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Home My WebLink About02-07-2012 Council Meeting A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held on February 7, 2012 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers, The Donald E. Edwards Way-50 North 4th Avenue, Canton, Illinois 61520. Aldermen in attendance: Aldermen Eric Schenck, Jeremy Pasley, Jeff Fritz, Craig West, Justin Nelson, Dave Pickel, Gerald Ellis, Jim Hartford Aldermen absent: Staff in attendance: City Treasurer Nikki Marter, City Attorney Chrissie Peterson, Mayor Kevin Meade, City Administrator Jim Snider, City Clerk Diana Pavley, Police Chief Dan Taylor, Fire Chief Keith Frank, City Engineer Keith Plavec, Mark Rothert Media in attendance: Daily Ledger- John Froehling Video Services by Joe Ginger Others in the audience: Phil Fleming, Pastor Glen Nestlerode from the First Christian Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPENED THE MEETING FOLLOWED BY THE INVOCATION GIVEN BY CITY ADMNINISTRATOR JIM SNIDER ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Schenck x Alderman Pasley x Alderman Fritz x Alderman West x Alderman Nelson x Alderman Ellis x Alderman Pickel x Alderman Hartford x CONSENT AGENDA Minutes of Council meetin~ held lanuarv 17. 2012 Minutes of Mechanical Committee meetin~ held lanuarv 24. 2012 Motion and second was made by Aldermen Ellis/Hartford to accept the minutes as presented and be placed on file. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous. COMMITTEE REPORTS: PUBLIC SAFETY & TRAFFIC - ALDERMAN JIM HARTFORD, CHAIRMAN Police Department Carpetin~ The carpeting is the original carpeting from 2001 and has sustained heavy traffic that has caused it to become warn. A bid from Melgreen's furniture was received in the amount of $4500.00. A bid from Crawford's furniture was received in the amount of $4290.00. Chief Taylor recommends going with the low bid of $4290.00 from Crawford's furniture. Motion and second were made by Aldermen Hartford/Pickel to approve the bid from Crawford's furniture in the amount of $4290.00 for carpeting in the police department. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Schenck x Alderman Pasley x Alderman Fritz x Alderman West x Alderman Nelson x Alderman Ellis x Alderman Pickel x Alderman Hartford x The motion carried. Fire Department Repairs The request being presented by the fire department is to fix some of the bricks that have become loose and then try to waterproof or seal the building. Permission is being requested to receive bids for the project. Motion and second were made by Aldermen Hartford/Fritz to approve the request to receive bids. Saecial Event License The American Grill submitted an application for a special event license for February 14, 2012 from 5:OOpm and 7:OOpm. The event will allow the restaurant to serve one glass of champaign to each customer. The special event is a fundraiser for FCRC. Motion and second were made by Aldermen Hartford/Ellis to approve the special event license for the American Grille. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous. ~ STREETS AND GARBAGE- ALDERMAN JUSTIN NELSON, CHAIRMAN Nothing for Council Action LAKE, BUILDINGS & GROUNDS - ALDERMAN ERIC SCHENCK, CHAIRMAN Public Works Window Motion and second were made by Aldermen Schenck/Ellis to approve the public works window installation in the amount of $2571.64 by Newburn Construction. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Schenck x Alderman Pasley x Alderman Fritz x Alderman West x Alderman Nelson x Alderman Ellis x Alderman Pickel x Alderman Hartford x The motion carried. PUBLIC WORKS, WATER & SEWER - ALDERMAN GERALD ELLIS, CHAIRMAN APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT NO 3 FROM LEANDER CONSTRUCTION INC. FOR WATER MAIN CONNECTION FOR WELL PROJECTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2104.75 Motion and second were made by Aldermen Ellis/Nelson to approve the application for payment no 3 from Leander Construction Inc in the amount of $2104.75 ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Schenck x Alderman Pasley x Alderman Fritz x Alderman West x Alderman Nelson x Alderman Ellis x Alderman Pickel x Alderman Hartford x The motion carried APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT NO 5 FROM LEANDER CONSTRUCTION INC FOR WWTP UV DISINFECTION PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $101557.83 Motion and second were made by Aldermen Ellis/Pickel to excuse Alderman Ellis due to his participation in the project. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous. Motion and second were made by Aldermen Nelson/Hartford to approve the application for payment no 5 from Leander Construction Inc for WWTP UV disinfection project in the amount of $101,557.83 from the bond funds. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Schenck x Alderman Pasley x Alderman Fritz x Alderman West x Alderman Nelson x Alderman Ellis Alderman Pickel x Alderman Hartford x The motion carried WWTP ENERGY GRANT ASSISTANCE The intent is to help with the WTP and WWTP for reimbursement for energy improvements at the facilities. The City has received $320.00 for lights replaced. Future improvements such as pump replacements would help create additional reimbursement. An amount of $30-$40,000 is anticipated. The fee for the services is between $4-$5,000 Motion and second were made by Aldermen Ellis/Hartford to approve ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Schenck x Alderman Pasley x Alderman Fritz x Alderman West x Alderman Nelson x Alderman Ellis x Alderman Pickel x Alderman Hartford x The motion carried WWTP NPDES ASSISTANCE Assistance will be provided for the NPDES permit. Motion and second were made by Aldermen Ellis/Nelson to approve the WWTP NPDES assistance. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Schenck x Alderman Pasley x Alderman Fritz x Alderman West x Alderman Nelson x Alderman Ellis x Alderman Pickel x Alderman Hartford x The motion carried. REVISIONS TO THE WWTP ORDINANCE In the near future language will be presented for pretreatment for the WWTP. Part of the NPDES permit and plan requires updates to the ordinance. COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR KEVIN R. MEADE Mayor Meade congratulated recipients of awards presented at the Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner. Dr. Randy Klinedinst- Business person of the year Debbie Rodney-Citizen of the Year Robin Tonkin- Educator of the Year OLD BUSINESS AN ORDINANCE DECLARING SURPLUS REVENUE IN THE CANTON 4-A INDUSTRIAL TIF DISTRICT SPECIAL TAX ALLOCATION FUND AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF THAT SURPLUS REVENUE TO THE FULTON COUNTY TREASURER FOR DISTRIBUTION TO AFFECTED TAXING DISTRICTS. (2"d Reading) #2072 Motion and second were made by Aldermen Ellis/Pasley to approve the ordinance and place it on record. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Schenck x Alderman Pasley x Alderman Fritz x Alderman West x Alderman Nelson x Alderman Ellis x Alderman Pickel x Alderman Hartford x The motion carried NEW BUSINESS: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE III (BUILDING SEWERS AND CONNECTIONS) AND ARTICLE N(USE OF THE PUBLIC SEWERS) OF CHAPTER 19 (PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SEWERS) OF TITLE 8(PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY) (1 ST READING) # 2073 Motion and second were made by Aldermen Ellis/Hartford to suspend the rules and pass the ordinance on the first reading. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Schenck x Alderman Pasley x Alderman Fritz x Alderman West x Alderman Nelson x Alderman Ellis x Alderman Pickel x Alderman Hartford x The motion carried. Motion and second were made by Aldermen Ellis/Hartford to pass the ordinance and place it on record. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Schenck x Alderman Pasley x Alderman Fritz x Alderman West x Alderman Nelson x Alderman Ellis x Alderman Pickel x Alderman Hartford x The motion carried ADIOURNMENT Motion and second was made by Aldermen Hartford/Pickel to adjourn with no need for executive session. Motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous. Mayo in . eade City er iana Pavl