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Home My WebLink About12-16-2014 Council Meeting MinutesCity of Canton Council Meeting The Donald Edwards Way (Historic Depot) Canton 11 61520 12 -16 -2014 6:30pm A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held on December 16, 2014 (6:30pm) in the Council Chambers, The Donald E. Edwards Way -50 North 4th Avenue, Canton, Illinois 61520. STAFF IN ATTENDANCE Mayor Jeffrey Fritz, City Clerk Diana Pavley -Rock, Treasurer Kathy Luker, Police Chief Kent McDowell, Fire Chief Tom Shubert, City Engineer Keith Plavec MEDIA IN ATTENDANCE: Daily Ledger, Fulton Democrat VIDEO SERVICES BY JOE GINGER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPENED THE MEETING- Boy Scout Troop 124 INVOCATION- Alderman Gerald Ellis PUBLIC PARTICIPATION- ROLL CALL Yes No Absent man Jerry Ellis x man Justin n E X man John Lovell X Alderwoman Angela Hale X Alderman Craig West X Alderman Tad Putrich X Alderman Dave Pickel X Alderman Jim Nelson X ADDITIONS OR CHANGES TO THE AGENDA Alderman Craig West asked that item #7 be removed from the Legal and Ordinance committee. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL OF THE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES HELD DECEMBER 2 2014 POLICE REPORT FIRE REPORT BILL LIST Treasurer Kathy Luker explained that this month's bill list was approximately 3 million dollars. The reason for the high amount is due to some large payments. The City paid the audit which was in the amount of $17,500.00. The interest payment to Mid - America National Bank was paid for the TIF 1 debt certificate. The IEPA loan- along with the principal and interest payment in the amount of $65,000.00 was paid. The water and sewer 2005, 2012 and 2013 bond repayments are included in the bill list. TREASURER'S REPORT The co- mingled cash fund balance is in the amount of $503,089.45. The unrestricted portion is $269,464.94. The budget comparison report shows the revenues for the month of November at 4.7 %. The YTD is 62.1 %. This amount is close to the average of 58.3 %. The reason for the higher amount YTD is due to the salaries in the police department and the YTD overtime, holiday pay and protective gear in the fire department. The water and sewer account shows a higher amount in the water administration due to the loans and the Spring -brook software costs. The YTD loss in the water and sewer fund is $425,462.00. Motion and second were made by Aldermen Pickel /Putrich to approve the consent agenda and place it on file. LAKE, BUILDINGS & GROUNDS ALDERMAN JOHN LOVELL, CHAIRMAN DISCUSS SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS AT MODERN HEATH AND FITNESS Alderman Lovell explained that the project was completed a few years ago under the prior administration. The owner- Ted Rumler is seeking reimbursement in the amount of $1,300.00 which was 1/2 of the cost for the sidewalk at his business. Alderman Pickel said that the owner (Ted Rumler) contacted him again to discuss the previous agreement that was made by the prior administration. Ted explained that he was told by the prior administration that he would be eligible for the 50/50 sidewalk program and he never received payment. Motion and second were made by Aldermen Pickel /Lovell to approve the expenditure from the general fund pending a completed application. Discussion: Alderman Ellis said he has a problem approving this because everyone else has to fill out an application first. The owner explained to various aldermen that he worked with the prior administration on his plans for the new fitness center and the sidewalk was included in his original plans. He was told that he would be eligible for reimbursement; however he has not received the reimbursement to date. The discrepancy after he brought the bill to the prior administration was the prevailing wage. Alderman Putrich thought the City should reimburse him for the sidewalk since the City has been aggressively putting in sidewalks in other areas of the City. The City has been using the video gaming funds for these other projects. "The City should put this behind them and just move forward." City Engineer Keith Plavec explained that he does not recall that the sidewalk was required or in the original plans. Keith said he thinks it was more the owners desire to have the sidewalk to make it better for his customers. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Jerry Ellis x Alderman Justin Nelson X Alderman John Lovell X Alderwoman Angela Hale Alderwoman Angela Hale X Alderman Craig West Alderman Craig West X Alderman Tad Putrich Alderman Tad Putrich X Alderman Dave Pickel Alderman Dave Pickel X Alderman Jim Nelson Alderman Jim Nelson TL _ X I I1v IIIV VII 1.0111Cu. PUBLIC WORKS, WATER & SEWER ALDERMAN GERALD ELLIS, CHAIRMAN APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT NO. 2 FOR THE WWTP MISCELLANEOUS IMPROVEMENTS FROM LEANDER CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $51,426.62 Motion and second were made by Aldermen Ellis /Lovell to approve the payment #2 in the amount of $51,426.62 to Leander Construction from the bond fund. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Jerry Ellis X Alderman Justin Nelson X Alderman John Lovell X Alderwoman Angela Hale X Alderman Craig West X Alderman Tad Putrich X Alderman Dave Pickel X Alderman Jim Nelson X •..�. IIIV�I VII %.C1111C4. FINANCE ALDERMAN JUSTIN NELSON LEGAL AND ORDINANCE ALDERMAN CRAIG WEST DISCUSS CONSIDER AND VOTE ON AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEASE OF MUNICIPALLY OWNED PROPERTY (1ST READING) (JOSEPH AND JULIE REITH LOT 71 Ordinance # 3087 Motion and second were made by Aldermen West /Putrich to suspend the rules for the 2nd reading. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Jerry Ellis X Alderman Justin Nelson X Alderman John Lovell X Alderwoman Angela Hale X Alderman Craig West X Alderman Tad Putrich X Alderman Dave Pickel X Alderman Jim Nelson X i ne motion carried. Motion and second were made by Aldermen West /Putrich to approve the ordinance and place it on file. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Jerry Ellis X Alderman Justin Nelson X Alderman John Lovell X Alderwoman Angela Hale X Alderman Craig West X Alderman Tad Putrich X Alderman Dave Pickel X Alderman Jim Nelson TL_ X Inc IrlvLIVll bC111ICU. DISCUSS CONSIDER AND VOTE ON AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE LEASE OF MUNICIPALLY OWNED PROPERTY (1st READING) Ordinance # 3088 Motion and second were made by Aldermen West /Putrich to suspend the rules for the 2nd reading. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Jerry Ellis X Alderman Justin Nelson X Alderman John Lovell X Alderwoman Angela Hale X Alderman Craig West X Alderman Tad Putrich X Alderman Dave Pickel X Alderman Jim Nelson TL_ X I INc I w41V11 %.C111ICU. Motion and second were made by Aldermen West /Pickel to approve the ordinance and place it on file. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Jerry Ellis X Alderman Justin Nelson X Alderman John Lovell X Alderwoman Angela Hale X Alderman Craig West X Alderman Tad Putrich X Alderman Dave Pickel X Alderman Jim Nelson TL_ X nr rnvuvn carried. DISCUSS CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE PARTICIPATION OF ELECTED OFFICIALS IN THE ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT FUND (CHANGING HOURLY STANDARD FROM 600 TO 1000 HOURS) Resolution # 4095 The proposed resolution would require any elected official who enrolls or is eligible to enroll into IMRF work at least 1000 hours per year. This would apply to anyone that would be newly enrolling after the passage of the resolution. Motion and second were made by Aldermen West /Justin Nelson to approve the resolution and place it on file. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Jerry Ellis X Alderman Justin Nelson X Alderman John Lovell X Alderwoman Angela Hale X Alderman Craig West X Alderman Tad Putrich X Alderman Dave Pickel X Alderman Jim Nelson TL. X ne motion carries. DISCUSS CONSIDER AND VOTE ON AN ORDINANCE LEVYING AND ASSESSING TAXES FOR THE CITY OF CANTON ILLINOIS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MAY 1 2014 AND ENDING APRIL 30 2015. Ordinance # 3089 Motion and second were made by Aldermen Jim Nelson / Putrich to suspend the rules for the second reading. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Jerry Ellis X Alderman Justin Nelson X Alderman John Lovell X Alderwoman Angela Hale X Alderman Craig West X Alderman Tad Putrich X Alderman Dave Pickel X Alderman Jim Nelson X ...c II1%F VII {.OI I ICU. Motion and second were made by Aldermen West /Jim Nelson to approve the ordinance and place it on file. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Jerry Ellis X Alderman Justin Nelson X Alderman John Lovell X Alderwoman Angela Hale X Alderman Craig West X Alderman Tad Putrich X Alderman Dave Pickel X Alderman Jim Nelson TL X I IIC IIIVI.IVII Calf rleu. APPLICATION FOR PROPOSED WINE BAR Chris Smith was at the meeting to present her business plan to the Council along with Dan Wayland who would be the manager. Chris explained that the proposed wine bar would open at 486 North Main. Chris had some prior questions regarding the limited parking in the front of the business. There is a large parking area on the side of the business. Chris further explained that they are not looking at competing with bars or restaurants. They are looking for a place where people can have a glass of wine and relax. The wine selection would be from local wines as well as wines from the Napa Valley in the California area. The beer selection would be limited since the main focus would be on wine. The proposed wine bar would have cheese and crackers for snacks. There would be a small area designated for retail sales. The question was brought up about video gaming. Chris explained that they plan on having some of the video gaming machines within the business. It would be a source of revenue for the business as well as the City of Canton. The City uses the funds from the video gaming for sidewalk improvements, so it would help increase the revenue for the sidewalk improvement. Chris said they currently have a business in Galesburg on Seminary Street that will be very similar to the one they want to open in Canton. They hope to open the business in Canton within the next two months. Alderman Jim Nelson explained that the large parking lot is owned by Fulton County Rehab. The parking lot is privately owned and they do not allow others to use the lot. Jim further explained that he talked to Barb Long about the parking on their lot. There has not been anyone to her knowledge that has contacted Fulton County Rehab about use of their parking lot. Alderman Putrich said he believes the City has liquor license classes in place. He feels if someone wants beer and wine it becomes a class "A" license —which is not available. If the City creates a new license- it will open the doors for everyone coming to the City wanting different types of license. Alderman Pickel asked why the other aldermen are against gaming machines. Alderman Jim Nelson said he doesn't want to be known for a town that is full of gaming machines. Alderman Lovell said he likes the idea of a wine bar, however he knows when a new class is created others will want to come to town for the gaming aspect. Alderman Lovell said he is torn on the subject and is not sure at this time if he would vote for it or against it. Alderman Justin Nelson said that if the City would decide to offer a new type of license for this the City could put a limit on the number allowed. Alderman Jim Nelson said the Council has some discussion that needs to take place and make a decision to see how to build the ordinance or license. It would not be something that could be determined within the next 30 days. Alderman Pickel asked that this be placed on the next Legal and Ordinance agenda for further discussion. OPENING OF BID FOR PROPERTY LCOATED AT 629 WEST VAN WINKLE CANTON ILLINOIS 61520 The City did not receive any bids on this property. It will be placed on the next agenda for further discussion. A RESOLUTION ALLOWING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE SETTLEMENT TERMS FOR THE EASTERN PARCELS AT THE NAVISTAR SITE. This item was removed from the agenda. A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TERM SHEET BETWEEN NAVISTAR AND THE CITY OF CANTON FOR THE WESTERN AND SOUTHERN DEVELOPMENT BLOCKS OF THE NAVISTAR SITE AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER SAID TERM SHEET ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CANTON, ILLINOIS. Resolution # 4096 Motion and second were made by Aldermen Nelson /Picket to approve the resolution and place it on file. Alderman Justin Nelson asked that item # 3 on the agreement be corrected to change the language from EPA to IEPA. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Jerry Ellis X Alderman Justin Nelson X Alderman John Lovell X Alderwoman Angela Hale X Alderman Craig West X Alderman Tad Putrich X Alderman Dave Pickel X Alderman Jim Nelson TL _ X I IIC 111UNUF1 cdmed. COMMUNITY AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ALDERMAN TAD PUTRICH NEGOTIATIONS, GRIEVANCE & PERSONNEL ALDERWOMAN HALE COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR JEFFREY FRITZ Mayor Fritz wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday. OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS Alderman Putrich explained that the gates at Canton Lake should be locked now that the campground is closed. ADJOURNMENT Motion and second were made by Aldermen Justin Nelson /Picket to adjourn into executive session for the purpose of: Pending litigation and business matters. 51LCS 12012 C5, C6, and C11. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Jerry Ellis X Alderman Justin Nelson X Alderman John Lovell X Alderwoman Angela Hale X Alderman Craig West X Alderman Tad Putrich X Alderman Dave Pickel X Alderman Jim Nelson X Diana Pavley -Rock, City Clerk Jeffrey A. Fritz, Mayor