McLean County Times

City of Pontiac City Council met March 17.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

The regular meeting of the Pontiac City Council was held on March 17, 2025. Mayor Alvey called to order the meeting of the City Council at 7:00 P.M.

PUBLIC HEARING - Budget 2026

Jim Woolford gave a synopsis of the 2025-2026 City Budget. Mayor Alvey asked if there were any questions, hearing none, he closed the Public Hearing at 7:07 P.M.

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

Absent: Kallas

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 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 March 3, 2025 City Council meeting. On a roll call vote motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Eckhoff, Lee, Causer, Cranford, Bradshaw, Howard and Wille.

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

C. Motion by Eckhoff, second by Cranford to approve the March 13, 2025 Committee of the Whole minutes. On a roll call vote motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Eckhoff, Lee, Causer, Cranford, Bradshaw, Howard and Wille.

D. Motion by Eckhoff, second by Cranford to approve payment of bills totaling $298,505.39 from all funds. On a roll call vote motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Eckhoff, Lee, Causer, Cranford, Bradshaw, Howard and Wille.

REGULAR AGENDA

A. Approval - United Way - Summer Bash

The United Way Summer Bash is scheduled for May 23, 2025 with a DJ/Band from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. and requests the closing of Plum street at Madison for event. On a roll call vote motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Eckhoff, Lee, Causer, Cranford, Bradshaw, Howard and Wille.

B. Introduction Brad Duncan

Brad Duncan was introduced as the new Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent

C. Fire and Police Commission

Motion by Wille, second by Lee to approve the resignation of Dave Lopeman from the Planning & Zoning Board and the appointment of Dale Newsom to the Board. On a roll call vote motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Eckhoff, Lee, Causer, Cranford, Bradshaw, Howard and Wille.

D. Approval - Blower Installation - WWTP

Motion by Howard, second by Lee to approve the installation of the blower at the Wastewater Treatment Plant with CMI at a cost of $35,000.00. On a roll call vote motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Eckhoff, Lee, Causer, Cranford, Bradshaw, Howard and Wille.

E. Approval - Street Salt Purchase

Motion by Eckhoff, second by Bradshaw to approve the agreement with the state for slat purchase for the coming year. On a roll call vote motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Eckhoff, Lee, Causer, Cranford, Bradshaw, Howard and Wille.

F. Approval - Cemetery Utility Vehicle Purchase

Motion by Howard, second by Causer to approve the purchase of a Utility Vehicle for the Cemetery Department (and other departments usage) from Kubota (Stoller, Pontiac) at a cost of $26,343.12 On a roll call vote motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Eckhoff, Lee, Causer, Cranford, Bradshaw, Howard and Wille.

G. Resolution 2025-R-002

Motion by Eckhoff, second by Cranford to approve Resolution 2025-R-002, fund for annual street maintenance for the 2025-2026 year. On a roll call vote motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Eckhoff, Lee, Causer, Cranford, Bradshaw, Howard and Wille.

H Art Car Project Committee

Liz Vincent presented to Council a plan to create a committee for the Car Art project. Suggestion was a member of Council, a member of the Downtown Merchants, Art Council member and assistant form the Community Enrichment team. Alderman Gerald Causer will be the member of the Council.

I Ordinance 2025-0-006

Motion by Causer, second by Lee to approve Ordinance 2025-0-002, Redwood Home Annexation and Zoning as written. This area will be part of Ward 2. On a roll call vote motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Eckhoff, Lee, Causer, Cranford, Bradshaw, Howard and Wille.

J. City Electricity Bid Results

Jim Woolford explained the bid for the City's electricity, going with Constellation for (2) years. It was suggested that the City look into cost savings for electricity for all buildings.

K Substation Update

Jim Woolford told Council the update on the Fire Department Substation project. The USDA has requested how the project is being built, Design Build / Design-Bid-Build. The design Build will get the okay quicker, so Farnsworth is resubmitting an engineering bid to accommodate the USDA request.

Mayor Comments

Mayor Alvey noted the Business After Hours at OSF and the Library had a great turnout for the month of February with the Underground Railroad program

Administrator Comments

Jim Woolford wanted to thank all staff and Departments for help with preparing this years budget. An Infrastructure Committee will be held on Tuesday, March 25th at 4:30.

Council Comments

Alderwoman Howard has had complaints of the property at Walnut and Elmwood. She will contact the Planning and Zoning Department.

Alderwoman Eckhoff asked about the parking lots project status. Hopeful early April will have a start, with the lot at the safety complex being done first.

Public Comments

It was brought to the attention of Council, a reminder of the County's E-Recycling on April 5th from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.

Executive Session

Motion by Howard, second by Cranford 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 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Eckhoff, 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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