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Home My WebLink About01-17-2023 Canton City Council Minutes CANTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JANUARY 17, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. Historic Depot-Donald E. Edwards Way th 50 North 4 Avenue, Canton, Il 61520 A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held on January 17, 2023 (6:30pm) at the th Historic Depot located at 50 North 4 Avenue Canton Illinois with zoom attendance available. STAFF IN ATTENDANCE: Mayor Kent McDowell, Acting City Clerk Andi Walters, Treasurer Crystal Wilkinson, Fire Chief Scott Roos, Police Chief Michael Eveland, Superintendent Ron Robinson, Utility Director Joe Carruthers, City Engineer Keith Plavec MEDIA IN ATTENDANCE: Fulton Democrat PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPENED THE MEETING INVOCATION – Mayor Kent McDowell PUBLIC PARTICIPATION – ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett x Alderperson x Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz X Alderperson Hale X Alderperson Grimm X Alderperson Lovell X Alderperson Nelson X Alderperson X Chamberlin ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA Mayor McDowell requested to move Lake, Building and grounds to the beginning. Under Legal and Ordinance, he stated he wanted to table number two. Under Negotiations, Grievance and Personnel he stated he wanted to table number two CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL OF THE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES HELD JULY 19, 2022 BILL LIST COMPTROLLER’S REPORT PUBLIC WORKS REPORT FIRE REPORT POLICE REPORT Motion and second were made by Alderpersons to approve the consent agenda. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett X Alderperson X Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz X Alderperson Hale X Alderperson Grimm X Alderperson Lovell X Alderperson Nelson X Alderperson X Chamberlin The motion carried. Mayor McDowell yielded the floor to GRNE Solar. Mayor McDowell stated that for full disclosure Attorney Jump is the son in law of Joe eck but is in no way affiliated with GRNE Solar and does not profit in any way. Joe stated the GRNE was founded about twelve years ago. He then turned it over to Lewis who is the international sales manager. Lewis explained the details of the type of equipment they would use and the rates. Alderwoman Lingenfelter asked if there was any difference between solar companies and the types of panels they use. Lewis explained that are many solar panel companies but the difference is which are installed and the equipment that is used. COMMITTEE REPORTS: FINANCE ALDERPERSON ANDRA CHAMBERLIN, CHAIR DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A RESOLUTION APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN FULTON COUNTY COURT SERVICES AND THE CITY OF CANTON. Mayor McDowell explained that this was something that we have had for years now. Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Chamberlin/Fritz to approve a resolution for a lease agreement between Fulton County Court Services and the City of Canton. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett x Alderperson x Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz x Alderperson Hale x Alderperson Grimm x Alderperson Lovell x Alderperson Nelson x Alderperson x Chamberlin The motion carried. DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CANTON AND MAURER-STUTZ, INC. FOR PROVIDING IEPA ASSISTANCE. Keith Plavec explained that the city has been notified the IEPA because we had submitted an application pertaining to the wastewater treatment plant project in the amount of about $31,800.00. He went on to say that IEPA said the city would be eligible for up to about 30% principle forgiveness. This would be a debt forgiveness for about $9,000,000. Keith stated the next step would be to start the application process. Keith went on to say that he is just looking for council approval to move forward. Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Chamberlin/Lingenfelter to approve a resolution approving a professional services agreement between the city of canton and Maurer-Stutz, Inc. for providing IEPA assistance. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett x Alderperson x Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz x Alderperson Hale x Alderperson Grimm x Alderperson Lovell x Alderperson Nelson x Alderperson x Chamberlin The motion carried. LEGAL & ORDINANCE ALDERPERSON RALPH GRIMM, CHAIR DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON RENEWING INTERGOVERMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF CUBA FOR STREET SWEEPING SERVICES FOR 2023. This is an ongoing agreement. Ron Robinson stated that the only thing that will change is the date. Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Grimm/Lovell to renew an intergovernmental agreement with City of Cuba for street sweeping services for 2023. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett x Alderperson x Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz x Alderperson Hale x Alderperson Grimm x Alderperson Lovell x Alderperson Nelson x Alderperson x Chamberlin The motion carried. Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Grimm/Lovell to amend the previous motion to include a change in the resolution to reflect the current City Clerk’s name. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett x Alderperson x Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz x Alderperson Hale x Alderperson Grimm x Alderperson Lovell x Alderperson Nelson x Alderperson x Chamberlin The motion carried. NEGOTIATIONS, GRIEVANCE & PERSONNEL ALDERPERSON JUSTIN NELSON, CHAIR DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE TO HIRE A TELECOMMUNICATOR FOR AN OPEN POSITION. Police Chief Eveland stated that the second hired telecommunicator resigned before finishing training. Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Hale/Grimm to hire a telecommunicator for an open position. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett x Alderperson x Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz x Alderperson Hale x Alderperson Grimm x Alderperson Lovell x Alderperson Nelson x Alderperson x Chamberlin The motion carried COMMUNITY & INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ALDERPERSON JOHN LOVELL, CHAIR DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A SPECIAL EVENT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR BISTRO 101, FOR THE FEBRUARY 3, 2023 EVENING IN RED DINNER. Alderman Lovell stated that this is a repeat charity event. Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Lovell/Hale to approve a special event liquor license for bistro 101, for the February 3, 2023 Evening in Red dinner. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett x Alderperson x Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz x Alderperson Hale x Alderperson Grimm x Alderperson Lovell x Alderperson Nelson x Alderperson x Chamberlin The motion carried PUBLIC WORKS, WATER & SEWER ALDERPERSON ANGIE LINGENFELTER, CHAIR PUBLIC SAFETY & TRAFFIC ALDERPERSON ANGELA HALE, CHAIR DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CANTON AND CANTON UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT #66 FOR A SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM. Mayor McDowell stated that the agreement is essentially done with the exception of some wording that attorney Jump would like permission from the council to change. Also, to negotiate the proration of the payment and what time of the year that would come out. Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Hale\\Chamberlin to approve the resolution for an intergovernmental agreement between the city of Canton and Canton Union School District #66 for school resource officer program and granting the City of Canton’s Attorney the authority to make requested changes. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett Alderperson Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz Alderperson Hale Alderperson Grimm Alderperson Lovell Alderperson Nelson Alderperson Chamberlin The motion carried. STREETS AND GARBAGE ALDERPERSON JEFF FRITZ, CHAIR LAKE, BUILDINGS & GROUNDS ALDERPERSON GREG GOSSETT, CHAIR MAYOR COMMUNICATION Mayor McDowell wanted to remind everyone of the special council meeting on Thursday at noon. OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Hale/Lovell to adjourn without the need for executive session. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett x Alderperson x Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz x Alderperson Hale x Alderperson Grimm x Alderperson Lovell x Alderperson Nelson x Alderperson x Chamberlin The motion carried. _________________________________________________________________ Andi Walters, Acting City Clerk _________________________________________________________________ Kent McDowell, Mayor