Pontiac public meetings in 2023

City Council

The City Council will discuss a tax levy ordinance and a zoning referral for the Odell Solar Farm. The body is also reviewing contracts for asbestos abatement and a park concept agreement.

• Referral to Planning & Zoning Board for Odell Solar Farm
• Payment of bills totaling $323,107.94
• Asbestos abatement contract for 222 E. Timber and 201 S. Main (low bid $7,102)
• Ordinance 2023-0-029 regarding Tax Levy
• Ordinance 2023-0-030 Annexation and Zoning Agreement for Forrest Redi Mix at 1306 N. Division

Public Library Board of Trustees

The Pontiac Public Library Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting to address routine business and several policy approvals. The board will consider approving policies related to the Paid Leave for All Workers Act, security cameras, and a state statute (75 ILCS 10/8.7). Updates will also be given on the digitization project and basement water drainage issues.

• Paid Leave for All Workers Act Policy Approval
• Security Cameras Policy Approval
• 75 ILCS 10/8.7 Policy Approval
• Digitization Project Updates
• Library Basement/Water Drainage Updates

Planning and Zoning Board

The Pontiac Planning and Zoning Board will consider two major items: approval of the Bressner Subdivision (including preliminary and final plat) and the annexation and zoning assignment for Forrest Redi-Mix Inc. The board will also approve minutes from the October 23, 2023 meeting and hear comments from members.

• Approval of subdivision of real estate and preliminary/final plat for Bressner Subdivision
• Annexation and assignment of zoning for Forrest Redi-Mix Inc.
• Approval of minutes from October 23, 2023 meeting

City Council

The City Council will discuss a five-year contract extension for license plate readers and a three-year liability insurance renewal. The body is also reviewing a tax levy draft and an ordinance regarding the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act.

• Proposed 5-year Flock Safety Camera contract extension totaling $50,000
• Liability insurance renewal with a recommendation for CIRMA at $504,367
• Payment of bills totaling $484,325.14
• Ordinance 2023-0-029 regarding Tax Levy Draft
• Proposed employee Christmas gifts of $75 for full-time and $50 for part-time/volunteer staff

Finance and Administration Committee

The Pontiac City Council Finance & Administration Committee is meeting to discuss several operational items: a fee schedule for the Rec Plex, museum operations, and the employee personnel policy. No votes are listed on the agenda; these appear to be discussion items only.

• Fee schedule for Rec Plex
• Museum operations
• Employee personnel policy

City Council

The City Council will review a citizen commendation for Cody Hahn and consider several consent agenda items. The regular agenda includes discussions on chemical purchases, construction contract extensions, and sewer separation projects.

• Citizen Commendation for Cody Hahn regarding a July 15 motor vehicle accident
• Approval of bills totaling $654,304.68
• Peddler License Application for United World Power Marketing
• Annexation and Zoning Classification petition by Forrest Red-Mix
• Subdivision and Plat petition by Roger and Deborah Bressner

Pontiac Fire & Police Commission

The Pontiac Fire and Police Commission is holding a special meeting to conduct oral interviews for establishing firefighter and police patrol eligibility lists. The meeting includes executive sessions for personnel matters and possible action on a conditional job offer for a police candidate.

• Oral interviews for Pontiac Firefighter Eligibility List
• Oral interviews for Pontiac Police Patrol Eligibility List
• Possible approval for Police Chief to offer conditional employment

Public Library Board of Trustees

The Pontiac Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business and discuss several operational items. Key topics include the library levy for 2024-25, the Paid Leave for All Workers Act, and updates on the Heartland Community College and basement drainage issues.

• Library Levy for '24-25
• Paid Leave for All Workers Act
• Heartland Community College Updates
• Library Basement/Water Drainage
• Holiday Schedule and Staff Party

City Council

The City Council will discuss several equipment purchases and zoning ordinances. Key items include a contract increase for the South Side Sewer Separation project and special use permits for businesses in the R-4 District.

• Change Order #2 for South Side Sewer Separation Phase 2 increasing contract by $103,976.46
• Purchase of a Toro 5000 series zero turn mower for $13,632.80
• Purchase of an ISCO 5800 Refrigerated Sampler for $9,906.00
• Ordinance 2023-O-025 to amend zoning for a Conxxus communications facility in R-4 District
• Payment of bills totaling $740,949.81

Planning and Zoning Board

The Board will meet to review special use requests from MCC Network Services and Michael Jahn. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the September 11, 2023, meeting.

• Special Use application: MCC Network Services
• Special Use application: Michael Jahn

City Council

The City Council will meet to consider several items including the Block 59 Incubator Plan and a grant application for fire department radios. The agenda also includes approvals for taxi subsidies, surplus property recycling, and asbestos inspections at specific TIF properties.

• Approval of Block 59 Incubator Plan
• Fire Department AFG Grant Application for radios (estimated $368,568.49 total cost)
• Taxi subsidy increase
• Asbestos inspections at 222 E. Timber St. and 2015 S. Main St.
• Approval of bills totaling $534,282.89

Public Library Board of Trustees

The Pontiac Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to address routine business and several specific items. They will discuss the 2024 per capita grant and review chapters of 'Serving Our Public', consider a water drainage issue in the library basement, and review a library services agreement with St. Mary's School.

• Discussion of 2024 per capita grant and review of 'Serving Our Public' chapters
• Library basement water drainage issue
• St. Mary's School library services agreement
• Heartland Community College updates
• Consent agenda: approval of minutes and bills

City Council

The Pontiac City Council will consider several items, including a second amendment to a solar energy facility lease with BAP Illini LLC, referrals to the Planning & Zoning Board for a zoning code amendment and a special use permit, and approval of bills totaling $761,467.73. The agenda also includes a presentation on Rockin' at the River, approval of a downtown holiday tree display program, a fall tree purchase, a change order for the 2022 PCC maintenance program, and first quarter financials.

• Approve payment of bills totaling $761,467.73 from all funds
• Approve referral to Planning & Zoning Board for petition to amend zoning code by MCC Network Services (Conxxus) for fiber optic equipment at 621 N. Division St.
• Approve referral to Planning & Zoning Board for special use permit by Michael Jahn for indoor entertainment at 202-? Howard St.
• Approve Ordinance 2023-0-023, second amendment to solar energy facility site lease with BAP Illini LLC for Airport Site 1A
• Approve fall tree purchase of 48 trees for $10,550 from Spring Grove Nursery and Gerdes Nursery

Police Pension Fund Meeting

The Board will conduct a regular meeting to review minutes and the Treasurer’s Report. The agenda includes discussions on pension buybacks, annual reports, and various administrative payments.

• Pension buy back for John Cox
• Review of Annual Report completed by Sikich
• Payment to Bradley Police Pension Fund
• Payment to Richard Phillips and Associate
• Payment back to city of Pontiac regarding pension withholding

City Council

The Pontiac City Council will consider several items, including a special use permit for self-storage units, approval of surplus property disposition, a bid for a sewer extension on Ewing Drive, and the purchase of a street department excavator. The consent agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and payment of bills totaling $413,157.96.

• Ordinance 2023-O-022: Special use permit for Bernard Miller to build self-storage units at 501 and 503 S. Ladd St.
• Approval of Parks Surplus Property Disposition
• Bid authorization for Rt. 116 Sewer Extension on Ewing Drive
• Approval of Street Department Excavator Purchase
• Consent agenda: bills totaling $413,157.96

Pontiac Fire & Police Commission

The Pontiac Fire and Police Commission will hold its quarterly meeting to approve minutes, receive updates from the fire and police chiefs, and discuss personnel matters. The commission will consider establishing a firefighter eligibility list and may take action on a conditional job offer for a police candidate after an executive session.

• Approve minutes from June 19, 2023, quarterly meeting
• Update on establishing a Firefighter Eligibility List in 2023
• Schedule oral interviews for Firefighter Eligibility List
• Executive session for oral interview for Police Patrol Eligibility List
• Possible action to approve conditional offer of employment to police candidate

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 for minutes and bills, hear the director's report, and discuss old business including Heartland Community College updates. New business includes a review of the 2024 per capita funding and chapters 1-6 of 'Serving Our Public'.

• Consent agenda: approval of minutes and bills
• Director's report: monthly updates
• Old business: Heartland Community College updates
• New business: review of 2024 per capita funding and 'Serving Our Public' chapters 1-6

The Board of Trustees approved the August minutes and paid bills. The board received a report on staffing changes, a grant application for computer equipment, and a donation for a digitization project. Discussion regarding Heartland Community College updates was tabled.

• Approved August minutes and paid bills (All in favor)
• Tabled Heartland Community College updates

Planning and Zoning Board

The Pontiac Planning and Zoning Board will consider two requests at its September 11, 2023 meeting. One request seeks to rezone a property from R-4 to M-1 for a telecommunications building, along with a Special Use Permit. The other request is for a Special Use Permit to build self-storage units in a B-3 District. The meeting is open to the public.

• Rezoning of Lot 1 & Northernmost 10' of Lot 2, Block 6, Fell's 1st Addition, from R-4 to M-1 for a telecommunications building
• Special Use Permit for telecommunications equipment in M-1 District
• Special Use Permit for self-storage units at 501A South Ladd Street (Irregular Lots 1 & 2, Bernie's Automotive Subdivision)
• Meeting on Monday, September 11, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers

The Planning and Zoning Board denied a request to rezone a property for a telecommunications building. The Board approved a Special Use Permit for the construction of self-storage units at 501A South Ladd Street.

• Denied rezoning from R-4 to M-1 and Special Use Permit for MCC Network Services, LLC (6-1)
• Approved Special Use Permit for Bernie Miller to construct self-storage units at 501A South Ladd Street (unanimous)
• Approved August 14, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The Pontiac City Council will vote on several items, including a $50,000 facade grant for 101 N. Mill St., two ordinances (airport hangar land lease and a mural project agreement), and a special use permit for self-storage units. They will also hear committee reports and discuss police surplus property disposition. The meeting includes a proclamation for Constitution Week and an executive session on property and personnel.

• Facade grant of $50,000 for 101 N. Mill St. (renovation after auto damage)
• Ordinance 2023-0-020: Corporate Hangar Land Lease at Pontiac Airport
• Ordinance 2023-0-021: Property Owner Agreement for Heritage Corridor CVB Mural Project
• Special use permit referral for self-storage units in B-3 District (Bernard Miller)
• Payment of bills totaling $356,299.07

The City Council approved a $50,000 TIF grant for masonry and carpentry work at 101 N. Mill Street. The council also approved a land lease for the municipal airport and a property owner agreement for a downtown mural.

• Approved payment of bills totaling $356,299.07 (7-0)
• Approved referral of Bernard Miller's Special Use permit for self-storage units to Planning & Zoning Board (7-0)
• Approved $50,000 Facade Grant for 101 N. Mill Street using TIF Funds (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-O-020 for land lease of approx. 5.25 acres to Pontiac Flying Service, LLC (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-0-021 for mural installation agreement with property owner William Bertram (7-0)
• Authorized Police Chief to destroy or sell surplus property via GOVDeals (7-0)

Infrastructure Committee

The Pontiac Infrastructure Committee is meeting to discuss the Stilwell Facade project. The agenda contains no other substantive items beyond this discussion and standard procedural matters.

• Discussion of Stilwell Facade

The Infrastructure Committee reviewed a facade grant application for renovations at 101 N. Mill St. following vehicle damage to the building. The committee voted to recommend the grant for the maximum amount of $50,000 for City Council approval.

• Recommended $50,000 facade grant for 101 N. Mill St. (Unanimous)

City Council

The Pontiac City Council will consider dissolving the TIF III redevelopment area, approve a zoning amendment for three duplexes at McKinley and Elm, and approve a special use permit for a fiber optic structure. They will also vote on street maintenance and a community advertising policy change.

• Ordinance 2023-0-019 dissolving TIF III and terminating RPA No. 3
• Zoning amendment from R-1 to R-2 for Lots 1, 2, 3 Block 1 Cowans Add (McKinley and Elm)
• Special use permit referral for MCC fiber optic structure at 621 N. Division St.
• Street maintenance spray patching approval
• Payment of bills totaling $754,363.45

The City Council approved the closure of the TIF IH District and a contract for street maintenance. The council also ratified the denial of a zoning change at McKinley and Elm St. and established guidelines for community advertising.

• Approved Ordinance 2023-O0-019 to close the TIF IH District (10-0)
• Approved $13,000 bid from Ace in the Hole of Hanna City for spray patching (10-0)
• Ratified Planning and Zoning Board's denial of R-1 to R-2 zoning change at McKinley and Elm St. (10-0)
• Approved guidelines for city advertising, including banners and signs at Block 59 (10-0)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $754,363.45 (10-0)
• Approved referral to Planning & Zoning Board for MCC fiber optic structure Special Use Permit (10-0)
• Approved August 7, 2023 meeting minutes (10-0)

Community Services Committee

The Pontiac Community Services Committee will meet on August 14, 2023, to conduct business. The agenda includes a discussion regarding pickleball.

• Discussion regarding pickleball

Planning and Zoning Board

The Pontiac Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public meeting to consider a rezoning request from Kyle Delong for property at the corner of East McKinley Street and North Elm Street. The request would change the zoning from R-1 (One Family Residential) to R-2 (Two Family Residence) to allow a future duplex. The meeting is open to the public.

• Rezoning request by Kyle Delong for Lots 1, 2, 3 of Block 1, Cowan's Addition
• Property at East McKinley Street and North Elm Street
• Change from R-1 to R-2 zoning
• Purpose: future duplex

The Board considered a request to rezone property at East McKinley Street and North Elm Street from One Family Residential (R-1) to Two Family Residence (R-2). Following public testimony regarding flooding and neighborhood density, the Board voted to deny the request.

• Approved minutes from July 10, 2023 meeting (unanimous)
• Denied rezoning request for East McKinley Street and North Elm Street (2-2-1)

Public Library Board of Trustees

The Pontiac Public Library Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the only substantive item being an executive (closed) session to discuss personnel. The meeting includes call to order, roll call, trustee comments, and adjournment.

• Executive session for personnel matters

Public Library Board of Trustees

The Pontiac Public Library Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting to discuss routine business, including consent agenda approval, a director's report, and committee updates. They will also review the Newsbank Daily Leader digitization project, plan a fall open house and October board meeting, and discuss staff training and a chapter review of 'Serving our Public 4.0'.

• Newsbank Daily Leader Digitization Update
• Fall Open House '23 and October Board Meeting planning
• Staff Training Day discussion
• Serving our Public 4.0 Chapter Review

The Board approved closing the library on November 22, 2023, for annual staff training. Trustees also decided to cancel the 2023 Fall Open House to focus on next year's 130th anniversary reception.

• Approved closing the library on November 22, 2023, for staff training (All in favor)
• Approved June minutes and paid bills (All in favor)
• Decided to skip the 2023 Fall Open House
• Tabled discussion on 130th anniversary plans
• Tabled Serving Our Public 4.0 Chapter Review

City Council

The Pontiac City Council will consider approving a SAFER Grant application for the Fire Department, award a bid for 2023 HMA maintenance, and approve new fitness equipment for the Rec Center. The consent agenda includes paying bills totaling $617,581.27 and referring a zoning amendment application to the Planning & Zoning Board.

• Payment of bills totaling $617,581.27 from all funds
• Approval of Fire Department SAFER Grant Application
• Bid Award for 2023 HMA Maintenance
• Approval of Rec Center Fitness Equipment
• Referral of Lind Application for Zoning Amendment to Planning & Zoning Board

The City Council approved a contract for HMA maintenance and the purchase of three NuStep Cross Trainer machines. The council also authorized a grant application for the Fire Department and approved several consent agenda items including bill payments.

• Approved $141,634.46 bid award to Universal Asphalt & Excavating, Inc for 2023 HMA maintenance (10-0)
• Approved purchase of (3) NuStep Cross Trainer machines for $19,921.00 (10-0)
• Approved SAFER Grant application for firefighter hiring and $1,200 for Vicker’s Consultation Services, Inc (10-0)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $617,581.27 (10-0)
• Approved Transient Merchant Application for Country Fresh Farms (10-0)
• Approved Raffle Application for St. Mary’s School TPO (10-0)
• Approved referral of Zoning Amendment application for Tom Lind to Planning & Zoning Board (10-0)
• Approved July 17, 2023 meeting minutes (10-0)

City Council

The Pontiac City Council will vote on a consent agenda including bill payments and licenses, and will hear a presentation on the Strevell House's National Register nomination. They will also consider an agreement to combine two lots into one building lot and an ordinance for a special use permit and variance for a solar farm by Walldog Solar LLC in an A-1 district. Additionally, they will discuss turkey vultures on Moulton Street and hold an executive session on property acquisition and personnel.

• Payment of bills totaling $280,250.41 from all funds
• Raffle application from PTHS Sports Boosters
• Peddler's application from Mad City Home Improvement LLC
• Ordinance 2023-0-018: Special Use Permit and Variance for Walldog Solar LLC solar farm in A-1 District
• Miller/Miller Agreement to combine two lots as a single building lot

The City Council approved a special use permit and variance for a solar farm on the William Landstrom Trust property. Council also authorized the removal of five sycamore trees to address a turkey vulture problem and approved various consent agenda items.

• Approved Ordinance 2023-0-018 for a solar farm special use permit and transmission line variance (6-3)
• Approved $10,000 bid from Trost Tree Service to remove five sycamore trees and plant five new trees (9-0)
• Approved agreement to combine two lots at 501 S. Ladd St. into a single lot (9-0)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $280,250.41 (9-0)
• Approved Raffle Application for PTHS Sports Boosters (9-0)
• Approved Peddler’s Application for Mad City Home Improvement, LLC (9-0)
• Approved July 3, 2023 meeting minutes (9-0)

Police Pension Fund Meeting

The Board will conduct a regular meeting to review minutes and the Treasurer’s Report. The agenda includes discussions regarding annual reports, conference updates, and various pension-related payments.

• Sikich Annual Report review
• Payment to Phillip and Associates
• Payment to Don Schlosser for training reimbursement
• John Cox pension buy back and transfer to Bradley PD
• Payment to IPPFA

Fire Pension Fund Meeting

The Pontiac Firefighters Pension Fund is holding its quarterly meeting to approve minutes, hear the treasurer's report on accounts and insurance, review bills, and discuss an FPIF audit update. The board will also consider applications for membership and benefits. The meeting is routine administrative business with no major policy decisions on the agenda.

• Approval of April 12, 2023 meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report on local account, FPIF account, Safe Harbor, and fiduciary liability insurance
• FPIF audit update under old business
• Application for membership and application for benefits
• Next meeting scheduled for October 2, 2023

Planning and Zoning Board

The Pontiac Planning and Zoning Board will consider a request by Walldog Solar, LLC for a special use permit to construct and operate a solar energy facility on agricultural land east of Illinois Route 23 and south of East 2000 North Road. The petitioner also requests a variance from the city's underground utility line requirement. The board will discuss and possibly vote on these requests.

• Special use permit for solar energy facility
• Variance from Section 4.06.13(a)(3) for underground power lines
• Property zoned A-1 (Agricultural)
• Located east of Illinois Route 23 and south of East 2000 North Road, Pontiac, IL

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a Special Use permit and a variance for Walldog Solar, LLC to construct and operate a 5 MW Solar Energy Facility. The project is located on A-1 Agricultural land east of Illinois Route 23 and south of East 2000 North Road.

• Approved June 12, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved variance from Section 4.06.13(a)(3) regarding buried power and communications lines (unanimous)
• Approved Special Use permit for Walldog Solar, LLC to construct and operate a 5 MW Solar Energy Facility (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council approved a temporary outdoor event and liquor license for Lola's on August 4, contingent on a site plan and the use of a licensed local vendor. The council also approved over $482,000 in bill payments and two parade permits. The Pontiac Civic Center Authority meeting was held but had no business to discuss.

• Approved payment of bills totaling $482,615.99 (8-0)
• Approved Threshemens Parade permit for September 3, 2023 (8-0)
• Approved PTHS Homecoming parade permit for September 22, 2023 (8-0)
• Denied motion to table discussion on Lola's outdoor event (3-5)
• Approved outdoor event at Lola's for August 4 with site plan and local vendor stipulations (8-0)
• Approved June 19, 2023 meeting minutes (8-0)

City Council

The Pontiac City Council is meeting to consider several items including a resolution to levy an additional library tax, two ordinances (a garage setback variance and a special use permit for a cell tower), and agreements for a mural grant and mural design. The council will also receive a splash pad update and may enter executive session to discuss property acquisition.

• Resolution 2023-R-003: additional tax levy under Illinois Local Library Act for building/maintenance
• Ordinance 2023-O-016: Lee Miller garage setback variance
• Ordinance 2023-O-017: Vertical Bridge special use in E-R District for cell tower
• Agreement with Heritage Corridor CVB: $27,790 mural grant
• Agreement with Diaz Sign Art: design and creation of mural

The City Council approved a 0.02% tax levy for the Pontiac Public Library and a special use permit for a Vertical Bridge cell tower. Council also authorized a $25,000 mural project funded by a state grant. A garage setback variance for 1302 N. Main St. passed following a tie-breaking vote by the Mayor.

• Approved minutes of June 5, 2023 meeting (8-0)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $295,866.13 (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-R-003 for 0.02% library building and maintenance tax (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-0-016 garage setback variance at 1302 N. Main St. (5-4)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-0-017 cell tower special use permit for Vertical Bridge (8-0)
• Approved MOU to accept $27,790.00 state grant for a mural (8-0)
• Approved $25,000 agreement with Diaz Sign Art to design and paint mural (8-0)

Pontiac Fire & Police Commission

The Pontiac Fire and Police Commission will hold its quarterly meeting, including approving minutes from the March meeting. They will discuss establishing a Firefighter Eligibility List for fall 2023 and police staffing levels. The commission will also consider approving final steps for a Patrol Officer Eligibility List, including conditional offers pending oral interviews, and may enter executive session for personnel matters.

• Approve minutes from March 20, 2023 quarterly meeting
• Discussion on establishing Firefighter Eligibility List in fall 2023
• Discussion on police staffing levels
• Request to approve final steps for Pontiac Patrol Officer Eligibility List including conditional offers
• Request to enter executive session for oral interview for Police Patrol Officer position

The Commission approved the minutes from the March 20, 2023 meeting. Members entered executive session to conduct an oral interview with a candidate for the Patrol Officer Eligibility List. Fire Chief Campbell reported that the Firefighter Eligibility List process remains on track for September to November 2023.

• Approved March 20, 2023 meeting minutes
• Entered executive session for personnel interview regarding Patrol Officer Eligibility List

Public Library Board of Trustees

The Pontiac Public Library Board of Trustees is holding its regular monthly meeting. The main item of new business is a discussion of the library building and maintenance tax levy, with no old business on the agenda. The board will also handle routine consent agenda items, hear public comments, and receive reports from the director and committees.

• Discussion of Library Building and Building and Maintenance Tax Levy
• Consent agenda: approval of minutes and bills
• Citizens to be Heard public comment period
• Director's report with monthly updates
• Executive session on personnel

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a Special Use Permit for a T-Mobile cell tower and a setback variance for a residential addition. Both requests were passed with unanimous votes.

• Approved variance to decrease setback from 50-foot to 18-foot for 1302 North Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved Special Use Permit for Vertical Bridge/T-Mobile cell tower at 101 Pearl Street (unanimous)
• Approved May 9, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council approved the purchase of a lot next to the Eagle Theater using TIF funds. The council also authorized several infrastructure contracts and appointed three members to the Library Trustee Board.

• Approved purchase of First Financial Bank lot for $45,000 using TIF funds (6-0)
• Approved $1,285,879.97 in bill payments (6-0)
• Approved Opperman Construction Co. bid of $13,800.00 for Indiana Bridge Stream Cleaning (6-0)
• Approved Midwest Tar Sealer bid of $57,195.85 for GSB-88 Pavement Sealer/Binder (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-R-002 for $100,000.00 in MFT funds (6-0)
• Approved peddler license for Residents Energy/United World Power (6-0)
• Appointed Nancy Milhauser, Larry Krominga, and Debbie Dowdy to Library Trustee Board (6-0)
• Referred cell tower permit and setback variance applications to Planning & Zoning Board (6-0)

City Council

The Pontiac City Council is meeting to approve routine items and discuss several regular agenda items, including a new fee schedule for the Eagle Performing Arts & Conference Center, a fireworks ordinance, and bids for city maintenance projects. The meeting also includes an executive session for property acquisition.

• Approval of bills totaling $191,166.40
• Transient Merchant License for Tree-Ripe Fruit Co.
• Fee Schedule for Eagle Performing Arts & Conference Center
• Ordinance 2023-0-014 on Fireworks
• Bid Award for Vermillion Street Sidewalk Maintenance

The City Council approved a $111,577.50 bid for sidewalk maintenance on Vermillion Street and a $9,695.00 tuck pointing project for Old City Hall. The Council also passed an ordinance amending the regulation of fireworks sales. Additionally, a fee schedule for the Eagle Performing Arts and Conference Center was approved.

• Approved payment of bills totaling $191,166.40 (10-0)
• Approved Transient Merchant License for Tree-Ripe Fruit Co. (10-0)
• Approved fee schedule for Eagle Performing Arts and Conference Center (40-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-0-014 amending fireworks sales regulations (10-0)
• Approved $9,695.00 tuck pointing at Old City Hall by Abraham Masonry using TIF funds (10-0)
• Approved $111,577.50 bid from HJ Eppel for Vermillion Street sidewalk maintenance (10-0)

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to discuss two items: the city's fee schedule and fireworks. No decisions are listed on the agenda; these appear to be discussion topics only.

• Fee schedule discussion
• Fireworks discussion

The Finance and Administration Committee agreed to send a revised fee schedule for the Eagle Performing Arts & Conference Center to the council. The committee also recommended an ordinance to prohibit the sale, possession, or use of consumer fireworks within the city.

• Agreed to send revised Eagle Performing Arts & Conference Center fee schedule to council
• Recommended ordinance prohibiting sale, possession, or use of consumer fireworks
• Recommended restricting novelty fireworks sales to vendors with a permanent building

Infrastructure Committee

The Pontiac City Council Infrastructure Committee is meeting to discuss the end of the Governor's Disaster and Downtown Impact declaration and to consider a TIF I redevelopment plan. The agenda includes only these two substantive items, with the rest being procedural.

• Discussion on ending the Governor's Disaster and Downtown Impact declaration
• TIF I redevelopment plan discussion

The committee recommended ending temporary outdoor dining and service areas and removing business signage barricades following the end of the governor's emergency declarations. Staff was directed to develop guidelines for businesses to propose permanent outdoor areas. No final recommendations were made regarding parking regulations or making Madison Street a one-lane street.

• Recommended ending temporary outdoor dining and service areas
• Recommended removal of barricades used as signage in front of businesses
• Directed staff to develop guidelines for business proposals for outdoor areas
• Recommended a sensible approach to downtown parking enforcement

Public Library Board of Trustees

The Pontiac Public Library Board of Trustees is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of minutes and bills, a director's report, and committee updates. Notable items for discussion include updates on digitization funding and the Live & Learn construction project, as well as new business on building security and the reappointment of three trustees.

• Discussion of building security
• Trustee reappointments: Larry Krominga, Debbie Dowdy, Nancy Milhauser
• Digitization funding update
• Live & Learn construction update

The Board of Trustees approved the use of $14,300 from reserve funds to complete a digitization project. The board also accepted the April minutes and paid bills. The Library Director reported on community outreach and upcoming summer programming.

• Approved using $14,300 from reserve funds for digitization project (All in favor)
• Approved April minutes and paid bills (All in favor)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Pontiac Planning and Zoning Board will consider two related items: a zoning ordinance amendment to allow solar farms as a special use in the E-R Estate Residential District, and a special use permit request from BAP Power Corporation DPA Cenergy Power, LLC for a ground-mounted community solar project at 101 Pearl Street. The meeting is open to the public.

• Amendment to Table 4.04.1 to add 'S' for solar farms in E-R Estate Residential District
• Special use permit for community solar project at 101 Pearl Street
• Property located in Section 23, Township 28 North, Range 5 East

The Pontiac Planning & Zoning Board voted 6-1 to deny BAP Power Corporation's request for a special use permit and a variance to reduce the required 8-foot fence to 7 feet for a community solar project at a former landfill site on Pearl Street. Opponents cited concerns about flooding, wildlife, and visual impact. The board's decision was final.

• Denied special use permit for ground-mounted community solar project at 101 Pearl Street (6-1)
• Denied variance to reduce required 8-foot fence to 7 feet (6-1)
• Approved minutes from March 27, 2023 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Pontiac City Council will hold its regular meeting, including approval of minutes, a committee report, and a consent agenda to pay bills totaling $488,652.64 from all funds. The council will also consider several agreements, including a facade grant, a non-emergency transport agreement, a bridge inspection agreement, a TIF agreement, and a right-of-way permit. The meeting includes the swearing in of elected officials and the Civic Center Authority, followed by a Civic Center Authority meeting and an executive session for property acquisition and personnel matters.

• Approval of bills totaling $488,652.64 from all funds
• Facade Grant for 202 N. Main St. (Hope Center of Livingston County)
• Evenglow Non-Emergency Transport Agreement
• Bridge Inspection Agreement with Farnsworth Group
• PGAV TIF Agreement and Route 66 Grant-Mural Project

The City Council approved a facade grant for the Hope Center and authorized payments for bills, bridge inspections, and TIF consulting. New City Council members and Pontiac Civic Center Authority members were sworn in. The council also approved a non-emergency transport agreement with Evenglow.

• Approved payment of bills totaling $488,652.64 (10-0)
• Approved $39,628.50 facade grant for 202 N. Mill St. Hope Center (10-0)
• Approved Non-Emergency Transport Agreement with Evenglow (10-0)
• Approved 2023 Bridge Inspections Agreement with Farnsworth Group (10-0)
• Approved consulting agreement with PGAV Planners, LLC for TIF matters, not to exceed $10,000.00 (10-0)
• Approved fiber optic facilities permit application and $100.00 fee (10-0)
• Approved April 17, 2023 meeting minutes (10-0)
• Swore in newly elected City Council and Pontiac Civic Center Authority members

City Council

The City Council approved a new fee schedule effective May 1, 2023, and authorized several equipment purchases for police, fire, and wastewater departments. The council also approved the renewal of GLCEDC dues and various street closings for upcoming community events.

• Approved proposed fee schedule beginning May 1, 2023 (10-0)
• Approved $48,435.00 purchase of Motorola body cameras (10-0)
• Approved $44,987.41 purchase of Bobcat enclosed cab Skid Steer (10-0)
• Approved $23,864.00 renewal of GLCEDC dues for 2023/2024 (9-1)
• Approved $14,151.00 purchase of battery operated extrication tool (10-0)
• Approved $5,854.18 purchase of refurbished Digital Evidence Storage Server (10-0)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $766,295.61 (10-0)
• Referred Pearl Street Community Solar Project Special Use Permit to Planning Commission (10-0)

Fire Pension Fund Meeting

The Pontiac Firefighters Pension Fund will hold its quarterly meeting on April 12, 2023, to approve minutes, review treasurer's reports, and discuss old and new business. Items include a refund of contributions, election results, a change of classification due to a member's death, and the election of officers.

• Approval of January 23, 2023 meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report including local and FPIF account reports
• Kyle Cheeseman refund of contributions
• Change of classification for Lyle Wilson to Surviving Spouse
• Election of President and Secretary

Finance and Administration Committee

The Pontiac City Council Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the city fee schedule, an ambulance substation, and the golf course. The agenda lists these as discussion items, with no specific proposals or dollar amounts provided in the agenda text.

• Fee schedule review
• Ambulance substation discussion
• Golf course discussion

The committee agreed upon a proposed list of changes to the city fee schedule for council consideration. Discussions were held regarding an ambulance substation and golf course operations, but no final decisions were reached on those items.

• Agreed upon proposed city fee schedule changes for council consideration
• Determined the pool will remain out of operation until a permanent disposition is finalized

Public Library Board of Trustees

The Pontiac Public Library Board of Trustees is holding its regular monthly meeting. The board will consider consent agenda items, hear the director's report, and receive updates on digitization funding and the Live & Learn construction project. New business includes reviewing personnel policy manual addendums covering staff conduct, workplace security, and disciplinary steps, followed by an executive session on personnel matters.

• Digitization funding update
• Live & Learn construction update
• Personnel policy addendums: staff conduct & work rules, workplace security & inspections, staff use of library systems & equipment, disciplinary steps
• Executive session on personnel
• Consent agenda: minutes and bills

The Board of Trustees approved several additions to the personnel policy manual regarding staff conduct, security, equipment use, and disciplinary steps. Trustees also voted to keep all executive session minutes closed and approved the February minutes and paid bills.

• Approved February minutes and paid bills (unanimous)
• Approved keeping all executive session minutes closed (unanimous)
• Approved personnel policy addendums for Staff Conduct & Work Rules, Workplace Security & Inspections, Staff Use of Library Systems & Equipment, and Disciplinary Steps (unanimous)

Public Properties and Utilities Committee

The committee discussed priorities for locating an ambulance substation west of the railroad tracks, including accessibility and corporate limit requirements. The City Administrator will research potential properties to present data to the committee and council.

Police Pension Fund Meeting

The Board will conduct a regular meeting to review minutes and the Treasurer’s Report. The agenda includes discussions on cash management policy, training conference payments, and contract reviews.

• Review of Cash management policy
• Payment for Spring IPPFA Training Conference in May
• Payment to Phillips & Associates
• Sikich Contract review
• Medical evaluation for Shawna Coffey

The board re-elected Brad Baird as a pension trustee and approved Resolution #12 to appoint authorized agents for IPPOPIF transactions. Members also voted to maintain the current cash management policy and approved several payments for conference fees and administrative services.

• Approved $850 registration fee for Roger Wahls and Don Schlosser to attend IPPFA Spring Conference
• Re-elected Brad Baird as a pension trustee
• Voted to retain current cash management policy
• Approved $171 payment to Phillips & Assoc. for direct deposit of pension payments
• Approved Resolution #12 appointing Mike Henson, Carol Peterson, and Brad Baird as authorized agents for IPPOPIF transactions
• Approved reimbursement to Don Schlosser and Roger Wahls for IPPFA Conference expenses upon presentation of receipts

City Council

The Pontiac City Council will hold its regular meeting on April 3, 2023, at 7:00 PM in City Hall Council Chambers. The agenda includes a consent agenda with minutes and bill payments, followed by regular agenda items such as a public safety presentation on schools, a bid award for the South Side Sewer Separation Phase 2, a sign setback variance for 1030 W. Reynolds St., a street closure for KIDSNIC, police vehicle purchases, a tub grinder agreement, a dumping fee revision, and disposition of surplus property. The meeting will also include an executive session for personnel matters.

• Bid award for South Side Sewer Separation Phase 2
• Ordinance 2023-0-013: sign setback variance at 1030 W. Reynolds St.
• Street closure for KIDSNIC on Water St. from Oak St. to Court St. on July 23
• Purchase of police vehicles, including one with DUI equipment funds
• Approval of bills totaling $801,047.72

The City Council approved a contract for sewer separation and the purchase of two police vehicles. Other actions included approving a sign variance, a street closure for Kidsnic, and a new debris dumping fee structure.

• Approved $1,217,676.76 bid to Opperman Construction for South Side Sewer Separation Phase 2 (9-0)
• Approved purchase of Ford Interceptor squad car for $39,923.00 (10-0)
• Approved purchase of second Ford Interceptor squad car for $39,923.00 using DUI Equipment Funds (10-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-O0-013 for sign set back variance at 1030 W. Reynolds St (9-1)
• Approved street closure of Water Street from Oak St. to Division St. on July 23, 2023 for Kidsnic (10-0)
• Approved $26,400.00 one-year agreement with Trost Tree Service for grinding landscaping debris (10-0)
• Approved fee structure and hours for contractor/residential dumping at City Garage (10-0)
• Approved sale of 5 surplus equipment items on GOVDeals and scrapping of 4 vehicles (10-0)

City Council

The Pontiac City Council is holding a special meeting to consider Ordinance 2023-0-012, which is the FY 2023-2024 budget. The agenda also includes an executive session for discussing personnel matters as allowed by state law. No other substantive items are listed.

• Ordinance 2023-0-012: FY 2023-2024 Budget
• Executive session for personnel matters

The City Council approved the 2023-2024 budget for the City of Pontiac. The council also entered an executive session to discuss personnel matters.

• Approved Ordinance 2023-0-012, the Budget for the City of Pontiac, 2023-2024 (10-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn to Executive Session for personnel matters (10-0)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Pontiac Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public meeting to consider a variance request from Manish Uppal to reduce the required sign setback from 14 feet to 5 feet at 1030 W. Reynolds Street. The current code requires a setback equal to the sign's height (14 feet), but the petitioner says customers keep hitting the sign. The board will decide whether to grant the variance.

• Variance request to reduce sign setback by 9 feet at 1030 W. Reynolds Street
• Property: 1.65 acres of Lot 1, Pontiac Reynolds Subdivision
• Current sign height: 14 feet; requested setback: 5 feet
• Code reference: Table 7.06.3 of Pontiac Municipal Code

The Planning and Zoning Board recommended that City Council approve a variance to reduce a sign setback by 9 feet. The request was made to prevent customers from hitting a 14-foot tall sign. The board also approved the minutes from the February 27, 2023 meeting.

• Approved February 27, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval to City Council for signage setback variance at 1030 W. Reynolds Street (unanimous)

Finance and Administration Committee

The Pontiac City Council Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the 2023-2024 budget. The agenda includes only procedural items (call to order, roll call, budget discussion, and adjournment), with no specific budget details provided.

• 2023-2024 Budget discussion

City Council

The Pontiac City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2023-2024 budget and consider several approvals, including a fire protection services agreement, the 2023 street maintenance program, and a sewer extension boring proposal. The consent agenda includes approving minutes and paying bills totaling $584,237.25. A parade permit for the Corpus Christi Parade on June 11 is also on the consent agenda.

• Public hearing on 2023-2024 budget
• Approval of Pontiac Rural Fire Protection District Services Agreement
• Approval of 2023 Street Maintenance Program
• Bid award for South Side Sewer Separation Phase 1
• Approval of boring proposal for 116 Sewer Extension

The City Council approved a bid for the South Side Sewer Separation Project Phase 1 and the 2023 Street Maintenance program. Council also authorized a rural fire protection service agreement and a $375,000 MFT maintenance resolution. A public hearing was held for the 2023-2024 budget, with a special meeting scheduled for March 27 to approve it.

• Approved South Side Sewer Separation Project Phase 1 bid to H.J. Eppel for $1,039,835.40 (9-0)
• Approved 2023 Street Maintenance projects (9-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-R-001 for MFT Maintenance of $375,000.00 (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-0-011 Rural Fire Protection Service Agreement (9-0)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $584,237.25 (9-0)
• Approved Midwest Testing Services bid for Boring Investigation at Rt116 for $7,780.00 (9-0)
• Authorized Mayor to sign the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge (9-0)
• Approved closing of Plum Street for United Way Summer Bash Kick Off on May 26, 2023 (9-0)

Pontiac Fire & Police Commission

The Pontiac Fire and Police Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially revise firefighter hiring requirements due to a lack of applicants, and to schedule testing for a new Firefighter Eligibility List. They will also consider establishing a Patrol Officer Eligibility List and approving the testing of one applicant. The meeting includes a public forum and an executive session for personnel matters.

• Discussion on inability to obtain applicants for Firefighter Eligibility List
• Action: Revising hiring requirements for firefighter candidates
• Action: Scheduling testing process to establish a Firefighter Eligibility List
• Discussion on establishing a Patrol Officer Eligibility List
• Action: Approval to begin process of testing one applicant received during last testing process

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole reviewed annual updates from the Cemetery and IT departments and discussed proposed TIF I projects. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded during this meeting.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole received updates on the Main Street Program, tourism schedules, and Parks & Recreation facilities. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during the meeting.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole reviewed reports from the Wastewater Treatment and Street departments. No formal votes were recorded; the meeting consisted of staff reports and discussions on future projects and funding.

• Discussed potential 10% annual wastewater rate increases for the next four years
• Discussed hiring Trost for year-round tree grinding at $27,000.00
• Discussed using $370,000.00 in Motor Fuel Tax Funds for street repairs including Vermillion St., South Oak St., Ray Street, and Lee Street

Committee of the Whole

The Pontiac City Council Committee of the Whole is meeting to study the 2023-2024 budget. The agenda contains only this budget discussion item, with no other business listed.

• Budget study for fiscal year 2023-2024

The meeting consisted of departmental updates from the Police and Fire Chiefs. No formal votes or decisions were recorded; the session focused on equipment needs, grant funding, and facility planning.

Public Library Board of Trustees

The Pontiac Public Library Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting to address routine matters and receive updates. Key items include a digitization funding update, a construction update for the Live & Learn project, and discussion of the FY '23-24 budget.

• FY '23-24 Budget discussion
• Digitization Funding Update
• Live & Learn Construction Update
• Consent agenda: approval of minutes and bills

The Board of Trustees approved the proposed budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year, which includes staff increases and adjusted library hours. Trustees also accepted the February minutes and paid bills.

• Approved FY '23-24 budget as presented (unanimous)
• Approved February minutes and paid bills (unanimous)

City Council

The Pontiac City Council is meeting to approve routine items and act on several ordinances and contracts. The consent agenda includes approving minutes, paying bills totaling $488,683.66, and referring a sign setback variance application. The regular agenda includes an electric supply bid update, a non-emergency transport service agreement with OSF, a sign illumination variance, and a structural engineering contract for 218 W. Madison St.

• Payment of bills totaling $488,683.66 from all funds
• Ordinance 2023-0-009: Non-Emergency Transport Service Agreement with OSF
• Ordinance 2023-0-010: NAPA Sign Illumination Variance
• Structural Engineering Contract for 218 W. Madison St.
• Referral of sign setback variance application by Manish Uppal to Planning & Zoning Board

The City Council approved nearly $489,000 in bill payments and a structural engineering contract for 218 W. Main St. Council also approved a non-emergency transport agreement with OSF Healthcare System and a sign illumination variance for NAPA.

• Approved payment of bills totaling $488,683.66 (8-0)
• Referred Manish Uppal sign setback variance application to Planning & Zoning Board (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-O0-009 for OSF Healthcare System non-emergency transport agreement (8-0)
• Approved NAPA illuminated wall sign variance at 422 W. Howard St. (5-3)
• Approved $10,900 engineering contract with Chamlin and Associates for 218 W. Main St. using TIF funds (8-0)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Pontiac Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public meeting to consider a variance request from All Right Sign to allow an internally illuminated sign at 422 W. Howard St., which is currently prohibited in the B-2 Central Business District. The meeting is open to the public.

• Variance request for internally illuminated sign at 422 W. Howard St.
• Property located in B-2 Central Business District, where illuminated signs are not permitted
• Legal description: Lots 3 & 4 EXCEPT E80' of Lot 3 on Block 45, Pontiac Original Town Subdivision

The Planning and Zoning Board recommended that City Council approve a variance for All Right Sign. The request seeks to allow an internally illuminated sign at 422 W. Howard St., which is otherwise prohibited in the B-2 Central Business District.

• Approved February 13, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval to City Council for illuminated sign variance at 422 W. Howard St. (unanimous, 1 abstention)

City Council

The Pontiac City Council is meeting to approve the consent agenda, which includes paying bills totaling $555,623.97 and referring a special use permit application to the Planning & Zoning Board. The regular agenda includes committee reports on infrastructure and finance, with items such as the firefighter's pension report, a dehumidifier purchase for the wastewater treatment plant, change order #11, and an ordinance to acquire real estate at 201 S. Main St.

• Payment of bills totaling $555,623.97 from all funds
• Referral of Special Use Permit Application by Woodburn Rentals to Planning & Zoning Board
• Ordinance 2023-0-008 — Acquisition of Real Estate at 201 S. Main St.
• WWTP Purchase — Dehumidifier
• WWTP Change Order #11

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to discuss budget preparations. The agenda contains only routine procedural items: call to order, roll call, and adjournment, with no specific financial figures or proposals listed.

• Budget preparations discussion

The committee reviewed past and projected General Fund Revenues. Members discussed several projects and mandates, but no formal actions were taken.

Infrastructure Committee

The Pontiac City Council Infrastructure Committee is meeting to discuss capital projects, including the 2023 street maintenance plan and budget preparation. The agenda is brief and contains no specific proposals or dollar amounts.

• 2023 Street Maintenance discussion
• Budget Preparation for capital projects

The committee reviewed updates on street projects, the Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade, and storm water separation. No formal votes or decisions were recorded regarding budget amounts or specific project approvals.

Planning and Zoning Board

The Pontiac Planning and Zoning Board will consider a request from Bundleflower Solar, LLC for a Special Use Permit to build a solar farm in an A-1 Agricultural District. The petitioner also asks for a variance to reduce the required 1500-foot setback from Route 23 to 100 feet, and to rezone the parcel from B-3 Business and Wholesale to A-1 Agricultural, contingent on project approval and construction. The meeting is open to the public.

• Special Use Permit for solar farm in A-1 District
• Variance to reduce Route 23 setback from 1500 feet to 100 feet
• Rezoning of Lot 1 of Kelly Subdivision from B-3 to A-1
• Parcel number 15-15-16-426-003

The Board voted to recommend that the City Council deny a special use permit, variance, and rezoning request for a proposed 2-megawatt solar farm. The decision followed public testimony regarding property values, environmental concerns, and the visual impact on the Route 23 corridor.

• Approved December 12, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended City Council deny variance, special use permit, and rezoning for Bundleflower Solar project (5-1)

Public Library Board of Trustees

The Pontiac Public Library Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting to discuss routine matters and several key items. The board will review the FY '23-24 budget, consider changes to the personnel policy regarding holidays, and discuss business hours. Updates on digitization funding and the Live & Learn construction project will also be provided.

• FY '23-24 Budget Review
• Personnel Policy - Holidays
• Business Hours discussion
• Digitization Funding Update
• Live & Learn Construction Update

The Board approved an $8,800 contract for bathroom renovations and a reduction of weekly business hours by four hours to save approximately $5,000 annually. Trustees also voted to add three paid holidays for full-time staff to align with City of Pontiac employee benefits.

• Approved $8,800 contract with Vissering for bathroom remodel minus painting (Unanimous)
• Approved adding three paid holidays for full-time library staff (Unanimous)
• Approved reducing weekly business hours by 4 hours starting 4/3/23 (Unanimous)
• Accepted December minutes and paid bills (Unanimous)

City Council

The Pontiac City Council will consider several ordinances and agreements, including extending two TIF districts, approving non-emergency transport agreements, and authorizing purchases for police cameras and park renovations. They will also discuss sewer projects and health insurance renewal. The meeting includes a public comment period and an executive session on property acquisition.

• Ordinances 2023-0003 and 2023-0004 to extend TIF I and TIF II life
• Ordinance 2023-0005 and 2023-0006 for Accolade Healthcare and Goldwater Pontiac Nursing Home transport agreements
• Purchase of police in-car video cameras
• Bid authorization for South Side Sewer Separation
• Health insurance renewal with BCBS, EyeMed, Delta Dental

The City Council approved the 35-year life extension of TIF I and TIF II. The board also authorized several public works projects, including sewer extensions and sports field renovations, and approved multiple non-emergency transport agreements.

• Approved $2,702,460.99 in bill payments (10-0)
• Extended TIF I and TIF II life to 35 years (10-0)
• Approved non-emergency transport agreements with Accolade Healthcare and Goldwater Pontiac Nursing Home (10-0)
• Approved $27,500 purchase of 55 radios from County of Dupage and Emergency Telephone System Board of Dupage (10-0)
• Approved $12,030 purchase of two squad car video cameras (10-0)
• Approved $123,250 agreement with Midwest Atheistic Fields for Rec Plex diamond renovation (10-0)
• Approved cost-sharing with IDOT for Ewing Drive Sanitary Sewer Extension engineering fees (10-0)
• Authorized bids for all three phases of the Southside Sewer Separation Project (10-0)

Fire Pension Fund Meeting

The Pontiac Firefighters Pension Fund will hold its quarterly meeting to approve minutes, review treasurer reports, and discuss bills. The board will consider membership applications for four new hires and a decision on contributions for Kyle Cheeseman, plus a 2023 retiree election.

• Approval of October 10, 2022 meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report: local account, FPIF account, annual increases for pensioners
• New hire IMRF to Article 4: Elliott Johnson, Adam Wherry, Wade Knobloch, Kevin Leroy
• Kyle Cheeseman decision on contributions
• 2023 Retiree's election

City Council

The Pontiac City Council will hold its regular meeting, including a consent agenda with bill payments and a referral of a solar project application. The regular agenda includes a presentation on a solar farm, the annual police pension report, and two ordinances: one for annexation and zoning on Westview Drive and Countryside Lane, and another amending the animal code to allow backyard chickens. The council will also consider an appointment to the Police Pension Board.

• Payment of bills totaling $142,020.05 from all funds
• Referral of Bundleflower Solar, LLC special use permit, variance, and zoning change application to Planning Commission
• Ordinance 2023-O-001: Annexation and zoning for Westview Drive and Countryside Lane
• Ordinance 2023-O-002: Amending Chapter 6 (Animals) to allow backyard chickens
• Appointment of Carole Peterson to Police Pension Board

The City Council approved an ordinance allowing backyard chicken coops with a $50 permit fee and passed an annexation and zoning ordinance for Westview Drive and Countryside Lane. The council also approved $142,020.05 in bill payments and appointed Carole Peterson to the Police Pension Board.

• Approved payment of bills totaling $142,020.05 (10-0)
• Referred Bundleflower Solar, LLC application for Special Use Permit and Zoning to Planning Commission (10-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-0-001 for Annexation and Zoning of Westview Drive and Countryside Lane (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-O-002 allowing Backyard Chicken Coops with a $50 permit fee (7-3)
• Approved appointment of Carole Peterson to the Police Pension Board (10-0)
• Approved minutes of January 3, 2022 (10-0)

Police Pension Fund Meeting

The Pontiac Police Pension Board will hold a regular meeting on Jan. 9, 2023, at 1:00 PM at the Pontiac Safety Complex. The agenda includes public comments, review of minutes, treasurer's report, and discussion of the 2021 COLA, money transfer, annual report to the City Council, fiduciary insurance, and other items.

• 2021 COLA discussion
• Money transfer
• Annual report to City Council/Actuarial Valuation
• Fiduciary Insurance
• Payment to Phillips & Associates

The Board approved payments for fiduciary insurance, direct deposit services, and professional services. Three officers were accepted for pension fund membership.

• Approved $3,538.00 payment to Quantum Insurance Group for fiduciary insurance
• Approved $135.00 payment to Phillips & Assoc. for direct deposit
• Approved $5,690.00 payment to Sikich Services
• Accepted pension fund membership applications for officers Lisewski, Long, and Mata

Fire Pension Fund Meeting

The Pontiac Firefighters Pension Fund board is meeting quarterly to handle routine business, including approving minutes, reviewing treasurer reports, and discussing bills. They will also consider membership applications and a decision on contributions for Kyle Cheeseman, as well as a 2023 retiree election.

• Approval of October 10, 2022 meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report on local and FPIF accounts, and annual increases for pensioners
• Discussion of new hires transferring from IMRF to Article 4: Elliott Johnson, Adam Wherry, Wade Knobloch, Kevin Leroy
• Kyle Cheeseman decision on contributions
• 2023 Retiree's election

Public Library Board of Trustees

The Pontiac Public Library Board of Trustees is holding a management committee meeting. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, roll call, and an executive session to discuss personnel, followed by adjournment. No public decisions or discussions are listed.

• Executive session on personnel

Public Library Board of Trustees

The Pontiac Public Library Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting to discuss routine business, including consent agenda items, a director's report, and committee updates. They will also address old business on digitization funding and the Live & Learn construction project, and new business on DVD storage, February programs, and a personnel policy review.

• Digitization funding update
• Live & Learn construction update
• DVD collection storage discussion
• Illinois Freedom Project/February programs
• Personnel policy review

The Board approved moving the DVD collection from behind the circulation desk to the library floor to increase workspace and accessibility. Trustees also agreed to concise rewording of the personnel policy dress code. A decision on aligning library holiday closures with City Hall was tabled.

• Approved December minutes and paid bills (All in favor)
• Approved moving DVD collection to the floor for public browsing
• Approved recommendations to reword the personnel policy dress code
• Tabled decision on closing library for additional holidays

City Council

The Pontiac City Council is meeting to approve the consent agenda, which includes minutes from the December 19, 2022 meeting and payment of bills totaling $634,091.25 from all funds. The regular agenda includes a review of committees and board members, followed by comments from the mayor, council, and city administrator, and public comments.

• Approval of bills totaling $634,091.25 from all funds
• Approval of minutes from December 19, 2022 City Council meeting
• Review of committees and board members

The City Council approved the payment of bills totaling $634,091.25 and the minutes from the December 19, 2022 meeting. The Livingston County Clerk provided information regarding voting procedures for the February 28 Primary.

• Approved payment of bills totaling $634,091.25 (8-0)
• Approved December 19, 2022 meeting minutes (8-0)