McLean County Times

City of Pontiac City Council met Feb. 3.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The regular meeting of the Pontiac City Council was held on February 3, 2025. Mayor Alvey called to order the meeting of the City Council at 7:00 P.M.

PUBLIC MEETING - ANNUAL NPDES

Mayor Alvey called the Public Meeting Informational Meeting regarding the Annual NPDEC Pollution Program - Wastewater Treatment. The annual meeting is needed for the MPS permit.

No questions were asked. Mayor called the Public meeting to end.

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

Absent: Giovanini, Kallas and Bradshaw

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, Causer, Lee, Cranford, 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 (3) 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 Cranford that the items on the consent agenda be approved as presented.

A. Motion by Eckhoff, second by Cranford to approve the minutes of the January 21, 2025 City Council meeting. On a roll call vote motion carried 7-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Eckhoff, Lee, Causer, Cranford, Howard and Wille.

B. Motion by Eckhoff, second by Cranford to approve payment of bills totaling $335,316.85 from all funds. On a roll call vote motion carried 7-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Eckhoff, Lee, Causer, Cranford, Howard and Wille.

C Motion by Eckhoff, second by Cranford to approve the application for a raffle license by St. Mary's School PTO. On a roll call vote motion carried 7-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Eckhoff, Lee, Causer, Cranford, Howard and Wille

REGULAR AGENDA

A. Approval - Additional Fees South Side Sewer Plan Separation

Motion by Eckhoff, second by Causer to approve the additional Service Agreement with the Farnsworth Group for the South Side Sewer Separation project in the amount of $30,129.18 as documented. On a roll call vote motion carried 7-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Eckhoff, Lee, Causer, Cranford, Howard and Wille

B. Approval - Revised Mill St. Bridge Load Rating Engineering - Farnsworth

Motion by Howard, second by Wille to approve the revised engineering for the Mill St. Bridge inspection, using TIF Funds. On a roll call vote motion carried 7-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Eckhoff, Lee, Causer, Cranford, Howard and Wille

C. Resolution 2025-R-001

Motion by Causer, second by Cranford to approve Resolution 2025-R-001, resolution authorizing City Administrator to enter in a contract for electrical service for street lighting and City facilities, as written. On a roll call vote motion carried 7-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Eckhoff, Lee, Causer, Cranford, Howard and Wille

D. Approval - MOU for RT 66 Signage Grant Heritage Corridor CVB

Motion by Barr, second by Lee to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Heritage Corridor and Visitors Bureau and the City for Route 66 Grant FY25 for signage in the Centennial Plaza project, as written. On a roll call vote motion carried 7-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Eckhoff, Lee, Causer, Cranford, Howard and Wille

E. Ordinance 2025-O-003- 1ST Amendment Professional Service Contract

Motion by Eckhoff, second by Causer to approve Ordinance2025-O-003, amending retainer fee agreement, with Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc regarding the airport projects, as written. On a roll call vote motion carried 7-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Eckhoff, Lee, Causer, Cranford, Howard and Wille

F. Housing Study

The next meeting for the Housing Study will be February, 4, 2025.

Mayor Comments

Mayor Alvey wanted to remind all about the Underground Railroad exhibit at the Library

City Administrator

Jim Woolford noted that the 1% sales tax is in effect and businesses in Pontiac need to adjust their sales.

Public Comments

None

Executive Session

Motion by Lee, second by Barr to adjourn to Executive Session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters as authorized under Section 2(c)2 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act. On a roll call vote motion carried 7-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Eckhoff, Lee, Causer, Cranford, Howard and Wille

Return from Executive Session

Adjournment

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

https://www.pontiac.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02032025-1113