At a recent meeting, the LaSalle City Council voted to install “No Ice Fishing”and “No Boats Allowed on the Lake" signs at Prairie Lake.
The La Salle City Council includes the mayor and eight council members — two each from the city’s four wards. Regular meetings are held at 7 p.m. every other Tuesday in city council chambers, 745 Second St.
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, June 20, 2016
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A moment of silence was held for the victims of the recent terrorist attack in Orlando, Florida.
ROLL CALL
Present- Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Herndon, Schneider
Excused Absence: Alderman Duncan
A quorum was present.
Moved by Alderman Lavieri and seconded by Alderman Herndon to open the Public Hearing regardingthe petition and request of Kildare LLC for annexation and consideration and approval of potentialannexation agreement regarding premises commonly known as 800 feet southwest of 534 N. 29th Roadand 1600 feet northeast of 2828 E. 509th Road, La Salle, Illinois and related matters. (Parcel # 18-12-104-000)
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Herndon, Schneider
NAY: None Absent: Alderman Duncan Abstain: None
Motion Carried 7-0
Mr. Steven Shuster manager of Kildare, LLC thanked the council for allowing him to speak. Mr. Shusterexplained that over the years his company has acquired 310 acres in the NE quadrant of I-39 and Route
6. To make that assemblage, five or six real estate purchases were made. This 17 acre triangular parcelwas formerly the Knaff farm and for some reason was overlooked when other parcels were annexed. Theplans are to develop the property for warehousing and distribution centers.
Attorney McPhedran reported that the Planning Commission met earlier to consider the request forrezoning of this parcel to M-1 and agreed to recommend the zoning change subject to provisions that theproperty will not be used for multiple family housing or as an auto salvage yard. Alderman Herndonasked Attorney McPhedran if the M-1 zoning also includes commercial uses. Attorney McPhedranindicated that because of our step zoning, it could be used as commercial or residential, exluding R-4
multiple family housing.
There were no questions or concerns from the council or the public.
Moved by Alderman Lavieri and seconded by Alderman Herndon to close the Public Hearing.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Herndon, Schneider
NAY: None Absent: Alderman Duncan Abstain: None
Motion Carried 7-0
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Alderman Demes and seconded by Alderman Reynolds that the minutes of the regular CityCouncil meeting held on Monday, June 6, 2016 are accepted and placed on file. Each and everyalderman has a copy.
Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
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PETITIONS
Moved by Alderman Schneider and seconded by Alderman Reynolds to grant the request from PhilipDingerson on behalf of the La Salle Peru Township High School Band Parent Association to conduct itsannual door-to-door candy sale on September 6, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and related matters.
Each and every alderman has a copy.
Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
Moved by Alderman Herndon and seconded by Alderman Schneider to grant the requests of SpecialOlympics of Illinois Area 16 and Illinois Valley PRIDE Association for a 2016 Raffle License. Each andevery alderman has a copy.
Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
Moved by Alderman Lavieri and seconded by Alderman Herndon to grant the request from Ameren Illinoisto break ground at 1445 Chartres Street to retire gas service. Each and every alderman has a copy.
Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
Moved by Alderman Demes and seconded by Alderman Herndon to grant the request from DishOneSatellite L.L.C. for a Solicitor’s Permit and related matters. Each and every alderman has a copy.
Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS
Moved by Alderman Ptak and seconded by Alderman Lavieri to accept and place on file theTreasurer’sReport for May 2016 showing total balance in La Salle State Bank of $6,315,736.47 and in Hometown
National Bank of $52,284.56. Each and every alderman has a copy.
Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
Moved by Alderman Herndon and seconded by Alderman Demes to accept and place on file the MonthlyPolice Income Report for May 2016 showing total fees collected of $6,891.84. Each and every aldermanhas a copy.
Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
COMMUNICATIONS
Moved by Alderman Ptak and seconded by Alderman Lavieri to accept and place on file the IllinoisDepartment of Revenue Report showing sales tax collected for March 2016 of $74,594.31 andreferendum approved sales tax of $32,206.24 for a total of $106,800.55. Each and every alderman has a
copy.
Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
BIDS
Moved by Alderman Ptak and seconded by Alderman Reynolds to accept the low bid of OppermanConstruction Company for the St. Vincent Lift Station Project. Each and every alderman has a copy.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Herndon, Schneider
NAY: None Absent: Alderman Duncan Abstain: None
Motion Carried 7-0
Bids: Opperman Construction
Company $146,418. Morrison
Construction $209,953
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Moved by Alderman Herndon and seconded by Alderman Schneider to accept the low total bid ofGasvoda & Associates Inc. of $328,069 which includes the base plus alternate for the WWTP Blowerand Fine Bubble Aeration Equipment Procurement and related matters. Each and every alderman has acopy.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Herndon, Schneider
NAY: None Absent: Alderman Duncan Abstain: None
Motion Carried 7-0
Bids: Gasvoda and Associates,
Inc. $328,069
APG Neuros $456,535
SSI Aeration $30,749 (bid wasrejected because bidrequirements were not met)
Moved by Alderman Schneider and seconded by Alderman Demes to accept the low bid of WenzelConcrete totaling $9, 811.13 for demolition of premises at 1027 and 1031Second Street subject toentering into an agreement that complies with all laws including Prevailing Wage and insurancerequirements. Each and every alderman has a copy.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Mayor Grove, Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Herndon,
Schneider
NAY: None Absent: Alderman Duncan Abstain: None
Motion Carried 7-0
Bids: Wenzel Concrete $9,811.13,
Otterbach Excavating $17,000,
Glynn Demoliton $19,700
Attorney McPhedran indicated that as a point of information six votes are required to pass because thiswas not done through a formal bidding process. The Mayor added that the owner of this property eitherneeds to pay the City for the demolition fees or a lien will be placed on the property. Chris Covertindicated the demolition should be completed by the weekend.
Moved by Alderman Demes and seconded by Alderman Ptak to accept the low bid of Glynn Demolitontotaling $21,463 for demolition of premises at 330 Third Street subject to entering into an agreement thatcomplies with all laws including Prevailing Wage and insurance requirements. Each and every aldermanhas a copy.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Mayor Grove, Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Herndon,
Schneider
NAY: None Absent: Alderman Duncan Abstain: None
Motion Carried 7-0
Bids: Glynn Demoliton $21,463
Otterbach Excavating $21,500,
Pinter General Contracting
$34,969
STANDING COMMITTEES
Moved by Alderman Schneider and seconded by Alderman Herndon to accept the recommendation of thePublic Grounds and Real Estate Committee to place signage at Prairie Lake that reads “ No Ice Fishing”and “No Boats Allowed on the Lake.”
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Herndon, Schneider
NAY: None Absent: Alderman Duncan Abstain: None
Motion Carried 7-0
The issue regarding fishing at Prairie Lake will be further discussed once information is obtained fromIDNR. In addition, Alderman Schneider stated that in regard to people trespassing on private property toaccess the lake, the Police Department has the full support of the council to issue tickets to tresspassers.
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SPECIAL COMMITTEES
Moved by Alderman Ptak and seconded by Alderman Reynolds to accept the recommendation of thePlanning Commission to grant the request for rezoning to M-1 for premises located 800 feet southwest of534 N. 29th Road and 1600 feet northeast of 2828 E. 509th Road, La Salle, Illinois and related matters.
(Parcel # 18-12-104-000) Each and every alderman has copy.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Herndon, Schneider
NAY: None Absent: Alderman Duncan Abstain: None
Motion Carried 7-0
APPOINTMENTS
Moved by Alderman Herndon and seconded by Alderman Lavieri to accept the Mayor’s appointments tothe Board of Police and Fire Commissioners.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Herndon, Schneider
NAY: None Absent: Alderman Duncan Abstain: None
Motion Carried 7-0
Appointments to the Board of
Police and Fire Commissioners:
John Balestri to 2017
Tom Pigati to 2018
Dick Martuzzo to 2019
OLD BUSINESS
Moved by Alderman Demes and seconded by Alderman Reynolds to approve the authorization ofAmendment Number 1 to the original Professional Services Agreement between the City of La Salle anClark Dietz Inc. executed on April 22, 2014 for the Blower Replacement project. Each and everyalderman has a copy.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Herndon, Schneider
NAY: None Absent: Alderman Duncan Abstain: None
Motion Carried 7-0
Alderman Schneider mentioned that last meeting the council authorized a Tag Day collection for theDad’s for Diabetes group and he had expressed concern that this group in the past few years have notrespected our 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. hours. In respect to the promise made to neigbor’s in the area of 11th andBucklin, Alderman Schneider stated that he will not be voting to approve this collection next year. Heasked that other groups who collect respect the times set up by the City. Mayor Grove stated that manycommunities do not allow intersection collections, so he, too, asked that groups are respectful of the city’sguidelines.
NEW BUSINESS
Mayor Grove explained that the developer in the former train depot has plans to enhance the streetscapeand the building and has requested that Canal Street be vacated from the entrance of our waste watertreatment plant to First Street. Mayor Grove indicated he will provide the aldermen with architecturalplans for the building. Brief discussion followed and it was suggested that if we move forward with thevacation some parameters must be established. City Engineer Brown stated that we also need toresearch easements and suggested that the road not be vacated but possibly just closed. It was agreedto begin the process of investigating all of these factors and options.
Moved by Alderman Demes and seconded by Alderman Bacidore to begin the process of vacating theportion of Canal Street from the wastewater treatment plant to First Street.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Herndon, Schneider
NAY: None Absent: Alderman Duncan Abstain: None
Motion Carried 7-0
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ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTION
Moved by Alderman Herndon and seconded by Alderman Schneider to approve Ordinance 2641- An
Ordinance approving and authorizing the execution of an Annexation Agreement between the City of LaSalle and Kildare LLC Inc. and related matters. Each and every alderman has a copy.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Herndon, Schneider
NAY: None Absent: Alderman Duncan Abstain: None
Motion Carried 7-0
Ordinance 2641: An Ordinance approving
and authorizing the execution of an
Annexation Agreement between the City
of La Salle and Kildare LLC Inc. and
related matters.
Moved by Alderman Schneider and seconded by Alderman Herndon to approve Ordinance 2642: Anordinance Annexing Certain Territory to the City of La Salle and related matters. (Kildare, LLC) Each andevery alderman has a copy.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Herndon, Schneider
NAY: None Absent: Alderman Duncan Abstain: None
Motion Carried 7-0
Ordinance 2642: An ordinance Annexing
Certain Territory to the City of La Salle
and related matters. (Kildare, LLC)
Moved by Alderman Herndon and seconded by Alderman Schneider to approve Ordinance 2643: AnOrdinance authorizing Zoning Changes within the City of La Salle, La Salle County, Illinois and relatedmatters. (Kildare, LLC) Each and every alderman has a copy.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Herndon, Schneider
NAY: None Absent: Alderman Duncan Abstain: None
Motion Carried 7-0
Ordinance 2643: An Ordinance
authorizing Zoning Changes within the
City of La Salle, La Salle County, Illinois
and related matters. (Kildare, LLC)
COMMENTS
Mayor Grove reminded the public that the Illinois Department of Agriculture will be spraying for the GypsyMoth on Monday, June 27. The next City Council meeting will be on Tuesday, July 5. Mayor Grovethanked all involved with the Kid’s Fishing Tournament at the Canal. He added that Celebrate La Sallebegins on Thursday, June 23 and runs through Sunday, June 26. This past week local churches heldtheir annual Hope Week and repainted the parking garage on Canal Street as well as painting shelters atHegeler Park. Mayor thanked those who have worked to make the pool and parks look nice.Mike Kasap
thanked the council for the assistance with the Rotary Park Foundation’s recent Music and Arts eventheld at Rotary Park. Clerk Brown reminded the public of the parade on July 4 at 11 a.m.
7:42 p.m. Moved by Alderman Schneider and seconded by Alderman Lavieri to recess regular sessionand enter 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 relatedmatters and the employment, appointment, performance and/or compensation of non-union personneland related matters pursuant to the Open Meetings Act including 5-ILCS 120 Section 2(c)1-3,5,6,and 11thereof.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Herndon, Schneider
NAY: None Absent: Alderman Duncan Abstain: None
Motion Carried 7-0
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ROLL CALL
Present- Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Herndon, Schneider
Excused Absence: Alderman Duncan, Mayor Grove
9:01 p.m. Moved by Alderman Lavieri and seconded by Alderman Reynolds to appoint Alderman Tom
Ptak as Mayor Pro-Tem for the remainder of Executive Session.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Herndon, Schneider
NAY: None Absent: Alderman Duncan, Mayor Grove Abstain: None
Motion Carried 7-0
Moved by Alderman Lavieri and seconded by Alderman Herndon to adjourn Executive Session, resumeregular session and appoint Alderman Tom Ptak as Mayor Pro-Tem in the absence of Mayor Grove.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Herndon, Schneider
NAY: None Absent: Alderman Duncan Abstain: None
Motion Carried 7-0
APPROVAL OF BILLS
Moved by Alderman Lavieri and seconded by Alderman Herndon that bills submitted totaling $556,645.89
(Total Payroll $172,531.93, Bills to be Paid $253,077.54 Total Bills Paid $131,036.42) be accepted, paidand placed on file. Each and every alderman has a copy.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Herndon, Schneider
NAY: None Absent: Alderman Duncan Abstain: None
Motion Carried 7-0
Moved by Alderman Reynolds and seconded by Alderman Bacidore to adjourn the meeting.
Voice vote, all ayes. Motion is carried.
ADJOURNED 9:04 p.m.
Carrie L. Brown, City Clerk
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