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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-21-2022 Canton City Council Minutes CANTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 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 February 21, 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 CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL OF THE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES HELD FEBRUARY 07, 2023 BILL LIST DISBURSEMENT REPORT TREASURER’S REPORT PUBLIC WORKS REPORT POLICE REPORT FIRE REPORT Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Hale/Gossett 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. COMMITTEE REPORTS: FINANCE ALDERPERSON ANDRA CHAMBERLIN, CHAIR LEGAL & ORDINANCE ALDERPERSON RALPH GRIMM, CHAIR DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON AN ORDINANCE DECLARING SURPLUS REVENUE IN THE TH CANTON 1- DOWNTOWN/5 AVENUE TIF DISTRICT SPECIAL TAX ALLOCATION FUND AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF THAT SURPLUS REVENUE TO THE FULTON COUNTY TREASURER FOR DISTRIBUTION TO AFFECTED TAXING DISTRICTS ON A PRO RATA BASIS FOR TAX YEAR ST 2021 PAYABLE 2022 (1 READING). st Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Nelson/Lovell to waive the 1 reading 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/Nelson to approve an Ordinance th declaring surplus revenue in the Canton 1 – Downtown/5 Avenue TIF District special tax allocation fund and authorizing payment of that surplus revenue to the Fulton County Treasurer for distribution to affected taxing districts on a pro rata basis for tax year 2021 payable 2022. 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 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING SURPLUS REVENUE IN THE CANTON 2 – RT.9/CHESTNUT ST. TIF DISTRICT SPECIAL TAX ALLOCATION FUND AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF THAT SURPLUS REVENUE TO THE FULTON COUNTY TREASURER FOR DISTRIBUTION TO AFFECTED TAXING DISTRICTS ON PRO RATA BASIS FOR TAX YEAR 2021 ST PAYABLE 2022 (1 READING). Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Nelson/Gossett to waive the first reading. 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/Nelson to approve an Ordinance declaring surplus revenue in the Canton 2 – RT.9/Chestnut St. TIF District special tax allocation fund and authorizing payment of that surplus revenue to the Fulton County Treasurer for distribution to affected taxing districts on a pro rata basis for tax year 2021 payable 2022. 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 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING SURPLUS REVENUE IN THE CANTON TIF DISTRICT 3 SPECIAL TAX ALLOCATION FUND AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF THAT SURPLUS REVENUE TO THE FULTON COUNTY TREASURER FOR DISTRIBUTION TO ST AFFECTED TAXING DISTRICTS ON PRO RATA BASIS FOR TAX YEAR 2021 PAYABLE 2022 (1 READING). Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Gossett/Nelson to waive the first reading. 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/Nelson to approve an Ordinance declaring surplus revenue in the Canton TIF District 3 special tax allocation fund and authorizing payment of that surplus revenue to the Fulton County Treasurer for distribution to affected taxing districts on a pro rata basis for tax year 2021 payable 2022. 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 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A TIF AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CANTON, FULTON COUNTY, ST ILLINOIS AND TED RUMLER D/B/A HAPPY SHACK (1 READING) Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Nelson/Lingenfelter to waive the first reading. 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/Hale to approve an Ordinance authorizing the execution of a TIF Agreement by and between the City of Canton, Fulton County, Illinois and Ted Rumler D/B/A Happy Shack. 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 AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE HOWARD ZIMMERMANN AND JOSEPH RILEY TO RE-ZONE 1760 EAST CHESTNUT FOR A R-2 FOR NEW BUSINESS ST DEVELOPMENT (1 READING). Alderman Lovell wanted everyone to be aware that if you are familiar with where Kroger’s is at, it would be the house that is pretty dilapidated and believed they would tear that down and they also own the property behind it and that would be where they are going to build the primary structure. Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Nelson/Gossett to waive the first reading. 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/Nelson to approve an Ordinance for Howard Zimmerman and Joseph Riley to Re-Zone 1760 East Chestnut for new business development. 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 AN APPROVAL OF LETTERS OF INTENT WITH KEYSTONE POWER HOLDINGS, LLC. Attorney Jump explained that Keystone is looking for some assurance from the city before they start incurring costs. Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Grimm/Chamberlin to approve letters of intent with Keystone Power Holdings, LLC contingent upon the Mayor’s final approval. 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 COMMUNITY & INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ALDERPERSON JOHN LOVELL, CHAIR PUBLIC WORKS, WATER & SEWER ALDERPERSON ANGIE LINGENFELTER, CHAIR PUBLIC SAFETY & TRAFFIC ALDERPERSON ANGELA HALE, CHAIR STREETS AND GARBAGE ALDERPERSON JEFF FRITZ, CHAIR LAKE, BUILDINGS & GROUNDS ALDERPERSON GREG GOSSETT, CHAIR MAYOR COMMUNICATION Mayor: I just wanted to recognize four young men that made the trek to state finals in rd wrestling at the Illinois Association of Wrestling in Champaign. Joseph Norton placed 3 last year in the 170lb division. This year he won. He is the State Champion. He defeated his opponent in the finals. He’s a senior. Trevor Hedges wrestled at 126lbs and came home with a thth 4 place medal. Maddox Steal wrestled at 106 and came home with a 5 place medal. John Davis didn’t place but made it to state which is a great honor. The Mayor congratulated Joseph and stated that Joseph had also won the State th Championship his 8 grade year in middle school. OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Nelson/Chamberlin to adjourn into executive session for: 5ILCS 120/2 C11. 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. CITY OF CANTON RECONVENED COUNCIL MEETING HISTORIC DEPOT- DONALD E. EDWARDS WAY TH 50 NORTH 4 AVENUE 02-21-2023 7:09 p.m. ADJOURNMENT Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Nelson/Gossett to adjourn. 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