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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-19-08 Canton City Council Meeting MinutesThe Canton City Council met Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 50 North 4th Avenue, Canton, Illinois, for their regular meeting. Present -Mayor Rodney W. Heinze, City Clerk Nancy Whites, Deputy Clerk Diana Tucker, City Treasurer Kathy Luker, City Attorney Chrissie Peterson, Police Chief Jeffrey Fritz, Fire Chief Bonnie Cremer, Public Works Director Cliff O'Brien, Zoning Officer Keith Plavec from Maurer Stutz Inc., Wastewater Treatment Supt. Joe Carruthers, Water Treatment Supt. Greg Pollitt, and Video Service from Joe Ginger. In the audience was Mr. Edwards from Leander Construction, Attorney Nancy Shell, Ben & Allison Hendricks, several firefighters from the City, Dash Wilson wife Lakendra Wilson, several friends of Dash Wilson and one city employee, Mayor from Banner Kenneth Fuller, Nancy Mackey city employee, news media of Daily Ledger -John Froehling, WBYS -Mark Bixler, The Democrat -Denise Bankes. Mayor Rodney W. Heinze gave the following information - As Americans we appreciate our freedom. We appreciate to be in this land of the free, and the home of the brave. This pledge ~ep~esents the land of the free. The United States Military is that home of the brave. Thee is no land of the free if these is not a home of the brave. Mayor Heinze called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Aldermen answering roll call - Eric Schenck, Joe Berardi, Larry Sarff, Craig West, Kevin Meade, Jason Strandberg, Sonya Lewis. Absent -Alderman David Nidiffer. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance followed with prayer given by City Clerk Nancy Whites. MINUTES - JANUARY 8, 2008 - CLERICAL COMMITTEE. Aldermen West made the motion to accept the minutes of January 8, 2008 and place on file. It was duly seconded by Alderman Meade. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous. MINUTES OF CLERICAL COMMITTEE FEBRUARY 12, 2008. Aldermen Sarff made the motion to accept the minutes of February 12, 2008 and place on file. It was duly seconded by Alderman Meade, Page 1 Council meeting February 20, 2008 The motion carried by voice vote, and was unanimous. BILLS. Aldermen Meade made the motion all bills properly approved be authorized for payment. It was duly accepted by Alderman West. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Lewis, Strandberg, Meade, West, Sarff, Berardi, Schenck. NAYS -None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. TREASURER' S REPORT. Aldermen Sarff made the motion to accept the Treasurer's Report. It was duly seconded by Alderman Lewis, The motion carried by voice vote, and was unanimous. BUDGET REPORT. City Treasurer Kathy Luker mentioned that the city is still doing well with staying in line with the Budgets. Aldermen Sarff made the motion to accept the Budget Report. It was duly seconded by Alderman Strandberg. The motion carried by voice vote, and was unanimous. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Finance. Council Action WTP Lime Sludge Removal by city staff $55,000 Aldermen Meade made the motion, to accept WTP Lime Sludge Removal in the amount of $55,000.00 and done by city staff, and paid from the Bonding funds. It was duly seconded by Alderman Sarff. Page 2 Council meeting February 20, 2008 Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Schenck, Berardi, Sarff, West, Meade, Strandberg, Lewis. NAYS -None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Kilroy Lift Station Liquidated Damages & final completion/Leander Construction, Payment #14 & final amount of $61,465.43 Aldermen Meade made the motion send back to the committee. It was duly seconded by Alderman Strandberg. The motion carried by voice vote, and was unanimous. Assistance to the firefighter grant Aldermen Meade made the motion to approve the purchase of the grant items, and the city's share of $646.00. It was duly seconded by Alderman Schenck. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Lewis, Strandberg, Meade, West, Sarff, Berardi, Schenck. NAYS -None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. 336 Coalition Annual Membership Drive of $500.00 Aldermen Meade made the motion approve the $500.00 to the 336 Coalition Annual Membership. It was duly seconded by Alderman West, Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Schenck, Berardi, Sarff, West, Meade, Strandberg, Lewis. NAYS -None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Legal & Ordinance: Council Action None. Alderman West thanked Alderman Meade for handling his committee last week while Alderman West was absent. Page 3 Council Meeting February 20, 2008 Community & Industrial Development Council Action Streepscaping Plan Proposals - Vandewalle & Associates &Teska Associates Aldermen Meade made the motion to approve Teska & Associates for planning services to create a downtown streetscape and facade enhancement plan. It was duly seconded by Alderman Schenck, Discussion. Economic Director SRPED Mark Rothert recommended Teska & Associates as they were less expensive and more in-depth. Both firms are great to do business with. There is a grant for some of the funds being used on this project. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Lewis, Strandberg, Meade, West, Sarff, Berardi, Schenck. NAYS -None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Industrial Park Signage - (FYI) Mark Rothert said he had called Ricky signs and he will get a report from them that he will share with Council. Negotiations, Grievance & Personnel. Council Action ADP Software for Human Resource Position of $3,099.60 Aldermen Sarff made the motion to approve the purchase of the software from ADP in the amount of $3,099.60. It was duly seconded by Alderman Schenck. DISCUSSION. Alderman Sarff said no decision has been made on the HR position, but we do need the software. Page 4 Council Meeting February 20, 2008 Alderman Berardi said he did not disagree totally with Alderman Sarff, but he will not vote for the software when we don't have anyone administrating that program. We need a plan for that particular issue. We need administrator and restructuring of City government, of where the city is going. Alderman Strandberg said this to me is putting the cart before the horse. You have a deputy clerk that is ready to do the job. We have been talking about this HR position ever since I've been here. It has been along time we have been bating this around. We have a deputy clerk that could do this job, and we are taking advantage of her. I want to send this back to committee? Alderman Sarff said the next item on the agenda is the Wellness Program with the Police Department. Diana Tucker, deputy clerk had taken the bull by the horns and put together the software package which is part of this. If it's Diana or not, I don't know! Alderman Strandberg remarked, that is an excellent point as we have to have a way to keep track of the Wellness Program. Alderman Berardi remarked, and we don't have anyone to administrate this program or the software to run this program. Then we don't need the position of deputy clerk. Lets structure this. Mayor Heinze mentioned that City Treasurer Kathy Luker takes on hundred of calls about the health insurance. Diana has been willing to take on the HR and be glad to do it. Let's get this thing going! You need to get this done before May. Alderman Schenck stated that he will vote for the software, and having someone in administration focus on HR that provides strategy. This is a complicated issue and we need to spend some more time. Lacking a city administrator we need to find how to resolve HR. Alderman Lewis said she will vote for the software, and we need to quickly hire a HR person. DECISION: Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Lewis, Meade, West, Sarff, Schenck. NAYS -Aldermen Strandberg, Berardi. 5 AYES, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT. Motion carried. Page 5 Council Meeting February 20, 2008 Wellness Program Living Well Aldermen Sarff made the motion, to accept the Wellness Program for all city employees, and to administer in-house. It was duly seconded by Alderman West. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Schenck, Berardi, Sarff, West, Meade, Strandberg, Lewis. NAYS -None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR HEINZE - Mayoral Appointments. Aldermen Meade made the motion the appointment of Alderman David Nidiffer to the Spoon River Economic Development Committee be confirmed. It was duly seconded by Alderman Strandberg, The motion carried by voice vote, and was unanimous. Aldermen Meade the appointment of Robert Ritschel to the Brownfield Advisory Board be confirmed. It was duly seconded by Alderman Lewis. The motion carried by voice vote, and was unanimous. Good News Proclamation was given to Dash Wilson city employee as February 19, 2008 be declared Dash Wilson day by Mayor Rodney W. Heinze. Dash will leave in March for Afghanistan. Dash thanked Mayor Rodney W. Heinze, City Treasurer Kathy Luker, City Clerk Nancy Whites, Deputy Clerk Diana Tucker, Public Works Secretary Nancy Mackey, Public Works Director Cliff O'Brien, Wastewater Treatment Plant Supt. Joe Carruthers his boss. And Dash said working for him is a pleasure. Most employers won't do what the City of Canton has done for me, and I am grateful to be able to come back to my same position. Dash thanked his friends, and his wife. OLD BUSINESS: Page 6 Council Meeting February 20, 2008 ORDINANCE -AMENDING PLAT FOR GOLF VIEW VILLAS. Aldermen Sarff made the motion, the ordinance be placed on its passage. It was duly seconded by Alderman West. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Schenck, Berardi, Sarff, West, Meade, Strandberg, Lewis. NAYS -None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Ordinance being # 1921. NEW BUSINESS: ORDINANCE -DELETING 8-15-2 (OBSTRUCTING STREETS) OF CHAPTER 15 (RAILROADS). First reading by title. ORDINANCE - CREATING CHAPTER 4 (DEMOLITION) OF TITLE 4 (BUILDINGS). First reading, and read by title. ORDINANCE - GRANTING A SPECIAL USE/HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT FOR THE OPERATION OF SELLING FISH AND BAIT LOCATED AT 460 OLD WEST VINE STREET, TO BEN AND ALLISON HENDRICKS. First reading, read by title. DISCUSSION: Alderman Berardi asked if the Aldermen knows where this property is, and have you seen this place? Alderman Sarff asked City Attorney Chrissie Peterson if this business will be in the home? Chrissie answered no! And that was technically that we did have a Planning & Zoning review the Home Occupation request. Home Occupation through out ordinances are to be used in the home/garage. One of the issues with that Ben & Allison Hendricks, they are not parking in this garage. The building is used as accessory building. Alderman Strandberg said there was not much discussion at the Planning & Zoning meeting. Alderman Strandberg said to send to Public Works Committee. RESOLUTION -APPROVING PRE-ANNEXATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CANTON AND MAXHN & CAROL MCCAW. First reading, read by title. Page 7 Council meeting February 20, 2008 Alderman Sarff made the motion, the resolution be adopted. It was seconded by Alderman Meade. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Lewis, Strandberg, Meade, West, Sarff, Berardi. NAYS -None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 2 ABSENT. Resolution being #3851. AGREEMENT - ZINK FARM w/ MICHAEL KRULAC FOR AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES. First reading, read by title. DISCUSSION: Public Works Director Cliff O'Brien mentioned that the property is not worth the amount per acre the city wants to charge. Alderman Berardi stated you have to make a commitment early with a farmer. City Attorney Chrissie Peterson remarked, she believes it is 4 months notice to be given to the tenant. Aldermen Schenck said it also depends if you have a written lease. Aldermen Meade made the motion to continue as have been with Michael Krulac on option 2. It was duly seconded by Alderman Strandberg, Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Schenck, Berardi, Sarff, West, Meade, Strandberg, Lewis. NAYS -None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried. Alderman Berardi, asked for this to be on the Lakes, Building & Grounds Committee agenda for further discussion of the lease agreement. ADJOURN There being no further business Alderman Berardi, made the motion to adjourn. It was duly seconded by Alderman Sarff. The motion carried by voice vote, and was unanimous. Mayor Heinze adjourned the meeting at 7:31p.m. Page 8 Council Meeting February 20, 2008 Nancy Whites, City Clerk APPROVED: Rodney W. Heinze, Mayor Page 9