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City of Pontiac City Council met Feb. 5.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The regular meeting of the Pontiac City Council was held on February 5, 2024. 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: Giovanini, Eckhoff, Kallas, Lee, Bradshaw, and Wille.

Absent: Barr, Causer, Cranford, and Howard

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: Giovanini, Eckhoff, Kallas, Lee, Bradshaw, 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.

CONSENT AGENDA

Mayor Alvey stated that there were (5) items on the consent agenda. He asked if any needed to be removed for later discussion. Hearing none, motion made by Eckhoff and second by Wille that the items on the consent agenda be approved as presented.

A. Motion by Eckhoff, second by Wille to approve the minutes of the January 16, 2024 City Council meeting. On a roll call vote motion carried 6-0. Aye votes recorded: Giovanini, Eckhoff, Kallas, Lee, Bradshaw, and Wille.

B. Motion by Eckhoff, second by Wille to approve payment of bills totaling $871,261.98 from all funds. On a roll call vote motion carried 6-0. Aye votes recorded: Giovanini, Eckhoff, Kallas, Lee, Bradshaw, and Wille

C. Motion by Eckhoff, second by Wille to approve the referral to Planning & Zoning Board - Application for Special Use, Setback Variance and Zoning Classification change for Solar Project - Purple Finch Solar LLC. On a roll call vote motion carried 6-0. Aye votes recorded: Giovanini, Eckhoff, Kallas, Lee, Bradshaw, and Wille

D. Motion by Eckhoff, second by Wille to approve Peddler's Application - Sunrun Solar. On a roll call vote motion carried 6-0. Aye votes recorded: Giovanini, Eckhoff, Kallas, Lee, Bradshaw, and Wille

E. Motion by Eckhoff, second by Wille to approve Peddler's Application - eEquals Solar. On a roll call vote motion carried 6-0. Aye votes recorded: Giovanini, Eckhoff, Kallas, Lee, Bradshaw, and Wille

REGULAR AGENDA

A. Approval - Street Closure United Way Summer Kick Off

Motion by Eckhoff, second by Bradshaw to approve the street closure of Plum St. between Howard and Madison St. for the United Way Summer Kick Off Event on May 24, 2024. On a roll call vote motion carried 6-0. Aye votes recorded: Giovanini, Eckhoff, Kallas, Lee, Bradshaw, and Wille

B. Police Pension Report

City Administrator, Jim Woolford went over with Council the Police Pension report for the period of 4-1-2022 thru 3-31-2023, explaining assets, performance and balances.

C. Committee Reports

Finance & Administration

Kelly Eckhoff updated Council on the Finance Committee meeting held on February 1, 2024. Discussed was the City's budget, recycling and garbage fees, permit fees and investment policy.

Infrastructure

Frank Giovanini updated Council on the Infrastructure Committee meeting held on February 1, 2024. Discussed was street program and implementing a plan for street projects.

D. Approval Residential Garbage Rate 2024

Motion by Kallas, second by Eckhoff to approve the fee increase for garbage & recycling to $22.75 per month, due to the increase from Republic. On a roll call vote motion carried 6-0. Aye votes recorded: Giovanini, Eckhoff, Kallas, Lee, Bradshaw, and Wille

E. Approval - Updated Schedule of Fees - Building & Zoning

Motion by Eckhoff, second by Lee to approve the new schedule of fees for permits. On a roll call vote motion carried 6-0. Aye votes recorded: Giovanini, Eckhoff, Kallas, Lee, Bradshaw, and Wille

F. Approval - Investment Policy

Motion by Bradshaw, second by Eckhoff to approve the investment policy for public funds for the City as written. On a roll call vote motion carried 6-0. Aye votes recorded: Giovanini, Eckhoff, Kallas, Lee, Bradshaw, and Wille

G. Ordinance 2024 O-003 - Solar Energy Lease with ESP Solar - Airport 2A

Motion by Eckhoff, second by Bradshaw to approve Ordinance 2024-0-003, an ordinance approving lease agreement with ESP Solar LLC, on 33.0 acres near Municipal Airport at $2,000.00 per acre, as written. On a roll call vote motion carried 6-0. Aye votes recorded: Giovanini, Eckhoff, Kallas, Lee, Bradshaw, and Wille

F. Resolution - 2024-R-001 - IDOT Permit request for Rt 116 West Lift Station

Motion by Wille, second by Lee to approve Resolution 2024-R-001, requesting an IDOT permit for the entrance for the lift station on Rt 116 in front of State Highway Department as requested. On a roll call vote motion carried 6-0. Aye votes recorded: Giovanini, Eckhoff, Kallas, Lee, Bradshaw, and Wille

Mayor Comments

Mayor Alvey noted that Chris Brock and Brian Verdun were going to be putting a list together of streets that need repair. If any Council members have a suggestion, please let them know.

Administrator Comments

Jim Woolford has had some calls regarding the new internet boxes being installed are breaking in some cases. The internet companies will replace with a cement version. He also noted that Gary Lisewski was named Police Officer of the year.

Council Comments

Alderwomen Eckhoff asked that when the Council approves a Peddlers license, as in recently for Solar sales, to put on the City's website and newsletter informing residents. City Attorney Alan Schrock reminded residents that they can put up a "no solicitation" sign on their door. Also if there is a problem with the salesmen, to please contact the City.

Public Comments

None

Executive Session

Motion by Eckhoff, second by Kallas to adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing Property Acquisition and Collective Bargaining as authorized under Section 2(c)2 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act.

On a roll call vote motion carried 6-0. Aye votes recorded: Giovanini, Eckhoff, Kallas, Lee, Bradshaw, and Wille

Return from Executive Session

Motion by Kallas, second by Wille to approve the EMT work rate schedule as written. On a roll call vote motion carried 6-0. Aye votes recorded: Giovanini, Eckhoff, Kallas, Lee, Bradshaw, and Wille

Adjournment

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

https://www.pontiac.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02052024-1034