La Salle City Council met January 29.
Here is the minutes as provided by the council:
A regular meeting of the La Salle City Council of La Salle, Illinois was held Monday, January 29,
2018 at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Jeff Grove presiding with proper notice being duly and continuously
posted.
The meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Present- Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Reynolds, Lavieri, Duncan, Herndon
Absent: Alderman Ptak, Schneider
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 Tuesday, January 16, 2018 are accepted and placed on
file. Each and every alderman has a copy.
Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
Presentation
A plaque was by Mayor Grove to La Salle resident Danny Rodriguez to recognize him as the
Master 1 Division (brown belt) winner of the Jiu Jitsu World Championship held December 17,
2017 in Anaheim, California. Mr. Rodriguez defeated the two time world champion is 22
seconds. He is hoping to be promoted to black belt in June.
Petitions
Moved by Alderman Herndon and seconded by Alderman Reynolds to grant the request of the
La Salle the La Salle Peru Township High School Chamber Singers to hold a Tag Day collection
on April 13-15, 2018 at the intersection of 11th and Bucklin and at area businesses. Each and
every alderman has a copy.
Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
Moved by Alderman Duncan and seconded by Alderman Reynolds to grant the requests of the
La Salle the La Salle Peru Township High School Musical group to hold a Tag Day collection on
March 25, 2018 at the intersection of 11th and Bucklin and at areas businesses. Each and every
alderman has a copy.
Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
Reports of City Officers
Moved by Alderman Bacidore and seconded by Alderman Reynolds to accept and place on file
the Building Inspector’s Report for December 2017 showing total fees collected of $1,082 and
total value of construction of $56,345. Each and every alderman has a copy.
Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
Moved by Alderman Lavieri and seconded by Alderman Duncan to accept and place on file the
Treasurer’s Report for December 2017 showing total cash balances in the La Salle State Bank
of $4,058,512.90 and in Hometown National Bank of 45,198,325.57. 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 December 2017 showing total fees collected of $9,203.17.
Each and every alderman has a copy.
Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
Communications
Moved by Alderman Demes and seconded by Alderman Reynolds to accept and place on file a
thank you acknowledging a plant sent in memory of deceased Mayor of Marseilles James
Trager.
Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
Moved by Alderman Lavieri and seconded by Alderman Demes to accept and place on file the
Illinois Department of Revenue Report showing sales tax collected for October 2017 of
$88,024.08 and referendum approved sales tax of $37,817.89 for a total of $125,841.97. Each
and every alderman has a copy.
Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
Appointments
Moved by Alderman and seconded by Alderman to appoint Mayor Jeff Grove, Chief Rob
Uranich, Alderman Tom Ptak and Finance Director John Duncan to the Shared Police Services
Committee.
Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried
Special Committees
Moved by Alderman Duncan and seconded by Alderman Lavieri to accept and place on file the
recommendation of the Planning Commission regarding a request from Earl C. and Diana
Hocking and Earl R. and Kimberly A. Hocking owners of Blossom Mobile Home Park located at
2705 St. Vincent Avenue to obtain a Special Use Permit to continue the operation of the Mobile
home Park and to operate a Mobile Home Park Owner Dealership. Each and every alderman
has a copy.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Reynolds, Lavieri, Duncan, Herndon,
NAY: None Absent: Aldermen Ptak, Schneider Abstain: None
Motion Carried 6-0
Moved by Alderman Bacidore and seconded by Alderman Reynolds to provide signs for
residents of 7th Street between Bucklin and La Fayette to display on the dashboard of their cars
to prevent tickets from being issued in the current No Parking zone.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Reynolds, Lavieri, Duncan, Herndon,
NAY: Alderman Duncan Absent: Aldermen Ptak, Schneider Abstain: None
Motion Carried 5-1
Old Business
New Business
Alderman Herndon made the council aware that the LP Wrestling Team is fourth in the State
with an undefeated season of 20-0. The team will move to regional this weekend.
Ordinances and Resolutions
Moved by Alderman Reynolds and seconded by Alderman Demes to pass and place on file
Resolution 201802: A resolution authorizing Special Use Permit for premises commonly known
as Blossom Mobile Home Park. Each and every alderman has a copy.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Reynolds, Lavieri, Duncan, Herndon
NAY: None Absent: Alderman Ptak, Schneider Abstain: None
Motion Carried 6-0
Resolution 201802:
authorizing Special Use
Permit for premises
commonly known as
Mobile Home Park.
Moved by Alderman Reynolds and seconded by Alderman Demes to pass and place on file
Ordinance 2717: An ordinance on Small Cell Antenna/Tower Right-of-Way Siting. Each and
every alderman has a copy.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Reynolds, Lavieri, Duncan, Herndon,
NAY: None Absent: Aldermen Ptak, Schneider Abstain: None
Motion Carried 6-0
Ordinance 2717: Small
Cell Antenna/Tower
Right-of-Way Siting.
Comments
La Salle resident Steve Malo expressed concern about political signs already being out. His
understanding is that signs cannot go out prior to 30 days before an election. It was indicated to
Mr. Malo that the City of La Salle does have that as part of our ordinance, but there may be
different rules from the State. Attorney McPhedran will look into this further.
Alderman Lavieri announced that the La Salle Public Library will hold a fundraiser at the La
Salle Kentucky Fried Chicken on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 from 5-8 p.m. A portion of
sales during that time will benefit the library.
Marge Smoron, resident of 302 7th Street, expressed concern about a vacant home in her
neighborhood and inquired as to what the city’s policy is on this matter. Building Inspector Andy
Bacidore will look into the matter.
Approval of Bills
Moved by Alderman Lavieri and seconded by Alderman Herndon that bills submitted totaling
$796,641.34 (Total Payroll $342,860.53, Bills to be Paid $287,289.50, Total Bills Paid
$166,491.31) be accepted, paid and placed on file. Each and every alderman has a copy.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Reynolds, Lavieri, Duncan, Herndon, NAY:
None Absent: Aldermen Ptak, Schneider Abstain: None
Motion Carried 6-0
Moved by Alderman Demes and seconded by Alderman Reynolds to adjourn the meeting.
Voice vote, all ayes. Motion is carried.
Adjourned 7:34 p.m.
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