City of Pontiac City Council met Feb. 6.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
The regular meeting of the Pontiac City Council was held on February 6, 2023. 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, (Via Zoom), Kallas, Lee, Hicks (Via Zoom), Bradshaw, Clark, Gabor and Wille.
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, Giovanini, Eckhoff, Kallas, Lee, Hicks, Bradshaw, Clark, 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.
PROCLAMATION
Laura Baumgardner, of PTHS Peers in Action, introduced members of her group and explained the "Spread the Word Inclusion Respect Week". Mayor Alvey then read the proclamation pledging the Council and City's support to Spread the Word Inclusion, the week of February 27, 2023 thru March 5, 2023.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Alvey stated that there were four 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 Bradshaw, second by Kallas that the items on the consent agenda be approved as presented.
A. Motion by Bradshaw, second by Kallas to approve the minutes of the January 17, 2023 City Council meeting as written. On a roll call vote, motion carried 10-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Eckhoff, Kallas, Lee, Hicks, Bradshaw, Clark, Gabor and Wille.
B. Motion by Bradshaw, second by Kallas to approve the payment of bills totaling $2,702,460.99 from all funds. On a roll call vote, motion carried 10-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Kallas, Eckhoff, Lee, Hicks, Bradshaw, Clark, Gabor and Wille.
C. Motion by Bradshaw, second by Kallas to approve a Parade Permit for PTHS Peers in Action on April 22, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. On a roll call vote, motion carried 10-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Kallas, Eckhoff, Lee, Hicks, Bradshaw, Clark, Gabor and Wille.
D. Motion by Bradshaw, second by Kallas to refer the Application for a Zoning Variance - NAPA Illuminated sigh, to Pontiac Planning Commission. On a roll call vote, motion carried 10-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Kallas, Eckhoff, Lee, Hicks, Bradshaw, Clark, Gabor and Wille.
REGULAR AGENDA
A Tourism - CVB Certification and Presentation
Bob Navarro from Heritage Destinations presented to Council upcoming tourism for 2023. Events, marketing, travel guides, etc. were explained.
Motion by Gabor, second by Wille to approve that the City of Pontiac is part of and certified with the Heritage Corridor Convention and Visitors Bureau for the upcoming fiscal year of 2023. On a roll call vote, motion carried 10-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Kallas, Eckhoff, Lee, Hicks, Bradshaw, Clark, Gabor and Wille.
B. Ordinance 2023-0-003 - TIF Life Extension
Motion by Kallas, second by Lee to approve Ordinance 2023-O-003, TIF I extension, extending to a life of 35 years, as written. On a roll call vote, motion carried 10-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Kallas, Eckhoff, Lee, Hicks, Bradshaw, Clark, Gabor and Wille.
C. Ordinance 2023-O-004 - TIF II Life Extension
Motion by Kallas, second by Hicks to approve Ordinance 2023-O-004, TIF II extension, extending to a life of 35 years, as written. On a roll call vote, motion carried 10-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Kallas, Eckhoff, Lee, Hicks, Bradshaw, Clark, Gabor and Wille.
D. Ordinance 2023-0-005 - Accolade Healthcare Non-Emergency Transport Agreement
Motion by Giovanini, second by Clark to approve Ordinance 2023-0-005, an ordinance approving an agreement between the City of Pontiac and Accolade Healthcare of Pontiac for non emergency transportation, as written. On a roll call vote, motion carried 10-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Kallas, Eckhoff, Lee, Hicks, Bradshaw, Clark, Gabor and Wille.
E. Ordinance 2023-O-006 Goldwater Pontiac Nursing Home Non Emergency Transport
Motion by Barr, second by Wille to approve Ordinance 2023-O-009, an ordinance approving an agreement between the City of Pontiac and Goldwater Pontiac Nursing Home, LLC for non emergency transportation, as written. On a roll call vote, motion. carried 10-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Kallas, Eckhoff, Lee, Hicks, Bradshaw, Clark, Gabor and Wille.
F. Fire Department Radio Sales Agreement
Motion by Kallas, second by Barr to enter into a sales purchase agreement with the County of Dupage and Emergency Telephone System Board of Dupage for the sale (17) Mobile Radios and (38) Portable Radios at a cost of $27,500.00, as written. On a roll call vote, motion carried 10-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Kallas, Eckhoff, Lee, Hicks, Bradshaw, Clark, Gabor and Wille.
G. Ordinance 2023-O-007 T-Mobile Option and Land Lease
Motion by Gabor, second by Bradshaw to approve Ordinance 2023-0-007, an ordinance approve a Lease of City land for Communication Facilities with VB BTS II, LLC, as written. On a roll call vote, motion carried 10-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Kallas, Eckhoff, Lee, Hicks, Bradshaw, Clark, Gabor and Wille.
H. Purchase - Police In Car Video Cameras
Motion by Giovanini, second by Kallas to approve the purchase of (2) Watchguard 4RE Squad Car Video Cameras using IPRF Safety grant funding in the amount of $12,030.00. On a roll call vote, motion carried 10-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Kallas, Eckhoff, Lee, Hicks, Bradshaw, Clark, Gabor and Wille.
I. Purchase Agreement - Rec Plex Diamond Renovation
Motion by Wille, second by Lee to approve the agreement with Midwest Atheistic Fields, renovation of the diamonds at the Parks Rec Plex at a cost of $123,250.00. On a roll call vote, motion carried 10-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Kallas, Eckhoff, Lee, Hicks, Bradshaw, Clark, Gabor and Wille.
J. Agreement - IDOT Ewing Drive Sanitary Sewer Extension
Motion by Barr, second by Gabor to approve the Agreement with IDOT to split the costs of engineering fees on the Ewing Drive Sanitary Sewer Extension. On a roll call vote, motion carried 10-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Kallas, Eckhoff, Lee, Hicks, Bradshaw, Clark, Gabor and Wille.
K. Funding Certification Letter to EPA
Motion by Gabor, second by Barr to approve Certification letter to EPA regarding no private funds being used for the Ewing Drive Sewer Extension EPA permit application and to seek bids for the project. On a roll call vote, motion carried 10-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Kallas, Eckhoff, Lee, Hicks, Bradshaw, Clark, Gabor and Wille.
L. Bid Authorization - Southside Sewer Separation
Motion by Barr, second by Hicks to approve going out for bids on the Southside Sewer Separation Project for all (3) Phases, bids accepted two weeks apart. On a roll call vote, motion carried 10-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Kallas, Eckhoff, Lee, Hicks, Bradshaw, Clark, Gabor and Wille.
M. Health Insurance Renewal
Motion by Wille, second by Kallas to approve the renewal of the City's BlueCross BlueShield health insurance, EyeMed for Vision and Delta Dental as proposed. On a roll call vote, motion carried 10-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Kallas, Eckhoff, Lee, Hicks, Bradshaw, Clark, Gabor and Wille.
Mayor Comments
The Mayor noted that the Oak Golf Course is planning a welcome back golf kickoff.
Administrator Comments
A Finance meeting is scheduled for February 15, 2023 at 4:00 P.M. and a Infrastructure Committee Meeting is scheduled for Feb 15, 2023 after Finance Committee meeting,
Council Comments
Alderman Barr asked about the IDOT grant money for the Bike Trail. It could be (9) to (12) months for funding.
Alderman Wille asked about the Electric Charging Station and if staff had found out if the City could charge usage. Because it was a grant, no fee for usage can be charged for a year.
Public Comments
Julie Russow asked how she can get information to the Council, as in their packets regarding the proposed Solar Farm.
Executive Session
Motion by Kallas, second by Giovanini to adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing and considering Property Acquisition as authorized under Section 2(c)2 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act. On a roll call vote, motion carried 10-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Kallas, Eckhoff, Lee, Hicks, Bradshaw, Clark, 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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