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A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held on November 4`h, 2003 in the
Council Chambers at the Historic Depot, 50 North 4`h Avenue, Canton, Illinois.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPENED THE MEETING FOLLOWED BY THE
INVOCATION GIVEN BY NANCY WHITES, CITY CLERK.
Mayor Bohler asked for roll call at 6:30 p.m. Present -Aldermen Jim Hartford, Craig
West, Larry Sarff, Elny Hann, Les Carl, Mary Fillingham, Rick Reed. Absent -
Alderman Bob Molleck.
MINUTES OF OCTOBER 21, 2003 MEETING. Motion by Aldermen
Hartford/West, the minutes of October 21, 2003 be accepted and placed on file. Voice
vote, motion carried unanimously.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Public Safety & Traffic.
Council Action
None.
Streets & Garbage.
Council Action
None.
Lake, Buildings & Grounds.
Council Action
Motion by Aldermen Reed/Fillingham, to accept the Water Plant Study by Maurer Stutz
Inc. in the amount of $265,050.00. Discussion. Alderman Carl wanted to know what the
over all cost would be? Mayor Bohler answered that is why the study is being done.
Alderman Carl said he would like for this to be referred back to the Finance Committee
to study the cost in more depth. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Reed, Fillingham, Carl,
Harn, Sarff, West, Harford. NAYS -None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion
carried.
Public Works, Water & Sewer.
Council Action
None.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR BOHLER. The re-scheduling of the
Clerical Committee meeting on November 11 Veterans Day. Motion and second by
Alderman Sarff/West, the Clerical Committee meeting be held on Wednesday November
12~'. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Bohler asked Joe Ginger who does the video scroll for the City of Canton to keep
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ORDINANCE -ANNEXING AND REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY OF
EDDIE LEE SAUNDERS IN AN I-1 ZONING CONFIGURATION. Second
reading, read by title. Motion and second by Aldermen Carl/Reed, the ordinance be
placed on its passage. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Hartford, West, Sarff, Harn, Carl,
Fillingham, Reed. NAYS -None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried.
Ordinance being #1780.
NEW BUSINESS:
RESOLUTION -AUTHORIZING THE DRAFTING OF A FEDERAL GRANT
APPLICATION BY VANDEWALLE & ASSOCIATES, FOR SUBMITTAL BY
THE CITY AND, IF AWARDED THE SUBSEQUENT APPROPRIATION OF
CITY OF CANTON FUNDS FOR A BROWNFIELDS ASSESSMENT,
REVOLVING LOAN FUND, AND CLEANUP GRANTS. First reading, read by title.
Motion and second by Aldermen Hartford/West, the resolution be adopted. Roll call.
AYES -Aldermen Reed, Fillingham, Carl, Harn, Sarff, West, Hartford. NAYS -None.
7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Resolution being #3668.
ORDINANCE - GRANTING A HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT FOR RICHARD
AND ROBERTA NELSON AT THE ADDRESS OF 855 EAST ELM STREET,
FOR AN ELECTRONIC SERVICE SHOP. (RENEWAL OF LICENSE.) First
reading, read by title.
ORDINANCE -REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY OF ARTIE ELLSWORTH
AT THE ADDRESS OF EAST LOCUST STREET, CANTON, ILLINOIS, FROM
R-3 TO AG-1. First reading, read by title. (The correct address of this property is East
Walnut Street.)
ORDINANCE - VACATING A PART OF AVENUE E. (LESTER & EVAMAE
WORKMAN PROPERTY.) First reading, read by title.
ORDINANCE -REZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY OF KATHY S. SMITH AT
THE ADDRESS OF 533 EDGEWOOD PLACE FROM R-2 TO A B-1 ZONING
CONFIGURATION. First reading, read by title. Alderman Hartford said he notice
there is no address in the ordinance but on the agenda there is an address. City Attorney
Ron Weber explained that an address is not required in the ordinance. Alderman Harn
questioned this property being zoned business, as this is an unusal circumstance back of
my property. City Attorney Ron Weber explained that the house is 520 square feet in
size which is sub standard for a residence, and the zoning request should not affect any
other property. Alderman Carl strongly objected to the statement because he said this is
spot zoning. Mayor Bohler said that you have several weeks to drive by the property for
review.
EXECUTIVE SESSION -PURPOSE OF NEGOTIATIONS, GRIEVANCE AND
PERSONNEL - POLICE CONTRACT. Motion and second by Aldermen
Reed/Hartford, to go into executive session for the purpose of discussion of the Police
Contract. Discussion. City Attorney Ron Weber asked for the Police Chief Don
Edwards to stay. There will not be any action taken, so we will not come back in open
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APPROVED: ---~
erry Bohler, Mayor