At a recent meeting, the LaSalle City Council discussed residents' problems accessing the fishing lake near Rotary Park, a situation that has led to lake-area residents complaining about people trespassing on their property to get to the lake.
Below are the minutes from this meeting, as provided by the council.
OF THE LA SALLE CITY COUNCIL
HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS,
745 SECOND STREET, LA SALLE, IL.
7:00 P.M., Monday, May 23, 2016
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL Present- Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Duncan, Herndon, Schneider Excused Absence: Mayor Grove
A quorum was present.
Moved by Alderman Lavieri and seconded by Alderman Herndon to appoint Tom Ptak Mayor Pro-Tem in the absence of Mayor Grove.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Duncan,Herndon, Schneider
NAY: None Absent: None Abstain:
None Motion Carried 8-0
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Alderman Demes and seconded by Alderman Reynolds that the minutes of the regular City Council meeting held on Monday, May 9, 2016 and the Special Meeting of the La Salle City Council held on May 16, 2016 are accepted and placed on file. Each and every alderman has a copy. Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
PRESENTATION
Moved by Alderman Duncan and seconded by Alderman Reynolds to allow Superintendent Steve Wrobleski and Matt Baker to address the council regarding LPHS Facility Master Plan. Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
Superintendent Wrobleski and Communications Director Matt Baker of La Salle Peru Township High School presented information regarding the proposed plan for a $67,000,000 renovation and expansion to the school. Background information was provided and those in attendance were given an opportunity to ask questions. If support from tax payers is present, the issue will go to referendum on the November ballot. Handouts were provided.
PETITIONS Moved by Alderman Schneider and seconded by Alderman Lavieri to grant the request of Charles Tiemann on behalf of Blood, Sweat and Gears Car Club for a 2016 Raffle License. Each and every alderman has a copy.
Voice vote. All ayes.
Motion carried.
Moved by Alderman Lavieri and seconded by Alderman Reynolds to approve a request from the First Baptist Church to erect a 32’ x 6’ monument sign at 200 24th Street. Each and every alderman has a copy.
Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
Moved by Alderman Demes and seconded by Alderman Reynolds to approve the request of IV Construction, Inc. for a Solicitor’s Permit to distribute advertising flyers and door hangers to La Salle residences and related matters. Each and every alderman has a copy.
Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
Moved by Alderman Demes and seconded by Alderman Reynolds to approve the request of David Swartz owner of 541 and 543 First Street to lease City Property for outdoor seating. Each and every alderman has a copy.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Duncan,Herndon, Schneider NAY: None Absent: None Abstain: None
Motion Carried 8-0
REPORT S OF CITY OFFICERS Moved by Alderman Bacidore and seconded by Alderman Reynolds to accept and place on file the Building Inspector’s Report for April 2016 showing total fees collected of $1,555 with total value of construction of $178,400. Each and every alderman has a copy.
Voice vote. All ayes. Motion carried
Moved by Alderman Lavieri and seconded by Alderman Schneider to accept and place on file the Treasurer’s Report for March 2016 showing total cash balances in the La Salle State Bank of $6,845,321.45 and in Hometown National Bank of $51,179.73. Each and every alderman has a copy.
Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
Moved by Alderman Herndon and seconded by Alderman Reynolds to accept and place on file the Monthly Police Income Report for April 2016 showing total fees collected of 8,531.45. Each and every alderman has a copy.
Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS
Moved by Alderman Lavieri and seconded by Alderman Herndon to accept and place on file the Illinois Department of Revenue Report showing sales tax collected for February 2016 of $68,215.26 and referendum approved sales tax of $27,871.93 for a total of $96,087.19. Each and every alderman has a copy.
Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
STANDING COMMITTEES
Alderman Schneider reported that the Public Grounds and Real Estate committee met earlier and recommends that the original and revised bids submitted by Kirkman Excavating for the demolition of 615-625 be rejected.
Moved by Alderman Schneider and seconded by Alderman Lavieri to accept the recommendation of the Public Grounds and Real Estate Committee and reject the original and revised bid from Kirkman Excavating
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Duncan,Herndon, Schneider NAY: None Absent: None Abstain: None
Motion Carried 8-0
Alderman Schneider also reported that the Public Grounds and Real Estate committee recommends that the demolition project be re-bid. The committee also recommended that the Public Grounds and Real Estate will meet to review the specs before the advertisement for bid is published.
The Public Grounds and Real Estate Committee will meet on June 6, 2016 immediately following the Finance Committee meeting.
Moved by Alderman Schneider and seconded by Alderman Lavieri to rebid the demolition project at 615- 625 Sixth Street.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes,Bacidore, Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Duncan,Herndon, Schneider NAY: None Absent: None Abstain: None
Motion Carried 8-0
OLD BUSINESS
Moved by Alderman Schneider and seconded by Alderman Reynolds to authorize, pay and place on file Pay Estimate #1 to Universal Asphalt and Excavating, Inc. for the widening of County Road 13 for the entrance to Rotary Park totaling $240,042.33 Each and every alderman has a copy. ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes,Bacidore, Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Duncan,Herndon, Schneider NAY: None Absent: None Abstain: None
Motion Carried 8-0
Moved by Alderman Lavieri and seconded by Alderman Duncan to authorize, pay and place on file Task Order No. 003 to Continuing Professional Services Agreement between the City of La Salle and Donohue & Associates, Inc. with the Original Executed Agreement of December 2015. Each and every alderman has a copy.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes,Bacidore,Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Duncan,Herndon, Schneider NAY: None Absent: None Abstain: None
Motion Carried 8-0
Mayor Pro-Tem Ptak indicated that he has been asked numerous times if the large fishing lake near Rotary Park open or closed. Alderman Schneider stated that residents can fish there, but it is very difficult to access the lake. Alderman Schneider added that he is currently exploring some funding methods to open up a better route to the lake. The concern is that people are using private property to access the lake. Chief Uranich stated that he has received complaints for alleged trespassing in this area. Discussion followed. The council recommended that the Public Grounds and Real Estate committee meet to discuss the options, included but not limited to officially closing the lake until an access route is developed. Attorney McPhedran suggested the Committee should run the issue by our insurance company to see if they have an opinion on this matter.
Moved by Alderman Lavieri and seconded by Alderman Schneider to schedule a meeting of the Public Grounds and Real Estate Committee on June 20, 2016 immediately following the Finance Committee meeting. Voice vote, all ayes.
Motion carried.
The Public Grounds and Real Estate Committee will meet on June 20, 2016 immediately following the Finance Committee meeting.
Building Inspector Chris Covert asked the council if they could take a straw vote regarding two requests for sign permits that came in after the agenda was finalized. A vote to confirm action on the straw poll will be taken at the June 6, 2016 meeting.
The first permit is for the Abundant Life Church for two 36” x 120” banners on the front of the church. A straw vote was taken and all aldermen were in favor. The second permit is for Motion Industries for several signs. A straw vote was taken and all aldermen were in favor.
Alderman Reynolds reminded residents that City ordinance requires that pet owners clean up after their pets when on City property.
Alderman Bacidore also reminded residents that City ordinance prohibits sweeping grass clippings into City streets
NEW BUSINESS
There was no new business brought forth.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
There were no ordinances or resolutions.
COMMENTS Cathy Tomlinson asked for clarification regarding the $100,000 appropriated for demolition expenses. The aldermen explained that $100,000 was appropriated, but that does not mean the money has physically been set aside.
Mike Kasap invited everyone to attend the Music and Arts Festival on June 3, 4 and 5 and Rotary Park.
8:17 p.m. Moved by Alderman Schneider and seconded by Alderman Lavieri to exit regular session and enter into Executive Session. Regarding pending and/or potential imminent litigation and related matters: Collective bargaining and related matters, and 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,Bacidore,Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Duncan,Herndon, Schneider NAY: None Absent: None Abstain: None
Motion Carried 8-0
9:39 p.m. Moved by Alderman Duncan and seconded by Alderman Herndon to exit Executive Session and resume regular session.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes,Bacidore,Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Duncan,Herndon, Schneider NAY: None Absent: None Abstain: None
Motion Carried 8-0
APPROVAL OF BILLS Moved by Alderman Lavieri and seconded by Alderman Herndon that bills submitted totaling $578,224.36 (Total Payroll $171,475.85, Bills to be Paid $130,648.20, Total Bills Paid $276,100.31) be accepted, paid and placed on file. Each and every alderman has a copy.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Bacidore,Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Duncan,Herndon, Schneider NAY: None Absent: None Abstain: None
Motion Carried 8-0
Moved by Alderman Reynolds and seconded by Alderman Demes to adjourn the meeting. Voice vote, all ayes.
Motion is carried.
ADJOURNED 9:43 p.m
Carrie L. Brown, City Clerk
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