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Home My WebLink About06-04-02 Canton City Council215 A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held on June 4, 2002 in Council Chambers at the Historic Depot 50 North 4"' 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 at 6:30 p.m. Present -Aldermen Robert Molleck, Jim Hartford, Larry Sarff, Craig West, Les Carl, Kevin Meade, Jo Anne Shores, Mary Fillingham. Absent -None. i ~, MINUTES OF MAY 21, 2002 MEETING. Motion and second by Aldermen Molleck/Hartford, the minutes of May 21, 2002 be accepted and placed on file. Voice vote, motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Public Safety & Traffic. Council Action Motion and second by Aldermen Molleck/Sarff, to accept the grant purchase of 2 Automatic External Defibrillator for the fire department. (The committee minutes state the grant amount is $2,994 that covers 100% of the purchase price.) Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Fillingham, Shores, Meade, Carl, West, Sarff, Hartford, Molleck. NAYS -None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. Streets & Garbage. Council Action Motion and second by Aldermen Shores/Meade, to accept the low bid of Quick Oil for three months of gasoline per gallon $1.0853, and diesel fuel per gallon $.9973. 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 Shores/Sarff, to enter into a 3 year agreement with Knox County Landfill at a price of $22.50 per ton. 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 Shores/West, to have a handicap parking space for a chiropractic clinic located at 162 E. Chestnut Street and the sign to be placed on Second Avenue. 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 Shores/Molleck, to allow the expenditure of approximately $4,000 for in house work of erosion and storm water run-off along a section located a '/4 mile from the old boat dock, causing the road base to fail in a 150' stretch. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Fillingham, Shores, Meade, Carl, West, Sarff, Hartford, Molleck. NAYS -None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. 216 Page 2 City Council meeting held on June 4, 2002 Motion and second by Aldermen Carl/Hartford, to approve the expenditure of $2,144.20 for compressor covers for the Lake. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Molleck, Hartford, Sarff, West, Carl, Meade, Shores, Fillingham. NAYS -None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. Public Works, Water & Sewer. Council Action Motion and second by Aldermen Meade/Sarff, to approve replacing three fire hydrants on the square, and not to exceed $11,400. 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 BOHLER. Motion and second by Aldermen Molleck/Sarff, to accept the appointment of Donald F. Edwards as Police Chief effective June 8, 2002. Discussion. Mayor Bohler mentioned that J. Michael Elam will be retiring as Police Chief on June 7, 2002. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Molleck, Hartford, Sarff, West, Carl, Meade, Shores, Fillingham. NAYS -None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. Don Edwards thanked the council for their appointment and support, and is proud of the honor to serve in this capacity. He said this is a really great department I will be inheriting from Mike's leadership, and Don said he will strive to keep it that way. Motion and second by Aldermen Sarff/Molleck, to accept the engagement letter from Hocker & Fitzjarrald for the services they are to provide for the year ending April 30, 2002. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Fillingham, Shores, Meade, Carl, West, Sarff, Hartford, Molleck. NAYS -None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. The 336 Coalition will have a rally in Lewistown at the Fulton County Fair Grounds June 13`h from 5 to 7 p.m. It is free and open to the public. Special guests will include the November General Election Candidates. Mayor Bohler talked about the open house for City Hall and Police Station. He thanked the city employees for their work in getting the place ready, those who gave the tours, American Legion & VFW for the flag ceremony, Dale Brooks for donating the flag, and thanks to all those attending the open house. This was a very nice event. OLD BUSINESS: None. NEW BUSINESS: RESOLUTION -CANTON PARK DISTRICT TRIATHLON ON AUGUST 3, 2002. First reading, read by title. Motion and second by Aldermen Sarff/Carl, the resolution is adopted. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Molleck, Hartford, Sarff, West, l~.._7 A .(,_.. ,],. OL.. _,_,. T`:11:«,.L,....,, l~T A VC AT,~«,. 11 d.. a:,.« .........,..i D,..,,. 1. ,+;..« 1...;«.. 217 Page 3 City Council meeting held on June 4, 2002 RESOLUTION -ASCERTAINING THE PREVAILING RATE OF WAGES FOR LABORERS, MECHANICS AND OTHER WORKMEN EMPLOYED IN ANY PUBLIC WORKS BY THE CITY. First reading, read by title. Motion and second by Aldermen Molleck/Meade, the resolution is adopted. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Molleck, Hartford, Sarff, West, Carl, Meade, Shores, Fillingham. NAYS -None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. Resolution being #3617. RESOLUTION -ADOPTING ATTACHED LAKESHORE LEASE. First reading, read by title. Motion by Aldermen Molleck/Carl, the resolution is adopted. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Fillingham, Shores, Meade, Carl, West, Sarff, Hartford, Molleck. NAYS -None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. Resolution being #3618 RESOLUTION -ELIMINATING THE POSITION OF DEPUTY CHIEF OF POLICE FOR THE CITY OF CANTON. First reading, read by title. Motion and second by Aldermen Hartford/Molleck, the resolution is adopted. Discussion. Alderman Meade asked, will there be an additional officer appointed? Mayor Bohler stated, this is a reduction in the ranks. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Molleck, Hartford, Sarff, West, Carl, Shores, Fillingham. NAYS -Alderman Meade. 8 AYES, 1 NAY, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. Resolution being #3619. RESOLUTION - TO RESCIND RESOLUTION NO. 3570 PASSED APRIL 17, 2001, AND TO PROVIDE FOR LONGEVITY PAY FOR DONALD F. EDWARDS. First reading, read by title. Motion and second by Aldermen Molleck/Shores, the resolution is adopted. Roll call., AYES -Aldermen Fillingham, Meade, Carl, West, Sarff, Hartford, Molleck. NAYS -Alderman Shores. 7 AYES, 1 NAY, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. Resolution being #3620. RESOLUTION -APPROVING AN INDEMNITY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CANTON AND DONALD F. EDWARDS. First reading, read by title. Motion and second by Aldermen Molleck/Carl, the resolution is adopted. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Molleck, Hartford, Sarff, West, Carl, Meade, Shores, Fillingham. NAYS -None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. Resolution being # 3621. RESOLUTION -APPROVING A SPECIFIC SALARY FOR THE POLICE CHIEF OF THE CITY OF CANTON. First reading, read by title. Motion and second by Aldermen Hartford/West, the resolution is adopted. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Fillingham, Shores, Meade, Carl, West, Sarff, Hartford, Molleck. NAYS - None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. Resolution being #3622. RESOLUTION -AUTHORIZING THE BORROWING OF FUNDS TO FINANCE THE PURCHASE OF A NEW FIRE TRUCK. First reading, read by title. Motion and second by Aldermen Sarff/Meade, the resolution is adopted. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Molleck, Hartford, Sarff, West, Carl, Meade, Shores, Fillingham. NAYS - None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. Resolution being #3623. RESOLUTION - CERTIFICATE OF RESOLUTIONS - STATE AND ~ ~rTwii/"~rn A i i i. ~ e~ivTTRf N ACF. AGREEMENT #202-0335-001. City Attorney X18 Page 4 City Council meeting held on June 4.2002 PURPOSES. First reading, read by title. Motion and second by Aldermen Sarff/Hartford, the suspension of the rules to place the ordinance on its passage. 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/West, the ordinance be placed on its passage. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Fillingham, Shores, Meade, Carl, West, Sarff, Hartford, Molleck. NAYS -None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. Ordinance being #1730. ADJOURNMENT. Motion and second by Aldermen Molleck/Hartford, to adjourn. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously. The regular scheduled meeting adjourned at 6:53 p.m. /1 ~~ ~ ~/ N ncy Whi s, City Clerk APPROVED: ;/L'`-~ r M. Bohler, Mayor