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Home My WebLink About01-06-2015 Council Meeting MinutesCity of Canton Council Meeting The Donald Edwards Way (Historic Depot) Canton 11 61520 01 -06 -2015 6:30pm A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held on January 6, 2015 (6:30pm) in the Council Chambers, The Donald E. Edwards Way -50 North 4th Avenue, Canton, Illinois 61520. STAFF IN ATTENDANCE Mayor Jeffrey Fritz, Attorney Nancy Rabel, City Clerk Diana Pavley -Rock, Treasurer Kathy Luker, Police Chief Kent McDowell, Fire Chief Tom Shubert, Community Service Director Jason Strandberg, Comptroller Caty Campbell, City Engineer Keith Plavec, Public Works Director Bill Terry MEDIA IN ATTENDANCE: Daily Ledger, Fulton Democrat VIDEO SERVICES BY JOE GINGER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPENED THE MEETING. INVOCATION- Alderman Ellis ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Jerry Ellis X Alderman Justin Nelson X Alderman John Lovell X Alderwoman Angela Hale X Alderman Craig West X Alderman Tad Putrich X Alderman Dave Pickel X Alderman Jim Nelson X CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL OF THE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES HELD DECEMBER 16 2014 Motion and second were made by Aldermen Ellis /Lovell to approve the Council meeting minutes held December 16, 2014. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Jerry Ellis X Alderman Justin Nelson X Alderman John Lovell X Alderwoman Angela Hale X Alderman Craig West X Alderman Tad Putrich X Alderman Dave Pickel X Alderman Jim Nelson X the motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS: FINANCE ALDERMAN JUSTIN NELSON DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A DEMOLITION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 629 VAN WINKLE CANTON ILLINOIS. This item was on the last Council agenda to open the bids; however there were no bids submitted. It was recommended to extend the bids for one month. Motion and second were made by Aldermen Justin Nelson /Ellis to extend the bids for one additional month. Discussion: The demolition would include both the house and the garage. City Engineer Keith Plavec explained that another option would be to accept bids for just a demolition to see what it would cost to tear it down. Amended motion and second were made by Aldermen Justin Nelson /Ellis to accept bids for the demolition of 629 Van Winkle. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Jerry Ellis X Alderman Justin Nelson X Alderman John Lovell X Alderwoman Angela Hale X Alderman Craig West X Alderman Tad Putrich X Alderman Dave Pickel X Alderman Jim Nelson X i ne motion carnea. APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT NO 3 FOR WWTP MISCELLANEOUS IMPROVEMENTS FROM LEANDER CONSTRUCTION INC IN THE AMOUNT OF $81,252.80 This pay request is for material for the project. It's too cold to do the work; however they are wanting to get the material ordered. It will be paid from the bond funds. Motion and second were made by Aldermen Justin Nelson /Picket to approve application for payment in the amount of $81,252.80. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Jerry Ellis X Alderman Justin Nelson X Alderman John Lovell X Alderwoman Angela Hale X Alderman Craig West X Alderman Tad Putrich X Alderman Dave Pickel X Alderman Jim Nelson X i ne motion carried. INVOICE FROM ILLINOIS PAVING IN THE AMOUNT OF $31,24S.90 FOR SEAL COAT WORK AT THE CANTON WWTP. Damage took place at the WWTP by Illinois Paving a few months ago. The City was holding this payment until all of the work was completed. The City has now approved the work at the WWTP and will release this payment. Motion and second were made by Aldermen Justin Nelson /Putrich to approve the invoice from Illinois Paving in the amount of $31,245.90 for the seal coat work at the Canton WWTP. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Jerry Ellis X Alderman Justin Nelson X Alderman John Lovell X Alderwoman Angela Hale X Alderman Craig West X Alderman Tad Putrich X Alderman Dave Pickel X Alderman Jim Nelson X nc nFVNVfI L.C1111CU. LEGAL AND ORDINANCE ALDERMAN CRAIG WEST DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON AMENDING THE LIQUOR ORDINANCE TO INCLUDE A BEER AND WINE CLASS LICENSE. This request previously came to the Council a few weeks ago. The City would need to decide if they want to amend their current liquor license code to allow for a wine bar in Canton. Some discussion has previously taken place regarding the concern that the request to have an alcohol license is simply to allow for video gaming. Alderman Lovell explained that he is not in favor of creating this type of license just to help someone get a gaming license. It would be very difficult to believe that this establishment could sustain itself on just the wine sales. Alderman Putrich said he did research on other communities regarding similar requests. Other municipalities are rejecting requests. Illinois video gaming loopholes explains that one town had 158 applications for this type of license request. That City does not want to have the town with multiple video gaming parlors. Alderman Justin Nelson said that if the Council were to approve a new type of license, the Council could create a class of license with restrictions. Attorney Rabel further explained that the City would not be able to restrict gaming machines if a liquor license has been issued. Alderman Pickel suggested waiting until the state finalizes their regulations on gaming machines before the City moves forward with any changes. This item will be tabled. COMMUNITY AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ALDERMAN TAD PUTRICH UPDATE FROM MISSY TOWERY- SPOON RIVER PARTNERSHIP FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Missy Towery explained that she has been working on finalizing the Canton /Fulton County Enterprise Zone application. The application was delivered on December 19, 2014. Missy is currently working with an assisted living facility that also specializes in memory care units. They are interested in the southwest development site at IH. They will be looking at this area for the next 90 days. This could create 20+ new jobs. January 17, 2015 the Glacial Golf fundraiser will take place NEGOTIATIONS, GRIEVANCE & PERSONNEL ALDERWOMAN HALE PUBLIC SAFETY & TRAFFIC ALDERMAN JIM NELSON, CHAIRMAN STREETS AND GARBAGE ALDERMAN DAVE PICKEL, CHAIRMAN PURCHASE OF CASE MINI EXCAVATOR IN THE AMOUNT OF $27,500.00 FROM THE VIDEO GAMING FUND. The request is to purchase an excavator to be used by the street department to help with the replacement of sidewalks and other projects. The City previously rented an excavator when the City needed one. Purchasing the excavator will create a cost savings for the City by not renting the equipment each time it is needed. Motion and second were made by Aldermen Pickel /Jim Nelson to approve the purchase of the Case mini excavator in the amount of $27,500.00. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Jerry Ellis X Alderman Justin Nelson X Alderman John Lovell X Alderwoman Angela Hale X Alderman Craig West X Alderman Tad Putrich X Alderman Dave Pickel X Alderman Jim Nelson X The motion carried. LAKE, BUILDINGS & GROUNDS ALDERMAN JOHN LOVELL, CHAIRMAN PUBLIC WORKS, WATER & SEWER ALDERMAN GERALD ELLIS, CHAIRMAN COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR JEFFREY FRITZ APPOINTMENT OF ALDERMAN JUSTIN NELSON TO THE WIRC BOARD Mayor Fritz presented the name of Alderman Justin Nelson for the WIRC board. The City no longer has membership at WIRC; however they are requesting the input from a representative in Canton. Motion and second were made by Aldermen West /Picket to approve appointment. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Jerry Ellis X Alderman Justin Nelson abstain Alderman John Lovell X Alderwoman Angela Hale X Alderman Craig West X Alderman Tad Putrich X Alderman Dave Pickel X Alderman Jim Nelson X i ne motion carried. OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS ADJOURNMENT Motion and second were made by Aldermen Justin Nelson /Ellis to adjourn into executive session for the purpose of: personnel and business matters. There will be no action coming out of executive session. Pending Litigation 5 ILCS 120/2 C1 and C5 ROLL CALL Yes No Absent Alderman Jerry Ellis X Alderman Justin Nelson x Alderman John Lovell X Alderwoman Angela Hale X Alderman Craig West X Alderman Tad Putrich X Alderman Dave Pickel X Alderman Jim Nelson TL X ---c IIIWUW" balllcu. Diana Pavley -Rock, City Clerk Jeffrey A. Fritz, Mayor