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A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held on April 4, 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 NANCY WHITES, CITY CLERK. A moment of silence
was given for the former Alderman Monty Rupe who just passed away.
Mayor Edwards asked for roll call at 6:30 P.M. Present -Aldermen Robert Molleck, Jim
Hartford, Larry Sarff, Chet Phillips, David Nidiffer, Kevin Meade, JoAnne Shores, Jim
May. Absent -None.
MINUTES OF MARCH 20, 2001 MEETING. Motion by Alderman Molleck,
second by Alderman Hartford, the minutes of March 20, 2001 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.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR EDWARDS. Motion by Alderman Sarff,
second by Alderman Meade, to open bids for the remodeling of the former Norwest
Bank at 2 North Main Street, and now for City HalUPolice Department. Voice vote,
motion carried unanimously.
Bill Phillips of Phillips & Associates opened the bids. The bidders are...Edd Lowe &
Associates in the amount of $541,790, Leander Construction Co in the amount of
$477,400, Laverdiere Construction in the amount of $554,817, Vanguard Contractors,
Inc. in the amount of $556,800, Bishop Brothers in the amount of $530,600. Motion by
Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Meade, to send the bids to staff for review.
Voice vote, motion carried unanimously.
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Mayor Edwards said he appreciated the flower pots at the door of the Depot that were
donated by two people.
Christmas in April. They are requesting the waiving of city fees of $32.50 for demolition
of a house. Mayor Edwards commented that the committee had informed him that all
material and work is donated. Motion by Alderman Shores, second by Alderman
Meade, to waive the fee of $32.50 for the demolition of a house for Christmas In
April. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously.
Alderman Nidiffer wants the Street Department to know of a sink hole in the alley behind
Santa Jo's. Also a need fora "Children At Play" sign on North Avenue A between
Spruce & Ash.
Mayor Edwards thanked all the candidates presently on the city council and those who
ran for office, and offered them his congratulations.
Budget Review. Jim Snider Administrative Assistant gave a brief summary. Some of the
increases are due to higher fuel cost.
OLD BUSINESS:
ORDINANCE -ANNEXING CERTAIN TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF
CANTON, BELONGING TO JIMMIE D. ESSEX AND NORMA J. ESSEX,
LOCATED ON MARLEE DRIVE, CANTON, ILLINOIS. Second reading, read by
title. Motion by Alderman Molleck, second by Alderman Sarff, the ordinance be
placed upon 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 #1690.
NEW BUSINESS:
ORDINANCE - GRANTING A SPECIAL USE/HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT
FOR THE OPERATION OF COUNSELING AT 44 WEST PINE STREET,
CANTON, ILLINOIS, TO CARLA ROOP. First reading, read by title. Motion by
Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Nidiffer, to suspend the rules for the purpose
of placing the ordinance on its passage. 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 Nidiffer, second by Alderman Meade, the ordinance to be
placed on its passage. Roll call. Discussion. Alderman Shores asked Carla Roop what
kind of counseling? Carla answered, basic mental health. AYES -Aldermen May,
Shores, Meade, Nidiffer, Phillips, Sarff, Hartford, Molleck. NAYS - None. 8 AYES, 0
NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. Ordinance being #1691.
ORDINANCE -ANNEXING AND RE-ZONING CERTAIN TERRITORY TO
THE CITY OF CANTON, FULTON COUNTY, ILLINOIS, BELONGING TO
JONATHAN W. AND KATHLEEN J. SNIDER, CANTON, ILLINOIS. First
reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Phillips,
suspension of the rules for the purpose of placing the ordinance on its passage. Roll
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CANTON, FULTON COUNTY, ILLINOIS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
DEFRAYING THE COST OF ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING AND
INSTALLING IMPROVEMENTS TO ITS WATERWORKS FACILITIES. First
reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Hartford, to
suspend the rules for the purpose of placing the ordinance 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.
Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Meade, the ordinance to be placed
on its passage as amended. Discussion. Mayor Edwards commented that the ordinance
has to be amended according to the IEPA. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Molleck,
Hartford, Sarff, Phillips, Nidiffer, Meade, Shores, May. NAYS -None. 8 AYES, 0
NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. Ordinance being #1693.
RESOLUTION -AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF MONEY FROM THE
GENERAL FUND TO THE CIVIL DEFENSE FUND OF THE CITY OF
CANTON, ILLINOIS. First reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman Hartford,
second by Alderman Shores, the resolution be adopted. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen
Molleck, Hartford, Sarff, Phillips, Nidiffer, Meade, Shores, May. NAYS -None. 8
AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. Resolution being #3566.
EXECUTIVE SESSION -DISCUSSING INSURANCE FOR NEGOTIATIONS.
Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Nidiffer, to go into executive
session for the purpose of discussing health insurance for negotiations. 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 council meeting convened at 7:20 P.M.
The minutes of the executive session are on file in the office of the city clerk for review.
ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Alderman Molleck, second by Alderman Nidiffer, to
adjourn. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously. The regular scheduled meeting
adjourned at 8:03 P.M.
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ancy Whit ,City Clerk
APPROVED:
Donald E. Edwards, Mayor