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Home My WebLink About10-17-06 City Council Meeting Minutes A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held on October 17, 2006 th in Council Chambers, 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 Joe Berardi, Jim Hartford, Craig West, Larry Sarff, Kevin Meade, Les Carl, Eric Schenck, Rick Reed. Absent – None. MINUTES OF OCTOBER 3, 2006 COUNCIL MEETING. Motion and second by Aldermen Hartford/West, the minutes of October 3, 2005 be accepted and placed on file. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. MINUTES OF OCTOBER 10, 2006 CLERICAL COMMITTEE MEETING. Motion and second by Aldermen Sarff/West, the minutes of th October 10, 2006 Clerical Committee meeting be accepted and placed on file. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. BILLS. Motion and second by Aldermen Sarff/Reed, the bills as presented be paid. Discussion. City Treasurer Kathy Luker ask if she should pay some of Bell, Boyd & Lloyd bills from the TIF IH fund as the balance in that account is $9,000.00? Alderman Carl said any time have funds in the IH TIF account should always use those funds first. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Reed, Schenck, Carl, Meade, Sarff, West, Hartford, Berardi. NAYS – None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. TREASURER’S REPORT. Motion and second by Aldermen West/Meade, to accept the Treasurers Report. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. BUDGET REPORT. Motion and second by Aldermen Carl/West, to accept the Budget Report. Discussion. Alderman Schenck offered his appreciation to the department heads for making additional cuts in their budgets. It was talked about Maurer Stutz Inc. retainer for the year which is $36,000. City Treasurer Kathy Luker mentioned that the reason she had 1 budgeted $44,000 for the retainer was for unexpected bills. Alderman Carl said that during the budget process he was not for this increase. Alderman Berardi mentioned about SRPED was to have a budget? Alderman Carl said this was to be done after the partnership was established. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. COMMITTEE REPORTS. Finance. Council Action. TIF Funds for Enterprise clean-up. Motion and second by Aldermen Carl/Sarff, the approval of donating $40,000.00 from the TIF Enterprise Fund to help with clean-up of the former Don Inmon property on West Locust. Discussion. Alderman Carl mentioned that the funds will be paid to the disposal company. Ray Jackson will also receive the title to the property. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Berardi, Hartford, West, Sarff, Meade, Carl, Schenck, Reed. NAYS – None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. 336 Coalition membership. Motion and second by Aldermen Carl/Sarff, to offer the 336 Coalition $500.00 for the City of Canton membership. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Reed, Schenck, Carl, Meade, Sarff, West, Hartford, Berardi. NAYS – None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. Payment #3 Leander Construction for Kilroy Pumping Station. Motion and second by Aldermen Carl/Meade, to accept the request for payment #3 Leander Construction for Kilroy Pumping Station in the amount of $247,956.75. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Berardi, Hartford, West, Sarff, Meade, Carl, Schenck, Reed. NAYS – None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. th Flow Monitoring at 11 & Myrtle Street. Motion and second by Aldermen Carl/Sarff, to enter into one year contract with USGS for dry weather flow, excess flow to the ditch, collect samples of the excess flow, collect rain data in the amount of $34,000.00. Discussion. Alderman Schenck asked where the money would come from? Alderman Carl said it would come from the Bonding. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Reed, 2 Schenck, Carl, Meade, Sarff, West, Hartford, Berardi. NAYS – None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. Bid for Kilroy Sewershed: Sanitary Sewer Relocation. Motion and second Carl/Hartford, to accept the low bidder of Laverdiere Construction Inc. with a bid of $198,000.00. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Berardi, Hartford, West, Sarff, Meade, Carl, Schenck, Reed. NAYS – None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. Motion and second by Aldermen Carl/Sarff, to accept Maurer Stutz Inc. recommendation of alternate deduct for a carport to be removed and accept the quote from Peoria Awning Co. for approximately $7,210.19 and paid from the General Fund. (The carport is in the path of construction.) Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Reed, Schenck, Carl, Meade, Sarff, West, Hartford, Berardi. NAYS – None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. Replacement of Weapons. Motion and second by Aldermen Carl/Sarff, to approve buying twenty-three Sig Sauer P220R’s at a cost of $5,247.00 from SIGARMS. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Berardi, Hartford, West, Sarff, Meade, Carl, Schenck, Reed. NAYS – None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. Replacement of new squad cars.Motion and second by Aldermen Carl/West, the recommendation of one (1) new squad car in the amount of $18,000 from Thomas Dodge of Orland Park, IL. Discussion. Police Chief Jeffrey Fritz mentioned that he had checked again with Art Hossler Auto Plaza and their bid is similar with the state bid. Hossler can purchase from the state’s quote for an additional $200.00. The motion and second added the following amendment…to purchase a 2007 one (1) squad car from Art Hosseler Auto Plaza at the price of $18,397.00 and not to exceed $19,000.00. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Reed, Schenck, Carl, Meade, Sarff, West, Hartford, Berardi. NAYS – None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. Legal & Ordinance Committee. Council Action None. 3 Community & Industrial Development. Council Action Water Line Sprinkler System. Motion and second by Aldermen Meade/Berardi, to approve the expenditure to run a water line at the beginning of the corner of East Elm to the Versace Building, then to the Randolph Building on the east side of the square to allow the owners can put in a sprinkler system, in the amount of $5,000 and paid from the Water/Sewer Funds. Discussion. Alderman Schenck wanted to know if 2 buildings could be served off of the same line? Fire Chief John Stanko answered it was possible, but the line would have to take care of the fire flow. Alderman Sarff commented that sometimes we have to be flexible as changes come that we cannot for see. If we are in need of a plan, this is it! Alderman Meade said we do not have a plan for the west side of the square, we will have to come up with one in the future. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Berardi, Hartford, West, Sarff, Meade, Carl, Schenck, Reed. NAYS – None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. Negotiations, Grievance & Personnel. Council Action None. COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR HEINZE. Other. Alderman Reed sent a letter of resignation to the mayor as he is resigning his position as alderman due to a promotion at work that he will st have to work nights. His last day will be October 31, 2006. Rick thanked the citizens for allowing him in this position as alderman. Rick ask the aldermen to make sure some of the on going projects that is in the works continue to completed. RESOLUTION – FOR UTILITY RATE RELIEF. Motion and second by Aldermen Hartford/West, the resolution be adopted. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Reed, Schenck, Carl, Meade, Sarff, West, Hartford, Berardi. NAYS – None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. Resolution being #3774. 4 Support for Mining. Mayor Heinze said they will have 45 jobs available at a salary of $40,000. Would be nice to endorse the idea and we can present at the next week’s public hearing. Alderman Berardi said this is what we have been looking for. Alderman Schenck mentioned that a letter has been drafted in the past supporting this venture, and he wanted to know the plan on transporting the coal? Mayor Heinze mentioned that they will be using the road to Bryant and then traveling on to Route 78. Alderman Hartford mentioned that he has received calls on this issue and they are all negative, as the use of the roads is the number one concern. Motion and second by Aldermen Berardi/Carl, to endorse the proposed project. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Berardi, West, Sarff, Meade, Carl, Schenck, Reed. NAYS – Alderman Hartford. 7 AYES, 1 NAY, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. Hire one (1) Police Officer. Motion and second by Aldermen Sarff/Schenck, to authorize the police department to send the request to the Fire/Police Commission. Discussion. Mayor Heinze reported that Lieutenant Randal Zimmerman is retiring after 27 years of service. His last th working day is November 11, 2006. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Reed, Schenck, Carl, Meade, Sarff, West, Hartford, Berardi. NAYS – None. 8 AYES, O NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. Hire one (1) Firefighter. Mayor Heinze stated that a firefighter will be going on disability. He will need to be replaced in the fire department. Motion and second by Aldermen Sarff/Hartford, to authorize the fire department to send the request to the Fire/Police Commission. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Berardi, Hartford, West, Sarff, Meade, Carl, Schenck, Reed. NAYS – None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. OLD BUSINESS: None. NEW BUSINESS: RESOLUTION – APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR RECEIPT OF CANTON FIRE DEPARTMENT RADIO SIGNAL BY SPOON RIVER COLLEGE FOR ACTIVATION OF OUTDOOR WARNING SIREN. Motion First reading, read by title. and second by Aldermen West/Reed, the resolution be adopted. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Reed, 5 Schenck, Carl, Meade, Sarff, West, Hartford, Berardi. NAYS – None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. Resolution being #3775. ORDINANCE – AUTHORIZING & DIRECTING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM THE WORKING CASH FUND TO THE HEALTH CARE FUND AND DIRECTING THE CITY TREASURER TO MAKE TRANSFERS AS HEREIN SET FORTH. First reading, read by title. ORDINANCE – AMENDED BUDGET ORDINANCE. First reading, read by title. ORDINANCE – AMENDING SECTIONS 5-9-1 THROUGH 5-9-5 (SMOKE DETECTORS REQUIRED FOR ALL RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES) AND DELETING SECTIONS 5-9-6 THROUGH 5-9-8 OF SAID ORDINANCE OF THE CANTON MUNICIPAL CODE. First reading, read by title. ORDINANCE – AMENDING SECTION 3-3-14-1 (A) (VIDEO GAMING MACHINES) OF THE CANTON MUNICIPAL CODE. First reading, read by title. ORDINANCE – AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF MUNICIPALLY OWNED REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 102 EAST ELM STREET, CANTON, ILLINOIS. First reading, read by title. Dennis Crawford was in the audience and he would be able to have a development agreement in the 60 day time frame, and it would be adequate time. He was the only bid that was received on the sale of the property. EXECUTIVE SESSION – NEGOTIATIONS, GRIEVANCE & PERSONNEL TO DISCUSS – NEGOTIATIONS. Motion and second by Aldermen West/Sarff, to go into executive session to discuss Negotiations. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Berardi, Hartford, West, Sarff, Meade, Carl, Schenck, Reed. NAYS – None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. The regular scheduled council meeting reconvened at 7:45 p.m.for executive session. 6 Those staying for executive session were Mayor Heinze, City Clerk Nancy Whites, Deputy Clerk Diana Tucker, City Treasurer Kathy Luker, City Attorney Chrissie Peterson, Aldermen Joe Berardi, Jim Hartford, Craig West, Larry Sarff, Kevin Meade, Les Carl, Eric Schenck, Rick Reed; Police Chief Jeffrey Fritz. The regular scheduled council meeting convened into open session at 8:17 p.m. Adjournment. Motion and second by Aldermen Hartford/Berardi, to adjourn. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. The council meeting adjourned at 8:17 p.m. __________________________, Nancy Whites, City Clerk APPROVED: ______________________________, Rodney W. Heinze, Mayor 7