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Home My WebLink About04-05-2022 Council Meeting Minutes CANTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 2022 at 6:30pm Historic Depot-Donald E Edwards Way th 50 North 4 Avenue Canton Il 61520 A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held on April 5, 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 Director Joe Carruthers, Comptroller Beka Schultz, City Engineer Keith Plavec MEDIA IN ATTENDANCE: Fulton Democrat 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 Attended Remotely Alderperson Lovell X Alderperson Nelson X Alderperson X Chamberlin ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL OF THE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES HELD MARCH 29, 2022 BILL LIST DISBURSEMENT REPORT TREASURER’S REPORT Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Hale/Lingenfelter 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: FINANCE ALDERPERSON ANDRA CHAMBERLIN, CHAIR DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR ALL CORPORATE PURPOSES OF THE CITY OF CANTON, FULTON COUNTY ILLINOIS IN LIEU OF AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MAY 1, 2022 AND ENDING ST APRIL 30, 2023. (1 READING) DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN ASBESTOS INSPECTION OF 360 E LINN STREET, CANTON IL 61520 RESOLUTION #5364 Attorney Jump explained that the city obtained an order authorizing the city to continue with the demolition of the property at 360 East Linn Street. The city will proceed with the next steps in the demolition process- which includes an asbestos inspection. The asbestos inspection will need to take place prior to placing bids for contractors on the demolition. The asbestos report would be provided to Engineer Keith Plavec to be used during the bidding process for the demolition. The city has been authorized by the courts to remove items from the building and to proceed with demolition. The city will need to track the expenses that are incurred on behalf of the city. Once the process is completed, the city will record a lien against the property and determine how to move forward. Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Chamberlin/Lingenfelter to authorize an asbestos inspection at 360 E Linn Street, Canton IL 61520. DISCUSSION: Attorney Jump explained that when the city initiated the lawsuit, Darrel Benedict was the owner of the property. After he was served papers, Darrel transferred the property to a person named Bill West. The city was not able to find Bill West. The city tried to serve him at the addresses provided which further delayed the process. There was a default judgement against him. There was one to the defendant- Charles Belamy trust that bought the taxes. They ended up filing for sale and error, so they were eventually dismissed from the case. The city added the Fulton County Trustee for taxing districts, because they hold the last few years of taxes because of the sale and error. As a result, the Fulton County Treasurer was included. The Fulton County Treasurer was represented by the Fulton County State’s Attorney. The State’s attorney consented. He came and was present at the hearing of the summary of judgement last week. The Fulton County as trustee for the taxing district used an attorney in Southern Illinois, and also consented to the demolition. Attorney Jump said that since Darrel Benedict was the original owner there was a judgement placed against him. Attorney Jump explained that the city would need to keep track of all expenses, so once the demolition is completed, the city would then have a timeline to record a lien against the property and decide if the city wanted to foreclose on the lien. The city can include attorney fees n the expenses that are being tracked. 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 THE PURCHASE OF TWO SETS OF FIREFIGHTER TURNOUT GEAR FROM MES Interim Fire Chief Tony Plumer explained that the prior public safety director was handling this item, but there was no record of this being approved by council. The purchase of the two sets of firefighter turnout gear is to replace two sets that reached the end of their lifespan. Motion and second were made by Alderperson Chamberlin/Lovell to approve the purchase of the two sets of firefighter turnout gear from MES. 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 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION FOR ST EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF CANTON FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MAY 1, 2022 (1 READING) DISCUSS AND CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE REGULATING FOOD TRUCKS AND FOOD VENDORS WITHIN THE CITY OF CANTON Mayor McDowell said that he wanted to bring this item to the Council for consideration and discussion. Currently the city does not have an ordinance specific to food trucks and food vendors. The city is having individuals come in wanting to operate food trucks. Alderperson Lovell explained that he was approached by an individual that wanted to setup a food truck at Canton Lake. Alderperson Lovell said he wanted to find out if they could have a permit at Canton Lake, and if so where they could setup. Mayor McDowell said that the city has received requests for food trucks and food vendors at other locations within the city and wanted to have a specific ordinance pertaining directly to food trucks and food vendors. City Clerk Diana Pavley Rock explained that she reached out to a few other municipalities to get copies of their ordinance specific to food trucks and food vendors as a template which could then be modified based upon the recommendation from council. It would need to be determined if certain areas would be prohibited and what guidelines should be included in the ordinance. Attorney Jump will draft an ordinance and bring it back to the next council meeting for consideration. Utility Director Joe Carruthers suggested allowing the food trucks at the pavilion at Canton Lake and at the campground area. The kayak area should be an area that food trucks would not be allowed. NEGOTIATOINS, GRIEVANCE & PERSONNEL ALDERPERSON JUSTIN NELSON, CHAIR 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 DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CANTON AND THE CITY OF CUBA FOR THE USE OF THE CITY OF CANTON’S STREET SWEEPER. RESOLUTION #5365 The proposed resolution updates the agreement from last year without any changes in the fees. Motion and second were made by Alderperson Fritz/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. DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A HEIL st REFUSE BODY FOR NEW GARBAGE TRUCK. (1 READING) ORDINANCE #4284 Attorney Jump explained that this ordinance is for the other refuse body truck. The city will be purchasing this separately and the following ordinance will be for one of the actual trucks and chassis that would be needed. Attorney Jump explained that the city thought they could order the same exact truck that was previously ordered, but that fell through. nd Motion and second were made by Alderperson Fritz/Lovell to waive the rules for the 2 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 Fritz/Chamberlin to approve the purchase of a Heil Refuse Body for new garbage truck. 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 AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE OR st TWO GARBAGE TRUCKS/ CHASSIS AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 4223 (1 READING) ORDINANCE #4285 Attorney Jump explained that a follow up letter will be sent to RNOW to cancel the previous order. nd Motion and second were made by Alderperson Fritz/Lovell to waive the rules for the 2 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 Fritz/Chamberlin to approve the one garbage truck/chassis and repealing ordinance No 4223 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. LAKE, BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS ALDERPERSON GREG GOSSETT, CHAIR MAYOR COMMUNICATION nd Mayor McDowell congratulated Ingersoll Middle School Wrestling team for placing 2 in the State finals. Conner Williams won the 1A championship. . OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT MOTION and second were made by Alderpersons Hale/Gossett to adjourn into executive session for: 5ILCS 120/2 C2. 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