HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-19-2013 council meeting minutes
A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held on February 19, 2013 (6:30PM) in the Council
Chambers, The Donald E. Edwards Way-50 North 4`h Avenue, Canton, Illinois 61520.
ALDERMEN IN ATTENDANCE:
Aldermen Pickel, Hartford, Schenck, Pasley, Ellis
ALDERMEN ABSENT:
Aldermen West, Fritz, Nelson
STAFF IN ATTENDANCE:
City Attorney Chrissie Peterson, City Administrator Jim Snider, City Clerk Diana Pavley, Mayor Kevin
Meade, City Treasurer Nicole Marter, Police Chief Dan Taylor, Fire Chief Keith Frank, Comptroller Caty
Campbell
MEDIA IN ATTENDANCE:
Daily Ledger-
Video Services by Joe Ginger
OTHERS IN THE AUDIENCE:
Gerald Postin
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPENED THE MEETING FOLLOWED BY THE INVOCATION GIVEN BY 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
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PUBL/C PART/CIPATION
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes of Council meeting held February 5, 2013
Minutes of Clerical Committee meeting held February 12, 2013
Motion and second were made by Aldermen Ellis/Hartford to accept the minutes, bills and treasurer's
report as presented and place them on record.
The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous.
COMM/TTEE REPORTS:
FINANCE- ALDERMAN CRAIG WEST, CHAIRMAN
FULLER JEWELRY LOAN DELINQUENCY
Fuller lewelry contacted the City regarding the delinquency on their loan. Payment was received that
brought their loan current. Fuller Jewelry made payment arrangements to setup auto payment to have
the payment deducted from their checking account monthly by the first of each month.
CALL ONE CONTRACT RENEWAL
After negotiating prices with Call One, who also works with C.U.S.D #66 and the Canton Park District we
have a proposal for a 3-year contract that will bring an estimated savings of $13,891.71 over the term of
the contract. It is the recommendation of the City Treasurer to cancel our services with Powernet
Global and to sign on to the 3 year contract with Call One.
Motion and second were made by Aldermen Ellis/Hartford to approve the three year contract with Call
One.
ROLL CALL Yes No Absent
Alderman Pickel X
Alderman Hartford X
Alderman Schenck X
Alderman Pasley X
Alderman West X
Alderman Fritz X
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Alderman Ellis X
Alderman Nelson X
The motion carried.
2011 MFT/ASH STREET SIDEWALK IDOT FORMS
Motion and second were made by Aldermen Hartford/Pickel to approve the action items for the 2011
MFT/Ash Street sidewalk forms.
ROLL CALL Yes No Absent
Alderman Pickel X
Aiderman Hartford X
Aiderman Schenck X
Alderman Pasley X
Alderman West X
Alderman Fritz X
Alderman Ellis X
Alderman Nelson X
The motion carried.
LEGAL & ORDINANCE
ALDERMAN JEFF FRITZ, CHAIRMAN
COMMUNITY & INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
AIDERMAN JEREMY PASLEY, CHAIRMAN
NEGOTIATIONS, GRIEVANCE & PERSONNEL
ALDERMAN DAVE PICKEL, CHAIRMAN
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COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR MEADE:
WATER BILLING
A meeting will take place on Feb 26 and March 5th from 5:00-6:30pm at the depot to discuss water
billing for rental properties. All landlords are invited to attend the meetings. The City is asking for input
from the landlords regarding the billing for the water bills. If more meetings are required, later dates
will be set.
POLICE UNION ARBITRATOR RULING
The ruling from the arbitrator was to award the retroactive pay to 2010-2011 at 4.0% for the first year
then 2.5% each year for the next three years.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A DONATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN WELLS FARGO BANK AND THE CITY
OF CANTON IN REGARDS TO 723 SOUTH MAIN STREET, CANTON ILLINOIS.
Motion and second were made by Aldermen Schenck/Pasley 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.
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A RESOLUTION FOR IMPROVEMENT BY MUNICIPALITY UNDER THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE
Motion and second were made by Aldermen Hartford/Pickel 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 were made by Aldermen Pickel/Ellis to adjourn into executive session for the
purpose of personnel, land sale, negotiations and pending litigation.
With n rt r discu 'on for open session the meeting adjourned.
Dian Pavley, City Cler
Kevin Meade, M or
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