City of Pontiac City Council met Nov. 19.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
The regular meeting of the Pontiac City Council was held on Monday, November 19, 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, Causer, Bradshaw, Gabor and Wille.
Absent: Hicks and Myers
PUBLIC HEARING - LOW INTEREST LOAN FINANCIAL APPLICATION
Mayor Russell called the Public Hearing to order at 7:02 P.M. An explanation on the EPA low- interest loan for the Waste Water plant project was explained by Jake Kinkade.
Mayor Russell asked is there were any comments from the public. Hearing none he closed the public hearing at 7:05 P.M.
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 Bradshaw, second by Kallas that the items on the consent agenda be approved as presented.
A. Motion by Bradshaw, second by Kallas to approve the minutes of the November 5, 2018 City Council meeting as written. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Causer, Bradshaw, Gabor and Wille.
B. Motion by Bradshaw second by Kallas to approve payment of bills totaling $4,708.05 from the TIF I Fund. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Causer, Bradshaw, Gabor and Wille.
C. Motion by Bradshaw, second by Kallas to approve the payment of bills totaling $349,800.71 from all other funds. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Causer, Bradshaw, Gabor and Wille.
REGULAR AGENDA
A. Ordinance 2018-O-025 Midwest Power Partners Special Use and Variance
Mr. & Mrs. Murray, whose home will be adjacent to the solar farms again protested surrounding their home with the solar farms. They noted they did not know what the property around their home was zoned.
Motion by Gabor, second by Kallas to approve Ordinance 2018-O-025, a special use permit for a solar farm by Midwest Power Partners, LLC with removing the variance language regarding fencing. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Causer, Bradshaw, Gabor and Wille.
B. Ordinance 2018-O-026
Motion by Gabor, second by Bradshaw to approve Ordinance 2018-O-026, a special use permit for a solar farm by Illini Power, LLC with removing the variance language regarding fencing. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Causer, Bradshaw, Gabor and Wille.
C. Summer Shindig Presentation
Marlon Eilts gave his presentation to Council regarding wanting to have a Summer Shindig in Riverside Park which will include bands, venders, food, beverages, including beer and wine. Areas will be fenced off of the alcohol sales. Possible date is June 15th from 4:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. He has already had pledges from local business. He is asking Council for the use of the park and a liquor permit
Motion by Eckhoff, second by Causer to move forward with the plans for the Summer Shindig. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Causer, Bradshaw, Gabor and Wille
D. Final EPA Low Interest Loan Package Approval
Motion by Alvey, second by Swanson to approve the Mayor to sign the EPA loan application documents for the Waste Water Treatment Plant project. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Causer, Bradshaw, Gabor and Wille
E. Facade Grant - 109 W. Madison Street
Motion by Eckhoff, second by Alvey to approve the Facade Grant to 109 W. Madison Street, for a fabric awning at a cost to the City of $1,810.84. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Causer, Bradshaw, Gabor and Wille
F. Insurance Package Renewal
Motion by Alvey, second by Bradshaw to approve the insurance package renewal for liabilities, property and workman’s compensation package at a cost of $561,257.00. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Causer, Bradshaw, Gabor and Wille
The City will receive an Illinois Public Risk Grant for 2019 in the amount of $24,267.00 to go towards the cost of insurance.
G. Police Pension Annual Report
Mike Hensen gave the required Police Pension Report for the period of April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018.
H. Fire Pension Annual Report
Scott Runyon gave the required Police Pension Report for the period of April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018.
I. Ordinance 2018-O-027
Bob Karls explained to Council the proposed levy ordinance. What funds are used, real estate taxes and the required amount to go towards police and fire pensions.
The ordinance will be voted on in the December meeting.
J. Elks Fireworks
Motion by Bradshaw, second by Causer to approve donating to the Elks Club Fireworks the amount of $4,500.00 which is one-half of what is needed and that amount could be decreased depending on other donations. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Causer, Bradshaw, Gabor and Wille.
K. Republic Contract
Further discussion on the Republic Garbage contract. The community will need to be educated and informed of the new regulations.
L. Precision Planting
Jason Webster explained to Council their farm education programs and would like to start a new project that will recycle water from the retention pond to the irrigate farm crops.
Motion by Gabor, second by Wille to approve the tile installment to the farm lease for the water recycling project. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Causer, Bradshaw, Gabor and Wille.
M. Request for Proposals - City Owned Land in TIF II
Motion by Alvey, second by Kallas to approve the request for proposals for work on the City owned land in the TIF II district for the tile/water recycle project. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Causer, Bradshaw, Gabor and Wille.
Mayor Comments
None
City Council Comments
None
Administrator Comments
None
Public Comments
None
Executive Session
Motion by Alvey, second by Causer to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss personnel, collective negotiating matters and property disposition.
Return from Executive Session
Adjournment
On motion duly made and seconded, the regular meeting of the City Council was adjourned.
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