AGENDA
NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA FOR
CANTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, August 4, 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:
- Police Chief, Corey Miller
- Fire Chief, Lance Lusk
- Street Superintendent, Dash Wilson
- Consent Agenda:
- Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting on July 21, 2026
- Approval of Closed Meeting Minutes on 10/21/2025, 11/04/2025, 11/18/2025, 12/02/2025, 12/16/2025, 01/06/2026, and 1/20/2026
- Resolution as to whether (1) The need for Confidentiality Still Exists as to all or part of the Closed Minutes or (2) that the Closed Meeting Minutes or Portion thereof no longer require Confidential Treatment and are Available for Public Inspection
- Bill List
- Treasurer’s Report
- City Council Communications / Committee Reports / Requested Action:
Public Safety and Legal: Alderperson Justin Nelson, Chair
- Alderperson Communication(s) and Committee Report(s)
- Ordinance Authorizing the Purchase of One (1) 2027 Ford F350, and Related Options and Accessories, and Waiving Competitive Bidding Requirements in Relation to Same
Regulatory and Policy: Alderperson Angela Hale, Chair
- Alderperson Communication(s) and Committee Report(s)
- Approval of a Class F, Special Event Liquor License Request from White Oak Tap Inc. for the Van Halen Experience, Jump Event to be held August 21 at the Opera House Plaza
Community and Economic Development: Alderperson John Lovell, Chair
- Alderperson Communication(s) and Committee Report(s)
Public Works: Alderperson Dave Pickel, Chair
- Alderperson Communication(s) and Committee Report(s)
- Review and possible Approval of the Bid for the MFT HMA Resurfacing of Various Streets in the City of Canton
- Review and possible Approval of the Bid for the MFT Spray Patching on Various Streets in the City of Canton
- Ordinance Authorizing and Ratifying the Purchase of One (1) Versalift SST-40-EIH Aerial Unit and Related Options and Accessories, Waiving Competitive Bidding Requirements Related to Same
Finance: Alderperson Andra Chamberlin, Chair
- Alderperson Communication(s) and Committee Report(s)
- Approve Service Agreement between The City of Canton and Crystal Creek Advisory Group, DBA Schooley Mitchell (SM)
IT and Cybersecurity:
- Alderperson Communication(s) and Committee Report(s)
Labor and Employment: Alderperson Ralph Grimm, Chair
- Alderperson Communication(s) and Committee Report(s)
- Approval of Step 2 Answers to Grievances filed by Members of the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council, Unit #840 (Grievance Nos. GR-260508-MMOR, GR-260508-PCXB, and GR-260508-STWH)
Property: Alderperson Patrick Ketcham, Chair
- Alderperson Communication(s) and Committee Report(s)
- Approval of the Bid Quote #32351 from M&O Environmental Company for an Asbestos Abatement at the former Funeral Home Located at 209 E. Chestnut Street
- Executive Session / Closed Meeting
- Adjournment