City of Lasalle City Council met May 18.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
Mayor Jeff Grove presiding with proper notice being duly and continuously posted. The meeting was held via conference call through the WebEx platform with the council, staff, press, and the public having the ability to participate in the meeting by dialing 312.535.8110 using access code 626-384-086 and password 5272553.
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Present- Mayor Jeff Grove, Aldermen Demes, Bacidore, Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Jeppson, Herndon, Crane
Absent: None
A quorum was present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Moved by Alderman Ptak and seconded by Alderman Lavieri to accept and place on file the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council held May 4, 2020. Each and every alderman has a copy.
Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
PETITIONS
Moved by Alderman Ptak and seconded by Alderman Lavieri to grant the request of Ameren Illinois to break ground at 552 First Street to install electric service. Each and every alderman has a copy.
Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
Moved by Alderman Ptak and seconded by Alderman Lavieri to grant the request from Christie Pasieka and Michelle Olson on behalf of Starved Rock Rentals for a Redevelopment Incentive Program grant totaling $4,800 for premises located at 552 First Street (formerly Last Muffler and Brake). Each and every alderman has a copy.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Jeppson, Crane
NAY: None Absent: None Abstain: None
Motion Carried 8-0
Moved by Alderman Ptak and seconded by Alderman Lavieri to grant the request of Thomas E. Arnold and Phyllis E. Arnold on behalf of Arnold Properties for a Redevelopment Incentive Program grant totaling $12,500 for premises located at 802 First Street. Each and every alderman has a copy.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Jeppson, Crane
NAY: None Absent: None Abstain: None
Motion Carried 8-0
Moved by Alderman Ptak and seconded by Alderman Lavieri to grant the request from Brant Cohen on behalf of 801 First Street La Salle, LLC/CL Real Estate, LLC for a Redevelopment Incentive Program grant totaling $12,500 for premises located at 801-805 First Street. Each and every alderman has a copy.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Jeppson, Crane
NAY: None Absent: None Abstain: None
Motion Carried 8-0
Moved by Alderman Ptak and seconded by Alderman Lavieri to grant the request from Shawn Harre on behalf of Buckman Iron & Metal Co. Inc. to Lease approximately 6’ of City right-of-way for premises located at 85 Chartres Street to install a new scale. Each and every alderman has a copy.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Jeppson, 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 Building Inspector’s Report for April 2020 showing total fees collected of $1,190.90 with total value of construction of $97,305. Each and every alderman has a copy.
Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
Moved by Alderman Ptak and seconded by Alderman Lavieri to accept and place on file the Monthly Police Income Report for April 2020 showing total fees collected of $2,609.81. Each and every alderman has a copy.
Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
Moved by Alderman Ptak and seconded by Alderman Lavieri to accept and place on file the Treasurer’s Report for April 2020 showing total cash balances in La Salle State Bank of $8,200,155.25 and in Hometown National Bank of $3,794,976.54. Each and every alderman has 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 Illinois Department of Revenue Report showing sales tax collected for February 2020 of $57,161.73 and Home Rule Sales Tax of $49,911.85 non-home rule Sales Tax of $92.95 for a total of $107,166.53. Each and every alderman has a copy.
Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
BIDS
Moved by Alderman Ptak and seconded by Alderman Lavieri to award the low bid of $487,668.82 to Universal Asphalt & Excavating Inc. for the 2020 MFT & Non-MFT Program. Each and every alderman has a copy.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Jeppson, Crane
NAY: None Absent: None Abstain: None
Motion Carried 8-0
BIDS: Universal Asphalt &
Excavating Inc. $487,668.82
Advanced Asphalt Company $543,130.32
Moved by Alderman Ptak and seconded by Alderman Lavieri to award the low bid of $17,318.00 to D.H. Mayou Roofing & Supply Co. Inc. for the roof repair project at City Hall. Each and every alderman has a copy.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Jeppson, Crane
NAY: None Absent: None Abstain: None
Motion Carried 8-0
BIDS: D. H. Mayou Roofing & Supply Co. Inc. $17,318
McConnaughhay & Sons Roofing and RepaIr Inc. $22,800
OLD BUSINESS
Moved by Alderman Ptak and seconded by Alderman Lavieri to authorize, pay and place on file Pay Estimate #1 to Universal Asphalt & Excavating Inc. totaling $141,775 for work outside of the CDBG Grant scope for the Hegeler Park Sewer Separation project. Each and every alderman has a copy.
ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Jeppson, Crane
NAY: None Absent: None Abstain: None
Motion Carried 8-0
With all the recent rain, Alderman Herndon asked if there had been any calls about flooding in the north east part of town. Alderman Crane stated that he had not received any calls. City Engineer Brian Brown said there is one area between La Harpe and Crosat on the north side that he noticed holds water, but plans to add an inlet to get the area to drain. He said it tends to hold water for a day or so. Mr. Brown said once things dry out, they will do the work. He said he has been in contact with the neighbors and made them aware it will be fixed.
NEW BUSINESS
Fire Chief Andy Bacidore explained that every five years the City has to renew the Natural Hazards Mitigation plan. This is a multi-jurisdictional, multi-county plan spearheaded by the North Central Illinois Council of Governments. In this plan, areas were identified where preventative mitigation efforts could be taken to lessen the impact of natural disasters. He continued by saying that much of what is in the plan will stay, but one requirement is to seek input from the council as to items that could potentially be added to the plan. Chief Bacidore stated that he is adding items such as interoperable communications. He explained that the plan will be submitted tomorrow to NCICG and upon completion the plan will be returned to the City for final approval by ordinance. Chief Bacidore stated that there was nothing to formally act on this evening, but instead it was an opportunity for the council to provide input. The items in the plan are areas the City believes can be mitigated. In the event grants or funds become available through IEMA or FEMA, the Natural Hazards Mitigation plan must be in place in order to qualify. There were no comments from the public.
Alderman Crane asked for the council to consider in the future appropriating funds to address drainage issues on rural roads that are within the City limits. He believes by addressing grading issues, doing shoulder work and ditching, the roads will last longer.
ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS
Moved by Alderman Ptak and seconded by Alderman Lavieri to approve and place on file Ordinance 2878: An Ordinance Making Transfers of Amounts Appropriated from One Corporate Purpose to Another Corporate Purpose. 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 2878: An Ordinance Making Transfers of Amounts Appropriated from One Corporate Purpose to Another Corporate Purpose
Moved by Alderman Ptak and seconded by Alderman Lavieri to approve and place on file Ordinance 2879: An Ordinance Further Regulating Traffic 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 2879: An Ordinance Further Regulating Traffic within the City of La Salle. (stop sign southbound on Creve Coeur and Gunn Avenue)
Moved by Alderman Ptak and seconded by Alderman Lavieri to approve and place on file Ordinance 2880: An Ordinance Enacting and Adopting Additional Supplement to the Code of Ordinances for the City of La Salle. (2019 S-8) Each and every alderman has been 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 2880: An Ordinance Enacting and Adopting Additional Supplement to the Code of Ordinances for the City of La Salle. (2019 S-8)
Moved by Alderman Ptak and seconded by Alderman Lavieri to approve and place on file Ordinance 2881: An Ordinance approving Labor Agreement between the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council and the City of La Salle Police Officers. 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 2881: An Ordinance approving Labor Agreement between the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council and the City of La Salle Police Officers
Moved by Alderman Ptak and seconded by Alderman Lavieri to approve and place on file Ordinance 2882: An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 2873 which was an Ordinance Approving Labor Agreement Between the City of La Salle and Illinois Fraternal Order of Police (Sergeants/Lieutenants). 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 2882: An Ordinance Amending Ordinance 2873 which was an Ordinance Approving Labor Agreement Between the City of La Salle and Illinois Fraternal Order of Police (Sergeants/Lieutenants)
Moved by Alderman Ptak and seconded by Alderman Lavieri to approve and place on file Ordinance 2883: An Ordinance Regarding the Lease of Municipal Property Involving Buckman Iron & Metal, Co. Inc. 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 2883: An Ordinance Regarding the Lease of Municipal Property Involving Buckman Iron & Metal, Co. Inc.
Moved by Alderman Ptak and seconded by Alderman Lavieri to approve and place on file Ordinance 2884: An Ordinance Formally Recognizing the Updated 2020 Zoning Map of 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 2884: An Ordinance Formally Recognizing the Updated 2020 Zoning Map of the City of La Salle.
Moved by Alderman Ptak and seconded by Alderman Lavieri to approve and place on file Ordinance 2885: An Ordinance Amending the General Offenses Section of the City Code within Section 134 Regarding Provisions Involving Offenses Against Public Health and Welfare. 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 2885: An Ordinance Amending the General Offenses Section of the City Code within Section 134 Regarding Provisions Involving Offenses Against Public Health and Welfare.
COMMENTS
Alderman Jeppson announced that the library will be holding a Rolling Robotics course for youth ages 11 to 14. Parents and guardians can go to the library’s website (www.lasalle.lib.il.us) or visit their Facebook page for further details and registration information. The library is also in the process of launching curbside drop-off and pick-up services.
Mayor Grove asked the aldermen to review plans for a potential building on Third Street east of Hennepin. The plans are in Finance Director Duncan’s office.
Economic Development Director Leah Inman announced the June 1 launch of the “Locally La Salle” gift card program. This is a City of La Salle gift card that can only be used at participating La Salle businesses. More details will be forthcoming. Mayor Grove stated that this is great for our businesses and a great gift idea during the holiday season.
Mayor Grove thanked the council and the public for their patience with the teleconference meetings. Mayor said he was unsure if the June meetings will be via conference call or in- person. He said we will continue to follow the Governor’s mandates and thanked the residents and businesses for cooperation and patience. Mayor Grove said at this time the City still hopes to have summer programs, the pool open and Celebrate La Salle, but again everything is contingent upon the Governor’s mandates. Mayor Grove said that bands for Celebrate La Salle will not charge any kind of cancellation fees if we cannot hold Celebrate La Salle this year.
Alderman Crane stated that in several of the recent RIP grants that have been approved, many of the quotes submitted are from contractor’s from outside the local area. Alderman Crane wants to ensure that these contractors register with the City when they work in town. Mayor Grove asked Alderman Crane to assist with coming up with a standard fee structure for those applicants who may be handy and choose to do their own work. Alderman Lavieri agreed.
City Clerk Carrie Brown officially welcomed Brent Bader on his first day as Deputy Clerk and Director of Public Relations and Community Development.
APPROVAL OF BILLS
Moved by Alderman Ptak and seconded by Alderman Lavieri to accept, pay and place on file bills for May18, 2020 with Total submitted of $647,316.23 (Total Payroll $170,234.70, Bills to be Paid $275,583.35, Total Bills Paid $201,498.18). 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 adjourn the meeting. Voice vote, all ayes. Motion is carried.
ADJOURNED 7:07 p.m.
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