AGENDA
NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA FOR
CANTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
(1st Meeting)
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 – 6:30 p.m.
Historic Depot – Donald E. Edwards Way
50 North 4th Avenue, Canton, Illinois 61520
Agendas and Minutes are available online at: www.cantonillinois.org
- Call to Order
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Invocation
- Roll Call
- Additions / Deletions / Corrections to Agenda
- Public Comment
Anyone desiring to address the City Council on matters germane/relevant to the agenda will be limited to five (5) minutes per registered speaker and must complete the public comment registration form available in the City Clerk’s office or on the City Clerk’s website and return it to the City Clerk or his/her designees as set forth on the form, at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the start of the meeting at which the person desires to speak. However, for purposes of regular meetings, the public comment registration form shall be delivered to the City Clerk no later than 12:00 p.m. on the Friday preceding the regular meeting of the City Council that the person desires to speak. All speakers will be expected to comply with Section 1-6-23 of the Canton Municipal Code.
- Mayoral Communications / Requested Action:
- City Clerk Communications / Requested Action:
- Department Head Communications / Reports:
- Acting City Treasurer, Paula Grigsby
- Police Chief, Corey Miller
- Fire Chief, Scott Roos
- Street Superintendent, Dash Wilson
- Consent Agenda:
- Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting on April 21, 2026.
- Approval of the Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting on April 30, 2026
- City Council Communications / Committee Reports / Requested Action:
Public Safety and Legal: Alderperson Justin Nelson, Chair
- Alderperson Communication(s) and Committee Report(s)
Regulatory and Policy: Alderperson Angela Hale, Chair
- Alderperson Communication(s) and Committee Report(s)
Community and Economic Development: Alderperson John Lovell, Chair
- Alderperson Communication(s) and Committee Report(s)
Public Works: Alderperson Angie Lingenfelter, Chair
- Alderperson Communication(s) and Committee Report(s)
Finance: Alderperson Andra Chamberlin, Chair
- Alderperson Communication(s) and Committee Report(s)
IT and Cybersecurity: Alderperson Greg Gossett, Chair
- Alderperson Communication(s) and Committee Report(s)
Labor and Employment: Alderperson Ralph Grimm, Chair
- Alderperson Communication(s) and Committee Report(s)
Property: Alderperson Patrick Ketcham, Chair
- Alderperson Communication(s) and Committee Report(s)
- Executive Session / Closed Meeting
MOTION TO ADJOURN SINE DIE
NOTICE OF MEETING AND AMENDED AGENDA FOR
CANTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 – 6:30 p.m.
(SECOND MEETING)
Historic Depot – Donald E. Edwards Way
50 North 4th Avenue, Canton, Illinois 61520
Agendas and Minutes are available online at: www.cantonillinois.org
- Call to Order / Roll Call
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Invocation
- Additions / Deletions / Corrections to Agenda
- Public Comment
Anyone desiring to address the City Council on matters germane/relevant to the agenda will be limited to five (5) minutes per registered speaker and must complete the public comment registration form available in the City Clerk’s office or on the City Clerk’s website and return it to the City Clerk or his/her designees as set forth on the form, at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the start of the meeting at which the person desires to speak. However, for purposes of regular meetings, the public comment registration form shall be delivered to the City Clerk no later than 12:00 p.m. on the Friday preceding the regular meeting of the City Council that the person desires to speak. All speakers will be expected to comply with Section 1-6-23 of the Canton Municipal Code.
- Mayoral Communications / Requested Action:
- Approval of Seating Chart for the Municipal Year
- City Council Committee Appointments and Assignments for Municipal Year
- Department Head / Assistants Appointments and/or Re-Appointments
- Board/Commission/Advisory Committee Appointments and/or Re-Appointments
- Appointment of Christopher J. Jump of Davis & Campbell L.L.C. as City Attorney
- Resolution Appointing City Attorney and Approving an Engagement Letter Pertaining to Legal Services for the City of Canton
- Appointment of Keith Plavec of Maurer-Stutz, Inc. as City Engineer
- Resolution Appointing City Engineer and Approving an Agreement with Maurer-Stutz, Inc. to Perform City Engineering Services for the City of Canton
- City Clerk Communications / Requested Action:
- Department Head Communications / Reports:
- Acting City Treasurer, Paula Grigsby
- Police Chief, Corey Miller
- Fire Chief, Scott Roos
- Street Superintendent, Dash Wilson
- Consent Agenda:
- None.
- City Council Communications / Committee Reports / Requested Action:
Public Safety and Legal: Alderperson Justin Nelson, Chair
- Alderperson Communication(s) and Committee Report(s)
- Ordinance Establishing a Downtown Entertainment District and Authorizing the Local Liquor Commissioner to Establishing Rules and Regulations Thereto (1st Reading)
Regulatory and Policy: Alderperson Angela Hale, Chair
- Alderperson Communication(s) and Committee Report(s)
- Approval of a Downtown Special Event Request for the Canton Cruise In to be held on Friday, June 19, 2026
Community and Economic Development: Alderperson John Lovell, Chair
- Alderperson Communication(s) and Committee Report(s)
- Ordinance Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Canton Business Development District Redevelopment Agreement by and between The City of Canton and Modern Health and Fitness, LLC
- Ordinance Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Canton Business Development District Redevelopment Agreement by and between The City of Canton and Ted Baker
- Ordinance Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Canton Business Development District Redevelopment Agreement by and between The City of Canton and Jesse Kidd D.B.A. Don and Nancy’s
Public Works: Alderperson Greg Gossett, Chair
- Alderperson Communication(s) and Committee Report(s)
- Resolution for Improvement Under the Illinois Highway Code approving the Allotment of $323,403.17 from the Motor Fuel Tax Funds to Pay for Phase I and II Preliminary Engineering Services for Improvements to Linn Street from Main Street to 5th Avenue, and Main Street from Linn Street to Hickory Street
- Approval of a Local Public Agency Engineering Services Agreement with Maurer-Stutz Inc. for $323,403.17 to Complete Phase I and II Engineering Services on Linn Street from Main Street to 5th Avenue, and Main Street from Linn Street to Hickory Street. MFT Funds will be Utilized to pay for the Engineering Services
- Resolution for Improvement Under the Illinois Highway Code Approving the Allotment of $38,552.74 from the Motor Fuel Tax Funds to Pay for Phase II Preliminary Engineering Services for ADA Curb Ramp Improvements to 6th Avenue from Elm Street to Dead End, Hanlon Street from 4th Avenue to 7th Avenue, Spruce Street from 6th Avenue to 7th Avenue, and Thompson Ct from Locust Street to Ash Street
- Approval of a Local Public Agency Engineering Services Agreement with Maurer-Stutz Inc. for $38,552.17 to Complete Phase II Engineering Services for ADA Curb Ramp Improvements to 6th Avenue from Elm Street to Dead End, Hanlon Street from 4th Avenue to 7th Avenue, Spruce Street from 6th Avenue to 7th Avenue, and Thompson Ct. from Locust Street to Ash Street. MFT Funds will be Utilized to pay for the Engineering Services
- Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the City of Canton and Canton Township for the Purpose of Garbage Pickup
Finance: Alderperson Andra Chamberlin, Chair
- Alderperson Communication(s) and Committee Report(s)
- Ordinance Establishing the Office of Deputy Treasurer, Appointing Andrew Fahrenbruch as Deputy Treasurer, and Authorizing the Deputy Treasurer as Signatory in Limited Circumstances
- Ordinance Authorizing Purchase and Financing of Ladder/Tower Truck for Canton Fire Department and Waiving Competitive Bidding Requirements in Relation to Same.
- Resolution Approving a Proposal for Architectural Services from Graham and Hyde Architects, Inc. and Authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement related to same
IT and Cybersecurity: Alderperson Dave Pickel, Chair
- Alderperson Communication(s) and Committee Report(s)
Labor and Employment: Alderperson Ralph Grimm, Chair
- Alderperson Communication(s) and Committee Report(s)
Property: Alderperson Patrick Ketcham, Chair
- Alderperson Communication(s) and Committee Report(s)
- Executive Session / Closed Meeting
Closed Meeting Pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11)
Adjournment