Illinois Valley Times

City of LaSalle Finance Committee met Feb. 20.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

Chairman Ptak Called the Meeting to order at 6:00 pm

ROLL CALL

Present: Chairman Ptak, Aldermen Bacidore, Reynolds, Lavieri, Jeppson, Crane

Excused Absence: Alderman Thompson, Alderman Herndon

Moved by Alderman Lavieri and seconded by Alderman Jeppson to allow Alderman Herndon to join the meeting remotely via phone call.

ROLL CALL

AYE: Aldermen Bacidore, Reynolds, Lavieri, Jeppson, Crane

NAY: None Absent: Alderman Thompson, Alderman Herndon Abstain: None

MOTION CARRIED: 5-0

ROLL CALL

Present: Chairman Ptak, Aldermen Bacidore, Reynolds, Lavieri, Jeppson, Herndon, Crane

Excused Absence: Alderman Thompson

Alderman Herndon joined the meeting remotely via phone call.

Others Present: Deputy Clerk Brent Bader, Finance Director John Duncan, Economic Development Director Curt Bedei, City Building Inspector Andy Bacidore, Fire Chief Jerry Janick, Director of Public Works Kevin Fay, City Treasurer Virginia Kochanowski

A quorum was present.

Moved by Alderman Reynolds and seconded by Alderman Bacidore to approve the minutes from February 5, 2024.

Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

Alderman Lavieri thought that there was a bill for a large amount of salt. Director of Public Works Kevin Fay mentioned that they had started the year with an empty shed so they had restocked it. The city does have a good portion still left in the shed. The city had used a decent amount during the last ice storm.

Chairman Ptak did ask a question in regard to the Redevelopment and Incentive Program. There was a check written out to the Freedom Project for $20,000 but Ptak was unaware that the project was complete. Bedei mentioned that the project was  complete and was waiting on a final inspection from Andy Bacidore. He did sign off on the completion of the project.

Chairman Ptak also asked about the status on the emergency well because he did see a bill for about $60,000. They city had to abandon well #4. This is required by the EPA once it is taken offline. The city has not been getting any water out of this well for quite some time.

Alderman Lavieri asked about the bill for $49 bed bug killer. Finance Director Duncan mentioned that this was equipment that was purchased for squad cars for when officers go into certain homes and were notified later that the residents had bed bugs.

There were no more questions or comments from the public.

Moved by Alderman Reynolds and seconded by Alderman Bacidore to adjourn the meeting.

Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

Chairman Ptak adjourned the meeting at 6:05pm 

https://www.lasalle-il.gov/sites/default/files/agendas-minutes/2024-03/2-20-24_0.pdf