City Council

MINUTES OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 21, 2011 The regular meeting of the Pontiac City Council was held on Monday, March 21, 2011 in the City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Russell called to order the regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. In the absence of the City Clerk, City Administrator Bob Karls was directed to call roll, and the following members of the Council were present: Swartz, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hall, Panno and Gabor. Absent: Schickel, Gardner, Myers and Mabrey. PUBLIC HEARING - 2011 - 2012 Budget City Administrator Bob Karls presented an overview of the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2011- 2012. The mayor asked for public comment. There was none. SWEARING IN of FIRE AND POLIC COMMISSION MEMBERS Jim Drengwitz and Ron Minnaert took the oath of office for their positions on the Fire & Police Commission. RECOGNITION Ron Minnaert presented Lyle Wilson a plaque for hsi years of service on the Fire & Police Commission. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Russell stated that there were six 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 Eckhoff that the items on the consent agenda be approved as presented. A. Motion by Gabor, second by Eckhoff to approve the minutes of the March 7, 2011 meeting as written. On a roll call vote, motion carried 6-0. Aye votes recorded: Swartz, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hall, Panno and Gabor. Absent: Schickel, Gardner, Myers and Mabrey. B. Motion by Gabor, second by Eckhoff to approve payment of bills totaling $6,125.15 from the TIF I Fund. On a roll call vote, motion carried 5-0. Aye votes recorded: Swartz, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hall and Gabor. Absent: Schickel, Gardner, Myers and Mabrey. Abstain vote recorded: Panno. C. Motion by Gabor, second by Eckhoff to approve payment of bills totaling $223,308.61 from all other funds. On a roll call vote, motion carried 6-0. Aye votes recorded: Swartz, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hall, Panno and Gabor. Absent: Schickel, Gardner, Myers and Mabrey. D. Motion by Gabor, second by Eckhoff to refer to the Planning & Zoning Board a petition for rezoning filed by Bank of Pontiac Trust #1850. On a roll call vote, motion carried 6-0. Aye votes recorded: Swartz, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hall, Panno and Gabor. Absent: Schickel, Gardner, Myers and Mabrey. E. Motion by Gabor, second by Eckhoff to refer to the Pontiac Planning & Zoning Board a petition to amend Sullivan’s Office PUD. On a roll call vote, motion carried 6-0. Aye votes recorded: Swartz, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hall, Panno and Gabor. Absent: Schickel, Gardner, Myers and Mabrey. F. Motion by Gabor, second by Eckhoff to refer to the Pontiac Planning & Zoning Board a petition for rezoning filed by RP Lumber. On a roll call vote, motion carried 6-0. Aye votes recorded: Swartz, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hall, Panno and Gabor. Absent: Schickel, Gardner, Myers and Mabrey. REGULAR AGENDA A. Pontiac Crystal Palace - Outside Concert Tony Moreland of Pontiac Crystal Palace presented their plans for outdoor concerts. They requested two evenings during the Fourth of July weekend and two evenings during Labor Day weekend. Motion by Panno, second by Swartz to approve their request as long as the plans conform with previous approvals and final layout is approved by the Liquor Commissioner. On a roll call vote, motion carried 6-0. Aye votes recorded: Swartz, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hall, Panno and Gabor. Absent: Schickel, Gardner, Myers and Mabrey. B. Street Closing Request - PROUD Carnival PROUD presented a plan for street closings for a carnival in the downtown area on May 11 - 15, 2011. Motion by Swartz, second by Eckhoff to approve their street closing request. On a roll call vote, motion carried 6-0. Aye votes recorded: Swartz, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hall, Panno and Gabor. Absent: Schickel, Gardner, Myers and Mabrey. C. Park Use Request - Rustic Auto Club Tom Dunham presented a request by the Rustic Auto Club to use Riverside Park for it’s 2011 car show, June 18, 2011. Motion by Gabor, second by Kallas to approve the Rustic Auto Club request for the use of Riverside Park. On a roll call vote, motion carried 6-0. Aye votes recorded: Swartz, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hall, Panno and Gabor. Absent: Schickel, Gardner, Myers and Mabrey. D. Peddler’s License - Frosty Treats The Council reviewed an application for a Peddler’s License from Frosty Treats, Inc. of Springfield, Illinois. Motion by Swartz, second by Eckhoff to approve a Peddler’s License for Frosty Treats. On a roll call vote, motion carried 6-0. Aye votes recorded: Swartz, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hall, Panno and Gabor. Absent: Schickel, Gardner, Myers and Mabrey. E. Sale of Property - 812 W. Cleary The sale of property takes a super majority and since there were not enough councilmen in attendance, the ordinance was tabled. F. Intergovernmental Agreement - IDOT Traffic Signal Maintenance The intergovernmental agreement with IDOT for the maintenance of traffic signals was presented. Motion by Swartz, second by Eckhoff to approve the IDOT agreement. On a roll call vote, motion carried 6-0. Aye votes recorded: Swartz, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hall, Panno and Gabor. Absent: Schickel, Gardner, Myers and Mabrey. G. Correspondence 1. Livingston County Custodial Services - Sign Ordinance Received correspondence from Livingston County Custodial Services for review of the Route 116 corridor sign code. Motion by Swartz, second by Panno to refer the matter to the Planning & Zoning Board. On a roll call vote, motion carried 5-0. Aye votes recorded: Swartz, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hall and Panno. Absent: Schickel, Gardner, Myers and Mabrey. Abstain vote recorded: Gabor.  2. Marjorie Rhode - Camper, Trailer, Boat Parking The Council reviewed correspondence concerning the parking of campers, trailers, boats, etc. on city streets and the hazard they create. Motion by Gabor, second by Panno to refer the matter to the Infrastructure Committee. On a roll call vote, motion carried 6-0. Aye votes recorded: Swartz, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hall, Panno and Gabor. Absent: Schickel, Gardner, Myers and Mabrey. 3. Country Lane Carriage - CBD Carriage Rides The Council reviewed a request to provide carriage rides in the Central Business District. Motion by Eckhoff, second by Kallas to refer the matter to the Infrastructure Committee. On a roll call vote, motion carried 6-0. Aye votes recorded: Swartz, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hall, Panno and Gabor. Absent: Schickel, Gardner, Myers and Mabrey. Administrator Comments The Infrastructure Committee set a meeting for March 28, 2011 at 3:45 p.m. Public Comments None Executive Session Motion by Gabor, second by Swartz to adjourn to Executive Session to discuss Personnel & Land Acquisition. No action is expected to be taken. On a roll call vote, motion carried 6-0. Aye votes recorded: Swartz, Eckhoff, Kallas, Hall, Panno and Gabor. Absent: Schickel, Gardner, Myers and Mabrey. RECONVENED MEETING The City Council meeting was reconvened at 4:45 p.m. on March 28, 2011. Mayor Russell asked the Clerk to call roll, and the following members of the Council were present: Schickel, Eckhoff, Kallas, Panno, Myers, Gabor and Mabrey. Absent: Swartz, Gardner and Hall. Ordinance 2011-O-006 - City Budget Motion by Panno, second by Myers to approve Ordinance 2011-O-006, Annual Budget for the City of Pontiac Fiscal Year 2011-2012 as written. On a roll call vote, motion carried 7-0. Aye votes recorded: Schickel, Eckhoff, Kallas, Panno, Myers, Gabor and Mabrey. Absent: Swartz, Gardner and Hall. Adjournment With no further business to come before the meeting, on motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was adjourned at 4:56 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Bob Karls Acting City Clerk