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CANTON CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2022 at 6:00pm
Historic Depot-Donald E Edwards Way
50 North Wh Avenue Canton II 61520
A special meeting of the Canton City Council was held on August 9, 2022 (6:00pm) at the Historic
Depot located at 50 North 4th Avenue Canton Illinois with Zoom attendance available.
STAFF IN ATTENDANCE:
Mayor Kent McDowell,Admin.Assistant Carol Kohler,Treasurer Crystal Wilkinson, City Attorney
Chris Jump, Fire Chief Scott Roos,
MEDIA IN ATTENDANCE:
None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPENED THE MEETING
INVOCATION—Mayor Kent McDowell
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION—None
ROLL CALL Yes No Absent
Alderperson Gossett x
Alderperson x
Lingenfelter
Alderperson Fritz x
Alderperson Hale x
Alderperson West X via Zoom
Alderperson Lovell x'
Alderperson Nelson x
Alderperson x
Chamberlin
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
Mayor McDowell read the purposes for holding the Special Meeting. In doing so, he announced
that Items A and B would be tabled until the next meeting.
A. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF ACTING CITY CLERK THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2022
This item was tabled until the next council meeting. In lieu of appointing an Acting City Clerk, a
Motion was made by Alderman Nelson, seconded by Alderwoman Hale to appoint Carol Kohler
as Clerk Pro-Tem.
Alderperson Gossett x
Alderperson x
Lingenfelter
Alderperson Fritz x
Alderperson Hale x
Alderperson West X via Zoom
Alderperson Lovell x
Alderperson Nelson x
Alderperson x
Chamberlin
B. DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AN ACTING CITY
CLERK THROUGH OCTOBER 31,2022
This item was tabled until the next council meeting.
C. DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A RESOLUTION APPOINTING AN AUTHORIZED
AGENT FOR IMRF
Mayor McDowell explained that IMRF requires that a staff member be named as an authorized
agent, and this appointment will likely change when an Acting Clerk is in place. It was
suggested that Treasurer Crystal Wilkinson be named as the authorized agent.
A Motion was made by Alderwoman Lingenfelter, seconded by Alderwoman Hale,to appoint
Crystal Wilkinson as the IMRF Authorized Agent.
Alderperson Gossett x
Alderperson x
Lingenfelter
Alderperson Fritz x
Alderperson Hale x
Alderperson West X via Zoom
Alderperson Lovell x
Alderperson Nelson x
Alderperson x
Chamberlin
D. DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ANNUAL BUDGET
FOR FISCAL YEAR MAY 1,2022—APRIL 30,2023
Mayor McDowell explained that the purchase of two firetrucks was not in this year's budget,
but there are funds to pay for them. The total amount is$550,000 and will come from the
Equipment and Improvements account. Each fire truck will be$275,000, and an additional
$5000 will provide for transportation costs.
A Motion was made by Alderman Nelson seconded by Alderwoman Chamberlin to waive the
first reading.
Alderperson Gossett x
Alderperson x
Lingenfelter
Alderperson Fritz x
Alderperson Hale x
Alderperson West X via Zoom
Alderperson Lovell x
Alderperson Nelson x
Alderperson x
Chamberlin
A Motion was made by Alderman Nelson seconded by Alderwoman Chamberlin to amend the
budget to allow for this purchase.
Alderperson Gossett x
Alderperson x
Lingenfelter
Alderperson Fritz x
Alderperson Hale x
Alderperson West X via Zoom
Alderperson Lovell x
Alderperson Nelson x
Alderperson x
Chamberlin
The Mayor voted 'Aye:
E. DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF
TWO(2)2014 PIERCE ARROW XT FIRE TRUCKS FROM BRINLEE MOUNTAIN FIRE
APPARATUS AND WAIVING FORMAL BIDDING REQUIREMENTS FOR SAME.
It was discussed that this item appeared on the last council agenda, so a first reading had
already occurred.
A Motion was made by Alderman Fritz seconded by Alderman Nelson to allow for the purchase
of two 2014 Pierce Arrow XT fire trucks at the total cost of$550,000.
Alderperson Gossett x
Alderperson x
Lingenfelter
Alderperson Fritz x
Alderperson Hale x
Alderperson West X via Zoom
Alderperson Lovell x
Alderperson Nelson x
Alderperson x
Chamberlin
The Mayor voted'Aye.'
MAYOR COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor McDowell noted that he expects to name an Acting City Clerk at the next council meeting.
He also mentioned that he has been in contact with the COOK Group, and they have been
extremely upset with the youths that continue to gather in the former JC Penney parking lot,
which is owned by COOK. There has been a lot of trash and some damage. COOK has tried to be
lenient and work with the youths, but it has gotten out of hand, so COOK has now authorized the
Canton Police Department to patrol the area and enforce no trespassing after 7:00pm on the
property.
Alderman Nelson also made note to the public that school is starting,so everyone needs to watch
more carefully for students walking to and from school,waiting at bus stops, school buses, etc.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Nelson and Chamberlin to adjourn without the
need for executive session.
ROLL CALL Yes No Absent
Alderperson Gossett
Alderperson
Lingenfelter
Alderperson Fritz
Alderperson Hale
Alderperson West
Alderperson Lovell
Alderperson Nelson
Alderperson
Chamberlin
The motion carried.
Carol Kc2hler,A, min.Clerk Pro-Te
Kent McDowell, Mayor