City of Pontiac City Council met July 1.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
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, 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, Kallas, Hicks, Bradshaw, 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 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 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 June 17, 2019 City Council Meeting. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Kallas, Hicks, Bradshaw, Causer, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
B. Motion by Kallas, second by Hicks, to approve payment of bills totaling $17,967.10 from the TIF I Fund. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Kallas, Hicks, Causer, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
C. Motion by Kallas, second by Hicks, to approve the payment of bills totaling $2,480.75 from the TIF II fund. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Kallas, Hicks, Causer, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
D. Motion by Kallas, second by Hicks to approve the payment of bills totaling $344,691.55 from all other funds. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Kallas, Hicks, Causer, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
REGULAR AGENDA
A. Presentation - Marlon Eilts
Marlon Eilts updated the Council on the Pontiac Shindig that as held on June 15th in Riverside Park. All went well, no problems, and good turn out. Preliminary plans are being made for next years Shindig on June 13, 2020. He would also like to see if the hours could be extended to 3:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M. Council will vote on date and hours next Council meeting.
B. Riverside Park Request - Kim Ernst
Motion by Kallas, second by Hicks to approve the Faith Fellowship Ministries the use of the band shell for a Tent Revival meeting from August 3, 2019 thru August 8, 2019 and to allow to let some of their members to sleep in the tent to protect equipment. On a roll call vote, motion carried 6-2. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Kallas, user, Bradshaw, and Myers. Nay votes recorded: Gabor and Wille.
C. Resolution 2019-R-004
Motion by Myers, second by Causer to approve Resolution 2019-R-004, Library Building Maintenance Levy. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Kallas, Hicks, Causer, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
D. Wrights Furniture Facade Grant
Motion by Bradshaw, second by Gabor to approve the Facade Grant to Wright’s Furniture for masonry work at a cost to the City of $5,302.50. On a roll call vote, motion carried 6-0. Aye votes recorded: Kallas, Hicks, Causer, Bradshaw, Gabor and Wille. Abstain votes recorded: Alvey and Myers
E. Solar Farm Lease
Discussion on the Solar Farm leases
F. Ordinance 2019-O-014 Municipal Code Adoption
Motion by Causer, second by Wille to approve Ordinance 2019-O-014, an ordinance adopting and enacting a new code, providing for the repeal of ordinances, providing for a penalty for the violation of codes and amending codes as written. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Kallas, Hicks, Causer, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
G. Sewer Plant Bids
Jake Kinkade told Council the bids for the Wastewater Treatment plant upgrade came in higher than expected. A committee meeting is proposed to discuss the possible changes for the project and rebid the project. Committee meeting July 8, 2019 at 4:30.
H. Disposal of Surplus Equipment
Motion by Kallas, second by Alvey to approve the disposal of surplus equipment on the auction site of GovDeals.com. Items are sewer locators, snow plow and mount and steel bridge from the Sewer Department. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Kallas, Hicks, Causer, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
I. Disposal of Records
Motion by Gabor, second by Wille to approve the disposal of records (bills and accounts payable records) from 2009-2011, which has been approved by the State. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Kallas, Hicks, Causer, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
Mayor Comments
Mayor Russell announced to the Council that he is resigning his position of Mayor as of July 31, 2019. Council has 60 days to appoint a new Mayor for the rest of the term.
Administrator Comments
Chief Woolford announced that officer Jim Roberts will be retiring as of July 6, 2019
Council Comments
Alderman Kallas noted that there is a light being installed by ComEd at the intersection of Rt 116 and Interstate 55. Also commenting on the good attendance at the Riverside Splash Pad.
Public Comments
None
Executive Session
Motion by Hicks second by Alvey to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss property disposition, personnel and collective negotiating matters
Return from Executive Session
Adjournment
On motion duly made and seconded, the regular meeting of the City Council was adjourned.
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