McLean County Times

City of Pontiac City Council met March 3.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The regular meeting of the Pontiac City Council was held on March 3, 2025. 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, Causer, Lee, Bradshaw, Howard and Wille.

Absent: Giovanini, Kallas and Cranford

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

A. Motion by Howard, second by Bradshaw to approve the minutes of the February 17, 2025 City Council meeting. On a roll call vote motion carried 7-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Eckhoff, Lee, Causer, Bradshaw, Howard and Wille.

B. Motion by Howard, second by Bradshaw to approve payment of bills totaling $426,261.85 from all funds. On a roll call vote motion carried 7-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Eckhoff, Lee, Causer, Bradshaw, Howard and Wille.

REGULAR AGENDA

Alderman Frank Giovanini has entered the meeting.

A. Approval - Lefler License Agreement

Motion by Barr, second by Lee to approve the License Agreement for use of part of the City's Right of Way on South Division St. to install a privacy fence by Daniel and Heather Lefler as written. On a roll call vote motion carried 4-3. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Eckhoff, Lee, and Causer. Nay votes recorded: Bradshaw, Howard and Wille. Abstain vote recorded: Giovanini

B. Approval -Topographical Survey Proposal - Play Park

Motion by Eckhoff, second by Barr to approve the Topical Survey Proposal for the Play Park by Chamlin & Associates in the amount of $3,500.00. On a roll call vote motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Eckhoff, Lee, Causer, Bradshaw, Howard and Wille.

C. Approval - Topographical Survey Proposal - Rittenhouse & Norman Dr.

Motion by Eckhoff, second by Howard to approve the Topical Survey Proposal for Rittenhouse Dr. And Norman Rd. by Chamlin & Associates in the amount of $3,600.00. On a roll call vote motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Eckhoff, Lee, Causer, Bradshaw, Howard and Wille.

D. Bid Award - 2025 Sidewalk Capital Improvement

Motion by Causer, second by Lee to approve the 2025 Sidewalk Maintenance bid from Opperman Construction, Co. in the amount of $189,952.98. On a roll call vote motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Eckhoff, Lee, Causer, Bradshaw, Howard and Wille.

E. Bid Award - Utility Investigation

Motion by Bradshaw, second by Eckhoff to approve the bid from Opperman Construction Co. In the amount of $184,625.00 for the Utility Investigation for the North Sewer Separation Phase II. On a roll call vote motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Eckhoff, Lee, Causer, Bradshaw, Howard and Wille.

F. Ordinance 2025-0-007 - Sewer User Rate Amendment

Motion by Causer, second by Bradshaw to approve Ordinance 2025-0-007, a sewer usage rate increase of a minimum charge of $14.24 per month with a basic user charge of $7,12 per 100 cubic feet, starting April 1, 2025 and on April 1, 2026, a minimum charge will be $16.38 with a $8.19 user rate per 100 cubic feet metered, as written. On a roll call vote motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Eckhoff, Lee, Causer, Bradshaw, Howard and Wille.

G. Approval 2025 Art Cars Purchase

Motion by Eckhoff, second by Lee to approve the purchase of (19) Art Cars at a cost of $34,331.00 (TIF Funds will be used) and also approving the program to have local artists present proposal to bid and then commission the work with written agreements. On a roll call vote motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Eckhoff, Lee, Causer, Bradshaw, Howard and Wille.

Mayor Comments

Mayor Alvey noted that WJEZ is bring back Community Forum and that Brad Duncan has been hired as the superintendent of the Wastewater Plant.

City Administrator

A Committee of the Whole is set for March 13, 2025 at 5:30. And Baseball sign up is going on at the Rec Center

Council Comments

None

Public Comments

joanE Lipinski explained the history of the painted cars downtown and would like to know more on how the program will be run. And thinks that the program should be set before the purchase of the cars. She believes that local artists should be consulted.

Joan also asked about the topographical study for the road in the Play Park and to make sure it will be ADA compliant.

Adjournment

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

https://www.pontiac.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03032025-1118