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Home My WebLink About03-06-2012 Council Meeting Minutes A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held on March 6, 2012 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers, The Donald E. Edwards Way-50 North 4th Avenue, Canton, Illinois 61520. Aldermen in attendance: Aldermen Eric Schenck, Jeremy Pasley, Jeff Fritz, Craig West, Dave Pickel, Gerald Ellis, Jim Hartford Aldermen absent: Aldermen Justin Nelson Staff in attendance: City Treasurer Nicole Marter, City Attorney Chrissie Peterson, Mayor Kevin Meade, City Administrator Jim Snider, City Clerk Diana Pavley, Comptroller Caty Campbell, Police Chief Dan Taylor, Fire Chief Keith Frank, City Engineer Keith Plavec, Mark Rothert Media in attendance: Daily Ledger- John Froehling, Fulton County Democrat Stacey Creasey Video Services by Joe Ginger Others in the audience: Phil Fleming, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPENED THE MEETING FOLLOWED BY THE INVOCATION GIVEN BY CITY ADMINISTRATOR JIM SNIDER PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Bipen Patel- Waive Fees-Not present for comments Greg Arnett- CSO Greg Arnett explained that he lives in Village Square Subdivision and he wanted to thank the City Council. The C50 that discharged in the area is now resolved due to the work of the City. The discharge was going into Canton Lake and he is very happy that this problem is now resolved and he again expressed thanks to the Council. Jim Elson- Home Occupation Permit Jim Elson is a member of the Canton planning and zoning commission however is speaking as a citizen of Canton. Two weeks ago Jim explained that he watched the meeting and was concerned about the request to sell fire arms and obtain a home occupation permit. Jim said the idea of the home occupation essentially restricts the sell of products produced on the premises. The guidelines are established and should be followed. A hearing in November for a petition took place and at that time no action was taken. In December the planning and zoning commission meeting was held and one member of the commissioners asked to be removed from the table and the petition was voted down. February a hearing took place and one matter was brought up: The fact that a restrictive covenant exists in the subdivision that would prohibit the permit.. Jim Elson explained that it is the responsibility of the City to enforce their ordinances. Jim Elson explained that the City issued a permit to Brad Soland for a home occupation permit (and should not have in his opinion) and further explained that two wrongs do not make a right. The ruling came from the planning and zoning commission to deny the permit and it is the cities responsibility to enforce ordinances on file. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Schenck x Alderman Pasley x Alderman Fritz x Alderman West x Alderman Nelson X Alderman Ellis x Alderman Pickel x Alderman Hartford x The Motion Carried. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes of Council meetin~ held Februarv 21. 2012 Minutes of Mechanical Committee meetin~ held Februarv 28, 2012 Motion and second was made by Aldermen Hartford/Pickel to accept the minutes as presented and be placed on file. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous. COMMITTEE REPORTS: PUBLIC SAFETY & TRAFFIC - ALDERMAN JIM HARTFORD, CHAIRMAN Nothing for Council Action. STREETS AND GARBAGE- ALDERMAN JUSTIN NELSON, CHAIRMAN Nothing for Council Action. LAKE BUILDINGS & GROUNDS - ALDERMAN ERIC SCHENCK, CHAIRMAN ROOFING BIDS FOR 520 WEST LOCUST Three bids were received for replacing the roof at 520 West Locust and the recommendation was to approve the low bid from D& D Home Improvements in the amount of $9160.00 Motion and second were made by Aldermen Schenck/West to accept the roofing bid from D& D Home Improvements. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Schenck x Alderman Pasley x Alderman Fritz x Alderman West x Alderman Nelson X Alderman Ellis x Alderman Pickel x Alderman Hartford x The motion carried. ROOFING BIDS FOR VAN BUREN COURT Two bids were received to replacement the roof at Van Buren Court. The committee recommended approving the low bid from Dean Construction in the amount of $13,902.00. This item along with the above bid will be paid from the surplus 2010-2011 budget. Motion and second were made by Aldermen Schenck/Hartford to accept the roofing bids for Van Buren Court. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Schenck x Alderman Pasley x Alderman Fritz x Alderman West x Alderman Nelson Alderman Ellis x Alderman Pickel x Alderman Hartford x The Motion Carried. WAIVING BOAT FEES FOR YOUTH ACRES/OUTWARD INGERSOLL Recommendation from the committee was to waive the fees for 13 canoes for the Outward Ingersoll Event. A certificate of insurance will be provided. Motion and second were made by Aldermen Schenck/Pickel to waive the boat fees for Youth Acres/Outward Ingersoll. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous. Alderman Hartford made a request to be removed from the voting due to his involvement in Youth Acres. Motion and second were made by Aldermen Pickel/Ellis to excuse Alderman Hartford. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous. APPROVAL OF BUNGALOW CONSTRUCTION BY YOUTH ACRES. A donation by a citizen of Canton was received to construct six bungalows at Youth Acres. Motion and second were made by Aldermen Schenck/Ellis to approve the construction of the six bungalows at Youth Acres. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous. Attorney Peterson explained that they are required to come to the City to obtain a building permit, but typically leaseholders are not required to come back to Council for approval. REPAIRS TO OLD BOAT RAMP Recommendation of the committee was to direct the City Engineer to obtain bids to repair the ramp. Motion and second were made by Aldermen Schenck/Hartford to receive bids. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous. REPAIRS TO LAKESHORE DRIVE Motion and second were made by Aldermen Schenck/Pickel to allow the City Engineer to obtain bids for the repairs to Lakeshore Drive. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous. PUBLIC WORKS, WATER & SEWER -ALDERMAN GERALD ELLIS, CHAIRMAN JAMMIN 4 JUDE EVENT A request was made to hold the 2"d annual event in Jones Park area and hold a 5-K run and a 3- K walk. A special use permit is currently being discussed. Motion and second were made by Aldermen Ellis/Pasley to approve the Jammin 4 Jude Event. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous. APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT NO 4 FROM LEANDER CONSTRUCITON INC FOR WATER MAIN CONNECTION FOR WELL PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF 56325.66 Motion and second were made by Aldermen Ellis/Pickel to approve the application for payment to Leander Construction in the amount of $6325.66 for final payment from the bond funds. ROU CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Schenck x Alderman Pasley x Alderman Fritz x Alderman West x Alderman Nelson x Alderman Ellis x Alderman Pickel x Alderman Hartford x The motion carried. APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT NO 6 FROM LEANDER CONSTRUCTION INC FOR WWTP UV DISINFECTION PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $65,100.19 Alderman Ellis asked to be excused from the voting due to his involvement in the project Motion and second were made by Aldermen Hartford/Pickel to excuse Aldermen Ellis from voting due to his involvement in the project. Motion and second were made by Aldermen Hartford/Pickel to approve the payment to Leander Construction in the amount of $65,100.19. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Schenck x Alderman Pasley x Alderman Fritz x Alderman West x Alderman Nelson x Alderman Ellis x Alderman Pickel x Alderman Hartford x The motion carried. IDOT RESURFACING ROUTE 78 The resurfacing project would be from Locust Street to the South City Limits and would consist of milling and overlay along with updates to the traffic signal at Chestnut Street. The Cities portion would be 10% of the traffic signal upgrade which is estimated at $6,395.00. The agreement states that the cities portion could not exceed 125%. The out of pocket for the City could be $7,992.50. This would be paid from the MFT funds. Motion and second were made by Aldermen Ellis/Pickel to approve the IDOT resurfacing of Route 78. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Schenck x Alderman Pasley x Alderman Fritz x Alderman West x Alderman Nelson x Alderman Ellis x Alderman Pickel x Alderman Hartford x The motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR KEVIN R. MEADE APPOINTMENT: POLICE/FIRE COMMISSIONER Mayor Meade appointed Samantha Norton to the police and fire commission to fill a one year vacancy. Motion and second were made by Aldermen West/Ellis to approve the appointment. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous. RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT Mayor Meade explained that Ipava State Bank announced that a developer out of Peoria will build three spec homes at the old golf course. The homes will be built to the West of Cypress. If the homes are sold, more homes would be built in this area. EDITORIAL Mayor Meade stated that an article was in the newspaper however the media restrained from using the individuals name even though it was public record. It was a showing of compassion by the media not to include the name and it was appreciated. Mayor Meade expressed thanks to John Froehling for the privacy used in the news article. OLD BUSINESS AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT TO ERIC L PARSANO AT 651/: NORTH SYCAMORE TERRACE, CANTON ILLINOIS. ~2ND READING) Motion and second were made by Aldermen Ellis/Schenck to approve the ordinance and place it on record. Alderman Hartford explained that the planning and zoning voted against the permit and does not feel the Council should pass the ordinance. # 2074 ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Schenck x Alderman Pasley x Alderman Fritz x Alderman West x Alderman Nelson x Alderman Ellis x Alderman Pickel x Alderman Hartford x The motion carried AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 6(POLICE REGULATIONS) OF THE CANTON MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD CHAPTER 22 (BANNING SYNTHETIC ALTERNATIVE DRUGS IN THE CITY OF CANTON, COUNTY OF FULTON AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. (2ND READING) # 2075 Motion and second were made by Aldermen Ellis/Hartford to approve the ordinance and place it on record. Chief Taylor presented a video demonstrating the serious reaction of an individual after consuming the synthetic drugs. Chief Taylor thanked Attorney Peterson, the school district, and the Fulton County Coalition for substance abuse for her involvement in the ordinance. The police department met with representatives from the attorney general office and visited a few of the businesses in town. The businesses were put on notice about the synthetic drugs and were informed that the drugs are illegal. The businesses turned over the entire stock of drugs and were very cooperative. Motion and second were made by Alderman Pasley to approve the ordinance and place it on record. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Schenck x Alderman Pasley x Alderman Fritz x Alderman West x Alderman Nelson x Alderman Ellis x Alderman Pickel x Alderman Hartford x The motion carried NEW BUSINESS: ADJOURNMENT Motion and second was made by Aidermen Hartford/Pickel to adjourn with no need for executive session. Motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous. Mayor in eade Git erk iana Pav ey