City of La Salle City Council met Jan. 13.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
A moment of silence was held for Pat Welch, former State Senator and local Attorney Tom Henson who both passed away recently.
ROLL CALL
Present- Aldermen Demes, Bacidore, Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Jeppson, Herndon, Crane
Absent: None
A quorum was present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Alderman Demes and seconded by Alderman Reynolds to accept and place on file the minutes of the December 30, 2019 Regular City Council meeting. Each and every alderman has a copy.
Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
PETITIONS
Moved by Alderman Crane and seconded by Alderman Herndon to grant the request from Ameren Illinois to break ground at 391 Ator Drive to install gas and electric service. Each and every alderman has a copy.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Ptak, Reynolds, Jeppson, Herndon, Crane
NAY: None
Absent: None
Abstain: Alderman Lavieri
Motion Carried 7-0
Moved by Alderman Herndon and seconded by Alderman Crane to grant the request from Stratus Networks regarding placement of certain fiber facilities in City right-of-way in vicinity of Progress Parkway and Murphy Drive (JC Whitney) to install (1) 1.25” inner ducts by directional boring along ROW at a depth of 30” to 60” from existing iFiber vault, 225’ west on the north side of Progress Parkway, then north to US Auto Parts Network Inc. located at 761 Progress Parkway provided and subject to Stratus Networks agreeing to abide by Illinois State Statutes related thereto including, but not limited to, 220 ILCS 5/21-1001 including, but not limited to, Section 4 thereof, and further subject in regard to the specific location of the placement to approval of the City Engineer. Each and every alderman has a copy.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Jeppson, Herndon, Crane
NAY: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion Carried 8-0
Moved by Alderman Reynolds and seconded by Alderman Demes to grant the requests for 2020 Raffle Licenses from Catholic War Veterans St. Hyacinth Post 1229, Club 55, Knights of Columbus #792, La Salle National Little League and the La Salle Excellence Foundation. Each and every alderman has a copy.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Jeppson, Herndon, Crane
NAY: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion Carried 8-0
Moved by Alderman Ptak and seconded by Alderman Lavieri to accept the recommendation of the Finance Committee to deny the request of the Waltham District #185 Trivia Night Committee for a monetary sponsorship of its annual Trivia Night being held of Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Senica’s Oak Ridge. Each and every alderman has a copy.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Jeppson, Herndon, Crane
NAY: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion Carried 8-0
Moved by Alderman Ptak and seconded by Alderman Lavieri to accept the recommendation of the Finance Committee to deny the request of Stacy Koncor on behalf of the Central Region Committee for a monetary sponsorship of the 2020 Central States Senior Regional Baseball Tournament being held July 24-July 29, 2020. Each and every alderman has a copy.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Jeppson, Herndon, Crane
NAY: Alderman Bacidore
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion Carried 7-0
Moved by Alderman Demes and seconded by Alderman Reynolds to grant the request of the Knights of Columbus Calvert Council No. 792 to hold its annual Tootsie Roll candy sale on September 18-20, 2020 at the intersection of 11th and Bucklin and at La Salle businesses. Each and every alderman has a copy.
Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
Moved by Alderman Ptak and seconded by Alderman Reynolds to grant the request from Denna Leifheit, owner of Peaces of Fashion to install a 11’ x 1.5 ‘ non-illuminated wall sign at 733 First Street. Each and every alderman has a copy.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Jeppson, Herndon, Crane
NAY: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion Carried 8-0
Moved by Alderman Reynolds and seconded by Alderman Demes to grant the request from Jake Kotecki on behalf of United Way of the Illinois Valley to request street closures of all north and south streets along Second Street and Second Street from Bucklin to Joliet Street to hold the 4th Annual “Only Fools Run After Dark” Fun Run on Friday, March 27, 2020 from 10 p.m. until 11 p.m. with a rain date of Friday, April 3, 2020. Each and every alderman has a copy. Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
Moved by Alderman Demes and seconded by Alderman Reynolds to grant the request of Madeline Mauro for lease of small portion of city property at 210 Creve Coeur and for consent to assignment thereof to Angela Hysell. Each and every alderman has a copy.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Jeppson, Herndon, Crane
NAY: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion Carried 8-0
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS
Moved by Alderman Ptak and seconded by Alderman Lavieri to accept and place on file the Treasurer’s Report for December 2019 showing total cash balances in the La Salle State Bank of $7,725,229.93 and in Hometown National Bank of $3,774,453.35. Each and every alderman has a copy.
Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
STANDING COMMITTEES
Moved by Alderman Ptak and seconded by Alderman Lavieri to accept the recommendation of the Finance committee to accept and place on file the Financial Audit Report for the City of La Salle for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2019. Each and every alderman has a copy.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Jeppson, Herndon, Crane
NAY: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion Carried 8-0
Finance Director Duncan stated that a presentation concerning the audit will take place at a future meeting.
Moved by Alderman Bacidore and seconded by Alderman Ptak to accept the recommendation of the Streets, Alleys and Traffic Committee to leave the intersection at Third and Crosat Streets as is and not add any traffic control.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Jeppson, Herndon, Crane
NAY: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion Carried 8-0
The issue concerning a request from William Stafford for a street light at the intersection of Rt. 351(St. Vincent Avenue) and Ator Drive was passed on. The council will seek further information from Ameren regarding costs and location for a potential street light, as well as at the intersection of Vermilionvue Subdivision off of St. Vincent Avenue. The issue will be reconsidered at a future meeting once information is gathered.
APPOINTMENTS/RESIGNATIONS
Moved by Alderman Demes and seconded by Alderman Jeppson to accept the resignation of Jeanette Hicks from the La Salle Library Board effective April 30, 2020. Each and every alderman has a copy.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Jeppson, Herndon, Crane
NAY: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion Carried 8-0
Resignation: Jeanette Hicks from La Salle Library Board
Mayor Grove thanked Jeanette Hicks for her service.
OLD BUSINESS
Mayor Grove thanked the Public Works department for being on stand-by over the weekend in advance of the predicted winter weather.
NEW BUSINESS
Alderman Bacidore referenced a listing that Katherine sent to the aldermen of the new businesses in La Salle. Alderman Bacidore asked how many of those were brought in by IVAC, as soon our membership is up for renewal. Mrs. Koyak stated that she does not have a number, but stated that she believes it is a team effort. Some are businesses she has personally worked with over months, some come to La Salle on their own and some reach out through IVAC. Alderman Bacidore stated that he believes businesses come to La Salle because they want to jump on the bandwagon and be a part of the growth in La Salle. Alderman Bacidore stated that when IVAC provides the listing of businesses they have brought in; he will cross check it with Mrs. Koyak.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
Moved by Alderman Herndon and seconded by Alderman Crane to accept and place on file Ordinance 2865: Ordinance Authorizing Renewal of a Lease Involving Small Portion of Premises in Connection with Cannon Water Tower at 753 E US Route 6 Within the City of La Salle. Each and every alderman has a copy.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Jeppson, Herndon, Crane
NAY: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion Carried 8-0
Ordinance 2865: Ordinance Authorizing Renewal of a Lease Involving Small Portion of Premises in Connection with Cannon Water Tower at 753 E US Route 6 Within the City of La Salle
Moved by Alderman Lavieri and seconded by Alderman Jeppson to accept and place on file Ordinance 2866: An Ordinance Authorizing Renewal of a Lease Involving Small Portion of Premises in Connection with Civic Water Tower at 341 North 30th Road within the City of La Salle and related matters. Each and every alderman has a copy.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Jeppson, Herndon, Crane
NAY: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion Carried 8-0
Ordinance 2866: An Ordinance Authorizing Renewal of a Lease Involving Small Portion of Premises in Connection with Civic Water Tower at 341 North 30th Road within the City of La Salle.
Moved by Alderman Demes and seconded by Alderman Reynolds to accept and place on file Ordinance 2867: An Ordinance Authorizing Lease of Small Portion of Municipal Property at 210 Creve Coeur and Consent to Assignment thereof. Each and every alderman has a copy.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Jeppson, Herndon, Crane
NAY: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion Carried 8-0
Ordinance 2867: An Ordinance Authorizing Lease of Small Portion of Municipal Property at 210 Creve Coeur and Consent to Assignment thereof.
COMMENTS
Economic Development Director Katherine Koyak announced that late in the day she was notified that the City of La Salle was awarded a $500,000 CDBG grant to be used toward the continued sewer separation project. Brief discussion followed with City Engineer Brian Brown explaining that this grant allows the City to continue to meet EPA mandates. The City estimated the project will cost approximately $779,220 leaving the City to pay the difference. The project will continue sewer separation north of 11th and east of St. Vincent. This continued project should take another 45-60 acres off the system.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
Moved by Alderman Ptak and seconded by Alderman Lavieri to accept, pay and place on file bills with Total Submitted totaling $460,948.89 (Total Payroll $179,842.21, Bills to be Paid $103,317.99, Total Bills Paid $177,788.69. Each and every alderman has a copy.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Jeppson, Herndon, Crane
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 6:55 p.m.
https://www.lasalle-il.gov/sites/default/files/agendas-minutes/2020-01/1-13-2020_4.pdf
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