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CANTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 04, 2025, 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 February 4, 2025 (6:30pm) at the
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Historic Depot located at 50 North 4 Avenue Canton Illinois.
STAFF IN ATTENDANCE: Mayor Kent McDowell, City Clerk Andi Smith-Walters, City Treasurer
Crystal Wilkinson, Fire Chief Scott Roos, Public Utilities Director Joe Carruthers.
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE: City Attorney Chris Jump, City Engineer Keith Plavec, Comptroller Beka
Shultz
MEDIA IN ATTENDANCE:
Fulton Democrat
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPENED THE MEETING
INVOCATION – Mayor Kent McDowell
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:
Under Alderwoman Angie Lingenfelter’s Public Works committee, items C & D were tabled.
Item B under Alderwoman Andra Chamberlin’s Finance committee was removed.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
MAYORAL COMMUNICATIONS/REQUESTED ACTION:
Mayor McDowell congratulated the Little Giants. The Canton Girls Wrestling Team won the first
ever Mid Illini Conference championship.
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The Canton Archery team won 4 place in the Cupid Classic.
CITY CLERK COMMUNICATIONS /REQUESTED ACTION:
DEPARTMENT HEAD COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS:
Fire Chief Scott Roos stated that in the last month there have been three fires associated with
careless use of smoking. To properly put out a cigarette, put it out in a metal container that has
a lid.
CONSENT AGENDA -
APPROVAL OF THE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES HELD JANUARY 21, 2025.
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
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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
x
Alderperson Nelson
x
Alderperson x
Chamberlin
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
PUBLIC WORKS
ALDERPERSON ANGIE LINGENFELTER, CHAIR
APPROVAL OF A STANDARD SHORT FORM PROPOSAL AND AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES WITH MAURER-STUTZ FOR CANTON WATER TREATMENT PLANT LIME SLUDGE
REMOVAL AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT FIRST FLUSH BID DOCUMENT
PREPARATION.
Public Works Director Joe Carruthers explained Maurer-Stutz put a bid proposal together for the
removal of lime sludge at the Water Treatment Plant and a one-time removal of first flush sludge
at the Waste Water Treatment Plant. The agreement goal is a 4 year proposal.
Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Grimm/Chamberlin for approval of a standard
short form proposal and agreement for professional services with Maurer-Stutz for Canton
Water Treatment Plant lime sludge removal and Waste Water Treatment Plant first flush bid
document preparation.
ROLL CALL Yes No Absent
Alderperson Gossett
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Alderperson
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Lingenfelter
Alderperson Ketcham
x
Alderperson Hale
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Alderperson Grimm
x
Alderperson Lovell
x
Alderperson Nelson
x
Alderperson x
Chamberlin
The motion carried.
APPROVAL OF A STANDARD SHORT FORM PROPOSAL AND AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES WITH MAURER-STUTZ FOR CANTON WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
IMPROVEMENTS-CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING LOCATED AT 350 W. HICKORY STREET,
CANTON, ILLINOIS.
This item has been tabled.
APPROVAL OF SHORT FORM PROPOSAL AND AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
WITH MAURER-STUTZ FOR CANTON STREET DEPARTMENT DESIGN AND BIDDING PHASE
SERVICES LOCATED AT LOCUST AND AVENUE F, CANTON, ILLINOIS.
This item has been tabled.
FINANCE
ALDERPERSON ANDRA CHAMBERLIN, CHAIR
IT AND CYBERSECURITY
ALDERPERSON GREG GOSSETT, CHAIR
LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT
ALDERPERSON RALPH GRIMM, CHAIR
APPROVAL TO HIRE A FIREFIGHTER TO FILL UPCOMING RETIRED FIREFIGHTER POSITION.
Fire Chief Scott Roos explained that with the upcoming opening this approval will go to the fire
and police commission which can then start the hiring process.
Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Grimm/Chamberlin for approval to hire a
firefighter to fill upcoming retired firefighter position.
ROLL CALL Yes No Absent
Alderperson Gossett
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Alderperson
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Lingenfelter
Alderperson Ketcham
x
Alderperson Hale
x
Alderperson Grimm
x
Alderperson Lovell
x
Alderperson Nelson
x
Alderperson x
Chamberlin
The motion carried.
PROPERTY
ALDERPERSON PATRICK KETCHAM, CHAIR
EXECUTIVE SESSION/CLOSED MEETING
ADJOURNMENT
Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Gossett/Hale 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