McLean County Times

City of Pontiac City Council met June 25.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

MINUTES OF SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING

The special meeting of the Pontiac City Council was held on June 25, 2025. Mayor Eckhoff called to order the meeting of the City Council at 6:00 P.M.

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

REGULAR AGENDA

A Approval of the Art Cars Program

City Administrator Woolford presented the Art Cars Program to the council detailing the process and the expectation.

Motion was made by Howard, seconded by Causer to approve the art cars program. On a roll call vote, motion carried 7-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Causer, Cranford, Bradshaw, Howard and Wille.

B. Library Board Trustees' appointment

Mayor Eckhoff presented the board of trustees the library requested to appoint. Motion was made Wille, seconded by Howard to approve the three (3) trustees to the Library Board. On a roll call vote motion carried 7 Aye, oNay. Aye votes recorded. Barr, Giovanini, Causer, Bradshaw, Cranford, Howard and Wille.

C. Resolution 2025-R-004

City Administrator Woolford presented the resolution levying additional .02% tax under Section 3-1 of the Illinois Local Library Act for building and building maintenance. Discussion was held.

Motion was made by Causer, seconded by Barr to approve resolution 2025-R-004. On a roll call vote motion carried -7. Wille abstained. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanini, Causer, Bradshaw, Cranford, Howard and Wille.

D. Centennial Plaza Bid

City Administrator presented the bids that came back for this project. Discussion was held on budget, options and alts.

Motion was made by Cranford and seconded by Wille to vote H.J. Eppel and Co. to get the Centennial Plaza Bid. On a roll call vote, motion carried 6-1. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Cranford, Causer, Bradshaw, Howard and Wille. Nay votes recorded: Giovanni.

E. Appointment of Sarah Hoerner - Ward 2 to Fill 2 years of unexpired 4-year term

Mayor Eckhoff presented Sarah Hoerner for the position to fill Ward 2. Discussion was held.

Motion was made by Howard and seconded by Wille to Vote to approve Sarah Hoener as Ward 2 alderman. On a roll call vote, motion carried 7-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanni, Causer, Bradshaw, Cranford, Howard and Wille.

H. Appointment of Chan Gill - Ward 2 to Fill 2-year remainder of unexpired term

Mayor Eckhoff presented Chan Gill for the position to fill Ward 2. Discussion was held. Motion was made by Wille and seconded by Bradshaw to approve Chan Gill as Ward 2 Alderman. On a roll call vote, motion carried 7-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanni, Causer, Bradshaw, Cranford, Howard and Wille.

I Appointment of Anna Hoerner-Ward 3 to fill 2-year remainder of unexpired term

Mayor Eckhoff presented Anna Hoerner for the position to fill Ward 3. Discussion was held.

Motion was made by Cranford and seconded by Howard to approve Anna Hoerner as Ward 3 Alderman. On a roll call vote, motion carried 7-0. Aye votes recorded: Barr, Giovanni, Causer, Bradshaw, Cranford, Howard and Wille.

Mayor Comments

None.

Administrator Comments

None.

Council Comments

None.

https://www.pontiac.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06252025-1147