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Home My WebLink About02-06-01 Canton City Council101 A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held on February 6, 2001 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 CITY CLERK NANCY WHITES. Mayor Edwards asked for roll call at 6:30 P.M. Present -Aldermen Molleck, Hartford, Sarff, Phillips, Nidiffer, Meade, Shores, May. Absent -None. PUBLIC HEARING - 6:30 P.M. WATER TRANSMISSION MAIN PROJECT. Colin Edwards of Maurer Stutz gave a brief overview of the whole project. Colin stated that public comments are invited on the proposed projects and can be reviewed and comments offered in writing, by responding directly to IEPA, or the City of Canton City Clerk. The 16" diameter Water Transmisson main proposed will need to be able to carry approximately 4.0 million gallons per day in order to meet the projected water demands of both the city and of outlying areas connected to the Canton Lake supply. Projected growth in the next 20 years, 25,000. The new line runs from Lake Canton on East Chestnut Street and along County Highway 27 from 11th Avenue eastward. The City is applying for a low interest loan from the IEPA's Public Water Supply Loan Program. Total loan monies for all four projects, including interest during construction, is estimated to be $4,206,500.00. The four projects are...Filter Rehabilitation, Standpipe Rehabilitation, Water Meter Replacement, and Water Treatment Plant Improvements. Because of the Indiana Bat breeding season all trees clearing is to be performed by the end of March 2001 or not later than September 30. Construction schedule begins -late March, early April, Water Main November/December of this year. Grant available from CDAP for construction cost in the amount of $352,500.00. The City of Canton has been approved for a loan grant from DCCA in the amount of $375,000.00. User charge was looked at very carefully, and will have no impact on water rates. Based on average use of 970 cu. ft. of water/month is $45.93. This amount is sufficient to cover all estimated projects costs. Mayor Edwards asked for comments from the council members and the audience, and no one chose to make comments. Motion by Alderman Molleck, second by Alderman Hartford, to adjourn the public hearing. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously. The council meeting reconvened into regular scheduled session at 6:40 P.M. Mayor Edwards reported that bids were received and opened today for a portion of the Water Transmission Main Project. Bids opened at 2:30 P.M. were for the Filter Rehabilitation, and bidders are...Peoria County Concrete Company $482,210.00; Leander Land Company $384.000.00, Petersburg Plumbing & Heating $498,806.00. The city's consulting firm Crawford Murphy & Tilly drew up the specifications and will review the bids, and will submit a recommendation by February 13. Bids were received also at 4:00 P.M. February 6, for Water Meter Replacement Project, and bidders are...Badger Meter Inc. $664,107.00 with engineers estimate of $637,900.00. Maurer Stutz was hired by the City of Canton to oversee this project, and Colin Edwards will be reviewing the bids, and 102 Public Safety. Council Action Motion by Alderman Shores, second by Alderman May, to reject the bids from Chuck Kinsel $90,000, River City Construction $90,633, and Finch & Company $105,000 for demolition of a portion of the Randolph building as bids coming in to high. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously. Motion by Alderman Shores, second by Alderman Meade, to readvertise for bids for demolition of a portion of the Randolph building at 1st and Elm Street. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously. Streets & Garbage. Council Action None. Informational: Cliff O'Brien has asked for each alderman to begin looking at the city streets to determine which ones should be included in this year's MFT program. Lake, Buildings & Grounds. Council Action None. Public Works, Water & Sewer. Council Action None. COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR EDWARDS. Cliff O'Brien Street Superintendent will begin picking up the ciders when the weather gets above freezing. City Attorney Jim Elson was reamed Laureates of the Academy of Illinois Lawyers by the Illinois Bar Association. Twelve were honored to receive this award who personify the highest ideals of the legal profession. Mayor Edwards said he was very proud of Jim. Mayor Edward asked for an executive session at the end of the regular council meeting for Threatened/Pending Litigation. OLD BUSINESS: ORDINANCE - RE-ZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF CANTON, FULTON COUNTY ILLINOIS, FROM R-2 TO B-2. (SEWARD CONSTRUCTION INC.) Second reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Phillips, the ordinance be placed on its passage. Roll call. 103 Meade, Shores, May. NAYS -None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. Ordinance being # 1686. ORDINANCE - TO AMEND TITLE 10, CHAPTER 15, SECTION 24, SUBSECTION (K)(9)(D) OF THE CANTON MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SIGNS. Second reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman Molleck, second by Alderman Nidiffer, the ordinance be placed on its passage. Discussion. Jim Elson mentioned this will allow for the council to waive enforcement due to the primary and general election being so close togather. Alderman Nidiffer, mentioned that a resolution would also be needed, and the Legal & Ordinance committee will consider this next week. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen May, Shores, Meade, Nidiffer, Phillips, Sarff, Hartford, Molleck. NAYS -None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. Ordinance being #1687. NEW BUSINESS: ORDINANCE -AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 1678 AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CANTON, TO BORROW FUNDS FROM THE PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY LOAN PROGRAM. First reading, read by title. Jim Elson, city attorney mentioned the ordinance has been approved by the IEPA. RESOLUTION -APPROVING DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING POLICY AND PROCEDURES FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. First reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman Meade, second by Alderman Nidiffer, the resolution be adopted. Discussion. Mayor Edwards mentioned that alot of work has gone into this by the negotiations committee and the union members. Alderman Meade said they would use this as a model when negotiating a policy for the Police Department. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Molleck, Hartford, Sarff, Phillips, Nidiffer, Meade, Shores, May. NAYS - None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. Resolution being #3555. EXECUTIVE SESSION - THREATENED/PENDING LITIGATION; AND i~rr PERSONNEL FOR POLICE/FIRE DEPARTMENT. Motion by Alderman Phillips, second by Alderman Meade, to go into executive session for the purpose of discussing Threatened/Pending Litigation and Personnel in the Police/Fire Department. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen May, Shores, Meade, Nidiffer, Phillips, Sarff, Hartford, Molleck. NAYS -None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. The regular scheduled meeting convened at 6:52 p.m. for executive session. The minutes of the executive session meeting are on file in the office of the city clerk for review. The executive session meeting adjourned into open session at 7:35 P.M. ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Alderman Meade, second by Alderman Molleck, to adjourn. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously. The regular scheduled council meeting adjourned at 7:35 P.M. t