CONSIDER,AND VOTE ON:AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 1, CHAPTER 13, SECTION 1 OF THE CITY CODE FOR PURPOSES OF DESIGNATING CITY DEPOSITORIES (1sT READING). Treasurer Crystal Wilkinson explained that the current code needed to be updated to reflect current banks that are being used. The proposed ordinance updates the proper names of financial institutions used for various accounts. Motion and second were made by Alderperson Craig West/Jeff Fritz to waive the first reading of the ordinance. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett X Alderperson X Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz X Alderperson Hale X Alderperson West X Alderperson Lovell X Alderperson Nelson X Alderperson X Chamberlin The motion carried. Motion and second were made by Alderperson Craig West/Jeff Fritz to approve the ordinance and place it on file. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett X Alderperson X Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz X Alderperson Hale X Alderperson West X Alderperson Lovell X Alderperson Nelson X Alderperson X Chamberlin The motion carried DISCUSS, CONSIDER, AND VOTE ON: A RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGES TO EXISTING CHECKING ACCOUNTS AT MIDAMERICA NATIONAL BANK FOR THE WATER/SEWER GENERAL FUND. Treasurer Crystal Wilkinson explained that the water and sewer general fund has a sweep account attached to it,which draws interest for the city after a specific trigger amount is reached. Once the limit is reached, the funds are swept into a higher interest- bearing account. The new account will increase from .006% to .02%. The city will transfer from the former sweep account to the newly established sweep account with the higher interest rate at Midamerica National Bank. Motion and second were made by Alderperson Craig West/Angela Lingenfelter to approve the resolution and place it on file. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett X Alderperson X Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz X Alderperson Hale X Alderperson West X Alderperson Lovell X Alderperson Nelson X Alderperson X Chamberlin The motion carried. DISCUSS, CONSIDER, AND VOTE ON: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8, CHAPTER 8, SECTION 4 (THE RULES, REGULATIONS AND DEFINITIONS OF CEMETERY) OF THE CANTON MUNICIPAL CODE (1ST READING). Attorney Jump explained that two sections of the code are being amended as it relates to the foundations. Language was added for the purpose of foundation flanges, polished granite shall be the only permissible material for foundation flanges. The installation of concrete foundations is prohibited. The other change was in relation to decoration cleanup. Rather than being three times per year, it will now be two times per year that the cemetery shall have when the decorations will be removed. Decorations to be retained shall be removed prior to the 7-day period, rather than 15 days. Language was also changed to reflect the dates that all decorations be removed from the grave site-which is from April 1-April 7. The second date is from July 15-July 21that ground level decorations will be removed. Motion and second were made by Alderperson Craig West/Andra Chamberlin to waive the rules for the second reading of the ordinance. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett X Alderperson X Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz X Alderperson Hale X Alderperson West X Alderperson Lovell X Alderperson Nelson X Alderperson X Chamberlin The motion carried. Motion and second were made by Alderperson Craig West/Andra Chamberlin to approve the ordinance and place it on file. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett X Alderperson X Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz X Alderperson Hale X Alderperson West X Alderperson Lovell X Alderperson Nelson X Alderperson X Chamberlin The motion carried. DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON PROPOSING TO THE JOINT PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE TO REGULATE THE OPERATION OF SHORT-TERM RENTALS WITHIN THE CITY. Attorney Jump explained that the city has some individuals in town that would like to open some Airbnb's in the city. Attorney Jump recommended having these request go before the zoning commission. A license would need to be issued to open an Airbnb. Having any requests for an Airbnb go before the commission would also create an opportunity for any objections from neighbors that might be opposed to having an Airbnb next to them. Individuals opening an Airbnb would also be required to pay hotel/motel taxes. Attorney Jump recommends sending this item to the planning and zoning commission for their review and recommendation. Motion and second were made by Alderperson Craig West/Angela Lingenfelter to propose the ordinance amending the zoning code to regulate the operation of short-term rentals within the city to the joint planning and zoning commission. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett X Alderperson X Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz X Alderperson Hale X Alderperson West X Alderperson Lovell X Alderperson Nelson X Alderperson X Chamberlin The motion carried. DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON APPROVING A RESOLUTION APPROVING STIPULATIONS AND OTHER AGREEMENTS WITH CANTON HARVESTER INN FOR PROPERTYTAXES IN RELATION TO TAX YEARS 2020-2023 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY AND MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO ACCOMPLISH SAME. Attorney Jump explained that there is a settlement agreement to go along with the resolution that will need to be executed by the Fulton County Board of Review as well as the Canton Harvester Inn. This would resolve the current pending property tax appeal case as well as the appeal before the Fulton County Board of Review for 2021 taxes. The PTAB case is 2020, the board of review case is 2021. It would also reach an agreement on the equalized assessed value for tax years 2022 and 2023. Attorney Jump said he would like the approval prior to entering into the settlement agreement. Motion and second were made byAlderperson Craig West/Angela Hale to approve the resolution and place it on file. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett X Alderperson X Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz X Alderperson Hale X Alderperson West X Alderperson Lovell X Alderperson Nelson X Alderperson X Chamberlin The motion carried COMMUNITY& INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ALDERPERSON JOHN LOVELL, CHAIR PUBLIC WORKS, WATER& SEWER ALDERPERSON ANGELA LINGENFELTER, CHAIR PUBLIC SAFETY AND TRAFFIC ALDERPERSON ANGELA HALE, CHAIR STREETS AND GARBAGE ALDERPERSON JEFF FRITZ, CHAIR LAKE, BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS ALDERPERSON GREG GOSSETT, CHAIR MAYOR COMMUNICATION Mayor McDowell thanked all city staff for their work in cleaning the city streets after the recent snow storm. Mayor McDowell reminded the public that the city is under another winter warning this coming weekend and the parking ban will be in place. Vehicles should be removed from the street so the street department can remove snow from the streets. Beginning in March, the meetings will return to in person and will be held at the historic depot. The mask ban will be removed at the end of February, but anyone that feels uncomfortable are encouraged to wear a mask. OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Attorney Jump said that he is working at revising some ordinances as it pertains to tobacco violations. There has been a significant rise in the ordinance violations in relation to tobacco. Vaping has become more popular along with the tobaccoless nicotine pouches. The ordinances will need to be updated to reflect these items. Determination will need to be made on violations for juveniles in working together with the school district on these violations. A draft ordinance will be brought to council at a later meeting. ADJOURNMENT MOTION and second were made by Alderpersons Craig West/Jeff Fritz to adjourn. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett X Alderperson X Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz X Alderperson Hale X Alderperson West X Alderperson Lovell X Alderperson Nelson X Alderperson X Chamberlin The motion carried. Diana Pavley Rock, City Clerk Kent McDowell, Mayor