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City of Pontiac City Council met Jan. 6.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

The regular meeting of the Pontiac City Council was held on Monday, January 6, 2020 in the City Hall Council Chambers.

Acting Mayor Alvey called to order the meeting of the City Council at 7:00 P.M.

Deputy Clerk, Bob Karls, acting in the absence of City Clerk, Sharon Dunham, was directed to call roll, and the following members of the Council were present: Alvey, Kallas, Hicks, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille. Absent: Swanson Eckhoff and Causer.

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, Hicks, Bradshaw, 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 Bradshaw, second by Myers, that the items on the consent agenda be approved as presented.

A. Motion by Bradshaw, second by Myers, to approve the minutes of the December 16, 2019 City Council Meeting. On a roll call vote, motion carried 7-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Kallas, Hicks, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

B. Motion by Bradshaw, second by Myers , to approve payment of bills totaling $24,242.14 from the TIF I Fund. On a roll call vote, motion carried 7-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Kallas, Hicks, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

C Motion by Bradshaw, second by Myers, to approve the payment of bills totaling $1,568,711.24 from all other funds. On a roll call vote, motion carried 7-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Kallas, Hicks, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

REGULAR AGENDA

A. Ordinance 2020-O-001 Purchase of Real Estate - 821 N. Oak Street

Motion by Hicks, second by Wille to approve Ordinance 2020-O-001, the purchase of real estate located at 821 N. Oak Street. On a roll call vote, motion carried 7-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Kallas, Hicks, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

B. Ordinance 2020-O-002 - Andy & Shirley Eckel Variance 1204 Reynolds St.

Motion by Kallas, second by Hicks to approve Ordinance 2020-O-002, and ordinance for a variance request at 1204 N. Reynolds St. as written. On a roll call vote, motion carried 6-1. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Kallas, Hicks, Bradshaw, Myers, and Wille. Nay vote recorded: Gabor

C. Ordinance 2020-O-003 - Partial Assignment of Redevelopment Agreement

Motion by Gabor, second by Bradshaw to approve Ordinance 2020-O-003, authorizing the partial assignment of the Redevelopment Agreement with Wally’s Pontiac, LLC to ABD Pontiac Developers, LLC. On a roll call vote, motion carried 7-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Kallas, Hicks, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

D. Bid Authorization- Manhole Replacement

Motion by Kallas, second by Hicks to authorize staff to obtain bids for the replacement of 62 manholes. On a roll call vote, motion carried 7-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Kallas, Hicks, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

E. No Parking Zone Review & Recommendation - 800 Block of Lincoln St.

Motion by Kallas, second by Bradshaw to approve the recommendation of Street Superintendent, Chris Brock to remove the restricted parking on the 900 block of Lincoln Street. On a roll call vote, motion carried 7-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Kallas, Hicks, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

F. Riverside Park - Restroom Proposal

Chris Brock presented plans for the construction of restrooms in Riverside Park. City Administrator, Bob Karls indicated that the funds would be part of the 2020-2021 TIF Fund budget. Chris Brock was instructed to return to Council when plans are finalized.

G. Ice Skating Rink

Taylor Baxter, Parks & Recreation Director reported to the Council that Dr. Sipe had donated a 40' X 80' ice skating rink. Staff was researching possible locations. The Council expressed thanks on behalf of the City for Dr. Sipe’s donation.

H. Transient Merchant License - Residence Energy/Universal Direct Marketing

Motion by Kallas, second by Hicks to approve a Transient Merchant License Residence Energy/Universal Direct marketing for January, 21, 22, 23 and 24, 2020. On a roll call vote, motion carried 5-2. Aye votes recorded: Kallas, Hicks, Bradshaw, Gabor and Wille. Nay votes recorded: Alvey and Myers. After the vote carried, Council had numerous questions for City Attorney, Alan Schrock, concerning ordinance.

Mayor Comments

Acting Mayor Alvey highlighted the successful holiday season, acknowledging the Holiday Tournament, Last Night and the downtown holiday decorations.

He reminded Council that the next regular City Council meeting will be on Tuesday, January 14th since the City recognizes Martin Luther King day as a holiday.

Administrator Comments

None

Council Comments

None

Public

A member of the community asked the Council to please communicate with citizens as much as possible when solicitors will be going door to door selling utility contracts.

Executive Session

Motion by Hicks, second by Wille to adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing property acquisition as authorized under Section 2(c)2 of the Illinois Open Meeting Act. On a roll call vote, motion carried 7-0. Aye votes recorded: Alvey, Kallas, Hicks, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

Return from Executive Session

Adjournment

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

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