City of Pontiac City Council met May 16.
Here are 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, Lee, Bradshaw, Gabor, and Wille. Absent: Hicks and Myers
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Alvey stated that there were seven items on the consent agenda. He asked if there were any items that needed to be removed for later discussion. Hearing none, motion made by Eckhoff, second by Barr that the items on the consent agenda be approved as presented.
A. Motion by Eckhoff, second by Barr to approve the minutes of the April 18, 2022 City Council meeting as written. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Eckhoff, Kallas, Lee, Bradshaw, Gabor, and Wille.
B. Motion by Eckhoff, second by Barr to approve the minutes of the May 2, 2022 City Council Special meeting as written. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Eckhoff, Kallas, Lee, Bradshaw, Gabor, and Wille.
C. Motion Eckhoff, second by Barr to approve the payment of bills totaling $187,448.17 from all funds. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Eckhoff, Kallas, Lee, Bradshaw, Gabor, and Wille.
D. Motion by Eckhoff, second by Barr to refer the Application for a Zoning Variance by the Seventh Generation Illinois Farmers, LLC. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Eckhoff, Kallas, Lee, Bradshaw, Gabor, and Wille.
E. Motion by Eckhoff, second by Barr approve a Transient Merchant License to Extreme Pyro, Inc. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Eckhoff, Kallas, Lee, Bradshaw, Gabor, and Wille.
F. Motion by Eckhoff, second by Barr to approve a Transient Merchant License to Country Fresh Farms. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Eckhoff, Kallas, Lee, Bradshaw, Gabor, and Wille.
G. Motion by Eckhoft, second by Barr to approve a Transient Merchant License to E3 Ventures d/b/a Extreme Fireworks. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini. Eckhoft, Kallas, Lee, Bradshaw, Gabor, and Wille.
REGULAR AGENDA
A. Ordinance 2022-0-009
Motion by Lee, second by Giovanini to approve Ordinance 2022-0-009, an Ordinance approving a variance for a paved access driveway on a non conforming lot at 717 W. North St., as written. On a roll cail voie motion carried 5-3. Aye votes recorded: Giovanini, Eckhoff, Kallas, Lee, and Wille. Nay votes recorded: Barr, Bradshaw and Gabor.
B. Ordinance 2022-0-010
Motion by Kallas, second by Eckhoff to approve Ordinance 2022-0-010, an Ordinance approving a variance filed by Livingston County Highway Department for a non-paved parking lot and a permit for a 10,000 gallon fuel storage tank. On a roll call vote, motion carried 7-1. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Eckhoff, Kallas, Lee, Bradshaw, and Wille. Nay vote recorded: Gabor
C. Ordinance 2022-0-008
Motion by Eckhoff, second by Wille to approve the appointment of James Woolford as City Administrator and the employment agreement. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Eckhoff, Kallas, Lee, Bradshaw, Gabor, and Wille.
D. Ordinance 2022-0-007
Motion by Barr, second by Wille to approve Ordinance 2022-0-007, approval of Teamsters Labor Contract April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2025, as written. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Eckhoff, Kallas, Lee, Bradshaw, Gabor, and Wille.
E. Bid Award - North side Sewer Separation Project Phase |
Motion by Eckhoff, second by Kallas to approve the bid of $796,242.75 from Opperman Construction for Phase 1 of the North side Sewer Separation Project. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Eckhoff, Kallas, Lee, Bradshaw, Gabor, and Wille.
F. Mower Purchase
Motion by Kalias, second by Bradshaw to approve the purchase of a rough mower for the Oaks Golf course at a price of $6,500.00 from Revels Turf and Tractor, LLC. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Eckhoff, Kallas, Lee, Bradshaw, Gabor, and Wille.
G. Fire Department Purchase
Motion by Gabor, second by Wille to approve the purchase of (4) IV Pumps and (3) Ventilators for the EMS vehicles at a cost of $24,573.35. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Eckhoff, Kallas, Lee, Bradshaw, Gabor, and Wille.
H. Bid Authorization - Demolition of Property
Motion by Eckhoff, second by Bradshaw to approve the City going out for bid on the demolition of 632 S. Locust Stand 302 Polk St. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Eckhoff, Kallas, Lee, Bradshaw, Gabor, and Wille.
I. Resolution 2022-R-003- Non Home Rule Sale Tax - Use of Funds
Motion by Eckhoff, second by Barr to approve Resolution 2022-R-003, a Resolution concerning the use of the revenues generated by a 1% Non-Home Rule Sales Tax id Approved. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Eckhoff, Kallas, Lee, Bradshaw, Gabor, and Wille.
J. Oaks at River Edge
The Council was presented the new website for the Oaks at Rivers Edge golf course.
Mayor Comments
The Mayor noted the Arts Festival and the Red Carpet Corridor was well attended
Administrator Comments
Bob Karls announced that the Government announced a grant for 100% for charging stations
Council Comments
Alderman Kallas asked about the renters at Block 59. There are two. Alderman Barr commented on the Prison Town Hall meeting and Alderwomen Eckhoff said the state should look again into the traffic lights at Rt 116 and Deerfield Rd..
Public Comments
None
Executive Session
Motion by Wilie, second by Gabor 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, Lee, Bradshaw, Gabor, and Wille. Return from Executive Session
Adjournment
On motion duly made and seconded, the regular meeting of the City Council is adjourned.
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