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Home My WebLink About12-05-00 Canton City Council89 A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held on December 5, 2000 in council chambers at the Historic Depot 362 East Chestnut Street, 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 NOVEMBER 21, 2000 MEETING. Motion by Alderman Molleck, second by Alderman Hartford, the minutes of November 21, 2000 be accepted and placed on file. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Public Safety & Traffic. Council Action Motion by Alderman Shores, second by Alderman Molleck, the city to post a sign designating handicapped parking space at Kountry Kitchen Restaurant on East Elm Street. Discussion. Police Chief J. Michael Elam mentioned that the ADA said the post and sign would be around $100.00. Mayor Edwards recommended doing this and also said the City will have to pass an ordinance allowing a handicapped parking space. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen May, Shores, Meade, Nidiffer, Phillips, Sarff, Hartford, Molleck. NAYS -None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. Streets & Garbage. Council Action None. Lake, Buildings & Grounds. Council Action None. Public Works, Water & Sewer. Council Action None. COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR EDWARDS. Jim Elson, city attorney spoke about the recent developments in the case of Jim Bourke vs City of Canton. A judgement summary in favor of the City of Canton was reached. Those representing the City of Canton appreciated all the assistance they had received. t; Motion by Alderman Molleck, second by Alderman Meade, the appointment of 90 CONTINUED 12-5, 2000 Phillips, Nidiffer, Meade, Shores, May. NAYS -None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. Motion by Alderman Phillips, second by Alderman May, a Class B Supper Club license to Don & Peggy Chapman at 154 East Elm Street be granted. Discussion. Mayor Edwards mentioned that they were told to submit to the City Clerk quarterly reports that 50% of their sales has to come from food sales. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen May, Shores, Meade, Nidiffer, Phillips, Sarff, Hartford, Molleck. NAYS -None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: ORDINANCE - LEVYING AND ASSESSING TAXES FOR CORPORATE PURPOSES OF THE CITY OF CANTON FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MAY 1, 2000, AND ENDING APRIL 30, 2001. First reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Phillips, the ordinance be placed upon its passage. Discussion. Administrative Assistant Jim Snider reviewed again the City of Canton's Assesed Valuations from the year 1989 to 1999, which explains the 14% reduction. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Molleck, Hartford, Sarff, Phllips, Nidiffer, Meade, Shores, May. NAYS -None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. Ordinance being # 1677. ORDINANCE -AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CANTON TO BORROW FUNDS FROM THE PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY LOAN PROGRAM. First reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman Molleck, second by Alderman Shores, 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 # 1678. NEW BUSINESS: ORDINANCE -ANNEXING AND RE-ZONING CERTAIN TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF CANTON, LOCATED AT 2076 NORTH MAIN STREET, TO AN R-4. First reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman Phillips, second by Alderman Nidiffer, to suspend the rules for the purpose of placing the ordinance upon 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 Phillips, second by Alderman Hartford, 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 #1679. ORDINANCE - GRANTING A R-4 SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR THE METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER OF ILLINOIS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2076 NORTH MAIN STREET, CANTON, ILLINOIS. First reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman Phillips, second by Alderman May, to suspend the rules for the purpose of placing the ordinance upon its passage. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen I 91 CONTINUED 12-5-2000 USE PERMIT FOR PROPERTY AT 28 EAST WALNUT STREET, CANTON, ILLINOIS. First reading, read by title. RESOLUTION - INAUGURATING THE 175TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF THE FOUNDING OF CANTON. First reading, read in its entirety by Jason Parkinson SAR winner at Canton High School where he attends. Nancy Elson chairman of the Heritage Commitee introduced Jason. Lou Betzer mentioned that celebrations will be held starting December 19 at the High School winter concert, and is asking for the City Councils approval of all functions planned for celebrating the 175th anniversary. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Molleck, to offer their support to the efforts of the celebration of 175th celebration for the founding of Canton. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously. Motion by Alderman Hartford, second by Alderman Meade, 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 #3547. RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING RETENTION OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES AND SEEKING BIDS FOR A PROPOSED WATER TRANSMISSION MAIN FROM CANTON LAKE TO THE CITY OF CANTON. First reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman May, the resolution be adopted. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen May, Shores, Meade, Nidiffer, Phillips, Sarff, Hartford, Molleck. NAYS -None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, O ABSENT. Motion carried. Resolution being #3548. RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING ADVERTISING FOR BIDS FOR REHABILITATION OF THE WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM. First reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman Molleck, second by Alderman Phillips, 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 #3549. RESOLUTION -AUTHORIZING RETENTION OF ENGINEERING SERVICES AND SEEKING BIDS FOR STANDPIPE REPAIRS TO THE CITY OF CANTON, WATER SYSTEM. First reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Shores, 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 #3550. RESOLUTION -AUTHORIZING RETENTION OF ENGINEERING SERVICES AND SEEKING BIDS FOR WATER METER REPLACEMENT IN THE CITY OF CANTON. First reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman Nidiffer, second by Alderman May, 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 #3551. ADJOURNMENT -Motion by Alderman Molleck, second by Alderman Hartford, to adiourn. Voice vote_ motion carried unanimously. The council meeting adiourned at 92 A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held on December 19, 2000 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 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT JIM SNIDER. Mayor Edwards asked for roll call at 6:30 P.M. Present -Aldermen Hartford, Sarff, Phillips, Nidiffer, Meade, Shores, May. Absent - Molleck. MINUTES OF DECEMBER 5, 2000 MEETING. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Hartford, the minutes of December 5, 2000 be accepted and placed on file. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously. BILLS FOR NOVEMBER. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Nidiffer, to approve all bills authorized and the additional bills from Police Benevolent & Protective Association for annual dues Police Chief J. Michael Elam and Deputy Chief Donald F. Edwards in the amount of $142 each; Henry Pratt $550 for Spoon River College Water Meter; Card Services $468.94; and to approve Wastewater Treatment Plant to order a piece of equipment. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen May, Shores, Meade, Nidiffer, Phillips, Sarff, Hartford. NAYS -None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried unanimously. EXECUTIVE SESSION - FOR PURPOSE OF RANDOLPH BUILDING LITIGATION. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Nidiffer, to go into executive session for the purpose of discussing Randolph Building Litigation. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Hartford, Sarff, Phillips, Nidiffer, Meade, Shores, May. NAYS - None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. The regular scheduled council meeting convened at 6:35 P.M. for executive session. The minutes of the executive session are on file in the office of the City Clerk for review. The regular scheduled council meeting reconvened in open session at 6:48 P.M. Jim Elson city attorney, reported from the executive session...The City Council gave authority to the city attorney to bring action for demolition of the East 1/2 of the Randolph Building that is located on East Side Square. The city had filed a suit against the owner Rick Lillie over some thirty days ago. The position now is Rick Lillie will deed over to the City of Canton at no expense this Randolph Building. Rick Lillie will take care of all mortgages and tax liens on the property. There are defects in the front of the building that faces the square, and Rick Lillie has promised to take care of them so the building can pass inspection. Mayor Edwards mentioned that there could be a possible change, as the building could come under new ownership. Mayor Edwards recommended to accept this agreement, and in future meetings to accept bids for demolition. Motion by Alderman Sarf'f, second by Alderman May, the City of Canton to enter into an agreement with Rick Lillie for acceptance of the Randolph Building as outlined by city attorney Jim Olson. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen May, Shores, Meade, Nidiffer, Phillips, Sarff, Hartford. NAYS -None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried unanimously.