City Council

MINUTES OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING February 7, 2011 The regular meeting of the Pontiac City Council was held on Monday, February 7, 2011 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: Swartz, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hall, Panno, Myers, Gabor and Mabrey. 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: Swartz, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hall, Panno, Myers, 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 three 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 Myers, second by Panno, that the items on the consent agenda be approved as presented. A. Motion by Myers, second by Panno to approve the minutes of the January 18, 2011 meeting as written. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Swartz, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hall, Panno, Myers, Gabor and Mabrey. B. Motion by Myers, second by Kallas to approve payment of bills totaling $13,142.16 from the TIF I fund. On a roll call vote, motion carried 7-0. Aye votes recorded: Swartz, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hall, Myers, Gabor and Mabrey. Abstain vote recorded: Panno C. Motion by Myers, second by Panno to approve payment of bills totaling $162,702.01 from all other funds. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Swartz, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hall, Panno, Myers, Gabor and Mabrey. REGULAR AGENDA A. Opening of Proposals - 812 W. Cleary Street City Administrator, Bob Karls opened the only bid for the purchase/demolishing of the city’s property at 812. W. Cleary St. Motion by Kallas, second by Gabor to send the bid to Public Properties Committee for further discussion and then if needed, send to Planning & Zoning Board. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Swartz, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hall, Panno, Myers, Gabor and Mabrey. B. Ordinance 2011-O-002 - Illinois American Water Building Approval Motion by Myers, second by Panno to approve Ordinance 2011-O-002, Illinois American Water Building, at 222 E. Water St. project as written. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Swartz, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hall, Panno, Myers, Gabor and Mabrey. C. Presentation - Crystal Palace Tony Moreland, representing the Crystal Palace explained to the Council what they would like to do this year with regards to outdoor concerts. 10% of the profits would be donated the Pontiac School District 429 PTO. Motion by Panno, second by Gabor to allow the outdoor concerts to the Crystal Palace subject to City guidelines. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8-0. Aye votes recorded: Swartz, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hall, Panno, Myers, Gabor and Mabrey. D. Presentation - Kristen Arbogast Kristen Arbogast told Council that the City is going to be partnered with the University of Illinois, Department of Tourism/Recreation on a Community Development project. Approximately 20 students will be involved. E. Bid Awards - Square West Motion by Kallas, second by Swartz to approve the bids of Kelly Electric, $1,905.00 and Smith Plumbing, $11,310.00 for work to be done at the Square West building for the Pontiac Museum. TIF Funds will be used. On a roll call vote, motion carried 7-0. Aye votes recorded: Swartz, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hall, Myers, Gabor and Mabrey. Abstain vote recorded: Panno. F. Tourism Department - Waldmire Mural Approval Motion by Mabrey, second by Swartz to approve the expense to design and construct a mural with Bob Waldmire as design at an estimated cost, not to exceed, $15,000.00. The mural will be located on the Encore Shoppe building on the West side, directly across form the Waldmire bus. TIF Funds will be used. On a roll call vote, motion carried y-0. Aye votes recorded: Swartz, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hall, Myers, Gabor and Mabrey. Abstain vote recorded: Panno. Council was also informed of the 4-day event for the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony of the new Pontiac Museum. July 21st through July 24th. G. IKE Grant Acquisition Motion by Eckhoff, second by Kallas to pursue the IKE Grant which will help pay for demolishing some buildings in the flood plane and turn into green space. On a roll call vote, motion carried 8- 0. Aye votes recorded: Swartz, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hall, Panno, Myers, Gabor and Mabrey. H. Storm Review Street Department Director, Chris Brock explained to Council the time line and what was done regarding snow removal during the last snow storm. Jerry Hayner, Parks Director also gave information of what was done during the storm with regards to the Rec Center. Mayor Comments The Mayor thanked staff for the recent snow removal in the City and informed Council that IDOT is pursuing the high speed rail project. City Council Comments Alderman Kallas thanked the local radio station, WJEZ for their help and coverage during the snow storm. Administrator Comments Bob Karls gave information of the electricity/generator needs at the Rec Center and the power problem that will need to be addresses at the water treatment facility. Committee meetings of Community Services and Public Property/Utility will be held on February 15, 2011, starting at 3:00 P.M. Public Comments None 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