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Home My WebLink About09-17-2013 Council Meeting Minutes City of Canton Council Meeting The Donald Edwards Way(Historic Depot) Canton II 61520 09-17-2013 6:30pm A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held on September 17, 2013 (6:30PM) in the Council Chambers, The Donald E. Edwards Way-50 North 4th Avenue, Canton, Illinois 61520. STAFF IN ATTENDANCE Attorney Nancy Rabel, Mayor Jeffrey Fritz, City Treasurer Luker, Comptroller Caty Campbell, Police Chief Kent McDowell, Fire Chief Tom Shubert, Community Service Director Jason Strandberg MEDIA IN ATTENDANCE: Daily Ledger- Fulton Democrat Video Services by Joe Ginger OTHERS IN THE AUDIENCE: Kelly Downs, Leonard Barnard, Mallory McClure, Dan Carmack, Dale Brooks, Pete Hosch, Mike Waller, Missy Towery, Kevin Williams, Hy-Vee Corporate Office Representatives PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPENED THE MEETING. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent ALDERMAN PASLEY X ALDERMAN LOVELL X ALDERMAN ELLIS X ALDERMAN JUSTIN X NELSON ALDERMAN PICKEL X ALDERMAN JIM X NELSON ALDERMAN X PUTRICH ALDERMAN WEST X PUBLIC PARTICIPATION KELLY DOWNS-CHUBBS Kelly explained that she represents Chubb's Packaged Liquor store in Canton. Recently a request to expand the number of packaged liquor license allowed within the City was made. Kelly said that the City has had only three packaged liquor license available within the City and it seems to be working well. Chubb's has been in business in Canton since 1956. A concern Kelly has with the expansion of the packaged liquor license is trying to determine who would be able to get a license and who would not be able to get a license. Kelly further explained that Canton promotes small business and the expansion would eliminate the three small businesses that have been in Canton for many years. LEONARD BARNARD-SPOON RIVER PARTNERSHIP FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Leonard explained that the Spoon River Partnership voted to eliminate the number of packaged liquor license allowed within the City. The increases in the license would increase the economic development benefits for the community. Local job growth, local construction and investments, increase in property tax revenue and a promotion of a free flow of commerce would take place. Hy-Vee's expansion of 3700 square feet would do all of these things. The City currently has over 32 restaurants, 12 salons, 8 chiropractors, 6 banks and 8 paint suppliers. The City does not protect any of these businesses from competition. A 2008 survey of towns the size of Canton found an average of 6 packaged liquor licenses per City. The license fees in the other communities were higher than in Canton. One of the visions for the City of Canton states "We envision existing businesses growing healthier, creating innovative businesses and encouraging entrepreneurs and promoting the development of a diverse business environment. The Spoon River Partnership board is asking the City to revisit this long standing ordinance and remove limits on the packaged liquor license. HY-VEE CORPORATE OFFICE REPRESENTATIVE 1 Hy-Vee request is to expand the number of packaged liquor licenses and allow them to move forward with an expansion at the current Hy-Vee location in Canton. Hy-Vee has been looking into an expansion of the current location since 2002 but was removed from the budget due to the lack of being able to obtain a liquor license. Allowing the store to obtain a license will enable Hy-Vee to complete a full scale remodeling project along with an addition of a sit-down style restaurant where customers will be able to order off of a menu. This project would begin next spring if the license is granted. Additional jobs would be provided (4-8 full time employees and 20 part-time employees) due to the expansion. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes of Council meeting held September 3, 2013 Minutes of Clerical Committee meeting held September 10, 2013 Motion and second were made by Aldermen Justin Nelson/Dave Pickel to accept the minutes and place them on record. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous. COMMITTEE REPORTS: FINANCE-ALDERMAN JUSTIN NELSON, CHAIRMAN TRUE VALUE GARDEN CENTER CHANGE ORDER This will be sent back to the mechanical committee for further discussion. Motion and second were made by Aldermen Justin Nelson/West to send to the mechanical committee. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous. SALE OF 723 SOUTH MAIN This will be sent back to the next finance committee for further discussion. Motion and second were made by Aldermen Justin Nelson/Putrich to send back to the finance committee. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous. APPLICATION FOR TIF BENEFITS FOR NICHOLAS ORWIG This will be sent back to the next finance committee meeting for further discussion. Motion and second were made Justin Nelson/Ellis to approve the TIF request for Nicholas Orwig in the amount of $4500.00 for the facade improvements (Sherwin Williams and CJ Flowers buildings) DISCUSSION: Alderman Pickel explained that he does not feel the TIF funds should be spent on "maintenance" to a building. If this is approved Alderman Pickel said that he believes other businesses will request the same type of funding for painting their buildings. Motion and second were made by Aldermen Jim Nelson/West to allow Aldermen Putrich to abstain from voting since he has property inside the TIF district. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent ALDERMAN PASLEY X ALDERMAN LOVELL X ALDERMAN ELLIS X ALDERMAN JUSTIN X NELSON ALDERMAN PICKEL X ALDERMAN JIM X NELSON ALDERMAN PUTRICH ALDERMAN WEST X The motion carried. DISCUSSION ON THE ORIGINAL MOTION. Alderman Justin Nelson explained that the City originally told Nick that a simple application process would allow him to receive the funds if approved by Council. The TIF application is a standard form that could be amended in the future. Some discussion took place about placing a recapture clause that would allow the City to recoup funds if the property was sold. The facade programs downtown (grant funds) was a five year program at 80/20. This same type of agreement should be included in all of our TIF applications. This agreement can be further discussed at a future meeting. Amended motion and second were made by Aldermen Justin Nelson/Jim Nelson to approve the TIF request for Nicholas Orwig in the amount of$4500.00 for façade improvements with a re-payment clause added to the agreement. The terms of the agreement would be for five years with 20%forgiven per year. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent ALDERMAN PASLEY X ALDERMAN LOVELL X ALDERMAN ELLIS X ALDERMAN JUSTIN X NELSON ALDERMAN PICKEL X ALDERMAN JIM X NELSON ALDERMAN PUTRICH ALDERMAN WEST X MAYOR FRITZ X The motion carried. LEGAL& ORDINANCE ALDERMAN CRAIG WEST, CHAIRMAN REQUEST FROM HY-VEE TO EXPAND THE NUMBER OF PACKAGED LIQUOR LICENSE WITHIN THE CITY This will be sent to the next Public Safety &Traffic committee for further discussion. Motion and second were made by Aldermen West/Justin Nelson to send back to the Public Safety&Traffic committee. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous. REQUEST FROM BIG RACK'S STEAKHOUSE FOR A CLASS B SUPPER CLUB LICENSE. This will be sent to the next Public Safety &Traffic committee for further discussion. Motion and second were made by Aldermen West/Justin Nelson to send back to the Public Safety&Traffic committee. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous. SPECIAL EVENT REQUEST FOR A BLOCK PARTY AND ROAD CLOSURE TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 21. 2013 No action was taken. SPECIAL EVENT REQUEST FROM FULTON COUNTY PINK INC 5K/10K This will be sent to the next Public Safety &Traffic committee for further discussion. Motion and second were made by Aldermen West/Jim Nelson to send to Public Safety &Traffic committee. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous. COMMUNITY& INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ALDERMAN TAD PUTRICH 11th AVENUE PARKING ISSUE- LOCUST TO ASH STREET Chief McDowell explained the signage will indicate no parking on the west side from 6:00am to 6:00pm when school is in session. There is a section (11th and Ash) in this area that will be no parking at anytime (35-40 feet) Motion and second were made by Aldermen Putrich/Jim Nelson to allow the City attorney to draft an ordinance for no parking in this area from 6:00am to 6:00pm. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent ALDERMAN PASLEY X ALDERMAN LOVELL X ALDERMAN ELLIS X ALDERMAN JUSTIN X NELSON ALDERMAN PICKEL X ALDERMAN JIM X NELSON ALDERMAN X PUTRICH ALDERMAN WEST X The motion carried. ADOPTION OF CITY MISSION, VISION AND VALUES This will be placed on the next Community and Industrial Development committee. Motion and second were made by Aldermen Putrich/West to send to the Community Industrial Development committee. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous. NEGOTIATIONS, GRIEVANCE & PERSONNEL ALDERMAN JEREMY PASLEY, CHAIRMAN (Absent) Mayor Fritz-Acting Chair PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT This will be sent to the next Negotiations, Grievance & Personnel Committee for further discussion. Motion and second were made by Aldermen Jim Nelson/Pickel send back to the Negotiations, Grievance & Personnel committee. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous. COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR FRITZ: BRIGHT SPOT AWARD Mayor Fritz awarded Marty Noreuil residing at 160 West Hickory for September's bright spot award. The beautiful color of the Red Pacifica Vinca lines both sides of the sidewalk that leads to the front door. These annual plants are one of the best to take the hot summer heat and are exploding with color this time of the year. DRIVE 4 PLEDGES DAY PROCLAMATION Mayor Fritz gave a proclamation as an effort to stop texting and driving. OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER FOR THE SUPPLY OF ELECTRICITY FOR RESIDENTIAL AND SMALL COMMERCIAL RETAIL CUSTOMERS WHO DO NOT OPT OUT OF SUCH A PROGRAM. (GOOD ENERGY) #4033 Motion and second were made by Aldermen Ellis/Pickel to approve the resolution and place it on record. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Pasley X Alderman Lovell X Alderman Ellis X Alderman Justin X Nelson Alderman Pickel X Alderman Jim X Nelson Alderman Putrich X Alderman West X The motion carried. A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CANTON AND AFSCME LOCAL 1372 AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CANTON ILLINOIS. This will be sent to the next Negotiations, Grievance & Personnel Committee for further discussion. Motion and second were made by Aldermen Jim Nelson/Pickel send back to the Negotiations, Grievance & Personnel committee. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF CANTON MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES. Motion and second were made by Aldermen Pickel/Putrich to send this back to committee for further discussion. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous. ADJOURNMENT Motion and second were made by Aldermen Jim Nelson/Pickel to adjourn with no need for executive session. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous. Diana Pavley-Rock, City Clerk Jeffrey A. Fritz, Mayor