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Home My WebLink About02-04-2014 Council Minutes A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held on February 4, 2014 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers,The Donald E. Edwards Way-50 North 4th Avenue, Canton, Illinois 61520. Aldermen in attendance: Craig West, Tad Putrich, Jim Nelson, Dave Pickel, Gerald Ellis, John Lovell, Jeremy Pasley, Justin Nelson Aldermen absent: Staff in attendance: City Treasurer Kathy Luker, City Attorney Nancy Rabel, City Clerk Diana Pavley-Rock, Community Service Director Jason Strandberg, Fire Chief Tom Shubert, Police Chief Kent McDowell, City Engineer Keith Plavec Media in attendance: Daily Ledger Video Services by Joe Ginger Audience: Representative from BP Gas station ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Motion and second were made by Aldermen Ellis/Putrich to name Alderman Craig West as Mayor Pro Tem in the absence of Mayor Jeffrey Fritz. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous. 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 Putrich X Alderman West Mayor Pro-Tem CONSENT AGENDA Minutes of Council Meetine held Januarv 21. 2014 Minutes of Mechanical Committee Meetin� held Januarv 28. 2014 Police Reaort Fire Report Motion and second were made by Aldermen Jim Nelson/Justin Nelson to accept the minutes, police report and fire report as presented and have the minutes placed on file. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous. COMMITTEE REPORTS: PUBLIC SAFETY&TRAFFIC ALDERMAN JIM NELSON, CHAIRMAN CONTRACTING WITH DAVIS AND CAMPBELL FOR REPRESENTATION IN DEMOLITION CLAIMS Aldermen Jim Nelson explained that typically the City would not turn to an outside firm; however the City currently has three properties that are scheduled to be demolished this fiscal year. The firm came with high recommendation. Davis and Campbell will be used as a training tool for Attorney Rabel during the three upcoming demolitions. The City currently has $17,000.00 budgeted this fiscal year for demolitions. If the timeframe is not followed for these three demolitions the funds would not be carried over into the next fiscal year. Motion and second were made by Aldermen Jim Nelson/Pickel to approve the resolution and engagement letter with Davis and Campbell. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Pasley X Alderman lovell X Alderman Ellis X Alderman Justin X Nelson Alderman Pickel X Alderman 1im X Nelson Alderman Putrich X Alderman West The motion carried. REPLACEMENT OF K-9 HALO The City located a new K-9 and would like to have authorization to purchase the new dog to replace K-9 Halo that passed away within the last few months. A K-9 training session is scheduled within the next few weeks. If the City does not enroll in this upcoming training session with a new K-9 the City would have to wait until the next training session that would be held in the fall. The City received a partial grant from the Cook Medical Group to help offset the costs. The expenses will be paid by the grants and the insurance funds. Funds would not come from the general fund for the purchase of the new K-9 dog. Motion and second were made by Aldermen Jim Netson/Putrich to approve the replacement of K-9 Halo. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Pasley X Alderman Lovell X Alderman Ellis X Alderman lustin X Nelson Alderman Pickel X Alderman Jim X Nelson Alderman Putrich X Alderman West The motion carried. STREETS AND GARBAGE ALDERMAN DAVE PICKEL, CHAIRMAN LAKE, BUILDINGS& GROUNDS ALDERMAN JOHN LOVELL, CHAIRMAN PUBLIC WORKS, WATER&SEWER ALDERMAN GERALD ELLIS, CHAIRMAN CHANGE ORDER NO 1 FOR PRIMARY CLARIFIER VALVE ACTUATOR IMPROVEMENTS FROM LEANDER CONSTRUCTION City Engineer Keith Plavec explained that the requested improvements would be replacing the primary clarifier valves. It would be less expensive to replace the valves than rehabbing the valves. The total cost is $27,797.14 and would be paid from the bond funds. Motion and second were made by Aldermen Ellis/Justin Nelson to approve the change order No 1 from Leander Construction The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Pasley X Alderman Lovell X Alderman Ellis X Alderman lustin X Nelson Alderman Pickel X Alderman Jim X Nelson Alderman Putrich X Alderman West The motion carried APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT NO. 1 FOR WWTP EAST PLANT PUMP IMPROVEMENTS FROM LEANDER CONSTRUCTION INC FOR 511,020.50 Motion and second were made by Aldermen Ellis/Loveil to approve the application for payment No 1 for WWTP East Plant Pump Improvements from Leander Construction Inc for $11,020.50 from the bond funds. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Pasley X Alderman Lovell X Alderman Ellis X Alderman lustin X Nelson Alderman Pickel X Alderman Jim X Nelson Alderman Putrich X Alderman West The motion carried. APPROVAL OF THE ENGINEERING AGREEMENT BY MAURER AND STUTZ INC FOR THE 2pT" AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS City Engineer Keith Plavec explained that the agreement would allow Maurer and Stutz to do the 20th Avenue improvements. This project is regarding the 20th Avenue design from Ash to Chestnut. Maurer and Stutz will be working with property owners in the area to make sure the project meets their needs. Motion was made by Aldermen Ellis/Pickel to approve engineering agreement by Maurer and Stutz Inc for the 20t"Avenue tmprovements. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Pasley X Alderman Lovell X Alderman Ellis X Alderman Justin X Nelson Alderman Pickel X Alderman 1im X Nelson Alderman Putrich X Alderman West The motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR JEFFREY A FRITZ APPOINTMENT TO THE CITY OF CANTON HEALTH INSURANCE COMMITTEE It was the recommendation of Mayor Fritz to appoint Alderman Gerald Ellis to the health insurance committee. Motion and second were made by Aldermen Justin Nelson/Putrich to approve the appointment. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous. OLD BUSINESS AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE #3000 ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS WHO ASSUME OFFICE MAY 7, 2013 (2ND READING)#3051 Motion and second were made by Aldermen Ellis/Putrich to approve the ordinance 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 1im Nelson Alderman Putrich X Alderman West The motion carried. NEW BUSINE55: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 7 (HEALTH AND SANITATION) CHAPTER 1 (NUISANCES) SECTION 3 (CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES) 15T READING Alderman Jim Nelson suggested looking further into this ordinance and the ordinance immediately following. It was the recommendation of Alderman Jim Nelson to send this ordinance and the next ordinance back to committee for further review. Motion and second were made by Aldermen Jim Nelson/Ellis to send to the next committee for further discussion. Attorney Rabel explained that she did some additional research and talked with Sterling Codifier regarding the ordinances. Attorney Rabel reported that she is comfortable with the two ordinances as they stand now. The general penalty section allows people to pay the City directly on these ordinances. The administrative fee was pulled out and they would fall under the general penalty provision. Chief McDowell also reviewed the ordinances. Motion and second were made by Aldermen Jim Nelson/Ellis to dismiss the previous motion. The motion carried. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 7 (HEALTH & SANITATION) CHAPTER 1 (NUISANCES) SECTION 4(DRUG PARAPHERNALIA CONTROL) 1ST READING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8 (INTOXICATING LIQUORS) OF THE CANTON MUNICIPAL CODE. 15T READING Alderman Putrich asked what the fine would be if the ordinance is violated or if it would fall under the general penalty section. Attorney Rabel said it would fall under the general penalties section. If a penalty section is not defined it would refer to the general penalty section. Attorney Rabel reported that section 3-5-21 sets the fine at$25.00-$500.00. A RESOLUTION FOR IMPROVEMENT BY MUNICIPALITY UNDER THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE. #4049 Motion and second were made by Aldermen Justin Nelson/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 The motion carried. A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ENGAGEMENT LETTER WITH DAVIS & CAMPBELL LLC AND THE CITY OF CANTON AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER SAID ENGAGEMENT LETTER ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CANTON, ILLINOIS. #4050 Motion and second were made by Aldermen 1im Nelson/Pickel to approve the resolution and engagement letter with Davis and Campbell. 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 The motion carried. APPROVAL OF A CLASS H LIQUOR LICENSE TO JD STREET AND COMPANY DBA BP GAS STATION LOCATED AT 302 WEST LOCUST AND 510 EAST LINN STREET. CANTON ILLINOIS Motion and second were made by Aldermen Pickel/Lovell to approve the Class H liquor license for JD Street and Company. Discussion: Alderman Putrich received a phone call from the liquor store near BP gas station regarding the 200 foot requirement. Attorney Rabel explained that BP did submit the form where they contacted neighboring areas. According to the ordinance it applies to residence and not businesses. The form is simply an advisory opinion. It was the recommendation of the liquor commission to send to Council for approval. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Pasley X Alderman Lovell X Alderman Ellis X Alderman lustin X Nelson Alderman Pickel X Alderman !im X Nelson Alderman Putrich X Alderman West The motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Motion and second was made by Aldermen Pickel/Justin Nelson to adjourn with no need for executive session. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous. Mayor J A Frit Cit erk iana Pavl -Rock