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Home My WebLink About02-21-06 City Council Meeting Minutes A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held on February 21, 2006 in Council th Chambers at 50 North 4 Avenue, Canton, Illinois. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPENED THE MEETING FOLLOWED BY THE INVOCATION GIVEN BY NANCY WHITES, CITY CLERK. Mayor Heinze asked for roll call at 6:30 p.m. Present – Aldermen Jim Hartford, Joe Berardi, Larry Sarff, Craig West, Les Carl, Kevin Meade, Rick Reed. Absent – Eric Schenck. TH MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 7, COUNCIL MEETING. Motion and second by th Aldermen Hartford/Reed, the minutes of February 7, be accepted and placed on file. The motion carried by voice vote, and was unanimous. TH MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 7, MECHANICAL SPECIAL MEETINGMotion . th and second by Aldermen Reed/Hartford, the minutes of February 7, Mechanical Committee Special Meeting be accepted and placed on file. The motion carried by voice vote, and was unanimous. TH MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 14 CLERICAL COMMITTEE MEETING. Motion th and second by Aldermen Sarff/Carl, the minutes of February 14, Clerical Committee meeting be accepted and placed on file. The motion carried by voice vote, and was unanimous. SPOON RIVER GARDEN CLUB DONATION. The Spoon River garden Club treasurer Sherry George made a donation to the beautification fund of $500.00. Bonita Stine also a member said that everyone is welcome to join them, and thanked the council for wanting to beautify Canton. BILLS FOR JANUARY. Motion and second by Aldermen West/Reed, all bills properly approved be paid. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Reed, Meade, Carl, West, Sarff, Berardi, Hartford. NAYS – None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. TREASURER’S REPORT. Motion and second by Aldermen Carl/West, to accept the treasurer’s report as presented. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Hartford, Berardi, Sarff, West, Carl, Meade, Reed. NAYS – None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS. Finance. Council Action 1 Council meeting 2-21-06 Park District request for Hotel/Motel Tax funds. Motion and second by Aldermen Carl/Meade, to approve of Canton Park District request of $2,000 from Hotel/Motel Fund th for the printing of 20,000 brochures for the 15 annual Lakeland Bi-Tri Classic Triathlon. (City Attorney Jim Elson had sent out a memo last week reporting that Hotel/Motel funds could be used for this event.) Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Reed, Meade, Carl, West, Sarff, Berardi, Hartford. NAYS – None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Wastewater Treatment Sludge Bids. Maurer Stutz Inc. engineer Keith Plavec said that Enviromark from davenport IA who bid $244,890 and was substantially lower then the other three bidders, has agreed he wants to do the bid. If Enviromark would pull out of the job he would forfeit his bid bond of $24,000. Keith said he and Clif O’Brien, and Joe Carruthers had a conference call with Enviromark, and seen by the internet how they do their sludge process. They pull the sludge to the edge of the wall, let it dry out, and then haul to fields like a slurry project. The time frame is the first phase for the digester that has to be completed by April 15 at a cost of $42,500.00. The second and third phase component has to be done by the end of the year. Motion and second by Aldermen Carl/Sarff, to accept the engineer Keith Plavac and the city staff’s recommendations and to accept the low bidder of Enviromark. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Hartford, Sarff, West, Carl, Meade, Reed. NAYS – Alderman Berardi. 6 AYES, 1 NAY, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Replacement Personal Protective Equipment. Motion and second by Aldermen Carl/Reed, to accept the recommendation of Fire Chief John Stanko of purchasing one coat and one pair of pants for $1,690.70 of personal protective equipment. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Reed, Meade, Carl, West, Sarff, Berardi, Hartford. NAYS – None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Technical Rescue Training – Fire Department. Motion and second by Aldermen Carl/West, to allow five (5) personnel to attend a Vehicle Machinery Operations Class at an anticipated maximum total cost of $1,667.00, and for the City Treasurer to handle all financial transactions related to this training cost. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Hartford, Berardi, Sarff, West, Carl, Meade, Reed. NAYS – None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Legal & Ordinance. Council Action Special Use Zoning Change. Informational: Aldermen Meade said since the ordinance is not available this evening we would need to suspend the rules at the next council 2 Council meeting 2-21-06 meeting to place the ordinance on its passage. This would permit the owner of a two story business to reside on the second floor thereof in a B-3 Zoning District. Community & Industrial Development. Council Action Funding for new Economic Development Organization. Motion and second by Aldermen West/Hartford, to fund the new Economic Development Organization of $70,000 be allocated coming from the General Fund, $15,000 from the Hotel-Motel Funds, and up to $15,000 in-kind services the city can provide. Discussion. City Attorney Jim Elson was asked by Alderman Berardi to give his opinion. Jim said the action must come from council for using Hotel/Motel Tax Funds. You cannot turn the funds over to a third person. Alderman Berardi asked about the in-kind services of $15,000. Jim Elson said they have to be administered by the council itself. Alderman Berardi asked if we have to approve the use of those funds every year? Jim Elson said you have too as you cannot spead more than you appropriate. You must have a contract before dispensing of funds. Alderman Meade stated the committee can not start if they don’t have funding and our support. We should commit to the concept, and the comprehensive plan will take longer to complete. Alderman West Motion and Alderman Hartford withdrew their motion and second. and second by Aldermen West/Hartford, to earmark $100,000 to the Economic Development Committee per year. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Reed, Meade, Carl, West, Sarff, Berardi, Hartford. NAYS – None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Negotiations, Grievance & Personnel. Council Action None. COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR HEINZE. Fireworks Fund. Mayor Heinze said last year the fireworks were the best. The cost was $10,000 for the hour they went off. Jack Hall raised 60%. Mayor Heinze asked the council members how they wanted to raise the funds for this year? Mayor Heinze said they are two ways, we can yield to a benevolent person, and we can use Hotel/Motel Tax. Alderman Carl stated the city contributed $4,000 for the pass several years from the General Fund. City Attorney Jim Elson, said yes, but it was improper. Alderman Berardi suggested this be discussed at Alderman Les Carl’s committee and let them come back with suggestions. Alderman Carl agreed to have it discussed in his committee. 3 Council meeting 2-21-06 Budgets. City Treasurer Kathy Luker thanked the department heads who had worked diligently on their budgets as Kathy wanted them completed by February 1. Everyone was extremely professional, and she also thanked Alderman Carl and Mayor Heinze for their contribution. Mayor Heinze said he gives a lot of credit to Kathy Luker for her work. Katrina Recognition. Fire Chief John Stanko mentioned that last September when hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, a response was put together. Mark Gilstrap and Lance Lusk from the Canton Fire Department went for two weeks. They did a lot of different jobs from cleaning fire stations, fire department personnel’s homes, streets, fire trucks in 95 degree heat most days. Mark and Lance received Humanitarian Award for their endeavors from the City of Canton. A total of 596 Illinois firefighters went to offer their assistance. OLD BUSINESS: ORDINANCE – PROVIDING FOR AN ADDITIONAL STOP SIGN AT THE INTERSECTION OF NORTH FOURTEENTH AVENUE AND EAST LOCUST STREET. Motion Second reading, read by title. and second by Aldermen Hartford/Berardi, the ordinance be placed on its passage. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Hartford, Berardi, Sarff, West, Carl, Meade, Reed. NAYS – None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Ordinance being #1854. ORDINANCE – PROVIDING FOR POSTING OF VISUAL NOTICE OF HEARING FOR PROPERTIES FOR WHICH ZONING CHANGES ARE BEING SOUGHT.Motion Second reading, read by title. and second by Aldermen West/Reed, the ordinance be placed on its passage. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Reed, Meade, Carl, West, Sarff, Berardi, Hartford. NAYS – None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Ordinance being #1855. NEW BUSINESS: ORDINANCE – AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 559 OF AUGUST 7, 1976 CONCERNING MAXIMUM PARKING DURATION IN THE 100 FOOT SEGMENT ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF EAST CHESTNUT STREET IMMEDIATELY EAST OF NORTH SECOND AVENUE. First reading, read by Motion title. and second by Aldermen Berardi/Hartford, to suspend the rules to place the ordinance on its passage. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Hartford, Berardi, West, Carl, Meade, Reed. NAYS – None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. 4 Council meeting 2-21-06 Motion and second by Aldermen Hartford/Berardi, to place the ordinance on its passage. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Reed, Meade, Carl, West, Sarff, Berardi, Hartford. NAYS – None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Ordinance being #1856. ORDINANCE – RE-ZONING CERTAIN PROPERTY OF MAX T. KUMER, AS TRUSTEE OF THE MAX KUMER FAMILY TRUST, DATED AUGUST 14, 2003, IN A R-3 ZONING CONFIGURATION. First reading, read by title. AGREEMENT – FOR PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR MOTOR FUEL TAX (SECTION 04-00093-00-RS) OF $30,000. Motion First reading, read by title. and second by Aldermen Sarff/Reed, the Agreement be adopted. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Hartford, Berardi, Sarff, West, Carl, Meade, Reed. NAYS – None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Agreement being #3741. AGREEMENT – PRELIMINARY/CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR MOTOR FUEL TAX (SECTION 06-0093-01-RS) OF $40,000 FOR CONSTRUCTION AND $40,000 FOR ENGINEERING. First Motion reading, read by title. and second by Aldermen Sarff/Hartford, the agreement be adopted. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Reed, Meade, Carl, West, Sarff, Berardi, Hartford. NAYS – None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Agreement being #3742 RESOLUTION FOR IMPROVEMENTS BY MUNICIPALITY UNDER THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE (SECTION 04-00093-RS) OF $30,000. First reading, Motion read by title. and second by Aldermen Hartford/West, the resolution be adopted. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Hartford, Berardi, Sarff, West, Carl, Meade, Reed. NAYS – None. 7 AYES 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Resolution being #3743. RESOLUTION – FOR IMPROVEMENTS BY MUNICIPALITY UNDER THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE (SECTION 06-00093-01-RS) OF $305,000. First Motion reading, read by title. and second by Aldermen Sarff/Hartford, the resolution be adopted. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Reed, Meade, Carl, West, Sarff, Berardi, Hartford. NAYS – None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Resolution #3744. REQUEST - FOR EXPEDITURE/AUTHORIZATION OF MOTOR FUEL TAX FUNDS (SECTION 04-00093-00-RS) OF $30,000. First reading, read by title. Motion and second by Aldermen West/Meade, the agreement be adopted. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Hartford, Berardi, Sarff, West, Carl, Meade, Reed. NAYS – None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Agreement being #3745. 5 Council meeting 2-21-06 REQUEST – FOR EXPENDITURE/AUTHORIZATION OF MOTOR FUEL TAX FUNDS (SECTION 06-00093-01-RS) OF $80,000. First reading, read by title. Motion and second by Aldermen Berardi/Meade, the agreement be adopted. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Reed, Meade, Carl, West, Sarff, Berardi, Hartford. NAYS – None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Agreement being #3746. Adjournment. Motion and second by Aldermen Hartford/Berardi, to adjourn. The motion carried by voice vote, and was unanimous. The regular scheduled Council Meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m. ______________________________ Nancy Whites, City Clerk ATTEST: __________________________________ Rodney W. Heinze, Mayor 6