At a recent meeting, the LaSalle City Council held a public hearing on the proposed appropriations ordinance.
The LaSalle 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, July 18, 2016
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A moment of silence was held in memory of Sharon Ciesielski who passed away July 16, 2016. Sharon
served on several City of La Salle committees for many years.
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 Duncan to appoint Tom Ptak as 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
7:01 p.m. Moved by Alderman Lavieri and seconded by Alderman Herndon to open the Public Hearing
concerning the proposed Appropriation Ordinance and matters related thereto. 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
Finance Director Duncan reviewed the appropriations ordinance including projections for the fiscal year,
as well as the major projects on the docket. These projects include the repair of Murphy Drive, the
sidewalk program, the Rotary Park Widening project, blower and diffuser project, the St. Vincent Lift
Station repair, the Baker Avenue sewer separation and issues pertaining to the NPDES permit
requirements. In addition, improvements to the SCADA system which is the electrical operating system
for the water system will also be addressed, as well as investigation of some wells within the City. Mr.
Duncan indicated that a top priority for next year’s appropriations will be work on the Civic Water tower.
There were no questions or objections from the public.
7:10 p.m. Moved by Alderman Duncan and seconded by Alderman Lavieri to close the public hearing.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Duncan, Herndon, Schneider
NAY: None Absent: None Abstain: None
Motion Carried 8-0
7: 11 p.m. Moved by Alderman Herndon and seconded by Alderman Reynolds to open the Public Hearing
concerning the proposed Appropriation Ordinance and matters related thereto and the petition and
request of Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. for annexation of premises commonly known as 761 E. Route
6, La Salle, Illinois and related matters. (Parcel #’s 19-05-204-000 and 19-05-205-000). (Exhibit 1)
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Duncan, Herndon, Schneider
NAY: None Absent: None Abstain: None
Motion Carried 8-0
Attorney McPhedran stated that this petition as read consists of two parcels presently zoned AG-1 by the
County and there is a corresponding request to rezone to M-1 as part of the annexation process. The
annexation of this property is in furtherance to a boundary line agreement derived a few years ago with
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the Village of North Utica. This agreement stated that La Salle could annex the Old Dominion property if
the owners agreed. The City has already provided water to the property.
Attorney McPhedran introduced Ms. Lisa Pearson who was present at the hearing as the representative
of Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. Attorney McPhedran asked Ms. Pearson if the information he had
presented to this point was accurate and if she was authorized to represent her company. Ms. Pearson
stated that the points were accurate and she was given authorization to represent Old Dominion Freight
Line Inc.
Attorney McPhedran added that the Planning Commission met earlier and did make a recommendation to
approve the zoning change as requested by Old Dominion to M-1, with the provision that R-4, Multiple
Family Housing is excluded. Ms. Pearson confirmed that this exclusion was understood and agreed to by
her company.
He continued by saying that this hearing concerns the annexation and would have also been to consider
an annexation agreement. However, in this case, since the City has already provided water to the
property and the owner is willing to annex, there is no additional formal agreement for the council to
consider, only the ordinance to annex and the rezoning ordinance.
In addition, he noted that when a property is annexed and a Fire Protection District is involved, there are
provisions in the law that for a period of time certain lost revenue for that Fire Protection District ,which
would be Utica, will be respected. There are statutes which determine how much and the circumstances
that the City of La Salle must abide by. As in past annexations where this situation is present, the City of
La Salle will follow the statute in the event of and upon annexation.
There were no further questions or comments from the public.
7:17 p.m. Moved by Alderman Reynolds and seconded by Alderman Schneider to close the public
hearing.
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 Tuesday, July 5, 2016 are accepted and placed on file. Each and every
alderman has a copy.
Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
PETITIONS
Moved by Alderman Lavieri and seconded by Alderman Reynolds to allow Pastor Cameron Graper of the
Ax Church to address the council.
Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
Pastor Graper presented a PowerPoint which outlined the projects completed during Hope Week 2016.
Hope Week consisted of seven days, six churches, three cities, 18 projects and 200 volunteers who
completed at total of 1413 volunteer service hours. In addition, $8,500 was spent on supplies. In La
Salle alone, the volunteers painted shelters at Hegeler and Pulaski Parks, painted the aluminum backstop
fence at Hegeler Park, painted playground equipment, repainted and cleaned the downtown parking lot
and assisted at the La Salle Public Library. In addition, a concrete ramp was built for a disabled resident.
A total of 716 volunteer hours was spent in La Salle alone. Pastor Graper hopes to build on this next year
with more churches and more projects. He asked City leaders to keep this is mind when deciding on
projects. He thanked the City of La Salle for being so easy to work with. Brief discussion followed.
Council members thanked Pastor Graper, the churches and the many volunteers for this wonderful effort.
Alderman Reynolds thanked Cameron for also being an integral part of LPAC and many City events.
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Moved by Alderman Bacidore and seconded by Alderman Reynolds to refer the request of Araceli Lopez
of 125 Tonti Street to install two “Children at Play” signs on Tonti Street and in the alley near her home to
the Streets, Alleys and Traffic Committee.
Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
Alderman Bacidore called a meeting of the Streets, Alleys and Traffic Committee for Monday,
August 1, 2016 immediately following the Finance Committee Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
Moved by Alderman Duncan and seconded by Alderman Herndon to grant the request of Robert Steele
on behalf of the Starved Rock Runners Club to utilize city streets from LP High School to the I-M Canal
Towpath and the Police Department for traffic control in order to conduct its annual Canal Connection
10K Road Race on Sunday, November 6, 2016 beginning at 10:30 a.m.
Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
Moved by Alderman Herndon and seconded by Alderman Demes to grant the request of Doug’s
Automotive to install two 4’ x 8’ wooden banner signs for Doug’s Automotive located at 362 Third Street.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Duncan, Herndon, Schneider
NAY: None Absent: None Abstain: None
Motion Carried 8-0
REPORT OF CITY OFFICERS
Moved by Alderman Bacidore and seconded by Alderman Demes to accept and place on file the Building
Inspector’s Report for June 2016 showing total fees collected of $1,146 with total value of construction of
$86,170.
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 April 2016 of $91,121.56 and referendum
approved sales tax of $33,271.06 for a total of $124,392.62.
Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
BIDS
Moved by Alderman Schneider and seconded by Alderman Demes to award the low bid for the demolition
of 615-625 Sixth Street to Cody/Glynn Demolition and Excavating Inc. subject to a contractual agreement
being entered into. 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
Bids:
Cody/Glynn Demolition and
Excavating Inc.
$49,789
Moved by Alderman Herndon and seconded by Alderman Reynolds to accept the engineer’s
recommendation and award the bid to the low bidder Universal Asphalt & Excavating Inc.for the 2016
Sidewalk Program. 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
Bids: Universal Asphalt &
Excavating Inc. $101,690.80
Cruz Concrete $111,906
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Moved by Alderman Schneider and seconded by Alderman Reynolds to accept the engineer’s
recommendation and award the bid to the low bidder Quaka Trucking and Excavating for the 2016 NonMFT
Murphy Drive Road Project. 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
Bids: Quaka Trucking and
Excavating $73,206
Cruz Concrete $74,667
Universal Asphalt and
Excavating $84,174
SPECIAL COMMITTEES
Moved by Alderman Herndon and seconded by Alderman Reynolds to accept the recommendation of the
Planning Commission regarding the petition for rezoning to M-1 for premises located 761 E. Route 6, La
Salle, Illinois and related matters. 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
OLD BUSINESS
Moved by Alderman Demes and seconded by Alderman Reynolds to confirm straw poll vote regarding
the request from the La Salle Pery Township High School Color Guard to hold a Tag Day Collection on
Saturday, July 18, 2016 at the intersection of 11th and Bucklin and at area businesses. Each and every
alderman has a copy.
Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Alderman Schneider stated that it was brought to his attention that there is an unpleasant odor in the
restrooms between the tennis courts and the ball diamond at Hegeler Park and wondered if this is an
issue that is being addressed by the Park Board. In addition, he inquired if the City has a service
schedule set-up with our porta-potty vendor. He indicated the porta-pottys on the northeast side of
Hegeler Park need attention. Finance Director Duncan will investigate this further.
The aldermen asked for clarification from the Building Inspector when he returns from vacation on the
necessity of a building permit for roofs.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTION
Moved by Alderman Lavieri and seconded by Alderman Schneider to approve Ordinance 2646- An
Ordinance appropriating for all corporate purposes for the City of La Salle, La Salle County, Illinois for
fiscal year beginning May 1, 2016 and ending April 30, 2017. 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
Ordinance 2646: An Ordinance
appropriating for all corporate
purposes for the City of La Salle,
La Salle County, Illinois for fiscal
year beginning May 1, 2016 and
ending April 30, 2017
Moved by Alderman Demes and seconded by Alderman Bacidore to approve Ordinance 2647: An
ordinance annexing certain territory to the City of La Salle (Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. Each and
every alderman has a copy.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Ptak, Reynolds,Lavieri, Duncan, Herndon, Schneider
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NAY: None Absent: None Abstain: None
Motion Carried 8-0
Ordinance 2647: An ordinance
annexing certain territory to the
City of La Salle. (Old Dominion
Freight Line Inc.)
Moved by Alderman Demes and seconded by Alderman Bacidore to approve Ordinance 2648: An
ordinance authorizing zoning changes within the city of La Salle, La Salle County, Illinois and related
matters. 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
Ordinance 2648 An ordinance
authorizing zoning changes
within the City of La Salle, La
Salle County, Illinois. (Old
Dominion Freight Line Inc.)
COMMENTS
Cathy Tomlinson thanked the council for their assistance with the property at 615-625 Sixth Street. She
asked how soon the demolition would take place and Attorney McPhedran indicated it was dependent
upon contracts being signed which should be late this week or next week.
Alderman Demes once again recognized the Ax Church for the amazing job they did during Hope Week.
There were no additional comments.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
Moved by Alderman Lavieri and seconded by Alderman Herndon that bills submitted totaling $608,806.70
(Total Payroll $194,835.91, Bills to be Paid $205,735.71, Total Bills Paid $208,235.08) 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 7:55 p.m.
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Carrie L. Brown, City Clerk
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