City Council

MINUTES OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING December 20, 2010 The regular meeting of the Pontiac City Council was held on Monday, December 20, 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, Swartz, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hall, Myers, Gabor and Mabrey. Absent: Gardner and Panno CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Russell stated that there were four items on the consent agenda. He asked if there was a need to have any item removed for later discussion. Motion made by Gabor, second by Mabrey that the items on the consent agenda be approved as presented. A. Motion by Gabor, second by Mabrey to approve the minutes of the December 6, 2010 meeting as written. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Schickel, Swartz, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hall, Myers, Gabor and Mabrey. B. Motion by Gabor, second by Mabrey to approve payment of bills totaling $1,590.32 from the TIF I fund. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Schickel, Swartz, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hall, Myers, Gabor and Mabrey. C. Motion by Gabor, second by Mabrey to approve payment of bills totaling $320,716.01 from all other funds. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Schickel, Swartz, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hall, Myers, Gabor and Mabrey. D. Motion by Gabor, second by Mabrey to approve the 2011 meetings scheduled as outlined. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Schickel, Swartz, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hall, Myers, Gabor and Mabrey. REGULAR AGENDA Alderman Panno is now present for the meeting. A. Ordinance 2010-O-028 Discussion on the request by Scott & Darcy Woodburn to divide a single lot into (4) lots. Motion by Kallas, second by Eckhoff to approve the Ordinance 2010-O-028, dividing a single lot into (4) lots at triangle lot in the 1200 block range of North Mill Street with the amendment added to install sidewalks as the lots are improved. On a roll call vote, motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Schickel, Swartz, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hall, Panno, Myers, Gabor and Mabrey. B Curb Cut Request - Kupferschmid 320 W. Howard St. Motion by Kallas, second by Schickel to approve the request of Kupferschmid, Inc at 320 W. Howard Street for an additional curb cut subject to the approval of the final plans by the City Engineer and a license agreement is signed. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-1. Aye votes recorded: Schickel, Swartz, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hall, Panno, Gabor and Mabrey. Nay vote recorded: Myers. C. Request for Proposals - 812 W. Cleary Street Motion by Myers, second by Eckhoff to proceed with the publication for requests for purchase and development of the building at 812 W. Cleary Street, Pontiac , which must consist of tearing down the building within 90 days. On a roll call vote, motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Schickel, Swartz, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hall, Panno, Myers, Gabor and Mabrey. D. Update Facade Grant - 315 N. Mill Street Motion by Schickel, second by Kallas to approve the 1st Phase additional costs of the Radio Station building at 315 N. Mill Street at a cost to the City of $16,643.50 using TIF Funds. This is because of the additional costs to rehab the building. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Schickel, Swartz, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hall, Myers, Gabor and Mabrey. Abstain vote: Panno E. Letter of Understanding - Early Retirement - Nancy Fienhold Motion by Myers, second by Gabor to approve the Letter of Understanding for the early retirement of Nancy Fienhold. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Schickel, Swartz, Eckhoff, Kallas, Panno, Myers, Gabor and Mabrey. Abstain vote recorded: Hall F. 6 Month Budget Review City Administrator gave the Council an over view of the budget for the (6) month period. G. Dedication of Vermillion Players Storage Building Motion by Myers, second by Schickel to approve the deed to the City of the Vermillion Players storage facility. On a roll call vote, motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Schickel, Swartz, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hall, Panno, Myers, Gabor and Mabrey. Mayor Comments Dave Sullivan, retiring department head of the Waste Water Treatment Facility was recognized by Mayor Russell and the Council for his work the past 35 years.\ The Chicago Sun Times did an article about the City’s Museums. City Council Comments None Administrator Comments The City offices will be closed December 24th and December 27th for the Christmas holiday. Public Comments None Executive Session Motion by Kallas, second by Gabor to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss Land Disposition. No action is expected. On a roll call vote, motion carried 9-0. Aye votes recorded: Schickel, Swartz, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hall, Panno, Myers, Gabor and Mabrey. 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