Pontiac public meetings in 2025

Infrastructure Committee

The Infrastructure Committee will meet on December 16, 2025. The agenda includes a discussion of the city's 2026 Capital Plan. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and adjournment.

• 2026 Capital Plan discussion

City Council

The council will consider several ordinances and approvals, including Ordinance 2025-0-026-2025 that proposes a 2.9% property tax levy for the city and library. They will also vote on public‑safety equipment purchases such as police tasers funded by a grant and fire radios under an AFG grant. Additional items include approval of a concrete pad at the ambulance substation site, conveyance of properties at 403 W Cleary St. and 821 N Oak St. to CILBA, and an incentive letter for Crescent Cinema. The consent agenda covers payment of bills totaling $170,433.07 and a peddler’s license for Weed Man Lawn Care.

• Ordinance 2025-0-026-2025 Property Tax Levy proposing a 2.9% levy for city and library
• Approval of Police Taser Purchase with Taser Grant
• Approval of Single Source Purchase of Fire Radios under AFG Grant
• Approval of RFP Pad Construction at Ambulance Substation Site
• Approval of conveyance of property at 403 W Cleary St. and 821 N Oak St. to CILBA

The council approved several ordinances and contracts, including the tax levy ordinance, a roof rehabilitation program for TIF homes, and a grant‑funded purchase of fire radios and police tasers. It also authorized construction of a concrete pad at the ambulance substation and reappointed Chief Davis to the VCOM Joint Authority Board. Additional actions approved were the conveyance of two city properties to the CILBA and the issuance of an incentive letter for the Crescent Cinema. All votes were unanimous (9‑0).

• Approved tax levy ordinance (9-0)
• Approved construction of concrete pad at ambulance substation site (9-0)
• Approved roof rehab program for TIF 1 and TIF 2 homes (9-0)
• Approved single‑source purchase of fire radios using grant (9-0)
• Approved purchase of 20 police tasers with grant (9-0)
• Approved reappointment of Chief Davis to VCOM Joint Authority Board (9-0)
• Approved conveyance of 403 W. Cleary and 821 N. Oak to CILBA (9-0)
• Approved writing incentive letter for Crescent Cinema (9-0)

Public Library Board of Trustees

The Pontiac Public Library Board will review updates on an Illinois construction grant for HVAC replacement and a new state standards grant. It will discuss the proposed library levy for the 2026‑2027 fiscal years and address staff holiday scheduling. The meeting also includes routine items such as minutes, correspondence, and public comments.

• Update – Illinois Construction Grant – HVAC Replacement
• New Illinois State Standards Review / Per Capita Grant
• Library Levy for ’26‑’27
• Library Staff Holiday scheduling

The trustees accepted the November minutes and paid bills unanimously. They voted to raise the library levy by the allowable 4.9% for the 2026‑27 fiscal year. The board also approved a staff holiday pizza party on December 18. The meeting was adjourned at 6:25 PM.

• Accepted November minutes and paid bills (all present voted in favor)
• Approved 4.9% library levy increase for FY 2026‑27 (all present voted in favor)
• Approved staff holiday pizza party on Dec 18 (board decision)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:25 PM (all present voted in favor)

City Council

The Pontiac City Council will vote on a draft ordinance to levy property taxes and an RFP to build a concrete pad at the CIRBN substation site. The agenda also includes the Dixon Subdivision ordinance, approval of the Future's Connections agreement, and renewal of liability insurance. Additionally, the council will approve payment of bills totaling $329,433.61 and review the second‑quarter financial report.

• Approve payment of bills totaling $329,433.61 (Consent Agenda)
• Ordinance 2025-O-027 – Dixon Subdivision
• Approval of RFP for concrete pad at CIRBN Substation site
• Draft Ordinance 2025-O-026 – Property Tax Levy
• Approval of Future's Connections agreement

The council approved the consent agenda, Ordinance 2025-O-027, a concrete pad for the CIRBIN fire substation site, the Future’s Connections Agreement, and the liability insurance renewal. Each motion passed unanimously with an 8‑0 roll‑call vote. No other substantive items were decided at this meeting.

• Approved consent agenda (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-O-027 (8-0)
• Approved concrete pad for CIRBIN site (8-0)
• Approved Future’s Connections Agreement (8-0)
• Approved liability insurance renewal (8-0)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board will meet to introduce a new member and review a request for the subdivision of real estate. The board will also approve minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting.

• Approval of subdivision of real estate at 21743 North 1710 East Road (Dixon)
• Introduction of new board member Michele Barnett

The Planning & Zoning Board approved the minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The board also unanimously approved the petition to subdivide a 2.81‑acre tract at 21743 North 1710 East Road, which lies outside city limits but within 1.5 miles of the city. The Board noted the petitioners will present the subdivision to City Council on December 1 for final confirmation.

• Approved September 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous yes)
• Approved subdivision of 2.81‑acre tract at 21743 North 1710 East Road (unanimous yes)

Infrastructure Committee

The Infrastructure Committee will review the Fagade Grant Addendum labeled #2 for the 309 N Oak/Miller project. No other substantive items are listed beyond standard procedural matters such as call to order, roll call, and adjournment.

• Fagade Grant — 309 N Oak/Miller Addendum #2

The committee gave consent to approve the plan and recommend passage of a new facade grant for 309 N. Oak. The grant total would rise from $18,234.50 to $20,298.73. With $14,763.73 already paid, $5,535.00 would remain if approved.

• Approved recommendation for increased facade grant to $20,298.73

City Council

The City Council will discuss snow removal regulations for the B2 District and the closure of Play Park Road. The body is also reviewing an Enterprise lease agreement and payment of bills totaling $567,156.06.

• Payment of bills totaling $567,156.06
• Ordinance 2025-O-025 regarding snow removal in B2 District
• Approval of Play Park Road closure
• Approval of Enterprise lease agreement
• Approval of employee Christmas gifts

The council adopted Ordinance 2025-0-025 covering snow removal in the downtown business district with an 8-0 vote. It also approved the Play Park road closure, the Enterprise vehicle lease agreement, and employee Christmas gifts, each by an 8-0 vote. The consent agenda was adopted by a 6-0 vote. No other motions were decided.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-0-025 (snow removal) – vote 8-0
• Approved Play Park road closure – vote 8-0
• Approved Enterprise lease agreement – vote 8-0
• Approved employee Christmas gifts – vote 8-0
• Approved consent agenda – vote 6-0

Public Library Board of Trustees

The Pontiac Public Library Board will review and approve the Library Policy Manual. It will discuss the Illinois Construction Grant for HVAC replacement and consider a new Illinois State Standards per‑capita grant. Additional items include addressing StoryWalk vandalism and awarding an Illinois Arts Council grant to Chris Vallillo of Forgottonia.

• Library Policy Manual Review – approval
• Illinois Construction Grant – HVAC replacement
• New Illinois State Standards review / per‑capita grant
• StoryWalk vandalism
• Illinois Arts Council Grant award – Chris Vallillo/Forgottonia

The trustees accepted the September minutes and paid bills. They approved the library policy manual, adding three new policies, with all present voting in favor. The board agreed to allocate budget next fiscal year for 50% of the HVAC system replacement and will begin a new strategic plan. The library will remain closed on Veterans Day and Thanksgiving.

• Accepted September minutes and paid September/October bills (all present voted in favor)
• Approved library policy manual with three new policies (all present voted in favor)
• Agreed to include budget for 50% of HVAC system repairs in next fiscal year (agreement among trustees)
• Decided to begin development of a new strategic plan for the library
• Scheduled library closures for Veterans Day (Nov 11) and Thanksgiving (Nov 27‑28)

Community Services Committee

The Pontiac Community Services Committee meeting on November 5, 2025 will open with a call to order and roll call, discuss community festivals, and then adjourn. No specific resolutions, contracts, or ordinance actions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of community festivals

The committee heard a proposal from Mayor Eckhoff to solicit community ideas for new festivals, with the city potentially providing seed money for selected events. No vote or formal action on the proposal was taken.

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will meet to discuss city operations and infrastructure. The agenda includes reviews of vehicle leasing, the budget process, and a roof rehabilitation program.

• Enterprise Vehicle Leasing
• Budget Process
• Roof Rehab Program
• Madison St. RFP

The Finance & Administration Committee recommended that the council approve a lease for 14 enterprise vehicles. It suggested moving the budget toward more detailed line items. The committee endorsed a TIF roof rehabilitation program to begin Jan. 1. It also advised council to approve a redevelopment agreement for 218 W. Madison St.

• Recommended council approval of lease for 14 enterprise vehicles
• Recommended transitioning the budget to more line‑item categories
• Recommended implementation of a TIF roof rehab program starting Jan 1
• Recommended council approval of redevelopment agreement for 218 W. Madison St.

Housing Study Special Committee Meeting

The Housing Study Special Committee will meet to finalize an invitation and review a meeting plan for a developer regarding the Upstairs/Downtown area. The agenda also includes a review of the Roof Rehab Program and a CILB update.

• Finalize invitation for Upstairs/Downtown Developer Meeting
• Review meeting plan for Upstairs/Downtown Developer
• Review Roof Rehab Program
• CILB Update

The committee reviewed the upcoming developer meeting invitation, the roof rehabilitation grant program, and a plan to send six abandoned homes to the land bank for rehabilitation. No votes or formal approvals were recorded; the items remain proposals or pending actions.

City Council

The council will consider the consent agenda, which includes approval of the October 20 minutes, payment of bills totaling $321,936.87, and an application for a transient merchant license for Tree‑Ripe Fruit Co. On the regular agenda the council will act on Ordinance 2025‑O‑024 to acquire 116 W Howard St for $10,000, Ordinance 2025‑O‑025 addressing snow removal in the B2 District, and a 2026 purchase of chemicals for the city golf course. The meeting also includes a public‑properties and utilities committee report and time for public comments.

• Approve payment of bills totaling $321,936.87
• Approve transient merchant license application for Tree‑Ripe Fruit Co.
• Ordinance 2025‑O‑024: Property acquisition of 116 W Howard St for $10,000
• Ordinance 2025‑O‑025: Snow removal requirements in B2 District
• Approve 2026 chemical purchase for the city golf course

The City Council voted 9‑0 to adopt Ordinance 2025‑O‑024, allowing the city to purchase the property at 116 W. Howard Street. A separate motion to approve the 2026 golf‑course chemical purchase was also carried with a 9‑0 vote. Both actions were approved without opposition.

• Approved Ordinance 2025‑O‑024 for purchase of 116 W. Howard St. (9‑0)
• Approved 2026 golf‑course chemical purchase (9‑0)

Public Properties and Utilities Committee

The Public Properties & Utilities Committee will meet on Oct. 21, 2025 to consider items on snow removal, grass maintenance in streets, Play Park Road, and other city services. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; these are discussion topics for the meeting.

• Snow removal
• Grass in streets
• Play Park Road
• City services

The Public Properties Committee discussed sidewalk snow removal in the Central Business District and directed staff to prepare an ordinance for the November 3 council meeting. No other actions were approved; the remaining topics were discussed without formal decisions.

• Directed staff to draft a sidewalk snow‑removal ordinance (no vote recorded)

City Council

The Pontiac City Council meeting will consider several approvals, including a police firearms purchase, a request for qualifications for water‑treatment plant process control, and a new staff position for Assistant Director of Building and Zoning. The council will also adopt Ordinance 2025‑0‑023 to amend the FY26 budget and vote on the acquisition of the property located at 116 W Howard St. Additionally, the consent agenda includes payment of bills totaling $246,698.85.

• Approval of police firearms purchase
• Request for qualifications for WWTP process control
• Approval of Assistant Director Building and Zoning staff position
• Ordinance 2025‑0‑023 – FY26 budget amendment
• Approval of property acquisition at 116 W Howard St.

The Pontiac City Council approved several items, all by roll‑call vote of 8‑0. They authorized the purchase of firearms from CI Sports, a request for qualifications for WWTP process control, a new assistant director of building and zoning position, ordinance 2025‑0‑23, and the acquisition of 116 W. Howard Street for $10,000. The consent agenda was also approved unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (8-0)
• Approved purchase of firearms and add‑ons from CI Sports (8-0)
• Approved request for qualifications letter for WWTP process control (8-0)
• Approved creation of assistant director of building and zoning position (8-0)
• Approved ordinance 2025‑0‑23 (8-0)
• Approved purchase of 116 W. Howard Street for $10,000 (8-0)

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance & Administration Committee will meet on Oct 8, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers. The agenda includes discussion of code enforcement, Tax Increment Financing (TIF) financial planning, banking matters, payroll processing, and employee management. No specific actions are listed.

• Code enforcement discussion
• TIF financial planning review
• Banking matters
• Payroll processing review
• Employee management discussion

The Finance Committee reviewed a job description, wage schedule, and budget amendment for an Assistant Superintendent of Building and Zoning and agreed to refer the package to the City Council for approval. The committee also discussed TIF district finances, a possible change of banking institution, payroll processing plans, and employee‑management software, but took no further action on those items.

• Agreed to send Assistant Superintendent job description, wage schedule, and budget amendment to City Council for approval

Housing Study Special Committee Meeting

The Housing Study Special Committee will receive an update on the city land bank. It will discuss a proposed incentive and outline plans for a meeting with developers, owners, and realtors. These items are presented as new business for the committee's consideration.

• Land Bank Update
• Discussion of Incentive
• Plan for Developer/Owner/Realtor Meeting

The committee discussed beginning a roof‑repair initiative within the TIF using $150,000 earmarked for a housing program, and staff were assigned to develop the program criteria. It also set the date for a developer/owner/realtor meeting to be held on Tuesday, December 2 at 6 p.m., lasting one hour, to discuss the Upstairs Downtown area. No votes were recorded.

• Discussed roof repair initiative within TIF; staff to develop program criteria
• Scheduled developer/owner/realtor meeting for Dec 2, 6 p.m., one hour

Police Pension Fund Meeting

The Pontiac Police Pension Board will meet to hear public comments, review the minutes, and receive the treasurer's report. Old business includes a payment amount for the October training conference and reimbursement for conference expenses. New business covers a payment to Phillips and Associates, proposed cola increases for retirees, IPPFA dues, a benefit application, a Sikich invoice, and a review of the cash management policy and annual statement. The meeting will also set dates for future pension board sessions.

• Phillips and Associates payment amount
• Cola increases for retirees
• IPPFA dues
• Sikich invoice
• Cash management policy review

City Council

The Pontiac City Council will consider its consent agenda, including approval of minutes from the September 15 meeting and payment of bills totaling $730,464.15. It will also discuss event-related items such as trick‑or‑treat hours, street closures for the Christmas Market and Last Nite, and permits for three parades. The regular agenda includes approvals for the Fagade Grant at 201 N Mill St., a lease addendum with Pontiac Flying Service, and other project items. An executive‑session will address a property acquisition authorized under the Illinois Open Meeting Act.

• Approve payment of bills totaling $730,464.15
• Street closures for Christmas Market and Last Nite
• Parade permits for Jingle Jog, Light Up, and Humane Society parades
• Approve Fagade Grant for 201 N Mill St.
• Approve addendum to lease with Pontiac Flying Service

The Pontiac City Council unanimously approved its consent agenda and appointed Michele Barnett to the Planning and Zoning Board. It also adopted the IDHA housing revitalization study and approved several grant-funded projects, including a facade grant for 201 N. Mill Street, elevator parts for the recreation center, a 600 AMP electrical upgrade at Centennial Plaza, and a sidewalk grant for school safety. Additionally, the council voted to join the land bank and designate Jim Woolford as the city’s representative.

• Approved consent agenda (8-0)
• Approved appointment of Michele Barnett to Planning and Zoning Board (8-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-R-005 Revitalization Study IDHA (8-0)
• Approved facade grant for 201 N. Mill Street (8-0)
• Approved recreation center elevator rehabilitation alternates (8-0)
• Approved 600 AMP electrical change order at Centennial Plaza (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-R-006 sidewalk grant for school safety (8-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-R-007 to join land bank and appoint Jim Woolford (8-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Pontiac City Council Committee of the Whole will consider a façade grant for the property at 201 N Mill St. and will hear a presentation on the Farnsworth wastewater treatment plant. No other agenda items are listed.

• Façade Grant for 201 N Mill St.
• Presentation on Farnsworth Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP)

The Committee of the Whole meeting was called to order by Mayor Eckhoff at 6:00 PM. Council members Barr, Gill, S. Hoerner, Causer A. Hoerner, Bradshaw, and Howard were present; Giovanini and Wille were absent. Presentations on the Facade Grant for 201 N. Mill St. and the Farnsworth Water Treatment Plant were discussed, but no actions were approved. The meeting was moved to a regular session.

Joint Review Board

The Pontiac TIF Joint Review Board will hold a meeting to review the FY 2024 Annual Report and provide a forecast/update for FY 25. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as call to order, roll call, comments, and adjournment. No specific decisions or actions are listed.

• Review of Annual Report FY 2024
• Forecast/Update for FY 25

City Council

The September 15 meeting will include a public hearing on the IHDA Housing Needs Assessment & Community Revitalization Plan. The consent agenda will approve minutes from September 2 and authorize payment of bills totaling $863,728.11. The regular agenda contains approvals for the Housing Needs Assessment, a concurrence letter for the Airport T‑Hangar project, Ordinance 2025‑0‑006 for the Mennenga re‑subdivision and variance, and GLCEDC dues, followed by committee reports and public comments.

• Approve payment of bills totaling $863,728.11
• Approve Housing Needs Assessment & Community Revitalization Plan
• Approve concurrence letter for Airport T‑Hangar project
• Ordinance 2025‑0‑006 – Mennenga Re‑Subdivision and Variance
• Approve GLCEDC dues

The council unanimously approved the consent agenda. It also approved the city administrator's concurrence letter for the Airport T‑Hangar project, Ordinance 2025‑0‑006, and the GLCEDC dues. Each motion passed with a 9‑0 roll‑call vote.

• Approved consent agenda (9-0)
• Approved concurrence letter for Airport T‑Hangar project (9-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑0‑006 (9-0)
• Approved GLCEDC dues (9-0)

Infrastructure Committee

The Infrastructure Committee will discuss the Nuisance Ordinance and consider a façade grant for the Rt. 66 Roadhouse. These items are on the agenda for the September 9, 2025 meeting. No other business is listed.

• Nuisance Ordinance
• Façade Grant – Rt. 66 Roadhouse

The committee reviewed the current nuisance ordinance and determined the existing code is acceptable despite a high workload. No vote or formal amendment was made. The City Administrator said a plan to assist the Director with code enforcement will be prepared by the end of the month.

• Discussion held on nuisance ordinance (no vote)
• City Administrator to develop assistance plan for code enforcement by month end

Public Properties and Utilities Committee

The Public Properties Committee directed Superintendent Duncan to arrange a presentation by Farnsworth Group to the City Council on the sewer plant nitrate compliance solution. The committee also asked Superintendent Brock to determine the work and cost needed to rebuild the Fell Park bandstand surface. It concluded that the proposed $60,000 Block 59 pavilion does not fit current city priorities.

• Duncan to have Farnsworth Group speak to City Council about sewer‑plant compliance
• Brock to assess needed work and cost for Fell Park bandstand surface reconstruction
• Block 59 pavilion project deemed misaligned with City priorities

Public Library Board of Trustees

The Pontiac Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to review the library policy manual and discuss the StoryWalk grand opening. The board is also considering an intergovernmental agreement with the Rooks Creek School District.

• Rooks Creek School District Intergovernmental Agreement
• Library Policy Manual Review
• StoryWalk Grand Opening

The trustees unanimously accepted the August meeting minutes and paid bills. The board president signed an intergovernmental agreement with Rooks Creek School District to provide library cards and weekly book delivery for district students. A StoryWalk Grand Opening was scheduled for September 13, 2025 at Humiston Riverside Park. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved August minutes and paid bills (unanimous)
• Signed intergovernmental agreement with Rooks Creek School District for library services
• Scheduled StoryWalk Grand Opening for September 13, 2025 at Humiston Riverside Park
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning & Zoning Board approved the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The board also approved petitioner Chadd Mennenga's request to subdivide the south portion of the JB Hawks property at 952 W Reynolds St and to extend the existing sidewalk and curb‑gutter variances to the new lot, again by unanimous vote. Director Greg Knowles noted the petitioner will present the request to City Council on September 15.

• Approved May 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved subdivision of 952 W Reynolds St and extension of variances (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved the consent agenda unanimously. It also approved an added expense for the pickleball court sewer work, and voted to install speed‑reduction signage on Indiana Avenue near Grace Christian School. No other motions were decided.

• Approved consent agenda (9-0)
• Approved Change Order #1 for pickleball sewer work (9-0)
• Approved speed‑reduction school zone signage on Indiana Ave near Grace Christian School (9-0)

City Council

The Pontiac City Council will meet to approve the minutes from the last meeting and authorize the payment of $867,860.76 in bills. The agenda includes approvals for a Library Story Walk at Humiston Riverside Park and a request to cancel an OSF Transfer Agreement.

• Approval of payment of bills totaling $867,860.76
• Approval of Library Story Walk at Humiston Riverside Park
• Approval to cancel OSF Transfer Agreement
• Approval of TIF RFP for 218 W. Madison St.
• Approval for Train Depot Alley use for transportation business

The council approved the consent agenda and the Library Story Walk at Humiston Riverside Park. They voted 8‑0 to cancel the OSF transfer agreement, to open bids for the TIF project at 218 W. Madison Street, to approve use of the train depot alley, and to close Water Street for the Thresherman’s Parade. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda (8-0)
• Approved Library Story Walk at Humiston Riverside Park (8-0)
• Cancelled OSF transfer agreement with city attorney approval (8-0)
• Opened bids for TIF RFP 218 W. Madison Street (8-0)
• Approved use of the train depot alley (8-0)
• Approved Water Street closure for Thresherman’s Parade (8-0)

Public Properties and Utilities Committee

The Public Properties and Utilities Committee will meet to discuss using an alley at the depot for transportation business and to review fall property maintenance assessments. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

• Use of alley at the depot for transportation business
• Fall property maintenance assessment review
• Meeting location: Council Chambers, 115 W. Howard St.

Public Library Board of Trustees

The trustees approved proceeding with a Live & Learn grant application to fund 50% of the library's HVAC replacement. They also approved Kristin Holzhauer's attendance at the Illinois Library Association Conference and an extension of the continuing‑education budget. Additional actions included maintaining Knox Box information, canceling the October board meeting, and entering then closing an executive session on personnel matters.

• Accepted June minutes and paid bills (consent agenda) – motion carried
• Approved proceeding with Live & Learn grant application for HVAC replacement – motion carried
• Approved maintaining Knox Box information in LivComm records – motion carried
• Approved Kristin's attendance at Illinois Library Association Conference and extension of continuing‑education budget – motion carried
• Approved canceling the October board meeting – motion carried
• Approved entering executive session to discuss personnel matters – motion carried
• Approved closing the executive session – motion carried

City Council

The City Council approved the consent agenda (8‑0). It also approved the Farnsworth Project Service Agreement, a lease for the Route 66 Association, a Hewn Professional Services Agreement, and two printing contracts for the recreation center and City Hall, each with a 9‑0 vote. The lease vote recorded one abstention.

• Approved consent agenda (8-0)
• Approved Farnsworth Project Service Agreement (9-0)
• Approved Route 66 Association lease agreement (8-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Hewn Professional Services Agreement (9-0)
• Approved Marco printer contract for Rec Center (9-0)
• Approved Marco printing plotter contract for City Hall (9-0)

City Council

The council approved Ordinance 2025-O-021 with a 7-1 vote. It also approved a reciprocal agreement with the Illinois Department of Revenue for sales tax information by an 8-0 vote. A second reciprocal agreement for municipal telecommunications tax information was approved by an 8-0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-O-021 (7-1)
• Approved sales tax reciprocal agreement with IL Dept of Revenue (8-0)
• Approved municipal telecommunications tax reciprocal agreement with IL Dept of Revenue (8-0)

Public Library Board of Trustees

The board accepted the June minutes and paid bills on the consent agenda. It approved maintaining the $75 annual non‑resident library card rate for the upcoming fiscal year. The board also voted to keep the previous fiscal year's executive‑session minutes closed to the public. Additionally, the board approved mailing a patron’s reconsideration letter.

• Accepted June minutes and paid bills (consent agenda) – motion carried
• Approved non‑resident library card rate of $75.00 for next fiscal year – motion carried
• Approved keeping prior fiscal year's executive‑session minutes closed – motion carried
• Approved mailing patron reconsideration letter as provided – motion carried

Police Pension Fund Meeting

The Pontiac Police Pension Fund Board approved several reimbursements, paid conference fees, and accepted two new pension members. All actions were approved unanimously. The board also approved a reimbursement of $30,393.77 to Joshua Bray for his pension contributions.

• Approved $160.08 reimbursement to Shawna Coffey for medical evaluation (unanimous)
• Approved $261.99 reimbursement to Don Schlosser for Spring Conference expenses (unanimous)
• Approved payment of Fall Conference registration fees for Brad Baird, Allan Doran, and Carole Petersen to IPPFA (unanimous)
• Accepted application of Marion Ubozhenko for pension membership (unanimous)
• Accepted application of Dalton Steidinger for pension membership (unanimous)
• Approved pension contribution reimbursement to Joshua Bray of $30,393.77 (unanimous)

City Council

The Pontiac City Council approved a pending community solar agreement, a license for the Route 66 Roadhouse outdoor café, and the Vissering Construction bid for new pickleball courts. It also approved a splash‑pad coating, a .02% library tax levy, social‑district parameters pending an ordinance, an art‑car workspace at 218 Madison, and an archeological survey for the ambulance substation.

• Approved Solar on Earth community solar agreement pending attorney and administrator approval (7‑3)
• Approved Route 66 Roadhouse outdoor café license agreement (10‑0)
• Approved Vissering Construction bid for pickleball courts (8‑2)
• Approved maintenance coating for splash‑pad surface (10‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑R‑004 levying an additional .02% library tax (5‑0, 1 abstention)
• Approved social‑district parameters pending Attorney Schrock’s ordinance (9‑1)
• Approved 218 Madison Street as an art‑car workspace (10‑0)
• Approved archeological survey for ambulance substation (10‑0)

Housing Study Special Committee Meeting

The committee reviewed training on land banks and considered contacting Decatur and Kankakee land banks. Alderman Barr presented Bloomington's housing incentives ordinance and suggested studying it for local adaptation. A resident survey was scheduled for July 30 at the Eagle Center. No formal actions or votes were recorded.

City Council

The council approved the Art Cars Program and appointed three new Library Board trustees. It adopted Resolution 2025‑R‑004, adding a .02% tax for library building and maintenance. The council selected H.J. Eppel and Co. for the Centennial Plaza project and filled three vacant aldermanic seats for Wards 2 and 3.

• Approved Art Cars Program (7‑0)
• Approved three Library Board trustees (7‑0)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑R‑004 adding .02% library tax (7‑0, 1 abstention)
• Approved H.J. Eppel and Co. for Centennial Plaza Bid (6‑1)
• Appointed Sarah Hoerner as Ward 2 alderman (7‑0)
• Appointed Chan Gill as Ward 2 alderman (7‑0)
• Appointed Anna Hoerner as Ward 3 alderman (7‑0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole met on June 25, 2025. City Administrator Woolford and Enterprise presented a fleet vehicle contract. Fire Chief Campbell presented information on ambulance transfers. No motions were made and no decisions were recorded.

City Council

The council approved the Centennial Plaza construction bid, selecting H.J. Eppel and Co. with a 4‑1 vote. It also confirmed three new Library Board trustees and passed a resolution adding a 0.2% tax for library building costs, each approved unanimously. The council appointed Sarah Hoerner, Chan Gill, and Anna Hoerner to fill vacant aldermanic seats, all approved unanimously. Additionally, three ordinances were adopted, including a pickleball court agreement and updates to the International Building and Residential Codes, each passing unanimously.

• Approved Centennial Plaza bid to H.J. Eppel and Co. (4-1)
• Approved three Library Board trustees (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-R-004 adding 0.2% library tax (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Sarah Hoerner as Ward 2 alderman (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Chan Gill as Ward 2 alderman (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Anna Hoerner as Ward 3 alderman (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-0-013 for pickleball court agreement (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-0-014 adopting 2024 International Building Code (6-0)

Public Library Board of Trustees

The trustees accepted the May meeting minutes and paid bills. They voted to maintain the library’s current policies that prohibit book banning and censorship. The board entered and later exited an executive session on personnel matters, and adjourned the meeting. The library was notified of eligibility for a $27,500 Illinois State Technology Grant and of an extended three‑year intergovernmental agreement with District 429.

• Accepted May minutes and paid bills (all present voted in favor)
• Maintained current policies prohibiting book banning and censorship (all present voted in favor)
• Entered executive session to discuss personnel matters (all present voted in favor)
• Exited executive session (all present voted in favor)
• Adjoined meeting adjournment (all present voted in favor)
• Directed Library Director to draft a response letter to Jamie Doubet (requested by Board President)
• Notified board of eligibility for $27,500 Illinois State Technology Grant (information presented)
• Presented extended three‑year intergovernmental agreement with District 429 for Board President signature

City Council

The council approved several items, including a license agreement for a water line, a facade grant for new windows, and an ordinance permitting golf carts and off‑highway vehicles. It also authorized bids for pickleball courts, awarded the 2025 HMA Maintenance Program contract, and approved downtown pavement striping. Jason Lee was appointed assistant superintendent of building maintenance.

• Approved license agreement for Richardson water line (4‑4 tie, mayor broke tie)
• Approved Facade Grant for Miller windows at 309 N. Oak St (8‑0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑O‑012 permitting golf carts and off‑highway vehicles (7‑1)
• Approved sending pickleball courts project out for bids (8‑0)
• Approved Kankakee Valley Construction Co. Inc. for 2025 HMA Maintenance Program (8‑0)
• Approved downtown pavement striping project (8‑0)
• Appointed Jason Lee as assistant superintendent of building maintenance (no vote)

Committee of the Whole

The council approved a motion to forward a water‑line easement license agreement to the next council meeting, passing 6‑2. It also approved sending Nate Miller’s facade‑improvement grant application to the next meeting, passing 8‑0. The council decided to await outstanding bids for Centennial Plaza, to receive design plans for a permanent ice‑skating rink at Block 59 by July 15 2025, and to submit new Madison Street designs when available.

• Send water‑line easement license agreement to next council meeting (approved 6-2)
• Send Miller facade‑improvement grant application to next council meeting (approved 8-0)
• Await outstanding bids for Centennial Plaza
• Submit design plans for permanent ice‑skating rink at Block 59 by July 15 2025
• Submit new Madison Street designs when available

City Council

The council approved a two‑foot setback amendment to Ordinance 2025‑O‑011 with a 6‑2 vote. It also approved Ordinance 2025‑O‑010, appointed Alderman John Wille as mayor pro tem, authorized purchase of new sewer‑lab equipment, continued the Trost Tree Service contract, and funded city staff attendance at an Illinois Municipal League conference, each by unanimous or near‑unanimous vote. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved two‑foot setback amendment to Ordinance 2025‑O‑011 (6‑2)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑O‑010 (8‑0)
• Approved Alderman John Wille as mayor pro tem (7‑0)
• Approved purchase of new sewer lab equipment (8‑0)
• Approved continuation of contract with Trost Tree Service (8‑0)
• Approved funding for city staff to attend conference (Resolution 2025‑R‑2003) (8‑0)

Public Library Board of Trustees

The board accepted the April minutes and paid bills. It approved a .02% increase to the building and maintenance tax levy for the next fiscal year. The board authorized hiring three temporary part‑time staff for the summer reading program. Procedural motions to enter and exit an executive session and to adjourn the meeting were also carried.

• Accepted April minutes and paid bills – motion carried, all present voted in favor
• Approved .02% increase to building and maintenance tax levy – motion carried, all present voted in favor
• Authorized hiring three temporary part‑time personnel for summer reading program – decision announced
• Approved motion to enter executive session for personnel matters – motion carried, all present voted in favor
• Approved motion to exit executive session – motion carried, all present voted in favor
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting – motion carried, all present voted in favor

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning & Zoning Board unanimously approved the minutes from the January 13, 2025 meeting. The board unanimously voted to recommend approval of a variance allowing a 2‑foot setback on the south and west sides of the property at 416 E. Howard Street. The recommendation will be considered by the City Council on May 19. No other actions were taken.

• Approved minutes from Jan 13, 2025 meeting (unanimous yes vote)
• Recommended approval of 2‑foot setback variance for 416 E. Howard St. (unanimous yes vote)

City Council

The council approved several actions, each passing with an 8‑0 vote: moving the Kidsnic picnic to Humiston‑Riverside Park, continuing the IDOT Route 116 maintenance contract, sending Ordinance 2025‑0‑010 to the Finance Committee, reopening Centennial Plaza for new bids, installing signage for the printing‑factory loading dock, purchasing a new police vehicle, and upgrading the Rec Center elevator. No motions were denied or tabled.

• Approved moving Kidsnic annual picnic to Humiston‑Riverside Park (8‑0)
• Approved continuing IDOT Route 116 maintenance contract (8‑0)
• Sent Ordinance 2025‑0‑010 to Finance Committee for further discussion (8‑0)
• Approved reopening Centennial Plaza for new bids (8‑0)
• Approved installing signage directing semi‑trucks to the printing factory (8‑0)
• Approved purchase of a new police vehicle (8‑0)
• Approved upgrade of the Rec Center elevator (8‑0)

Finance and Administration Committee

The committee discussed the deteriorating conditions at Riverside Mobile Home Park, including uninhabitable trailers, water‑pressure boil order, and multiple plumbing and sewer issues. It determined the best course of action is to document code violations and ready the city for legal action to address the problems. No formal vote was recorded.

• Document violations and prepare legal action for Riverside Mobile Home Park (no vote recorded)

Infrastructure Committee

The Infrastructure Committee reached consensus to let the Centennial Plaza project out for bids again, giving contractors more time to price the work. The committee also recommended posting "no trucks" signs on N. Locust St. and improving driver signage for the LSC loading area, to be taken to the full City Council for approval.

• Centennial Plaza project to be re‑let for bids (consensus)
• Recommend posting "no trucks" signs on N. Locust St. (to be presented to Council)
• Recommend improving driver signage for LSC loading area (to be presented to Council)

Police Pension Fund Meeting

The board approved several financial actions, including a $189,497.80 pension transfer to Bloomington Police Department for former officer Brian Enderli. It also renewed fiduciary insurance for $3,746.00 and committed to keep a $300,000 bank balance. Additional unanimous approvals covered reimbursements, membership admission, and small service payments.

• Approved repayment of $3,470.88 overpayment to City of Pontiac (unanimous)
• Approved reimbursement of $510.00 for conference registration and $271.99 for lodging to Don Schlosser (unanimous)
• Approved pension membership for Wyatt Griffith (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $4,855 to Sikich & Assoc. for services (unanimous)
• Approved pension transfer payment of $189,497.80 to Bloomington PD for former officer Brian Enderli (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $185 to Phillips & Assoc. for pension direct deposit (unanimous)
• Renewed fiduciary insurance at $3,746.00 (previously authorized, unanimous)
• Agreed to maintain a $300,000 bank balance (unanimous)

City Council

The council approved several routine items, including the April 7 minutes, bill payments, a variance referral, and appointments. It adopted an intergovernmental ambulance agreement, purchased a dump truck, and approved the City Hall façade project and a façade grant. The council also passed Ordinance 2025‑O‑009, establishing a 1% municipal grocery tax to take effect in 2026, and rejected the Centennial Plaza bid. All actions were voted on and recorded.

• Approved April 7 minutes (8-0)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $115,367.74 (8-0)
• Approved referral to Planning & Zoning Board for variance at 416 E. Howard St (8-0)
• Approved Seth Brown as Municipal Band Director (8-0)
• Approved ambulance services agreement with Cornell Fire Protection District for $30,000 (8-0)
• Approved purchase of 2023 one‑ton dump truck for $60,309 (8-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025‑O‑009 establishing a 1% grocery tax (6-2)
• Rejected Opperman & Son’s bid for Centennial Plaza work (8-0)

Public Library Board of Trustees

The board accepted the March minutes and related bills. It approved transferring $50,000 from the money‑market account at the Bank of Pontiac into a certificate of deposit at State Bank of Graymont for a higher interest rate. The board gave Director Kristin discretion on whether to provide story‑time services for the Last Night 2025 event and agreed that members will seek three‑year reappointments. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved acceptance of March minutes and bills (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $50,000 to a CD at State Bank of Graymont
• Board gave Director discretion on Last Night 2025 story‑time request
• Board members Connie Snyder, Eric Hoover, and Kathy McLean will seek three‑year reappointments
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council approved the consent agenda items, including payment of $536,112.73 in bills. It also approved street closures for upcoming summer events, a substation amendment costing $20,000‑$30,000, and multiple vehicle purchases. Additional approvals covered the airport consultant contract, an airport retainer ordinance, and the disposition of surplus property.

• Approved payment of bills totaling $536,112.73 (7-0)
• Approved street closures for May, June and September events (7-0)
• Approved Farnsworth Amendment to Substation Agreement, $20,000‑$30,000 (7-0)
• Approved Crawford, Murphy & Tilly as airport consultant (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-0-008 for airport retainer agreement (7-0)
• Approved purchase of 2024 F250 XL Ford truck for WWTP, $55,447.70 (7-0)
• Approved purchase of dump truck for streets, $73,866.70 (7-0)
• Approved disposition of surplus property via GovDeals or scrap (7-0)

Housing Study Special Committee Meeting

The Housing Study Special Committee heard a presentation on Low Income Housing Tax Credits and a status update on the Illinois Housing Development Authority neighborhood assessment. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

City Council

The council unanimously approved the 2025/2026 City of Pontiac budget. It also approved two United Way façade grant projects—$38,040 for 214 N. Plum St. and $4,670 for 219 W. Washington St.—with the city covering half the cost of each. The Teamsters Local No. 179 contract (Ordinance 2025-O0-005) was approved as written.

• Approved 2025/2026 city budget (6-0)
• Approved United Way façade grant for 214 N. Plum St.; city share $19,020 (6-0)
• Approved United Way façade grant for 219 W. Washington St.; city share $2,335 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-O0-005, Teamsters contract (6-0)