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Home My WebLink About02-07-2023 Canton City Council Minutes CANTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 07, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. Historic Depot-Donald E. Edwards Way th 50 North 4 Avenue, Canton, Il 61520 A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held on February 07, 2022 (6:30pm) at the th Historic Depot located at 50 North 4 Avenue Canton Illinois with zoom attendance available. STAFF IN ATTENDANCE: Mayor Kent McDowell, Acting City Clerk Andi Walters, Treasurer Crystal Wilkinson, Fire Chief Scott Roos, Police Chief Michael Eveland, Superintendent Ron Robinson, Utility Director Joe Carruthers, City Engineer Keith Plavec, System Maintenance Superintendent Dash Wilson. MEDIA IN ATTENDANCE: Fulton Democrat PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPENED THE MEETING INVOCATION – Mayor Kent McDowell PUBLIC PARTICIPATION – ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett x Alderperson x Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz x Alderperson Hale x Alderperson Grimm x Alderperson Lovell x Alderperson Nelson x Alderperson x Chamberlin ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA Alderman Nelson’s Committee item was moved to the end. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the 01-19-2023 special council meeting minutes, the 01-24-2023 public hearing minutes and the 01-17-2023 regular council meeting minutes. Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Hale/Chamberlin to approve the consent agenda. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett x Alderperson x Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz x Alderperson Hale x Alderperson Grimm x Alderperson Lovell x Alderperson Nelson x Alderperson x Chamberlin The motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS: FINANCE ALDERPERSON ANDRA CHAMBERLIN, CHAIR DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON DESIGNATING TIM WYMAN AS THE BROKER OF RECORDS FOR THE CITY OF CANTON FOR THE PURPOSE OF HEALTH INSURANCE. Attorney Jump explained that the initial insurance quote came back high. Tim Wyman is wanting to negotiate that further and see what he can work out with Blue Cross Blue Shield but in order to access some of the information and expedite that process he needs to be named as broker of records with BCBS. Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Chamberlin/Nelson to approve Tim Wyman being named broker of records for the city of Canton for the purpose of health insurance. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett x Alderperson x Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz x Alderperson Hale x Alderperson Grimm x Alderperson Lovell x Alderperson Nelson x Alderperson x Chamberlin The motion carried. DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON PAYING BEN HENDRICKS TRUCKING INC. TO FINISH DEMOLITION OF 260 FULTON PLACE. Mayor McDowell stated the latest quote he received was $7,000. to be paid out of demolition fees. Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Grimm/Lovell to approve paying Ben Hendricks Trucking Inc. to finish demolition of 260 Fulton Place ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett x Alderperson x Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz x Alderperson Hale x Alderperson Grimm x Alderperson Lovell x Alderperson Nelson x Alderperson x Chamberlin The motion carried. LEGAL & ORDINANCE ALDERPERSON RALPH GRIMM, CHAIR DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON APPROVING CLOSED MEETING MINUTES. Attorney Jump explained that this is part of our semiannual review process. Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Grimm/Lovell to approve closed meeting minutes. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett x Alderperson x Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz x Alderperson Hale x Alderperson Grimm x Alderperson Lovell x Alderperson Nelson x Alderperson x Chamberlin The motion carried. DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A RESOLUTION WHETHER (1) THE NEED FOR CONFIDETIALITY STILL EXISTS AS TO ALL OR PART OF THE CLOSED MINUTES OR (2) THAT THE CLOSED MEETING MINUTES OR PORTION THEREOF NO LONGER REQUIRE CONFIDENTIAL TREATMENT AND ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Grimm/Lovell to approve a resolution that the need for confidentiality still exists. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett x Alderperson x Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz x Alderperson Hale x Alderperson Grimm 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 CITY OF CANTON AND THE CITY OF PEORIA FOR THE SALE OF A FIRE TRUCK AND CERTAIN FIREFIGHTER TRAINING. Fire Chief Roos stated this is the sale of engine 2 which is a 1996 Pierce. The sale would go towards credit for schooling, training and other aspects the fire academy offers. Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Grimm/Nelson to approve a resolution for an intergovernmental agreement between the city of Canton and the city of Peoria for the sale of a fire truck and certain firefighter training. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett x Alderperson x Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz x Alderperson Hale x Alderperson Grimm x Alderperson Lovell x Alderperson Nelson x Alderperson x Chamberlin The motion carried DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TILE 1, CHAPTER 27 OF THE CANTON MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING AN UPDATED FEE SCHEDULE IN RELATION TO ND VIOLATIONS (2 READING). Attorney Jump stated that this something that council has seen before but he has modified it a little. There will be a fee schedule with pre-authorized settlement amounts. Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Grimm/Lovell to approve an ordinance amending Title 1, Chapter 27 of the Canton Municipal Code and adopting an updated fee schedule in relation to violations. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett x Alderperson x Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz x Alderperson Hale x Alderperson Grimm x Alderperson Lovell x Alderperson Nelson x Alderperson x Chamberlin The motion carried NEGOTIATIONS, GRIEVANCE & PERSONNEL ALDERPERSON JUSTIN NELSON, CHAIR DISCUSS, CONSIDER LATERAL TRANSFER PAY OR SIGN ON BONUS PAY FOR POLICE HIRES. Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Nelson/Lovell to adjourn into executive session for 5ILCS 120/2 C1 C2 ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett x Alderperson x Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz x Alderperson Hale x Alderperson Grimm x Alderperson Lovell x Alderperson Nelson x Alderperson x Chamberlin The motion carried COMMUNITY & INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ALDERPERSON JOHN LOVELL, CHAIR DISCUSS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (BDD). Steve Klein handed out a map of the BDD, a copy of the application form and a list of costs that the BDD can be used for. The city is already generating inquiries. He went on to say that the reason he is speaking tonight is to get them to start thinking about how they can make the most of the BDD and to use to maximize the development potential it could have with the various types of inquiries the city is and will be receiving. Cole McDaniel said that there are already twelve application and four or five waiting to submit. He suggested adding more extensive requirements to the application as far as project narrative. There is a portion of the application that asks them to describe their project and the applicants do that but it needs to be more detailed and what the financial need for assistance is. By requiring additional information, it shed some risk for the city as well. Application currently will be submitted to Cole’s office which, then goes on to Steve and the economic development group where they are reviewed for completeness and accuracy. Also, to make sure the proposal is within the BDD. Cole went on to say that we need a more formal way to bring that back to council. Perhaps the application with the additional documentation of the project narrative so that when council comes to a first reading instead of him saying what the project is, it’s the project owner or business developer to have a conversation about the pros and cons to make a more informed decision. PUBLIC WORKS, WATER & SEWER ALDERPERSON ANGIE LINGENFELTER, CHAIR PUBLIC SAFETY & TRAFFIC ALDERPERSON ANGELA HALE, CHAIR STREETS AND GARBAGE ALDERPERSON JEFF FRITZ, CHAIR LAKE, BUILDINGS & GROUNDS ALDERPERSON GREG GOSSETT, CHAIR DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON SELECTING A SOLAR COMPANY FOR THE CANTON WATER TREATMENT PLANT AND TE KILROY LEFT STATION PROJECT. Joe Carruthers said that they got all the numbers back from all the different solar companies and after talking with the Mayor and a couple of Aldermen, believes that Keystone solar company offers the best deal. Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Gossett/Hale to move forward with Keystone solar pending further negotiations and preparation of necessary documents. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett x Alderperson x Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz x Alderperson Hale x Alderperson Grimm x Alderperson Lovell x Alderperson Nelson x Alderperson x Chamberlin The motion carried CANTON CITY COUNCIL RECONVENED MINUTES Mayor McDowell called the Meeting to order after executive session meeting at 9:20 p.m. MAYOR COMMUNICATION OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Nelson/Grimm to adjourn. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett x Alderperson x Lingenfelter Alderperson Fritz x Alderperson Hale x Alderperson Grimm x Alderperson Lovell x Alderperson Nelson x Alderperson x Chamberlin The motion carried. _________________________________________________________________ Andi Walters, Acting City Clerk _________________________________________________________________ Kent McDowell, Mayor