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A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held on October 5, 2004 in the council
chambers at the Historic Depot, 50 North 4th Avenue, Canton, Illinois.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPENED THE MEETING, FOLLOWED BY THE
INVOCATION GIVEN BY NANCY WHITES CITY CLERK.
Mayor Bohler asked for roll call at 6:30 p.m. Present -Alderman Larry Sarff, Mary
Fillingham, Elny Harn, Les Carl, Jim Hartford, Rick Reed, Craig West. Absent -
Alderman Molleck.
MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 21, 2004 COUNCIL MEETING. Motion and second
by Aldermen West/Hartford, the minutes of September 21, 2004 council meeting be
accepted and placed on file. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Public Safety & Traffic.
Council Action
None.
Streets & Garbage.
Council Action
None.
Lake, Buildings & Grounds.
Council Action
City Attorney Ron Weber mentioned there are 2 scenarios here, one is the option to
remove the Mobile Homes with the City using TIF funds, and the other issue is that Don
Inman has offered a proposal wanting the city to sell him property and he will remove the
Mobile Homes. Alderman Reed explained that the City hired Phillips & Associates
Architects, Inc. to make a preliminary review of the existing trailers on the south portion
of the former International Harvester property. In the opinion of William Phillips it is
economically not feasible to repair these trailers to a condition where they can meet
required codes and be sold as a dwelling unit. Alderman Reed said he agreed the trailers
are in pretty bad shape.
Alderman Hartford mentioned that a number of the Aldermen went out to look at the
trailers and Alderman Hartford said he felt that N.E. Finch Inc. gave the City a figure to
remove them.
Motion by Alderman Hartford/Fillingham to waive the bidding to remove the mobile
homes from the IH site. Discussion. Alderman Hartford felt this is the appropriate
moment to remove the trailers. A figure has been given to the City to remove them and I
don't care how and why. We have a TIF fund to apply towards payment and Alderman
Hartford felt this is a good time to go along. The amount given to remove is $32,000.
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Motion and second by Aldermen Hartford/Reed, to allow N. E. Finch Inc. to remove the
mobile homes for $32,000 and to be paid from TIF funds. Discussion. Alderman Sazff
asked about restitution for the City to have them removed? Alderman Hartford said some
things can be discussed later, the main thing is to get them out of there. Alderman Carl
said you need to address restitution before you remove them, not after removal.
Alderman Cazl asked for the city attorney to address the issue. City Attorney Ron Weber
said this creates a problem and he does not want to discuss this in open session as this
would be in regazds to litigation. Alderman Hartford and Alderman Reed agreed to add
to the motion, to seek reimbursement for the removal of the mobile homes at the IH site.
Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Fillingham, Hazn, Hartford, Reed, West. NAYS -
Aldermen Sazff, Carl. 5 AYES, 2 NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried.
Alderman Reed commented that the Lake Road has been repaired and is very nice. It's a
real pleasure driving on a new road and then he thanked Cliff O'Brien.
Public Works, Water & Sewer.
Council Action
Motion and second by Aldermen Hazn/West, the approval for the renewal of the Utility
Service Agreements on the meter reading system software (Connect), and the meter
reading hazdwaze (Mini Mobile), for a total of $3,200.00. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen
West, Reed, Hartford, Cazl, Harn, Fillingham, Sazff. NAYS -None. 7 AYES, 0
NAYS, 1 ABSENT. Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR BOHLER. Mayor Bohler presented a
plaque to the Westview School that read...Presented to Westview School in recognition
of receiving the 2004 NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND National Blue Ribbon School Awazd,
presented by Jerry M. Bohler, Mayor. (End of reading Plaque.)
Mayor Bohler said Canton is very proud of Westview School in `no child left behind.'
One of the teachers spoke briefly and thanked the City Council and the citizens for giving
them this Blue Ribbon Award. This is not the end of our journey, there will be more
journeys for us.
OLD BUSINESS:
ORDINANCE -ANNEXING AND REZONING CERTAIN TERRITORY TO THE
CITY OF CANTON, FULTON COUNTY, ILLINOIS, BELONGING TO
MICHAEL W. PETERSON AND LOCATED AT 617 WEST CHESTNUT
STREET. Second reading, read by title. Motion and second by Aldermen Cazl/Hazn,
the ordinance be placed on its passage. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Sazff, Fillingham,
Harn, Carl, Hartford, Reed, West. NAYS -None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS, 1 ABSENT.
Motion carried. Ordinance being # 1815.
NEW BUSINESS:
ORDINANCE -ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION FOR THE MAYOR OF THE
CITY OF CANTON, ILLINOIS BEGINNING MAY, 2005. First reading, read by
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ORDINANCE - PROVIDING FOR AN ANNUAL SALARY FOR THE
ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF CANTON, ILLINOIS. First reading, read by title.
RESOLUTION - APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR
THE CITY OF CANTON, ILLINOIS. First reading, read by title. Motion and second
by Aldermen CarUHartford, the resolution be adopted. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen
West, Reed, Hartford, Carl, Harn, Fillingham, Sarff. NAYS -None. 7 AYES, 0 NAYS,
1 ABSENT. Resolution being #3712 .•
ADJOURNMENT. Motion and second by Aldermen West/Hartford, to adjourn.
Voice vote, motion carried unanimously. The regular scheduled council meeting
adjourned at 6:46 p.m.
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Nancy W ites, City Clerk
APPROVED:
Jerry M. Bohler, Mayor
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