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City of Pontiac City Council met June 3.

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, Kallas, Causer, Hicks, 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, Kallas, Hicks, 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 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 Kallas, second by Hicks, that the items on the consent agenda be approved as presented.

A. Motion by Kallas, second by Hicks, to approve the minutes of the May 20, 2019 City Council Meeting. On a roll call vote, motion carried 7-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Kallas, Hicks, Causer, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

B. Motion by Kallas, second by Hicks, to approve payment of bills totaling $5,286.11 from the TIF I Fund. On a roll call vote, motion carried 7-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Kallas, Hicks, Causer, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

C. Motion by Kallas, second by Hicks to approve the payment of bills totaling $298,066.59 from all other funds. On a roll call vote, motion carried 7-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Kallas, Hicks, Causer, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

D. Motion by Kallas, second by Hicks, to approve a Transient license to Tree-Ripe Citrus Co. as applied. On a roll call vote, motion carried 7-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Kallas, Hicks, Causer, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

E. Motion by Kallas, second by Hicks to approve a Transient license to E3i Ventures d/b/a Xtreme Fireworks as applied. On a roll call vote, motion carried 7-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Kallas, Hicks, Causer, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

REGULAR AGENDA

A. Confirm Easement Vacation Gardner/Ewing Second Addition of Fairway View Subdivision

Motion by Myers, second by Causer to confirm the easement vacation adjacent to Lot 56 to the Gardner/Ewing Second Addition of Fairway View Subdivision as requested. No objections from Utility Companies. On a roll call vote, motion carried 6-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Kallas, Hicks, Causer, Myers, and Wille. Abstain vote recorded: Gabor

B. Confirm Easement Vacation 3rd Addition to Countryside Estates

Motion by Myers, second by Causer to confirm the easement vacation adjacent to Lot 71 and Lots 72 adjacent to the 3rd Addition to Countryside Estates as requested. No objections from Utility Companies. On a roll call vote, motion carried 7-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Kallas, Hicks, Causer, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

C. Bike Path

Jeff Martin with the Farnsworth Group introduced some ideas for the City Wide Bike Path. On June 18, 2019 there will be an open house at the City Hall Council Chambers from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. inviting the public for their input.

WiFi Weather Warning Splash Pad

Motion by Gabor, second by Causer to approve the purchase a wireless internet access at the RecPlex at a bid price of $6,750.00 and a ThorGuard Warning System from BAM WX LLC at a price of $2,500.00 for the Splash Pad. Both will work together to warn Rec Plex and Splash Pad tat there is a storm within a 2-miles radius. On a roll call vote, motion carried 7-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Kallas, Hicks, Causer, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

D. Antenna Use Request

Motion by Causer, second by Kallas to approve a license agreement for the use of the antenna on top of the fire station by local amateur operators. On a roll call vote, motion carried 7-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Kallas, Hicks, Causer, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

E. Digital Sign

Motion by Myers, second by Causer to approve the purchase of a digital sign in the City Parking Lot at a cost of $26,274.00, which includes installation. The sign will let the Community and visitors know what’s going on in Pontiac. TIF Funds will be used. On a roll call vote, motion carried 7-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Kallas, Hicks, Causer, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

F. Police Department Membership - Law Enforcement Supply Office

Motion by Causer, second by Hicks to approve the membership to the Law Enforcement Supply Office Membership at a cost of $400.00. On a roll call vote, motion carried 7-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Kallas, Hicks, Causer, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

G. Yost House Painting

Motion by Myers, second by Kallas to approve the bid of $19,850 by Duane Frobish Painting to paint the exterior of the Yost House. On a roll call vote, motion carried 7-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Kallas, Hicks, Causer, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

Mayor Comments

None

Administrator Comments

The Wally’s project will be on the agenda of the next Planning Commission.

Council Comments

Alderman Kallas asked agin about the status of the garbage totes.

Public Comments

joanE Lipinski asked about the parking and pedestrian safety in the central downtown district and the status of the City being in compliance. Staff is in the process of doing an analysis of the area.

Yvonne Hallock thanked staff for the landscaping around the Splashpad.

Executive Session

Motion by Myers second by Kallas 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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