A regular meeting of the Canton City Council was held on January 3, 2012 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers, The Donald E. Edwards Way-50 North 4th Avenue, Canton, Illinois 61520. Aldermen in attendance: Aldermen Eric Schenck, Jeremy Pasley, Jeff Fritz, Craig West, Justin Nelson, Dave Pickel, Gerald Ellis, Jim Hartford Aldermen absent: Staff in attendance: City Treasurer Nikki Marter, City Attorney Chrissie Peterson, Mayor Kevin Meade, City Administrator Jim Snider, City Clerk Diana Tucker, Comptroller Caty Campbell, Police Chief Dan Taylor, Fire Chief Keith Frank, City Engineer Keith Plavec, Mark Rothert Media in attendance: Daily Ledger- John Froehling, Peoria Journal Star Teri Bibo Video Services by Joe Ginger Others in the audience: Paige Edwards, Justin Bull, John Kunski, Dan Oaks, Jay Smith ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPENED THE MEETING FOLLOWED BY THE INVOCATION GIVEN BY CITY ADMNINISTRATOR JIM SNIDER

ROLL CALL Yes No Absent

Alderman Schenck x

Alderman Pasley x

Alderman Fritz x

Alderman West x

Alderman Nelson x

Alderman Ellis x

Alderman Pickel x

Alderman Hartford x

CONSENT AGENDA Minutes of Council meeting held December 20, 2011 Minutes of Mechanical Committee meeting held December 20, 2011 Motion and second was made by Aldermen Hartford/Pickel to accept the minutes as presented and be placed on file. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

PUBLIC SAFETY & TRAFFIC – ALDERMAN JIM HARTFORD, CHAIRMAN

Fire Department Fleet Chief Frank explained that this request for the fire department fleet is a non revenue increase to the budget that would be swapping existing equipment for better equipment. Part of the plan is to not purchase a new truck, but rather a warning of the increased mileage on the truck. The plan being proposed is the selling of squad 1, the selling of engine 2, and the purchase of two vehicles to replace squad 1 and engine 2 The funds for selling the vehicles will be placed into reserves for future purchases. Motion and second were made by Aldermen Hartford/Nelson to sell the vehicles and place the funds in reserve for the purpose of purchasing future vehicles. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent

Alderman Schenck x

Alderman Pasley x

Alderman Fritz x

Alderman West x

Alderman Nelson x

Alderman Ellis x

Alderman Pickel x

Alderman Hartford x

The motion carried.

STREETS AND GARBAGE- ALDERMAN JUSTIN NELSON, CHAIRMAN

Nothing for Council Action

LAKE, BUILDINGS & GROUNDS – ALDERMAN ERIC SCHENCK, CHAIRMAN

Canton Lake Farm Lease This will be brought back to the next council meeting. Motion and second were made by Aldermen Schenck/Hartford to postpone action until the next council meeting. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous. Listing Agreement for 61 East Side Square Motion and second were made by Aldermen Schenck/Pickel to postpone action until the next council meeting. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous. Purchase of Property at Main and Pine Motion and second were made by Aldermen Schenck/Fritz to postpone action until the next council meeting. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous.

PUBLIC WORKS, WATER & SEWER – ALDERMAN GERALD ELLIS, CHAIRMAN

APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT NO 2 & FINAL FROM OTTO BAUM COMPANY INC FOR 2011 MFT SIDEWALK PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $8274.70 Motion and second were made by Aldermen Ellis/Nelson to approve the application for payment no 2 from Otto Baum in the amount of $8,274.70. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent

Alderman Schenck x

Alderman Pasley x

Alderman Fritz x

Alderman West x

Alderman Nelson x

Alderman Ellis x

Alderman Pickel x

Alderman Hartford x

The motion carried APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT NO 2 & FINAL FROM OTTO BAUM COMPANY INC FOR 61 EAST SIDE SQUARE PARKING LOT PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $12004.82 Motion and second were made by Aldermen Ellis/ Hartford to approve the application for payment no 2 and final from Otto Baum in the amount of $12,004.82 from the TIF fund. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent

Alderman Schenck x

Alderman Pasley x

Alderman Fritz x

Alderman West x

Alderman Nelson x

Alderman Ellis x

Alderman Pickel x

Alderman Hartford x

The motion carried

APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT NO 2 FROM LEANDER CONSTRUCTION INC FOR WATER MAIN CONNECTION FOR WELL PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $17647.20 Motion and second were made by Aldermen Ellis/Nelson to approve the application for payment no 2 from Leander Construction Inc in the amount of $17,647.20 from the bond funds. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent

Alderman Schenck x

Alderman Pasley x

Alderman Fritz x

Alderman West x

Alderman Nelson x

Alderman Ellis x

Alderman Pickel x

Alderman Hartford x

The motion carried APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT NO 4 FROM LEANDER CONSTRUCTION INC FOR WWTP UV DISINFECTION PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $182139.30 Motion and second were made by Aldermen Ellis/Nelson to excuse Alderman Ellis from voting due to his participation in the contract. The motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous.

Motion and second were made by Aldermen Nelson/Hartford to approve the application for payment no 4 from Leander Construction Inc in the amount of $182,139.30 from the bond funds. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent

Alderman Schenck x

Alderman Pasley x

Alderman Fritz x

Alderman West x

Alderman Nelson x

Alderman Ellis

Alderman Pickel x

Alderman Hartford x

The motion carried

COMMUNICATIONS FROM MAYOR KEVIN R. MEADE CHRISTMAS TREE DISPOSAL Christmas trees will be picked up this week if they are placed on the terrace. The City will take the trees to the yard waste facility. The trees will need to have all lights and ornaments removed prior to being placed on the terrace. 2012 MEETING SCHEDULE The meeting schedule for 2012 will be posted in the Daily Ledger and at the historic depot. The meeting for December 25, 2012 will be held on December 18, 2012. ELECTRONIC RECYCLING Electronics will not be accepted as part of the garbage pickup or the recycling program. The health department and Goodwill accepts electronic equipment and small appliances. State law prohibits electronics being placed in the garbage pickup.

OLD BUSINESS AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING THAT THE ALLEY WEST OF THE RAILROAD TRACKS

PARALLES WITH FOURTH AVENUE BE ONE WAY GOING SOUTH FROM LOCUST

STREET TO LIBERTY PLACE IN THE CITY OF CANTON (2ND

READING) # 2064

Motion and second were made by Aldermen Fritz/Ellis to approve the ordinance and place it on record. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent

Alderman Schenck x

Alderman Pasley x

Alderman Fritz x

Alderman West x

Alderman Nelson x

Alderman Ellis x

Alderman Pickel x

Alderman Hartford x

The motion carried

AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO WALTER HAUBER AND

PAIGE EDWARDS FOR A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF

THEIR BUSINESS BUILDING. (2ND

READING) # 2065

Motion and second were made by Aldermen Ellis/Pickel to approve the ordinance and place it on record. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent

Alderman Schenck x

Alderman Pasley x

Alderman Fritz x

Alderman West x

Alderman Nelson x

Alderman Ellis x

Alderman Pickel x

Alderman Hartford x

The motion carried

FINAL PLAT FOR BRINSORE DEVELOPMENT FOR ASHLAND PLACE

Keith Plavec explained that the property is East to Maurer and Stutz and is owned by Jim Elson.

Jim is subdividing the property so Brinshore can purchase the east side.

The planning and zoning approved the information.

Motion and second were made by Aldermen West/Hartford to approve the final plat for Brinshore Development for Ashland Place. ROLL CALL Yes No Absent

Alderman Schenck x

Alderman Pasley x

Alderman Fritz x

Alderman West x

Alderman Nelson x

Alderman Ellis x

Alderman Pickel x

Alderman Hartford x

The motion carried

NEW BUSINESS:

A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CANTON

AND CANTON FIRE FIGHTERS LOCAL 1897, IAFF AFFI AFL/CIO AND

AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND THE CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE

SAID AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CANTON, ILLINOIS # 3975

Motion and second were made by Aldermen West/Nelson to approve the resolution and place it

on record.

ROLL CALL Yes No Absent

Alderman Schenck x

Alderman Pasley x

Alderman Fritz x

Alderman West x

Alderman Nelson x

Alderman Ellis x

Alderman Pickel x

Alderman Hartford x

The motion carried

The union contract is a 3 year agreement retroactive to May 1, 2011. The agreement has some

minor language changes.

The salary increase will be 2.5% each year. The third year of the contract will reflect a ½%

increase in the holiday pay. Currently the holiday pay is 4.5% but this will increase to 5.0%

Martin Luther King was designated as a holiday. The contract changes the weekly pay period

to a biweekly pay period. The contract has language that addresses inspection work of 60

hours per quarter at $12.00 per hour.

ROLL CALL Yes No Absent

Alderman Schenck x

Alderman Pasley x

Alderman Fritz x

Alderman West x

Alderman Nelson x

Alderman Ellis x

Alderman Pickel x

Alderman Hartford x

The motion carried.

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CANTON DECLARING CERTAIN REAL PROEPRTY

COMMONLY KNOWN AS 61 EAST SIDE SQUARE TO BE SURPLUS TO THE NEEDS

OF THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE LISTING OF THE PROPERTY WITH LOCAL

LICENSED REAL ESTATE AGENCIES.

Postponed

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE ILLINOIS PUBLIC WORKS

MUTUAL AID NETWORK AGREEMENT (IPWMAN) # 3976

Motion and second were made by Aldermen Fritz/Nelson to approve the resolution and place it

on record.

ROLL CALL Yes No Absent

Alderman Schenck x

Alderman Pasley x

Alderman Fritz x

Alderman West x

Alderman Nelson x

Alderman Ellis x

Alderman Pickel x

Alderman Hartford x

The motion carried.

UTILITY BILL PAYMENT SCHEDULE

ADJOURNMENT Motion and second was made by Aldermen Nelson/Pickel to go to executive session for the purpose of personnel. Motion carried by voice vote and was unanimous. EXECUTIVE SESSION- TO DISCUSS PERSONNEL AND PENDING LAND PURCHASE _______________________________ Mayor Kevin R. Meade _______________________________ City Clerk Diana Tucker