At a recent meeting, the La Salle City Council approved an ordinance to enter into a tax-increment financing (TIF) District Redevelopment Agreement between the city, La Salle County, the state, GHG Holding LLC and the La Salle Downtown Tax Increment Financing District.
Below are the minutes from this meeting, as provided by the council.
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE LA SALLE CITY COUNCIL
HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
745 SECOND STREET, LA SALLE, IL.
7:00 P.M., Monday, May 9, 2016
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Present- Alderman Demes, Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Duncan, Herndon, Schneider
Excused Absence: Alderman Bacidore
A quorum was present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Alderman Demes and seconded by Alderman Reynolds that the minutes of the regular City Council meeting held on Monday, April 25, 2016 are accepted and placed on file. Each and every alderman has a copy.
Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
PETITIONS
Moved by Alderman Reynolds and seconded by Alderman Ptak to grant the request of Justin Hicks of the LP Band Parent Association to hold a Tag Day collection at the intersection of 11th and Bucklin on Saturday, May 21, 2016 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. following all established guidelines. Each and every alderman has a copy.
Voice vote. All ayes. Motion carried.
Moved by Alderman Herndon and seconded by Alderman Reynolds to grant the request of Machelle Seneca on behalf of Dawn’s Apostle Creed Relay for Life Team and the North Central Illinois Artworks
group for 2016 Raffle licenses. Each and every alderman has a copy.
Voice vote. All ayes. Motion carried.
Moved by Alderman Duncan and seconded by Alderman Ptak to grant the request of Ameren Illinois to break ground at 503 3rd Street to replace a pole, 860 8th Street to install new pole and 1053 8th and 236
Gooding Streets to retire gas service. Each and every alderman has a copy.
Voice vote. All ayes. Motion carried.
REPORT S OF CITY OFFICERS
Moved by Alderman Ptak and seconded by Alderman Lavieri to accept and place on file the Treasurer’s Report for March 2016 showing cash balances in the La Salle State Bank of $6,540, 481.28 and in
Hometown National Bank of $90,688.43. Each and every alderman has a copy.
Voice vote. All ayes. Motion carried.
BIDS
City Clerk Brown read the high bids for City vehicles received at the bid opening on Friday, May 6.
Moved by Alderman Schneider and seconded by Alderman Herndon to accept the high bids for City Vehicles as read.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Duncan,Herndon, Schneider
NAY: None Absent: Alderman Bacidore Abstain: None
Motion Carried 7-0
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BIDS:
1992 Chevrolet 3500 Service
Body-$1,111.11 to Mike Pack
95 International- $653.00 to
Vincent Maggi
94 Ford F150-$153.00 to Vincent
Maggi
94 Dodge- $153.00 to Vincent
Maggi
94 Ford 250 w/plow-$453.00 to
Vincent Maggi
2004 Crown Victoria-$453.00 to
Vincent Maggi
STANDING COMMITTEES
Chairman Schneider reported that the Public Grounds and Real Estate Committee have recessed and will reconvene on May 23, 2016 immediately following the Finance Committee meeting in order to allow Lyle Kirkman to follow up with the EPA concerning the property at 615-625 Sixth Street currently under consideration for demolition.
APPOINTMENTS
Moved by Alderman Lavieri and seconded by Alderman Ptak to accept the Mayor’s appointments to the Library and Police Pension Board.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Duncan,Herndon, Schneider
NAY: None Absent: Alderman Bacidore Abstain: None
Motion Carried 7-0
Appointments:
Library Board-3 year terms
Cindy Arbisi
Joanne Benassi
Mary Clare Klinefelter
Police Pension Board-2 year term
Dan E. Lawler, Sr.
OLD BUSINESS
Moved by Alderman Lavieri and seconded by Alderman Reynolds to confirm the straw poll taken regarding the request from Trinity Catholic Academy to hold a 5K race on Saturday, April 30, 2016 utlizing City streets.
Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
Moved by Alderman Duncan and seconded by Alderman Lavieri to approve and place on file Resolution
201606 a resolution authorizing settlement involving medical expense issue.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Duncan,Herndon, Schneider
NAY: None Absent: Alderman Bacidore Abstain: None
Motion Carried 7-0
Resolution 20106:authorizing
settlement involving medical
expense issue.
NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Grove recognized Jeff Bumgarner, Brian Brown and Alderman Scheider for their work to bring the ball fields into playable condition. Mayor Grove stated that he received many positive comments and thanks at the recent Player’s Parade.
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ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Moved by Alderman Schneider and seconded by Alderman Lavieri to approve and place on file
Resolution 201603: a resolution for Obligation Retirement (2012 Street Improvement 12-00081-01-IR;
12-00081-00-IR) 2015. Each and every alderman has a copy.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Duncan,Herndon, Schneider
NAY: None Absent: Alderman Bacidore Abstain: None
Motion Carried 7-0
Resolution 201603: a resolution
to a resolution for Obligation
Retirement (2012 Street
Improvement 12-00081-01-IR; 12-
00081-00-IR) 2015.
Moved by Alderman Herndon and seconded by Alderman Lavieri to approve and place on file Resolution 201604: a resolution for Obligation Retirement (2012 Street Improvement 12-00081-01-IR;
12-00081-00-IR) 2016. Each and every alderman has a copy.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Duncan,Herndon, Schneider
NAY: None Absent: Alderman Bacidore Abstain: None
Motion Carried 7-0
Resolution 201604: a resolution
to a resolution for Obligation
Retirement (2012 Street
Improvement 12-00081-01-IR; 12-
00081-00-IR) 2016.
Moved by Alderman Demes and seconded by Alderman Reynolds to approve and place on file Resolution 201605: a resolution for Maintenance of Streets and Highways by Municipality Under the Illinois Highway Code. (2016 Road Program). Each and every alderman has a copy.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Duncan,Herndon, Schneider
NAY: None Absent: Alderman Bacidore Abstain: None
Motion Carried 7-0
Resolution 201605: a resolution
to a resolution for Obligation
Retirement (2012 Street
Improvement 12-00081-01-IR; 12-
00081-00-IR) 2016.
Moved by Alderman Schneider and seconded by Alderman Reynolds to approve and place on file Ordinance 2634: an ordinance approving and authorizing the Execution of a TIF District Redevelopment Agreement between the City of La Salle, La Salle County, Illinois and GHG Holding LLC, La Salle Downtown Tax Increment Financing District and related matters. Each and every alderman has a copy.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, ,Herndon, Schneider
NAY: None Absent: Alderman Bacidore Abstain: Alderman Duncan
Motion Carried 6-0
Ordinance 2634: approving and authorizing the Execution of a TIF District Redevelopment
Agreement between the City of La Salle, La Salle County, Illinois and GHG Holding LLC, La Salle Downtown Tax Increment Financing District and related matters.
.
Moved by Alderman Lavieri and seconded by Alderman Demes to approve and place on file Ordinance 2635: an ordinance Authorizing Supplemental Agreement with Azavar Inc. Each and every alderman has a copy.
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ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Duncan,Herndon, Schneider
NAY: None Absent: Alderman Bacidore Abstain: None
Motion Carried 7-0
Ordinance 2635: authorizing
supplemental agreement with
Azavar Inc.
7:17 p.m. Moved by Alderman Herndon and seconded by Alderman Lavieri to exit recess regular session and enter Executive Session regarding pending and/or potential imminent litigation and related matters:
Collective bargaining and related matters, acquisition and/or sale of city real estate and related matters and the employment, appointment, performance and/or compensation of non-union personnel and related matters pursuant to the Open Meetings Act including 5-ILCS 120 Section 2(c)1-3,5,6,and 11 thereof.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Duncan,Herndon, Schneider
NAY: None Absent: Alderman Bacidore Abstain: None
Motion Carried 7-0
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no comments from the public. City Engineer Brown gave an update on the Rotary Park improvements.
Alderman Reynolds reminded the public to buy their 50/50 Tickets as the drawing will be during Celebrate
La Salle in June.
ROLL CALL
Present- Alderman Demes, Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Duncan, Herndon, Schneider
Excused Absence: Mayor Grove, Alderman Bacidore
A quorum was present.
Moved by Alderman Duncan and seconded by Alderman Herndon to appoint Alderman Tom Ptak as Mayor Pro-tem in the absence of Mayor Grove.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Duncan,Herndon, Schneider
NAY: None Absent: Alderman Bacidore Abstain: None
Motion Carried 7-0
8:49 p.m. Moved by Alderman Duncan and seconded by Alderman Reynolds to exit Executive Session and resume regular session.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Duncan,Herndon, Schneider
NAY: None Absent: Mayor Grove, Alderman Bacidore Abstain: None
Motion Carried 7-0
APPROVAL OF BILLS
Moved by Alderman Lavieri and seconded by Alderman Herndon that bills submitted totaling $352,474.73
(Total Payroll $177,189.52, Bills to be Paid $101,612.79, Total Bills Paid $73,672.42) be accepted, paid and placed on file. Each and every alderman has a copy.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Duncan,Herndon, Schneider
NAY: None Absent: Alderman Bacidore Abstain: None
Motion Carried 7-0
Moved by Alderman Reynolds and seconded by Alderman Demes to adjourn the meeting.
Voice vote, all ayes. Motion is carried.
ADJOURNED 8:51 p.m.
Carrie L. Brown, City Clerk
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