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Home My WebLink About05-20-2014 council meeting minutes City of Canton Council Meeting The Donald Edwards Way (Historic Depot) Canton II 61520 05-20-2014 6:30PM A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held on May 20, 2014 (6:30pm) in the Council Chambers,The Donald E. Edwards Way-50 North 4`h Avenue, Canton, Illinois 61520. STAFF IN ATTENDANCE Mayor Jeffrey Fritz, Attorney Nancy Rabel, City Clerk Diana Pavley-Rock, Treasurer Kathy Luker, Deputy Police Chief Rick Nichols, Fire Chief Tom Shubert, Community Service Director Jason Strandberg, Comptroller Caty Campbell, City Engineer Keith Plavec, Public Works Director Bill Terry, WTP Superintendent Greg Pollitt MEDIA IN ATTENDANCE: Daily Ledger, Fulton Democrat OTHERS IN THE AUDIENCE Kevin Meade,Jack Walker, Scott McCoy, Boy Scout Troop#124 Video Services by Joe Ginger PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPENED THE MEETING. INVOCATION Nina Nestlerode- First Christian Church ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Jerry Ellis X Alderman Justin X Nelson Alderman John Lovell X Alderman Jeremy X Pasley Alderman Craig West X Alderman Tad Putrich X Alderman Dave Pickel X Alderman Jim Nelson X PUBLIC PARTICIPATION CONSENT AGENDA • Minutes of Councii meeting heid May 6, 2014 • Minutes of Clerical Committee meeting held May 13, 2014 • Bills • Treasurer's Report • Quick Electrical Contractors Inc invoice #3109 in the amount of $26,800.00 for the WWTP sludge pump building electrical improvements. • Approval of a special event request for Canton Main Street Farmers Market • Approval of a special event request for Billy's tap Red Dog event. Motion and second were made by Aldermen Jim Nelson/Pickel to approve the consent agenda. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Jerry Ellis X Alderman Justin X Nelson Alderman John Lovell X Alderman Jeremy X Pasley Alderman Craig West X Alderman Tad Putrich X Alderman Dave Pickel X Alderman Jim Nelson X The motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS: FINANCE-ALDERMAN JUSTIN NELSON, CHAIRMAN RELOCATION OF IH WHISTIE FROM CITY HALL TO COOK MEDICAL AND APPROVAL OF APPROPRIATE REPAIRS. Mayor Fritz explained that an agreement (99 year lease) was prepared between Cook Medical and the City of Canton regarding the relocation of the IH whistle from City Hall to Cook Medical. The agreement was provided to Attorney Rabel today for review. Motion and second were made by Aldermen Justin Nelson/Putrich to begin the process of moving the whistle from City Hall to Cook Medical. Former Mayor Kevin Meade explained that repairs will be made on the whistle prior to moving the whistle. Repairs to the whistle will also be made by Cook once the whistle is relocated if repairs are needed. The agreement that was provided to the city attorney for review is a 99 year lease agreement. A verbal agreement will be accepted tonight; however the City will come back with a resolution to approve the agreement once the Attorney has approved it. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Jerry Ellis X Alderman Justin X Nelson Alderman John Lovell X Alderman leremy X Pasley Alderman Craig West X Alderman Tad Putrich X Alderman Dave Pickel X Alderman Jim Nelson X The motion carried. APPROVAL OF WATER AND SEWER RATES City Engineer Keith Plavec explained that the City held two work sessions regarding the water and sewer rates. The committee agreed last week to send the recommendation to Council for approval. The proposed ordinance will raise the flat fee increase and a .10 cent per 100 cubic feet of usage on the current bill and then each year moving forward for both the water and the sewer. The cost increase is for operation and maintenance. Alderman Jim Nelson said he has received several phone calls from senior citizens that expressed concerns about the increase. Option two would have taken us to what we needed immediately; however there are a number of people on a fixed income in this town and increases would be difficult for many people to fit in their budget. Motion and second were made by Aldermen Jim Nelson/Pickel to reduce each fund from $3.50 down to $2.50 in option three. Discussion: Alderman Pickel agrees that people on a fixed income can't afford a large increase and would be more comfortable with the proposed numbers that Alderman Jim Nelson just proposed. Alderman Ellis expressed concerns about the City needing to get money set aside for the upcoming repairs and improvements at the water treatment plant. He explained that he understands that people are living on fixed incomes, but the City needs to be concerned about having the appropriate funds to handle upcoming expenses. Keith Plavec suggested adding an additional year and extending the rates from 2017 to the year 2018. Amended Motion and second were made by Aldermen Jim Nelson/Pickel to extend the rate from 2017 to the year 2018. Discussion: Alderman lustin Nelson said that he thinks it might be a better idea to go with option two now rather than adding increases each year. It would be better to just get the funds that we need now and be able to move forward. The City needs to just do it and get caught up. Alderman Putrich said the City just raised the rates on the garbage and likes the option of easing into the increase with the water and the sewer. Alderman Justin Nelson again expressed the importance of getting caught up and being done. Mayor Fritz suggested easing into the increase the first two years and then doing the full increase in the third year. Attorney Rabel explained that you could add language to the ordinance making it mandatory to review the rates yearly. ' It was decided to vote on the proposed motion of: To reduce each fund from the $3.50 down to $2.50 in option three and add the year 2018 for the proposed rates in the ordinance to end. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Jerry Ellis X Alderman Justin X Neison Alderman John Lovell X Alderman Jeremy X Pasley Aiderman Craig West X Aiderman Tad Putrich X Aiderman Dave Pickel X Alderman Jim Nelson X The motion carried. LEGAL&ORDINANCE ALDERMAN CRAIG WEST, CHAIRMAN APPROVAL OF A BEER GARDEN LICENSE FOR SOUTHERN BAR AND GRILL Mayor Fritz explained that the liquor commission met yesterday to review the request submitted by Southern Bar and Grill for a beer garden license. The commission made the recommendation to approve the beer garden license contingent upon the final determination made by the Illinois State Liquor Commission. Motion and second were made by Aldermen West/Justin Nelson to approve the request for a beer garden license. Discussion: Alderman Ellis asked if the beer garden is now just a one level deck and meets the code requirements by the City. John Kunski inspected the structure and approved the area. ROLL CAU Yes No Absent Aiderman Jerry Ellis X Alderman Justin X Nelson Alderman John Lovell X Alderman Jeremy X Pasley Alderman Craig West X Alderman Tad Putrich X Alderman Dave Pickel X Alderman Jim Nelson X The motion carried. COMMUNITY& INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ALDERMAN TAD PUTRICH, CHAIRMAN NEGOTIATIONS, GRIEVANCE & PERSONNEL ALDERMAN JEREMY PASLEY, CHAIRMAN COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR FRITZ: RESIGNATION OF ALDERMAN JEREMY PASLEY Mayor Fritz read a letter of resignation from Alderman Jeremy Pasley effective May 30, 2014. Mayor Fritz announced that there will be a vacant alderman seat in ward 4 that can be filled until May 5, 2015. If anyone is interested to fill the vacancy they can contact the Mayor's office. REMINDER ON TALL WEEDS AND GRASS Mayor Fritz said the City is still receiving complaints about tall weeds and grass. The grass cannot be longer than 8 inches. Grass clippings cannot be put into the City streets. Mayor Fritz asked that everyone comply with the current ordinance. OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS A RESOLUTION APPROVING A LINE OF CREDIT AGREEMENT WITH IPAVA STATE BANK (LENDER)AND THE CITY OF CANTON (BORROWER) #4062 This will be a short term line of credit with Ipava State Bank due to the property taxes being received late. Alderman Putrich will abstain from the vote as he has an interest in the bank. Motion and second were made by Aldermen Justin Nelson/Elllis to approve the resolution and place it on file. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Jerry Ellis X Alderman Justin X Nelson Alderman John Lovell X Alderman Jeremy X Pasley Alderman Craig West X Alderman Tad Putrich ABSTAIN Alderman Dave Pickel X Alderman Jim Nelson X The motion carried. RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CANTON AND ESDA#4063 Motion and second were made by Aldermen Justin Nelson/West to approve the resolution and place it on file. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Jerry Ellis X Alderman Justin X Nelson Alderman John Lovell X Alderman Jeremy X Pasley Aiderman Craig West X Alderman Tad Putrich X Alderman Dave Pickel X Alderman Jim Nelson X The motion carried. A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SPOON RIVER PARTNERSHIP FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND THE CITY OF CANTON AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER SAID AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CANTON, ILLINOIS.#4064 Motion and second were made by Aldermen Ellis/Pickel to approve the resolution and place it on file. Alderman Putrich will abstain due to the use of TIF funds. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Jerry Ellis X Alderman Justin X Nelson Alderman lohn lovell X Alderman Jeremy X Pasley Alderman Craig West X Alderman Tad Putrich ABSTAIN Alderman Dave Pickel X Alderman Jim Nelson X The motion carried. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CANTON UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT#66 AND THE CITY OF CANTON REGARDING THE SCHOOL LIAISON OFFICER AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER SAID LETTER ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CANTON, ILLINOIS. #4065 Motion and second were made by Aldermen Pickel/Putrich to approve the resolution and place it on file. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Jerry Ellis X Alderman Justin X Nelson Alderman John Lovell X Alderman leremy X Pasley Alderman Craig West X Alderman Tad Putrich X Alderman Dave Pickel X Alderman Jim Nelson X The motion carried. A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN MAURER-STUTZ, CANTON, ILLINOIS (PROJECT ENGINEER)AND DIXON ENGINEERING, INC (DIXON)AND THE CITY OF CANTON AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER SAID AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CANTON. #4066 Alderman Putrich will abstain since TIF funds will be used. Motion and second were made by Aldermen Jim Nelson/West to approve the resolution and place it on file. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Jerry Ellis X Alderman Justin X Nelson Alderman John Lovell X Alderman Jeremy X Pasley Alderman Craig West X Alderman Tad Putrich ABSTAIN Alderman Dave Pickel X Alderman Jim Nelson X The motion carried. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 6 (POLICE REGULATIONS) CHAPTER 4(ANIMALS)SECTION 2G (GENERAL REGULATIONS AND LICENSING) OF THE CANTON MUNICIPAL CODE (1sT READING) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3 (BUSINESS REGULATIONS) CHAPTER 7 (CIGARETTTES) (1sr READING) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 6 (POLICE REGULATIONS) CHAPTER 17 (CITY CURFEW) SECTION 1 (RESTRICTIONS) (15T READING)#3061 Motion and second were made by Aldermen Justin Nelson/Putrich to suspend the rules for the second reading. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Jerry Ellis X Alderman Justin X Nelson Alderman John Lovell X Alderman Jeremy x Pasley Alderman Craig West X Alderman Tad Putrich X Alderman Dave Pickel X Alderman Jim Nelson X The motion carried. Motion and second were made by Aldermen Ellis/Justin Nelson to approve the ordinance and place it on file. ROU CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Jerry Ellis X Alderman Justin X Nelson Alderman John Lovell X Alderman Jeremy X Pasley Alderman Craig West X Alderman Tad Putrich X Alderman Dave Pickel X Alderman Jim Nelson X The motion carried. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 7 (HEALTH &SANITATION) CHAPTER 1 (NUISANCES) SECTION 3 (CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES) (15T READING). AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 7 (HEALTH &SANITATION) CHAPTER 1 (NUISANCES) SECTION 4(DRUG PARAPHERNALIA CONROL) (157 READING). AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8, CHAPTER 10, SECTION 5 OF THE CANTON MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE WATER RATES. (15T READING)AS AMENDED ADJOURNMENT Motion and second were made by Aldermen Pickel/Justin Nelson to adjourn without the need for executive session The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous. Diana Pavley-Rock, City Clerk Jeffrey A. Fritz, Mayor