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Home My WebLink About11-02-2021 Council Meeting Minutes CITY OF CANTON COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DONALD E EDWARDS WAY TH 50 NORTH 4 AVENUE CANTON IL 11-02-2021 6:30PM A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held on November 2, 2021 (6:30pm). Zoom attendance was made available. STAFF IN ATTENDANCE: Mayor Kent McDowell, Attorney Chris Jump, City Clerk Diana Pavley Rock, Public Safety Director Richard Fairburn, Comptroller Beka Schultz, Street Superintendent Ron Robinson, System Maintenance Superintendent Dash Wilson, Utility Director Joe Carruthers, Spoon River Partnership Economic Director Cole McDaniel, Lt Mike Eveland MEDIA IN ATTENDANCE: Fulton Democrat, Daily Ledger VIDEO SERVICES JOE GINGER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPENED THE MEETING INVOCATION – Mayor Kent McDowell PUBLIC PARTICIPATION –William Nussell explained that he currently lives on the north end of Canton and is looking at purchasing a home located at 125 East Birch. He would like to have access to the back of the property with a 10 foot right of way that is currently city owned. William stated that he spoke to Engineer Plavec and was advised to have it discussed by the planning and zoning commission. William stated that the road is owned by the park district and will be meeting with them on November 15, 2021. William said that he needed a decision in writing from the City Attorney on what is determined. William said that he is downsizing from a large home on the north end of Canton to the small two-bedroom home on Birch Street. William would like to build a two-car garage on the property and is needing to have access to it from Birch Street. Attorney Jump suggested that William Nussell keep him informed on what takes place at the upcoming park district meeting, and then he could see if further action is needed by the city. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett X Alderperson X Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz X Alderperson Hale X Alderperson West X Alderperson Lovell X Alderperson Nelson X Alderperson X Chamberlin ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA Alderpersons Nelson/Chamberlin made a motion to move the Negotiations, Grievance and Personnel committee up to the beginning of the meeting. Item #6 listed under his committee would be moved up to item #1. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett X Alderperson X Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz X Alderperson Hale X Alderperson West X Alderperson Lovell X Alderperson Nelson X Alderperson X Chamberlin The motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL OF THE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES HELD OCTOBER 19, 2021 APPROVAL OF THE POLICE REPORT APPROVAL OF THE FIRE REPORT Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Gossett/Hale to approve the consent agenda. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett X Alderperson X Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz X Alderperson Hale X Alderperson West X Alderperson Lovell X Alderperson Nelson X Alderperson X Chamberlin The motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS: NEGOTIATIONS, GRIEVANCE & PERSONNEL ALDERMAN JUSTIN NELSON, CHAIRMAN DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A RESPONSE TO A GRIEVANCE FILED BY A MEMBER OF THE ILLINOIS FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE LABOR COUNCIL, UNIT 840, ON ABOUT OCTOBER 5, 2021 PERTAINING TO AN EMPLOYEE OF THE CITY OF CANTON Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Nelson/Fritz to go into executive session for 5ILCS 120/2 C1, C2, C11 ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett X Alderperson X Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz X Alderperson Hale X Alderperson West X Alderperson Lovell X Alderperson Nelson X Alderperson X Chamberlin The motion carried. CITY OF CANTON RECONVENED COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DONALD E EDWARDS WAY TH 50 NORTH 4 AVENUE CANTON IL 11-02-2021 8:41PM Mayor McDowell called the meeting back to order after the executive session at 8:41pm. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett X Alderperson X Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz X Alderperson Hale X Alderperson West X Alderperson Lovell X Alderperson Nelson X Alderperson X Chamberlin COMMITTEE REPORTS: NEGOTIATIONS, GRIEVANCE & PERSONNEL ALDERMAN JUSTIN NELSON, CHAIRMAN DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A RESPONSE TO A GRIEVANCE FILED BY A MEMBER OF THE ILLINOIS FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE LABOR COUNCIL, UNIT 840, ON ABOUT OCTOBER 5, 2021 PERTAINING TO AN EMPLOYEE OF THE CITY OF CANTON Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Nelson/Gossett that the grievance be denied. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett X Alderperson X Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz X Alderperson Hale X Alderperson West X Alderperson Lovell X Alderperson Nelson X Alderperson X Chamberlin The motion carried. DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON THE APPOINTMENT OF AN ACTING POLICE CHIEF TO BE EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 5, 2021 Mayor McDowell explained that Director Richard Fairburn will be retiring and he will be appointing Lieutenant Mike Eveland as acting police chief effective November 5, 2021-November 30, 2021. Public safety Director Richard Fairburn will be using unused paid time off starting November 5, 2021-November 30, 2021. Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Nelson/Gossett to abstain from voting due to his relationship with Lieutenant Mike Eveland. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett X Alderperson X Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz X Alderperson Hale X Alderperson West X Alderperson Lovell X Alderperson Nelson Abstain Alderperson X Chamberlin The motion carried. Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Fritz/Gossett to approve the appointment. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett X Alderperson X Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz X Alderperson Hale X Alderperson West X Alderperson Lovell X Alderperson Nelson Abstain Alderperson X Chamberlin The motion carried. Lieutenant Mike Eveland thanked everyone for the opportunity and is looking forward to his new position as acting police chief. Mike said that he will be updating policies within the department and will be doing more things out in the community that will build relationships between the community and the police department. DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON THE COMPENSATION FOR THE ACTING POLICE CHIEF This item was tabled. DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON THE APPOINTMENT OF THE ACTING FIRE CHIEF TO BE EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 5, 2021 Mayor McDowell said that he would like to appoint Assistant Chief Tony Plumer to the position of Acting Fire Chief effective November 5, 2021-November 30, 2021 due to the retirement of Public Safety Director Richard Fairburn. Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Nelson/Chamberlin to approve the appointment. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett X Alderperson X Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz X Alderperson Hale X Alderperson West X Alderperson Lovell X Alderperson Nelson X Alderperson X Chamberlin The motion carried. DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON THE COMPENSATION FOR THE ACTING FIRE CHIEF This item was tabled. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER COLLECTIVE NEGOTIATING MATTERS BETWEEN THE CITY OF CANTON AND ITS EMPLOYEES AND THEIR REPRESENTATIVES, OR DELIBERATIONS CONCERNING SALARY SCHEDULES FOR ONE OF MORE CLASSES OF EMPLOYEES. DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A RESPONSE TO A GRIEVANCE FILED BY A MEMBER OF THE ILLINOIS FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE LABOR COUNCIL, UNIT 840, ON ABOUT OCTOBER 5, 2021 PERTAINING TO AN EMPLOYEE OF THE CITY OF CANTON Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Nelson/Gossett to send this item to the November 16, 2021 council meeting. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett X Alderperson X Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz X Alderperson Hale X Alderperson West X Alderperson Lovell X Alderperson Nelson X Alderperson X Chamberlin The motion carried. FINANCE ALDERPERSON ANDRA CHAMBERLIN BILL LIST Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Chamberlin/Nelson to approve the bill list. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett X Alderperson X Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz X Alderperson Hale X Alderperson West X Alderperson Lovell X Alderperson Nelson X Alderperson X Chamberlin The motion carried. COMPTROLER’S REPORT Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Chamberlin/Nelson to approve the comptroller’s report. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett X Alderperson X Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz X Alderperson Hale X Alderperson West X Alderperson Lovell X Alderperson Nelson X Alderperson X Chamberlin The motion carried. DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON THE PURCHASE OF COMPUTER WORK STATIONS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT Director Fairburn explained that the work stations would be located in the detective area and the squad room at City Hall. There was a recent update performed in dispatch that now requires all of the old computers to be replaced. The cost will come from the 911 funds Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Nelson/Chamberlin to purchase the work stations for the police department. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett X Alderperson X Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz X Alderperson Hale X Alderperson West X Alderperson Lovell X Alderperson Nelson X Alderperson X Chamberlin The motion carried. LEGAL AND ORDINANCE ALDERPERSON CRAIG WEST, CHAIRMAN-ABSENT ALDERPERSON JUSTIN NELSON, ACTING CHAIRMAN DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE CERTIFICATION OF THE 2020 DECENNIAL CENSUS RESOLUTION #5337 City Clerk Diana Pavley Rock explained that the city received the 2020 Decennial Census certifying the number of citizens within Canton. The 2020 census reflects 13,242 citizens which is down from the 2010 census which reflects 14 704 citizens. Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Nelson/Gossett to approve the resolution and place it on file. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett X Alderperson X Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz X Alderperson Hale X Alderperson West X Alderperson Lovell X Alderperson Nelson X Alderperson X Chamberlin The motion carried. DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A RESOLUTION APPROVING A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN JASON ELWELL DBA PECULIAR PROJECTS LLC AND THE CITY OF CANTON AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER SAID AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CANTON, ILLINOIS. Attorney Jump updated the lease agreement and suggested tabling this item until the next council meeting so everyone has the opportunity to review the updated lease. The location of this property is on the square where Blooming Crazy was located. The lease will be for the same individual that has Eats on the Street for an outdoor picnic area. Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Nelson/Chamberlin to table this item until the next council meeting. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett X Alderperson X Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz X Alderperson Hale X Alderperson West X Alderperson Lovell X Alderperson Nelson X Alderperson X Chamberlin The motion carried. DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY REGIONAL BLOOD CENTER AND THE CITY OF CANTON FOR RENTAL OF THE HISTORIC DEPOT FOR 2022 RESOLUTION #5338 The lease was updated to reflect the new dates that Mississippi Valley Blood Center will be renting the historic depot for 2022. Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Nelson/Lingenfelter to approve the resolution and place it on file. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett X Alderperson X Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz X Alderperson Hale X Alderperson West X Alderperson Lovell X Alderperson Nelson X Alderperson X Chamberlin The motion carried. DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CANTON UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT NO 66, THE CITY OF CANTON AND THE FULTON COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY’S OFFICE FOR RECIPROCAL REPORTING OF CERTAIN OFFENSES. RESOLUTION #5339 Attorney Jump explained that the city will need to change the language in the proposed agreement since the Public Safety Director is retiring and is being replaced by the acting police chief. Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Nelson/Fritz to approve the resolution with the changes from Public Safety Director to Police Chief in the agreement. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett X Alderperson X Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz X Alderperson Hale X Alderperson West X Alderperson Lovell X Alderperson Nelson X Alderperson X Chamberlin The motion carried. COMMUNITY & INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ALDERPERSON JOHN LOVELL, CHAIRMAN-ABSENT ALDERPERSON ANDRA CHAMBERLIN-ACTING CHAIRMAN UPDATE FROM SRPED COLE MCDANIEL The update from Cole McDaniel was distributed for review. No further discussion took place. DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A REQUEST SUBMITTED BY THE CANTON JR WOMEN’S CLUB FOR THE ANNUAL SANTA PARADE TO BE HELD DECEMBER 3, 2021 An application was submitted for the annual Santa Parade to be held on December 3, 2021 along with the street closure. Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Chamberlin/Nelson to approve the resolution and place it on file. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett X Alderperson X Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz X Alderperson Hale X Alderperson West X Alderperson Lovell X Alderperson Nelson X Alderperson X Chamberlin The motion carried. PUBLIC WORKS, WATER & SEWER ALDERPERSON ANGELA LINGENFELTER, CHAIRMAN DISCUSS AND CONSIDER BIDDING FOR SERVICES OF PORTABLE BATHROOMS AT CITY OWNED LOCATIONS. Alderwoman Lingenfelter explained that the city has used portable bathrooms at City owned locations from a business in Peoria. She would like to see local businesses utilized. Currently the city has portable bathrooms at the lake area, but does not have any authority over events such as the Taste of Canton or the Scenic Drive. Those organizations would be responsible for their own events. Utility Director Joe Carruthers said that the company that they have utilized for the lake area have provided excellent services, but would get quotes next year if that is being requested. The city currently pays $500.00 per month for 4 toilets. They are cleaned once per week and the city has been very pleased with the services currently being provided. It was also suggested to place a couple of portable bathrooms at the new trail at the Canton Lake area. Quotes will be obtained in February of next year. PUBLIC SAFETY AND TRAFFIC ALDERPERSON ANGELA HALE, CHAIRMAN STREETS AND GARBAGE ALDERPERSON JEFF FRITZ, CHAIRMAN LAKE, BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS ALDERPERSON GREG GOSSETT, CHAIRMAN MAYOR COMMUNICATION PARLIN INGERSOLL LIBRARY BOARD APPOINTMENTS—KEVIN MEADE AND ANDREA BARBKNECHT Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Nelson/Hale to approve the appointments. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett X Alderperson X Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz X Alderperson Hale X Alderperson West X Alderperson Lovell X Alderperson Nelson X Alderperson X Chamberlin The motion carried. Mayor McDowell said that the lake has become very profitable this year which has allowed for some upgrades. The city recently completed the nature trail at the lake and it is open for use. Mayor McDowell congratulated the staff for all of their work on the trail. A local business is currently working with the city on the possibility of putting some benches and picnic tables in the area of the new trail. Maps of the trail are now available. The city is currently applying for an ADA grant to install a fishing pier. The deadline to submit the grant is December 31, 2021. OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT MOTION and second were made by Alderpersons Nelson/Gossett to adjourn. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett X Alderperson X Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz X Alderperson Hale X Alderperson West X Alderperson Lovell X Alderperson Nelson X Alderperson X Chamberlin The motion carried. ____________________________________________________ Diana Pavley Rock, City Clerk ____________________________________________________ Kent McDowell, Mayor