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Home My WebLink About05-15-2012 Council Minutes A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held on May 15, 2012 (6:30PM) in the Council Chambers, The Donald E. Edwards Way-50 North 4th Avenue, Canton, Illinois 61520. ALDERMEN IN ATTENDANCE: Aldermen Pickel, Hartford, Schenck, Pasley, Fritz, Ellis, Nelson ALDERMEN ABSENT: Alderman West STAFF IN ATTENDANCE: City Attorney Chrissie Peterson, City Administrator Jim Snider, City Clerk Diana Pavley, Mayor Kevin Meade, City Treasurer Nicole Marter, Comptroller Caty Campbell, Police Chief Dan Taylor, Fire Chief Keith Frank, Interim Public Works Director Bill Terry MEDIA IN ATTENDANCE: Daily Ledger- John Froehling Video Services by Joe Ginger OTHERS IN THE AUDIENCE: Dan Dare, Bruce Beal, Dana Smith, Missy Towery, Martha Daley, John Davis, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPENED THE MEETING FOLLOWED BY THE INVOCATION GIVEN BY NINA NESTLERODE FROM THE FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Pickel x Alderman Hartford x Alderman Schenck x Alderman Pasley x Alderman West X Alderman Fritz x Alderman Ellis x Alderman Nelson x PUBLIC PARTICIPATION CONSENT AGENDA Minutes of Council meeting held May 1, 2012 Minutes of Clerical Committee meeting held May 8, 2012 Motion and second were made by Aldermen Hartford/Nelson to accept the minutes, bills and treasurer's report as presented and place them on record. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous. COMMITTEE REPORTS: FINANCE- ALDERMAN CRAIG WEST, CHAIRMAN Alderman Fritz PURCHASE OF TWO NEW POLICE VEHICLES Chief Taylor explained that the request is two replace two marked vehicles. The recommendation is to purchase a 2013 Ford Taurus Interceptor from Landmark Ford for the state bid quoted price of $24,277.00. The second vehicle request is to purchase from Art Hossler Auto Plaza the 2012 Dodge Charger Pursuit for $20,297.00 The two vehicles being replaced may be transferred to the fire department and the water department. City Administrator 1im Snider recommended moving forward with the purchase 2 Motion and second were made by Aldermen Hartford/Pickel to approve the purchase. ROtI CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Pickel x Alderman Hartford x Alderman Schenck x Alderman Pasley x Alderman West x Alderman Fritz x Alderman Ellis x Alderman Nelson x MFT SIDEWALK FUNDS Motion and second were made by Aldermen Fritz/Nelson to approve the MFT sidewalk funds. The city will begin accepting applications at the Mayor's office for the sidewalk program for a 50/50 match. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Pickel x Alderman Hartford x Alderman Schenck x Alderman Pasley x Alderman West X Alderman Fritz x Alderman Ellis x Alderman Nelson x 3 ANNUAL IDENTITY THEFT PREVENTION PROGRAM Attorney Peterson reported that last year no incidents were reported last year. A few recommendations for improvements were made for improvements to the software program. Motion and second were made by Aldermen Fritz/Nelson to approve the annual identity theft prevention program. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous. BCBS HEALTH INSURANCE RENEWAL A negotiated rate for the next fiscal year was received at an increase of 4.02% from BCBS. Motion and second were made by Aldermen Nelson/Hartford to approve the BCBS health insurance renewal. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous. LEGAL & ORDINANCE- ALDERMAN JEFF FRITZ, CHAIRMAN SPECIAL EVENT PARKING LOT CLOSURE REQUEST- FARMER'S MARKET Motion and second were made by Aldermen Fritz/Ellis to approve the special event parking lot closure. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous. LAKELAND PARK DUPLEX CONDO DEVELOPMENT Motion and second were made by Aldermen Fritz/Nelson to approve the concept of The Lakeland Park Duplex Condo Development. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous. 4 The City would pay approximately $40.000.00 to bring the water and sewer to the area. The City would then recoup part of the charges from each unit. COMMUNITY & INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT- ALDERMAN JEREMY PASLEY , CHAIRMAN UPDATE FROM MISSY TOWERY SRPED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Missy Tower did not have any additional information to report since last week's update. NEGOTIATIONS, GRIEVANCE & PERSONNEL- ALDERMAN DAVE PICKEL, CHAIRMAN Nothing for Council Action COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR: APPOINTMENT- Street Superintendent- Dan Dare 559,755.00 annual salarv effective 5- 14-2012. Motion and second were made by Aldermen Ellis/Pasley to approve the Appointment of Dan Dare to the Street Superintendent effective 5-14-2012. APPOINTMENT OF THE SCENIC BYWAYS BOARD Mayor Meade appointed Dana Smith to the scenic byways board. 5 Motion and second were made by Aldermen Nelson/Pasley to approve the appointment of Dana Smith to the board. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous. BRIGHT SPOT AWARD Mayor Meade announced that the May's bright spot award was to Sarah and Greg Mathis at 104 Hemlock Canton IL. DEVELOPMENT AT FORMER COUNTRY CLUB PROPERTY Mayor Meade announced that the development at the former country club property is good news for Canton. The City has received several requests for building permits indicating a higher than average development rate in Canton. TACTICAL TEAM TRAINING Chief Taylor explained that the tactical team recently attended a three day training session. The team participated in an entry into a building to shoot targets and exit the room with the targets shot. The team set a record in the time completing the entry. HB 3637 City Administrator Jim Snider explained that a house bill was presented that would cut into the revenue received by the City, School District and the County. The total amount at stake is 1.4 billion dollars for the taxing bodies. Three amendments are being proposed. One would take 30% of the revenue, the second would take 60% of the revenue and the third amendment would take 100% of the revenue received for replacement tax. This would affect the City of Canton $210,000.00 out of the general fund. The county currently receives 1.4 million dollars per year and the school receives 3.2 million dollars in replacement tax. This is a very serious issue if the State can take revenue from the taxing bodies. All elected officials are encouraged to contact the state legislators regarding the HB 3637. 6 OLD BUSINESS AN ORDINANCE RE-ZONING REAL ESTATE FROM B-1 LOCAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO B-2 GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (2ND READING) # 2084 Motion and second were made by Aldermen Ellis/Hartford to approve the ordinance and place it on record. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Pickel x Alderman Hartford x Alderman Schenck x Alderman Pasley x Alderman West X Alderman Fritz x Alderman Ellis x Alderman Nelson x AN ORDINANCE RE-ZONING PROPERTY ON MAIN STREET FROM AN AG ZONING CLASSIFICATION TO A 62 ZONING CLASSIFICATION. (2ND READING) # 2085 Motion and second were made by Aldermen Hartford/Ellis to approve the ordinance and place it on record. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Pickel x Alderman Hartford x Alderman Schenck x Alderman Pasley x Alderman West x Alderman Fritz x Alderman Ellis x Alderman Nelson x 7 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR THE OPERATIONS OF A PROFESSIONAL OFFICE AT 544 NORTH MAIN STREET, CANTON, ILLINOIS. ~2ND READING) # 2086 Motion and second were made by Aldermen Ellis/Hartford to approve the ordinance and place it on record. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Pickel x Alderman Hartford x Alderman Schenck x Alderman Pasley x Alderman West x Alderman Fritz x Alderman Ellis x Alderman Nelson x DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON PURCHASE OF THE GARDEN THEATER PROPERTY AT 62 N MAIN STREET, ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF THE OPTION TO PURCHASE AGREEMENT FROM THE SRPED. Motion and second were made by Aldermen Ellis/Pickel to approve the concept of the Garden Theater property at 62 North Main Street. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Pickel x Alderman Hartford x Alderman Schenck x Alderman Pasley x x Alderman West Alderman Fritz x Alderman Ellis x Alderman Nelson x 8 NEW BUSINESS AN ORDINANCE DELETING SECTION 3-2-3 (B) (LICENSE LIMITATIONS) AND CREATING CHAPTER 12 (FARMER'S MARKET) OF THE CANTON MUNICIPAL CODE. (15T READING) AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CANTON AND MICHELLE BEHYMER DBA B-DESIGNED SALON. (15` Reading) A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CANTON AND KEVIN P. AND BRENDA J. TRACEY REGARDING THE DEMOLITION OF 249 W OAK CANTON, ILLINOIS. #3986 Motion and second were made by Aldermen Hartford/Pickel to approve the resolution and place on record. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Pickel x Alderman Hartford x Alderman Schenck x Alderman Pasley x Alderman West x Alderman Fritz x Alderman Ellis x Alderman Nelson x ADJOURNMENT Motion and second were made by Aldermen Pickel/Hartford to adjourn into executive session for the purpose of: negotiations. 9 .-~y ~ ; Diana P~vley, Ci CI, ~ ~ ~ Kevin Meac~e, Mayor 10