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Home My WebLink About02-20-01 Canton City Councillog A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held on February 20, 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. MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 6, 2001 MEETING. Motion by Alderman Molleck, second by Alderman Hartford, the minutes of February 6, 2001 be accepted and placed on file. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously. BILLS FOR JANUARY, 2001. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman May, all bills properly approved be paid; and the additional bills of Chamber of Commerce for annual dues of City of Canton $350; Fulton County Tourism Council annual dues of $200; and Mitchell Appraisal Service for vacant lot NW corner of East Elm Street and North lst Avenue $200.00. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen May, Shores, Meade, Nidiffer, Phillips, Sarff, Hartford, Molleck. NAYS -None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Finance. Council Action Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Molleck, for Police Chief J. Michael Elam to enter into an agreement with Spoon River College to apply for a Current Workforce Training Grant to supply funding for a law enforcement personnel "Comprehensive Supervisory Training" class scheduled to begin March 8th at Spoon River College, and tuition from $390 per student to $300 per student. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Molleck, Hartford, Sarff, Phillips, Nidiffer, Meade, Shores, May. NAYS -None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Meade, to accept the low bid of N.E. Finch for demolition on the Randolph Building (back 1/2 located at 1st Avenue and East Elm Street.) in the amount of $59,000 and paid from TIF #1. Discussion. Alderman Phillips said he would vote for the demolition because it is a safety issue. But, he said he did not like the deal that has been made. The lot was appraised at $15,000. Alderman Sarff mentioned that what's TIF funds are for. This is in the best interest for the public and Alderman Sarff said he will support this. Mayor Edwards commented that this is a bittersweet thing, the building will eventually fall, so then it becomes a safety issue. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen May, Meade, Nidiffer, Phillips, Sarff, Hartford, Molleck. NAYS - Alderman Shores. 7 AYES, 1 NAY, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Molleck, the Health Insurance bid opening originally scheduled for March 6, be rescheduled for March 13 at 9:00 A.M. at city hall. Discussion. Jim Snider said that Rick Simonez consultant is not bidding, nor his company. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously. 1 105 CONTINUED 2-20-01 Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Shores, to purchase a backup chemical pump for the water plant from Sidener in the amount of $645.23 plus shipping. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Molleck, Hartford, Sarff, Phillips, Nidiffer, Meade, Shores, May. NAYS -None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Hartford, to purchase a computer for the city clerk from Gateway in the amount of $991 plus shipping, as her current fir. computer is not compatible for the IMRF monthly report. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen May, Shores, Meade, Nidiffer, Phillips, Sarff, Hartford, Molleck. NAYS - None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Phillips, to allow the purchase of a 140' tower, newly painted in the amount of $2500. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Molleck, Hartford, Sarff, Phillips, Nidiffer, Meade, Shores, May. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Nidiffer, to eliminate the mobile contract with Supreme Radio, but keep the base station contract. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen May, Shores, Meade, Nidiffer, Phillips, Sarff, Hartford, Molleck. NAYS - None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Hartford, to allow police officer Matt Freehill to purchase the privacy fence from the City in a 12 month period of time that was used for Drug officer Roko at police officer Michael Evelands former home at 635 Van Winkle; and to build a temporary kennel for Roko at 40 Douglas Court. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Molleck, Hartford, Sarff, Phillips, Nidiffer, Meade, Shores, May. NAYS -None. Motion carried. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman May, to allow police chief J. Michael Elam to take three staff members to the Police Expo in August conducted by the Illinois Police Chief s Association, and to not exceed the amount of $1200. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen May, Shores, Meade, Nidiffer, Phillips, Sarff, Hartford, Molleck. NAYS -None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Molleck, to go out for bids for resurfacing the Industrial Park Road and the Depot Parking lot (next to the Baptist Church) and paid from 4A and 4B Tif funds. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously. Negotiations, Grievance & Personnel. Council Action None. Informational: Alderman Meade reported that the Fulton County Cancer Society has their Kick off this evening on the 'Relay for Life'. The summer event will begin on June 8 & 9 at the high school field track. ~. 106 CONTINUED 2-20-01 Motion by Alderman Nidiffer, second by Alderman Sarff, to follow the standard procedure of adjustments in water bills and to allow up to six months for payments of the $10,586.20 water bill of Sherwood Forest due to a leaky stool. (The total bill was $16,000 and Jim Snider took off the sewer charge of $5,413.80 and offered to work out a payment plan without interest.) Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Molleck, Hartford, Sarff, Phillips, Nidiffer, Meade, Shores, May. NAYS -None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR EDWARDS. Rev Kevin Kessler representative of Love Inc. thanked the City Council for allowing the organization to have free rent while a tenant at the Comfort Station and for the city's support. Kevin also added that this contribution was a double blessing. City Attorney Jim Elson reported that the easements needed for the Water Transmission Project is 4. Three have already been completed with one remaining, and the lady lives in Colorado. Linda Webb has agreed to grant the City an easement on her property and trade off and grant her one at Lakeview Addition. Motion by Alderman Nidiffer, second by Alderman Meade, to allow the trade offs of easements between the City and Linda Webb. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously. Mayor Edwards mentioned the City will be celebrating 175th birthday this summer. The Heritage Committee is planning celebrations all year. They will begin February 25th at 1:30 P.M. at the Historic Depot, and will be using our desk for display purposes. Speaking on that day will be Mary Williams, Larry Avery and Mike Walters. Mayor Edwards also mentioned about the candidates running for elective office requesting recreaction facilities, which cannot be done without a referendum. Cities were formed to provide basic services, because they could not be provided by the people themselves. OLD BUSINESS: ORDINANCE -AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 1678 AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CANTON, TO BORROW FUNDS FROM THE PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY LOAN PROGRAM. Second reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman Molleck, second by Alderman Hartford, the ordinance be placed on its passage. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen May, Shores, Meade, Nidiffer, Phillips, Sarff, Hartford, Molleck. NAYS -None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. Ordinance being #1688. NEW BUSINESS: RESOLUTION - APPROVING A MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CANTON AND THE OTHER MEMBERS OF THE SPOON RIVER VALLEY FIRE ASSOCIATION. First reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman 107 CONTINUED 2-20-01 RESOLUTION -CALLING UPON STATE AND/OR FEDERAL AUTHORITIES TO PROVIDE ATTENDANTS AT INTERSTATE HIGHWAY REST STOPS. First reading, read in its entirety. Motion by Alderman Meade, second by Alderman May, the resolution be adopted. Discussion. Alderman Meade explained the family requested this resolution and for copies be sent to them and to state officials. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Molleck, Hartford, Sarff, Phillips, Nidiffer, Shores, May. NAYS -None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. Resolution being #3558. RESOLUTION -AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF BIDS IN THE WATER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. First reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Molleck, the resolution be adopted. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen May, Shores, Meade, Nidiffer, Phillips, Sarff, Hartford, Molleck. NAYS - None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. Resolution being #3559. ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Alderman Molleck, second by Alderman Hartford, to adjourn. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously. The council meeting adjourned at 7:12 P.M. `~ ~ ~ ^~ _ L~l ~ q Nancy Whit ,City Clerk /R; APPROVED: ~~~~~~~-~L~ Donald E. Edwards, Mayor