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City of Canton City Council met Feb. 6.

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

Staff In Attendance

Mayor Kent McDowell, City Attorney Curtis Lane, Administrative Assistant Shannon Williamson, Treasurer Crystal Wilkinson, System Maintenance Superintendent Dash Wilson, City Engineer Keith Plavec, Street Superintendent Ron Robinson, SRPED Missy Towery

Media In Attendance: Daily Ledger, Fulton Democrat

Video Services By Joe Ginger

Pledge Of Allegiance Opened The Meeting

Invocation – Rev David Meader- Shields Chapel/South Park United Methodist

Public Participation –

Roll Call

Alderman Justin Nelson, Alderwoman Lingenfelter, Alderman Putrich, Alderwoman Hale, Alderman West, Alderman Lovell, Alderman Jump, Alderman Mayhew

Additions Or Corrections To The Agenda

Consent Agenda

Approval Of The Council Meeting Minutes Held January 16, 2018 And The Mechanical Committee Meeting Minutes Held January 29, 2018

Bill List

Treasurer Wilkinson explained that an invoice was listed on the bill list under the police department for Ray O'Harren in the amount of $27.28 that was listed in error and is being removed

Greenwood Cemetery Report

Motion and second were made by Aldermen West/Hale to approve the consent agenda.

Roll Call

Yes: Alderman Justin Nelson, Alderwoman Lingenfelter, Alderman Putrich, Alderwoman Hale, Alderman West, Alderman Lovell, Alderman Jump, Alderman Mayhew

The motion carried.

Committee Reports:

Finance Alderman Ryan Mayhew, Chairman

Alderman Ryan Mayhew announced that a budget meeting will be held on February 27, 2018 at 5:30pm.

Legal And Ordinance Alderman Craig West, Chairman

Discuss, Consider And Vote On A Tif Redevelopment Agreement Involving Majestic Theatre

Attorney Lane announced that the Hughes are at the council meeting and will be available for any comments or questions. The draft redevelopment agreement was sent out for review.

One of the aspects of the redevelopment agreement is to place a mortgage on the theater to help protect the City. A suggestion made previously by Alderman Jump was to provide a 10 year forgivable loan in the amount of $76,000.00 which would provide some additional protection,

The theater is owned personally in the owner's name along with his wife. The redevelopment agreement is in their corporate name. Attorney Lane said he would like to modify the language that however they own the property- it would be placed in the owners names. The title records showed that this property was personally owned.

This would be a standard TIF development agreement with a forgivable loan. There is a bank in Hillsborough that currently has a first mortgage on the property.

Attorney Lane said he believes the agreement is properly prepared and the liability is very low.

Motion and second were made by Aldermen Jump/Mayhew to direct the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign the agreement on behalf of the City of Canton with the amendment of Mr. Hughes and his wife individually named.

Roll Call

Yes: Alderman Justin Nelson Alderwoman Lingenfelter, Alderwoman Hale Alderman West Alderman Lovell Alderman Jump Alderman Mayhew

Abstain: Alderman Putrich

The motion carried.

Discuss, Consider And Vote On A Resolution Approving A Lease Agreement Between Fulton County Court Services And The City Of Canton And Directing The Mayor And The City Clerk To Execute And Deliver Said Agreements On Behalf Of The City Of Canton. #5133

Motion and second were made by Alderman West/Nelson to approve the resolution and place it on file.

Yes: Alderman Justin Nelson, Alderwoman Lingenfelter, Alderman Putrich, Alderwoman Hale, Alderman West, Alderman Lovell, Alderman Jump, Alderman Mayhew

The motion carried

Discuss, Consider And Vote On An Ordinance Declaring Surplus Revenue In The Canton 2 Route 9/Chestnut Street Tif District Special Tax Allocation Fund And Authorizing Payment Of That Surplus Revenue To The Fulton County Treasurer For Distribution To The Affected Taxing Districts On A Pro Rata Basis For Tax Year 2016 Payable In 2017. Ordinance #4095

Motion and second were made by Alderman Nelson/Hale to waive the rules for the first reading of the ordinance.

Yes: Alderman Justin Nelson, Alderwoman Lingenfelter, Alderwoman Hale, Alderman West, Alderman Lovell, Alderman Jump, Alderman Mayhew

Abstain: Alderman Putrich,

The motion carried

Motion and second were made by Alderman Nelson/West to approve the ordinance and place it on file.

Alderman Justin Nelson, Alderwoman Lingenfelter, Alderwoman Hale, Alderman West, Alderman Lovell, Alderman Jump, Alderman Mayhew

Abstain: Alderman Putrich

The motion carried

Negotiations, Grievance & Personnel

Alderman Chris Jump, Chairman

A Resolution Approving An Amendment To The Agreement Between The City Of Canton Public Works And American Federation Of State, County And Municipal Employees Afl-Cio Council 31/Local No 1372 And Authorizing And Directing The Mayor And The City Clerk To Executé Said Amendments On Behalf Of The City Of Canton, Illinois. Resolution #5134

Attorney Lane explained that the City provides a HDHP option to employees. The HDHP plan option has not previously made it into the union contracts. There was an amendment made in 2014, but this resolution will simply place it into the union contract. There is a difference in the 80% that the employer is paying, but will now coordinate with the percentages that the City will pay.

Motion and second were made by Alderman Jump/West to approve the resolution.

Yes: Alderman Justin Nelson, Alderwoman Lingenfelter, Alderman Putrich, Alderwoman Hale, Alderman West, Alderman Lovell, Alderman Jump, Alderman Mayhew

Community And Industrial Development

Alderman John Lovell, Chairman

Update From Srped-Missy Towery

Missy Towery explained that she is working with Jimmy John's Franchise. The lots being considered for development is at Avenue A and Locust. Missy said they have explored possible TIF redevelopment agreements. The agreement is being proposed as pay as you go. This give limited risk to the City. They would like to propose at 50% in the agreement. Council has historically agreed to 50% reimbursement. This would provide 4 full time jobs and 16 part time jobs. This would generate sales tax as well as property tax revenue for the City.

Attorney Lane explained that he has reviewed the documents and everything looks appropriate.

Missy further explained that the developer would like to start the demolition in May where Country Financial currently sits. They would like to break ground in June and open for business in October.

Missy Towery said that she has also been working on the proposed hotel development. This is not a development that she was seeking, but rather an investment group that came to the City of Canton expressing the desire to do this. Missy has worked with the group on feasibility studies. Missy said she would like to have some feedback from the Council. This proposal would bring additional jobs to the area.

Attorney Lane explained that he will be talking to the TIF administrator Steve Kline about the extension request, but Council needs to have further discussion before proceeding.

Alderman Putrich said that they are in default by well over a year. The City would receive the property back as a result of the default. They are trying to obtain financing locally.

Another hotel chain contacted the City expressing an interest. After visiting the site they declined to proceed or express any continued interest.

The second feasibility study was completed and came back favorably. This study was completed 3-4 months ago.

Attorney Lane check to make sure property taxes are being paid on this property. It was also suggested to give the developer 3-6 months to have everything lined up to be able to continue on with the project.

City Engineer Keith Plavec suggested having their engineers/architect plans planning and zoning department by 2 months. Once the building permit is issued the City would let them know they want to see construction started within 30-60 days with set updates.

Attorney Lane will bring additional information back to the council.

Discuss, Consider And Vote On A Special Event Request For The Red Dog 5k Run To Be Held On April 21, 2018 From 8:00-10:30 AM

A request was submitted for the annual Red Dog 5K run to be held on April 21, 2018. The event includes a road closure on North 1st Avenue between Chestnut Street and Elm Street.

Motion and second were made by Alderman Lovell/Hale to approve the special event request.

Yes: Alderman Justin Nelson, Alderwoman Lingenfelter, Alderman Putrich, Alderwoman Hale, Alderman West, Alderman Lovell, Alderman Jump, Alderman Mayhew

Public Works, Water And Sewer Alderwoman Angie Lingenfelter, Chairman

Public Safety And Traffic Alderwoman Angela Hale, Chairman

Streets And Garbage Alderman Justin Nelson, Chairman

Lake, Buildings And Grounds Alderman Tad Putrich, Chairman

Discuss, Consider And Vote On The Repair To The City Hall Interior -Repair Cracks In The Drywall And Re-Position Ceiling Tile As A Result Of The Explosion In November Of 2016.

The City received bids for the repair work. The total cost for the repair work is $4700.00 and will be submitted to the City's insurance for reimbursement.

Motion and second were made by Alderman Putrich/Hale to approve the repair to the City Hall in the amount of $4700.00 for the cracks in the drywall and to re-position the ceiling tile subject to receipt of insurance from the contractor.

Yes: Alderman Justin Nelson, Alderwoman Lingenfelter, Alderman Putrich, Alderwoman Hale, Alderman West, Alderman Lovell, Alderman Jump, Alderman Mayhew

The motion carried.

Mayor Communication

Old Business

New Business

Adjournment

Motion and second were made by Alderman Jump/Putrich to adjourn into executive session for 5ILCS 120/2 C (2) C(5) C(6)

No further business took place after the executive session and the meeting adjourned.

Yes: Alderman Justin Nelson, Alderwoman Lingenfelter, Alderman Putrich, Alderwoman Hale, Alderman West, Alderman Lovell, Alderman Jump, Alderman Mayhew

The motion carried.

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