City of LaSalle Finance Committee met July 25.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
Chairman Ptak called the Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Ptak, Alderman Thompson, Lavieri, Jeppson, Herndon
Absent: NONE
Others Present: Deputy Clerk Brent Bader, Supt. Of Public Works Patrick Watson, Economic Development Director Leah Inman, Alderman Reynolds, Alderman Bacidore, Fire Chief Jerry Janick, Treasurer Virginia Kochanowski, City Attorney McPhedran (arrived at 6:08pm)
A quorum was present.
Alderman Lavieri noticed an error in the minutes from June 29, 2022. On page 2 “the city lobbies” should be corrected to “the city levies”. Deputy Bader will make that correction.
Moved by Alderman Thompson and seconded by Alderman Lavieri to approve and place on file the amended minutes of the Finance Committee for June 29, 2022. Each and every alderman has a copy.
Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
Moved by Alderman Lavieri and seconded by Alderman Thompson to approve and place on file the amended minutes of the Finance Committee for July 11, 2022. Each and every alderman has a copy.
Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
Moved by Alderman Lavieri and seconded by Alderman Jeppson to approve the request from George Knafelc of Knafelc Investments for a Redevelopment Incentive Program grant totaling $1,995 for premises located at 129/135 Joliet St.
AYE: Chairman Ptak, Alderman Thompson, Lavieri, Jeppson, Herndon
NAY: None
Absent: NONE Abstain: None
MOTION CARRIED: 5-0
Moved by Alderman Lavieri and seconded by Alderman Thompson to approve the request from request from Chad Gilbreth of Edward Jones for a Redevelopment Incentive Program grant totaling $900.62 for premises located at 425 First Street Suite 2.
AYE: Chairman Ptak, Alderman Thompson, Lavieri, Jeppson, Herndon
NAY: None
Absent: NONE Abstain: None
MOTION CARRIED: 5-0
Chairman Ptak began the discussion in regards to the City Hall Roofing Replacement project. He has sat in during the discussion of the roof replacement. The city had originally planned on replacing the current shingle with asphalt shingles. The synthetic slate would keep the integrity of the building and the look of the historical building that it is. The synthetic shingles do come with a 50-year warranty. Alderman Lavieri did question if the city is considered the homeowner because Ecostar does mention a 50- year warranty for the homeowner. The City will verify this. The asphalt shingles have a 40-year warranty which the committee believes to be a stretch for the asphalt shingles.
Alderman Herndon does want to keep the historic charm and integrity of the building that it is. He believes it would be a good choice to go with the synthetic slate.
Moved by Alderman Herndon and seconded by Alderman Thompson to approve the request regarding using synthetic slate roofing for the City Hall Roofing Replacement Project.
Alderman Jeppson did question if it was something the city can afford. Chairman Ptak did mention the original bid came in lower than the Council appropriated for.
AYE: Chairman Ptak, Alderman Thompson, Lavieri, Jeppson, Herndon
NAY: None
Absent: NONE Abstain: None
MOTION CARRIED: 5-0
Chairman Ptak also believed that the copper valley, hip, and edge flashings are also necessary to keep the integrity of the historic building. The original bid was for all parts of replacement to be aluminum. Chairman Ptak is looking to replace the exposed areas with copper and all other valleys that are not exposed will be replaced with aluminum.
Moved by Alderman Herndon and seconded by Alderman Lavieri to approve the alternate bid of $16,900 from Sterling Commercial Roofing for provisions of copper valley, hip, and ridge flashings.
AYE: Chairman Ptak, Alderman Thompson, Lavieri, Jeppson, Herndon
NAY: None
Absent: NONE Abstain: None
MOTION CARRIED: 5-0
Alderman Lavieri asked if the City’s skid steer was hurt in an accident. Supt. Watson stated that it is getting assessed by Martin equipment.
There were no more questions or comments from the public.
Moved by Alderman Herndon and seconded by Alderman Thompson to adjourn the meeting.
Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried.
Chairman Ptak adjourned the meeting at 6:10p.m.
https://www.lasalle-il.gov/sites/default/files/agendas-minutes/2022-08/7-25-22_0.pdf
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