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A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held on June 5, 2001 in council
chambers at the Historic Depot 50 North 4t" 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 call at 6:30 P.M. Present -Aldermen Robert Molleck,
Jim Hartford, Larry Sarff, Craig West, David Nidiffer, JoAnne Shores, Mary Fillingham.
Absent -Kevin Meade.
MINUTES OF MAY 15, 2001. Motion by Aldermen Molleck/Hartford the minutes
of May 15, 2001 be accepted and placed on file. Voice vote, motion carried
unanimously.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Public Works, Water & Sewer.
Council Action
None.
Streets & Gargage.
Council Action
None.
Informational. GABBY Days will be held on June 23 & 24. Left over items will be
picked up the following week beginning on Monday. Items not picked up by the City's
Garbage Department due to restrictions by the landfill, include batteries, yard waste,
appliances, TV's, tires, and demolition material.
Lake, Buildings & Grounds.
Council Action
Motion by Aldermen Nidiffer/Shores, to approve the concept of leasing city owned
property to Black Diamond Archery club, and work with the city attorney to draw
up an agreement. (The property is the former ground used by the Motorcycle Club.)
Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Fillingham, Shores, Nidiffer, West, Sarff, Hartford,
Molleck. NAYS -None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Aldermen Nidiffer/Sarff, to approve the purchasing of a back-up
generator from Altorfer in the amount of $71,845 for the new city halUpolice station
at 2 North Main, and to waive the bidding process. Discussion. Alderman Nidiffer
explained that Altorfer supplied a reduced municipality quote fora 12 cyclinder
caterpillar unit. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Molleck, Hartford, Sarff, West, Nidiffer,
Shores, Fillingham. NAYS -None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried.
Public Safety & Traffic.
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eastside of the Square for the dentist office. The other request is 8`h Avenue side of the
East Side Church of the Nazarene. Alderman Molleck referred the request to the Legal
& Ordinance committee.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR BOHLER. Motion by Aldermen
Sarff/Molleck, to accept the resignation of Linda Evans as ESDA Director. Voice
vote, motion carried.
Motion by Aldermen Nidiffer/Hartford, to approve the appointment of Kim Scott as
Temporary ESDA Director. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously.
Ameritech General Easement. Ron Weber, city attorney explained that when the
Randolph Building back section on Ist Avenue and Elm Street is demolished there will be
an impact on the telephone service for the surrounding area. Ameritech was asking for an
exclusive easement of 10 feet. The easement is now 5 feet, and if someone purchases the
building they would have to enter into negotiations with Ameritech.
Motion by Aldermen Sarff/Molleck, to approve of the 5 feet Easement with
Ameritech for the Randolph Building at the corner of 1st Avenue and East Elm
Street. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Molleck, Hartford, Sarff, West, Nidiffer, Shores,
Fillingham. NAYS -None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried.
Motion by Aldermen Molleck/Hartford, to allow a temporary beer garden license to
Players Lounge at 721 West Locust Street fora `Clash of Champions', outdoor
fights, and must take the event inside at 10:00 P.M. Voice vote, motion carried
unanimously.
Motion by Aldermen Molleck/Nidiffer, to allow R.E.R. Enterprises to have a roll
down door on the East side of the former Maurice Building. Discussion. The city
attorney and Clif O'Brien both reviewed this proposal and have no problems with the
request. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Aldermen Molleck/Sarff, the appointments of Craig Mills and Steve
Miller as Auxiliary Police, and recommended by Police Chief J. Michael Elam, be
confirmed. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS:
ORDINANCE -FOR ADOPTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING
CODE, AMENDING CHAPTER 4-1-1 OF THE BUILDING CODE, AND
AMENDING 5-2-12 OF THE FIRE CODE. Second reading, read by title. Motion by
Aldermen Molleck/Sarff, the ordinance be placed on its passage as amended. (The
amendment was in the title and one part of the ordinance. The building is the former
Hidden Treasures located at 102 East Elm Street.) Roll call. AYES -Aldermen
Fillingham, Shores, Nidiffer, West, Sarff, Hartford, Molleck. NAYS -None. 7 AYES, 0
NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Ordinance being #1697.
NEW BUSINESS:
BIDS -FUEL FOR JUNE, JULY & AUGUST. Motion by Aldermen Sarff/Shores,
to open the bids. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously.
Bidders are: Gas Price A Gas Price B Diesel Price A Diesel Price B
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Motion by Aldermen Sarff/Shores, to send the bids to staff and the
recommendations for the committee meeting on June 12. Voice vote, motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION -ASCERTAINING THE PREVAILING RATE OF WAGES FOR
LABORERS, MECHANICS, AND OTHER WORKMEN EMPLOYED IN ANY
PUBLIC WORKS BY THE CITY OF CANTON. First reading, read by title. Motion
by Aldermen Molleck/Sarff, the resolution be adopted. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen
Molleck, Hartford, Sarff, West, Nidiffer, Shores, Fillingham. NAYS -None. 7 AYES, 0
NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Resolution being #3578.
RESOLUTION -CANTON PRIDE COMMITTEE JULY 4 PARADE FROM
WEST WALNUT STREET TO 940 NORTH FIRST AVENUE. First reading, read
by title. Motion by Aldermen Hartford/Sarff, the resolution be adopted. Voice vote,
motion carried unanimously. Resolution being #3579.
RESOLUTION -APPROVING ALL DEPARTMENT HEADS TO PAY 1% OF
THEIR SALARY TOWARDS THEIR MEDICAL INSURANCE PLAN. First
reading, read by title. Motion by Aldermen Molleck/West, the resolution be
adopted. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Fillingham, Shores, Nidiffer, West, Hartford,
Molleck. NAYS -Alderman Sarff. 6 AYES, 1 NAY, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried.
Resolution being #3580.
RESOLUTION -APPROVING DEMOLITION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO REAL
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 102 EAST ELM STREET, CANTON, ILLINOIS.
First reading, read by title. Motion by Aldermen Sarff/Molleck, the resolution be
adopted. Discussion. Clark Wilson zoning officer, mentioned that the bill should be
around $60,100 to demolish. City Treasurer Patty Beaird received a bill from Randolph
& Associates Inc., for asbestos building inspection in the amount of $860. The bill will
be discussed in depth at the committee meeting next week. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen
Molleck, Hartford, Sarff, West, Nidiffer, Fillingham. NAYS -Aldermen Shores. 6
AYES, 1 NAY, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Resolution being #3581.
ORDINANCE -AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE CITY OF
CANTON, ILLINOIS TO EXECUTE, ENTER INTO AND PERFORM LOAN
AGREEMENTS WITH THE ILLINOIS ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING A PART OF THE COST OF
ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING AND INSTALLING IMPROVEMENTS TO
THE CITY'S WATERWORKS FACILITIES, AND MAKING CERTAIN
COVENANTS IN PROVIDING FOR THE OPERATION OF THE CITY'S
COMBINED WATERWORKS AND SEWERAGE SYSTEM, AND THE PLEDGE,
DEDICATION, COLLECTION, SEGREGATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE
REVENUES TO BE DERIVED FROM THE OPERATION THEREOF. First
reading, read by title. Motion by Aldermen Sarff/Molleck, to suspend the rules for
the purpose of placing the ordinance on its passage. Discussion. Ron Weber, city
attorney explained the steps taken already toward the IEPA loan of $1.4 million. Colin
Edwards of Maurer Stutz Inc., is working with the bidders to negotiate an extension as
their bid price are good through June 15. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Aldermen Sarff/Molleck, the ordinance be placed on its passage. Roll
call. AYES -Aldermen Fillingham, Shores, Nidiffer, West, Sarff, Hartford, Molleck.
NAYS -None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Ordinance being
#1698.
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The minutes of the Executive Session are on file in the office of the City Clerk for
review.
ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Aldermen Molleck/Hartford, to adjourn. Voice vote,
motion carried. The regular scheduled council meeting adjourned at 7:50 P.M.
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APPROVED:
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er M. Bohler, Mayor