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AGENDA

NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA FOR

CANTON CITY COUNCIL

COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMENT AND LABOR COMMITTEE MEETING

TUESDAY, May 20, 2024 – 5:30 p.m.

Historic Depot – Donald E. Edwards Way

50 North 4th Avenue, Canton, IL 61520

 Community and Economic Development Members:

John Lovell (Chair), Justin Nelson, Andra Chamberlin, John Lovell, Ralph Grimm

Employment Committee Members:

Ralph Grimm (Chair), Justin Nelson, John Lovell, Andra Chamberlin

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

1.         CALL TO ORDER

2.         ROLL CALL

3.         COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT / ACTION ITEMS:

  • Discuss Angela and Nick Orwig D.B.A. Encore Dance Academy
  • Discuss Kim and Jon Newburn D.B.A. American Grille.
  • Discuss Nilam S. RAJ D.B.A. Canton Inn
  • Discuss J&B Properties LLC
  • Ordinance Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a First Amendment to a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) & Business Development District (BDD) Redevelopment Agreement by and between the City of Canton and 309 Developments, LLC and Jed Rhoades and Max Kumer (Fulton Square Project)

4.         EMPLOYMENT AND LABOR COMMITTEE REPORTS / ACTION ITEMS:

            (A) Discuss Budget and Economic Development Administrator

            (B) Application for City Treasurer Position

6.         ADJOURNMENT

NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA FOR

CANTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 – 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

  1. 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:
  • City Clerk Communications / Requested Action:
  • Department Head Communications / Reports:
  • City Treasurer, Crystal Wilkinson
  • Police Chief, Mike Eveland
  • Fire Chief, Scott Roos
  • Public Utilities Manager, Joe Carruthers
  • Consent Agenda:
  • Approval of the Minutes of the 1st Regular City Council Meeting on May 6, 2025
  • Approval of the Minutes of the 2nd Regular City Council Meeting on May 6, 2025
  • Bill List
  • Treasurer’s Report
  • Public Works Report
  • Police Report
  • 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 Regulating the Operation of Low-Speed Electric Bicycles and Low-Speed Gas Bicycles
  • Ordinance Approving an Amendment to a City of Canton Lakeshore Lease with Dustin A. and Anne C. Grzanich
  • Ordinance Authorizing the Purchase of Three (3) New Police Vehicles

            Regulatory and Policy: Alderperson Angela Hale, Chair

  • Alderperson Communication(s) and Committee Report(s)
  • Approval of a Class F Special Liquor License for Billy’s Tap, for the Closing Ceremonies of the Canton Bicentennial, to be held on June 29 in the Downtown
  • Approval of a Class F Special Liquor License for Brew-n-Cue for an After Hours Mixer hosted by MidAmerica National Bank to be held on June 19 at the bank

            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 a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) & Business Development District (BDD) Redevelopment Agreement by and between the City of Canton and 309 Developments, LLC and Jed Rhoades and Max Kumer (Fulton Square Project)
  • Action to be taken on the Following TIF/BDD Applications and/or Agreements
  1. Angela and Nick Orwig D.B.A. Encore Dance Academy
    1. Kim and Jon Newburn D.B.A. American Grille
    1. Nilam S. RAJ D.B.A. Canton Inn
    1. J&B Properties, 25/29 East Side Square

Public Works: Alderperson Greg Gossett, Chair

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

            Finance: Alderperson Andra Chamberlin, Chair

  • Alderperson Communication(s) and Committee Report(s)
  • Approval to Purchase Four Portable Radios from Ragan Communications in the Amount of $14,966.80 to be paid from the 911 Fund
  • Approval to Purchase Vehicle Extrication Tools from Municipal Emergency Services
  • Approval of a Pay Application #5 for the Opera House Plaza
  • Approval of Municipal Aggregation with Dacott

            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 of Police Officer Hiring Plan for FY26

            Property: Alderperson Patrick Ketcham, Chair

  • Alderperson Communication(s) and Committee Report(s)
  • Opera House Update
  1. Executive Session / Closed Meeting
  1. Adjournment