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CANTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, MARCH 05, 2024 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 March 05, 2024 (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, Street Superintendent Dash Wilson, Utility Director Joe Carruthers,
City Engineer Keith Plavec
MEDIA IN ATTENDANCE:
Fulton Democrat
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPENED THE MEETING
INVOCATION Mayor Kent McDowell
ROLL CALL Yes No Absent
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA:
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
MAYORAL COMMUNICATIONS/REQUESTED ACTION:
Mayor McDowell wanted to congratulate the Canton Little Giant basketball team.
Mayor wanted to give thoughts and prayers out to Danny Phillips family.
Mayor introduced Mr. McCoy to speak, and he stated he came in with his boy scouts to the
meeting as the boys are working on their citizenship to obtain a new badge.
Michelle Spiva was introduced as the new Director for Spoon River Partnerships of Economic
Development.
CITY CLERK COMMUNICATIONS /REQUESTED ACTION:
DEPARTMENT HEAD COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS:
Fire Chief Scott Roos wanted to give a reminder that daylight savings was coming up and asked
that everyone check their batteries in smoke alarms and test them out as well. Roos explained
that the batteries should be changed out twice a year, using daylight savings as a great time to
go ahead and change them.
Public Utilities Manager Joe Carruthers stated that the campgrounds at Canton Lake are about
to open again for the season. They are hoping for mid-March, which is a little bit earlier than
normal.
CONSENT AGENDA -
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE SPECIAL MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 15, 2024
APPROVAL OF THE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES HELD FEBRUARY 20, 2024
BILL LIST
DISBURSEMENT REPORT
PUBLIC WORKS REPORT
POLICE REPORT
FIRE REPORT
Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Nelson/Grimm to approve the consent agenda.
ROLL CALL Yes No Absent
The motion carried.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
PUBLIC SAFETY AND LEGAL
ALDERPERSON JUSTIN NELSON, CHAIR
REGULATORY AND POLICY
ALDERPERSON ANGELA HALE, CHAIR
COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ALDERPERSON JOHN LOVELL, CHAIR
ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CANTON, FULTON COUNTY,
ILLINOIS, AND MICHAEL HULVEY (35 S. MAIN STREET).
This amendment is nothing more than just an extension of time.
Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Nelson/Lovell to approve an ordinance
approving and authorizing the execution of a first amendment to the redevelopment agreement
by and between the City of Canton, Fulton County, Illinois, and Michael Hulvey (35 S. Main Street)
for and added extension of time.
ROLL CALL Yes No Absent
The motion carried.
PUBLIC WORKS
ALDERPERSON ANGIE LINGENFELTER, CHAIR
FINANCE
ALDERPERSON ANDRA CHAMBERLIN, CHAIR
ORDINANCE APPROVING TO PURCHASE AXON FLEET 3 ADVANCED CAMERAS FOR SQUAD CARS
AND RELATED SYSTEMS/ACCESSORIES AND WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS.
Police Chief Mike Eveland discussed this topic. He stated these were the second half of body
cameras that were mentioned previously. They will synchronize with the older cameras worn
now. However, they have been having issues with the older ones. These new cameras through
Axon will have a 5-year contract and will also include the automatic license plate readers. The
original offer stated that it would be $25,000 a year for the course of the 5-year contract.
However, they ended up offering a 7% discount which takes the amount down to $23,035.20 per
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year. The installation will not take place until June 1 which will fall under the next fiscal year
budget.
Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Nelson/Grimm to approve an ordinance
approving to purchase axon fleet 4 advanced cameras for squad cars and related
systems/accessories and waiving competitive bidding requirements. The cost of the Axon
cameras will be $23,035.20 after a 7% discount has been applied for the course of a five-year
contract.
ROLL CALL Yes No Absent
The motion carried.
IT AND CYBERSECURITY
ALDERPERSON GREG GOSSETT, CHAIR
LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT
ALDERPERSON RALPH GRIMM, CHAIR
APPROVAL TO HIRE JON MCQUILKIN AS THE NEW DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND ZONING.
A resolution went out with this as well.
Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Grimm/Gossett to approve hiring Jon McQuilkin
as the new Director of Planning and Zoning.
ROLL CALL Yes No Absent
The motion carried.
PROPERTY
ALDERPERSON PATRICK KETCHAM, CHAIR
EXECUTIVE SESSION/CLOSED MEETING
ADJOURNMENT
Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Hale/Nelson to adjourn without the need for
executive session.
ROLL CALL Yes No Absent
The motion carried.
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Andi Walters, City Clerk
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Kent McDowell, Mayor