City of Pontiac City Council met June 1.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
The regular meeting of the Pontiac City Council was held via phone conference as allowed under the Open Meetings Act, because of Illinois Governor Pritzker's Executive Order.
Mayor Alvey called to order the meeting of the City Council at 5:30 P.M.
City Clerk, Sharon Dunham, was directed to call roll, and the following members of the Council were present: Barr, Swanson, Eckhoff, Hicks, Kallas, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
Absent: Causer
Also Attending were: Mayor Alvey, City Administrator, Bob Karls, Chief Woolford, Chief Campbell, Chris Brock, Taylor Baxter and Ellie Alexander.
Others attending see attached Exhibit.
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, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hicks, 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 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 Gabor, that the items on the consent agenda be approved as presented.
A. Motion by Bradshaw, second by Gabor to approve the minutes of the May 18, 2020 City Council Meeting. On a roll call vote, motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hicks, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
B. Motion by Bradshaw, second by Gabor, to approve payment of bills totaling $1,172.82 from the TIF I Fund. On a roll call vote, motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hicks, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
C. Motion by Bradshaw, second by Gabor to approve payment of bills totaling $165,074.86 from TIFF II Funds. On a roll call vote, motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hicks, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
D Motion by Bradshaw second by Gabor, to approve the payment of bills totaling $261,810.55 from all other funds. On a roll call vote, motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hicks, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
REGULAR AGENDA
A. COVID -19 Update
Discussion on Phase II and what is being done. Restaurants and bars are now opened for outdoor dining and drinking. The City has helped local business by blocking off portions of the street in front of facility to use for outdoor serving. Parks and baseball/softball fields are open for 10 or less. The same for skateboard park, tennis and pickle ball. There will also be some outdoor fitness classes and youth gymnastics. Hand sanitizes have been set in park areas and city buildings.
Chief Woolford said that they have checked out all rumors regarding protesting in the area and found no credible information. Protocols are in place if needed.
Chief Campbell said that the City and State are in reconvey mode and meetings with local groups have been cut back.
B. Ordinance 2020-0-012
Motion by Swanson, second by Hicks to approve Ordinance 2020-0-012, an Ordinance approving the use of Public Right of Way for outdoor dining and drinking areas. On a roll call vote, motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hicks, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
C. Public Improvements
Motion by Wille, second by Barr to approve the submission of design and authorization to apply for a permit from EPA for the Rec-Plex sewer project. On a roll call vote, motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hicks, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
Motion by Eckhoff, second by Myers to approve the bids from Abraham Masonry ($44,850.00), Durham Electric ($13,420) and Smiths Plumbing ($37,500) along with other work and material provided by City and City employees ($28,000.00), totaling $123,770 for the construction of the Riverside Park Restrooms. TIF Funds will be used. On a roll call vote, motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hicks, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
Hopeful August start date.
D. Emergency Declaration Continuance
Motion by Wille, second by Eckhoff to extend the city's Emergency Declaration Executive Oder until the next Council meeting which is on June 15, 2020.
On a roll call vote, motion carried 6-3. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hicks, and Wille. Nay votes recorded: Bradshaw, Myers and Gabor.
E. Transient Merchanrt License - E3i Ventures
Motion by Gabor, second by Swanson to approve the Transient Merchant License to E3i Ventures, LLC to sell approved fireworks at the Baby Bulls West parking lot.
On a roll call vote, motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hicks, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
F. ComEd Electrical Service Installation - Sewer Treatment Plant
Motion by Bradshaw, second by Eckhoff to approve the electrical installation of new transformers and motor control panels at the Sewer Plant project at a cost of $10,026.52. This is not part of the loan project. On a roll call vote, motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hicks, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
Mayor Comments
Mayor Alvey said it was good to see the restaurants with outdoor dining and other business open in the City
Administrator Comments
Bob Karls again thanked all staff for their efforts during this pandemic. Staff will let Council know if the next meeting will be via phone or possibly in person meeting. They are looking into all requirements.
Council Comments
Alderman Bradshaw thanked the law enforcement for their watch during the rumored protests.
Public Comments
None
Executive Session
Motion by Kallas second by Hicks to adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing and considering collective negotiating matters as authorized under Section 2( c )2 of the Illinois Open Meeting Act. On a roll call vote, motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Swanson, Eckhoff, 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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