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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-19-2013 Council Meeting Minutes A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held on March 19, 2013 (6:30PM) in the Council Chambers, The Donald E. Edwards Way-50 North 4th Avenue, Canton, Illinois 61520. 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: Kevin Williams, Bill Dodds, Kenny Fuller 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 1 PUBLIC PARTIC/PATION Kevin Williams wanted to talk about the watershed at Canton Lake. Kevin explained that he lives in Copperas Creek for over 20 years. Kevin further explained that he has been chairman of the watershed at various times. In the past the committee has worked with the DNR to make it a strategic watershed. The group made sure they had the right items in place as they competed for federal and state dollars for conservation work. The best way to compete is to have the right applications and the right words to describe what the watershed was. Today the group is not able to call it "strategic" because they are not significantly different compared to all of the other watersheds. It is a very important watershed, but it can't be called strategic to separate it from all of the other watersheds. It is an important watershed and needs to have attention placed upon it. The coal mine must have due diligence placed in the project. Kevin further explained that he has great confidence in Greg Arnett and the group involved. There are regulations to make sure that when the coal mine comes it is governed and put into place properly. Bill Dodds is the CEO of Spoon River Electric Cooperative. Bill explained that he is at the meeting to give an update on the Prairie State Energy Campus. The project is a 1600 mega watt plant located in Washington County. The plant is one of the newest and cleanest plants in the nation. It was a five billion dollar project that was just completed at the beginning of this year. The 10 year process was a six year permitting process and a four year construction project. During the four years the project was recognized as the largest construction project in the world. Bill further explained that 8% of the plant is owned by Spoon River Electric and nine other coops in the state of Illinois. This is important to the City Council because it serves 60% of the prison load as well as 60% of rural Fulton County load. It's a project that they are very proud of and furthermore a project that should be an example of where people set aside their personal agendas and come together to work for the best interest of everyone involved. A video of the project was presented to the Council for viewing. Cindy Skukrud with the lllinois Chapter of the Sierra Club. Cindy explained that she is at the meeting to talk about protecting Canton Lake and the water quality of the lake. Cindy has worked for a clean water advocate for the Illinois Chapter of the Sierra Club for the past several years. During this time she has worked with many citizens groups to protect the water quality in rivers, streams and lakes. For a number of years Cindy has had the privilege to work with CACEI in their efforts to protect Canton Lake from the strip mine. The strip mine is proposed to be placed in the west branch copperas creek watershed that feeds Canton Lake. The Illinois EPA is investing their resources to make sure that the lake meets state water quality standards. The Illinois EPA has hired the Illinois State Water Survey to study the lake and develop a cleanup plan. The next phase of the work the state water survey will use computer modeling to determine the pollutant input reductions that are needed to fix the water quality of the lake. Specifically they will determine the reductions necessary to meet water quality standards. The group will look at soil erosion that runs into the lake. The group will work with the community to develop a plan which is scheduled to be completed by luly 2015. The cleanup plan is only looking at current sources of pollution to the lake. It does not include the North Canton Mine which would be a significant new source. At this date the Illinois EPA has not issued a clean water permit for discharges from the proposed mine. The IEPA has not certified that the mines plan to impact tributaries to both the west branch and the middle branch watersheds of Copperas Creek. IPEA needs to make that certification before the Army Corp of Engineers would issue a permit that allow the mine to proceed. 2 SCOUT TROOP 104 The Boy Scout Troop 104 is working on their citizenship merit badge. The troop came to this evenings meeting to gain some information on city council and committee proceedings. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes of Council meeting held March 5, 2013, 2013 Minutes of Clerical Committee meeting held March 12, 2013 Motion and second were made by Aldermen Hartford/Pickel 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. COMMITTEE REPORTS: FINANCE- ALDERMAN CRAIG WEST, CHAIRMAN APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT NO 7 FROM ALL SERVICE CONTRACTING WTP FILTERS 1& 3 IN THE AMOUNT OF 573.467.00 Motion and second were made by Aldermen West/ Nelson to approve the application for payment No 7 in the amount of $73,467.00 from the bond funds. 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 3 LEGAL & ORDINANCE ALDERMAN JEFF FRITZ, CHAIRMAN COMMUNITY & INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ALDERMAN JEREMY PASLEY, CHAIRMAN CRUISE IN SPECIAL EVENT The annual Cruise In is scheduled for June 14, 2013 in Canton from 4:00-8:OOpm. Last year the event brought in more than 300 cars and hundreds of people making it a very successful event. The request this year includes street closures as previously presented with the addition of part of the parking lot behind the City building and from 15t Avenue down 2"d Avenue on Elm Street. The event will bring between 3-5,000 people to the downtown area. Motion and second were made by Aldermen Nelson/Pasley to approve the Cruise In. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous. FARMERS MARKET SPECIAL EVENT Last year the City held a farmers market in Jones Park that turned out to be very successful. The request is to hold the event again this year with access to the parking lot across from CEFCU. This would allow vendors to bring in produce in trucks. The events would be held Saturday's in June, July, August and September. The event will run from 8:00-11:OOam. The Spoon River Partnership has included this event on their insurance policy and has named the City of Canton as additional insured. Motion and second were made by Aldermen Pasley/Pickel to approve the Farmers Market. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous. SOCK HOP SPECIAL EVENT The request is to hold a Sock Hop Special Event and a small cruise in on September 10, 2013. The request also includes closure of South Main from Pine to Elm Street. A certificate of insurance will be required prior to approval. Motion and second were made by Aldermen Pasley/Hartford to approve the Sock Hop event. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous. 4 NEGOTIATIONS, GRIEVANCE & PERSONNEL ALDERMAN DAVE PICKEL, CHAIRMAN POLICE CONTRACT This will be discussed under new business. COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR MEADE: INGERSOLL BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM RECOGNITION Mayor Meade recognized the Ingersoll Boys Basketball Team. Mike Emery is the coach for the boy's basketball team. The basketball team took 4th place in the state tournament. SERVICES FOR ERNIE RUSSELL Ernie Russell was the Interim Fire Chief for Canton previously. Ernie recently passed away. The visitation will be held Thursday from 4:00-8:OOpm. The funeral will be held Friday at 10:30am at Sacred Heart Church in Peoria. PROCLAMATION ON COMPLETE STREETS. A proclamation for streets and sidewalks that are accessible to people was recently issued. The group involved with the project thought that Canton had the best streets and sidewalks in a four county area. The group will be donating two bike racks to place in the downtown area. RETIREMENT OF FIRE DEPARTMENT SECRETARY- KAYMA DUNCAN Kayma Duncan has been a secretary in the fire department and has been employed by the City for 35 year. Kayma is the longest serving employee in the City of Canton and recently submitted a letter of retirement. Kayma will be retiring this Friday from the City. THANK YOU CARD FROM CHRIS AND KATHY HARMON A thank you card was sent to the City by Chris and Kathy Harmon for the recent meeting held with the landlords. The meeting with the landlords was held to discuss issues concerning water rates and the impact in landlords/tenants. 5 TRUANCY PROJECT Mayor Meade presented a check in the amount of $725.00 for their truancy projects. The City of Canton passed a truancy ordinance a few years ago. The City of Canton has the best attendance record in the Mid-Illini Conference. The City encourages partnerships between the City and the School District. OLD BUSINESS AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR AND APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO CANTON 2 ROUTE 9 CHESTNUT STREET TIF DISTRICT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA, PLAN AND PROJECTS (2ND READING) #3009 Motion and second were made by Aldermen Hartford/Pickel to approve the ordinance 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. NEW BUSINESS AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF CANTON ILLINOIS PIN 09-08-28-408- 013/AMEREN ILLINOIS (15T READING) AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF CANTON, ILLINOIS PIN 09-08-28- 408/AMEREN ILLINOIS (15T READING) AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING CERTAIN TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF CANTON, FULTON COUNTY, ILLINOIS (2108 NORTH MAIN STREET/LINDA WILLIAMS (15T READING) 6 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CANTON AND THE POLICE BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CANTON, ILLINOIS. # 4019 Motion and second were made by Aldermen Pickel/Hartford to approve resolution and place it on file. Kent McDowell explained that he feels there was a misunderstanding. The police department was the only unit in the City that does not get their birthday off. The sick leave is an issue that the union thought was taken care of. Kent McDowell explained that there is some confusion in the union and they all thought these two issues were done and over with. Kent explained that the Council can correct this and would not be any additional cost to the City. Attorney Peterson explained that this was a matter that was arbitrated. You can approve or not approve this contract, however the arbitrator ordered this--- and this is what the Council would be approving. The issues on birthdays and buybacks was not on the list of agreed to items that was submitted to the arbitrator. They actually go through arbitration list of agreed upon items. The arbitration transcript it lists the agreed upon items. The birthday and the buyback were not brought up nor was it objected to by the attorneys for PBPA. The union did not bring up the issues at arbitration nor did they submit them in the post arbitration briefs. Attorney Peterson further explained that there is one place in the transcript where it references the language of (we are willing to add an additional holiday 10- Martin Luther King Day to the contract.) If the birthday was already agreed to Martin Luther King Day would have been the 11`h holiday being added. The contract as drafted does not include the sick day buy back or the birthday. Attorney Peterson suggests approving the contract and as an addendum lay out what the telecommunicators schedule is. This will prevent a"hang up" in getting the retro pay to the employees. 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. 7 ADJOURNMENT Motion and second were made by Aldermen Hartford/Pickel to adjourn without the need for executive session Diana Pavley, City Clerk Kevin Meade, Mayor 8