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Home My WebLink About08-17-2010 Council Meeting MinutesA regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held on August 17th, 2010 in the Council Chambers, The Donald E. Edwards Way-50 North 4th Avenue, Canton, Illinois 61520. Aldermen in attendance: Aldermen Craig West, Larry Sarff, Rick Reed, Jim Hartford, Dave Pickel, Jorge Rivero and Gerald Ellis Aldermen absent Alderman Eric Schenck Staff in attendance: City Treasurer Aaron Anderson, City Attorney Chrissie Peterson, Mayor Kevin Meade, City Administrator Jim Snider, City Clerk Diana Tucker, Police Chief Dan Taylor, Public Safety Director Mike Elam, Public Works Director Clif O'Brien, City Engineer Keith Plavec, ESDA Director Phil Fleming. Media in attendance: Daily Ledger- John Froehling, Democrat Stacey Creasy, and Peoria Journal Star Kevin Sampler Video Services by Joe Ginger Others in the audience: Tom Shubert, Charles Devlin, Adrian Pilgrim, Mary Kay, Megan Olt, James Olt, Pat Rogers, Steve Kline PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPENED THE MEETING FOLLOWED BY THE INVOCATION GIVEN BY JIM SNIDER, CITY ADMINISTRATOR ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman West x Alderman Sarff x Alderman Reed x Alderman Schenck x Alderman Hartford x Alderman Pickel x Alderman Rivero x Alderman Ellis x CONSENT AGENDA Minutes of Council meeting held August 3rd, 2010 Minutes of Clerical Committee meeting held August 10th, 2010 Motion and second was made by Aldermen Sarff/West to accept the minutes as presented and be placed on file. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Jeff Fritz-City Hall Phone System City Administrator 1im Snider stated that Jeff Fritz asked about the damage to the phone system, and if the City has made an effort to prevent this issue from happening in the future. This issue was resolved, and the City is looking at moving the phone system wires to a different location. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Finance, Alderman Eric Schenck- Chairman was absent Alderman Larrv Sarff acted on his behalf. - Bills Motion and second was made by Aldermen Sarff/Picket to accept the bills as presented. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman West x Alderman Sarff x Alderman Reed x Alderman Schenck x Alderman Hartford x Alderman Pickel x Alderman Rivero x Alderman Ellis x The motion carried. - Treasurer's Report Motion and second was made by Aldermen Sarff/Hartford to accept the Treasurer's Report as presented. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous. - Revolving Loan Report City Treasurer Aaron Anderson stated that we have one revolving loan that is severely delinquent, and the City Attorney is preparing a collection action against them. Aaron will provide a monthly report included in the monthly Treasurer's report on the revolving loans. - A-Z Collection Action Attorney Peterson request she be given permission to file the collection action in 30 days if the account is not brought current. Motion and second was made by Aldermen Sarff/Reed to accept the A-Z collection action as prepared by the City Attorney. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous. - Payment No. 10 and Final for 61 East Side Square Project City Engineer Keith Plavec reported the amount of this item at $54,210.10. - Motion and second was made by Aldermen Sarff/Reed to accept the payment No. 10 and final for 61 East Side Square Project - ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman West x Alderman Sarff x Alderman Reed x Alderman Schenck x Alderman Hartford x Alderman Pickel x Alderman Rivero x Alderman Ellis ~ TL . x i I IIV IIIV ~IV11 1.g111CU. - City Hall Generator Wall - Motion and second was made by Aldermen Sarff/Hartford to accept the payment proposal for the city hall generator wall. - ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman West x Alderman Sarff x Alderman Reed x Alderman Schenck x Alderman Hartford x Alderman Pickel x Alderman Rivero x Alderman Ellis T~_ x i 111,. IIIV HIV 11 I.QI I1CU. - R.A. Cullinan Bid MFT Maintenance Program The bid amount was $270,910.86 from R.A. Cullinan - Motion and second was made by Aldermen Sarff/West to accept the bid from R.A. Cullinan for the MFT maintenance program. - ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman West x Alderman Sarff x Alderman Reed x Alderman Schenck x Alderman Hartford x Alderman Pickel x Alderman Rivero x Alderman Ellis x ~~~ciiivu~ii~ai~icu. - Maple Street Extension from 2"d Avenue to 3`d Avenue - Motion and second was made by Aldermen Hartford/Ellis to accept the proposal for the Maple Street extension from 2"d Avenue to 3`d Avenue. - ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman West x Alderman Sarff x Alderman Reed x Alderman Schenck X Alderman Hartford x Alderman Pickel x Alderman Rivero x Alderman Ellis x ~ i~ic iiivu~n ~arneu. - 2"d and Olive Storm Manhole and Sanitary Sewer Repair Informational only-No action required - Bills for Asphalt Sales Company for Banner Dyke Road Keith Plavec explained that several invoices were received from the oil company for the Banner Dyke Road. The invoices totaled $71,498.21 and would be paid from the bond fund. - Motion and second was made by Aldermen Sarff/Reed to accept the bills for Asphalt Sales Company for Banner Dyke Road and be paid from the bond fund. - ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman West x Alderman Sarff x Alderman Reed x Alderman Schenck x Alderman Hartford x Alderman Pickel x Alderman Rivero x Alderman Ellis TL _ .__ _ x I Ilc IIIV IIVII 1..tl111CU - Greenwood Cemetery Budget A request was made from Greenwood Cemetery in the amount of $20,000.00 - Motion and second was made by Aldermen Sarff/West accept the request to transfer the funds from the Greenwood Cemetery fund. - ROLL CALL Ves No Absent Alderman West x Alderman Sarff x Alderman Reed x Alderman Schenck x Alderman Hartford x Alderman Pickel x Alderman Rivero x Alderman Ellis TI_ x InC IIIV IIVII l.tlIIICU - Proposal for Health Care Actuarial Study The approximate cost was $3600.00 and is a government mandated process. - Motion and second was made by Aldermen Sarff/ West accept the proposal for the health care actuarial study - ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman West x Alderman Sarff x Alderman Reed x Alderman Schenck x Alderman Hartford x Alderman Picket x Alderman Rivero x Alderman Ellis x - TIF District- Steve Kline City Administrator Jim Snider stated Steve Kline is here to give a report on the TIF district. Steve gave a basic overview of the TIF district operations and funding with a power point presentation. During the discussion he explained the general concept of the TIF district and the overall outcome of having TIF districts in place. Steve further explained the timeframe established and the upcoming meetings to be announced by the Mayor. Lesal and Ordinance. Dave Picket-Chairman - Request for Marilyn Anderson for use of City Parking Lot The event would be held on August 29th from 2:00 pm -11:00 pm for a bago tournament. - Motion and second was made by Aldermen Picket/Ellis to accept the request from Marilyn Anderson for use of the City parking lot. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous. - Jeff Stanley of Triad Signs Seeks Council Approval to Continue to Advertise Businesses (Via Portable Signs On His Fence) On His Property (Behind Hardees) That Are Not Located On His Premises. - Motion and second was made by Aldermen Picket/Hartford to accept the request from Jeff Stanley of Triad Signs to continue to advertise businesses via portable signs on his fence. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous. - Liquor License for Generations Bar and Grille The request is for a Class A license for the old Outskirts Bar and Grille. The liquor commission requested this be sent to Council for approval. - Motion and second was made by Aldermen Pickel/ Ellis to accept the request for the class A liquor license for Generations Bar and Grille - ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman West x Alderman Sarff x Alderman Reed x Alderman Schenck x Alderman Hartford x Alderman Pickel x Alderman Rivero x Alderman Ellis T6.., ..~...at..... ____._~ x Community &Industrial-Alderman Joree River Chairman Nothing for Council Action Neeotiations. Grievance & Personnel- Alderman Larry Sarff Chairman - Nothing for Council action COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR KEVIN R. MEADE- - Appointments Mayor Meade stated he will recess the meeting and discuss the appointments at next week's meeting - The public meeting for the proposed Canton IH TIF District Amendment will be held on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at 5:30 p.m. at the train depot, 50 North 4th Avenue Canton Illinois. - The public meeting for the proposed Canton Route 9 TIF District will be held on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. at the train depot, 50 North 4th Avenue, Canton Illinois. - Teska Kickoff Date The kickoff date is August 30th, 2010 and the public is invited at 1:00 pm and at S:OOpm for the streetscape plan. - Former CCC Property Update Mayor Meade gave an update about the cutting of the trees at the former golf course. The park district did vote to have items placed on the ballet in November regarding the property. - Bright Spot Award This month's Bright Spot Award goes to John and Barb Grant, who reside at 5 Laurel Drive. The Grants have taken a very visible spot at the corner of Laurel and North Main Street and planted a lovely perennial garden. Using an iron fence as a backdrop, this young garden sports a mix of ornamental grass, sedum, coneflower, buddleia and other perennials that span the growing season and will continue to develop into aday-brightener for everyone who drives this busy street. 49 South Main Update Keith Plavec stated that Sam Puleo is struggling in finding an architect, but did find one out of Morton. Keith will provide more information in two weeks. Recycling Update Some residence is beginning to receive their totes for the recycling and the program will start on September 1, 2010. This will be on the agenda for the next council meeting to discuss closing the recycling center currently in Canton. OLD BUSINESS: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF MUNICIPALLY OWNED REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF MAIN AND LOCUST STREETS WITHIN THE CITY OF CANTON, IL (2ND Reading) ORDINANCE # 2013 - Motion and second was made by Aldermen West/Reed to place the ordinances upon its passage. - ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman West x Alderman Sarff x Alderman Reed x Alderman Schenck x Alderman Hartford x Alderman Pickel x Alderman Rivero x Alderman Ellis Th.......~~..... ,.___._~ x NEW BUSINESS: A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE CERTIFICATION STATEMENT FOR THE CITY OF CANTON'S APPLICATION FOR STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPRTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCE'S BOAT ACCESS AREA DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRM/CERTIFICATION STATEMENT RESOLUTION # 3934 - Motion and second was made by Aldermen Reed/Ellis that the resolution be place upon its passage. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous. A RESOLUTION FOR TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF A STATE MAINTAINED ROADWAY FOR A PUBLIC EVENT (FRIENDSHIP FESTIVAL PARADE) RESOLUTION # 3935 - Motion and second was made by Aldermen Ellis/Hartford to place the resolution upon its passage. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous. AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY ON CHESTNUT STREET FROM AN R-4 ZONING CLASSIFICATION TO A B-2 ZONING CLASSIFICATION, CONTINGENT UPON THE PROPERTY BEING PURCHASED BY TED J. RUMLER (1St Reading) ORDINANCE # 2014 A request was made by Ted Rumler to waive the rules to have two readings. Motion and second was made by Aldermen Hartford/Ellis to suspend the rules for the purpose. - ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman West x Alderman Sarff x Alderman Reed x Alderman Schenck x Alderman Hartford x Alderman Pickel x Alderman Rivero x Alderman Ellis TL _ x ~ ~ ~~. IIIV LIVI I L.ql I ICU Motion and second was made by Aldermen Hartford/Pickel to pass the resolution and place it upon its passage. - ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman West x Alderman Sarff x Alderman Reed x Alderman Schenck x Alderman Hartford x Alderman Pickel x Alderman Rivero x Alderman Ellis TL.., ..~...a:.... ____._r x AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING "INTERESTED PARTIES REGISTRY" AND ADOPTING REGISTRATION RULES FOR SUCH REGISTRIES FOR THE CANTON ROUTE 9 TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT (1St Reading) ORDINANCE # 2015 A request was made to waive the rules to have two readings on the above ordinance. Motion and second was made by Alderman Ellis/Hartford to suspend the rules for two readings on the TIF ordinance. - ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman West x Alderman Sarff x Alderman Reed x Alderman Schenck x Alderman Hartford x Alderman Pickel x Alderman Rivero x Alderman Ellis x The motion carried Motion and second was made by Ellis/Hartford to place the ordinance upon its passage. - ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman West x Alderman Sarff x Alderman Reed x Alderman Schenck x Alderman Hartford x Alderman Pickel x Alderman Rivero x Alderman Ellis TL. x ~ ne rnvtivn carnea Adjourned Motion and second was made by Alderman Reed/Ellis to adjourn to executive session. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous. EXECUTIVE SESSION - TO DISCUSS POLICE AND PUBLIC WORKS NEGOTIATIONS AND PERSONNEL Motion and second was made by Aldermen Hartford/West to recess the meeting until next week to discuss possible appointments. The Council Meeting recessed at 8:45 p.m. o Kevin R. 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