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City of Pontiac City Council met July 1.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The regular meeting of the Pontiac City Council was held on July 1, 2024. Mayor Alvey called to order the meeting of the City Council at 7:00 P.M.

Mayor Alvey read a Proclamation regarding the PTHS Softball Team and their win of the 3A State Championship and also declaring Jul 1, 2024 as Pontiac Indians Girl's Softball Day in the City of Pontiac. The girls coach and team members attending were also honored with plaques and the Mayor announced that a sign will be installed at the entrances of the City.

The City Clerk was directed to call roll, and the following members of the Council were present: Barr, Giovanini, Kallas, Causer, Lee, Cranford, Bradshaw, Howard and Wille. Absent: Eckhoff

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, Kallas, Causer, Lee, Cranford, Bradshaw, Howard 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 (6) items on the consent agenda. He asked if any needed to be removed for later discussion. Hearing none, motion made by Bradshaw and second by Howard that the items on the consent agenda be approved as presented.

A. Motion by Bradshaw, second by Howard to approve the minutes of the June 17, 2024 City Council meeting. On a roll call vote motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Kallas, Causer, Lee, Cranford, Bradshaw, Howard and Wille.

B. Motion by Bradshaw, second by Howard to approve the minutes of the June 24, 2024 Committee of the Whole meeting. On a roll call vote motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Kallas, Causer, Lee, Cranford, Bradshaw, Howard and Wille.

C. Motion by Bradshaw, second by Howard to approve payment of bills totaling $462,564.60 from all funds. On a roll call vote motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Kallas, Causer, Lee, Cranford, Bradshaw, Howard and Wille.

D Motion by Bradshaw, second by Howard to approve the application for a Transient Merchant License for Backyard Butchers. On a roll call vote motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Kallas, Causer, Lee, Cranford, Bradshaw, Howard and Wille.

E. Motion by Bradshaw, second by Howard to approve the application for a Transient Merchant License for Country Fresh Farms. On a roll call vote motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Kallas, Causer, Lee, Cranford, Bradshaw, Howard and Wille.

F. Motion by Bradshaw, second by Wille to approve referral to Planning and Zoning Board an application for a Special Use Permit for a Car Wash in a B3. On a roll call vote motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Kallas, Causer, Lee, Cranford, Bradshaw, Howard and Wille.

REGULAR AGENDA

A. Approval - IDHA Community Survey Proposal

Motion by Lee, second by Barr to approve the proposal for a IHDA Community Survey, regarding housing in Pontiac. On a roll call vote motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Kallas, Causer, Lee, Cranford, Bradshaw, Howard and Wille.

B. Resolution 2024-R-005

Motion by Kallas, second by Howard to approve Resolution 2024-R-005, a resolution concerning the use of the revenues generated by a 1% non-home rule sales tax, that 100% of the funds generated by the sales tax will be used on infrastructure needs of the City. On a roll call vote motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Kallas, Causer, Lee, Cranford, Bradshaw, Howard and Wille.

C. Ordinance 2024-0-019 - Implementing a Non-Home Rule Retailers Occupation Tax and a Non-Home Rule Municipal Service Occupation Tax

Motion by Causer, second by Lee to approve Ordinance 2024-0-019, implementing a non- home rule municipal retailers sales tax of 1%, as written. On a roll call vote motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Kallas, Causer, Lee, Cranford, Bradshaw, Howard and Wille.

D. Approval - Amendment #1 IDOT ITEP Agreement

Motion by Barr, second by Cranford to approve Amendment #1 IDOT ITEP Agreement, which utilizes State ITEP funding in lieu of Federal ITEP funding. On a roll call vote motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Kallas, Causer, Lee, Cranford, Bradshaw, Howard and Wille.

E. Bid Award - 2024 HMA Maintenance

Motion by Barr, second by Howard to approve the bid award for 2024 HMA Maintenance to H.J. Eppel in the amount of $359,756.36. On a roll call vote motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Kallas, Causer, Lee, Cranford, Bradshaw, Howard and Wille.

F. Bid Award - 2024 Vermillion Street Sidewalk Maintenance

Motion by Causer, second by Lee to approve the bid from Opperman in the amount of $136,038.00 for the 2024 sidewalk maintenance at Vermillion St. On a roll call vote motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Kallas, Causer, Lee, Cranford, Bradshaw, Howard and Wille.

G. Approval - WWTP Purchase Blower Motor

Motion by Wille, second by Cranford to approve the purchase of a Blower replacement package for the Waste Water Treatment Plant from Kaeser at the cost of $34,974.00. On a roll call vote motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Kallas, Causer, Lee, Cranford, Bradshaw, Howard and Wille.

H. 4th Quarter Financials

City Administrator Jim Woolford presented to Council the 2024 quarter fiscal year financials for the City, noting the City is in good shape.

Mayor Comments

Mayor Alvey noted the City's Independence Day celebration is at the Oaks on Saturday, July 6th. Liz Vincent announced to Council that there would be activities for kids, food to purchase and a Eagles tribute band from 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. and the fireworks would start soon after.

Administrator Comments

Jim Woolford announced that the Humiston Trust would be donating to the new ambulance substation and the Fire Foreign Tax would be donating to the materials that will be needed for inside the station.

Gary Becker told Council that the Parks department is waiting for a part from the manufacture to fix the slide at the Splash Pad. A time line is not known. Gary also noted that July is Parks & Recreation month for the State of Illinois.

Council Comments

Alderman Kallas asked about maintenance on the Swinging bridges. Chris Brock explained that maintenance is ongoing.

Public Comments

Les & Tina Einhaus asked Council about the stoppage of their son using an area on their property to run a 4-Wheeler track. They were told that there was a noise complaint by a neighbor. It was suggested to the Einhause family to possibly approach the neighbor that complained to see if something could be worked out.

Joe Richardson asked Council about purchasing a piece a ground owned by the City along his property at 1127 N. Division St. Council proposed a possible lease agreement. Mr. Richardson will come back to a future Council meeting with his complete plan.

Executive Session

Motion by Wille, second by Giovanini to adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing Collective Negotiating matters as authorized under Section 2(c)2 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act. Executive Session

Motion by Wille, second by Howard to adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing 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, Eckhoff, Kallas, Lee, Causer, Cranford, Bradshaw, Howard 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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