McLean County Times

Pontiac City Council met July 3.

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

Mayor Russell called to order the meeting of the City Council 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, Myers, Gabor and Wille. Absent: Hicks and 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, 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 eight 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 June 19, 2017 City Council meeting as written. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Causer, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

B. Motion by Eckhoff, second by Kallas to approve payment of bills totaling $59,933.27 from the TIF I Fund. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Causer, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

C. Motion by Eckhoff, second by Kallas to approve payment of bills totaling $2,873.51 from the TIF II Fund. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Causer, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

D. Motion by Eckhoff, second by Kallas to approve payment of bills totaling $289,496.36 from all other funds. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Causer, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

E. Motion by Eckhoff, second by Kallas to refer a petition filed by Kandi Ford for a special use permit for a tattoo & art gallery. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Causer, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

F. Motion by Eckhoff, second by Kallas to refer a variance petition at 1318 N. Locust filed by Scott Woodburn. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Causer, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

G. Motion by Eckhoff, second by Kallas to approve a street closing of the 800 block of S. Walnut Street for a block party on Friday, July 14, 2017. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8- 0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Causer, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

H. Motion by Eckhoff, second by Kallas to approve a raffle license for Pontiac Correctional Center Employee Benefit Committee. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Causer, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

Regular Agenda

A. Transfer of Ownership of Deerfield Road Water Main to Illinois American Water

Motion by Gabor, second by Swanson to approve the transfer of ownership of the water main

on Deerfield Road to Illinois American Water as documented. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Causer, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

B. Ash Tree Removal Proposal - Trost Tree Experts

Motion by Kallas, second by Wille to contract Trost Tree Service to remove the 49 dead and dying ash trees and to grind stumps at a cost of $23,335.00. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Causer, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

C. Street Department Purchase - Bobcat Planer Attachment

Motion by Eckhoff, second by Swanson to approve the purchase of a planer for the Street Departments Bobcat skidsteer from Bobcat of Bloomington at a cost of $16,069.00. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Causer, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

D. Review of Video Gaming Revenue

Discussion on the video gaming in Pontiac and the revenue that is generated.

E. rTown App

Motion by Wille, second by Alvey to approve the purchase and use of the rTown app for the promotion of tourism and economic development for the remainder of 2017 at a cost of $500.00 and re-evaluate for 2018 at a cost of $2,400.00. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Causer, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

Mayor Comments

None

City Council Comments

Alderwomen Eckhoff noted that she has seen golf carts on Old Rt 66. She inquired if the rules were given to the owners when they renewed their licenses each year. Alderman Wille noted the new pedestrian crossing signs. Alderman Kallas asked again about the house near Dargan Park.

Administrator Comments

Set Infrastructure Committee meeting on July 10, 2017 at 4:40 P.M. and the Community Services meeting on July 10, 2017 at 3:30 P.M.

Public Comments

A resident from Westview Park area asked Council about the hard playing surfaces at the park, the need for a walking path to the park and requested more stop signs near the park.

Executive Session

Motion by Alvey, second by Swanson to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss Collective Negotiating Matters. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Causer, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

Return from Executive Session

Adjournment

On motion duly made and seconded, the regular meeting of the City Council was adjourned.

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