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Home My WebLink About04-02-02 Canton City Council201 A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held on April 2, 2002 in council chambers at the Historic Depot 50 North 4t" Avenue, Canton, Illinois. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPENED THE MEETING FOLLOWED BY THE INVOCATION GIVEN BY CITY CLERK NANCY WHITES Mayor Jerry Bohler asked for roll call at 6:30 p.m. Present -Aldermen Bob Molleck, Jim Hartford, Larry Sarff, Craig West, Kevin Meade, JoAnne Shores. Absent - Alderman Mary Fillingham due to illness. Alderman Nidiffer had resigned this month. MINUTES OF MARCH 19~', 2002 MEETING. Motion and second by Aldermen Molleck/Hartford, the minutes of March 19th, 2002 be accepted and placed on file. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Public Safety & Traffic. Council Action None. Streets & Garbage. Council Action None. Informational. The citizens can take their old phone books to the recycling dumpster on East Elm Street starting April 19 through May 24. Lakes, Building & Grounds. Council Action None. Public Works, Water & Sewer. Council Action None. COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR JERRY BOHLER. Mayor Bohler gave Alderman David Nidiffer from Ward 3 a plaque for his years of distinguished service to the citizens of Canton. Dave had been an Alderman from February 1996 through March 2002. Dave's comments...I thank you for this plaque which means a lot to me. This was not an easy decision for me to make. Dave wished Leslie Carl well, as Les will replace Dave. Dave said his door is always open and would like to serve in some capacity in the future. Dave thanked Mayor Bohler for his understanding and patients in the last few months. (We wish you well David and may your health improve rapidly!) 202 Page 2 City Council meeting 4-2-02 None. NEW BUSINESS: REPLACEMENT APPOINTMENT OF ALDERMAN DAVID NIDIFFER FOR WARD 3. Motion and second by Aldermen Molleck/West, the appointment of Les Carl as Alderman for Ward 3 to replace David Nidiffer who resigned, to be confirmed. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously. Les Carl than took the Oath of Office given by City Clerk Nancy Whites. CONSIDERATION OF INVITATIONS FOR PROPOSALS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC CONCERNING DROW BUILDING PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND REHABILITATION. Jim Elson Sr attorney spoke again about the building and what the City had done up to this time. Then Jim went through the agreement again which he reported that the agreement calls for monthly payments of $600 a month and entering into a balloon loan that ends in 5 years. If the present owner Rick Lillie pays the back taxes, which were sold, then the title could be cleared. This agreement could have changes made to it, and the deed needs to be brought up to date. A concern had arose since I was here last about giving out a loan at 5%, the city has given out sidewalk loans at 5%. The city would be given a promissary note. In five years the loan would be paid off to the city, and the city would either further fmance, or withdraw out of the picture. If the borrower defaults, an immediate deed or escrow would be given to the city. The city's advantage in this...you are avoiding time consuming foreclosure, and, avoiding additional court cost and attorney fees. Mayor Bohler offered the public to send their proposals on this property within 30 days on how they would redevelop this area with a detail plan. Alderman Meade mentioned the proposasl could be where you ask for more money, or less funding, and, what is the best way to go!? Mayor Bohler stated that Rick Lillie also has the opportunity to send in a proposal. Motion and second by Aldermen Sarff/Shores, to offer to the public a chance to make proposals fora 30 day time frame with all proposals being sent to the City Clerk's office, and, to be advertised in the media. Discussion. Alderman Molleck wanted to know the city's option if no proposals are received? Mayor Bohler stated that the city is trying real hard to get back all monies spent on this property for the tax payers. Also, the city could fix and repair the building and sell it to recoup some of the funds. Mayor Bohler thanked Jim Elson Sr for his work in this endeavor. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Shores, Meade, Carl, West, Sarff, Hartford, Molleck. NAYS -None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. RESOLUTION - IN SUPPORT OF THE CITY OF CANTON'S GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT. First reading, read by title. Motion and second by Aldermen Meade/Molleck, the resolution be adopted. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Molleck, Hartford, Sarff, West, Carl, Meade, Shores. NAYS -None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. ., , - - '- -'-- - u~ cn~ zoo Page 3 City Council meeting 4-2-02 RESOLUTION - APPROVING AN ADDITIONAL STREET LIGHTING LOCATED ON HOWARD PLACE BETWEEN 2ND AVENUE AND 3RD AVENUE, CANTON, ILLINOIS, FULTON COUNTY. First reading, read by title. Motion and second by Aldermen Shores/Hartford, the resolution be adopted. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously. Resolution being # 3604. RESOLUTION - APPROVING AN ADDITIONAL STREET LIGHTING ~„ LOCATED ON EDGEWOOD PLACE, CANTON, ILLINOIS, FULTON COUNTY. First reading, read by title. Motion and second by Aldermen Meade/Sarff, the resolution be adopted. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously. Resolution being #3605. EXECUTIVE SESSION -FIRE CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS. Alderman Sarff said the executive session was not needed tonight. The sub-committee of Mayor Bohler, Dave White, Larry Sarff and Jim Hartford, will meet on Monday April 8th at 6:00 p.m. at the Directors room at City Hall. On Tuesday April 9th a short executive session meeting after committee meeting then meet with union at the Fire Department. ADJOURNMENT. Motion and second by Aldermen Molleck/Hartford, to adjourn. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously. The regular scheduled council meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m. r' , _., C Nancy Whi ,City Clerk APPROVED: , ~ C~~~, er M. Bohler, Mayor 204 A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held on Apri116th, 2002 in council chambers at the Historic Depot, 50 North 4th Avenue, Canton, Illinois PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPENED THE MEETING FOLLOWED BY THE INVOCATION GIVEN BY NANCY WHITES, CITY CLERK. Mayor Jerry Bohler asked for roll call at 6:30 p.m. Present -Aldermen Bob Molleck, Jim Hartford, Larry Sarff, Craig West, Les Carl, Kevin Meade, JoAnne Shores, Mary Fillingham. Absent -None. MINUTES OF APRIL 2, 2002 MEETING. Motion and second by Aldermen Molleck/Hartford, the minutes of April 2, 2002 be accepted and placed on file. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously. BILLS FOR MARCH. Motion and second by Aldermen Hartford/Sarff, all bills properly approved be paid. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Fillingham, Shores, Meade, Carl, West, Sarff, Hartford, Molleck. NAYS -None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Finance. Council Action Motion and second by Aldermen Hartford/Sarff, to allow John Stanko, to spend $100 to place a nationwide advertisement with Fireteck for the sale of the fire department's used apparatus. (The committee minutes reflect that if Fireteck is able to sell the equipment the Canton Fire Department would receive 10% commission.) Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Molleck, Hartford, Sarff, West, Carl, Meade, Shores, Fillingham. NAYS -None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. Motion and second by Aldermen Hartford/Carl, to approve pay request #6 of Leander Construction for $25,828.20; pay request #6 of Badger Meter for $10,451.52; pay request #5 of Laverdiere Construction for $82,840.00; contingent upon the City's receipt of EPA funds. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Fillingham, Shores, Meade, Carl, West, Sarff, Hartford, Molleck. NAYS -None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. Motion and second by Aldermen Hartford/West, to approve the repair of the polymer unit at the Wastewater Treatment Plant by U.S. Filter, in the amount of $2,560. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Molleck, Hartford, Sarff, West, Carl, Meade, Shores, Fillingham. NAYS -None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. Motion and second by Aldermen Hartford/Shores, to approve the purchase of two backwash pumps for the filter building of the Wastewater Treatment Plant from ALL Company, in the amount of $4,272. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Fillingham, Shores, Meade, Carl, West, Sarff, Hartford, Molleck. NAYS -None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. Legal & Ordinance.