Pontiac public meetings in 2023
4 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning and Zoning Board
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)
Public Library Board of Trustees
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
City Council
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 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)