McLean County Times

City of Pontiac City Council met Nov. 4.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The regular meeting of the Pontiac City Council was held on November 4, 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, Barr, Kallas, Eckhoff, Causer, Lee, Cranford, Bradshaw, Howard 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: Giovanini, Barr, Kallas, Eckhoff, 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 (4) items on the consent agenda. He asked if any needed to be removed for later discussion. Hearing none, motion made by Kallas and second by Cranford that the items on the consent agenda be approved as presented.

A. Motion by Kallas, second by Cranford to approve the minutes of the October 21, 2024 City Council meeting. On a roll call vote motion carried 10-0. Aye votes recorded: Giovanini, Barr, Eckhoff, Kallas, Lee, Causer, Cranford, Bradshaw, Howard and Wille.

B. Motion by Kallas, second by Cranford to approve payment of bills totaling $438,109.37 from all funds. On a roll call vote motion carried 10-0. Aye votes recorded: Giovanini, Barr, Eckhoff, Kallas, Lee, Causer, Cranford, Bradshaw, Howard and Wille.

C Motion by Kallas, second by Cranford tp approve transient application - Tree Ripe Fruit Co. On a roll call vote motion carried 10-0. Aye votes recorded: Giovanini, Barr, Eckhoff, Kallas, Lee, Causer, Cranford, Bradshaw, Howard and Wille.

D. Motion by Kallas, second by Cranford to approve a Peddler's application - United World Power Marketing. On a roll call vote motion carried 10-0. Aye votes recorded: Giovanini, Barr, Eckhoff, Kallas, Lee, Causer, Cranford, Bradshaw, Howard and Wille.

REGULAR AGENDA

A. Approval - Cyber Policy Liability Insurance

Motion by Barr, second by Eckhoff to approve the Houston Casualty Co. for Cyber Insurance at a cost of $10,971.00. On a roll call vote motion carried 10-0. Aye votes recorded: Giovanini, Barr, Eckhoff, Kallas, Lee, Causer, Cranford, Bradshaw, Howard and Wille.

B. Ewing Drive - Sanitary Sewer Expansion

Motion by Giovanini, second by Causer to approve the bid from Opperman Construction Co at a bid price of $1,288,682.00 for the Ewing Dr. Sanitary Extension Project. On a roll call vote motion carried 10-0. Aye votes recorded: Giovanini, Barr, Eckhoff, Kallas, Lee, Causer, Cranford, Bradshaw, Howard and Wille.

C. DCEO Infrastructure Grant

Jim Woolford informed Council that the City has received $30,000.00, Infrastructure Grant from the State of Illinois.

D. City Events Update

Council was informed of the upcoming events in the City such as Chamber After Hours, Winterfest Trees. November 29th will be the Christmas Light Parade, lighting of the City Christmas Tree, opening of the skate rink and caroling downtown. Also planned are scavenger hunts and small business Saturday on November 30th.

The City's Fall Fest was well attended by over 2000 people. There were 35 "trunk & treat" participants, and food and craft vendors.

November 23rd will be Jr. High night at Rec Center. February 1, is Daddy Daughter dance and March 8th is Mother-Son party.

E. Approval - Golf Course Chemical Purchase

Motion by Barr, second by Howard to approve the purchase of chemicals for the golf course from Heritage at a cost of $58,583.00, for the 2025 year. On a roll call vote motion carried 10-0. Aye votes recorded: Giovanini, Barr, Eckhoff, Kallas, Lee, Causer, Cranford, Bradshaw, Howard and Wille.

Council noted that for future chemical purchases, there needs to be (3) bids.

F. Report from Infrastructure Committee

Council was given the minutes for the Infrastructure Committee meeting that was held on November 29, 2024. Discussed was the Facade Grant at 103, N. Mill St., which was previously approved but put on hold due to Still building work.

The Committee was given a 5-year Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan presented by City Engineer, Brian Verdun

G. Madison Street RFP

Council was informed that there were no bids for the City owned property on the Madison Street building. No retail prospects. More discussion will be done to see if the City wants to sell to a service offered occupant.

Mayor Comments

The Mayor thanked all that were involved in the Fall Fest. He has also invited Tom Bennett who is retiring to a future Council meeting.

Administrator Comments

Jim Woolford also thanked all staff for their work at the Fall Fest and to remind the City Hall will be closed on Veterans Day, November 11th.

Council Comments

Alderwoman Eckhoff said the Housing Survey is no online for all residents to complete. Alderwoman Howard also thanked all who helped with the Fall Fest.

Alderman Giovanini said specs should be coming soon for the covering for the bus in Centennial Plaza

Public Comments

None

Adjournment

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

https://www.pontiac.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_11042024-1090