AGENDA
NOTICE OF MEETING AND AGENDA FOR
CANTON CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, October 6, 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, Lance Lusk
- Street Superintendent, Dash Wilson
- Finance Director, Caitlyn Leingang
- Consent Agenda:
- Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting on September 15, 2026
- Bill List
- 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)
- Approval of a Special Event and Road Closure Request from the YMCA for the Annual Turkey Trot to be held November 26, 2026 from 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
- Ordinance Amending Title 6, Chapter 22 (SYNTHETIC ALTERNATIVE DRUGS) of the Canton Municipal Code
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 No. 1 Redevelopment Agreement by and between The City of Canton, Fulton County, Illinois and Linn Lanes, Inc. and Juliet A. White (635 E. Linn St.)
- Approval of a Request to Contribute $50,000.00 to Canton History and Arts Alliance (CHAA) to come out of the Hotel Motel Tax Fund.
- Ordinance Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Canton Business District Redevelopment Agreement by and between The City of Canton and Spoon River Counseling and Wellness, PLLC, and Phillips Canton Holdings, LLC
Public Works: Alderperson Dave Pickel, Chair
- Alderperson Communication(s) and Committee Report(s)
- Approval to award 1st Avenue and Park Plaza Ct Concrete Sidewalk and Approach Replacement Bid to Verado Construction LLC in the Amount of $37,000
Finance: Alderperson Andra Chamberlin, Chair
- Alderperson Communication(s) and Committee Report(s)
IT and Cybersecurity: Alderperson Colin Davis, 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)
- Ordinance Authorizing Purchase of 128 E. Ash Street, Canton, IL 61520
- Executive Session / Closed Meeting
- Adjournment