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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-07-2024 Canton City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 2nd Meeting CANTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES ND (2 MEETING) TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2024, at 6:48 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 May 7, 2024 (6:48pm) at the Historic th 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 ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett x Alderperson x Lingenfelter Alderperson Ketcham x Alderperson Hale x Alderperson Grimm x Alderperson Lovell x Alderperson Nelson x Alderperson x Chamberlin ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA: Alderwoman Andra Chamberlin moved Item B under finance, to go first after the public hearing. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: PUBLIC HEARING: Public hearing pursuant to the requirements of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), to consider the proposed issuance by the City of Canton not to exceed $12,650,000 aggregate principal amount of Health Care Facilities Revenue Bonds, Series 2024 (Graham Hospital Association Project). The proceeds of the bond will be loaned to Graham Hospital Association in Illinois not for profit corporation. The borrower is to finance or reimburse the acquisition construction, remodeling, and equipping certain health facilities including but not limited to: A) various equipment and system upgrades to the facility and related hospital infrastructure located at 210 W Walnut Street, Canton, Illinois 61520, and B) the clinic expansion projects and related hospital infrastructure located at 530 North Seminary Street, Galesburg, Illinois 61401, 1174 North Seminary Street, Galesburg, Illinois 61401, 2028 North Seminary Street, Galesburg, Illinois 61401, rd and 435 East 3 Street, Galesburg, Illinois 61401. Collectively the project and pay all or a portion of the costs issuing the bonds. The Bonds will not constitute a debt to the city or the state of Illinois within the meaning of any provisions of the Constitution statutes of the state of Illinois or pledge of the faith and credit to the city or the state of Illinois or grant to the owners thereof of any right to have the city levy any taxes or propriate any funds for the payment of the principal thereof or interest therein. The bonds will be payable solely out of the revenues and other funds pledged their payments in accordance with the bond and loan agreement with the borrower under which the bonds will be issued. This public hearing is required by section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. At the time and place set for the public hearing, residents, tax payers, and other interested persons will be given the opportunity to express their views for or against the proposed plan of financing the issuance of the bonds and the purpose of the issuance of the bonds. MAYORAL COMMUNICATIONS/REQUESTED ACTION: Michelle Spiva spoke about the Historic Building Event explaining that in previous council meetings there has been discussion about plans for the Downtown Opera House lot and also talked about creating a strategic plan for what the city would do with the BDD funds. Spiva stated that there were 10 vacant storefronts around the downtown and how she attended a conference in Springfield that talked about ways to refurbish old buildings along with programs that might be available through the state of Illinois to help with some of the buildings in our downtown that might have some deterioration and could potentially cost a lot of money to fix up. A lot of the buildings are privately owned, and the owners are not currently interested in doing the work or putting a business in themselves. She stated the city could use the BDD funds or present programs to the building owners that might entice them to create a plan to fix those thth buildings up. On May 15, Landmarks Illinois will come to the Depot Building located at 50 N 4 Ave, Canton, Illinois from 10am-12pm where there will be a presentation. An RSVP for the event was provided. The presentation will be interactive and geared towards Canton itself. APPROVAL OF SEATING CHART FOR THE MUNICIPAL YEAR. Mayor McDowell explained that the 2024-2025 seating chart and committees are to remain the same for the new fiscal year and that everything has worked well. Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Gossett/Ketcham for approval of the seating chart for the municipal year to remain the same. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett x Alderperson x Lingenfelter Alderperson Ketcham x Alderperson Hale x Alderperson Grimm x Alderperson Lovell x Alderperson Nelson x Alderperson x Chamberlin The motion carried. CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS FOR MUNICIPAL YEAR. Mayor McDowell stated he would like Alderman Lovell, Alderman Gossett, and Alderwoman Hale to be on the planning and zoning committee and everything else will remain the same for the 2024-2025 municipal year. Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Grimm/Chamberlin for approval of City Council Committee Appointments and Assignments for the municipal year. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett x Alderperson x Lingenfelter Alderperson Ketcham x Alderperson Hale x Alderperson Grimm x Alderperson Lovell x Alderperson Nelson x Alderperson x Chamberlin The motion carried. BOARD/COMMISSION/ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS AND/OR RE-APPOINTMENTS. Liquor Commission re-appointed Michael Freeman Appointment of Randy Koch Fire and Police Commission re-appointed Steve Albrecht The Revolving Loan Committee re-appointed Jeff Strode and Kevin Rhoades Re-appointment of Kim Freiley, Carol Davis, and appointment of Sue Freiley on the Parlin Ingersoll Library Board Appointment of Police Pension Board Jason Anderson Appointment of Fire Pension Board Kara Johnson Planning and Zoning re-appointment of Alan Diltz, Marilyn Anderson, Dave Hickle, Maria Orwig, and Kathy Lock Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Gossett/Hale for approval of the board/commission/advisory committee appointments and/or re-appointments. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett x Alderperson x Lingenfelter Alderperson Ketcham x Alderperson Hale x Alderperson Grimm x Alderperson Lovell x Alderperson Nelson x Alderperson x Chamberlin The motion carried. APPOINTMENT OF CHRISTOPHER J. JUMP OF DAVIS & CAMPBELL L.L.C. AS CITY ATTORNEY. Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Gossett/Ketcham for approval of appointment of Christopher J. Jump of Davis & Campbell L.L.C. as City Attorney. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett x Alderperson x Lingenfelter Alderperson Ketcham x Alderperson Hale x Alderperson Grimm x Alderperson Lovell x Alderperson Nelson x Alderperson x Chamberlin The motion carried. RESOLUTION APPOINTING CITY ATTORNEY AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT PERTAINING TO LEGAL SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF CANTON. Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Lovell/Gossett for approval of a resolution appointing City Attorney and approving an agreement pertaining to legal services for the City of Canton. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett x Alderperson x Lingenfelter Alderperson Ketcham x Alderperson Hale x Alderperson Grimm x Alderperson Lovell x Alderperson Nelson x Alderperson x Chamberlin The motion carried. APPOINTMENT OF KEITH PLAVEC OF MAURER-STUTZ, INC. AS CITY ENGINEER. Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Gossett/Hale for approval of appointment of Keith Plavec of Maurer-Stutz, INC as City Engineer. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett x Alderperson x Lingenfelter Alderperson Ketcham x Alderperson Hale x Alderperson Grimm x Alderperson Lovell x Alderperson Nelson x Alderperson x Chamberlin The motion carried. RESOLUTION APPOINTING CITY ENGINEER AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH MAURER- STUTZ, INC. TO PERFORM CITY ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF CANTON. Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Hale/Gossett for approval of a resolution appointing City Engineer and approving an agreement with Maurer-Stutz, INC to perform city engineering services for the City of Canton. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett x Alderperson x Lingenfelter Alderperson Ketcham x Alderperson Hale x Alderperson Grimm x Alderperson Lovell x Alderperson Nelson x Alderperson x Chamberlin The motion carried. APPOINTMENT OF CITY TREASURER, CRYSTAL WILKINSON, AS THE CITY’S BUDGET OFFICER. Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Gossett/Hale for approval of appointment of City Treasurer, Crystal Wilkinson, as the City’s Budget Officer. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett x Alderperson x Lingenfelter Alderperson Ketcham x Alderperson Hale x Alderperson Grimm x Alderperson Lovell x Alderperson Nelson x Alderperson x Chamberlin The motion carried. RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE CITY TREASURER AS THE BUDGET OFFICER FOR THE CITY OF CANTON. Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Hale/Ketcham for approval of a resolution appointing the City Treasurer as the Budget Officer for the City of Canton. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett x Alderperson x Lingenfelter Alderperson Ketcham x Alderperson Hale x Alderperson Grimm x Alderperson Lovell x Alderperson Nelson x Alderperson x Chamberlin The motion carried. CITY CLERK COMMUNICATIONS /REQUESTED ACTION: DEPARTMENT HEAD COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS: CONSENT AGENDA - BILL LIST DISBURSEMENT REPORT TREASURER’S REPORT PUBLIC WORKS REPORT POLICE REPORT FIRE REPORT COMMITTEE REPORTS: PUBLIC SAFETY AND LEGAL ALDERPERSON JUSTIN NELSON, CHAIR RESOLUTION APPROVING A LETTER OF ENGAGEMENT OF ICE MILLER LLP RE: CITY OF CANTON, FULTON COUNTY, ILLINOIS HEALTH CARE FACILITIES REVENUE BOND, SERIES 2024 (GRAHAM HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION PROJECT). Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Hale/Gossett to approve a resolution approving a letter of engagement of Ice Miller LLP Re: City of Canton, Fulton County, Illinois Health Care Facilities Revenue Bond, Series 2024 (Graham Hospital Association Project). ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett x Alderperson x Lingenfelter Alderperson Ketcham x Alderperson Hale x Alderperson Grimm x Alderperson Lovell x Alderperson Nelson x Alderperson x Chamberlin The motion carried. APPROVAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR A CLASS A TAVERN LICENSE FOR OFFICIAL TIME OUT, LLC. Subject to the deal closing and insurance being turned in. Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Hale/Gossett for approval of an application for a Class A Tavern License for Official Time Out, LLC. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett x Alderperson x Lingenfelter Alderperson Ketcham x Alderperson Hale x Alderperson Grimm x Alderperson Lovell x Alderperson Nelson x Alderperson x Chamberlin The motion carried. APPROVAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR A BEER GARDEN LICENSE FOR OFFICIAL TIME OUT, LLC. Also subject to closing along with insurance being turned in. Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Gossett/Hale for approval of an application for a Beer Garden License for Official Time Out. LLC. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett x Alderperson x Lingenfelter Alderperson Ketcham x Alderperson Hale x Alderperson Grimm x Alderperson Lovell x Alderperson Nelson x Alderperson x Chamberlin The motion carried. REGULATORY AND POLICY ALDERPERSON ANGELA HALE, CHAIR COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALDERPERSON JOHN LOVELL, CHAIR PUBLIC WORKS ALDERPERSON ANGIE LINGENFELTER, CHAIR FINANCE ALDERPERSON ANDRA CHAMBERLIN, CHAIR AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $12,650,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF HEALTH CARE FACILITIES REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2024 (GRAHAM HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION PROJECT) OF THE CITY OF CANTON, FULTON COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THE PROCEEDS OF WHICH SHALL BE LOANED TO GRAHAM HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, AN ILLINOIS NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION, TO FINANCE OR REIMBURSE THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION AND EQUIPPING OF HEALTH CARE FACILITIES LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF CANTON, ILLINOIS, AND THE CITY OF GALESBURG, ILLINOIS; PROVIDING FOR THE PLEDGE AND ASSIGNMENT OF REVENUES AND OTHER AVAILBALE FUNDS FOR THE PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS TO BE ISSUED IN ONE OR MORE SERIES; AUTHORIZING A BOND AND LOAN AGREEMENT AND A TAX COMPLIANCE AGREEMENT; AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS TO SECURE FURTHER THE PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS; AND AUTHORIZING OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS. rd There has been significant growth over the last decade and today Graham is about a 1/3 of a billion-dollar entity of the buildings with almost 900 employees. Graham is currently in five counties, nine communities, and will have 15 brick and mortar clinics and convenient cares by the end of this time next year. Some of the money is for a new MRI machine, mammogram machine, and a new ultrasound machine. Attorney Jump explained the city does not pay the bonds back and it does not affect the statutory borrowing limits. The city has a separate reimbursement agreement that will be signed before the final loan documents will be signed. Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Grimm/Chamberlin to approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of not to exceed $12,650,000 aggregate principal amount of health care facilities revenue bonds, series 2024 (Graham Hospital Association Project) of the City of Canton, Fulton County, Illinois as written above. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett x Alderperson x Lingenfelter Alderperson Ketcham x Alderperson Hale x Alderperson Grimm x Alderperson Lovell x Alderperson Nelson x Alderperson x Chamberlin The motion carried. APPROVAL OF THE MUNICIPAL AGGREGATION WITH DACOTT ENERGY. Last month it was decided to hold off on signing anything and the start date was pushed back from June to July. Since then, there has been a 10% drop in prices. With numbers still not being low, they are lower than what they were previously. The current recommendation is to lock in with constellation for a full affixed price for 12 months and todays price is 0.08699 which is close and in line with where the current Ameren price to compare is. Utility rates are expected to go up this coming summer and rates are usually released mid-May. If there aren’t any immediate savings shown, then come fall/winter this 0.08699 will be better looking. It doesn’t affect the contacted rate for the entire city, but Constellation offers a green product as well, where residents have the option if they are in the program and want to pay (a premium) that cost is 0.09073 which is there if anyone has a passion to be able to say that pricing is already high, but at least they are green. At this time is suggested to go with the 12 months because it is hoped that next spring there will be more savings possibly shown. If its locked in at a 12-month rate, the residents have a few options and if they decide to opt out of the program it would either go back rd to the utility or they can go out to try and find a rate themselves with a 3 party supplier, or if eligible they can be part of the program. Canton is an opt out city, which means everyone whose eligible come July will be enrolled in the program unless they opt out of it. Residents will be provided with a flyer and if eligible they can either throw the flyer away and they will be enrolled with Constellation for 12 months at the rate of 0.08699, or they can fill out the flyer and mail it back. There is also an electronic way to do this process on the flyer provided. The only issue is that if you have been off the program for two billing cycles, you are not aloud to rejoin for 12 full months. There will be a link provided to put on the city website explaining all of this. Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Grimm/Chamberlin for approval of the Municipal Aggregation with Dacott Energy. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett x Alderperson x Lingenfelter Alderperson Ketcham x Alderperson Hale x Alderperson Grimm x Alderperson Lovell x Alderperson Nelson x Alderperson x Chamberlin The motion carried. IT AND CYBERSECURITY ALDERPERSON GREG GOSSETT, CHAIR LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT ALDERPERSON RALPH GRIMM, CHAIR PROPERTY ALDERPERSON PATRICK KETCHAM, CHAIR EXECUTIVE SESSION/CLOSED MEETING ADJOURNMENT Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Hale/Gossett 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, City Clerk _________________________________________________________________ Kent McDowell, Mayor