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Home My WebLink About05-07-02 Canton City Council (2)211 A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held on May 7th, 2002 in council chambers at the Historic Depot 50 North 4th Avenue, Canton, Illinois. (Second meeting.) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPENED THE MEETING FOLLOWED BY THE INVOCATION GIVEN BY NANCY WHITES, CITY CLERK. Mayor Jerry Bohler asked for roll call at 6:54 P.M. Present -Aldermen Robert Molleck, Jim Hartford, Larry Sarff, Craig West, Les Carl, Kevin Meade, Jo Anne Shores, Mary Fillingham. Absent -None. ADOPTION OF ROBERTS RULES OF ORDER. Motion and second by Aldermen Meade/Molleck, to adopt Roberts Rules of Order to due business. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Molleck, Hartford, Sarff, West, Carl, Meade, Shores, Fillingham. NAYS -None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. BUDGET FOR 2002/2003. Motion and second by Aldermen Hartford/Molleck, the budget for 2002/2003 be accepted. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Fillingham, Shores, Meade, Carl, West, Sarff, Hartford, Molleck. NAYS -None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR JERRY BOHLER. Motion and second by Aldermen Molleck/Fillingham, the appointments of the city council committee members and ad-hoc committee appointments by Mayor Jerry Bohler be confirmed. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously. COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS 2002-2003 Finance Jim Hartford, Chmn Mary Fillingham Larry Sarff Craig West Legal & Ordinance Mary Fillingham, Chmn Larry Sarff Craig West Jim Hartford Negotiations, Grievance & Personnel Larry Sarff, Chmn Craig West Jim Hartford Mary Fillingham Community & Industrial Development Craig West, Chmn Jim Hartford Mary Fillingham Larry Sarff Public Safety & Traffic r~~„ ,,, 212 Page 2 City Council meeting 5-07-02 (2°d meeting) Streets & Garbage Jo Anne Shores, Chinn Les Carl Bob Molleck Kevin Meade Lake, Buildings & Grounds Les Carl, Chinn Bob Molleck Kevin Meade Jo Anne Shores Ad-Hoc Committee Planning & Zoning Commission Aldermen Jo Anne Shores, Mary Fillingham & Craig West Fire Board of Appeals C.A. Luft Bill Phillips Rod Hamilton Howard Dye Bob Anderson Police Pension Board Kevin Stephenson 2004 Ad Hoc Committee -Handicapped Persons Kelly Smith Marty White Fire & Police Commission Melani Sepich 2005 Liquor Control Commission Rick Reed Fulton County Safety Committee -Canton Rep. Robert Molleck Planning & Advisory Committee Representing Fulton County Housing Linda Krulac Library Board Ralph Froehling 2005 Kevin Meade 2005 Charlotte Van Sickle 2005 Canton Pride Committee c~t_n-- r'--~---~-~-- ~i 213 Page 3 City Council meeting 5-07-02 (2°d meeting) department in January began a project called `Clean Sweep'. There have been over 100 ordinance violations. Jerry reported that he had talked with Clark Wilson zoning officer and over 90% have been taken care of. Canton ESDA and County ESDA are working -side by side, Alderman Bob Molleck was instrumental in getting this done. The Fulton County ESDA will be moving into the city's fire station with the city's ESDA. Anew fire truck has been ordered, the chassis is being built today. The new fire truck will be completed on July 17, 2003. New business happenings, as Spoon River College opened up an office in the Opera House. There will be a new business in the former Tony's at the end of this month. Ethanol Plant moving forward, when completed will offer 35 jobs. Kemper Construction has started a 16,000 square foot storage building. Graham Hospital has done extensive remodeling. Todd Fletcher bought the corner of 1st Avenue and Elm to build an office building. Maurer Stutz Inc. built a new building on East Ash Street. Also have been talking with several business people for planned subdivisions. Am hoping one will build at the former harvester site. Searching for Economic Director, hope on board soon, so Canton can get a better edge on businesses. Met with Corp of Engineers about helping dredge the Lake for siltation. Canton has a web site cantonillinois.org.com. The Canton Park District is building a new swimming pool, they are to be commended for this recreational center. The 336 Coalition, I commend them for their hard work, they are entering into phase 2. I thank everyone for their support, the elected officials, department heads, Ron Weber and Dave White as they have been a great assest, as they have saved the city money. We listen to the department heads very seriously, appreciate them very much, we're also looking into cutting our cost down. Lets work as a team, put the pass behind us. When making decisions, they should be what is best for the residents of Canton. We can't let a few cloud our vision for the right direction, and lets move forward. The reserves here in Canton, we had to say goodbye, they are still in our prayers and hearts, hope they will be home soon. NEW BUSINESS: RESOLUTION -APPROVING SPECIFIC SALARIES FOR THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENT HEADS, SUPERINTENDENTS, FULL TIME APPOINTIVE EMPLOYEES, AND PART TIME EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF CANTON. First reading, read by title. Motion and second by Aldermen Molleck/Fillingham, the resolution be adopted. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Molleck, Hartford, Sarff, West, Carl, Shores, Fillingham. NAYS -Alderman Meade. 7 AYES, 1 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. Resolution being #3609. Alderman Meade left the council meeting at 7:10 p.m. RESOLUTION - APPROVING THE RELEASE OF CITY COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES. First reading, read by title. Motion and second by Aldermen Hartford/West, the resolution be adopted. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Fillingham, Shores, Carl, West, Sarff, Hartford, Molleck. NAYS -None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Resolution being #3610. EXECUTIVE SESSION -NEGOTIATIONS, GRIEVANCE & PERSONNEL; AND, FIRE CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS. Motion and second by Aldermen Sarff/Shores, to go into executive session for the purpose of discussing negotiations, ~__7 A_~~ ..~~L_.~~L T)_17 __11 ACTT [~ A1~__~__~ 1.f_11__7_ TT_rl__~ C~__1]L` TT l__. /"'~_~l 214 Page 4 City Council meeting 5-07-02 (2"d meeting) 1 . ancy Whit ,City Clerk APPROVED: <'~ 'fit-' J rry M. Bohler, Mayor