HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-02-2013 Council Meeting Minutes
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A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held on January 2, 2013 at 6:30 pm in the
Council Chambers, The Donald E. Edwards Way-50 North 4th Avenue, Canton, Illinois 61520.
Aldermen in attendance:
Dave Pickel, Jim Hartford, Craig West, Justin Nelson, Jeff Fritz, Eric Schenck
Aldermen absent:
Gerald Ellis, Jeremy Pasley
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, Fire Chief Keith
Frank, Police Chief Dan Taylor, Public Works Director Bill Terry
Media in attendance:
Daily Ledger- John Froehling
Video Services by Joe Ginger
Others in the audience:
Eric Arnold
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPENED THE MEETING FOLLOWED BY THE INVOCATION GIVEN BY CITY
ADMINISTRATOR JIM SNIDER
ROLL CALL Yes No Absent
Alderman Pickel X
Alderman Hartford X
Alderman Schenck X
Alderman Pasley X
Alderman West X
Alderman Fritz X
Alderman Ellis X
Alderman Nelson X
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes of Council meetin~ held December 18. 2012
Minutes of Mechanical Committee meetin~ held December 18. 2012
Motion and second was made by Aldermen Schenck/Hartford 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 lIM HARTFORD, CHAIRMAN
STREETS AND GARBAGE- ALDERMAN JUSTIN NELSON CHAIRMAN
SNOW REMOVAL
Bill Terry explained that the state routes, school routes and hospital routes are cleaned first
after a snowfall. Garbage routes are done last. Chief Taylor stated that anytime the City
receives 3 inches or more of snowfall the residents need to move cars off of the streets.
LAKE, BUILDINGS & GROUNDS - ALDERMAN ERIC SCHENCK, CHAIRMAN (Absent)
PUBLIC WORKS, WATER & SEWER - ALDERMAN GERALD ELLIS, CHA/RMAN
INVOICE # 4862 FROM KEMPER CONSTRUCTION FOR WWTP AERATION TANK AIR SUPPORT
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3960.00
Motion and second were made by Aldermen Schenck/Pickel to approve the invoice from
Kemper Construction for WWTP Aeration Tank Support Improvements in the amount of
$3960.00
ROLL CALL Yes No Absent
Alderman Pickel X
Alderman Hartford X
Alderman Schenck X
Alderman Pasley X
Alderman West X
Alderman Fritz X
Alderman Ellis X
Alderman Nelson X
The Motion Carried.
QUOTES FOR AN ASBESTOS INSPECTION FOR 42 WEST CHESTNUT STREET (ASHWOOD'S POOL
HALL
The City has been working on a demolition plan for the building. The City would like to have an
asbestos inspection done prior to the demolition. Bids were received for the inspection. Triple
A's bid was for $800.00. It is the recommendation of Engineer Keith Plavec to authorize Triple A
to do the inspection. This will be a TIF eligible expense.
Motion and second were made by Aldermen Nelson/West to approve the bid in the amount of
$800.00.
ROLL CALL Yes No Absent
Alderman Pickel X
Alderman Hartford X
Alderman Schenck X
Alderman Pasley X
Alderman West X
Alderman Fritz X
Alderman Ellis X
Alderman Nelson X
The Motion Carried.
RADIAL COLLECTOR WELL PUMP # 2 REPAIR
Approval is being requested for expenditures up to $22,000.00 for repair and installation.
Motion and second were made by Aldermen Nelson/Hartford to approve expenditure up to
$22,000.00
ROLL CALL Yes No Absent
Alderman Pickel X
Alderman Hartford X
Alderman Schenck X
Alderman Pasley X
Alderman West X
Alderman Fritz X
Alderman Ellis X
Alderman Nelson X
The Motion Carried.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR KEVIN R. MEADE
WATER LINE LETTER
Mayor Meade explained that a letter is being sent out to residents that are not from the City.
The letter is from American Water. Homeowners are responsible for a waterline from the
street into their home and inside their home. If a leak should take place it is the homeowner's
responsibility. The letter sent from the company is basically asking homeowners to buy
insurance to protect against this. The City is not associated with the company or the letter
sent.
CHRISTMAS TREE PICKUP
Christmas trees should be placed on the terrace without the ornaments to be picked up by the
garbage department. The trees will be taken to the yard waste facility. Trees could be picked
up by anyone interested at the yard waste facility.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS:
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF ACQUISION OR RAIL BANKING OF BNSF RAII LINE IN FULTON
COUNTY # 4014
Mayor Meade explained that Burlington Northern is looking at abandoning the rail line
between Dunfermline and Farmington. This is the North/South line that has not had a train on
it for 20-30 years. The City is considering rail banking. The tracks and railroad ties would be
removed. This would leave a smooth bed. The City has been talking with the park district and
the county about using this as a trail. The resolution simply supports the rail banking; however
it does not commit the City to any funds or to build a trail. Once Burlington advertises the City
has 30 days to express an interest.
This project is currently being discussed between the City, Park district and the County to jointly
share an interest in working together.
Motion and second were made by Aldermen Schenck/Hartford to approve the resolution and
place it on file.
ROLL CALL Yes No Absent
Alderman Pickel X
Alderman Hartford X
Alderman Schenck X
Alderman Pasley X
Alderman West X
Alderman Fritz X
Alderman Ellis X
Alderman Nelson X
The Motion Carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion and second was made by Aidermen Hartford/Pickel to adjourn without the need for
executive session.
The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous.
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City Clerk Diana Pa ey