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City of Pontiac City Council met Aug. 5.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

The regular meeting of the Pontiac City Council was held on Monday, August 5, 2019 in the City Hall Council Chambers.

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: Swanson, Eckhoff, Causer, Hicks, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille. Absent: Alvey and Kallas.

MEETING OF THE PONTIAC CIVIC CENTER AUTHORITY

Mayor Pro Temp Gabor asked that the record show the same Aldermen present for this meeting as are present for the regular Council meeting: Swanson, Eckhoff, Hicks, Bradshaw, Causer, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

Mayor Pro Temp Gabor 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 Pro Temp Gabor 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 Bradshaw, second by Eckhoff, that the items on the consent agenda be approved as presented.

A. Motion by Bradshaw, second by Eckhoff, to approve the minutes of the July 15, 2019 and July 18, 2019 City Council Meeting. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Swanson, Eckhoff, Hicks, Bradshaw, Causer, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

B. Motion by Bradshaw, second by Eckhoff, to approve payment of bills totaling $9,765.16 from the TIF I Fund. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Swanson, Eckhoff, Hicks, Bradshaw, Causer, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

C. Motion by Bradshaw, second by Eckhoff, to approve the payment of bills totaling $597,822.79 from the TIF II fund. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Swanson, Eckhoff, Hicks, Bradshaw, Causer, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

D. Motion by Bradshaw, second by Eckhoff to refer to the Planning Commission, an application for a variance, Leobardo Sifuentes, 605 S. Mill Street. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Swanson, Eckhoff, Hicks, Bradshaw, Causer, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

REGULAR AGENDA

A. Lease Option Extension - Airport Solar Farm Project

Motion by Eckhoff, second by Causer to approve the Amended Lease Option Extension for Parcels 2A and 2B and 1A and 1B for the Airport Solar Project as written. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Swanson, Eckhoff, Hicks, Bradshaw, Causer, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

B. Resolution 2019-R-005 MFT Expenditures

Motion by Myers, second by Eckhoff to approve Resolution 2019-R-005, MFT Expenditures for 2019 Street Maintenance as written. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Swanson, Eckhoff, Hicks, Bradshaw, Causer, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

C. 314 N. Main Street (Leader Building)

Motion by Eckhoff, second by Hicks to approve the bid from Union Roofing to replace the roof on the two story building adjacent to the Daily Leader (314 N. Main Street) at a cost of $23,000.00. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Swanson, Eckhoff, Hicks, Bradshaw, Causer, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

D. Resolution 2019-R-006 - Signature Authorization EPA Loan Program

Motion by Swanson, second by Hicks to approve Resolution 2019-R-006, transferring authorization to sign all EPA documents from Robert T. Russell to William L. Alvey, as written. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Swanson, Eckhoff, Hicks, Bradshaw, Causer, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

E. Pump Purchase

Motion by Eckhoff, second by Hicks to approve the purchase of sewage pumps at the Rec Center using TIF Funds at a cost of $9,982.00. On a roll call vote, motion

carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Swanson, Eckhoff, Hicks, Bradshaw, Causer, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

Mayor Comments

None

Administrator Comments

Reception for Scott Runyon’s retirement as Fire Chief will be Thursday August 15, 2019. Committee of the Whole is scheduled for Wednesday August 14, 2019 at 6:00 P.M.

Council Comments

Alderman John Wille stated that there were residents here at eh Council meeting wanting to voice their opinions regarding the property on the corner of Clear and Vermillion Street.

Public Comments

Janet Fitzimmons, 700 Vermillion St., Rory Moore, 718 W. North St., Carolyn Finch, 706 W. Cleary Street and Eric Monical, all expressed concerns regarding the property and owners at Vermilion and Cleary Street residence. Complaints were that large equipment was being parked on both sides of the street, safety for drivers in area, home occupation business, and up to (5) dogs running at large, not kenneled. Staff has given notice of abatement to home owner and will look into with more detail the complaints.

Adjournment

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

https://www.pontiac.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08052019-670