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La Salle City Council met Jan. 30.

Here is the minutes as provided by the Council:

The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

Present- Mayor Grove, Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Reynolds, Lavieri, Duncan, Herndon, Schneider

Excused Absence: Alderman Ptak

A quorum was present.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Moved by Alderman Demes and seconded by Alderman Reynolds that the minutes of the regular City Council meeting held on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 are approved and placed on file. Each and every alderman has a copy. Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

PETITIONS

A straw poll vote was regarding a request from Girl Scout Troop 1668 to sell cookies at IV Food Center on February 11, 2017. The aldermen were in favor of granting the request. Moved by Alderman Duncan and seconded by Alderman Demes to grant the request of AT&T to break ground in the south ROW of the alleyway north of 3rd Street from the existing MH15 bore and place 200’ of 1.25’ IPP. At the end of the bore turn south and continue bore onto the customer property of 475 3rd

Street. Each and every alderman has a copy.

Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

Moved by Alderman Duncan and seconded by Alderman Herndon to grant the request of Ameren Illinois to break ground at 1165 St. Vincent Avenue to replace gas valve box. Each and every alderman has a copy.

Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

Moved by Alderman Herndon and seconded by Alderman Schneider to grant the request of the Knights of Columbus Council 792 and Cops 4 Cancer for 2017 Raffle Licenses. Each and every alderman has a copy.

Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

Moved by Alderman Demes and seconded by Alderman Duncan to grant the request of Christine Adelmann to hold a Tag Day Collection on Sunday, February 26, 2017 at the intersection of 11th and Bucklin and at area businesses to benefit the LP Musical. Each and every alderman has a copy. Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried. Moved by Alderman Lavieri and seconded by Alderman Reynolds to grant the request of XPO Logistics (formerly Conway Freight) for Sign Permits to replace three signs with the new company name. Each and every alderman has a copy.

ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Reynolds, Duncan, Lavieri, Herndon, Schneider

NAY: None Absent: Alderman Ptak Abstain: None

Motion Carried 7-0

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REPORT OF CITY OFFICERS

Moved by Alderman Bacidore and seconded by Alderman Reynolds to accept and place on file the Building Inspector’s Report for December 2016 showing total fees collected of $7,602.63. with total value of construction of $16,851. Each and every alderman has a copy.

Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

Moved by Alderman Herndon and seconded by Alderman Reynolds to accept and place on file the Monthly Police Income Report for December 2016 showing total fees collected of $7,602.63. Each and every alderman has a copy.

Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

COMMUNICATIONS

Moved by Alderman Lavieri and seconded by Alderman Herndon to accept and place on file the Illinois Department of Revenue Report showing sales tax collected for October 2016 of $79,989.09 and referendum approved sales tax of $35,228.56 for a total of $115,217.65. Each and every alderman has a copy.

Voice vote, all ayes. Motion carried.

OLD BUSINESS

Moved by Alderman Schneider and seconded by Alderman Herndon to authorize, pay and place on file Pay Estimate #3 and Final to Universal Asphalt & Excavating Inc. totaling $47,903.30 for the 2016 MFT Road Improvement Project and related matters. Each and every alderman has a copy.

ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Reynolds, Duncan, Lavieri, Herndon, Schneider

NAY: None Absent: Alderman Ptak Abstain: None

Motion Carried 7-0

NEW BUSINESS

Alderman Bacidore expressed concerns about the Kaskaskia renovations particularly the exterior masonry work and concerns about acquiring funding necessary to complete the project. Brief discussion followed. Mayor Grove congratulated Nathan Stubler on winning the IHSA Boys State Bowling Championship.

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

Moved by Alderman Lavieri and seconded by Alderman Reynolds to pass and place on file Resolution 201702 to petition IDOT for temporary closure of portions of State Highway for a Player’s Parade on Sunday, April 30, 2017 with rain date of May 7, 2017. Each and every alderman has a copy.

ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Reynolds, Duncan, Lavieri, Herndon, Schneider

NAY: None Absent: Alderman Ptak Abstain: None

Motion Carried 7-0

Resolution 201702-to petition

IDOT for temporary closure of

portions of State Highway for a

Player’s Parade.

COMMENTS

There were no comments from the public.

7:14 p.m. Moved by Alderman Herndon and seconded by Alderman Reynolds to exit regular session and enter Executive Session to regarding pending and/or potential 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, appointment, performance and/or compensation of non-union personnel and related matters pursuant to the Open Meetings Act including 5-ILCS 120 Section 2(c)1-3,5,6,and 11 thereof.

ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Reynolds, Duncan, Lavieri, Herndon, Schneider

NAY: None Absent: Alderman Ptak Abstain: None

Motion Carried 7-0

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7:40 p.m. Moved by Alderman Herndon and seconded by Alderman Reynolds to exit Executive Session and resume regular session.

ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Reynolds, Duncan, Lavieri, Herndon, Schneider

NAY: None Absent: Alderman Ptak Abstain: None

Motion Carried 7-0

APPROVAL OF BILLS

Moved by Alderman Lavieri and seconded by Alderman Herndon that bills submitted totaling $266,846.25 (Total Payroll $ 156,226.11, Bills to be Paid $90,636.99, Total Bills Paid $19,983.15) be accepted, paid and placed on file. Each and every alderman has a copy.

ROLL CALL: AYE: Alderman Demes, Bacidore, Reynolds, Duncan, Lavieri, Herndon, Schneider

NAY: None Absent: Alderman Ptak Abstain: None

Motion Carried 7-0

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

Voice vote, all ayes. Motion is carried.

ADJOURNED 7:41 p.m.