City of Lasalle City Council met November 19.
Here is the agenda as provided by the council:
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Public Hearing
Regarding consideration of proposed real estate tax levy increase for the City of La Salle: during the course of the public hearing, explanation of the reasons for the proposed increase shall be provided and persons desiring to be heard shall be permitted an opportunity to present testimony and be heard, all pursuant to and in furtherance of law.
Approval of Minutes
Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held on Monday, November 5, 2018 and related matters.
Presentation
Request by IVAC Executive Director Joni Hunt of the Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce to address the council.
Petitions
Request from Ameren Illinois to break ground to replace pole on N. Hennepin Street for 965 11th and related matters.
Request from Chad Gilbreth to renew his Solicitor’s Permit to go door-to-door on behalf of Edward Jones and related matters.
Referral to Planning Commission for Amendment of Zoning Ordinance in regard to Sign Ordinance, specifically in regard to timing of Political Signs.
Request from Hunter Strader on behalf of Sterling St. Solar, LLC owned indirectly by GreenKey Solar, LLC for a Special Use Permit to construct a roof-mounted solar development on two parcels commonly known as 900 Sterling Street which is presently zoned M-2 within the City of La Salle and related matters.
Request for a monetary donation from Illinois Valley Public Action to Deliver Shelter (PADS) and related matters.
Request from the LP High School Band Parents for a 2019 Raffle License.
Reports of City Officers
Treasurer’s Report for October 2018 showing cash balances in the La Salle State Bank of $6,545,793.52 and in Hometown National Bank of $5,358,269.71.
Building Inspector’s Report for October 2018 showing total fees collected of $1,823 with total value of construction of $342,650.
Monthly Police Income Report for October 2018 showing total fees collected of $6,928.60.
Communications
Illinois Department of Revenue Report showing sales tax collected for July 2018 of $88,756.64 and municipal home rule sales tax of $76,602.54 for a total of $165,359.18.
Special Committees
Standing Committees
Discussion and potential action regarding further consideration of bid award for the sale of City owned property located at 345 Sixth Street (former Jackson School) with input from the Finance Committee and related matters.
Old Business
New Business
Ordinances/Resolution
An Ordinance Approving Final Plat of Subdivision for Premises commonly known as part of 905 11th Street (former St. Hyacinth’s School property) La Salle, Illinois and related matters.
An Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Real Estate Commonly Known as 1130 9th Street, La Salle, Illinois from Cory J. Johnson and related matters.
Comments
Executive Session
Regarding pending and/or potentially 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, discipline, appointment, performance and/or compensation of non-union and/or union personnel and related matters pursuant to the Open Meetings Act including 5-ILCS 120 Section 2(c)1-2,5,6,11 thereof.
Approval of Bills
Total Submitted: $571,278.03 (Total Payroll $196,042.72, Bills to be Paid $215,075.18, Total Bills Paid $160,160.13)
Adjournment
https://www.lasalle-il.gov/sites/default/files/agendas-minutes/2018-11/11-19-2018_0.pdf