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Home My WebLink About04-16-2013 Council Meeting Minutes A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held on April 16, 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, Deputy Police Chief Rick Nichols, Fire Chief Keith Frank, Comptroller Caty Campbell, Public Works Director Bill Terry, City Engineer Keith Frank MEDIA IN ATTENDANCE: Daily Ledger- lournal Star Video Services by Joe Ginger OTHERS IN THE AUDIENCE: Brenda Dilts, Jim Hocker, Jim Nelson, John Lovell, Jason Strandberg, Missy Towery, George Hall, Brenda Rothert, Scott Roos, Eric Arnold, Lee Puleo 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 PARTICIPATION BRENDA DILTS No comments CONSENT AGENDA Minutes of Council meeting held April 2, 2013 Minutes of Clerical Committee meeting held April 10, 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 FLOORING QUOTES- WASTEWATER TREATEMENT PLANT A new floor in the main level of the wastewater treatment plant is being considered. This new flooring would go to the bathrooms, the locker rooms and the lab. A small piece of carpet would be installed in a small office. The funds are available in the building account. The existing floor was put in 1986. The floor can't be cleaned and needs replaced. Three bids were received and the low bidder was from Crawford's Home Furnishing. The quotes met prevailing wage and certified payrolls will be submitted. Motion and second were made by Aldermen West/Nelson to approve the quote from Crawford's Home Furnishing in the amount of $4,290.22. 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 2 LEGAL & ORDINANCE ALDERMAN JEFF FRITZ, CHAIRMAN COMMUNITY & INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ALDERMAN JEREMY PASLEY, CHAIRMAN SPECIAL EVENTS REQUEST- FRAGILE X Scott Roos explained that the 10`h annual walk will take place on April 20, 2013. The run will take place on the City streets. The insurance is also on file with the City. Scott explained that he discussed the route with the police department. The route (5-K) starts at Wallace Park at 8:OOam. The walk will start at 10:OOam with a silent auction scheduled for 11:OOam. The cost is $25.00. Motion and second were made by Aldermen Pasley/Pickel to approve the event. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous. NEGOTIATIONS, GRIEVANCE & PERSONNEL ALDERMAN DAVE PICKEL, CHAIRMAN COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR MEADE: NEALTHCARE RENEWAL Jim Snider explained that the City originally budgeted a 23% increase for healthcare. The renewal from BCBS came back at 11.3%. The City contracted with Rick Semonis from SBSI Semonis to negotiate healthcare rates. Rick was able to negotiate a rate of 5.6%. The City does not have a broker, so the City is able to negotiate a lower rate with BCBS. The negotiated lower rate saves the City an additional $78,000.00. The City will meet with the insurance committee in the next week and the healthcare proposal will be brought back to the Council on May 7, 2013. With this savings in healthcare it will create a surplus of $145,000.00 going forward with the budget. The budget being presented tonight does not reflect this savings. 3 FULLER JEWELRY BUILDING STRUCTURE The City has been aware of a problem with the sidewall at Fuller Jewelry. John Kunski reported today that an individual has a working desk right against the wall that has structural damage. This creates a great deal of concern. A quote from Greg Mills was received to put a brace on the inside of the wall for $1,000.00 and would be paid from TIF funds. Public Safety is a concern with this wall and the people inside the building. The City will move forward and have the brace installed over the next few days on the inside of the wall. Alderman Schenck asked if this repair amount could be added to Fuller Jewelry existing loan amount. Further discussion took place regarding the fa~ade program and TIF assistance for the buildings. NEW BUSINESS RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ENGINEERING AGREEMENT WITH MAURER-STUTZ & ASSOCIATES. # 4020 Motion and second were made by Aldermen Ellis/West 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. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SALE OF PROPERTY IN THE CANTON INDUSTRIAL PARK TO LAVERDIERE CONSTRUCTION. #4021 The sale of the property at the Industrial Park to Laverdiere Construction is for 12.8 acres to create a satellite office in Canton. Laverdiere currently has an office in Macomb. The company will be adding 6-8 full time jobs and create a concrete plant. The sale price is $64,000.00 Motion and second were made by Aldermen Pickel/Hartford to approve the resolution and place it on file. 4 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. RESOLUTION APPROVING A TIF REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH ERIC MATHEWS. Motion and second were made by Aldermen West/Ellis 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. RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SPOON RIVER PARTNERSHIP FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (SRPED) AND THE CITY OF CANTON FOR FY 14. #4022 The contract is for $40,000.00 from the general fund, $40,000.00 from the TIF fund and $5,000.00 from the hotel/motel fund. Motion and second were made by Aldermen Hartford/Pickel to approve the resolution and place it on file. 5 ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Pickel X Alderman Hartford X Alderman Schenck X Alderman Pasley X Alderman West X Alderman Fritz X Alderman Eliis X Alderman Nelson X The motion carried. ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY This item will be discussed in executive session. If action is taken, the committee will return to open session. OLD BUSINESS AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR ALL CORPORATE PURPOSES OF THE CITY OF CANTON, FULTON COUNTY, ILLINOIS IN LIEU OF AN APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING MAY 1, 2013 AND ENDING APRIL 30, 2014 (2ND READING) Motion and second were made by Aldermen Ellis/West to approve the ordinance and place it on file. Discussion: Alderman Pickel explained that the City is projecting $60,000.00 coming from the video poker machine tax. It was suggested to use these funds for street and sidewalk improvements in the general fund. Motion and second were made by Aldermen Pickel/Fritz to amend the budget and use all funds from the video poker machine tax for street and sidewalk improvements. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous. 6 Motion and second were made by Aldermen Ellis/West to approve the budget as amended. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Pickei 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 Nelson/Ellis to adjourn into executive session land acquisition, land sale and a grievance. The executive session returned to open session to take action on land acquisition as follows: Mayor Meade explained that the City is currently in the process of demolition at the Ashwood's Pool Hall. The property next to Ashwood's at 46 West Chestnut is available for the City to purchase at a price of $50,000.00. Mayor Meade recommends proceeding with the purchase and to allow $6,000.00 for demolition and asbestos inspection on the building before it is torn down. Motion and second were made by Aldermen Nelson/Ellis to approve the purchase of the building at 46 West Chestnut from the TIF 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 The motion carried. 7 ADJOURNMENT Mot' an econd we ade by Aldermen Hartford/Pickel to adjourn. Th motion arried oice vote and was unanimous. na Pavley, ity Cler Kevin Meade, May 8