AGENDA

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN FOR A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CANTON, ILLINOIS, CALLED BY THE MAYOR, KENT MCDOWELL, WHICH IS BEING CALLED FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES:

• Approval of the Consent Agenda
• Approval of a Special Use Permit for Halo Solar to Mount Solar Array at 2115 N. Main Street, Canton, IL 61520
• Ordinance Regulating parking and Traffic patterns on South Sixth Avenue
• Approval of a Special Event Permit Request for the Greenwood Cemetery Headstone Cleaning/Repairing Workshop to be held May 23, 2026
• Ordinance Authorizing Contribution of $50,000.00 of Hotel/Motel Funds to Spoon River Partnership for Economic Development for Marketing and Tourism Purposes and for Events at the Opera House Plaza
• Ordinance Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a First Amendment to the Redevelopment Agreement by and between The City of Canton, Fulton County, Illinois and Giant Investors, Inc. and Giant Real Estate Investors, Inc. and Jeromie Hale (101 E. Elm St. / Phase 2
• Ordinance Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Canton Business District No. 1 Redevelopment Agreement by and between The City of Canton and Ledger Real Estate, LLC, Daniel R. Fitzjarrald, Midstate Apparel, LLC and Kara E. Fitzjarrald
• Ordinance Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Canton Business District  No. 1 Redevelopment Agreement by and between The City of Canton and Big Cat’s Bowls, LLC, Jason Coulter, and Emily Schaeffer
• Approval to Purchase a 2026 Ford F550 4×4 Chassis from Olathe Lincoln Ford, Inc. for the Street Department Bucket Truck
• Resolution Approving a Demolition Reimbursement Agreement related to Property Located at 157 West Hickory, Canton, IL 61520
• Ordinance Amending Budget Related Expenditures of Hotel/Motel Funds
• Discuss Budget Regarding FY27
• Approval to Hire Two New Firefighters
• Ordinance Amending Title 8, Chapter 12 (Parks) of the Canton Municipal Code and Establishing Rules and Regulations for Certain Parks
• Approval of Expenditures Regarding Electrical Improvements at the Opera House Plaza
• Ordinance Authorizing Mayor to Make Leases Related to 209 E. Chestnut Street, Canton, IL 61520

Said Special Meeting shall be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:00 p.m., at the Historic Depot on Donald E. Edwards Way, 50 North 4^th Avenue, Canton, IL 61520.

Kent McDowell, Mayor City of Canton

CITY OF CANTON

SPECIAL MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL AGENDA

March 25, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Historic Depot — Donald E. Edwards Way 50 North 4^th Avenue

Canton, IL 61520.

1. CALL TO ORDER

• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

• INVOCATION

• PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

• ADDITIONS OR CORRECTIONS TO THE AGENDA

• REQUESTED ACTION:

         Consent Agenda:

• Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting on March 3, 2026
  • Bill List
  • Treasurer’s Report
  • Police Report
  • Fire Report

         Public Safety and Legal: Alderperson Justin Nelson, Chair

• Alderperson Communication(s) and Committee Report(s)
• Approval of a Special Use Permit for Halo Solar to Mount Solar Array at 2115 N. Main Street. Canton, IL 61520
• Ordinance Regulating Parking and Traffic Patterns on South Sixth Avenue

           Regulatory and Policy: Alderperson Angela Hale, Chair

• Alderperson Communication(s) and Committee Report(s)
• Approval of a Special Event Permit Request for the Greenwood Cemetery Headstone Cleaning/Repairing Workshop to be held May 23, 2026

            Finance: Alderperson Andra Chamberlin, Chair

• Alderperson Communication(s) and Committee Report(s)
• Resolution Approving a Demolition Reimbursement Agreement related to Property Located at 157 West Hickory, Canton, IL 61520
• Ordinance Amending Budget Related Expenditures of Hotel/Motel Funds
• Discuss Budget Regarding FY27

            Community and Economic Development: Alderperson John Lovell, Chair

• Alderperson Communication(s) and Committee Report(s)
• Ordinance Authorizing Contribution of $50,000.00 of Hotel/Motel Funds to Spoon River Partnership for Economic Development for Marketing and Tourism Purposes and for Events at the Opera House Plaza
• Ordinance Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a First Amendment to the Redevelopment Agreement by and between The City of Canton, Fulton County, Illinois and Giant Investors, Inc. and Giant Real Estate Investors, Inc. and Jeromie Hale (101 E. Elm St. / Phase 2)
• Ordinance Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Canton Business District No.1 Redevelopment Agreement by and between The City of Canton and Ledger Real Estate, LLC, Daniel R. Fitzjarrald, Midstate Apparel, LLC and Kara E. Fitzjarrald
• Ordinance Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Canton Business District No.1 Redevelopment Agreement by and between The City of Canton and Big Cat’s Bowls, LLC, Jason Coulter, and Emily Schaeffer

Public Works: Alderperson Greg Gossett, Chair

• Alderperson Communication(s) and Committee Report(s)

• Approval to Purchase a 2026 Ford F550 4×4 Chassis from Olathe Lincoln Ford, Inc. for the Street Department Bucket Truck

          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)
• Approval to Hire Two New Firefighters

          Property: Alderperson Patrick Ketcham, Chair

• Alderperson Communication(s) and Committee Report(s)
• Ordinance Amending Title 8, Chapter 12 (Parks) of the Canton Municipal Code and Establishing Rules and Regulations for Certain Parks
• Approval of Expenditures Regarding Electrical Improvements at the Park Plaza
• Ordinance Authorizing Mayor to Make Leases Related to 209 E. Chestnut Street, Canton, IL 61520

• Executive Session / Closed Meeting

• Adjournment