Pontiac public meetings in 2021

Pontiac Fire & Police Commission

The Pontiac Fire and Police Commission is meeting to approve previous meeting minutes, hear chief's reports, and discuss creating a new Firefighter Eligibility List for 2022. They will also approve the 2022 meeting schedule and may take action following an executive session.

• Discussion and request for approval to create a new Firefighter Eligibility List for 2022
• Approval of minutes from Special Meetings August 30 and October 13, 2021, and Quarterly Meeting September 20, 2021
• Approve 22 Meeting Schedule
• Fire Department Captain's Eligibility List

City Council

The Pontiac City Council will approve routine bills totaling $161,364.00 and previous minutes. The regular agenda includes a discussion on the 2022 Street Plan, a review of the Snow Removal/Winter Storm Policy, and a Change Order for the Sewage Treatment Plant. The council will also discuss the CBD Master Plan and a Right of Way Vacation ordinance.

• Motion to approve payment of bills totaling $161,364.00 from all funds
• Ordinance 2021-0-030 - Right of Way Vacation
• Change Order #6-Sewage Treatment Plant
• Report from Infrastructure (2022 Street Plan)
• CBD Master Plan Discussion

The Pontiac City Council approved the preliminary 2022 Street Plan, accepted Change Order #6 for the Sewer Treatment Plant Project, and supported a letter of intent for the Accelerate Illinois Broadband Infrastructure Planning Program. The council also tabled a right-of-way vacation ordinance due to lack of a three-fourths quorum. All votes were unanimous (8-0) except the tabling motion, which passed 7-0 with one abstention.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and $161,364.00 in bills (8-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 2021-O-030 for right-of-way vacation (7-0, Gabor abstained)
• Approved letter of support for Accelerate Illinois Broadband Infrastructure Planning Program (8-0)
• Approved preliminary 2022 Street Plan using Capital Improvements, TIF, and MTF funds (8-0)
• Accepted Change Order #6 for Sewer Treatment Plant Project in amount of $114,644.00 (8-0)
• Adjourned to executive session for personnel and land acquisition (8-0)

Infrastructure Committee

The Infrastructure Committee will meet to discuss the 2022 Street Program, facade grants, and a cell tower proposal. No specific details regarding project costs or locations were provided in the agenda.

• 2022 Street Program discussion
• Facade grants discussion
• Cell tower proposal review

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board unanimously recommended approval of a petition by Timothy and Patricia Fogarty to vacate portions of West Washington Avenue and West Lincoln Avenue and deed them to the petitioners and/or the city. The recommendation will go to the city council for final action. The board also approved the minutes from the November 22, 2021 meeting.

• Approved minutes from November 22, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of street vacation for West Washington and West Lincoln avenues (unanimous)

Public Library Board of Trustees

The Pontiac Public Library Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda for minutes and bills, a director's report, and committee updates. Old business includes the library succession plan, and new business covers a request from Heartland Community College regarding security cameras, sending board packets via email, and the Live & Learn Grant. An executive session on personnel is also scheduled.

• Library Succession Plan (old business)
• Heartland Community College request/security cameras
• Trustee board packets via email
• Live & Learn Grant

The Pontiac Public Library Board approved an administrative succession plan and modified bylaws to allow electronic board packets. They also voted to let the director seek legal advice on Heartland Community College's request to install exterior security cameras. No action was taken after executive session.

• Approved administrative succession plan (unanimous)
• Allowed director to seek legal assistance on Heartland's exterior camera request (5-1, Curt Myers opposed)
• Modified bylaws to allow electronic delivery of board packets (unanimous)
• Accepted November minutes and paid bills (unanimous)

City Council

The Pontiac City Council will consider several ordinances, including a special use and variance for the Thomas Roe property, an option agreement for the Rathbun property, and the 2021 tax levy ordinance. They will also review the Central Business District Master Plan, insurance renewal, street department purchase, employee Christmas gifts, and a contract with GovHR USA. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, payment of bills totaling $600,416.58, and a raffle license for the Pontiac Elks Lodge #1019.

• Ordinance 2021-0-029: Special Use and Variance for Thomas Roe Property
• Ordinance 2021-0-028: Rathbun Option
• Ordinance 2021-0-027: 2021 Levy Ordinance
• Payment of bills totaling $600,416.58 from all funds
• Presentation of Central Business District Master Plan

The Pontiac City Council approved a special use variance for outside storage at 1130 E. Howard St., waiving hard/paved surface requirements, with a 9-1 vote. They also approved an option agreement for the Rathburn Building, a tax levy ordinance, insurance renewal, a plow purchase, employee Christmas gifts, and a contract for recruiting a new city administrator. The meeting included a presentation on a downtown master plan and noted the city administrator's retirement.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-O-029 for variance at 1130 E. Howard St. (9-1)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-O-028 for Rathburn Building option agreement (9-0, Gabor abstained)
• Approved insurance renewal with ~10% increase (10-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-O-027 for corporate tax levy (10-0)
• Approved $15,835 pusher plow purchase from Clean Cut, LLC (10-0)
• Approved employee Christmas gifts: $50 full-time, $25 part-time/volunteer (10-0)
• Approved GovHR USA contract for city administrator recruitment (10-0)
• Approved consent agenda: minutes, $600,416.58 in bills, raffle license (10-0)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Pontiac Planning and Zoning Board will consider a request by Thomas Roe for a Special Use Permit to waive the water retention basin ordinance and the paved parking with curb and gutter ordinance. The petitioner plans to purchase the property at 1130 East Howard Street for a landscaping business. The board will decide whether to grant these waivers at this meeting.

• Special Use Permit to waive water retention basin ordinance
• Waiver of paved parking with curb and gutter ordinance
• Property: 1130 East Howard Street, Tax Index Number 15-23-401-010
• Located in B-3 Business and Wholesale District
• Petitioner: Thomas Roe

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a Special Use Permit for outside storage in a B3 District for Thomas Roe's landscaping business at 1130 East Howard Street. The board also approved waiving the hard/paved surface and water retention basin requirements, citing no additional storm water runoff. The motion was made by Tim Lewis, seconded by Matt Stock, and passed unanimously. The board also approved the minutes from the September 13, 2021 meeting.

• Approved the minutes from the September 13, 2021 meeting (unanimous).
• Approved the Special Use Permit for outside storage in a B3 District for Thomas Roe (unanimous).
• Approved waiving the hard/paved surface with curb and gutter requirement (unanimous).
• Approved waiving the water retention basin requirement (unanimous).

Pontiac Fire & Police Commission

The Pontiac Fire and Police Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss personnel matters in executive session and receive reports from department chiefs. The only action item is approving offers of employment to firefighter candidates.

• Approve offer of employment to Firefighter candidates
• Executive session for personnel matters
• Fire Department Chief's report

City Council

The Pontiac City Council will vote on consent items including bill payments and a street vacation referral, then take up several regular agenda items. These include purchases for the police department and an ambulance, a license agreement, and engineering contracts for sewer and ditch work. The meeting will end with an executive session on personnel and land acquisition.

• Payment of bills totaling $204,091.43 from all funds
• Police Department Purchase
• Ambulance Purchase
• License Agreement with Marlon Eilts at 210 N Ladd St.
• Engineering Contract for Northside Separation and North Ditch Bank Restoration

The Pontiac City Council approved all agenda items, including the purchase of a new Ford F-450 ambulance for $270,021 plus $10,000 to outfit, and a $42,000 engineering design contract for the North side sewer separation. Also approved were a $10,690 purchase of two Watchguard car videos using grant funding, a license agreement for a sign at 210 N. Ladd St., indefinite suspension of loan payments for the Crescent Theater, a $12,500 ditch bank restoration contract, and a resolution for a sanitary sewer extension. All votes were 8-0 except for the street vacation petition referral, which passed 7-0 with one abstention.

• Approved $204,091.43 in bill payments (8-0)
• Referred Fogarty street vacation petition to Planning Commission (7-0, Gabor abstained)
• Approved $10,690 purchase of 2 Watchguard car videos from Motorola (8-0)
• Authorized $270,021 ambulance purchase plus $10,000 outfitting (8-0)
• Approved license agreement with Marlon Eilits for sign at 210 N. Ladd St. (8-0)
• Suspended Crescent Theater loan payments indefinitely (8-0)
• Approved $42,000 engineering contract with Farnsworth Group for sewer separation (8-0)
• Approved $12,500 ditch bank restoration contract with A.L. Trost Tree Experts (8-0)

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to review second quarter financials, discuss the 2022-2023 budget levy, and consider policies. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no specific dollar amounts or project details provided.

• Second quarter financial review
• 2022-2023 budget levy discussion
• Policy review

Public Library Board of Trustees

The Pontiac Public Library Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and bills. They will also discuss the 2022-2023 per capita grant review, repairs at Heartland Community College, library succession plans, and a staff holiday party.

• Consent agenda: minutes and bills
• Review of 2022-2023 Per Capita/Serving Our Public chapters 1-6 and 7-13
• Heartland Community College repairs
• Library succession plans
• Staff holiday party

The Pontiac Public Library Board of Trustees approved the October minutes and paid bills as presented. The board tabled a draft administrative succession plan for additional discussion. The director reported plans to pursue a new copier lease with Watts Copy System, which would cost about one-third of the current monthly lease.

• Approved October minutes and paid bills (all present voted in favor)
• Tabled draft administrative succession plan for further discussion
• Director to pursue new copier lease with Watts Copy System

City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinances, including a fence height variance and a contractor license fee amendment. The agenda also includes reviewing contracts for the Central Business District Master Plan, golf course fertilizer, and asbestos abatement.

• Approval of bills totaling $1,335,018.87
• Ordinance 2021-0-025: Tomasello fence height variance at 603 E. Timber St.
• Farnsworth Group contract for Central Business District Master Plan
• Winfield United fertilizer contract for the Golf Course
• Ordinance 2021-0-026: Amendment to Contractor License Fee

The Pontiac City Council approved a contract with the Farnsworth Group to prepare a Master Streetscape Plan for the downtown area, funded by TIF funds. The council also approved a fence height variance, a fertilizer contract for the golf course, an asbestos abatement contract, a contractor license fee amendment, and an airport liability insurance renewal. All votes were 8-0 except the fence variance, which passed 6-2.

• Approved Farnsworth Group contract for downtown Master Streetscape Plan (8-0)
• Approved fence height variance at 603 E. Timber Street (6-2)
• Approved fertilizer contract with Winfield United for $51,247.40 (8-0)
• Approved asbestos abatement contract with The Deigan Group for 6 city properties (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-O-026 amending contractor license fees to $50.00 (8-0)
• Approved renewal of Airport Liability Insurance with Old Republic Insurance Co. at $6,360.00 (8-0)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $1,335,018.87 (8-0)
• Approved referral of petition by Daniel Kennedy and Thomas D. Roe, Jr. to Planning Commission (8-0)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Pontiac Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public meeting to consider a request by Amy Tomasello for an after-the-fact variance to allow a fence exceeding the maximum height in an R-1 residential district. The fence, built 6 feet tall in the front yard due to a contractor error, exceeds the 5-foot limit. The petitioner wants to keep the fence for medical reasons.

• After-the-fact variance request to exceed 5-foot front yard fence height limit
• Property: Lot 10 of Block 3 in Driving Park Addition, 603 E. Timber St., Pontiac, IL
• R-1 One-Family Residential District
• Fence height error by contractor; petitioner cites medical reasons

The Planning and Zoning Board approved an after-the-fact variance allowing a 6-foot front-yard fence at 603 E. Timber St., exceeding the 5-foot limit, due to the contractor's error and the petitioner's medical needs. The approval is conditional: the fence must be brought into compliance before the property is sold. The board also approved the minutes from the September 13, 2021 meeting.

• Approved fence height variance for 603 E. Timber St. (unanimous), conditional on compliance before sale
• Approved minutes from September 13, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

Police Pension Fund Meeting

The Pontiac Police Pension Board is holding a regular meeting to review routine financial matters, including the treasurer's report, investment reports, and payments to consultants. The agenda also includes old and new business items such as training reimbursements, annual report completion, and setting 2022 meeting dates.

• Quarterly payment to Marquette & Associates
• Payment to Sikich
• Approval of 2nd payment to Sikich
• COLA 2020
• IPPFA Dues

The Pontiac Police Pension Fund Board approved moving $150,000 from fixed income to equities now and again after the second tax installment, and $250,000 from Eagle fixed income to equities to rebalance per policy. The board also approved routine payments, adopted the 3% COLA as set by law, and accepted new member applications.

• Approved moving $150,000 from fixed income to equities (unanimous)
• Approved moving $250,000 from Eagle fixed income to equities (unanimous)
• Approved $5,750 quarterly payment to Marquette (unanimous)
• Approved $2,357.50 payment to Sikich (unanimous)
• Approved $795 annual IPPFA dues (unanimous)
• Adopted 3% COLA as set by law (unanimous)
• Approved $433.18 reimbursement for training conference (unanimous)
• Approved $870 IPPFA registration for Henson and Baird (unanimous)

City Council

The Pontiac City Council will consider an amended collective bargaining agreement with the fire department, along with infrastructure reports and holiday plans. Consent items include bill payments and a variance referral.

• Ordinance 2021-0-024: Amended Fire Department Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Payment of bills totaling $188,369.20 from all funds
• Referral of variance petition by Amy Tomasello to Planning Commission
• Parade permit for Pontiac Light Up Parade
• Infrastructure report: sewer lining bid authorization, storm sewer separation projects, Riverview Drive Rebuild Illinois funds

The Pontiac City Council approved an amended collective bargaining agreement with the firefighters union, authorized sewer lining bids, and approved a sewer camera purchase. A variance petition was referred to the Planning Commission despite one dissenting vote. The meeting also included presentations and updates on capital projects and holiday events.

• Approved amended Fire Department collective bargaining agreement (9-0)
• Authorized going out for bid on sewer lining project (9-0)
• Approved $10,200 sewer push camera purchase from Key Equipment (9-0)
• Referred Amy Tomasello variance petition to Planning Commission (8-1)
• Approved consent agenda items including $188,369.20 in bills and parade permit (9-0)

Pontiac Fire & Police Commission

The Pontiac Fire and Police Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss personnel matters in closed session and receive reports from department chiefs. The only action item is approving conditional employment offers to firefighter candidates.

• Approve conditional employment offers to firefighter candidates
• Executive session for personnel matters under Illinois Open Meeting Act

Infrastructure Committee

The Infrastructure Committee will meet to evaluate the Central Business District. The committee will also discuss infrastructure projects for fiscal year 2022/2023.

• Central Business District evaluation
• Infrastructure projects for fiscal year 2022/2023

The Infrastructure Committee discussed proposed sewer capital improvement plans for FY 2022-2023, including $1,000,000 for sewer lining, $1,000,000 for Phase 1 Northside Storm Sewer Separation, and $1,000,000 for Phase 1 Southside Storm Sewer Separation. No formal approvals were made; the sewer lining request will go to the 10-18 meeting. The Committee also reviewed an initial presentation on Central Business District Improvements, with further study ongoing, and staff recommended using 2022-2023 Rebuild Illinois Street Funds for a Riverside Drive rebuild with a river-side sidewalk/path, with Farnsworth Group as proposed designer.

• Reviewed proposed sewer capital improvement plans for FY 2022-2023, including three $1,000,000 projects
• Noted sewer lining project will request approval at the 10-18 meeting
• Reviewed initial Central Business District Improvements presentation; further study ongoing
• Staff recommended using 2022-2023 Rebuild Illinois Street Funds for Riverside Drive rebuild with sidewalk/path

Public Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will conduct a regular meeting to review the Director's monthly updates and committee reports. The agenda includes a review of the Live & Learn Grant and discussions regarding '22-'23 Per Capita/Serving Our Public chapters.

• Live & Learn Grant review
• Review of '22-'23 Per Capita/Serving Our Public Chapters 1-6
• Review of '22-'23 Per Capita/Serving Our Public Chapters 7-13

The board approved the September minutes as amended and paid bills. They tabled the review of Per Capita/Serving Our Public chapters 7-13 until next meeting due to a power outage. Old business included discussing a Live & Learn grant for exterior door replacement and awnings, and planning director succession.

• Approved September minutes as amended and bills as presented.
• Tabled review of '22-'23 Per Capita/Serving Our Public Chapters 7-13 until next meeting.
• Discussed Live & Learn grant possibilities (exterior door replacement, awnings); Bruce to contact Vissering for options and timelines.
• Discussed director succession planning; Kristin to develop a general plan.
• Eric suggested a succession plan for the financial secretary position.

City Council

The Pontiac City Council is meeting to handle routine approvals and discuss several operational items, including an ambulance update, ladder truck disposition, ice maintenance machine, a bid for the Westview Drive sewer extension, and fall tree purchases. The meeting also includes an executive session for collective negotiations.

• Approve bills totaling $310,503.10
• Close Bobolink Drive for neighborhood block party
• Bid award for Westview Drive sewer extension
• Discuss ladder truck disposition
• Fall tree purchase approval

The Pontiac City Council approved the sale of the Fire Department's tower ladder truck to Fairbury Fire Department for $80,000, and awarded a $289,573 bid for the Westview Sewer Extension to Tobey's Construction & Cartage, Inc., contingent on EPA permits. The council also approved the consent agenda, including $310,503.10 in bills, and tabled the ice rink maintenance machine item. All votes were unanimous (10-0) except the executive session motion (7-0).

• Approved sale of tower ladder truck to Fairbury Fire Department for $80,000 (10-0)
• Awarded Westview Sewer Extension bid to Tobey's Construction & Cartage, Inc. for $289,573, contingent on EPA permits (10-0)
• Approved consent agenda: minutes, $310,503.10 in bills, and Bob-O-Link Dr. closure for block party (10-0)
• Approved fall tree purchase from Spring Grove Nursery and Gerdes Nursery for $9,000 (10-0)
• Tabled ice rink maintenance machine item to future meeting
• Adjourned to executive session for collective negotiating matters (7-0)

Pontiac Fire & Police Commission

The Pontiac Fire and Police Commission is meeting to consider firefighter hiring steps and a police department appointment. The agenda includes certification of a firefighter eligibility list, authorization for conditional job offers, and the appointment of Allison Hodgson to the police department. The commission will also hold an executive session and may take action afterward.

• Firefighter final eligibility list certification
• Authorization for conditional offers of employment for firefighters
• Appointment of Allison Hodgson to the Police Department
• Approval of minutes from June 2021 and special meetings on August 2 and August 30, 2021
• Executive session followed by possible action

City Council

The Pontiac City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a zoning variance for a deck, a contract for a public safety complex lift station, the transfer of ARPA funds, and a downtown capital program. The council will also approve the prior meeting's minutes and pay bills totaling $558,773.04. An executive session is scheduled for property acquisition, collective negotiations, and personnel matters.

• Ordinance 2021-0-023: Hinegardner variance for a deck at 906 E Chestnut St.
• Public Safety Complex Lift Station Contract
• Transfer of ARPA Funds
• Rebuild Main Street: Downtown Capital Program
• Payment of bills totaling $558,773.04 from all funds

The Pontiac City Council approved a variance for a deck at 906 E. Chestnut St. by a 6-1 vote, with Alderman Gabor dissenting. It also approved a $13,752 pump station rehabilitation at the Safety Complex and transferred the first ARPA funds distribution to reimburse ambulance equipment purchases. The consent agenda, including meeting minutes and bill payments totaling $558,773.04, was approved 7-0. The council adjourned to executive session for property and personnel matters.

• Approved consent agenda including Sept. 7, 2021 minutes and bill payments of $558,773.04 (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-O-023, a variance for a deck at 906 E. Chestnut St. (6-1, Gabor nay)
• Approved pump station rehabilitation at Safety Complex by Dodson Perez Plumbing for $13,752.00 (7-0)
• Approved transfer of first ARPA funds distribution to Capital Equipment fund for ambulance equipment/vehicles (7-0)
• Adjourned to executive session for property acquisition and personnel matters (7-0)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Pontiac Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public meeting to consider a variance request from Dorothy Hinegardner to reduce the required 25-foot front yard setback to 20 feet in an R-1 residential district. The variance would allow construction of an approximately 8' x 12' deck in the front yard at 906 E. Chestnut St. The board will discuss and possibly decide on this request.

• Variance request to reduce front yard setback from 25' to 20'
• Property: 906 E. Chestnut St., Lot 4 of Block 2 in C.E. Legg's Addition
• Proposed deck: approximately 8' x 12' in front yard
• R-1 One-Family Residential District zoning

The Pontiac Planning and Zoning Board approved a variance request from Dorothy Hinegardner to reduce the required 25-foot front yard setback to 20 feet for a memorial deck at 906 E. Chestnut St., recommending approval to City Council. The board also approved signage for KFC and Pizza Hut at 1831 West Reynolds Street, as the proposed sizes were within allowed limits. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes from July 12, 26, and 29, 2021 meetings
• Approved Dorothy Hinegardner's variance to reduce front yard setback from 25' to 20' for a deck at 906 E. Chestnut St., recommending City Council approval
• Approved EYM Group's KFC wall signage (55 sq ft, allowed 93 sq ft) and Pizza Hut signage (46 sq ft, allowed 72 sq ft) at 1831 West Reynolds Street

Public Library Board of Trustees

The Pontiac Public Library Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting. They will consider a quote for exterior doors related to a Live & Learn Grant and review the '22 per capita and Serving Our Public chapters. The agenda is mostly routine, with no old business.

• Vissering quote for exterior doors / Live & Learn Grant
• Review of '22 per capita and Serving Our Public chapters 1-6

The Pontiac Public Library Board of Trustees met and approved the August minutes and paid bills as presented. They discussed replacing damaged exterior doors and adding an awning, but tabled the door replacement until spring, possibly using grant money. The board also tabled discussion of the technology plan and succession plan until October when the library director could answer questions. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved August minutes and paid bills (unanimous)
• Tabled exterior door replacement until spring, possibly with grant funding
• Tabled technology plan and succession plan discussion until October

City Council

The Pontiac City Council will vote on a consent agenda including $3,677,075.41 in bill payments, street closures for the Indian Showdown, and a variance petition referral. Regular agenda items include updates on ambulance services and Westview Sewer, plus appointments and a retirement recognition.

• Approve payment of bills totaling $3,677,075.41 from all funds
• Approve street closures for Indian Showdown on September 18, 2021
• Refer variance petition by Dorothy Hinegardner, 906 E. Chestnut to Planning Committee
• Appoint Liz Vincent as Tourism Director
• Discuss ambulance and Westview Sewer updates

The Pontiac City Council approved a consent agenda including $3,677,075.41 in bills, street closures for the Indian Showdown, a variance referral, and a block party permit. The council also appointed Liz Vincent as the new Tourism Director, replacing retiring Ellie Alexander. Updates were given on ambulance service and the Westview sewer project, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved payment of bills totaling $3,677,075.41 (9-0)
• Approved street closures for Indian Showdown on Sept 18, 2021 (9-0)
• Referred variance petition for 906 E. Chestnut to Planning Committee (9-0)
• Approved block party application for Chestnut Street on Oct 2, 2021 (9-0)
• Appointed Liz Vincent as Tourism Director (9-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss collective negotiating and personnel matters. The agenda includes consideration of an agreement between the City of Pontiac and the Pontiac Firefighters Association, Local 3239.

• Ordinance 2021-0-022: Memorandum of agreement with Pontiac Firefighters Association, Local 3239

The Pontiac City Council held a special meeting on August 30, 2021, and approved Ordinance 2021-O-022, a Memorandum of Agreement with the Firefighters Association, Local 3239, by a 9-0 vote. The council also adjourned twice to executive session to discuss collective negotiation and personnel matters, as permitted by the Illinois Open Meetings Act. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-O-022, Memorandum of Agreement with Firefighters Association Local 3239 (9-0)
• Adjourned to executive session for collective negotiation and personnel matters (9-0)
• Adjourned to executive session for personnel matters (9-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the close out of Downstate Small Business Stabilization Grants for several local businesses. The council will also review Finance Committee reports concerning ambulance charges, equipment purchases, and personnel pay rates.

• Public hearing for Downstate Small Business Stabilization Grants including Baby Bulls, Inc. and DMRG Theatre, Inc.-Crescent Cinemas
• Approval of bills totaling $534,215.64
• Street Maintenance Bid Award
• Ordinance 2021-0-020 regarding Fire Dept. Structure Amendment
• Ordinance 2021-0-021 regarding Ambulance Charges

The Pontiac City Council approved a series of measures to establish a city ambulance service, including two ordinances amending the fire department structure and setting ambulance charges, and the purchase of two ambulances, LUCAS devices, LifePak monitors, and a fourth ambulance when available. The council also approved a street maintenance bid, a WGN contract, and alcohol sales at Riverside Park events. All votes were 9-0 except the alcohol sales motion, which passed 8-1.

• Approved street maintenance bid of $414,402 to Tobey's Construction (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-O-020 amending Fire Dept. structure for EMTs/Paramedics (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-O-021 establishing ambulance service charges (9-0)
• Approved purchase of 2007 Ford E-450 ambulance for $38,000 from Cullom Fire Protection District (9-0)
• Approved purchase of 2021 Ford F-450 ambulance for $275,000 from Klocke's Emergency Vehicles (9-0)
• Approved purchase of 3 LUCAS devices for $50,000 (9-0)
• Approved purchase of LifePak monitors for $114,243 (9-0)
• Approved purchase of a 4th ambulance up to $100,000 when available (9-0)

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will meet to discuss several issues regarding ambulance services, including new equipment, part-time pay, and billing contracts. The committee will also hold an executive session regarding collective negotiating matters.

• Discussion of a new ambulance
• Review of part-time pay
• Review of rate schedules
• Discussion of billing contract transfers
• Discussion of Cullom Ambulance

Public Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review monthly updates from the Director and committee reports. The meeting includes discussions on non-resident library fees and the annual levy increase for the 2022-2023 period.

• Discussion of '21-'22 Non-Resident Library Fee
• Discussion of '22-'23 Annual Levy Increase
• District 429 Intergovernmental Agreement
• Review of updated COVID CDC Guidance
• Fall Open House/Bakesale plans

The Pontiac Public Library Board approved a 3-year intergovernmental agreement with District 429, which will reimburse the library $5,500 per year for services to out-of-district students. The board also adopted the CDC's updated mask recommendation, kept the non-resident fee at $75, and voted to seek the annual allowable levy increase from the city.

• Approved 3-year contract with District 429, $5,500/year reimbursement (unanimous)
• Adopted CDC mask recommendation for indoor wear regardless of vaccination status (unanimous)
• Kept non-resident library fee at $75 for 2021-22 (unanimous)
• Approved approaching city for annual allowable levy increase for 2022-23 (unanimous)
• Accepted July minutes and paid bills (unanimous)

City Council

The Pontiac City Council will meet to consider several items, including a report from the Planning Commission on a variance and sign amendments, ambulance service contracts and purchase, demolition of a property, disposal of surplus equipment, and use of ARPA funds. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, bill payments totaling $332,228.80, a raffle license, and a parade permit.

• Ordinance 2021-0-019 Flanagan State Bank Variance
• Ambulance Billing Services Contract and ambulance purchase
• Demolition of 702 W Washington St.
• ARPA Funds discussion
• Payment of bills totaling $332,228.80

The Pontiac City Council approved several items, including a one-year ambulance billing contract with Andres Medical Billing, the purchase of an ambulance from Orland Park Fire District for $25,000, and a hold harmless agreement for Cullom Fire Protection District. They also approved the demolition of city property at 702 W. Washington St., disposal of surplus equipment, and acceptance of the first ARPA funds distribution. All votes were 9-0.

• Approved ambulance billing contract with Andres Medical Billing, Ltd. (9-0)
• Approved purchase of ambulance from Orland Park Fire District for $25,000 (9-0)
• Approved hold harmless agreement for Cullom Fire Protection District (9-0)
• Approved demolition of city property at 702 W. Washington St. (9-0)
• Approved disposal of surplus equipment via GovDeals.com (9-0)
• Approved Mayor to accept first ARPA funds distribution (9-0)
• Approved wall sign ordinance amendment to bypass Planning Commission (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda including bills totaling $332,228.80 (9-0)

Pontiac Fire & Police Commission

The Pontiac Fire and Police Commission is holding a special meeting to take action on the firefighter eligibility list and testing qualifications, and to consider a conditional offer for a police candidate. The agenda also includes a public forum and reports from both department chiefs.

• Firefighter Eligibility List and Qualifications for Testing Process (Action Required)
• Police Department Candidate Update
• Police Department Conditional Offer (Action Required)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Pontiac Planning and Zoning Board is holding an emergency meeting to review the city's window sign ordinance (Section 103-445(12)), which limits window sign surface area to 25 percent of total window area. The board will also consider a second design for Flanagan State Bank and a wall sign request from Diaz Sign Art for the Institute for Human Resources at 920 Custer Avenue.

• Review of Section 103-445(12) on window sign size limits (25% of window area)
• Second design review for Flanagan State Bank
• Wall sign request by Diaz Sign Art for Institute for Human Resources, 920 Custer Avenue, B-3 District

The Pontiac Planning and Zoning Board held an emergency meeting to review sign standards and a specific sign request. They unanimously recommended to City Council that sign approvals be handled at staff level rather than requiring board meetings, and that the 25% window sign coverage limit remain unchanged. The board also approved signage for Diaz Sign Art at the Institute for Human Resources, and discussed a possible code amendment regarding backyard chickens.

• Approved signage for Diaz Sign Art at 920 Custer Avenue (unanimous)
• Recommended to City Council that sign approvals be done at staff level (unanimous)
• Recommended to City Council that window sign coverage limit stay at 25% (unanimous)
• Discussed possible code amendment for limited non-crowing chickens (no action)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Pontiac Planning and Zoning Board is holding an emergency meeting to review Section 103-445(12) of the city ordinance, which sets standards for specific sign types. The rule currently limits window sign surface area to 25 percent of the total window area. The board will consider this standard, and the meeting is open to the public.

• Review of Section 103-445(12) regarding window sign surface area limit of 25 percent

The Pontiac Planning and Zoning Board met on July 26, 2021, to review a sign ordinance, but lacked a quorum, so no decisions were made. The meeting was rescheduled for July 29, 2021.

• Meeting rescheduled to July 29, 2021 due to no quorum

City Council

The Pontiac City Council is meeting to consider consent items including bill payments and park permits, plus regular agenda items on a bank variance, a sign approval, and two property purchases. The meeting will close with an executive session on land acquisition and personnel.

• Payment of bills totaling $562,327.63 from all funds
• Ordinance 2021-0-019: Flanagan State Bank variance
• Sign approval for Wright's Furniture in Central Business District
• Ordinance 2021-0-017: Purchase of 213 E Payson
• Ordinance 2021-0-018: Purchase of 302 Polk

The Pontiac City Council tabled a request by Flanagan State Bank for a window sign variance at 423B W. Madison Street, voting 6-3 to defer action pending a committee review of the sign ordinance. The council approved a sign for Wrights Furniture facing Howard Street with an 8-0 vote and one abstention. It also approved the purchase of two nuisance properties, 213 Payson St. and 302 Polk St., each for $813 plus title expenses, and approved the consent agenda, including $562,327.63 in bills and park use permits for a dog show and a kickball tournament.

• Tabled Flanagan State Bank sign variance (Ordinance 2021-O-019) 6-3
• Approved Wrights Furniture sign facing Howard Street 8-0, Myers abstained
• Approved purchase of 213 Payson St. for $813 plus title expenses 9-0
• Approved purchase of 302 Polk St. for $813 plus title expenses 9-0
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bills, and park permits 9-0
• Approved payment of bills totaling $562,327.63 9-0
• Approved Chautauqua Park use for Route 66 Rottweiler Club dog show Oct 1-3 9-0
• Approved Lions Park use for Kidsnic Kickball Tournament Aug 22 9-0

Planning and Zoning Board

The Pontiac Planning and Zoning Board is meeting to consider a request from Flanagan State Bank to exceed the maximum allowed window sign coverage in a B-2 Central Business District. The bank wants 100 percent window coverage, while the municipal code limits it to 25 percent. The property is at 423 B West Madison Street.

• Flanagan State Bank requests to exceed maximum allowed signage in B-2 District
• Request seeks 100 percent window sign coverage vs. 25 percent code limit
• Property located at 423 B West Madison Street, Pontiac, Illinois
• Meeting open to the public

The Pontiac Planning and Zoning Board approved a variance allowing Flanagan State Bank to cover 100% of its window with signage, exceeding the 25% limit, and approved a 128-square-foot wall sign for Wright's Furniture. Both decisions were unanimous. The board also approved the minutes from the June 28, 2021 meeting.

• Approved Flanagan State Bank window sign variance to 100% coverage (unanimous)
• Approved Wright's Furniture 128 sq ft wall sign (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 28, 2021 meeting (unanimous, with one abstention)

Police Pension Fund Meeting

The Pontiac Police Pension Board is holding a regular meeting to handle routine pension fund business. They will review the treasurer's report and an investment report from Marquette and Associates, approve a quarterly payment to Marquette, and consider items such as IPPFA training, a fall conference, an annual report to Sikich, a state compliance fee, a benefit application, direct deposit, and a resolution to adopt an authorized representative and investment policy.

• Quarterly payment to Marquette & Associates
• Shawna Gilliam's medical evaluation
• Fall IPPFA Conference in October
• Annual report to Sikich
• Resolution to adopt authorized representative and investment policy

The Pontiac Police Pension Fund Board voted unanimously to dollar-cost average $300,000 per quarter from fixed income into equities until fixed income drops to 35%, and to update the Investment Policy accordingly. The board also re-elected Bradley Baird to a new term, approved paying Marquette Associates $5,750 for the next quarter, and approved several other routine payments and actions.

• Approved quarterly $300,000 transfer from fixed income to equities until fixed income reaches 35% (unanimous)
• Re-elected Bradley Baird as board member (unanimous)
• Approved $5,750 quarterly payment to Marquette Associates (unanimous)
• Approved Shawna Gilliam's annual physician evaluation for fitness for duty (unanimous)
• Reimbursed Mike Henson $962.50 for IPPFA training fees (unanimous)
• Approved $4,135 payment to Sikich Accounting Services for annual services (unanimous)

Fire Pension Fund Meeting

The Pontiac Firefighters' Pension Fund board is holding its quarterly meeting to approve prior minutes, review investment activity, and handle administrative items including renewing fiduciary insurance and authorizing a consolidation agent. The board will also consider a membership application and a pension law firm name change. No benefit requests are on the agenda.

• Review investment activity with Marquette
• Renew fiduciary insurance
• Authorize agent for consolidation
• Pass resolutions related to FPIF (Exhibits A-C)
• Application for membership: Michael Miener

Public Library Board of Trustees

The Pontiac Public Library Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting with routine items like approving minutes and bills, plus a director's report and committee updates. New business includes discussing a fall open house/bake sale and an intergovernmental agreement. No old business is listed.

• Fall Open House/Bakesale discussion
• Intergovernmental Agreement discussion
• Consent agenda: minutes and bills

The Pontiac Public Library Board of Trustees approved the June meeting minutes and paid bills as presented. The board received notification of a $17,598.23 Per Capita Grant from the Illinois State Library, an increase of $2,684 from last year. No substantive policy decisions were made; most items were informational reports.

• Approved June minutes and paid bills (unanimous)
• Noted Per Capita Grant award of $17,598.23 from Illinois State Library
• Deferred decision on fall open house bake sale to August meeting
• Discussed need for new intergovernmental agreement with schools for non-resident library cards

City Council

The Pontiac City Council will consider several items, including a rezoning request, a police labor contract, and an agreement for alcohol service at the Eagle Theatre. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with bill payments and a parade permit, plus reports from committees and an executive session for land and personnel matters.

• Ordinance 2021-O-015: Rezoning 202 E Howard
• Ordinance 2021-O-016: Approval of labor contract with Policemen's Benevolent Labor Committee
• Approval of agreement with Acre's Inn for alcohol service at Eagle Theatre
• Payment of bills totaling $307,862.62
• Parade permit for Livingston County Boys and Girls Club

The Pontiac City Council approved a $10,000 contribution from electric aggregation funds for the Thresherman's Parade, rezoned 202 E. Howard Street from B-2 to R-4, and approved a new labor contract with the police department. They also approved a sign permit for Bob & Ringo's Smokehouse, a sewer department equipment purchase, and an alcohol service contract at the Eagle Theater. All votes were unanimous except for the sign permit, which passed 8-0 with one abstention.

• Approved $10,000 for Thresherman's Parade expenses from electric aggregation funds (9-0).
• Approved Ordinance 2021-O-015, rezoning 202 E. Howard Street from B-2 to R-4 (9-0).
• Approved sign permit for Bob & Ringo's Smokehouse at 223 W. Madison St. (8-0, Giovanini abstained).
• Approved purchase of Modec Portable Valve Actuator for $8,668.00 from Dorner Co. (9-0).
• Approved Ordinance 2021-O-016, labor contract with Policemen's Benevolent Labor Committee (9-0).
• Approved alcohol service contract with Acres Inn at Eagle Theater (9-0).
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, bill payments of $307,862.62, and parade permit for Livingston County Boys and Girls Club (9-0).
• Adjourned to Executive Session for land acquisition and personnel discussions (9-0).

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to review the first quarter financials for fiscal year 2021-22. They will also discuss future issues including Tax Increment Financing (TIF), the use of the Capital Loan and Transfer Revenue Fund (CLTRF), and staffing issues. The meeting will conclude with an executive session to discuss personnel matters.

• First quarter 2021-22 financial review
• Discussion of TIF (Tax Increment Financing)
• Discussion of CLTRF (Capital Loan and Transfer Revenue Fund) use
• Discussion of staffing issues
• Executive session on personnel matters

Planning and Zoning Board

The Pontiac Planning and Zoning Board will consider a request by Duffy Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home to rezone its property at 202 East Howard Street from B-2 (Central Business District) to R-4 (Multi-Family Residence) so it can be sold for use as a multi-family home. The rezoning is needed because multi-family residences are not permitted in a B-2 district under the city's zoning code. The meeting is open to the public.

• Rezoning request for 202 East Howard Street from B-2 to R-4
• Property legal description: Lots 3 & 4 on Block 40 of the Original Subdivision of City of Pontiac
• Petitioner: Duffy Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home
• Purpose: sale for multi-family residential use
• Public meeting scheduled for June 28, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers

The Planning and Zoning Board voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council rezone 202 East Howard Street from B-2 to R-4, allowing the property to be sold for a multi-family home. The board also approved two wall signs for Bob and Ringo's Smokehouse at 223 West Madison Street. Both decisions were made with unanimous votes, with Rick Baier abstaining from the rezoning vote.

• Recommended approval of rezoning 202 East Howard Street from B-2 to R-4 for a multi-family home (unanimous, with Rick Baier abstaining)
• Approved two 4'x6' alupanel signs at Bob and Ringo's Smokehouse, 223 West Madison Street (unanimous)
• Approved the minutes from the May 24, 2021 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Pontiac City Council will approve routine bills totaling $281,224.68 and refer a zoning variation request from Flanagan State Bank to the Planning Commission. The regular agenda includes decisions on an asbestos inspection contract with Deigan Group, a new grease trap regulation ordinance, and the award of a concrete contract bid.

• Approve payment of bills totaling $281,224.68 from all funds
• Refer Application for Zoning Variation from Flanagan State Bank to Pontiac Planning Commission
• Consider Ordinance 2021-0-014 – Grease Trap Regulation
• Review Asbestos Inspection Contract with Deigan Group
• Award Concrete Contract bid

The Pontiac City Council approved a $273,081 bid from Opperman Construction for concrete work on Ewing Dr and the Pontiac Public Library, using TIF I funds, with one abstention. They also approved a grease trap regulation ordinance, an asbestos inspection contract, and several other items. A request to remove a city tree was denied.

• Approved the consent agenda, including minutes, bill payments of $281,224.68, a transient merchant license for Tree-Ripe Fruit, a ribbon awareness request, a zoning variation referral, and a parade permit.
• Denied Bruce Baker's request to remove a city tree at 1520 S. Mill St., based on arborist findings (9-1).
• Approved purchase of sludge cake pump repair parts for $9,611.74 from LAI, Ltd.
• Approved Ordinance 2021-O-014, Grease Trap Regulation, as written.
• Approved asbestos inspections by the deigan group at four properties for $3,600.00.
• Approved $273,081.00 concrete contract with Opperman Construction for Ewing Dr and the library, using TIF I Funds (9-0, 1 abstention).

Public Library Board of Trustees

The Pontiac Public Library Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting. The agenda includes routine items like approving minutes and bills, a director's report, and committee updates. New business includes a request from HCC for exterior benches, COVID-19 response updates, and a futures contract.

• HCC request for exterior benches
• COVID-19 response updates
• Futures contract discussion

The Pontiac Public Library Board of Trustees approved Heartland Community College's request to install one exterior bench on the South wall, contingent on changing the color from blue to black to match the existing bench. The board voted against benches on the East wall due to safety and ADA compliance concerns. The board also adopted the COVID-19 Response Policy and COVID-19 Response Staff Policy as presented. Additionally, the board decided that a family must return a long-loaned chair and include a donation for its use.

• Approved HCC bench on South wall if color changed to black (5-1, Koerner opposed)
• Denied HCC benches on East wall due to safety and ADA concerns
• Adopted COVID-19 Response Policy and Staff Policy unanimously
• Decided family must return original library chair and make a donation
• Accepted May minutes and paid bills as presented
• Redeemed maturing CD and moved funds to money market account
• Continued cleaning services with Futures Unlimited at updated pricing

City Council

The Pontiac City Council will consider a consent agenda including approval of $1,425,336.53 in bills, a rezoning petition referral, and permits for street closing and parade. The regular agenda includes a variance ordinance, intergovernmental agreements with two fire protection districts, surplus property disposition, transient merchant licenses, and an awning purchase. The council will also receive reports and make a library board appointment.

• Payment of bills totaling $1,425,336.53
• Rezoning petition referral for Rick Baier to Planning Commission
• Intergovernmental agreements with Saunemin and Cullom Fire Protection Districts
• Disposition of surplus property – Fire Department
• Transient merchant licenses for Xtreme Pyro Inc. and E3i Ventures, LLC

The Pontiac City Council approved a consent agenda including minutes, bill payments totaling $1,425,336.53, a rezoning referral, and a street closing. They also approved a parade permit for the Freedom Ruck on July 4, a variance for a carport conversion, five-year agreements with two fire protection districts, surplus property listing, two transient merchant licenses, an awning purchase, and declined a road jurisdiction transfer. All votes were unanimous except one abstention on the variance.

• Approved consent agenda items including minutes, bills ($1,425,336.53), rezoning referral, and street closing (10-0)
• Approved parade permit for Freedom Ruck on July 4, 2021 (10-0)
• Approved variance for Joseph Debarred at 416 W. Humiston St. (9-0, Gabor abstained)
• Approved 5-year intergovernmental agreements with Saunemin and Cullom Fire Protection Districts (10-0)
• Approved listing old cascade system on GovDeals (10-0)
• Approved transient merchant licenses for Xtreme Pyro Inc. and E3i Ventures Inc. (10-0)
• Approved awning purchase for museum and visitors center at $18,066.81 using TIF funds (10-0)
• Declined transfer of Old Airport Road from county to city (10-0)

Pontiac Fire & Police Commission

The Pontiac Fire and Police Commission is holding a special meeting to conduct police oral exams in executive session and to certify the Police Eligibility List for the 2020 cycle. The commission also intends to merge eligibility lists. The meeting is largely procedural, focused on hiring eligibility rather than policy decisions.

• Police oral exams in executive session
• Certification of Police Eligibility List for 2020 cycle
• Intent to merge eligibility lists

Infrastructure Committee

The Pontiac City Council Infrastructure Committee is meeting to discuss an intergovernmental transfer involving Airport Road and to review facade grant applications. The meeting is procedural in nature, with no other substantive items listed.

• Airport Road intergovernmental transfer
• Facade grant applications

The Infrastructure Committee recommended that the City decline a proposal from Livingston County to transfer Old Airport Road to Pontiac, citing no real benefit to the city. Two facade grant applications were tabled pending further information. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended declining Old Airport Road transfer (unanimous)
• Tabled two facade grant applications pending further information

Planning and Zoning Board

The Pontiac Planning and Zoning Board will consider a request from Joseph DeBoard to enclose and expand a nonconforming carport into a garage at 416 West Humiston Street. The proposal includes adding a 10'x20' section to the garage and reducing the required side yard setback by 8.8 feet, as well as a 5-foot setback from the street on a corner lot, which is less than the 25-foot minimum. The board will decide whether to grant these variances under the city's municipal code.

• Request to enclose and expand a nonconforming carport into a garage
• Proposed 10'x20' addition to the garage
• Request for 8.8' reduction in required side yard setback
• Proposed 5' setback from street, versus 25' required for corner-lot garages
• Property: 416 West Humiston Street, Pontiac, IL

The Pontiac Planning and Zoning Board met to consider a request from Joseph DeBoard to enclose and expand a nonconforming carport into a garage at 416 West Humiston Street. The request included adding 10'x20' to the garage and reducing the required side yard setback by 8.8 feet, with a proposed 5-foot setback to match the existing carport. The minutes record the public notice and agenda but do not include any decisions or votes.

City Council

The Pontiac City Council is meeting to approve the consent agenda, including minutes and payment of bills totaling $293,956.70. They will also hear presentations from a high school class, the fire chief on mutual aid agreements, and discuss various city items.

• Payment of bills totaling $293,956.70
• Presentation by PTHS Mr. Ritter's Class
• Mutual aid agreements with Saunemin and Cullom Fire Protection Districts
• Alcohol license for Eagle Theater
• Rec Center asphalt paving

The Pontiac City Council approved several items, including authorizing staff to sign documents for paving the Rec Center parking lot at an estimated cost of $65,000 using TIF funds. They also approved the consent agenda, which included minutes and bill payments, and opened the bidding process for a liquor license for events at the Eagle Theater. No substantive decisions were made on mutual aid agreements or other discussed items.

• Approved minutes of May 3, 2021 meeting (9-0)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $293,956.70 (8-0, Giovanini abstained)
• Authorized staff to sign documents for Rec Center parking lot paving, approx. $65,000 using TIF funds (9-0)
• Opened bidding process for a liquor license for events at the Eagle Theater (9-0)

Public Library Board of Trustees

The Pontiac Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and bills. The board will also discuss updates from the director and committees, and consider reappointing three trustees, planning a fall open house, and scheduling a staff training day.

• Consent agenda: minutes and bills
• Director's report: monthly updates
• Board of Trustees term reappointments: Bill Bertram, Lisa Martin, Curt Myers
• Fall Open House discussion
• Fall Staff Training Day

The Pontiac Public Library Board of Trustees met on May 10, 2021, and approved the consent agenda for April minutes and bills. They tabled a decision on updating exterior signs to include the MCCA logo, pending further review. The board also discussed a patron's donation, director's report items, and trustee term renewals.

• Approved April minutes and paid bills (unanimous)
• Tabled decision on new exterior signs until June meeting
• Will contact patron to issue separate checks for book replacement and donation
• Submitted trustee names for city council approval (Bill Bertram, Lisa Martin, Curt Myers)

City Council

The City Council will swear in several elected officials and members of the Pontiac Civic Center Authority. The agenda includes a presentation regarding a summer recreation grant and discussions on various city business items.

• Swearing in of Mayor, City Clerk, City Treasurer, and Aldermen for Wards 1-5
• Ordinance 2021-O-012 Property Purchase
• Sewage Treatment Plant Renovation – Change Order #5
• Approval of bills totaling $2,254,241.55
• Presentation by Pontiac Elks Lodge #1019 regarding Summer Recreation Program grant

The Pontiac City Council approved the purchase of 702, 708, and 712 W. Washington Street for $101,953.30 using TIF funds, and approved a $159,925 change order for the sewage treatment plant renovation. They also approved payment of bills totaling $2,254,241.55, the purchase of two utility boxes for $13,728, and the donation or sale of a copier. Newly elected officials were sworn in, and the council discussed a future grease trap ordinance and updates on Block 59 Marketplace and Rockin' at the River.

• Approved minutes of April 19, 2021 meeting (8-0)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $2,254,241.55 (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-O-012 to purchase 702, 708, 712 W. Washington St. for $101,953.30 using TIF funds (9-0)
• Approved Waste Water Treatment Project Change Order #5 for $159,925.00 (9-0)
• Approved purchase of two utility boxes for $13,728.00 from Koenig Body & Equipment (9-0)
• Approved donation or sale of Lanier LD445C copier (9-0)
• Adjourned to Executive Session for collective negotiating matters (9-0)

City Council

The Pontiac City Council will hold a public hearing on a grant for Edinger's Filling Station, then consider consent items including bill payments and a raffle license. The regular agenda includes awarding bids for a sewer line and downtown roof repairs, using Rebuild Illinois funds for Indiana Avenue, and setting contractor license fees. Reports on food trucks and a rent subsidy program will also be discussed.

• Public hearing: Edinger's Filling Station, LLC / Downstate Small Business Stabilization Grant
• Payment of bills totaling $256,827.81 from all funds
• Bid award: Elliott/Heisner Sewer Line
• Resolution 2021-R-002: Use of Rebuild Illinois Funds for Indiana Avenue Rebuild
• Contract renewal: IDOT traffic signal maintenance

The Pontiac City Council approved a $108,736.81 bid to Opperman Construction for the Elliott/Heisner Sewer Line Project (8-0, Gabor abstained). They also approved Resolution 2021-R-002 to use Rebuild Illinois Funds for the Indiana Avenue Rebuild, and several other routine items including a $50 contractor fee, a $63,363 street department purchase, and roof repair bids. All other motions passed unanimously.

• Awarded $108,736.81 sewer line bid to Opperman Construction (8-0, Gabor abstained)
• Approved Resolution 2021-R-002 for Rebuild Illinois Funds use on Indiana Avenue Rebuild (9-0)
• Approved $50 annual contractor fee registration (9-0)
• Approved $63,363 purchase of semi tractor/trailer from Newark Truck and LAC Welding (9-0)
• Approved roof bids: $15,900 to River City Roofing (POAM) and $25,200 to Union Roofing (Route 66) (9-0)
• Approved 5-year IDOT traffic signal maintenance contract renewal (9-0)
• Approved golf cart lease assignment at City Golf Course (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $256,827.18 in bills and raffle license for PTHS Baseball (9-0)

Pontiac Fire & Police Commission

The Pontiac Fire and Police Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss fire department hiring and promotions. They will consider appointing Michael Meiner and promoting the top candidate from the lieutenant eligibility list, along with an update on the hiring process.

• Request appointment of Michael Meiner
• Lieutenant promotional exam eligibility list update
• Request promotion of top candidate on lieutenant eligibility list

Fire Pension Fund Meeting

The Pontiac Firefighters' Pension Fund is holding its quarterly meeting to review investment activity, approve bills, and discuss old and new business. The board will also consider a retirement benefit request from Todd Gould and other administrative items.

• Review investment activity with Marquette
• Sikich renewal
• Election of officers
• Peterson reappointment
• Todd Gould retirement request

Community Services Committee

The Pontiac Community Services Committee is meeting to discuss three items: a food truck presentation, downtown incentives, and a fire department intergovernmental agreement. No decisions are listed on the agenda; these appear to be discussion items only.

• Food truck presentation
• Downtown incentives discussion
• Fire department intergovernmental agreement

Police Pension Fund Meeting

The Pontiac Police Pension Board is holding a regular meeting to review routine financial reports, including the treasurer's report and an investment report from Marquette and Associates. The board will also address old and new business items such as payments for training, a contract with Sikich, and a medical evaluation for Shawna Gilliam.

• Quarterly payment to Marquette & Associates
• Payment for Spring IPPFA Training Conference in May
• Shawna Gilliam's Medical Evaluation
• Sikich Contract
• Election results

Public Library Board of Trustees

The Pontiac Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to approve the final library bylaws. The board will also discuss economic interest forms and updates regarding parking lot handicap spots and signs. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as the director's report and an executive session on personnel.

• Approval of Library Bylaws
• Discussion of Economic Interest Forms
• Review of Parking Lot/Handicap Spots and Signs

The Pontiac Public Library Board of Trustees approved the final draft of the Library Bylaws. The board also accepted the March minutes and paid bills as presented. The library resumed regular business hours on April 5th, and the elevator repair passed state inspection, allowing the front entryway to reopen. No action was required following executive session.

• Approved the final Library Bylaws as presented
• Accepted the March meeting minutes and paid bills as presented
• Approved moving to executive session to discuss employee matters
• Adjourned the meeting
• Noted the library resumed regular business hours on April 5th
• Noted the elevator repair passed state inspection and the front entryway reopened
• Noted plans for the Summer Reading Program were completed, with online registration starting May 3rd
• Noted Kristin will proceed with migrating library email to Microsoft365

City Council

The Pontiac City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including sewer connection charges for Westview Drive and Elliott Heiser, a variance for JC Family Trust, and approval of bills totaling $419,208.78. The agenda also includes updates on the Madison Street project, an equipment broker contract, and disposition of a fire ladder truck. An executive session is scheduled for collective negotiating matters.

• Ordinance 2021-O-011: Variance for JC Family Trust at 650 E Indiana Ave.
• Ordinance 2021-O-009: Connection charge for Westview Drive sanitary sewer extension
• Ordinance 2021-O-010: Connection charge for Elliott Heiser sanitary sewer extension
• Approval of bills totaling $419,208.78 from all funds
• Street closings for Relay for Life, Red-Carpet Corridor Festival, and other events

The Pontiac City Council approved Ordinance 2021-O-022 granting a zoning variance and special use permit to JC Family Trust by a narrow 5-4 vote. All other agenda items, including the consent agenda, connection charges, an estoppel agreement, and the purchase of two buildings for Block 59 Market, were approved unanimously. The council also heard updates on the Tree City designation and Madison Street plans, and entered executive session to discuss collective negotiating matters.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-O-022 (zoning variance for JC Family Trust) by 5-4 vote.
• Approved consent agenda items: minutes, bill payments ($419,208.78), street closings for Relay for Life and other festivals, and municipal lot use for Heartland Community College.
• Approved Ordinance 2021-O-009 (Westview Drive sanitary sewer connection charge) 9-0.
• Approved Ordinance 2021-O-010 (Elliott Heiser sanitary sewer connection charge) 9-0.
• Approved Estoppel Agreement with Pontiac Solar LLC 9-0.
• Approved purchase of two additional buildings for Block 59 Market at $5,075 each plus $4,000 upgrade per unit, funded by GLEDC Grant and TIF.
• Approved contract with Fire Truck Resources to sell Fire Department Ladder Truck, commission approved by Mayor and Public Safety Commission chair.
• Adjourned to executive session for collective negotiating matters.

City Council

The Pontiac City Council is holding a special meeting to review the final 2021-2022 budget and discuss the purchase of a ladder truck. The council will also enter executive session for personnel matters before voting on the budget ordinance (2021-0-008).

• Ladder truck purchase discussion
• Final 2021-2022 budget review
• Executive session for personnel matters
• 2021-0-008 2021-2022 Budget Approval

The Pontiac City Council approved the purchase of a 2006 ladder truck from the Orland Fire District for $300,000, plus a $75,000 repair budget, and approved the 2021-2022 budget ordinance with an amendment on salaries. Both votes were unanimous (9-0). The meeting included an executive session on personnel matters.

• Approved purchase of 2006 Ladder Truck from Orland Fire District for $300,000 (9-0)
• Approved $75,000 budget for ladder truck repair and updates (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-O-008, 2021-2022 Budget, with salary amendment (9-0)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Pontiac Planning and Zoning Board will consider a request from JC Family Trust to divide one lot into two at 650 East Indiana Avenue. The petitioner also seeks a 10-foot front yard setback variance because the building sits 15.20 feet from the front lot line, while the code requires 25 feet in an R-1 district. A special use variance is requested to allow the former church building to be used by the Pontiac Alano Club, as the proposed use is a hybrid of indoor civic, cultural, religious, and institutional uses that require a special use permit.

• Lot split: one lot into two at 650 East Indiana Avenue (Tuesberg Addition)
• 10-foot front yard setback variance (building set back 15.20 feet; code requires 25 feet)
• Special use variance for Pontiac Alano Club in former church building
• Property legal description: Lots 1, 2, 3 except South 10 feet of Block 1, Tuesberg Addition

The Planning and Zoning Board voted unanimously to recommend approval to City Council of a request by JC Family Trust to divide one lot into two, grant a 10-foot front yard setback variance, allow a special use permit for the Pontiac Alano Club (Alcoholics Anonymous/Narcotics Anonymous) in a former church, and waive the paved parking lot requirement while keeping one ADA-accessible space. The recommendation is subject to state ADA rules, which cannot be waived. The board also approved the minutes from the March 8, 2021 meeting.

• Approved the minutes from the March 8, 2021 meeting unanimously.
• Approved a motion to recommend to City Council the special use permit, waiver of paved parking lot, and setback variance for the JC Family Trust property at 650 East Indiana Avenue.
• The special use permit is tied to the property and will terminate if the church is sold in the future.
• The waiver of the paved parking lot still requires one ADA-accessible parking space, which must be paved, per state law.

City Council

The Pontiac City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2021-2022 budget and consider several ordinances, including a subdivision, annexation, and a special use permit. They will also vote on consent agenda items such as bill payments and a park use permit. The meeting includes reports from the Planning Commission and library budget approval.

• Public hearing on 2021-2022 budget
• Ordinance 2021-O-006 Elliott/Heisner Subdivision and Headley Annexation & Zoning
• Ordinance 2021-O-007 EYM Realty Special Use Permit
• Bid award for Oil & Chip 2021 Street Program
• Payment of bills totaling $261,851.31

The Pontiac City Council approved the consent agenda, including minutes and bill payments, and held a public hearing on the 2021-2022 budget. They approved two annexation/zoning ordinances, a special use permit for a drive-through, a mutual aid agreement for wastewater, a sprayer purchase, a street maintenance bid, sewer tap-on fees, a motor fuel tax resolution, and an appointment to pension boards. All votes were unanimous (7-0) except for the bill payment, which was 6-0 with one abstention.

• Approved minutes of March 1 and March 8 meetings (7-0)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $261,851.31 (6-0, Giovanini abstained)
• Approved use of Chautauqua Park for Midwest Thunder Car Club Car Show (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-O-006 for Elliott/Heisner Subdivision and Headley Annexation (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-O-007 for special use permit for drive-through at 1831 W. Reynolds St. (7-0)
• Approved Waste Water Mutual Aid Agreement with surrounding cities (7-0)
• Approved purchase of ProGater 2020 Sprayer for $44,585.73 (7-0)
• Approved bid of $168,408.25 to Steffens 3D Construction for Oil & Chip 2021 Street Program (7-0)

Pontiac Fire & Police Commission

The Pontiac Fire and Police Commission is meeting to discuss fire department hiring eligibility lists, including apprentice points and a lieutenant eligibility list, and police department testing. The commission will also review December 2020 minutes and may take action after an executive session. This is a routine quarterly meeting with no major decisions listed on the public agenda.

• Discussion on implementation of full-time eligibility list apprentice points
• Update on establishment of a lieutenant eligibility list
• Discussion on fire department personnel and current full-time eligibility list
• Police department testing discussion
• Approval of December 2020 minutes

Planning and Zoning Board

The Pontiac Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing to consider zoning classifications for two tracts being annexed into the city: one at 817 South Ladd St. (B-3 General Business) and one at 702 S. Countryside Lane (R-1 Single Family). The board will also consider a special use permit request from Jay O'Dell of Aubry Enterprises for a drive-thru window at 1831 West Reynolds Street.

• Annexation and B-3 zoning for 5.57 acres at 817 South Ladd St. (Elliot/Heisner Subdivision)
• Annexation and R-1 zoning for Lot 4, Countryside Acres Subdivision at 702 S. Countryside Lane
• Special use permit for drive-thru window at 1831 West Reynolds Street (1.22 acres, Snyder Commercial Subdivision)

The Planning and Zoning Board unanimously approved the annexation of two tracts of land into the city, assigning B-3 zoning to 817 South Ladd St. and R-1 zoning to 702 S. Countryside Lane. The board also unanimously recommended approval of a Special Use Permit for a drive-thru window at 1831 West Reynolds Street, which will be considered by the City Council.

• Approved annexation of 817 South Ladd St. with B-3 zoning (unanimous)
• Approved annexation of 702 S. Countryside Lane with R-1 zoning (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Special Use Permit for drive-thru at 1831 West Reynolds St. (unanimous)

Committee of the Whole

The Pontiac City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss the FY 21-22 budget. The agenda includes only this budget discussion, along with standard procedural items like call to order, roll call, and adjournment.

• Budget discussion for fiscal year 2021-2022

The Committee of the Whole met for a budget discussion on FY 21-22, receiving an update from Taylor Baxter's committee on Parks & Rec, Economic Development, and marketing. No formal decisions were made; the update covered planned summer activities, including canoe rentals, yoga classes, Rockin at the River concerts, and a grand opening for the Pontiac Golf Course on May 22, 2021. The meeting was adjourned without any votes or formal actions.

• No formal decisions were made; the meeting was for discussion only.
• Heard an update on Parks & Rec, Economic Development, and marketing for FY 21-22.
• Discussed plans for summer parks programs, including weed control and canoe rentals.
• Discussed Rockin at the River concerts starting June 5, with possible alcohol sales.
• Discussed 'Finally Fridays' events and Block 59 area activities.
• Discussed a grand opening for the Pontiac Golf Course on May 22, 2021.

Public Library Board of Trustees

The Pontiac Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and bills, and receiving the director's report. They will also discuss the FY21-22 budget and review the board's bylaws, as well as receive an update on Open Meetings Act training and certification.

• Consent agenda: minutes and bills
• FY21-22 budget discussion
• Library Board of Trustees bylaws review
• OMA training/certification update

The Pontiac Public Library Board of Trustees met on March 8, 2021, and approved the February consent agenda, including minutes and paid bills. The board reviewed the FY 2021-2022 budget, which projects $346,105 in income and $424,400 in expenses, with the deficit to be covered by reserves. A draft of the board bylaws was reviewed but not approved; a final copy is expected next month. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural and informational.

• Approved February minutes and paid bills as presented
• Reviewed FY 2021-2022 budget; no formal vote recorded
• Reviewed draft bylaws; final approval deferred to next meeting
• Requested board members complete OMA training and return certificates

City Council

The Pontiac City Council will consider a consent agenda including approval of meeting minutes, payment of bills totaling $436,680.49, and referral of a lot split and variance petition for JC Family Trust. The regular agenda includes discussions on membership renewal for the economic development council, equipment disposition, sewer work on Westview Dr., Madison St improvements, outdoor dining, and a review of the skating rink's first year.

• Payment of bills totaling $436,680.49 from all funds
• Referral of JC Family Trust petition for lot split and variance
• Sewer work on Westview Dr.
• Update on Madison St improvements and outdoor dining
• Review of skating rink operation – first year

The Pontiac City Council approved a $22,000 membership renewal for the GLEDC economic development group by a 4-2 vote, with Myers and Gabor dissenting. The council also approved the consent agenda, including bill payments of $436,680.49, and moved forward on several other items. The meeting included updates on the Madison Street improvements and the ice rink's first season.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and $436,680.49 in bills (6-0)
• Referred JC Family Trust lot split and variance petition (6-0)
• Approved GLEDC membership renewal at ~$22,000 (4-2)
• Approved disposal of 1997 Chevrolet crew cab via GOVDeals.com (6-0)
• Approved moving forward with Westview Drive sewer extension and EPA submission (6-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Pontiac City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss the budget for fiscal year 2021-2022. The agenda includes only this budget discussion along with standard procedural items like call to order and roll call.

• Budget discussions for FY 21-22

The Committee of the Whole met to discuss the FY 21-22 budget. Building & Zoning proposed a yearly contractor registration fee of $50, police noted full staffing and equipment needs (firearms ~$7,000, cameras ~$13,000), and fire reported grant applications totaling $271,202. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned.

• Proposed yearly contractor registration fee of $50 (discussion only)
• Police equipment needs discussed: firearms ~$7,000, camera replacement ~$13,000
• Fire department grant applications totaling $271,202 discussed
• No formal votes taken; meeting adjourned

City Council

The Pontiac City Council will consider several ordinances and agreements, including authorizing general obligation debt to finance the purchase of a golf course, and two property variances. The agenda also includes routine items like bill approvals and a street program bid solicitation.

• Ordinance 2021-O-003: Issuance of general obligation (limited tax) debt certificates to finance golf course purchase
• Ordinance 2021-O-004: Terra Manning variance for 305 W. Washington
• Ordinance 2021-O-005 and license agreement: Donna Sartoris for 519 W. Howard
• Approval of bills totaling $461,335.49
• 2021 Street Program – authority to solicit bids

The Pontiac City Council approved an ordinance authorizing general obligation debt certificates to finance the purchase of a golf course, with a 6-1 vote and one abstention. They also approved a sign variance at 305 W. Washington St. (6-2), a right-of-way variance and license agreement for Donna Sartoris (both 6-1), and several routine items including bill payments, a surplus vehicle auction, and the 2021 street program bid solicitation. The council discussed but took no action on the Block 59 program and a proposed K-Mart redevelopment.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-O-003 for golf course debt certificates (6-1, 1 abstention)
• Approved sign variance at 305 W. Washington St. (6-2)
• Approved right-of-way variance for Donna Sartoris at 519 W. Howard St. (6-1, 1 abstention)
• Approved license agreement with Sartoris Enterprises for sign installation (6-1, 1 abstention)
• Approved listing 1999 Chevrolet pickup on GovDeals for auction (8-0)
• Approved solicitation of bids for 2021 street maintenance program (8-0)
• Approved Delta Dental insurance renewal at no increase (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and bill payments totaling $461,335.49 (8-0)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Pontiac Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public meeting to consider two zoning variance requests for signage. The first request seeks to exceed the allowed sign square footage on a building at 305 W. Washington Street, and the second requests permission to place a ground sign partially in the public right of way at 519 W. Howard Street. The board will decide whether to grant these variances.

• Variance request by Terra Manning to exceed signage allowance by 8 sq ft at 305 W. Washington Street
• Variance request by Donna Sartoris to place a ground sign partially in the City Right of Way at 519 W. Howard Street

The Pontiac Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of two signage variances: one for Terra Manning to exceed the signage square footage allowance by 8 square feet at 305 W. Washington Street, and another for Donna Sartoris to place a ground sign partially in the city right-of-way at 519 W. Howard Street. The board also discussed a potential code amendment for an indoor climate-controlled storage facility at Vermillion Plaza, which will be taken to City Council.

• Approved minutes from November 23, 2020 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of signage variance for Terra Manning (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of signage variance for Donna Sartoris (unanimous)
• Discussed possible code amendment for indoor storage facility at Vermillion Plaza; no action taken

Committee of the Whole

The Pontiac City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss the FY 21-22 budget. The agenda contains only this budget discussion item, along with procedural items like call to order, roll call, and adjournment.

• Budget discussion for fiscal year 2021-2022

The Committee of the Whole met to discuss the FY 2021-22 budget, hearing departmental reports on cemetery, wastewater, and street projects. No formal decisions or votes were made; the meeting was informational only.

Public Library Board of Trustees

The Pontiac Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business and discuss several key items. They will consider an emergency repair for the library elevator under the Illinois Procurement Act, review a draft budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year, and discuss re-appointments for three board members.

• Library elevator emergency repair under Illinois Procurement Act
• ThyssenKrupp Elevator discussion
• Board of Trustees term re-appointments for Bill Bertram, Lisa Martin, Curt Myers
• 2021-22 fiscal year budget draft and discussion

The board unanimously declared the elevator repair an emergency under the Illinois Procurement Act, bypassing open bidding, and named ThyssenKrupp Elevator as the vendor. The city will provide financial assistance for the full estimated $63,000 repair. The board also accepted the consent agenda and discussed the upcoming budget.

• Declared elevator repair an emergency under Illinois Procurement Act (unanimous roll call)
• Named ThyssenKrupp Elevator as vendor for elevator repair (unanimous roll call)
• Accepted January minutes and paid bills (unanimous)

City Council

The Pontiac City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a consent agenda with a special use permit for a drive-through at 1909 Reynolds, approval of bills totaling $2,165,026.14, and a regular agenda featuring an ordinance to acquire the Pontiac Elks Club property with a leaseback. Other purchases and an insurance renewal are also on the agenda.

• Special use permit for drive-through at 1909 Reynolds (Aubry Enterprises)
• Ordinance 2021-O-002: Acquisition of Pontiac Elks Club real estate and leaseback
• Payment of bills totaling $2,165,026.14
• Street/Airport paint machine purchase
• Sewer Department effluent sampler replacement

The Pontiac City Council approved the acquisition of the Pontiac Elks Club and Golf Course property, contingent on approval by the Elks Club Organization, and the leaseback of a portion of the building. The vote was 6-2 with one abstention. The council also approved several purchases and a health insurance renewal, all by 9-0 votes.

• Approved contract for real estate purchase of Pontiac Elks Club and Golf Course, with leaseback (6-2, Eckhoff abstained)
• Approved purchase of Graco 5900 paint machine from Sherwin Williams for $28,503.10 (9-0)
• Approved purchase of Isco 5800 Effluent Sampler Replacement for $10,314.35 (9-0)
• Approved BlueCross BlueShield insurance renewal with 4% increase (9-0)
• Approved minutes of January 19, 2021 meeting (9-0)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $2,165,026.14 (9-0)
• Referred special use permit petition for drive-through at 1909 Reynolds St. to Planning Commission (9-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole discussed the FY 21-22 budget, including General Fund revenues and proposed TIF projects. It was decided to hold future council and committee meetings at the Eagle Theater, with staff exploring live-streaming equipment. The council also voted 7-0 to enter executive session for property acquisition discussions.

• Held budget discussion for FY 21-22 (no formal action)
• Decided to hold future meetings at Eagle Theater
• Approved motion to enter executive session for property acquisition (7-0)

City Council

The Pontiac City Council will meet via Zoom to consider an ordinance for a sales tax referendum, discuss the disposition of a fire truck, and receive updates on library correspondence, Madison Street plans, Elks Golf Course, and COVID. The consent agenda includes approving minutes, paying bills totaling $255,504.30, and referring two sign code variance petitions to the Planning Commission. An executive session is scheduled for property acquisition discussions.

• Ordinance 2021-O-001: Sales Tax Referendum
• Fire Truck Disposition
• Payment of bills totaling $255,504.30
• Referral of sign code variance petitions by Donna Saratoris and Terra Manning
• Madison Street Plans – Chicago to Oak

Police Pension Fund Meeting

The Pontiac Police Pension Board is holding a regular meeting to discuss routine pension fund business, including the treasurer's report, an investment report from Marquette and Associates, and quarterly payments to that firm. The board will also address old business such as the 2020 COLA, and new business including the annual report to the City Council, fiduciary insurance, and possible consolidation. Elections for board officers are also on the agenda.

• Quarterly payment to Marquette & Associates
• COLA 2020
• Annual report to City Council/Actuarial Valuation
• Fiduciary Insurance
• Consolidation

The Pontiac Police Pension Fund Board approved several financial actions, including directing benefit payments from fixed income and equities, withdrawing $75,000 from Fagle for February requirements, and paying quarterly fees to Marquette Associates and an insurance premium to Quantum Ins Group. The board also reviewed the annual report showing a 55% actuarial funded ratio and recommended a city contribution of about $696,876.

• Approved directing benefit payments from fixed income and equities to comply with investment policy (unanimous)
• Approved $75,000 withdrawal from Fagle for February requirements (unanimous)
• Approved $5,750 quarterly payment to Marquette Associates (unanimous)
• Approved retaining fiduciary insurance from Travelers Ins. (unanimous)
• Approved $3,365 premium payment to Quantum Ins Group (unanimous)

Public Library Board of Trustees

The Pontiac Public Library Board of Trustees is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will consider the consent agenda (minutes and bills), receive the director's and committee updates, and discuss old business including the Live & Learn Construction Grant and library bylaws. New business includes a tour with Heartland Community College and MCCA at 6:00 PM.

• Live & Learn Construction Grant update
• Library bylaws discussion
• Heartland Community College & MCCA tour at 6:00 PM
• Consent agenda: minutes and bills

City Council

The Pontiac City Council will meet via Zoom to handle routine business and discuss several substantive items, including a third-quarter financial review, a sales tax referendum, and a federal use of force certification for the police chief. The council will also consider a parks and recreation department purchase and hear a request to address the council.

• Payment of bills totaling $281,652.67 from all funds
• Third Quarter Financial Review
• Sales Tax Referendum
• Federal Use of Force Certification – Chief Woolford
• Parks and Recreation Department Purchase – Taylor Baxter