The Meeting Began with the Pledge of Allegiance, Followed with the Invocation Given By
The City of Canton Council Meeting was held on May 19, 2009 in Council Chambers located at 50 North 4th Avenue, Canton, Illinois.
The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed with the Invocation given by City Clerk Nancy Whites.
Mayor Kevin R. Meade asked for roll call at 6:30 p.m. Present – Aldermen Rick Reed, Eric Schenck, Craig West, Larry Sarff, Jorge Rivero, Jerry Ellis, Jim Hartford, Jason Strandberg. Absent – None.
Others attending – Mayor Kevin R. Meade, City Clerk Nancy Whites, City Treasurer Aaron Anderson, City Attorney Chrissie Peterson, Police Chief Dan Taylor, Fire Chief Bonnie Cremer, Keith Plavec from Maurer Stutz Inc., Wastewater Treatment Plant Supt. Joe Carruthers, Water Treatment Plant Supt. Greg Pollitt, System Maintenance Supt. Bill Terry, and Video Services by Joe Ginger.
In the audience – Jana Eveland, Police Officer Kent McDowell and wife Kathy, ESDA Coordinator Phil Fleming, news media of Daily Ledger John Froehling, WBYS Radio Mark Bixler, from the Democrat newspaper Stacey Creasy.
CONSENT AGENDA
Minutes of Council Meeting held on May 5, 2009
Minutes of Council Meeting held on May 5, 2009 (2nd)
Minutes of Clerical Committee Meeting held on May 12, 2009
Alderman Sarff made the motion to accept the minutes and place on file, and was duly seconded by Alderman Strandberg. The motion was by unanimous voice vote.
BILLS.
Alderman Sarff made the motion that all bills presented be approved for payment, and was duly seconded by Alderman Strandberg. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Strandberg, Hartford, Ellis, Rivero, Sarff, West, Schenck, Reed. NAYS – None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried.
TREASURER’S REPORT.
Alderman Schenck made the motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report, and was duly seconded by Alderman West. The motion was by unanimous voice vote.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance.
Council Action
Bid Results from Main Street (IL 78) Water Main Relocation.
Alderman Schenck made the motion to accept the second low bid from Hoerr Construction Inc. in the amount of $328,025.00 for Main Street (IL 78) Water Main relocation, and was duly seconded by Alderman Strandberg. Alderman Schenck mentioned that 4 bids were submitted and the low bid was insufficient. So, the next low bid was Hoerr Construction Inc. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Reed, Schenck, West, Sarff, Rivero, Ellis, Hartford, Strandberg. NAYS – None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried.
Bid Results for Bradley Corners Service Area Televising.
Alderman Schenck made the motion to accept the low bid of American Hydro Services, Inc., in the amount of $21,780.00, and was duly seconded by Alderman Sarff. Discussion. Alderman Schenck mentioned that 3 bids were received and the low bid came from American Hydro Services Inc. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Strandberg, Hartford, Ellis, Rivero, Sarff, West, Schenck, Reed. NAYS – None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried.
Alderman Schenck made the motion to waive the competitive bidding process, and was duly seconded by Alderman Reed. Discussion. Alderman Sarff asked from Keith Plavec what reason for the CAT generator? Keith Plavec answered Sewer Construction unit has CAT as their primary generator and the service person lives in Canton. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Reed, Schenck, West, Sarff, Rivero, Ellis,Hartford, Strandberg. NAYS – None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried.
Bradley Corners Lift Station Generator Set Quotation from Altorfer $21,150.
Alderman Schenck made the motion to accept the single source from Altorfer Power System in the amount of $21,150.00, and was duly seconded by Alderman Strandberg. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Strandberg, Hartford, Ellis, Rivero, Sarff, West, Schenck, Reed. NAYS – None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried.
Bradley Corners Lift Station Remove & Relocate Existing Generator Quotation from Seward Construction $7,100.00.
Alderman Schenck made the motion to accept the quote from Sewer Construction for furnishing material and labor for the generator in the amount of $7,100.00 and keeping the generator already in place for mounting on a trailer, was duly seconded by Alderman Reed. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Reed, Schenck, West, Sarff, Rivero, Ellis, Hartford, Strandberg. NAYS – None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried.
Refinancing TIF with three local banks.
Alderman Schenck said we directed the staff to work with the administration of Bond Counsel for some $3 million dollars to be invested.
City Treasurer Aaron Anderson said he was meeting with Bond Counsel on June 2, and will work to get that Bond.
Purchase of 6000 rounds of ammunition.
Alderman Schenck made the motion to approve of police department purchasing 6000 rounds of Hornady .233 caliber 55 grain steel case ammunition for $1,572.00; and 2000 rounds of Sellier & Bellot .45 caliber 230 grain full metal jacket ammunition for $604.00 from T. J. Conaveras which is an ammunition supplier out of Rockford, Illinois, and was duly seconded by Alderman Sarff. Discussion. Police Chief Dan Taylor mentioned that the total amount is $2,176.00. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Strandberg, Hartford, Ellis, Rivero, Sarff, West, Schenck, Reed. NAYS – None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried.
Community & Industrial Development.
Council Action
Elm Street Corridor Streetscape Plan.
Alderman Rivero made the motion to adopt the concept of the Elm Street Corridor Streetscape Plan as presented by SRPED Mark Rothert, and put together by Teska & Associates, and was duly seconded by Alderman Hartford. The motion was by unanimous voice vote.
Legal & Ordinance.
Council Action
None.
Negotiations, Grievance & Personnel.
Council Action
None.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR KEVIN R. MEADE –
Appointments.
Alderman Strandberg made the motion for the reappointment of Sue Walters to the Greenwood Cemetery Board, and Joe Valenten to the Police Academy Advisory Council to be confirmed, and was duly seconded by Alderman Hartford. The motion was by unanimous voice vote.
Liquor License of Feaster’s Café Inc. dba Herbst Landing at 1920 North Main Street the former Canton Country Club.
Alderman Strandberg made the motion to grant the Supper Club License to Feaster’s Café Inc. dba Herbst Landing at 1920 North Main Street as recommended by the Canton Liquor Commissioners, and duly seconded by Alderman Sarff. The motion was by unanimous voice vote.
Canton Development Company dba Canton Public Golf Course 1920 North Main Street the former Canton Country Club Golf club.
Alderman West made the motion to grant the Class D Golf Course/Club House License to Canton Development Company dba Canton Public Golf Course at 1920 North Main Street as recommended by the Canton Liquor Commissioners, and duly seconded by Alderman Sarff. The motion was by unanimous voice vote.
Brew-N-Cue requesting Outdoor Supplemental License.
Mayor Kevin R. Meade said he wanted to know how much of this outdoor fencing would be on city property. The front part of the alley is vacated. This will be sent to the Mechanical Committee next week.
Blue Cross/Blue Shield between the City of Canton Health Insurance Contract.
Alderman Sarff made the motion to accept Blue Cross/Blue Shield Contract with the City of Canton for the price as quoted, was duly seconded by Alderman Rivero. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Reed, Schenck, West, Sarff, Rivero, Ellis, Hartford, Strandberg. NAYS – None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried.
Mayor Kevin R. Meade said the open house for the Randolph Building was very successful. There are more plans for Canton, and this is an exciting time right now.
GABBY Days was set last week for June 27 and 28th.
Police Chief Dan Taylor presented Certificates of Appreciation from IDOT for Drug/Alcohol in Illinois. The certificates were given to Officer Kent McDowell, and Matt Freehill. (Congratulations gentlemen!)
Public Works Director Cliff O’Brien mentioned that a sink hole appeared on Holly Street between Main & First. This is an old mine shaft and were asking the community to stay away from this area until the city fills up the hole. We want to do this right so it won’t sag and break again.
OLD BUSINESS:
None.
NEW BUSINESS:
RESOLUTION – WATER PRE-ANNEXATION AGREEMENT FOR TYSON AND AMY SMITH. First reading, read by title. Alderman Sarff made the motion the resolution be adopted, and was duly seconded by Alderman West. The motion was by unanimous voice vote. Resolution being #3884.
ORDINANCE – GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT/HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT TO ALLOW MASSAGE THERAPY BUSINESS IN THE HOME LOCATED AT 529 EAST MYRTLE STREET. First reading, read by title.
ORDINANCE – ATHORIZING, DIRECTING AND SETTING THE DATE FOR THE SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION OF CERTAIN PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF CANTON, AND NO LONGER NEEDED FOR CITY PURPOSES. First reading, read by title. Police Chief Dan Taylor would like this to be passed on first reading as the auction is the23rd.
Alderman Strandberg made the motion to suspend the rules for the purpose of placing the ordinance on its passage, was duly seconded by Alderman Hartford. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Strandberg, Hartford, Ellis, Rivero, Sarff, West, Schenck, Reed. NAYS – None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Motion carried.
Alderman Hartford made the motion to place the ordinance on its passage, was duly seconded by Alderman Standberg. Roll call. AYES – Aldermen Reed, Schenck, West, Sarff, Rivero, Ellis, Hartford, Strandberg. NAYS - None. 8 AYES, 0 NAYS, 0 ABSENT. Ordinance being #1977.
ORDINANCE – PROVIDING FOR TWO HANDICAP PARKING SPACES AT THE SOUTH PARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 600 SOUTH FIRST AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF CANTON, FULTON COUNTY, ILLINOIS AND ALLOWING THE CHURCH TO REMOVE AND REPLACE A PORTION OF THE SIDE’S SIDEWALK. First reading, read by title.
Alderman Strandberg made the motion to go into executive session for the purpose of discussing Land Sale only, was duly seconded by Alderman Reed. The motion was by unanimous voice vote.
The regular scheduled council meeting convened for executive session at 7:08 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION – FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING LAND SALE; AND, PERSONNEL.
The regular scheduled Council meeting reconvened in open session at 7:13 p.m.
ADJOURN
Being no further business to conduct Alderman Hartford made the motion to adjourn, and was duly seconded by Alderman Reed. The motion was by unanimous voice vote.
The Council meeting adjourned at 7:13 p.m.
Nancy Whites, City Clerk
APPROVED:
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Kevin R. Meade, Mayor
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