City of Pontiac City Council met Oct. 19.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
The regular meeting of the Pontiac City Council was held on October 19, 2020 at the Eagle Theater.
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: Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Causer, Hicks, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille. Absent: Barr
CONSENT AGENDA
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 Wille second by Swanson that the items on the consent agenda be approved as presented.
A. Motion by Wille, second by Swanson to approve the minutes of October 5, 2020. On a roll call vote, motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Causer, Hicks, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
B. Motion by Wille second by Swanson to approve the payment of bills totaling $332,103.12 from all funds. On a roll call vote, motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Causer, Hicks, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
C. Motion by Wille, second by Swanson to refer a re-zoning petition filed by Marlon and Stacy Eilts to the Pontiac Planning Commission. On a roll call vote, motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Causer, Hicks, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
REGULAR AGENDA
A. Ordinance 2020-O-025 Monical/McDormand Variance - 510 E. Water Street
Motion by Kallas, Second by Bradshaw to approve Ordinance 2020-O-025 with additional requirements of a “framed wood structure and having (2) windows on north side and agreement to combine two separately plotted lots to be considered an as single building lot. On a roll call vote, motion carried 7-1. Aye votes recorded: Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Causer, Hicks, Bradshaw, and Wille. Nay vote recorded: Gabor Abstain vote recorded: Myers.
B. Bike Trail
(1) Approval of Farnsworth Engineering Contract for ITEP application
Motion by Myers, second by Bradshaw to approve contract with Farnsawoth Group to apply for grant application for bike trail in the amount of $13,375.00. On a roll call vote, motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Causer, Hicks, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
(2) Amendment adding Indiana Ave
Motion by Eckhoff, second by Hicks to approve amendment adding Indiana Ave to Bike Trail. On a roll call vote, motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Causer, Hicks, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
(3) Authorization of mayor to Execute Documents
Motion by Myers, second by Wille to approve the Mayor to execute documents associated with the ITEP application for the Rail Trail and Rt 66 Trail. On a roll call vote, motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Causer, Hicks, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
(4) Resolution 2020-R-012 Approving Grant Application
Motion by Gabor, second by Kallas to approve Resolution 2020-R-012, approving grant application and appropriating funds for the City’s share of the ITEP Grant. On a roll call vote, motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Causer, Hicks, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
C. Ice Skate Rink
(1) Authorization of skate purchase
Motion by Eckhoff, second by Swanson to approve the purchase of 100 pairs of Ice Skates from Rink Systems, Inc in the amount of $6,300.00. On a roll call vote, motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Causer, Hicks, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
Discussion on the skating hours. They will be: Monday - Thursday 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. and 6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.; Friday: 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. and 6:30 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.; Saturday: 11:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. and 6:30 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.; and Sunday: 11:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. and 4:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
(2) Cabin Purchase
Motion by Causer, second by Bradshaw to approve the purchase of a building to be used as a welcome center / store room for ice rink from Just the Details in Fairbury, IL and work done by City crews at a cost of $9,490.00. On a roll call vote, motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Causer, Hicks, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
D. Bid Authorization - Air Compressor/Cascade System
Motion by Myers, second by Bradshaw to solicit for bids an Compressor/Cascade System for Fire Department. On a roll call vote, motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Causer, Hicks, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
E. Award Deerfield Road Extension
Motion by Eckhoff, second by Kallas to award Opperman Construction the extension on Deerfield Rd in the amount of $37,732.40. On a roll call vote, motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Causer, Hicks, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
F. Airport Liability Insurance Renewal
Motion by Hicks, second by Causer to approve the Airport Insurance Renewal with Old Republic Insurance Company the amount of $6,060.00. On a roll call vote, motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Causer, Hicks, Bradshaw, Myers, Gabor and Wille.
G. ComEd Easement
Discussion on the ComEd Easement status at the Solar Farm
H. Election Day
Discussion on the City Offices closing on Election Day. It was decided not to close City offices unless mandated by the State
Mayor Comments
The Mayor noted that the Community walk through the cemetery was a success. Administrator Comments
Bob Karls announced that a Christmas Season mailer will go out to residents to show planned season activities.
Council Comments
Alderman Swanson commented the letter from the Gary Sinise Foundation sending support for our first responders and supplying turnout gear.
Public Comments
None
Executive Session
Motion by Eckhoff, second by Kallas to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss and consider property acquisition and Litigation as authorized under Section 2(c)2 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act. No action will be taken. On a roll call vote, motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Swanson, Eckhoff, Kallas, Causer, 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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