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City of Pontiac City Council met January 22

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City of Pontiac City Council met Jan. 22.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

Mayor Pro Temp Gabor 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, Causer, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

Presentation of New Police Officer

Chief Woolford introduced to Council the newest police officer, Zachary Charlier.

CONSENT AGENDA

Mayor Pro Temp Gabor stated that there were five 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 Myers, second by Alvey, that the items on the consent agenda be approved as presented.

A. Motion Myers, second by Alvey to approve the minutes of the January 7, 2019 City Council meeting as written. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Causer, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

B. Motion by Myers second by Alvey to refer a petition to amend final plat to Fairway View Subdivision to the Planning Commission. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Causer, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

C. Motion by Myers, second by Alvey to approve a parade permit for the PTHS Run for Respect on April 13, 2019. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Causer, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

D. Motion by Myers, second by Alvey to approve payment of bills totaling $1,668.84 from the TIF I Fund. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Causer, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

E. Motion by Myers, second by Alvey to approve the payment of bills totaling $175,270.21 from all other funds. On a roll call vote, motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Causer, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

REGULAR AGENDA

A. Ordinance 2019-O-001

Motion by Alvey, second by Gabor to approve Ordinance 2019-O-001, ordinance mending Chapter 3 of the Code of Ordinances entitled Alcoholic Beverages, regarding special events and the rules for said events, as written. On a roll call vote, motion carried 7-1. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Causer, Bradshaw, Gabor and Wille. Nay vote recorded: Myers

B. Use of Riverside Park - Shindig

Motion by Eckhoff, second by Causer to approve the use of Riverside Park for a special Event, “Shindig” on June 15, 2019, as requested and to follow all the rules of a special event in a City park. On a roll call vote, motion carried 7-1. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Causer, Bradshaw, Gabor and Wille. Nay vote recorded: Myers.

C. Chautauqua DNR Permit

Motion by Eckhoff, second by Wille to approve spending $1,080.00 from the TIF Fund, for an application with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for a permit to put a fountain in Chautauqua Park, where Humiston Pool was located. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Causer, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

D. OSF Healthcare Correspondence - EMS

Discussion on the correspondence received from OSF Healthcare regarding an on-going problem with inter-hospital ambulance transfers.

Mayor Comments

None

Administrator Comments

None

Council Comments

None

Public Comments

Yvonne Hallock asked for explanation of the DNA permit for the fountain.

Council Study Session - 2019-2020 Budget

Discussion on 2019-2020 budget

Executive Session

Motion by Alvey, second by Myers to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss collective negotiating matters and personnel.

Return from Executive Session Adjournment

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

https://www.pontiac.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01222019-623

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