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Home My WebLink About04-17-01 Canton City Council111 A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held on April 17, 2001 in council chambers at the Historic Depot 50 North 4`h Avenue, Canton, Illinois. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPENED THE MEETING FOLLOWED BY THE INVOCATION GIVEN BY NANCY WHITES, CITY CLERK. In the absence of Mayor Donald E. Edwards the city clerk asked for nominations. Alderman Larry Sarff was nominated. Motion by Alderman Molleck, second by Alderman Hartford, Alderman Larry Sarff serve as Chairman Pro Tem for tonights meeting. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously. Chairman Pro Tem Sarff asked for roll call at 6:30 P.M. Present -Aldermen Robert Molleck, Jim Hartford, Larry Sarff, Chet Phillips, David Nidiffer, Kevin Meade, JoAnne Shores, Jim May. Absent -None. MINUTES OF APRIL 4, 2001 MEETING. Motion by Alderman Molleck, second by Alderman Hartford, the minutes of April 4, 2001 be accepted and placed on file. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously. BILLS FOR MARCH. Motion by Alderman Meade, second by Alderman Nidiffer, all bills properly approved be paid. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen May, Shores, Meade, Nidiffer, Phillips, Sarff, Hartford, Molleck. NAYS -None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Voice vote, motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Finance. Council Action. Motion by Alderman Shores, second by Alderman Meade, to accept the low bid f from Leander Construction Inc. in the amount of $477,400.00 for remodeling of the ~r former Norwest Bank for the new city hall/police station. Discussion. Alderman Sarff mentioned that the engineer's estimate was $660,000, which is 11 % under bid estimates. Alderman Phillips raised his concern on the cost of this project when the first cost totals were around $200,000 to $250,000 for remodeling. We will be taken off the tax rolls a million dollar building. As a council member I need more time to think about this and what we originally planned on spending. Let this decision lay over until the new administration takes office and have them take a look at it, as we could build a police station for $1 million. Chairman Sarff mentioned that he did not remember any figure of $250,000 on the project. Alderman Meade explained that the time is right to approve this project. Alderman Nidiffer said if we would later on do this the bid might be higher. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Molleck, Hartford, Sarff, Phillips, Nidiffer, Meade, Shores, May. NAYS -None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. Motion by Alderman Nidiffer, second by Alderman Molleck, to allow the purchase for the fire department of one set of replacement personal protective equipment at a cost of $1,288.35 Roll call. AYES -Aldermen May, Shores, Meade, Nidiffer, Phillips, Sarff, Hartford, Molleck. NAYS -None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. Motion by Alderman Molleck, second by Alderman May, to approve repairs to the _~...... .._...a..~ ._a aL .. [IL...a..__... a.... T......a~..~a D~..~L :~ aL .. ,..Y .. ___a ..@Q~~70G ~~_... L'....:._La 112 CONTINUED 4-17-O1 Motion by Alderman May, second by Alderman Meade, to allow the replacement of two 12" waste valves on the filters at the water plant in the amount of $3,634 plus shipping. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Molleck, Hartford, Sarff, Phillips, Nidiffer, Meade, Shores, May. NAYS -None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. Motion by Alderman Meade, second by Alderman Molleck, to allow additional work on the parking lot across the street from the Depot in the amount of $8,861 (original bid was $35,000 of TIF funds.). Roll call. AYES -Aldermen May, Shores, Meade, Nidiffer, Phillips, Sarff, Hartford, Molleck. NAYS -None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. Negotiations, Grievance & Personnel. Council Action None. Informational. Alderman Meade requested an Executive Session for discussion of Negotiations. Community & Industrial Development. Council Action None. Legal & Ordinance. Council Action. J. D. Streett & Company, Inc. Joyce M. Jones General Manager -Retail made her presentation to the City Council to allow them to have truck traffic exit onto 6t" Avenue at the CITGO station at 5`" & Linn Street that is undergoing renovation. She remarked that when construction started Clark Wilson Zoning Official for the City of Canton told Ron Russell of the W.J. Scott Company to stop the operations because the city would not allow truck traffic to exit onto 6~' Avenue. Joyce then blamed City Clerk Nancy Whites for telling them when they acquired about any permits that would be needed, was told none were required. Chairman Sarff asked City Clerk Nancy Whites to comment about this. Nancy Whites commented that her office does give out certain permits, anything else needed they are referred to Zoning Official Clark Wilson. Clark Wilson Zoning officer mentioned that he thought he had just been waiting on a site plan and was not aware of them wanting to use 6"' Avenue. Alderman Nidiffer mentioned that he would support this request. The agenda has listed a resolution to approve of this request, commented Jim Elson City Attorney. COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR EDWARDS. Chairman Pro Tem Sarff recognized in the audience Boy Scout Troop #106. Scoutmaster is David Lee. The scouts were accompanied to the meeting with Ramona Lacey. The Scouts were earning their Merit Badges for Citizenship & Community. Chairman Pro Tem Sarff thanked the c,.,.,,+~ ~ .. ,,,...,,..,. 113 CONTINUED 4-17-01 Rick Semonis Consultant hired by the City Council to oversee bids for Health Insurance gave the following report. The Insurance Committee of the City of Canton made the decision in their meeting to accept HCH (Health Care Horizons). Rick mentioned that HCH said they will accept the Maxi Plan already in place. The Health Plan goes into affect May 1, 2001. Rick went through the figures again as he did at the last council meeting. Motion by Alderman Meade, second by Alderman Phillips, to accept HCH (Health Care Horizons) and the proposed changes as recommended by the Insurance Committee. (The changes are...$75,000 specific, $500 Deductible, $20.00 co pay regular office call, 90% in Network & 70% out, $1,000 Out of Pocket, Drugs 7/15/25, Wellness.) Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Molleck, Hartford, Sarff, Phillips, Nidiffer, Meade, Shores, May. NAYS -None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: RESOLUTION - APPROVING A PRE-ANNEXATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CANTON AND DARREN TOMPKINS AND JAYNE TOMPKINS. First reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman Molleck, second by Alderman Meade, the resolution be adopted. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously. Resolution being #3567. RESOLUTION - APPROVING THE RELEASE OF CITY COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES. First reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman Nidiffer, second by Alderman Shores, the resolution be adopted. Discussion. Alderman Nidiffer mentioned that Jim Elson City Attorney and Aldermen Nidiffer &Molleck reviewed the executive minutes and recommend the release. Jim Elson mentioned that several of the executive minutes are still being held. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously. Resolution being #3568. RESOLUTION - AUTHORIZING TRUCK TRAFFIC ON THE NORTH HALF OF THE 800 BLOCK OF SOUTH SIXTH AVENUE. First reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman Meade, second by Alderman Phillips, the resolution be adopted. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen May, Shores, Meade, Nidiffer, Phillips, Sarff, Hartford, Molleck. NAYS -None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Resolution being #3569. RESOLUTION - TO PROVIDE FOR LONGEVITY PAY FOR DEPUTY CHIEF OF POLICE DONALD F. EDWARDS. First reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman Molleck, second by Alderman Meade, the resolution be adopted. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously. Resolution being #3570. RESOLUTION - APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY OF CANTON AND PHILLIPS & ASSOCIATES, INCORPORATED. First reading, read by title. Motion by Alderman Shores, second by Alderman Meade, the resolution be adopted. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously. Resolution being #3571. RESOLUTION -AUTHORIZING RAZING OF IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED AT 449 WEST LOCUST STREET, CANTON, ILLINOIS. First reading, read by 114 CONTINUED 4-17-01 ORDINANCE -AMENDING SECTIONS 8.5, 8.6, AND 8.7 AND ADDING 8.8 OF THE CITY OF CANTON PERSONNEL POLICY. First reading, read by title. Alderman Nidiffer said that after reading this ordinance we need to suspend the rules for the purpose of passing the ordinance tonight. Motion by Alderman Nidiffer, second by Alderman Meade, suspension of the rules to place the ordinance on its passage. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Molleck, Hartford, Sarff, Phillips, Nidiffer, Meade, Shores, May. NAYS -None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. Motion by Alderman Nidiffer, second by Alderman Meade, the ordinance be adopted as amended. Discussion. Alderman Meade said Section 8.8 is not in the title of the ordinance so the ordinance will have to be amended. Alderman Phillips wanted to know what the urgency was on passing the ordinance? Alderman Phillips said he had not read the ordinance. Chairman Pro Tem Sarff said to Alderman Phillips, "take your time!" When Alderman Phillips had read the ordinance he mentioned that he still did not see the urgency! Roll call. AYES -Aldermen May, Shores, Meade, Nidiffer, Phillips, Sarff, Hartford, Molleck. NAYS -None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. Ordinance being #1693. EXECUTIVE SESSION -NEGOTIATIONS. Motion by Alderman Meade, second by Alderman Molleck, to go into executive session for discussion of Negotiations. Roll call. AYES -Aldermen Molleck, Hartford, Sarff, Phillips, Nidiffer, Meade, Shores, May. NAYS -None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried. The regular scheduled meeting convened at 7:45 P.M. The executive session minutes are on file in the office of the city clerk for review. ADJOURNMENT: Motion by Alderman Meade, second by Alderman Hartford, to adjourn. Voice vote, motion carried unanimously. Council adjourned at 8:00 P.M. ~. A r% ~~l.J Nanc Whites, ity Clerk APPROVED: Donald E. Edwards, Mayor