City of Pontiac City Council met Aug. 17.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
The regular meeting of the Pontiac City Council was held at the Eagle Theater.
Mayor Alvey called to order the meeting of the City Council at 7:00 P.M.
City Clerk, Sharon Dunham, was directed to call roll, and the following members of the Council were present: Barr, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hicks, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille. Absent: Causer
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Alvey stated that there were two 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 Gabor, that the items on the consent agenda be approved as presented.
A. Motion by Eckhoff, second by Gabor to approve the minutes of the August 3, 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 Eckhoff, second by Gabor to approve the payment of bills totaling $542,023.48 from all funds. On a roll call vote, motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hicks, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
Presentation given to Council from representatives of Evenglow explaining their reasons for expansion and why they are asking Council for variances.
After presentation, Ed Lipinski, a resident in the area of the Evenglow Lodge said he was disappointed that Evenglow did not ask for neighborhood input and he has other thoughts for design and would like to have citizen participation in Evenglow’s plans.
REGULAR AGENDA
A. Report from Planning Commission
1. Ordinance 2020-O-017 Evenglow Project Downtown Variance - 215 E. Washington St
Without a motion for the vote on this ordinance, ordinance was tabled to a committee
2. Ordinance 2020-O-018 Evenglow Project Indiana Ave Variance - 1200 Evenglow Lane
Without a motion for the vote on this ordinance, ordinance was tabled to a committee
3. Ordinance 2020-O-020 Porter Awing Setback Variance - 817 W. Prairie
Motion by Kallas, second by Hicks to deny approval of ordinance 2020-O-020. On a roll call vote, motion to deny carried 6-2. Aye votes to deny : Eckhoff, Kallas, Hicks, Bradshaw, Myers and Wille. Nay votes recorded: Barr and Swanson. Abstain vote recorded: Gabor
4. Ordinance 2020-O-019 Miller Curb Cut Variance - 605 S. Lawrence Way
Motion by Eckhoff, second by Kallas to approve Ordinance 2020-O-019, request for a 33ft curb cut. On a roll call vote, motion failed. 6-3. Aye votes recorded: Eckhoff, Kallas and Hicks. Nay votes recorded: Barr, Swanson, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor, and Wille.
B. 2019 Assistance to Firefighters Grant
1. Official Grant Acceptance
Motion by Myers, second by Bradshaw to acceptance the Assistance to Firefighters Grant from Homeland Security in the amount of $230,476,19 to replace air packs. City’s portion is $11,523.81. On a roll call vote, motion carried, 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hicks, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
2. Authorization to Solicit Proposals
Motion by Bradshaw, second by Swanson to authorize the solicitation of proposals for purchase of Firefighter Air Packs. On a roll call vote, motion carried, 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hicks, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
C. Parks Department Purchase - Utility Golf Cart
Motion by Kallas, second by Barr to approve the purchase of a utility golf cart for the Parks Departments at a cost of $7,975.00 from Prairie Land Golf and Utility Cars, LLC in Bloomington, IL. On a roll call vote, motion carried, 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hicks, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
D. Mask Enforcement Per IDPH Emergency Rules
Discussion on the Illinois Department of Health COVID-19 enforcement rules and regulations. E. Law Enforcement Supply Office Grant Award - Personal Carrier
Motion by Gabor, second by Kallas to purchase an RG-31 Armored wheeled vehicle, from the Law Enforcement Supply Office at a cost for shipping $7,000.00 to $10,000.00, which will be paid from the forfeited fund account. On a roll call vote, motion carried, 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hicks, Bradshaw, Myers, and Gabor. Abstain vote recorded: Wille.
Mayor Comments
A reminder to Council of a Committee of the Whole to be held on August 31, 2020 at 6:00 P.M. at the Eagle Theater.
Administrator Comments None
Council Comments
Alderwomen Bradshaw thanked Chris Brock and the City street crews for their clean up after the recent storm.
Public Comments
joanE Lipinki, 328 Howard St., asked Council about the need to enforce the COVID-19 rules at local businesses.
Adjournment
On motion duly made and seconded, the regular meeting of the City Council was adjourned.
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