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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-16-09 Canton City Council Meeting MinutesThe City of Canton's Council meeting was held on June 16, 2009 in Council Chambers located at the Historic Depot 50 North 4t" Avenue, Canton, Illinois. The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance and followed with the Invocation given by City Clerk Nancy Whites. Mayor Kevin R. Meade asked for roll call at 6:30 p.m. Present -Aldermen Rick Reed, Eric Schenck, Craig West, Larry Sarff, Jorge Rivero, Jerry Ellis, Jim Hartford, Jason Strandberg. Absent -None. Others attending -Mayor Kevin R. Meade, City Clerk Nancy Whites, City Treasurer Aaron Anderson, City Attorney Chrissie Peterson, Police Chief W. Dan Taylor, Fire Chief Bonnie Cremer, Public Works Supt. Clif O'Brien, Supt., Water Treatment Supt. Greg Pollitt, Street Supt. George Spahn, Video Services by Joe Ginger. Wastewater Treatment Joe Carruthers was absent. In the audience -News Media of John Froehling from Daily Ledger, Mark Bixler from WBYS Radio, Stacey Creasy from The Democrat, Kevin Sampler from the Journal Star, Jim Stratton CPA Graham Hospital, former Alderman Pamela Ihnes, Waste Management representative David Schaab, Lt. Rick Nichols and wife and family, SRPED Executive Director Mark Rothert, Officer Ryan Demott, Officer Dustin Pollitt, Police Chief Secretary Denise Colglazier, Secretary Police Department Barbara Bryant. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes of June 2, 2009 Council meeting. Minutes of June 9, 2009 Clerical) Committee meeting. Alderman West made the motion to accept the Consent Agenda and place on file as presented, was duly seconded by Alderman Hartford. The motion was by unanimous voice vote. BILLS. Alderman Schenck made the motion all bills that were presented for payment be paid, was duly seconded by Alderman Sarff. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Strandberg, Hartford, Ellis, Rivero, Sarff, West, Schenck, Reed. NAYS -None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. 1 TREASURER'S REPORT. Alderman Schenck made the motion to accept the Treasurer's Report, and was duly seconded by Alderman Strandberg. Discussion. City Treasurer Aaron Anderson said the sales tax is current of what we have received. We are behind on the Income Taxes that are to be paid to the city. ESDA had $4,000 this year in the Budget. The motion was by unanimous voice vote. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Finance. Council Action Backhoe for Public Works Department. Alderman Schenck made the motion to advertise for a state contract bid, was duly seconded by Alderman Hartford. The motion was by unanimous voice vote. Televising Truck. Alderman Schenck made the motion to allow Public Works Director Clif O'Brien to seek specifications, and was duly seconded by Alderman Strandberg. The motion was by unanimous voice vote. Community & Industrial Development. Council Action Location for Illinois Scenic Bvwav Kiosk. Alderman Rivero made the motion to allow for the Kiosk to be located at the North end of Jones Park, and was duly seconded by Alderman Strandberg. The motion was by unanimous voice vote. None. Negotiations, Grievance & Personnel. Hiring of One Police Dispatcher. z Alderman Sarff made the motion to allow the hiring of one Police Dispatcher to bring the total up to 7, and was duly seconded by Alderman Reed. Discussion. Police Chief W. Dan Taylor said they had 7 dispatchers in 2001 and was funded by 911. When that funding ended so did the positions of one dispatcher. Alderman Schenck said he has grapple with this growth. We are trying to be conscience and the Budget is still something I feel conservative about. Roll call. AYES - Aldermen Reed, West, Sarff, Rivero, Hartford, Strandberg. NAYS -Alderman Schenck. 7 AYES, 1 NAY, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. 2"d Police K-9 Unit. Alderman Sarff made the motion to allow the 2nd Police K-9 Unit, and was duly seconded by Alderman Strandberg. Discussion. Police Chief W. Dan Taylor commented that the new decision by the Supreme Court states that police can no longer search a vehicle during arrest. We use our K-9 Unit for school demos, school searches, and other police organizations, and the police academy. Tax payer money totals $1,600 for handler's maintenance fee. The total cost is between $13,000 and $15,000 and will turn over a car in the fleet. The Police Union donated $1,500.00. We have funds in Safe Neighborhood Grant and I could roll over that money. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Strandberg, Hartford, Ellis, Rivero, Sarff, West, Schenck, Reed. NAYS -None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS 0 ABSENT. COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR KEVIN R. MEADE. Fireworks & Children's Entertainment. Mayor Kevin R. Meade said that there will be entertainment provided by Colonel Klinks Inflatable to begin at 6:00 p.m. on that day. Appointments. Alderman Sarff made the motion the appointment of Lt Rick Nichols as Deputy Chief and salary at $68,000.00 be confirmed, and was duly seconded by Alderman Reed. The motion was by unanimous voice vote. Alderman Sarff made the motion the appointment of Brad O'Brien to the Parlin Ingersoll Library and Alderman Jim Hartford to the Western Illinois Regional Council be confirmed, and was duly seconded by Alderman Reed. The motion was by unanimous voice vote. 3 Oath of office to Deputy Chief. City Clerk Nancy Whites gave the Oath of Office of Deputy Chief to Lt. Rick Nichols. Options for Community Feedback on Recycling Program. Mayor Kevin R. Meade mentioned what could be done. We could have a survey inserted in the Water Bills, Website Poll, and a Petition Drive. There could be any of the above. How do you want the community viewpoint? Each Alderman then shared their calls they received. Alderman Sarff said his calls were that no one was opposed, and they don't want to be forced. I approve of water bill survey. Alderman Reed said his calls were 50/50 across the board, and his calls had the same feelings about being forced. I approve of water bill survey. Alderman Ellis said majority of his calls were in favor. Those opposed don't want to be forced. Smaller cities are doing this and one day will be mandated and will have to do it. Alderman Strandberg said he had 40 calls 50/50 pretty close. They hate to have the charges on the city's service. They want billed by Waste Management, and should be between Waste Management and the citizens. On my calls no one was against it. What is most important is the implementation that what is done best for our citizens. Alderman Rivero said they want same opportunity they have in Macomb and not be forced. Alderman West said he received 2 dozen calls, and only one said no. Most thought was the best thing. Alderman Schenck said this is a very simple thing. The city should consider recycling program and cost provisions to opt out. We should have feedback from the customers. And the need - is this something they want. Have questions of yes I want to participate, or, no I want to opt out. If we get 10% back that is 500. City Attorney Chrissie Peterson shared her concern of needing extra hands for counting say 100% of the ballots. Our summer extra help will be gone by then. Former Alderman Pamela Ihnes said she had done a mailing before and had to send out three mailings to get 30%. You want 4,000 households answering a survey to say if they want to opt out. You're not going to get it. You're not going to get a solid feel if you ask yes or no. Best way is a more diverse of, do you want to. Alderman Reed said he disagreed as this is money out of their pocket and a simple yes or no is all that is needed. 4 Dave Schaab representative of Waste Management said he is uncomfortable with the prices being exposed for 4 weeks. A public hearing brings out more response and I can be here for that. I reserve the right to modify the agreement. Alderman Rivero made the motion to allow for questions to be asked by sending out with the water bill, and was duly seconded by Alderman Reed. The motion was by unanimous voice vote. Career Link has hired two young kids that are working at City Hall for the summer. Their names are Tom Anderson and Mikita Shields. Mayor Kevin R. Meade said the Cruise-In will be this Friday night. On Saturday June 20 a Tractor Pull will be held at the Festival Grounds and sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. Alderman Jim Hartford said Youth Acres will be celebrating their 60t" Anniversary. Jim said he was able to get army helicopter. This will be open to the public and the council members are invited for the event to be held June 27 from 10:30 to 2:30 p.m. G.A.B.B.Y Days are June 27 & 28. OLD BUSINESS: None. NEW BUSINESS: ORDINANCE - ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $32,000,000 AGGREGRATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF ADJUSTABLE RATE DEMAND HEALTH CARE FACILITIES REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2009 (GRAHAM HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION PROJECT). First reading and read by title. Alderman Sarff made the motion to suspend the rules to pass the ordinance on first reading, and was duly seconded by Alderman Reed. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Reed, Schenck, West, Sarff, Rivero, Ellis, Hartford, Strandberg. NAYS -None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. 5 Alderman Reed made the motion the ordinance be placed on its passage, and was duly seconded by Alderman Strandberg. Discussion. City Attorney Chrissie Peterson commented the City was asked to be a conduit issuer. Last week at the Clerical Committee meeting we discussed and had questions answered. Under the Illinois Revenue Bond Act the City is allowed to do that to help the hospital get the best possible cost on their bonds. That money in affect will never touch the books. It will go straight to the hospital and there various accounting entities involved with this transaction. All of the other agreements that have to be executed in relation to this is of course a provision in those trust and indenture documents that basically says regardless of Graham Hospital's financial situation the City will have no financial liability for those bonds. Jim Stratton from Graham Hospital reported -the $32 million will refund our 2006 issue. Which then we will have over 15 million left. Then there is going to be about $16 million of new money. The 2006 Bond Issue financed our medical/surgical unit in the hospital renovation a couple of years ago. As well as funding for the emergency room and the Heli Pad. The new money coming in to the organization will fund about 75% of the building of the new clinic on South Main Street. About $3 million will be new labs for OB renovation at the hospital and another $1 million for a suite at the hospital. Roll call. Reed, Schenck, West, Sarff, Rivero, Ellis, Hartford, Strandberg. NAYS - None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. Ordinance # being 1980. ORDINANCE -CREATING CHAPTER 2-10 (SIDEWALK USE PERMITS) OF TITLE 3 (BUSINESS). First reading and read by title. ORDINANCE - AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1966 PROVIDING FOR A NO PARKING SIGN AT THE 200 BLOCK OF WEST PINE STREET PROHIBITING PARKING ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE STREET FOR 75 FEET EAST OF THE INTERSECTION WITH AVENUE C, FROM 7:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M. ON SCHOOL DAYS, IN THE CITY OF CANTON, FULTON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. First reading and read by title. ORDINANCE -AMENDING AND RESTATING 5-8-1 THRU 5-8-4 OF TITLE 5, OF THE CANTON MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO BURNING REGULATIONS. First reading and read by title. ORDINANCE -AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR AN INSTALLMENT PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING THE COST OF PURCHASING REAL OR 6 PERSONAL PROPERTY, OR BOTH, IN AND FOR THE CITY OF CANTON, FULTON COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AND AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUES OF NOT TO EXCEED $4,000,000 DEBT CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2009, AND SAID EVIDENCING THE RIGHTS TO PAYMENT UNDER SUCH AGREEMENT, PRESCRIBING THE DETAILS OF THE AGREEMENT AND CERTIFICATES, AND PROVIDING FOR THE SECURITY FOR AND MEANS OF PAYMENT UNDER THE AGREEMENT OF THE CERTIFICATES. First reading and read by title. Mayor Kevin R. Meade said this is the ordinance for the IH Site and will be held over as we will recess this council meeting and reconvene in case we need to take action at the Mechanical Committee next week. Also the Resolution Expressing Official Intent Regarding Certain Capital Expenditures to be Reimbursed from Proceeds of an obligation will be held over to the reconvened meeting. RESOLUTION -APPROVING APRE-ANNEXATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CANTON AND JULIE & ROBERT CHAMPLIN JR. First reading and read by title. Alderman West made the motion the resolution be adopted, and was duly seconded by Alderman Hartford. The motion was by unanimous voice vote. Resolution # being 3894. RESOLUTION -EXPRESSING OFFICIAL INTENT REGARDING CERTAIN CAPITAL EXPENDITURES TO BE REIMBURSED FROM PROCEEDS OF AN OBLIGATION. First reading and read by title. To be held over to the recess council meeting on June 23. RESOLUTION - OF THE CITY OF CANTON WITH REGARD TO IMPLEMENTATION OF EMERGENCY INTERIM EXECUTIVE SUCCESSION ACT. First reading and read by title. Alderman Sarff made the motion the resolution be adopted, and was duly seconded by Alderman Strandberg. The motion was by unanimous voice vote. The resolution # being 3895. RESOLUTION - ASCERTAINING THE PREVAILING RATE OF WAGES FOR LABORERS, MECHANICS AND OTHER WORKMEN EMPLOYED IN ANY PUBLIC WORKS BY THE CITY OF CANTON, ILLINOIS. First reading and read by title. Alderman Reed made the motion the resolution be adopted, and was duly seconded by Alderman West. The motion was by unanimous voice vote. The resolution # being 3896. Alderman Hartford made the motion to go in to executive session to discuss Personnel, and was duly seconded by Alderman Reed. The motion was by unanimous voice vote. EXECUTIVE SESSION -NEGOTIATIONS, GRIEVANCE & PERSONNEL TO DISCUSS - PERSONNEL. The regular scheduled Council meeting went into executive session at 7:25 p.m. The regular scheduled Council meeting executive session adjourned in open session at 7:55 p.m. ADJOURN Alderman Ellis made the motion to recess the regular scheduled Council meeting until June 23, to consider the ordinance and resolution for the IH Site, and was duly seconded by Alderman Hartford. The motion was by unanimous voice vote. The regular scheduled Council meeting recessed at 7:56 p.m. Nancy Whites, City Clerk APPROVED: Mayor Kevin R. Meade s