McLean County Times

City of Pontiac City Council met June 5.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The regular meeting of the Pontiac City Council was held on June 5, 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, Eckhoff, Lee, Causer, Cranford, and Howard.

Absent: Giovanini, Kallas, Bradshaw 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, Eckhoff, Lee, Causer, Cranford, and Howard.

Mayor Alvey asked if there was any business to come before the Civic Center Board this evening. Hearing none, he declared the meeting closed.

CONSENT AGENDA

Mayor Alvey stated that there was three items on the consent agenda. He asked if it needed to be removed for later discussion. Hearing none, motion made by Barr second by Howard that the items on the consent agenda be approved as presented.

A. Motion by Barr, second by Howard to approve the minutes of the May 15, 2023 City Council meeting. On a roll call vote motion carried 6-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Eckhoff, Lee, Causer, Cranford and Howard.

B. Motion by Barr, second by Howard to approve payment of bills totaling $1,285,879.97 from all funds. On a roll call vote motion carried 6-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Eckhoff, Lee, Causer, Cranford and Howard

C. Motion by Barr, second by Howard to refer Application from Vertical Bridge, T-Mobile for a Special Use Permit to allow a cell tower in an E-R District and an Application by Lee Miller for a variance to decrease a setback for an addition in an M1 District to the Planning & Zoning Board. On a roll call vote motion carried 6-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Eckhoff, Lee, Causer, Cranford and Howard

REGULAR AGENDA

A Presentation - Pontiac Elks Lodge 1019 Donations

Representation from the Pontiac Elks Club presented to the City a check for the Summer Parks Program in the amount of $2,000.00 ans a check in the amount of $7,000.00 to use towards the Independence Day celebration.

B. Approval - Contract for Indiana Bridge Stream Cleaning

Motion by Eckhoff, second by Barr to approve the bid from Opperman Construction Co. in the amount of $13,800.00 for the Indiana Bridge Stream Cleaning. On a roll call vote motion carried 6-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Eckhoff, Lee, Causer, Cranford and Howard

C. Approval - Resolution 2023-R-002 MFT Maintenance

Motion by Eckhoff, second by Barr to approve Resolution 2023-R-002, Amendment to MFT funds in the amount of $100,000.00. On a roll call vote motion carried 6-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Eckhoff, Lee, Causer, Cranford and Howard

D. Bid Award - GSB-88 Pavement Sealer/Binder

Motion by Eckhoff, second by Barr to approve the bid from Midwest Tar Sealer in the amount of $57,195.85 for GSB-88 Pavement Sealer/Binder. On a roll call vote motion carried 6-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Eckhoff, Lee, Causer, Cranford and Howard

E. Door to Door Peddlers Moratorium

City Administrator noted that the moratorium for door to door peddler licenses is lifted due to the lifting of all COVID-19 emergency declarations by the Governor.

F. Peddler's Application - Residents Energy/United World Power Marketing

Motion by Howard, second by Lee to approve the Peddler License to Residents Energy/United Word Power. On a roll call vote motion carried 6-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Eckhoff, Lee, Causer, Cranford and Howard

G. Approval Library Board

Motion by Causer, second by Lee to approve the appointments of Nancy Milhauser, Larry Krominga and Debbie Dowdy to the Library of Trustee Board for (3) year terms. On a roll call vote motion carried 6-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Eckhoff, Lee, Causer, Cranford and Howard

F. Ordinance 2023-0-015 - Purchase Property FFB Lot

Motion by Eckhoff, second by Causer to approve the purchase of the lot next to the Eagle Theater, owned by First Financial Bank in the amount of $45,000.00. TIF Funds will be used for purchase. On a roll call vote motion carried 6-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Eckhoff, Lee, Causer, Cranford and Howard

G. SplashPad Updates

Taylor Baxter told Council that there has been some electrical problems with the pumps at the SplashPad. Two pumps are now working and the third will be fixed. The SplashPad is open.

Mayor Comments

The Mayor noted good turnouts for the National Road Trip Rally at Wallys and the Rockin at the River and municipal band concert.

Administrator Comments

Jim Woolford will be attending a conference which will honor Bob Karls for a Lifetime Achievement Award. He also thanked staff for the work on getting the SplashPad open and work at the past weekend events.

Council Comments

Alderwomen Eckhoff asked about the status of the Stillwell building. Council was informed that contractors have been hired.

Public Comments

Charles White of 121 Hazel St., brought to Council a complaint of the "dirt tract" being made & run on Christina Dr. Staff will look into complaint

Executive Session

Motion by Lee, second by Causer to adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing Property Acquisition and Personnel matters as authorized under Section 2(c)2 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act. \

Return from Executive Session

Adjournment

On motion duly made and seconded, the regular meeting of the City Council is adjourned. Respectfully submitted.

https://www.pontiac.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06052023-987