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A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held on January 2, 2001 in council
chambers at the Historic Depot 50 North 4th Avenue, Canton, Illinois. (This address was
given by 911.)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPENED THE MEETING FOLLOWED BY THE
INVOCATION GIVEN BY ADMII~TISTRATIVE ASSISTANT JIM SNIDER.
Mayor Edwards asked for roll call at 6:30 P.M. Present -Aldermen Hartford, Phillips,
Nidiffer, Meade, Shores, May. Absent - Molleck, Sarff.
MINUTES OF DECEMBER 19, 2000 MEETING. Motion by Alderman Hartford,
second by Alderman Nidiffer, the minutes of December 19, 2000 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
None.
Public Works, Water & Sewer.
Council Action
None.
Informational. Jim Elson city attorney is working on obtaining easements for the new
water line from the Canton lake. Remaining are 4 easements out of 9.
COMMUNICATION FROM MAYOR EDWARDS. Police Chief J. Michael Elam
reported that his department has secured 3 vehicles, 1 from a felony, 2 from drugs. Mike
mentioned that the department is not in need of these trucks and wants to offer them for
bid. If the city uses them, they have to use for one year before they can be sold. Mayor
Edwards recommended to council to go along with Mike's suggestion of going out for
bid.
Motion by Alderman Meade, second by Alderman May, to place for bid 3 trucks
from the police department drug program. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen May, Shores,
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This thursday the Police Department wil be offering again the Citizens Academy. A total
of 16 applicants will be in the program. Mayor Edwards thanked the department as this
allows the citizens to get acquainted with what the police are doing.
OLD BUSINESS:
None.
NEW BUSINESS:
RESOLUTION -DIRECTING DEMOLITION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO REAL
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 61 EAST SIDE SQUARE, CANTON, ILLINOIS AND
OWNED BY BARBARA MCDANIEL. (THIS IS THE FORMER DROW
HARDWARE BUILDING.) First reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman
Phillips, second by Alderman Shores, the resolution be adopted. Roll call. AYES -
Aldermen Hartford, Phillips, Nidiffer, Meade, Shores, May. NAYS -None. Resolution
being #3554.
ORDINANCE -PROVIDING FOR HANDICAP PARKING AT 231 EAST ELM
STREET IN THE CITY OF CANTON, ILLINOIS. (KOUNTRY KITCHEN
RESTAURANT.) First reading, read by title.
ORDINANCE -ABATING ALL OF THE BOND LEVY FOR THE 2000-2001
FISCAL YEAR ($1,800,000 Principal Amount Alternate Revenue Bonds Series
1995). First reading, read by title.
ORDINANCE -REGULATING DEVELOPMENT IN FLOODPLAIN AREAS.
First reading, read by title.
ADJOURNMENT. Motion by Alderman Meade, second by Alderman Hartford, to
adjourn. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously. The regular scheduled council
meeting adjourned at 6:42 P.M.
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N ncy Whi s, City Clerk
APPROVED: I
Donald E. Edwards, Mayor