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Home My WebLink About11-19-02 Canton City Council251 A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held November 19, 2002, in the 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. Mayor Bohler asked for roll call at 6:30 p.m. Present -Aldermen Bob Molleck, Jim Hartford, Larry Sarff, Craig West, Les Carl. JoAnne Shores, and Mary Fillingham. Absent: None. MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 5th, 2002 MEETING. Motion and second by Aldermen Molleck/Hartford, the minutes of November 5th, 2002 be accepted and placed on file. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously. BILLS FOR OCTOBER. Motion and second by Aldermen Hartford/West, all bills properly presented 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 HartfordlFillingham, to accept the low quote to buy a truck for Wastewater Treatment Plant from Green Chevrolet in the amount of $21,951.27, and with atrade-in of $2500. 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, to accept the #12 pay request from Leander Construction in the amount of $37,901.09 for the Water Transmission Line Project. 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/Carl, to accept the fmal pay request #6 from Thomas Industrial in the amount of $10,706.30 for the Standpipe Rehabilitation Project. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Molleck, Hartford, Sarff, West, Carl, Meade, Shores, Fillingham. NAYS -None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. Legal & Ordinance. Council Action None. Community & Industrial Development. Council Action l.T 252 Page 2 City Council meeting 11-19-02 currently under discussion. Paul mentioned the oral presentation to the Council, is given for two reasons. First, to update you on the significant accomplishments of this volunteer group; and second, to point out that a number of the activities currently under discussion are partially or completely responsibilities of City government. After you have had an opportunity to study this material, we hope an activity can be arranged at which the volunteer community and the City government representatives can discuss both the needs and opportunities presently before us with the aim of setting priorities, goals and timelines for future action. Paul also highlighted the Canton Community Resources Committee Initiatives. The 336 Coalition, Central Illinois Ag Coalition, Canton Area Development Corporation, Rebuilding Together with Christmas in April, and the Canton Community Leadership Academy. Motion and second by Aldermen Molleck/West, to approve of the appointment of David Byerly as Economic Development Director for the City of Canton, and to accept the Employment Contract and Memorandum of Understanding. Discussion. Dave White who is the chairman of the Downtown Revitalization committee pointed out that the group of men have met for 2 '/2 years to approve the economy in Canton. And thus the Canton Area Development Corporation was formed, and their task was to promote development and commerce in Canton. A total of 55 businesses contributed to this committee. The City Council made commitments as well. And by doing the City gave the CADC committee the task to secure that person. We are extremely pleased that we found that person, who is an energetic young man. He has a wife and 8 year old son and 11 year old daughter and they will move to Canton after Christmas. David will begin December 2, 2002. Our original thought was to employ him for three years, but Illinois State Statute says, the appointment runs concurrent with the Mayor's term left in office, which would be 2 years and 5 months. Alderman Carl mentioned that the contract still sounds like a 3 year contract. City Attorney Ron Weber explained that the contract says David Byerly would be paid for 36 months, but he will not be paid beyond what the State Statute says. Mayor Bohler said, if he performs, we should keep this person beyond the term of the mayor. Alderman Meade thanked Dave White and the committee for their tireless commitment and felt the time frame was shorter to him than anticipated, and I trust their expertise in hiring of this individual. Alderman Molleck was in agreement also. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Fillingham, Shores, Meade, Carl, West, Sarff, Hartford, Molleck. NAYS -None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. Mayor Bohler brought up about the common wall between the Drow Building and Scrapebook Dreams who presently own the former Beckner Building. Alderman Bohler said he had met with the owners Bob Beckner and Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Hauk, and they agreed to sign an agreement that accepts the wall after the building is demolished and brought up to specifications. Motion and second by Aldermen Meade/Sarff, to accept the agreement of covenant running with the land with Bob Beckner, and Jeffrey L. and Catherine L. L. Hauk. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Molleck, Hartford, Sarff, West, Carl, Meade, Shores, L'; 11:,..,.1....4. AT A VQ AT...~o 4 A V~Q !1 AT A VQ !1 ARCRATT AiTr~4i~n n~rria~ 253 Page 3 City Council meeting held on 11-19-02 Second reading, read by title. Motion and second by Aldermen Sarff/Molleck, 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 #1737. NEW BUSINESS: ORDINANCE -AMENDING TITLE 5, CHAPTER 8, SECTION 3, OF THE CANTON MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO BURNING REGULATIONS. First reading, read by title. City Attorney Ron Weber explained, this ordinance adds recreational fires, this does not change any dates currently in the ordinance. ORDINANCE -ESTABLISHING "NO PARKING" ON THE WESTSIDE OF AVENUE B, FROM LOCUST STREET TO CHESTNUT STREET, IN THE CITY OF CANTON. First reading, read by title. ORDINANCE - LEVYING AND ASSESING TAXES FOR CORPORATE PURPOSES OF THE CITY OF CANTON, ILLINOIS, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MAY 1, 2002, ENDING APRIL 30, 2003. First reading, read by title. RESOLUTION -APPROVING ADDITIONAL STREET LIGHTING LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF SOUTH 2ND AVENUE, AND EAST WALNUT STREET, CANTON, ILLINOIS. First reading, read by title. Motion by Aldermen CarUFillingham, the resolution be adopted. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Molleck, Hartford, Sarff, West, Carl, Meade, Shores, Fillingham. NAYS -None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. Resolution #3639. Mayor Bohler thanked everyone for their hard work and support. Footnote: An Ordinance Amending Section 1-8-7 of the Canton Municipal Code for the position of Economic Director was listed on the Agenda, but was not presented. The ordinance will not be forthcoming as council approved earlier on under the Mayor's Communication, the Employment Contract and Memorandum of Understanding. ADJOURNMENT. Motion by Aldermen Hartford/Molleck, to adjourn. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously. The regular scheduled council meeting adjourned at 7:01 p.m. ~- Nancy Whit ,City Clerk APPROVED: er M. Boh er, Mayor 1> 254 A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held December 3, 2002 in the council chambers at the Historic Depot, 50 North 4th Avenue, Canton, Illinois. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPENED THE MEETING, FOLLOWED THE INVOCATION GIVEN BY NANCY WHITES, CITY CLERK. Mayor Bohler asked for roll call at 6:30 p.m. Present -Aldermen Bob Molleck, Jim Hartford, Larry Sarff, Craig West, Les Carl, Jo Anne Shores, Mary Fillingham. Absent: Alderman Kevin Meade. MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 19, 2002 MEETING. Motion and second by Aldermen Molleck/Hartford, the minutes of November 19, 2002 be accepted and placed on file. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Public Safety & Traffic. Council Action None. Streets & Garbage. Council Action Motion and second by Aldermen Shores/Carl, to approve of the low bid for gasoline and diesel fuel from Don Quick Oil for the months of Dec. Jan. Feb. in the amount of Gas A $.9916, Plus B $.05, Diesel A $1.1536, Plus B $.05. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Fillingham, Shores, Carl, West, Sarff, Hartford, Molleck. NAYS - None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Lake, Buildings & Grounds. Council Action Motion and second by Aldermen CarUShores, to allow the former City Hall to be sold by bids. Discussion. City Attorney Ron Weber commented that an ordinance would be needed. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Molleck, Hartford, Sarff, West, Carl, Shores, Fillingham. NAYS -None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Motion and second by Aldermen CarUSarff, to accept the change order on the Drow Building of River City Demolition for contract times of adding 16 days to the original contract. Discussion. Mayor Bohler stated the demolition will be moved back a week to allow the Christmas Walk. River City Demolition will be working on 1st Avenue and should not affect the square. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously. Public Works, Water & Sewer. Council Action