McLean County Times

City of Pontiac City Council met May 6.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

The regular meeting of the Pontiac City Council was held 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, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES for April 15, 2019

Motion by Gabor, second by Alvey to approve the minutes of the April 15, 2019 minutes as written, On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

ADJOURN SINE DEI

SWEARING IN ELECTED OFFICIALS

Mayor Russell swore in the elected officials; Ward 1 Alderman, William Swanson; Ward 2 Alderman, Kelly A. Eckhoff; Ward 4 Alderman, Jayme Bradshaw; and Ward 5 Alderman, Brian M. Gabor. Ward 3 Alderman, Donald Hicks will be sworn in at a later meeting.

Mayor Russell then swore in the members of the Pontiac Civic Center Authority, William Swanson, Kelly Eckhoff, Jayme Bradshaw and Brian Gabor.

Mayor Russell called the regular of the City Council.

The City Clerk was directed to call roll, and the following members of the Council were present: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, 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, 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 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 Bradshaw, second by Myers, that the items on the consent agenda be approved as presented.

A. Motion by Bradshaw, second by Myers to approve payment of bills totaling $24,220.43 from the TIF I Fund. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

B. Motion by Bradshaw, second by Myers to approve the payment of bills totaling $544,049.54 from all other funds. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

C. Motion by Bradshaw, second by Myers, to approve the fireworks License to Melrose Pyrotechnics Inc. for the July 5th, 2019 fireworks at the Pontiac Elks Club. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

D. Motion by Bradshaw, second by Myers to approve a raffle license to Amalgamated Local UAW 2096. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

E. Motion by Bradshaw, second by Myers to refer a variance petition for Tim & Diana Dennis to Planning Commission. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

REGULAR AGENDA

A. Ordinance 2019-O-007 Kelly Variance 1612 Meadowlark

Motion by Myers, second by Bradshaw to approve Ordinance 2019-O-007, allowing Paul Kelly at 1612 Meadowlark to install a retractable golf net structure in his real yard with a height of 25 ft. as written. On a roll call vote, motion carried 7-1. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Bradshaw, Myers, and Wille. Nay vote recorded: Gabor

Ordinance 2019-O-008 - TDK Enterprises, LLC - 624 W. Howard Street

Motion by Alvey, second by Kallas to approve Ordinance 2019-O-008, allowing a Special Use to allow the construction and operation of an outdoor restaurant at 624 W. Howard St. as written. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

B. Municipal Band Annual Report

Scott Schickel presented to Council the annual report and budget for the City Municipal Band for 2019-2020. The first concert in Riverside Park will be May 31, 2019. The last being July 19, 2019. They are possibly looking into buying a sound system with the money saved by budget.

C. Ordinance 2019-O-009

Motion by Kallas, second by Eckhoff to approve Ordinance 2019-O-009, amending the Code of Ordinances on Alcoholic Beverages in regards to a Class F License. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

D. IPRF Grant - Equipment Purchase

Motion by Eckhoff, second by Bradshaw to approve Police Department purchasing Tasers, a thermal imaging camera, upgraded flashlights, SUV storage Systems and a Halligan Tool for each squad, using the funds received from an IRPF Grant in the amount of $24,267.00. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

E. CBD Parking Enforcement Update

Bob Karls presented to Council an update on the Central Business Parking Enforcement. 167 parking or warning tickets have been issued. There are still some issues to be worked out, but overall enforcement has worked.

F. Corcoran Facade Grant

Motion by Gabor, second by Myers to approve the facade grant in the amount of $3,800.00 to repair brick deterioration in the storefronts of 301,303 & 305 W. Madison street. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

G. Bid Authorization

Motion by Alvey, second by Kallas to go out for bids for the Waste Water Treatment Plant project. This is 45 day bid period. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

Mayor Comments

Mayor Russell noted that the Art Fair was a success.

Administrator Comments

None

Council Comments

Alderwomen Eckhoff reminded all of the Electronic Drop Off day at the highschool on May 11, 2019 from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P. M.

Alderman Kallas asked about the standing water on South Oak Street.

Public Comments

Kris Studley asked about the charge by Republic Services for the flood debris that needs to be picked up.

Executive Session

Motion by Alvey, second by Bradshaw to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss property Acquisition.

Return from Executive Session

Adjournment

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

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