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CANTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.
Historic Depot-Donald E. Edwards Way
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50 North 4 Avenue, Canton, Il 61520
A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held on June 6, 2022 (6:30pm) at the Historic
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Depot located at 50 North 4 Avenue Canton Illinois.
STAFF IN ATTENDANCE:
Mayor Kent McDowell, 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
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Alderperson
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Lingenfelter
Alderperson Ketcham
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Alderperson Hale
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Alderperson Grimm
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Alderperson Lovell
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Alderperson Nelson
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Alderperson x
Chamberlin
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
Moving Settlement Agreement to be discussed after executive session.
Public Works, Alderperson Angie Lingenfelter Chair, Deleting point (B).
CONSENT AGENDA
APPROVAL OF THE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES HELD MAY 16, 2023
BILL LIST
Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Hale/Ketcham to approve the consent agenda.
ROLL CALL Yes No Absent
Alderperson Gossett
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Alderperson
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Lingenfelter
Alderperson Ketcham
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Alderperson Hale
x
Alderperson Grimm
x
Alderperson Lovell
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Alderperson Nelson
x
Alderperson x
Chamberlin
The motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
FINANCE
ALDERPERSON ANDRA CHAMBERLIN, CHAIR
LABOR AND EMPLOYEMNT
ALDERPERSON RALPH GRIMM, CHAIR
PUBLIC SAFETY AND LEGAL
ALDERPERSON JUSTIN NELSON, CHAIR
DISCUSS, CONSIDER, AND VOTE ON A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
FOR PENDING LITIGATION REGARDING 35 E. SIDE SQUARE.
Motion and second made by Alderpersons Grimm/Gossett to approve a resolution approving
settlement agreement for pending litigation regarding 35 E Side Square.
ROLL CALL Yes No Absent
Alderperson Gossett
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Alderperson
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Lingenfelter
Alderperson Ketcham
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Alderperson Hale
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Alderperson Grimm
x
Alderperson Lovell
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Alderperson Nelson
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Alderperson x
Chamberlin
The motion carried.
DISCUSS, CONSIDER, AND VOTE ON AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY AT OLD BEACH
ROAD AND DAL BAR ROAD, CANTON, ILLINOIS 61520 FROM AG CONSERVATION TO A R-1
ZONING CLASSIFICATION.
Motion and second made by Alderpersons Hale/Gossett to approve an ordinance rezoning
property at Old Beach Road and Dal Bar Road, Canton, Illinois 61520 from AG Conservation to A
R-1 zoning classification.
ROLL CALL Yes No Absent
Alderperson Gossett
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Alderperson
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Lingenfelter
Alderperson Ketcham
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Alderperson Hale
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Alderperson Grimm
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Alderperson Lovell
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Alderperson Nelson
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Alderperson x
Chamberlin
The motion carried.
DISCUSS, CONSIDER, AND VOTE ON AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY AT 1808 EAST
CHESTNUT STREET, CANTON, ILLINOIS 61520 FROM AN R-2 TO A B-2 ZONING CLASSIFICATION.
Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Grimm/Chamberlin to approve an ordinance
rezoning property at 1808 East Chestnut Street, Canton, Illinois 61520 from AN R-2 to a B-2 zoning
classification.
ROLL CALL Yes No Absent
Alderperson Gossett
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Alderperson
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Lingenfelter
Alderperson Ketcham
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Alderperson Hale
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Alderperson Grimm
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Alderperson Lovell
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Alderperson Nelson
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Alderperson x
Chamberlin
The motion carried
COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ALDERPERSON JOHN LOVELL, CHAIR
PUBLIC WORKS
ALDERPERSON ANGIE LINGENFELTER, CHAIR
REGULATORY AND POLICY
ALDERPERSON ANGELA HALE, CHAIR
APPROVAL OF DOWNTOWN SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT FOR RED DOG CF FUNDRAISER ON JULY 7,
2023.
This is a repeat event.
Motion and second made by Alderpersons Hale/Gossett to approve a downtown special event
permit for Red Dog DF Fundraiser on July 7, 2023.
ROLL CALL Yes No Absent
Alderperson Gossett
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Alderperson
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Lingenfelter
Alderperson Ketcham
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Alderperson Hale
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Alderperson Grimm
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Alderperson Lovell
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Alderperson Nelson
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Alderperson x
Chamberlin
The motion carried.
APPROVAL OF DOWNTOWN SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT FOR KIDS FEST ON JULY 15, 2023.
This is a repeat event.
Motion and second made by Alderpersons Hale/Gossett to approve a downtown special event
permit for Kids Fest on July 15, 2023.
ROLL CALL Yes No Absent
Alderperson Gossett
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Alderperson
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Lingenfelter
Alderperson Ketcham
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Alderperson Hale
x
Alderperson Grimm
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Alderperson Lovell
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Alderperson Nelson
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Alderperson x
Chamberlin
The motion carried.
APPROVAL OF DOWNTOWN SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT FOR CLASS OF 1983 REUNION/KENT
COLLINS MEMORIAL BAGS TOURNAMENT ON AUGUST 4, 2023.
This is a repeat event. There will be a road closure from East Elm Street to Pine Street.
Motion and second made by Alderpersons Hale/Gossett to approve a downtown special event
permit for Class of 1983 Reunion/Kent Collins Memorial Bags Tournament on August 4, 2023.
ROLL CALL Yes No Absent
Alderperson Gossett
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Alderperson
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Lingenfelter
Alderperson Ketcham
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Alderperson Hale
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Alderperson Grimm
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Alderperson Lovell
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Alderperson Nelson
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Alderperson x
Chamberlin
The motion carried.
APPROVAL OF DOWNTOWN SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT FOR CANTON TRAVELING BASKETBALL
FUNDRAISER ON OCTOBER 21, 2023.
This is a repeat event.
Motion and second made by Alderpersons Hale/Lingenfelter to approve a downtown special
event permit for Canton Traveling Basketball Fundraiser on October 21, 2023.
ROLL CALL Yes No Absent
Alderperson Gossett
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Alderperson
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Lingenfelter
Alderperson Ketcham
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Alderperson Hale
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Alderperson Grimm
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Alderperson Lovell
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Alderperson Nelson
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Alderperson x
Chamberlin
The motion carried.
Motions and second were made by Grimm/Hale to go into Executive Session. 5ILCS 120/2C 11.
ROLL CALL Yes No Absent
Alderperson Gossett
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Alderperson
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Lingenfelter
Alderperson Ketcham
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Alderperson Hale
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Alderperson Grimm
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Alderperson Lovell
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Alderperson Nelson
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Alderperson x
Chamberlin
The motion carried.
Regular City Council meeting reconvened at 7:33 P.M.
STREETS AND GARBAGE
ALDERPERSON PATRICK KETCHAM, CHAIR
IT AND CYBERSECURITY
ALDERPERSON GREG GOSSETT, CHAIR
MAYOR COMMUNICATION
There will be a Special Meeting Monday June 12, 2023 at 6:30 P.M. at the Historic Depot.
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July 4, 2023 the City of Canton fireworks will be held at the football stadium again this year.
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The July 4 meeting is being moved to July 5 6:30 P.M.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Chamberlin/Lingenfelter to adjourn.
ROLL CALL Yes No Absent
Alderperson Gossett
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Alderperson
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Lingenfelter
Alderperson Ketcham
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Alderperson Hale
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Alderperson Grimm
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Alderperson Lovell
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Alderperson Nelson
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Alderperson x
Chamberlin
The motion carried.
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Andi Walters, City Clerk
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Kent McDowell, Mayor