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City of Pontiac City Council met March 2.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

The regular meeting of the Pontiac City Council was held on Monday, March 2, 2020 in the City Hall Council Chambers.

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

The Oath of Office for Alderman of Ward 1 and the Civic Center Authority was given to Mike Barr.

City Clerk, Sharon Dunham, was directed to call roll, and the following members of the Council were present: Barr, Swanson, Causer, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille. Absent: Eckhoff, Kallas and Hicks

MEETING OF THE PONTIAC CIVIC CENTER AUTHORITY

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

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

Mayor Alvey stated that there were five 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 Bradshaw, that the items on the consent agenda be approved as presented.

A. Motion by Myers, second by Bradshaw to approve the minutes of the February 17, 2020 City Council Meeting. On a roll call vote, motion carried 7-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Swanson, Causer, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

B. Motion by Myers, second by Bradshaw, to approve payment of bills totaling $26,863.43 from the TIF I Fund. On a roll call vote, motion carried 7-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Swanson, Causer, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

C Motion by Myers, second by Bradshaw, to approve the payment of bills totaling $1,000,850.92 from all other funds. On a roll call vote, motion carried 7-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Swanson, Causer, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

D. Motion by Myers, second by Bradshaw to approve a raffle license to the Law Enforcement Torch Run to benefit Special Olympics in Illinois. On a roll call vote, motion carried 7-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Swanson, Causer, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

E. Motion by Myers, second by Bradshaw to approve a raffle license to Pontiac Masonic Lodge # 294. On a roll call vote, motion carried 7-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Swanson, Causer, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

REGULAR AGENDA

A. Presentation - Evenglow Lodge

Evenglow Lodge in Pontiac presented to Council their plans for expansion of the Evenglow buildings. A (76) unit facility for Assisted Living residents will be built next to the Memory Care building on Indiana Ave. The downtown towers will be torn down and a new 3-story, (24) unit, Independent Living will be built. Also, upgrading kitchen and dining area, physical therapy and other rooms in between the Health Center and the new Independent Living area. Plans are to start the new facility at the Indiana Ave site first in 2021. Then after that is built, demolition and building of the downtown facility plans to start in 2023.

B. Appointment to the Fire Pension Board

Motion by Gabor, second by Causer to approve the appointment of Cheri lambert to the Fire Pension Board. On a roll call vote, motion carried 7-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Swanson, Causer, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

C. Presentation 2020 Summer Concert Series

Liz Vincent presented to Council the plans for the upcoming Rockin at the River, concert series. There will be (11) concerts, starting June 6, 2020 featuring the Bloose Brothers. Various types of music will be preformed in June and July.

D. Purchase Approval - Cemetery Back Hoe

Motion by Causer, second by Bradshaw to approve the purchase of a 2016 JCB 3x Back Hoe from Sievers Equipment of Hilsboro, Illinois at a cost of $63,000.00. On a roll call vote, motion carried 7-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Swanson, Causer, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

E. Resolution 2020-R-002 - Resolution for Intent

Motion by Wille, second by Gabor to approve Resolution 2020-R-002, Resolution for Intent on Local Option Sales Tax, submitted a referendum for an increase on local sales tax, to be voted on at the March 17, 2020 primary election, as written. On a roll call vote, motion carried 7-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Swanson, Causer, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

F. Solar Farm - Pontiac Municipal Airport

Motion by Bradshaw, second by Wille to approve the extension of Ordinance 2018-O-025, Special Use Permit to December 31, 2020 to Pontiac Solar LLC. as written. On a roll call vote, motion carried 7-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Swanson, Causer, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

G. Wally’s Sign

Motion by Bradshaw, second by Causer to approve the relocation of the high sign for the new Wally’s , amending the site plan. On a roll call vote, motion carried 7-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Swanson, Causer, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.

Mayor Comments

None

Administrator Comments

A Committee of the Whole will be held on Monday, March 9th at 6:00 P.M.

Bob Karls also noted that there will be a electronic waste pick up in Fairbury on April 18th from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.

Council Comments

Alderman Myers thanked staff for the good job they did during the recent film production in the downtown area.

Public

None

Adjournment

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

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