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Home My WebLink About09-06-2022 Council Meeting Minutes • ,CANTON CANTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 2022 at 6:30pm Historic Depot-Donald E Edwards Way 50 North Vh Avenue Canton 1161520 A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held on September 6, 2022 (6:30pm) at the Historic Depot located at 50 North 4th Avenue Canton Illinois with zoom attendance available. STAFF IN ATTENDANCE: Mayor Kent McDowell, Acting City Clerk Andi Walters, Treasurer Crystal Wilkinson, Fire Chief Scott Roos, Police Chief Michael Eveland, Superintendent Ron Robinson, Utility Director Joe Carruthers, City Engineer Keith Plavec, Comptroller Beka Schultz 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 x Alderperson Lovell x Alderperson Nelson x Alderperson x Chamberlin MAYOR COMMUNICATION Mayor McDowell announced he would like to move part of his communication to the beginning of the meeting for the purpose of administering the Oath of Office to Canton's new fire fighter Wesley Wenger. Mayor McDowell also wanted to remind everyone of Dumpster Days that started today and will end Saturday. It's from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturday it is from 8 a.m. to Noon. No tires, electronics and no paint. You will also need to be a Canton resident and present ID. He asked Chief Eveland to give an update on project clean sweep. Chief Eveland stated that they have currently identified 275 properties where complaints range from tall weeds and grass to junk on property and abandoned vehicles. About 70 of those have been identified as abandoned properties which account for a lot of the tall weeds and grass complaints. Also out of the 275 properties, 100 did comply. Chief Eveland thanked Ronnie and his crew for helping. ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL OF THE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES HELD JULY 19 2022 BILL LIST Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Hale/Gossett to approve the consent agenda. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett x Alderperson x Ungenfelter 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 A REQUEST TO PURCHASE A LEAF MACHINE. Mayor McDowell asked if there were any questions for Ron Robinson on the topic. Alderwoman Chamberlin stated that the interest rate on the purchase is 2.77%. Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Chamberlin/Hale to adopt the ordinance, purchase the leaf machine and waive the competitive bidding process. 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 NEW BANK ACCOUNTS BEING SECURED WITH TBK BANK FOR GENERAL FUND MONIES. Treasurer Wilkinson stated that Mathew Huber, Vice President of commercial lending was attending via Zoom to represent TBK Bank.Wilkinson said that by usingTBK it would give us more local presence and local assistance when needed unlike the current bank the city utilizes. Matt Huber said they would be able to provide the Treasury management that Wilkinson is seeking. Huber also stated that the city would be making money banking with them where as we were not before. Mayor McDowell asked Huber how long the transition would take. Huber replied the transition would happen in stages over the next month. Attorney Jump stated that TBK is already an approved depository for the city. Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Chamberlin/Gossett to approve the general funds monies to be transferred from Wells Fargo to TBK Bank 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&ORDINANCE ALDERPERSON CRAIG WEST, CHAIR DISCUSSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A CANTON LAKE LEASE TRANSFER TO BRYAN CHASTEEN FOR LOT 4 OF LAKE BREEZE ADDITION TO LAKE CANTON. Attorney Jump stated there needs to be an ordinance and a lease for lot 4 and an ordinance and lease for lot 16. Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Gossett/Lovell to approve an ordinance authorizing a Canton Lake lease transfer to Bryan Chasteen for Lot 4 of Lake Breeze addition to Lake Canton. 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 A CANTON LAKE LEASE TRANSFER TO BRYAN CHASTEEN FOR LOT 16 OF NORTHSHORE ADDITION TO LAKE CANTON. No discussion took place Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Gossett/Lovell to approve an ordinance authorizing a Canton Lake lease transfer to Bryan Chasteen for lot 16 of Northshore Addition to Lake Canton 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 CLASS MB MICROBREWERY LICENSE FOR OLD DOG I.I.C. Mayor McDowell stated on August 16 it unanimously approved by the Canton Liquor Commission. Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Gossett/Hale to approve a Class MB Microbrewery License for Old Dog LLC. 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 CLASS W WINERY LICENSE FOR OLD DOG LLC. No discussion took place 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 AND DIRECTING THE SALE OF CERTAIN PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF CANTON AN NO LONGER NEEEDED OR USEFUL FOR CITY PURPOSES TO CANTON UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 66 Mayor McDowell stated Canton High School started a mechanics class and is needing vehicles to work on. He would like to donate the old Charger that belongs to the Police Department and the old van from the Water Department. Attorney Jump said that we legally could not "give"the vehicles to the school. However,we could charge a dollar for each vehicle. Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Hale/Lovell to approve an ordinance authorizing and directing the sale of certain personal property owned by the city of canton and no longer needed or useful for city purposes to canton union school district No. 66 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 Mayor McDowell voted Aye The motion carried. DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON AN ORDINANCE TO PROPOSE THE APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND ESTABLISH A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING. Mayor McDowell asked the first reading be waived. Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Gossett/Lovell to waive the first reading. 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 Alderpersons Fritz/Gossett to approve an ordinance to propose the approval of an amendment to the business development district redevelopment plan and establish a date for a public hearing. 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 NEGOTIATIONS, GRIEVANCE& PERSONNEL ALDERPERSON JUSTIN NELSON, CHAIR COMMUNITY& INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ALDERPERSON JOHN LOVELL, CHAIR DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A SPECIAL EVENT AND ROAD CLOSURE REQUEST FOR THE SPOON RIVER VALLEY SCENIC DRIVE ON OCTOBER 1-2 AND OCTOBER 8-9 No discussion took place. Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Lovell/Chamberlin to approve a special event and road closure request for the Spoon River Valley Scenic Drive on October 1-2 and October 8- 9. 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 CLASS F SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR SPOON RIVER JUNCTION FOR THE TASTE OF CANTON ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 No discussion took place. Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Lovell/Chamberlin to approve a Class F special event liquor license for Spoon River Junction for the Taste of Canton on September 25, 2022. 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 TEXT OF TITLE 10,CHAPTER 10 OF THE CANTON MUNICIPAL CODE TO PERMIT MICROBREWERIES AND WINERIES AS A SPECIAL USE WITHIN A CENTRAL BUSINESS DIRSTRICT(B-3) Attorney Jump explained that currently B-3 does not permit the manufacturing and distribution of alcohol. Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Lovell/Hale to propose to the joint planning and zoning commission an ordinance amending the text of title 10, chapter 10 of the Canton municipal code to permit microbreweries and wineries as a special use with a central business district. 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 PUBLIC WORKS,WATER&SEWER ALDERPERSON ANGIE LINGENFELTER,CHAIR PUBLIC SAFETY&TRAFFIC ALDERPERSON ANGELA HALE, CHAIR DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 10, SECTION 1 OF THE CITY CODE FOR PURPOSES OF STOP SIGNS TO BE LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF EAST WALNUT STREET AND SOUTH ELEVENTH AVENUE. Chief Eveland said he would like to see this area become a three way stop for the purpose of safety and to slow speeders down. Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Hale/Lovell to approve amending Title 9, Chapter 10,Section 1 of the city code for purposes of stop signs to be located at the intersection of East Walnut Street and South Eleventh Avenue. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Al-derperson 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 STREETS AND GARBAGE ALDERPERSON JEFF FRITZ, CHAIR DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON SPRAY PATCHING BID RENEW. Alderman Fritz said that there were two bids for the spray patching. One was from Ace in the Hole for 56,268.75 and the other was from Midstate Asphalt Repair in the amount of 66,806.25. Keith Plavec stated that the city has used both of these companies before. However,Ace in the Hole has had our bid for the last three or four years. Ronnie Robinson said that they have always done a good job and he has no problem with them. Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Fritz/Hale to approve the bid from Ace in the Hole for the amount of 56,268.75. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett Alderperson Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz Alderperson Hale Alderperson West Alderperson Lovell Alderperson Nelson Alderperson Chamberlin The motion carried. LAKE, BUILDINGS &GROUNDS ALDERPERSON GREG GOSSETT, CHAIR OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Lovell/Hale to adjourn without the need for executive session. 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. Andi Walters,Acting City Clerk Kent McDowell, Mayor