City of Pontiac City Council Met Feb.15.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
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: Barr, Giovanini, Eckhoff, Kallas, Causer, Bradshaw, Gabor and Wille. Absent: Hicks and Myers
PROCLAMATION - “Spread the Word”
Mayor Alvey read the proclamation for “Spread the Word” and proclaimed March 1 thru March 7 as Inclusion Respect Week.
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 Gabor, second by Bradshaw that the items on the consent agenda be approved as presented.
A. Motion Gabor second by Bradshaw to approve the minutes of the February 1, 2021 City Council meeting. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Eckhoff, Kallas, Causer, Bradshaw, Gabor, and Wille.
B. Motion by Gabor, second by Bradshaw to approve the minutes of the February 8, 2021, Committee of the Whole meeting. On a roll call vote, motion carries 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Eckhoff, Kallas, Causer, Bradshaw, Gabor, and Wille.
C. Motion by Gabor, second by Bradshaw to approve the payment of bills totaling $461,335.49 from all funds. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Eckhoff, Kallas, Causer, Bradshaw, Gabor, and Wille.
REGULAR AGENDA
A. Ordinance 2021-O-003 Adoption
Motion by Bradshaw, second by Causer to approve Ordinance 2021-O-003, an ordinance authorizing the issuance of general obligation (limited tax) debt certificates to finance the purchase of a golf course for the City of Pontiac, Livingston County, Illinois, and providing the details of such certificates, and related matters, as written. On a roll call vote, motion carries 6-1. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Kallas, Causer, Bradshaw, and Wille. Nay vote recorded: Gabor. Abstain vote recorded: Eckhoff.
B. Ordinance 2021-O-004 - Terra Manning - 305 W. Washington St.
Motion by Kallas, second by Causer to approve Ordinance 2021-O-004, a variance at 305 W. Washington St., asking to exceed the maximum surface permitted for a sign. On a roll call vote, motion carries 6-2. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Eckhoff, Kallas, Causer, and Bradshaw. Nay votes recorded: Gabor and Wille.
C. Ordinance 2021-O-005 - Donna Sartoris - 519 W. Howard Street
Motion by Causer, second by Barr to approve Ordinance 2021-O-005, an ordinance for the variance request for a in the City’s Right of Way, as written. On a roll call vote, motion carried 6-1. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Eckhoff, Kallas, Causer, and Bradshaw. Nay votes recorded: Wille. Abstain vote recorded: Gabor
D. License Agreement
Motion by Eckhoff, second by Barr to approve the license agreement with Sartoris Enterprises, granting the use of a portion of the City’s right-of-way on North Howard Street to install a sign, as written. On a roll call vote, motion carried 6-1. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Eckhoff, Kallas, Causer, and Bradshaw. Nay vote recorded: Wille. Abstain vote recorded: Gabor.
E. Surplus Vehicle Disposition
Motion by Bradshaw, second by Eckhoff, to approve the listing of a retired City vehicle (1999 Chevrolet Pick Up) on the GovDeals sight for auction. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Eckhoff, Kallas, Causer, Bradshaw, Gabor, and Wille.
F. 2021 Street Program
Motion by Gabor, second by Wille to approve the solicitation of bids for the 2021, Street maintenance program. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Eckhoff, Kallas, Causer, Bradshaw, Gabor, and Wille.
G. Delta Dental Renewal
Motion by Eckhoff, second by Wille to approve the renewal of the Delta Dental Insurance for the City at no increase. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Eckhoff, Kallas, Causer, Bradshaw, Gabor, and Wille.
H. Block 59 Update
Regarding the Block 59 program for start up businesses to use the Block 59 area, there has only been one application for use and 5 or 6 are interested.
I. Zoning Amendment
Discussion on the proposed redevelopment of the “K-Mart” building, to indoor storage units. The information will go to the Planning & Zoning Committee for review.
Mayor Comments
None
Administrator Comments
Committee of the Whole will meet next Monday, February 22nd at 6:00 at the Eagle Theater for Budget Review. Finance Committee will meet Wednesday, February 24th at 3:00 P.M. at City Hall.
Council Comments
Alderwomen Eckhoff asked about the removal of snow from the downtown area sidewalks. The Businesses should be removing the snow in front of their buildings. Alderman Barr asked if at the next Downtown Businesses meeting , the wearing of masks could be stressed. He has received some complaints.
Public Comments
None
Executive Session
Motion by Gabor, second by Causer to adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing and considering Personnel matters as authorized under Section 2(c)2 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0.Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Eckhoff, Kallas, Causer, Bradshaw, 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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