City of Pontiac City Council met June 17.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
The regular meeting of the Pontiac City Council was held on Monday, June 17, 2019 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, Causer, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
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 Myers, second by Wille, that the items on the consent agenda be approved as presented.
A. Motion by Myers, second by Wille to approve the minutes of the June 3, 2019 City Council meeting as written. On a roll call vote, motion carried 10-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hicks, Causer, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
B. Motion by Myers, second by Wille to approve payment of bills totaling $,526.03 from the TIF I Fund. On a roll call vote, motion carried 10-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hicks, Causer, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
C. Motion by Myers, second by Wille to approve payment of bills totaling $1,980.76 from TIF II Funds. On a roll call vote, motion carried 10-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hicks, Causer, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
D. Motion by Myers, second by Wille to approve the payment of bills totaling $292,894.08 from all other funds. On a roll call vote, motion carried 10-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hicks, Causer, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
REGULAR AGENDA
A. Ordinance 2019-O-011 - Wally’s Redevelopment Agreement
Motion by Eckhoff, second by Kallas to approve Ordinance 2019-O-011, a redevelopment agreement with Wally’s Pontiac, LLC and the City of Pontiac as written. On a roll call vote, motion carried 10-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hicks, Causer, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
B. Ordinance 2019-O-012 - Wally’s subdivision
Motion by Hicks second by Causer to approve Ordinance 2019-O-012, an ordinance approving the final plat for a subdivision to be know as Wally’s Commerce Center Subdivision, as written. On a roll call vote, motion carried 10-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hicks, Causer, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
C. Ordinance 2019-O-013 Wally’s Special Use and Variance
Motion by Eckhoff, second by Alvey to approve Ordinance 2019-O-013, an ordinance granting special use permit and variances in connection with the development of a travel center with fuel sales, as written. On a roll call vote, motion carried 9-1. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hicks, Causer, Bradshaw, Myers, and Wille. Nay vote recorded: Gabor.
D. Facade Grant - Greater Livingston County Art Council
Motion by Swanson, second by Causer to approve the facade grant to Greater Livingston County Art Council at 209 W. Madison St. for storefront windows and carpentry work, with the City’s one-half cost being, $6,712.00. On a roll call vote, motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hicks, Causer, Bradshaw, Myers, and Wille. Abstain vote recorded: Gabor
E. Resolution 2019-R-003 - 2019 Street Maintenance
Motion by Eckhoff, second by Hicks to approve Resolution 2019-R-003 to use MFT Funds for 2019 streets overlay projects as written. On a roll call vote, motion carried 10-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hicks, Causer, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
F. Gaming
The City was notified that the State is going to allow (6) gaming machines per location. G. Property Donation - 312 N. Main Street
Motion by Gabor, second by Causer to approve the agreement with Gatehouse Illinois Holdings, to donate to the City, the building at 312 N. Main St, (Leader Building) along with a payment to the City of $46,000.00. On a roll call vote, motion carried 10-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hicks, Causer, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
The City will then improve the building to sell. H. Library Board Appointments
Motion by Myers, second by Wille to approve the reappointments of Connie Snyder, Kathy McLean and Eric Hoover to the Library Board. On a roll call vote, motion carried 10-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hicks, Causer, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
Mayor Comments
The Mayor has had contact from the ICC on the upgrading of the rail and rail crossings to allow for 90mph to 110pmh. There will be no expense to the City.
Announced there will be a program on the City done by WHOI out of Peoria on Thursday, June 21.
Administrator Comments
Chris Brock told the Council that there has been problems with residents and not using the recycle container the correct way. Repeat offenders will be notified.
Reminder that there will be an open house regarding the City bike path on June 18, 2019.
Council Comments
Alderman Alvey asked about the “Shindig” in the park this past weekend. Council was informed that it was well attended with no problems.
Alderwoman Eckhoff asked about the semi-traffic on 4-Hark Park road and Deerfield.
Public Comments
Judy Henderson gave her opinion, which was against the Wally’s Travel Center.
Executive Session
Motion by Bradshaw, second by Myers to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss property Acquisition. And collective negotiating.
Return from Executive Session
Adjournment
On motion duly made and seconded, the regular meeting of the City Council was adjourned
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