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Home My WebLink About11-07-2023 Canton City Council Meeting Minutes CANTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 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 November 07, 2023 (6:30pm) at the th Historic Depot located at 50 North 4 Avenue Canton Illinois. STAFF IN ATTENDANCE: Mayor Kent McDowell, City Clerk Andi Walters, Treasurer Crystal Wilkinson, Fire Chief Scott Roos, Police Chief Michael Eveland, Street Superintendent Dash Wilson, Utility Director Joe Carruthers, City Engineer Keith Plavec MEDIA IN ATTENDANCE: Fulton Democrat MEETING CALLED TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPENED THE MEETING INVOCATION – Mayor Kent McDowell ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett x Alderperson x Lingenfelter Alderperson Ketcham x Alderperson Hale x Alderperson Grimm x Alderperson Lovell x Alderperson Nelson x Alderperson x Chamberlin ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Janet Bruster addressed the council regarding the mandatory purchase of city garbage totes. MAYORAL COMMUNICATIONS/REQUESTED ACTION: Dash Wilson talked about the new leaf collection schedule. There will be two different crews. One crew will start on Monday’s garbage route while the other crew will start of Friday’s garbage route in hopes that they will be able to meet in the middle (weather permitting). Mayor McDowell gave another reminder to put the leaves on the terraces. Mayor McDowell wanted to bring attention to Lakeland drive being blocked off starting tomorrow, November 08, 2023, while they put in a water line. CITY CLERK COMMUNICATIONS /REQUESTED ACTION: DEPARTMENT HEAD COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS: Police Chief Eveland welcomed a new grandchild to the world, so he couldn’t sit in for the meeting. However, Spahn sat in place for him to give his reports. Eveland wanted to give thanks to the public for their help in assisting and identifying parties involved with some vehicles that had been stolen. Also wanted to give thanks to everyone that helped and participated with the Trunk or Treat. Fire Chief Scott Roos wanted to give a reminder of the time change and to set the clocks back, and to also check smoke detectors and get batteries changed out if needed. Public Utilities Director Joe Carruthers talked about the second step of the leak detection program that will be starting next week. CONSENT AGENDA - APPROVAL OF THE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES HELD OCTOBER 17, 2023 BILL LIST DISBURSEMENT REPORT TREASURER’S REPORT PUBLIC WORKS REPORT POLICE REPORT FIRE REPORT Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Hale/Gossett to approve the consent agenda. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett x Alderperson x Lingenfelter Alderperson Ketcham x Alderperson Hale x Alderperson Grimm x Alderperson Lovell x Alderperson Nelson x Alderperson x Chamberlin The motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS: PUBLIC SAFETY AND LEGAL ALDERPERSON JUSTIN NELSON, CHAIR TH DISCUSS TRAFFIC SAFETY FOR THE INTERSECTION OF E. CHESTNUT AT 20 AVE. This is an intersection by modern fitness. There was an accident that happened out there, along with multiple complaints from the public regarding it being a dangerous intersection. They believe that a four-way stop would be beneficial, but that it could also be just as dangerous. It was also discussed that they put flashing lights out there. They proposed that the stop sign was moved closer to the road since it is in an area with some recess and low visibility. There is currently a speed trailer there to assess what the average speed is on east chestnut. They would also like to potentially put a sign up saying that “Cross Traffic Does Not Stop” as a reminder to people traveling that route. REGULATORY AND POLICY ALDERPERSON ANGELA HALE, CHAIR APPROVAL OF A SPECIAL EVENT AND ROAD CLOSURE REQUEST FOR THE YMCA’S TURKEY TROT. This is a repeat event. Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Hale/Lingenfelter to approve special event and road closure request for the YMCA’s turkey trot. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett x Alderperson x Lingenfelter Alderperson Ketcham x Alderperson Hale x Alderperson Grimm x Alderperson Lovell x Alderperson Nelson x Alderperson x Chamberlin The motion carried. APPROVAL OF A SPECIAL EVENT AND ROAD CLOSURE REQUEST FOR THE SANTA PARADE. This is a repeat event. Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Hale/Gossett to approve special event and road closure request for the Santa parade. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett x Alderperson x Lingenfelter Alderperson Ketcham x Alderperson Hale x Alderperson Grimm x Alderperson Lovell x Alderperson Nelson x Alderperson x Chamberlin The motion carried. COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ALDERPERSON JOHN LOVELL, CHAIR DISCUSS TIF/BDD APPLICATION AND OR AGREEMENT FOR GILLIAM CUSTOM FABRICATION LOCATED AT 920 W. LOCUST STREET. This was originally tabled because the property had not been purchased yet. However, it needs to be either denied or approved for financing purposes. Gilliam Custom Fabrication is looking at a project investment of about $125,000 with a 25% reimbursement which would be $37,500. This would be a combination of both the TIF and BDD agreement. Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Lovell/Chamberlain to send the agreement to be put together for $32,500 combination of TIF/BDD funds for Gilliam Custom Fabrication located at 920 W. Locust Street, Canton, Illinois. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett x Alderperson x Lingenfelter Alderperson Ketcham x Alderperson Hale x Alderperson Grimm x Alderperson Lovell x Alderperson Nelson x Alderperson x Chamberlin Mayor McDowell x The motion carried. DISCUSS TIF/BDD APPLICATION AND OR AGREEMENT FOR 309 DEVELOPMENTS, LLC LOCATED AT 305 W. LOCUST STREET. An agreement was drawn up initially for ten years, but it needs to be changed to a five-year forgivable loan not to exceed $45,000. Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Lovell/Lingenfelter to approve the drawing up of the redevelopment agreement not to exceed $45,000 for 309 Developments, LLC located at 305 W, Locust Street, Canton, Illinois. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett x Alderperson x Lingenfelter Alderperson Ketcham x Alderperson Hale x Alderperson Grimm x Alderperson Lovell x Alderperson Nelson x Alderperson x Chamberlin Mayor McDowell x The motion carried. DISCUSS TIF/BDD APPLICATION AND OR AGREEMENT FOR APEX SEEDS LOCATED AT 15 ENTERPRISE LANE. This is a BDD application with a project total investment of $125,000 with a reimbursement of $32,500. Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Lovell/Chamberlain to approve the agreement drawn up for the BDD application for $125,000 with a $32,500 reimbursement for Apex Seeds located at 15 Enterprise Lane. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett x Alderperson x Lingenfelter Alderperson Ketcham x Alderperson Hale x Alderperson Grimm x Alderperson Lovell x Alderperson Nelson x Alderperson x Chamberlin Mayor McDowell x The motion carried. DISCUSS TIF/BDD APPLICATION AND OR AGRREMENT FOR PIZZA HUT, RON ADDIS LOCATED AT 1590 E. CHESTNUT STREET. This will also be a combination of both TIF and BDD with most of the funds being pulled from TIF. This project is around $350,000 with a reimbursement not to exceed $7,500. Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Lovell/Nelson to approve the agreement to be drawn up for a project around $350,000 not to exceed a $7,500 reimbursement with funds coming from both TIF and BDD for Pizza Hut, Ron Addis located at 1590 E. Chestnut Street, Canton, Illinois. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett x Alderperson x Lingenfelter Alderperson Ketcham x Alderperson Hale x Alderperson Grimm x Alderperson Lovell x Alderperson Nelson x Alderperson x Chamberlin Mayor McDowell x The motion carried. DISCUSS TIF/BDD APPLICATION AND OR AGREEMENT FOR COUNTRY FINANCIAL LANCE MORING LOCATED AT 175-A S. MAIN STREET/COLEMAN BUILDING. This is an agreement that has already been voted on. It’s for a reimbursement in the amount of $1,750 for improvements to the office. Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Lovell/Chamberlain to approve the redevelopment agreement for the reimbursement of $1,750 for Country Financial, Lance Moring located at 175-A S. Main Street/Coleman Building, Canton, Illinois. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett x Alderperson x Lingenfelter Alderperson Ketcham x Alderperson Hale x Alderperson Grimm x Alderperson Lovell x Alderperson Nelson x Alderperson x Chamberlin Mayor McDowell x The motion carried. DISCUSS TIF/BDD APPLICATION AND OR AGREEMENT FOR COUNTRY LINE BAR & GRILL, MOREY DENNEY LOCATED AT 725 W. LOCUST STREET. Renovations are being made such as central air, parking lot, and general repairs. The application submitted was for $66,000 but it was redrawn for only $40,000 with a total investment of 25% reimbursement being $10,000. Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Lovell/Nelson to approve an agreement being drawn up not to exceed $10,000 for Country Line Bar & Grill, Morey Denney located at 725 W. Locust Street, Canton, Illinois. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett x Alderperson x Lingenfelter Alderperson Ketcham x Alderperson Hale x Alderperson Grimm x Alderperson Lovell x Alderperson Nelson x Alderperson x Chamberlin Mayor McDowell x The motion carried. PUBLIC WORKS ALDERPERSON ANGIE LINGENFELTER, CHAIR FINANCE ALDERPERSON ANDRA CHAMBERLIN, CHAIR APPROVAL OF THE AMOUNTS OF MONEY, EXCLUSIVE OF ANY PORTION OF THE LEVY ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE COST OF CONDUCTING AN ELECTION REQUIRED BY THE GENERAL ELECTION LAW, ESTIMATED TO BE NECESSARY TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION UPON THE TAXABLE PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF CANTON’S TAXING DISTRICT. Attorney Jump stated he would refer to Comptroller Beka Shultz for the numbers, and the first meeting of December the levy ordinance will be discussed. Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Chamberlin\\Nelson to approve the Estimate of the amounts of money, exclusive to any portion of the levy attributable to the cost of conducting an election required by the general law, estimated to be necessary to be raised by taxation upon the taxable property in the city of Canton’s taxing district. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett x Alderperson x Lingenfelter Alderperson Ketcham x Alderperson Hale x Alderperson Grimm x Alderperson Lovell x Alderperson Nelson x Alderperson x Chamberlin The motion carried. IT AND CYBERSECURITY ALDERPERSON GREG GOSSETT, CHAIR LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT ALDERPERSON RALPH GRIMM, CHAIR PROPERTY ALDERPERSON PATRICK KETCHAM, CHAIR RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PROJECT SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH FARNSWORTH GROUP FOR THE CANTON OPERA HOUSE SITE. A packet was provided with additional information about what had been previously talked discussed. Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Ketcham/Gossett to approve a resolution approving the project service agreement with Farnsworth Group for the Canton Opera House Site. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderperson Gossett x Alderperson x Lingenfelter Alderperson Ketcham x Alderperson Hale x Alderperson Grimm x Alderperson Lovell x Alderperson Nelson x Alderperson x Chamberlin The motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Motion and second were made by Alderpersons Nelson/Gossett to adjourn without the need for executive session. 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, City Clerk _________________________________________________________________ Kent McDowell, Mayor