City of Pontiac City Council met Dec. 3.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
The regular meeting of the Pontiac City Council was held on Monday, December 3, 2018 in the City Hall Council Chambers.
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, Hicks, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
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, Hicks, Bradshaw, 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 four 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 Hicks, that the items on the consent agenda be approved as presented.
A. Motion Eckhoff, second by Hicks to approve the minutes of the November 19, 2018 City Council meeting as written. On a roll call vote, motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hicks, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
B. Motion by Eckhoff second by Hicks to approve payment of bills totaling $12,771.67 from the TIF I Fund. On a roll call vote, motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hicks, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
C. Motion by Eckhoff, second by Hicks to approve the payment of bills totaling $388,077.63 from all other funds. On a roll call vote, motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hicks, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
D. Motion by Eckhoff, second by Hicks, to approve the City Council Calendar for 2019. On a roll call vote, motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hicks, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
REGULAR AGENDA
A. Report from the Planning Commission (1) Ordinance 2018-O-030
Motion by Alvey, second by Bradshaw to approve Ordinance 2018-O-030, amending the Pontiac Zoning Ordinance regarding the definition of indoor recreation and building spacing requirement, as written. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-1. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Hicks, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
Nay vote recorded: Gabor
(2) Ordinance 2018-O-031
Motion by Swanson, Second by Myers to approve Ordinance 2018-O-031, and ordinance amending the limitation on video gaming in the historic downtown business area as written. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-1. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Hicks, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
Nay vote recorded: Gabor
B. Ordinance 2018-O-027 - Levy Ordinance
Motion by Gabor, second by Eckhoff to approve Ordinance 2018-O-027, the ordinance levying tax within the City of Pontiac, as written. On a roll call vote, motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hicks, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
C. Central Business Parking
(1) Ordinance 2018-0-028
Motion by Alvey, second by Hicks to approve Ordinance 2018-O-028, an ordinance amending the parking areas in the downtown business district and hours from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. where indicated, as written. On a roll call vote, motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hicks, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
(2) Ordinance 2018-O-029
Motion by Alvey, second by Hicks to approve Ordinance 2018-O-029, an ordinance amending the time limit parking hours in the Central Business District from (2) hours to now (3) hours. On a roll call vote, motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hicks, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
D. Winter Storm Policy Review
Chris Brock and Scott Runyon reviewed the winter storm policies for the City. E. Employee Christmas Gifts
Motion by Kallas, second by Bradshaw to approve the City Employee Christmas gifts to full time employees, $50.00 cash and part-time employees, paid on call and volunteer will receive $25.00 cash. On a roll call vote, motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hicks, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
F Vermillion Valley Crime Stoppers
Police Chief, Jim Woolford, explained to Council the program of Vermillion Valley Crime Stoppers, Funds to pay confirmed tips will be from the Seized activity account. Motion by Gabor, second by Swanson to approve the Vermillion Valley Crime Stoppers programed as presented On a roll call vote, motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hicks, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
G. Sign Permit - 110 W. Water Street
Motion by Eckhoff, second by Kallas to approve the sign at 110 W. Water Street as applied. On a roll call vote, motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hicks, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
H. John Rupe Excavating - Change Order Request
Motion by Myers, second by Hicks to approve the change order request from John Rupe Excavation in the amount of $2,880.00 for extra work at the Chautauqua Pool demolition. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hicks, Bradshaw, Myers, and Wille. Abstain recorded: Gabor
I. Bid Award - Demolition - 736 Main Street
Motion by Wille, second by Hicks to approve the bid of $5,170.00 to Rupe Excavating for the demolition of the home at 736 Main Street. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hicks, Bradshaw, Myers, and Wille. Abstain: Gabor
J Contract with Caterpillar
Motion by Hicks, second by Alvey to approve the Agreement between the City of Pontiac and Caterpillar, with Caterpillar funding the training and equipment needed for the plant’s small space areas, once the agreement is approved by both parties and allow staff to sign agreement. On a roll call vote, motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hicks, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
Mayor Comments
The Mayor noted that even though there is no longer a radio station here in Pontiac, there will still be a morning show, done remotely.
City Council Comments
Alderman Kallas asked if there is a know time when O’Reilly Parts will open. Staff thought sometime in January.
Alderman Alvey asked about, Donnelly’s, now LLC, if there is anything to the rumors of plant closing. Staff had not heard anything.
Alderwomen Eckhoff noted that Cleary Street was opened and looked great.
Administrator Comments
Bob Karls said there was continued discussion on the Republic Garbage Contract.
Public Comments
Bruce Baker of 1520 S. Mill Street asked about the potholes in his neighborhood. Todd Casey gave the Council information on the Pontiac Pedals Program.
Adjournment
On motion duly made and seconded, the regular meeting of the City Council was adjourned.
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