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 4^th Avenue, Canton, Illinois 61520

Agendas and Minutes are available online at: www.cantonillinois.org

1. Call to Order

1. 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:

• Declaring a Local State of Emergency and Executive Order.
• IHDA Presentation by Becky Darling
• Dumpster Days September 8-12
• Local Election Campaign Information
• Cemetery GIS Update

• City Clerk Communications / Requested Action:

• Department Head Communications / Reports:

• Acting Treasurer, Paula Grigsby

• 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 August 4, 2026

• Bill List
• Fire Report

1. 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 U Liquor License for 1909 Central LLC.

• Approval of  Class DED Liquor Licenses for all Approved Licensed Establishments wanting to Participate in the Downtown Entertainment District Events.

            Community and Economic Development: Alderperson John Lovell, Chair

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

• Ordinance Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a First Amendment to the Business District Redevelopment Agreement by and Between the City of Canton and Cody and Emily Crumb

• Ordinance Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Business District Development Agreement by and between the City of Canton and Morey Denney

• Ordinance Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Economic Incentive Agreement with Jai Ambe Ma Corp.

Public Works: Alderperson Dave Pickel, Chair

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

• 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

• Resolution for Improvement Under the Illinois Highway Code approving the allotment of $63,997.74 from the Motor Fuel Tax Funds to pay for Phase II Preliminary Engineering Services for ADA curb ramp improvements to Hanlon Street from 4^th Avenue to 7^th Avenue, Spruce Street from 6^th Avenue to 7^th Avenue, and Thompson Ct from Locust Street to Ash Street

• Approval of a Local Public Agency Engineering Services Agreement with Maurer-Stutz, Inc. for $63,997.74 to complete Phase II Engineering Services for ADA curb ramp improvements to Hanlon Street from 4^th Avenue to 7^th Avenue, Spruce Street from 6^th Avenue to 7^th Avenue, and Thompson Ct from Locust Street to Ash Street.  MFT funds will be utilized to pay for the Engineering Services.

            Finance: Alderperson Andra Chamberlin, Chair

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

            IT and Cybersecurity:

• 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)

•  Approval to Award the Fire Station Roof Removal and Replacement Project Bid to   Holthaus Companies, Inc.

11. Executive Session / Closed Meeting

12. Adjournment