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Home My WebLink About07-16-2013 Council Meeting Minutes City of Canton Amended Budget Hearing The Donald Edwards Way (Historic Depot) Canton II 61520 7-16-2013 6:OOpm Mayor Fritz asked if anyone wanted to address the Council three times. No comments or discussion took place during the scheduled hearing. The budget hearing adjourned at 6:05 pm. City of Canton Council Meeting The Donald Edwards Way (Historic Depot) Canton II 61520 7-16-2013 6:30pm A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held on July 16, 2013 (6:30PM) in the Council Chambers, The Donald E. Edwards Way-50 North 4th Avenue, Canton, Illinois 61520. STAFF IN ATTENDANCE Attorney Bruce Beal, City Clerk Diana Pavley-Rock, Mayor Jeffrey Fritz, City Treasurer Luker, Public Safety Director Jim Kuchenbecker, Comptroller Caty Campbell, Public Works Director Bill Terry, City Engineer Plavec, Community Service Director Jason Strandberg MEDIA IN ATTENDANCE: Daily Ledger- Fulton Democrat Video Services by Joe Ginger OTHERS IN THE AUDIENCE: 1im Campbell, Keith Deppermann, Tom Shubert, George Hall 1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPENED THE MEETING. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent ALDERMAN PASLEY X ALDERMAN LOVELL X ALDERMAN ELLIS X ALDERMAN JUSTIN X NELSON ALDERMAN PICKEL X ALDERMAN JIM X NELSON ALDERMAN PUTRICH X ALDERMAN WEST X PUBLIC PARTICIPATION CONSENT AGENDA Minutes of Council meeting held July 2, 2013 Minutes of Clerical Committee meeting held July 9, 2013 Motion and second were made by Aldermen Ellis/Pickel 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. Treasurer Kathy Luker reported that the total amount of the bills being paid this month total $524,740.20. 2 COMMlTTEE REPORTS: FINANCE- ALDERMAN JUSTIN NELSON, CHAIRMAN TOWER ONE REPAIRS The estimate for the repairs for tower one is $3,200.00. Keith Plavec reported that three bid packets were sent out and are due back this Friday for the repairs to the fire department building. CANTON WATER TREATMENT PLANT EXHAUST FAN REPLACEMENT QUOTES Two different models were considered for the exhaust fan replacement at the water treatment plant. The recommendation is to approve the Spoon River Mechanical bid of $10,930.00 to remove the current system and replace it with the exhaust fan. This will be paid from the bond fund. Motion and second were made by Aldermen Justin Nelson/Putrich to approve the quote from Spoon River Mechanical in the amount of $10,930.00 for the WTP exhaust fan. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Pasley X Alderman Lovell X Alderman Ellis X Alderman Justin X Nelson Alderman Pickel X Alderman Jim Nelson X Alderman Putrich X Alderman West X The motion carried. PUBLIC WORKS STAFFING REQUEST Last week the request was made to fill three positions in the public works department. The requested positions are to fill positions that have become vacant due to terminations, permanent disability, transfers etc. These positions are budgeted. Motion and second were made by Aldermen Ellis/Putrich to allow the hiring of 3 public works employees. 3 ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Aiderman Pasley X Alderman lovell X Alderman Ellis X Alderman Justin X Nelson Alderman Pickel X Alderman Jim Nelson X Alderman Putrich X Alderman West X The motion carried. LEGAL & ORDINANCE ALDERMAN CRAIG WEST, CHAIRMAN BACK TO SCHOOL BASH SPECIAL EVENTS AND ROAD CLOSURE REQUEST The Covenant Church along with seven other churches has sponsored the back to school bash for the past two years. The event this year will be held on July 28, 2013 from 3:00-S:OOpm at Jones Park. The parking lot across from the police station will be closed. Motion and second were made by Aldermen West/Pickel to approve the event. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Pasley X Alderman Lovell X Alderman Ellis X Alderman Justin X Nelson Alderman Pickel X Alderman Jim Nelson X Alderman Putrich X Alderman West X The motion carried ST. MARY'S CHURCH ANNUAL FESTIVAL TO BE HELD AUGUST 17 2013 Motion and second were made by Aldermen West/Jim Nelson to send to the public safety committee. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous. 4 REQUEST FOR A CLASS A LIQUOR LICENSE FROM CANTON SOUTHERN BAR AND GRILLE LOCATED AT 725 W LOCUST STREET Motion and second were made by Aldermen West/lustin Nelson to send to the public safety committee next week. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous. 57 NORTH FOURTH AVENUE - REQUEST TO WAIVE CURRENT LIENS FOR PURCHASE OF PROPERTY Chuck Kinsel would like to purchase the property at 57 North 4th Avenue; however the current owner has liens from the City for mowing and water bills. The mowing lien is for the amount of $3,200.00 and the water lien is approximately $1,000.00. Chuck would like to purchase the property for a driveway and parking. His request is to waive the liens. The City would more than likely have to demolish this property in the future- which would be costly for the City. (Approximately $8,000.00) The City wil) have an agreement prepared by the City Attorney that would relieve the liens if the property was purchased. Motion and second were made by Aldermen Justin Nelson /Ellis to approve the waiver of the current liens at 57 North 4th Avenue with the stipulation that the property is purchased by Chuck Kinsel. Attorney Bruce Beal suggested amending the motion by eliminating the name Chuck Kinsel from the previous motion. Amended motion and second were made by Aldermen Justin Nelson/Ellis to remove the name from the previous motion. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Pasley x Alderman Lovell X Alderman Ellis X Alderman Justin X Nelson Alderman Pickel X Alderman Jim Nelson X Ald~rman Putrich X Alderman West X The motion carried. 5 COMMUNITY & INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ALDERMAN TAD PUTRICH CANTON MOTORCYCLE CLUB AGREEMENT Attorney Bruce Beal stated that he needs a copy of the motorcycle club contract to review before any further action is taken. The proposal is to have the club pay the $250.00 upfront cost and then deduct it from the gate costs. (1/2 of the proceeds). The language in the current contract referring to the pollution of Canton Lake should be removed. The language in the contract referring to the taxes being paid by the club should also be removed. The motorcycle club would need to contact the County for a permit. Motion and second were made by Aldermen Justin Nelson/Pickel to accept the agreement subject to the proposed changes. ROLL CALL Ves No Absent Alderman Pasley X Alderman Lovell X Alderman Ellis X Alderman Justin X Nelson Alderman Pickel X Alderman Jim Nelson X Alderman Putrich X Alderman West X The motion carried. 6 NEGOTIATIONS, GRIEVANCE & PERSONNEL ALDERMAN JEREMY PASLEY, CHAIRMAN ALDERMAN JUSTIN NELSON-ACTING CHAIR PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT Motion and second were made by Aldermen Ellis/Justin Nelson to table for two weeks and talk about at the next Council meeting. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Pasley x Alderman lovell X Alderman Ellis X Alderman Justin X Nelson Alderman Pickel x Alderman Jim Nelson x Alderman Putrich x Alderman West X The motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR FRITZ: OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 16 (CITY ADMINISTRATOR) OF TITLE 1(ADMINISTRATION) OF THE CANTON MUNICIPAL CODE (lsT READING) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 1(ADMINISTRATION) OF THE CANTON CITY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 24 (BUDGET DIRECTOR) TO THE CANTON MUNICIPAL CODE. (15T READING) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7-1-2 (NOISES PROHIBITED) OF THE CANTON MUNICIPAL CODE (isT READING) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3-8-4 (CLASSES OF LICENSE) OF THE CANTON MUNICIPAL CODE (15` READING) 7 AN ORDINANCE VACATING THE RIGHT OF WAY KNOWN AS MANUFACTURES CIRCLE AT THE INDUSTRIAL PARK. (isT READING) EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion and second were made by Aldermen Justin Nelson/Pickel to go into executive session for personnel and grievances. 5 ILCS 120/2(c )(1) ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Pasley X Alderman Lovell X Alderman Ellis X Alderman Justin X Nelson Alderman Pickel X Alderman Jim Nelson X Alderman Putrich X Alderman West X The motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Motion and second were made by Aldermen Justin Nelson/Ellis to adjourn with no additional discussion for open session. The m on arried ice vote and was unanimous. ~ i na Pavl -R ck, ity Clerk Jeffrey A. Fritz, Mayor 8