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Home My WebLink About12-19-00 Canton City Council92 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 ADMI1~lISTRATIVE 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 Sarff, 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 Elson, Roll call. AYES -Aldermen May, Shores, Meade, Nidiffer, Phillips, Sarff, Hartford. NAYS -None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried unanimously. 93 CONTINUED 12-19-2000 Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Hartford, the City of Canton to advertisE for bids for demolition a portion of the Randolph Building. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen May, Shores, Meade, Nidiffer, Phillips, Sarff, Hartford. NAYS - None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Finance. Council Action Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Phillips, to approve payment of $1500 to Maurer & Stutz for the remaining planning work, including the upcoming hearing, as well as the loan application coordination and submittals on the IEPA loan application for the Water Plant improvements. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Hartford, Sarff, Phillips, Nidiffer, Meade, Shores, May. NAYS -None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Phillips, to approve the annual training for Fire Chief John Stanko and Dan Oaks to the International Association of Fire Chiefs for registration of $510, with the saving of $140 by paying early. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen May, Shores, Meade, Nidiffer, Phillips, Sarff, Hartford. NAYS - None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Nidiffer, to reject the bids received for a new rescue vehicle/pumper fire truck as being excessive. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen May, Shores, Meade, Nidiffer, Phillips, Sarff, Hartford. NAYS -None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Shores, to reject the bids received for the proposed sally port at the new City building/Police Station as being excessive. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman May, to approve a vehicle repair to the tanker truck at the wastewater treatment plant in the amount of $907 plus freight and parts. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen May, Shores, Meade, Nidiffer, Phillips, Sarff, Hartford. NAYS -None. 7 AYES, 0 NAY, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman May, to approve the expense of $3,000 to CM&T for revising the IEPA FY2001 Grant funds for a grant application the City requested. (This is for the 319 Grant Program associated with the Canton Lake Water Quality Project.) Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Hartford, Sarff, Phillips, Nidiffer, Meade, Shores, May. NAYS -None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Negotiations, Grievance & Personnel. Council Action t 94 CONTINUED 12-19-2000 Council Action Motion by Alderman Nidiffer, second by Alderman Meade, to add to the agenda Resolution of Intent Regarding National Flood Insurance. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously. Informational: Howard Williams contacted Alderman Nidiffer about the International Living Waters Ministry will sponsor a free meal to anyone on Christmas Day at the Kountry Kitchen on East Elm from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR EDWARDS. Mayor Edwards thanked the community for their giving spirit and how nice it is to be living in a communuity that helps one another. We need to keep the Christmas spirit all year. Mayor Edwards wished the community Merry Christmas and thanked the members of council. The Salvation Army is anxious to be moving into the Comfort Station. Mayor Edwards wanted to know if anyone could offer a storage building for the City of Canton's temporary use. Clif O'Brien said he would check with someone on availability. OLD BUSINESS: ORDINANCE - REVOKING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR PART OF LOTS 8 & 9 OF WRIGHT'S ADDITION, CANTON, ILLINOIS, FOR R-4 CONFIGURATION WITH A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR PROPERTY AT 28 EAST WALNUT STREET. Second reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman Sarff, second by Alderman Meade, the ordinance be placed upon its passage. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Hartford, Sarff, Phillips, Nidiffer, Meade, Shores, May. NAYS - None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Ordinance being #1681. NEW BUSINESS: RESOLUTION - OF INTENT REGARDING NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE. First reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman Nidiffer, second by Alderman Shores, the resolution be adopted. Discussion. Mayor Edwards mentioned that an ordinance will also have to be passed. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen May, Shores, Meade, Nidiffer, Phillips, Sarff, Hartford. NAYS -None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Resolution being #3552. RESOLUTION -AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF CANTON TO APPLY FOR SUPPLEMENTAL UNITED STATES E.P.A. GRANT FUNDS TO CONTINUE THE BROWNFIELDS INITIATIVE AT THE FORMER I.H.C. SITE IN CANTON, ILLINOIS. First reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman Phillips, second by Alderman Hartford, the resolution be adopted. Discussion. Mayor Edwards mentioned that people interested in continuing the project next year will attend a Finance committee next year, and Linda Caudle will be asked to contact the railroad of that block along the LH. to see if they're interested in leasing so it can become available for future development. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Hartford, Sarff, Phillips, Nidiffer, 95 CONTINUED 12-19-2000 ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Alderman Meade, second by Alderman Hartford, to adjourn. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously. The City Council meeting adjourned at 7:13 P.M. "~ Nancy Whit s, City Clerk I APPROVED: ~~ Donald E. Edwards, Mayor