HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-21-2026 Canton City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
CITY OF CANTON
NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA FOR
CANTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, July 21, 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:
8. C ITY C LERK C OMMUNICATIONS / R EQUESTED A CTION:
(A) Recognition of Alderman Greg Gossett
(B) Amendment to the City Council Committee Appointments and Assignments for
Municipal Year
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 July 7, 2026
(B) Approval of the Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting on July 13, 2026
(C) Bill List
(D) Treasurer’s Report
(E) Police Report
(F) Fire 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 Downtown Special Event and Road Closure for the Friendship Festival
Parade to be held September 19
(C) Approval of a Downtown Special Event and Road Closure for the CHS Homecoming
Parade to be held September 25
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
(C) Ordinance Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Business District
Redevelopment agreement by and between the City of Canton and Cody and Emily
Crumb
(D) Resolution Authorizing Reimbursement of Improperly Assessed BDD Sales Taxes
to Bipin Patel d/b/a Eastside Liquor
Public Works: Alderperson Greg Gossett, Chair
(A) Alderperson Communication(s) and Committee Report(s)
(B) Ordinance Authorizing the Purchase of One (1) Versalift SST-40-EIH Aerial Unit and
Waiving Competitive Bidding Requirements Related to Same
Finance: Alderperson Andra Chamberlin, Chair
(A) Alderperson Communication(s) and Committee Report(s)
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) Approval of a Request from Eric and Jackie Schenck for a Conditional Use Permit for
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a Short-Term Rental Located at 308/312 N. 2 Avenue, Canton, IL 61520
12. E XECUTIVE S ESSION / C LOSED M EETING
13. A DJOURNMENT