City of Pontiac City Council met Sept. 3.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
Acting Mayor Alvey 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, Eckhoff, Causer, Hicks, Myers, Gabor and Wille. Absent: Swanson and Bradshaw
MEETING OF THE PONTIAC CIVIC CENTER AUTHORITY
Acting Mayor Alvey asked that the record show the same Aldermen present for this meeting as are present for the regular Council meeting: Alvey, Kallas, Eckhoff, Hicks, Causer, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
Acting Mayor Alvey asked if there was any business to come before the Civic Center Board this evening. Hearing none, he declared the meeting closed.
CONSENT AGENDA
Acting Mayor Alvey stated that there were three 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 Eckhoff, second by Kallas, that the items on the consent agenda be approved as presented.
A. Motion by Eckhoff, second by Kallas, to approve the minutes of the August 19, 2019 City Council Meeting. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Kallas, Eckhoff, Hicks, Causer, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
B. Motion by Eckhoff, second by Kallas, to approve payment of bills totaling $4,608.31 from the TIF I Fund. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Kallas, Eckhoff, Hicks, Causer, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
C. Motion by Eckhoff, second by Kallas, to approve the payment of bills totaling $265,297.13 from all other funds. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Kallas, Eckhoff, Hicks, Causer, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
REGULAR AGENDA
A. Ordinance 2019-O-017
Motion by Kallas, second by Causer to approve Ordinance 2019-O-017, a variance to construct an (20 ft) extension on an existing detached garage with a total of (1056) square footage and a 2 foot setback, at 605 N. Mill St., as written. On a roll call vote, motion carried 5-3. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Kallas, Eckhoff, Hicks, and Causer. Nay votes recorded: Myers, Gabor and Wille.
B. Development of Impoundment Area
The City was informed that the Livingston County Sheriff Department will no longer provide space for the City’s seized vehicles. Cost estimate is $27,000.00 to bring the area up to elevation, stone and fencing.
Motion by Myers, second by Gabor to create a seized vehicle area at the City garage. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Kallas, Eckhoff, Hicks, Causer, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
C. Ordinance 2019-O-016 - Precision Planting Redevelopment
Motion by Wille, second by Hicks to approve Ordinance 2019-O-016, an ordinance amended redevelopment agreement and the lease with Precision Planting as written.
On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Kallas, Eckhoff, Hicks, Causer, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
D. Resolution 2019-R-008 IDOT Permit - Manhole Replacement
Motion by Eckhoff, second by Kallas to approve Resolution 2019-R-008, a permit with IDOT and the City of Pontiac for manhole repair as written. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Kallas, Eckhoff, Hicks, Causer, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
E. Jake Campbell - ETSB Board
Motion by Myers, second by Wille to approve the appointment of Jake Campbell to the ETSB Board. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Kallas, Eckhoff, Hicks, Causer, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
F. Review of Summer Park Programs
Representatives from the Parks and Recreation Department showed and explained the programs that the park held this summer. Highlighted were the summer park program, splash pad activities, OSF Health and Wellness classes, Rockin in the park, and various other programs. Also discussed were the revenue and expenses for the programs and what is planned for next year.
G. Facade Grant - Wright’s Furniture
Motion by Eckhoff, second by Kallas to approve Phase II of additional tuck pointing at Wright’s Furniture , with a cost to the City of approximately $1,600.00. On a roll call vote, motion carried 6-0. Aye votes recorded: Kallas, Eckhoff, Hicks, Causer, Gabor and Wille. Abstain votes recorded: Alvey and Myers.
Mayor Comments
Noted that the Threshermens reunion and parade was well attended.
Administrator Comments
Bob Karls told Council that the Streator Enterprise Zone has been approved. A finance Committee Meeting will be held, September 16th at 5:45 P.M.
Council Comments
Alderman Kallas asked again about the fence repair and mowing near railroad tracks. The State has been contacted numerous times, but has not yet done repair or mowing.
Alderman Hicks remarked about the turkey vulture problem at Moulton Street.
Public Comments
A representative from the Livingston County Relay for Life Committee thanked the City staff for all their help.
Adjournment
On motion duly made and seconded, the regular meeting of the City Council was adjourned.
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