HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-07-2026 Canton City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
CITY OF CANTON
NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA FOR
CANTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, July 7, 2026 – 6:30 p.m.
Historic Depot - Donald E. Edwards Way
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50 North 4 Avenue, Canton, Illinois 61520
Agendas and Minutes are available online at: www.cantonillinois.org
1. C ALL TO O RDER
2. P LEDGE OF A LLEGIANCE
3. I NVOCATION
4. ROLL CALL
5. A DDITIONS / D ELETIONS / C ORRECTIONS TO A GENDA
6. P UBLIC C OMMENT
Anyone desiring to address the City Council on matters germane/relevant to the agenda will
be limited to five (5) minutes per registered speaker and must complete the public comment
registration form available in the City Clerk's office or on the City Clerk's website and return
it to the City Clerk or his/her designees as set forth on the form, at least forty-eight (48) hours
prior to the start of the meeting at which the person desires to speak. However, for purposes
of regular meetings, the public comment registration form shall be delivered to the City Clerk
no later than 12:00 p.m. on the Friday preceding the regular meeting of the City Council that
the person desires to speak. All speakers will be expected to comply with Section 1-6-23 of the
Canton Municipal Code.
7. M AYORAL C OMMUNICATIONS / R EQUESTED A CTION:
(A) Approval to Hire Additional Mayor Secretary
8. C ITY C LERK C OMMUNICATIONS / R EQUESTED A CTION:
(B) Oath of Office for New Firefighter
9. D EPARTMENT H EAD C OMMUNICATIONS / R EPORTS:
(A) Acting Treasurer, Paula Grigsby
(B) Police Chief, Corey Miller
(C) Fire Chief, Lance Lusk
(D) Street Superintendent, Dash Wilson
10. C ONSENT A GENDA:
(A) Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting on June 16, 2026
(B) Bill List
(C) Treasurer’s Report
11. C ITY C OUNCIL C OMMUNICATIONS / C OMMITTEE R EPORTS / R EQUESTED A CTION:
Public Safety and Legal: Alderperson Justin Nelson, Chair
(A) Alderperson Communication(s) and Committee Report(s)
Regulatory and Policy: Alderperson Angela Hale, Chair
(A) Alderperson Communication(s) and Committee Report(s)
(B) Approval of a Special Event and Road Closure Request for Jesus Fest to be held on
Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Jones Park and Opera House Plaza from 3:00 – 6:30
p.m.
Community and Economic Development: Alderperson John Lovell, Chair
(A) Alderperson Communication(s) and Committee Report(s)
(B) Ordinance Establishing a Downtown Entertainment District; Establishing a New
Class of Liquor License; and Authorizing the Local Liquor Commissioner to
Establish Rules and Regulations Related to the Downtown Entertainment District
Public Works: Alderperson Greg Gossett, Chair
(A) Alderperson Communication(s) and Committee Report(s)
(B) Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit to allow for a Ground Mount Solar
Installation at 1950 North main St. Canton, Illinois, Currently Zoned R-2
(C) Ordinance Authorizing the Purchase of One (1) Ventrac Mower and Waving
Competitive Bidding Requirements Related to Same
Finance: Alderperson Andra Chamberlin, Chair
(A) Alderperson Communication(s) and Committee Report(s)
(B) Discuss City of Canton, IL Telecommunications and Connectivity Cost Snapshot and
Approve Service Agreement between The City of Canton and Crystal Creek
Advisory Group, DBA Schooley Mitchell (SM)
IT and Cybersecurity: Alderperson Dave Pickel, Chair
(A) Alderperson Communication(s) and Committee Report(s)
Labor and Employment: Alderperson Ralph Grimm, Chair
(A) Alderperson Communication(s) and Committee Report(s)
Property: Alderperson Patrick Ketcham, Chair
(A) Alderperson Communication(s) and Committee Report(s)
(B) Ordinance Authorizing a Lease of Municipally Owned Real Estate Located at 25859
N. Weldons Road, Lot 21 of LakeWind Addition to Lake Canton
12. E XECUTIVE S ESSION / C LOSED M EETING
13. A DJOURNMENT