City Council

MINUTES OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING October 4, 2010 The regular meeting of the Pontiac City Council was held on Monday, October 4, 2010 in the City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Russell called to order the regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. The City Clerk was directed to call roll, and the following members of the Council were present: Schickel, Eckhoff, Kallas, Gardner, Hall, Panno, Gabor and Mabrey. Absent: Swartz and Myers MEETING OF THE PONTIAC CIVIC CENTER AUTHORITY. Mayor asked that the record show the same Alderman present for this meeting as are present for the regular Council meeting: Schickel, Eckhoff, Kallas, Gardner, Hall, Panno, Gabor and Mabrey The Mayor 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 Russell stated that there were five items on the consent agenda. He asked if there was a need to have any item removed for later discussion. Hearing none, motion made by Gabor, second by Gardner that the items on the consent agenda be approved as presented. A. Motion by Gabor, second by Gardner to approve the minutes of the September 20, 2010 meeting as written. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Schickel, Eckhoff, Kallas, Gardner, Hall, Panno, Gabor and Mabrey B. Motion by Gabor, second by Gardner to approve payment of bills totaling $36,596.16 from the TIF I fund. On a roll call vote, motion carried 7-0. Aye votes recorded: Schickel, Eckhoff, Kallas, Gardner, Hall, Gabor and Mabrey. Abstain vote recorded: Panno. C. Motion by Gabor, second by Gardner to approve payment fo $95,809.82 from all other funds. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Schickel, Eckhoff, Kallas, Gardner, Hall, Panno, Gabor and Mabrey. D. Motion by Gabor, second by Gardner to approve Halloween Hours of Sunday, October 31, 2010 from 4:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Schickel, Eckhoff, Kallas, Gardner, Hall, Panno, Gabor and Mabrey. E. Motion by Gabor, second by Gardner to approve continued support of Peace Meals by contributing $500.00. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Schickel, Eckhoff, Kallas, Gardner, Hall, Panno, Gabor and Mabrey. REGULAR AGENDA A. Ordinance 2010-O-025 - Dynamometer Motion by Gardner, second by Kallas to approve Ordinance 2010-O-025, a variance request to construct an accessory building to exceed the height of 16 feet to 20 feet as written. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Schickel, Eckhoff, Kallas, Gardner, Hall, Panno, Gabor and Mabrey. B. Report from Community Services Committee 1. Facade Grant - 207 W. Madison St. The committee continued discussion of the proposed facade grant request for 207 W. Madison Street. Another update will come after the next committee meeting.  2. PTHS District 90 Request Motion by Kallas, second by Mabrey to approve the payment of $25,000.00 towards the resurfacing of the track at the high school behind the Rec Center, which is used by the public and Rec Center patrons. TIF Funds will be used. On a roll call vote, motion carried 7-0. Aye votes recorded: Schickel, Eckhoff, Kallas, Gardner, Hall, Gabor and Mabrey. Abstain vote recorded: Panno. C. Bid Award - 300 Block of North Mill Street Motion by Kallas, second by Schickel to approve the bid of $60,340.00 to Midwest Restoration to stabilize the 300 lock of North Mill Street. TIF Funds will be used. On a roll call vote, motion carried 7-0. Aye votes recorded: Schickel, Eckhoff, Kallas, Gardner, Hall, Gabor and Mabrey. Abstain vote recorded: Panno. D. David Sullivan - Early Retirement Motion by Panno, second by Kallas to authorize the Memo of Understanding for the early retirement of Dave Sullivan, Water Treatment Department Superintendent on December 31, 2010, with payment of his health insurance premiums until August 31, 2012. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Schickel, Eckhoff, Kallas, Gardner, Hall, Panno, Gabor and Mabrey. E. Sewage Treatment Superintendent Replacement Motion by Panno, second by Gabor to approve the appointment of Todd Campbell as Water Treatment Plant Superintendent. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Schickel, Eckhoff, Kallas, Gardner, Hall, Panno, Gabor and Mabrey F. Ordinance 2010-O-024 Motion by Gabor, second by Kallas to approve Ordinance 2010-O-024, an amendment to an addition to the permit fee to reimburse the City for costs associated with a building relocation as written. On a roll call vote, motion carried 7-1. Aye votes recorded: Schickel, Eckhoff, Kallas, Gardner, Panno, Gabor and Mabrey. Nay vote recorded: Hall G. Fall Leaf Collection Chris Brock , Street Superintendent, informed Council that the Leaf collection will begin October 18, 2010. H. Disposition of Property - Leaf Vac Motion by Panno, second by Gardner to approve the disposition of a Leaf Vac to the Village of Flanagan at a sale price of $400.00. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Schickel, Eckhoff, Kallas, Gardner, Hall, Panno, Gabor and Mabrey. Mayor Comments Mayor Russell told Council that the LeeAnn Erickson with the Police Department will be retiring as of December 31, 2010. City Council Comments Alderman Kallas remarked of the nice job the Lutheran Church on Grove Street has done with the river bank off their property. He also asked about the old Nicor lot and the ComEd utility poles on Deerfield Road and about their disposal. Administrator Comments None Public Comments Farnsworth Group, represented by Joe Mikulecky wanted to express their thanks to Dave Sullivan and the work he has done with them and the City. Adjournment With no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was adjourned Respectfully submitted, Sharon L. Dunham City Clerk