Canton City Council met Sept. 18.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
STAFF IN ATTENDANCE
Mayor Kent McDowell, Assistant to the City Clerk Shannon Williamson, Treasurer Crystal Wilkinson, Public Safety Director Richard Fairburn, System Maintenance Superintendent Dash Wilson, Street Superintendent Ron Robinson
MEDIA IN ATTENDANCE: Daily Ledger, Fulton Democrat
VIDEO SERVICES BY JOE GINGER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPENED THE MEETING
INVOCATION Pastor Travis Williams from the Temple Baptist Church PUBLIC PARTICIPATION – Kevin/Jenny Baker
Jenny explained to the Council that they are having problems with some property issues and has been working with the City staff. The home is located at 505 French Court and they purchased the home in August 2011. The front of the house is located near the bike trail and the back of the house is near Big Creek. The house is on the corner of French Court and Olive Street. A portion of Olive Street is no longer being used. The Baker's get to their home off of Olive Street where they white rocked an entrance. Jennie explained that she didn't know that this was actually Olive Street and the neighbor needs to have access to it. The neighbor would be able to use an ally to get to his home. The neighbor doesn't want anyone to park in the driveway that was made with the white rock. Jenny further explained that Attorney Lane gave orders to Enforcement Office Drake Wilson that she would have to remove the entrance.
Jennie said she wants the Council and the City to work at coming up with a solution to their problem.
Mayor Kent McDowell said that it appears that Olive Street ends at French Court. Everything else is grass from that point to Big Creek. The prior owners always mowed it and took care of it.
When the Baker's bought the house they placed white rock on the grassy area and took care of it. In reality Olive Street doesn't end at French Court- it actually continues on.
Attorney Lane explained that the basis of his decision was the fact that it is a public right of way so nothing could be stored on it. Attorney Lane said that he would like to get some aerial views and work with Engineer Plavec and try to come up with a solution.
| ROLL CALL | Yes | No | Absent |
| Alderman Quinn Mayhew | X | ||
| Alderwoman Lingenfelter | X | ||
| Alderman Putrich | X | ||
| Alderwoman Hale | X | ||
| Alderman West | X | ||
| Alderman Lovell | X | ||
| Alderman Nelson | X | ||
| Alderman Ryan Mayhew | X |
ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA
APPROVAL OF THE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES HELD AUGUST 21, 2018 BILL LIST
AUGUST DISBURSEMENT REPORT
TREASURER'S REPORT
GREENWOOD CEMETERY REPORT FIRE REPORT
POLICE REPORT
Motion and second were made by Aldermen Nelson/Hale to approve the consent agenda.
| ROLL CALL | Yes | No | Absent |
| Alderman Quinn Mayhe | X | ||
| Alderwoman Lingenfelter | X | ||
| Alderman Putrich | X | ||
| Alderwoman Hale | X | ||
| Alderman West | X | ||
| Alderman Lovell | X | ||
| Alderman Nelson | X | ||
| Alderman Ryan Mayhew | X |
FINANCE
ALDERMAN RYAN MAYHEW, CHAIRMAN
DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON THE PURCHASE OF A NEW DODGE DURANGO FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,000.00
The new Dodge Durango is a budgeted expense that will replace one of the older explorers in the department.
Motion and second were made by Aldermen Ryan Mayhew/Nelson to approve the expenditure for the new police vehicle.
DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON THE PURCHASE OF A 2019 FORD F350 FOR THE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE DEPARTENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $33,009.00
Alderman Mayhew explained that $30,000.00 would come out of line item # 300-75-58100 as a budgeted item. The remaining $3,009.00 would come from # 300-75-5610. Superintendent Dash Wilson contacted local dealers for bids, but they were unable to match the bid already received. The 2019 Ford F350 will replace a 1998 F350. The plow is included and will be on the truck once received.
Motion and second were made by Aldermen Ryan Mayhew/Putrich to approve the expenditure for the new vehicle.
| ROLL CALL | Yes | No | Absent |
| Alderman Quinn Mayhew | X | ||
| Alderwoman Lingenfelter | X | ||
| Alderman Putrich | X | ||
| Alderwoman Hale | X | ||
| Alderman West | X | ||
| Alderman Lovell | X | ||
| Alderman Nelson | X | ||
| Alderman Ryan Mayhew | X |
Money was previously budgeted for a dump truck, but superintendent Ron Robinson thought the funds would be better utilized by the purchase of the 2019 Ford F350. The 2019 Ford will replace a 1997 Chevrolet with over 180,000 miles.
Motion and second were made by Aldermen Ryan Mayhew/Putrich to accept the bid for the 2019 Ford F350 for the street department.
| ROLL Call | Yes | No | Absent |
| Alderman Quinn Mayhew | X | ||
| Alderwoman Lingenfelter | X | ||
| Alderman Putrich | X | ||
| Alderwoman Hale | X | ||
| Alderman West | X | ||
| Alderman Lovell | X | ||
| Alderman Nelson | X | ||
| Alderman Ryan Mayhew | X |
DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON REPAIRS TO PUMP # 3 AT THE RADIAL COLLECTOR WELL SITE
The bid was included in the council packet. The cost of the pump is $36,000.00 for the repairs. This cost is in addition to the $25,000.00 that covered the cost to pull and inspect the pump. An additional pump is experiencing some problems, so a quote has been requested for the additional pump while the company was on site. The expense will come out of #300-76-5820
Motion and second were made by Aldermen Ryan Mayhew/Nelson to approve the expense in the amount of $36,000.00.
| ROLL CALL | Yes | No | Absent |
| Alderman Quinn Mayhew | X | ||
| Alderwoman Lingenfelter | X | ||
| Alderman Putrich | X | ||
| Alderwoman Hale | X | ||
| Alderman West | X | ||
| Alderman Lovell | X | ||
| Alderman Nelson | X | ||
| Alderman Ryan Mayhew | X |
LEGAL AND ORDINANCE ALDERMAN CRAIG WEST, CHAIRMAN
DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A RESOLUTION FOR A TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF A STATE MAINTAINED ROADWAY FOR A PUBLIC EVENT TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 28, 2018 (CHS HOMECOMING PARADE) #5164
The route for the parade is the same route that it's been in the past years. The road closure is included in the resolution.
Motion and second were made by Aldermen Lovell/Hale to approve the resolution and place it on file.
| ROLL CALL | Yes | No | Absent |
| Alderman Quinn Mayhew | X | ||
| Alderwoman Lingenfelter | X | ||
| Alderman Putrich | X | ||
| Alderwoman Hale | X | ||
| Alderman West | X | ||
| Alderman Lovell | X | ||
| Alderman Nelson | X | ||
| Alderman Ryan Mayhew | X |
NEGOTIATIONS, GRIEVANCE & PERSONNEL ALDERMAN JUSTIN NELSON, CHAIRMAN
DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON THE HIRING (REPLACEMENT) OF A DISPATCHER IF THE NEED SHOULD ARISE
The secretary in the police department (Barb Bryant) recently retired. Barb managed the FOIA for the police department and the citations for the department. The City wanted to find a way to better get information out to the public. Media meetings are held daily in the department. The new job description includes the duties of communicating information to the public. One dispatcher has shown an interest in this position. If this person takes the job they will move from dispatch and there will be an immediate need to fill the dispatch position.
Motion and second were made by Aldermen Nelson/Quin Mayhew to allow the hiring of a new dispatcher should the need arise.
| ROLL CALL | Yes | No | Absent |
| Alderman Quinn Mayhew | X | ||
| Alderwoman Lingenfelter | X | ||
| Alderman Putrich | X | ||
| Alderwoman Hale | X | ||
| Alderman West | X | ||
| Alderman Lovell | X | ||
| Alderman Nelson | X | ||
| Alderman Ryan Mayhew | X |
COMMUNITY AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ALDERMAN JOHN LOVELL, CHAIRMAN
DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A SPECIAL EVENT REQUEST FOR THE ANNUAL YMCA TURKEY TROT TO BE HELD THANKSGIVING DAY
A request was submitted by the YMCA for the annual Turkey Trot to be held Thanksgiving Day. The event will include a road closure as displayed on the map submitted with their request.
Motion and second were made by Aldermen Lovell/Nelson to approve the event.
| ROLL CALL | Yes | No | Absent |
| Alderman Quinn Mayhew | X | ||
| Alderwoman Lingenfelter | X | ||
| Alderman Putrich | X | ||
| Alderwoman Hale | X | ||
| Alderman West | X | ||
| Alderman Lovell | X | ||
| Alderman Nelson | X | ||
| Alderman Ryan Mayhew | X |
DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A SPECIAL EVENT REQUEST SUBMITTED BY THE CANTON MAIN STREET FOR A ROAD CLOSURE AND PARKING LOT CLOSURE FOR THE ANNUAL MUNCHKIN MASQUERADE TO BE HELD OCTOBER 26, 2018
A request was submitted by the Canton Main Street for the Annual Munchkin Masquerade to be held October 26, 2018. The roads around the square and possibly the CEFCU parking lot would be closed for the event.
Motion and second were made by Aldermen Lovell/Hale to approve the event and road closure.
| ROLL CALL | Yes | No | Absent |
| Alderman Quinn Mayhew | X | ||
| Alderwoman Lingenfelter | X | ||
| Alderman Putrich | X | ||
| Alderwoman Hale | X | ||
| Alderman West | X | ||
| Alderman Lovell | X | ||
| Alderman Nelson | X | ||
| Alderman Ryan Mayhew | X |
DISCUSS, CONSIDER AND VOTE ON A SPECIAL EVENT REQUST FROM THE BISTRO 101 FOR THE ANNUAL FUNDRAISER TO BE HELD AT THE YWCA AT ON NOVEMBER 10, 2018
A request was submitted from the YWCA a special event request from Bistro 101 for their annual fundraiser.
Motion and second were made by Aldermen Lovell/Hale to approve the special event.
| ROLL CALL | Yes | No | Absent |
| Alderman Quinn Mayhew | X | ||
| Alderwoman Lingenfelter | X | ||
| Alderman Putrich | X | ||
| Alderwoman Hale | X | ||
| Alderman West | X | ||
| Alderman Lovell | X | ||
| Alderman Nelson | X | ||
| Alderman Ryan Mayhew | X |
PUBLIC WORKS, WATER AND SEWER ALDERWOMAN ANGIE LINGENFELTER, CHAIRMAN
PUBLIC SAFETY AND TRAFFIC ALDERWOMAN ANGELA HALE
STREETS AND GARBAGE ALDERMAN QUINN MAYHEW, CHAIRMAN
LAKE, BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS ALDERMAN TAD PUTRICH, CHAIRMAN
MAYOR COMMUNICATION
Mayor McDowell explained that Bill McCamey's wife will be at next month's council meeting for a dedication of a Crime Lab at WIU.
Max Latimer has a photo of the last train to pull out of the depot. The photo will be on display at the depot.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION and second were made by Aldermen Nelson/Quin Mayhew to go into executive session for 5ILCS 120/2 C1, C2, C5, C11
The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous.
There was no additional discussion after the executive session and the meeting adjourned.
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