HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-17-07 City Council Meeting Minutes
A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held on July 17, 2007 in
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council 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 Eric
Schenck, Joe Berardi, Larry Sarff, Craig West, Jason Strandberg, Sonya
Lewis. Absent – Alderman Kevin Meade. Alderman Carl resigned due to
health reasons.
Others present – Mayor Rodney W. Heinze, City Clerk Nancy Whites, City
Treasurer Kathy Luker, City Attorney Chrissie Peterson, Police Chief Jeff
Fritz, Fire Chief Bonnie Cremer, Public Works Director Cliff O’Brien,
Wastewater Treatment Supt. Joe Carruthers, Water Treatment Supt. Greg
Pollitt, Street Supt., George Spahn, System Maintenance Bill Terry, Joe
Ginger Video Services. Others in the audience was news media of
Democrat Wendy Martin, Journal Star Jenny Freeman, WBYS Mark Bixler,
Daily Ledger Linda Woods, James Elson Jr. attorney, Jim & Michelle
Campbell, John & Pat Stanko, Terry Cremer, Kayma Duncan, and the
firefighters.
BILLS. Motion
and second by Aldermen Sarff/West, all bills properly
presented are approved for payment. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Lewis,
Strandberg, West, Sarff, Berardi, Schenck. NAYS – None. 6 AYES, 0
NAYS, 2 ABSENT. Motion carried.
TREASURER’S REPORT.
Kathy Luker reported that the revenues were
over the expenses by $62,062.67.
Motion
and second by Aldermen West/Sarff, to accept the Treasurer’s
Report and placed on file; and, approve the Budget Transfer from the Health
Account-Premiums-Self Insured to Water Administration Interest Expense
of 2005 Alternate Bond in the amount of $610,000, due to missed interest
payment being budgeted for 2007-2008. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen
Schenck, Berardi, Sarff, West, Strandberg, Lewis. NAYS – None. 6 AYES,
0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT. Motion carried.
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BUDGET REPORT. Motion
and second by Aldermen Sarff/Strandberg,
to place on file. The motion carried by voice vote, and was unanimous.
MINUTES OF JULY 3, 2007 COUNCIL. Motion
and second by
Aldermen West/Lewis, the Council meeting minutes of July 3, 2007 be
accepted and placed on file. The motion carried by voice vote, and was
unanimous.
MINUTES OF JULY 10, 2007 RECESSED COUNCIL MEETING OF
JULY 3, 2007. Motion
and second by Aldermen Lewis/West, the minutes
of July 10, 2007 recessed Council meeting be accepted and placed on file.
The motion carried by voice vote, and was unanimous.
MINUTES OF JULY 10, 2007 CLERICAL COMMITTEE MEETING.
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Motion
and second by Aldermen Sarff/West, the minutes of July 10, 2007
Clerical committee be accepted and placed on file. The motion carried by
voice vote, and was unanimous.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance.
Council Action
Greenwood Cemetery Proposed Budget.
Kathy Luker city treasurer ask
Motion
for the approval of the Greenwood Cemetery proposed budget. and
second by Aldermen Sarff/Strandberg, the Greenwood Cemetery Proposed
Budget be accepted. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Lewis, Strandberg,
West, Sarff, Berardi, Schenck. NAYS – None. 6 AYES, 0 NAYS, 2
ABSENT. Motion carried.
Leander Construction for Payment #12 of Kilroy Pumping Station in
the amount of $61,117.94. Motion
and second by Aldermen Sarff/West,
to approve the pay estimate #12 from Leander Construction for the Kilroy
Pumping Station in the amount of $61,117.94 and approved by city engineer
Keith Plavec. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Schenck, Berardi, Sarff, West,
Strandberg, Lewis. NAYS – None. 6 AYES, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT.
Motion carried.
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Layne Christensen Company Phase III Ranney Collector Well Study
for payment of $59,640.00. Motion
and second by Aldermen
Sarff/Strandberg, to accept the payment of $59,640.00 from Layne
Christensen Company for Phase III of the Ranney Collector Well Study.
Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Lewis, Strandberg, West, Sarff, Berardi,
Schenck. NAYS – None. 6 AYES, 0 NAYS 2 ABSENT. Motion carried.
Automatic External Defibrillator Purchase for fire department in the
amount of $2,930.45. Motion
and second by Aldermen Sarff/Strandberg,
to approve one (1) Life Pak 1000 automatic external defibrillator from
Medtronic at a cost of $2,930.45. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Schenck,
Berardi, Sarff, West, Strandberg, Lewis. NAYS – None. 6 AYES, 0
NAYS, 2 ABSENT. Motion carried.
Legal & Ordinance.
Council Action
Ray Rumler/Jeff Williamson property. Motion
and second by
Aldermen West/Sarff, accept the counter offer of $3,500 for the City’s lien
Motion
and forgive $414.00 water & sewer bill. Discussion. and second
by Aldermen Schenck/Berardi, to amend the original motion and propose
$1,000 and wave the $414 for water & sewer bill, with development
agreement of building something within three years. Discussion.
Alderman Strandberg commented that a year ago had to tear down the
property because it was a health reason. The cost for the city was around
$8,000. The taxes on the property have not been paid since 2001. That is
another $8,000 to $10,000 to bring those taxes up to date. This was a very
good step for the city to take, but was also costly to take down the nuisance.
It’s very important for development and progress as we are doing everything
we can. This is the best thing for the neighborhood. And the City gets this
back to an area that’s developed and on the tax base. This is a great
opportunity for the City. If someone else would come in with the title we
could do the same for them. I like very much going with $1,000 for the
City’s lien. City Attorney Chrissie Peterson asked for clarification and said,
if we were to write this development agreement, if residential development
were not to occur in three years, is the council expecting the contractual
remedy against the Campbell’s for the full amount of the development
agreement on the lien? Alderman Schenck answered, his proposal was
contingent upon that development agreement for some type of residential
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development. James Elson the attorney for the Campbell’s mentioned they
were comfortable with this amendment. And if someone comes forth with
an idea, you can listen to them. Mayor Heinze said, Alderman Schenck’s
amendment was for the Campbell’s. James Elson mentioned the fees out of
pocket are the back taxes of $10,000, plus my expenses, and the court fees.
Will come back when we have the development agreement and the three
years would begin then.
Roll call (on the amended motion of $1,000, waive the $414.00 water &
sewer bill, and a development agreement of something built within three
years.) AYES – Aldermen Lewis, Strandberg, West, Sarff, Berardi,
Schenck. NAYS – None. 6 AYES, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT. Motion
carried.
Roll call (on the main motion as amended.) AYES – Aldermen Schenck,
Berardi, Sarff, West, Strandberg, Lewis. NAYS – None. 6 AYES, 0
NAYS, 2 ABSENT. Motion carried.
Community & Industrial Development.
Council Action
None.
Negotiations, Grievance & Personnel.
Council Action
None.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR HEINZE.
Appointment of Brownfield Redevelopment Advisory Committee.
Mayor Heinze mentioned this committee has been inactive in the past.
Motion
and second by Aldermen West/Strandberg the appointments be
confirmed of
Rod Heinze, Mayor of Canton
Chrissie Peterson, City Attorney
Mark Rothert, Spoon River Partnership for Economic Development
Jeff Fritz, Police Chief
Rick Klinedinst, MidAmerica National Bank
Don Heller, YMCA
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Jeff Strode, Wells Fargo Bank
Kevin Meade, Alderman
Jason Strandberg, Alderman
Bonnie Cremer, Fire Chief
Rex Still, Fulton County Health Department
Anthony Rolando, Il Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
Craig Zilly, Chamber of Commerce
Rev. Michael Brooks, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
Voice vote, the motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Heinze asked for former fire chief John Stanko to come forward.
Mayor Heinze said to John, you have been on the Canton Fire Department
for 32 years. I remember the day you came to work. Appreciate everything
you have done as a fire fighter, as you have done a great job! As a
Lieutenant, superior job, no question about it! As a Fire Chief, excellent
job! This award (plaque) is a small token of our appreciation. Thank you
John! Mayor Heinze presented John with a plaque and everyone in the room
gave him a standing ovation. John said I thank my wife and family because
there were a lot of interrupted meals and interrupted sleep over the 32 years,
not just while I was fire chief. It’s fitting that I started under the mayor as
my supervisory Lieutenant and ended under him as my boss.
Oath of Office Fire Chief.
Mayor Heinze asked for Bonnie Cremer to
come forward with her husband Terry Cremer. City Clerk Nancy Whites
gave the oath of office to Bonnie Cremer as Fire Chief.
Mayor Heinze asked for John Stanko to pin on her collar the buglar. When
you receive the first promotion of full service you receive a bugler on the
collar. Assistant Chief receives 3 buglers (we call them by both names of
trumpet an bugler.) and the Fire Chief receives 5 buglers on the collar. Then
Terry Cremer pinned the fire chief’s badge on his wife Bonnie’s jacket.
Bonnie addressed the council – I thank Mayor Rod Heinze and Canton City
Council for this opportunity and your support. I sincerely appreciate the
opportunity to serve the citizens of Canton as Fire Chief. For those of you
who don’t know him I would like to introduce my husband of 32 years,
retired Police Lieutenant Terry Cremer. Terry, I would like to publicly
thank you for your love and support, and especially your patience
throughout the years. Chief Stanko, congratulations on your retirement. I
hope you allow yourself time to enjoy your retirement. I sincerely cherish
the years working with you. I am very proud being associated with the
Canton Fire Department and serving the citizens of Canton. I’m especially
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proud of being promoted from within the ranks of the Canton Fire
Department. With my promotion an opportunity for others in the ranks of
the Canton Fire Department members is provided. Lieutenant Tom Shubert
is moving up to the position of Assistant Fire Chief, being in the department
13 ½ years. Tom is the training officer for the department. He has been
very active in the Technical Rescue Team. Shubert’s promotion provides
fire fighter Tony Plumer the opportunity of being promoted to the position
of Lieutenant. Tony has been with the Canton Fire Department 10 ½ years.
He is the leader of the Hazardous Material Team. He is also on the
Technical Rescue Team and has served on the apparatus team. Shubert and
Plumer’s promotions were affective on July 16, 2007. The Canton Fire
Department has very dedicated people that I am proud to work with. I look
forward working with you through the challenges that face us. Thank You!
Mayor Heinze thanked the fire fighters for coming and supporting Bonnie.
OLD BUSINESS:
None.
NEW BUSINESS:
None.
EXECUTIVE SESSION – NEGOTIATIONS, GRIEVANCE &
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS – LABOR
NEGOTIATIONS WITH PUBLIC WORKS.
Motion
and second by Aldermen Sarff/Schenck, to go into executive session
to discuss negotiations with public works. The motion carried by voice
vote, and was unanimous.
The regular scheduled council meeting convened for executive session at
6:55 p.m.
The regular scheduled council meeting reconvened into open session at 8:12
p.m.
There was no discussion held in open session.
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Adjournment. Motion
and second by Aldermen Sarff/Schenck, to
adjourn. The motion carried by voice vote, and was unanimous. The
regular scheduled council meeting adjourned at 8:13 p.m.
______________________________,
Nancy Whites, City Clerk
APPROVED:
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Rodney W. Heinze, Mayor
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