City of Pontiac Council met April 3.
Here is the minutes as provided by the Council:
The regular meeting of the Pontiac City Council was held on Monday, April 3, 2017 in the
City Hall Council Chambers.
Mayor Russell called to order the regular meeting at 7:00 p.m.
The City Clerk was directed to call roll, and the following members of the Council were
present: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Causer, Hicks, Myers, Gabor and Wille. Absent:
Panno.
MEETING OF THE PONTIAC CIVIC CENTER AUTHORITY
Mayor Russell asked that the record show the same Aldermen present for this meeting as
are present for the regular Council meeting: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Causer,
Hicks, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
Mayor Russell asked if there was any business to come before the Civic Center Board this
evening. Hearing none, he declared the meeting closed.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Russell stated that there were three items on the consent agenda. He asked if there
was a need to have any item removed for later discussion. Hearing none, motion made by
Eckhoff second by Kallas that the items on the consent agenda be approved as presented.
A. Motion by Eckhoff, second by Kallas to approve the minutes of the March 20, 2017
City Council meeting as written. On a roll call vote, motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded:
Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Causer, Hicks, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
B. Motion by Eckhoff, second by Kallas to approve payment of bills totaling $4,277.22
from the TIF I Fund. On a roll call vote, motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey,
Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Causer, Hicks, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
C. Motion by Eckhoff, second by Kallas to approve payment of bills totaling $274,632.48
from all other funds. On a roll call vote, motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey,
Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Causer, Hicks, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
REGULAR AGENDA
A. Friendship City Agreement
Council “Face-timed” with the County Council of Huaxian, of The Peoples’ Republic of
China. Mayor Russell talked with their Council and told them about our City, population,
government and points of interest. The Council of the County of Huaxian, then told our
Council the same points of interest. Both Mayors’ invited each other to visit.
Motion by Swanson, second by Wille to approve the Letter of Intent for a Friendship City
Relationship between the County of Huaxian, Peoples’ Republic of China and Pontiac. On
a roll call vote, motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas,
Causer, Hicks, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
B. Presentation - Funding PROUD
Gene Burnett presented to Council the status of PROUD, plans for upcoming programs,
events and financials. Council decided to continue discussion on the funding request.
C. Rent Subsidy Application - Nerdy Techz
Motion by Alvey, second by Wille to approve the rent subsidy program for Kenny Ehresman
of Nerdy Techz, an IT Service/Sale business, located at 104 E. Madison Street. On a roll
call vote, motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas,
Causer, Hicks, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
D. Ordinance 2017-O-004 - 2017-2018 Budget
Motion by Kallas, second by Eckhoff to approve Ordinance 2017-O-004, Fiscal Year, 2017-
2018, Budget for the City of Pontiac, as written. On a roll call vote, motion carried 9-0.
Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Causer, Hicks, Myers, Gabor and
Wille.
E. Annexation Petition
Motion by Gabor, second by Wille to approve the Annexation Petition and Assigning Zoning
Classification for 1211 Indiana Ave. as written. On a roll call vote, motion carried 9-0. Aye
votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Causer, Hicks, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
F. Manhole Bid Award
Motion by Alvey, second by Causer to table the Manhole Bid Award. On a roll call vote,
motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Causer, Hicks,
Myers, Gabor and Wille.
G. Contract Award - Bridge Inspections
Motion by Eckhoff, second by Kallas to award the contract for bridge inspections in the City,
to Farnsworth Group at a cost of $4,100.00. On a roll call vote, motion carried 9-0. Aye
votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Causer, Hicks, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
H. Infrastructure Committee
Alderman Gabor went over the minutes of the Infrastructure Committee meeting held on
March 22, 2017. Discussed was the 2017-2018 Capitol Project Plan.
I. License Agreement - Livingston County Housing Authority
Motion by Swanson, second by Hicks to approve the License Agreement between the City
and Livingston County Housing Authority to construct a bus shelter at Meadowview Court
for school children. On a roll call vote, motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey,
Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Causer, Hicks, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
Mayor Comments
None
City Council Comments
Alderman Wille asked about the property in disrepair at 736 N. Main Street. Staff is
working on location of one of the property owners.
Alderman Gabor asked about the residence, also in bad shape across from Dargan Park.
When the Building & Zoning Department is back up in staff, they will look into status.
Administrator Comments
None
Public Comments
Chamber of Commerce mentioned the upcoming Issues & Eggs.
Executive Session
Motion by Alvey, second by Swanson to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss Personnel
and Collective Negotiating Matters. On a roll call vote, motion carried 9-0. Aye votes
recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Causer, Hicks, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
Return form Executive Session
Adjournment
On motion duly made and seconded, the regular meeting of the City Council was
adjourned.
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