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Home My WebLink About04-18-2023 Council meeting Minutes (003) CANTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 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 April 18, 2023 (6:30pm) at the Historic th 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 APRIL 04, 2023 BILL LIST DISBURSEMENT REPORT TREASURER’S REPORT PUBLIC WORKS REPORT POLICE REPORT FIRE REPORT Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Grimm/Hale 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 DISCUSS, CONSIDER, AND VOTE ON AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR ALL CORPORATE PURPOSES OF THE CITY OF CANTON, FULTON COUNTY ILLINOIS IN LIEU OF AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MAY 1, 2023 AND ENDING ND APRIL 30, 2024 (2 READING) Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Chamberlin/Hale to approve an ordinance adopting the budget for all corporate purposes of the City of Canton, Fulton County Illinois in lieu of an appropriation ordinance for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2023 and ending April 30, 2024 nd (2 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. DISCUSS, CONSIDER, AND VOTE ON AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION FOR ND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF CANTON FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MAY 1, 2023 (2 READING) Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Chamberlin/Nelson to approve an ordinance establishing compensation for employees of the City of Canton for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2023 and ending April 30, 2024. 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 FISCAL YEAR 2024 FLEET PROGRAM PURCHASES. Joe Carruthers was in attendance and stated that they already had 2 new fleet vehicles budgeted for fiscal year 2024 from local dealers. They want to start to shop local and keep the money in the community. LEGAL & ORDINANCE ALDERPERSON RALPH GRIMM, CHAIR DISCUSS, CONSIDER MUNICIPAL AGGREGATION PROGRAM PERFORMANCE AND REVIEW OPTIONS. Elia with DACOT was in attendance to answer any questions and speak about the program. The council discussed and decided to discuss definite numbers and plan options at the special st meeting being held on Friday April 21 at 6:30 P.M. DISCUSS, CONSIDER, AND VOTE ON A RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH VECTOR SOLUTIONS FOR FIRE FIGHTER CERTIFICATION TRAINING. Fire Chief Scott Roos stated that the office of the State Fire Marshal now requires that there be training hours behind any certificate held by a fire fighter. This program will help communicate with the state and get the trainings to get certifications through the state. Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Grimm/Nelson to approve a resolution for a contract with Vector Solutions for fire fighter certification training. 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 DISCUSS, CONSIDER, AND VOTE ON A LOW BID FROM ILLINOIS CIVIL CONTRACTORS FOR CHERRY STREET PAVEMENT RECONSTRUCTION. Three bids were received for this project. Illinois Civil Contractors bid for $159,852.34. The next lowest bid was for $169,405.00. The funds will be coming out of the MFT Fund. Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Fritz/Gossett to approve a bid of $159,852.34 from Illinois Civil Contractors for Cherry Street pavement reconstruction. 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 TO ACCEPT BID FOR MFT SPRAY PATCHING WORK. Only one bid was put in by Ace in the Hole for $55,912.50 which will be coming out of the MFT Fund. Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Fritz/Gossett to accept a bid for MFT Spray Patching work from Ace in the Hole for $55,912.50. 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. LAKE, BUILDINGS & GROUNDS ALDERPERSON GREG GOSSETT, CHAIR MAYOR COMMUNICATION Mayor McDowell wanted to give thanks to the Fire Department, Police Departments, and Public Works Department. He received a call from the Mayor in Bryant saying how grateful he and the community were with all the assistance in a time of need when the tornado hit the village of Bryant. Also, to the Spoon River College baseball and softball teams, Canton football team and cheerleading squad. They assisted with clean up as well in Bryant and Lewistown. Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Nelson/Chamberlin to go into executive session for 5 ILCS 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 at 8:25 P.M. OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Nelson/Chamberlin 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