At a recent meeting, the Ottawa City Council approval a plan to ask the state for permission to make sidewalk improvements along Illinois Route 23.
Below are the minutes from this meeting, as provided by the council.
Ottawa, Illinois
August 2, 2016
Regular meeting of the Council of the City of Ottawa, Illinois.
Present: Daniel F. Aussem, Thomas G. Ganiere, Wayne A. Eichelkraut Jr.,
James J. Less, and Robert M. Eschbach.
Absent: None.
Commissioner Eichelkraut presented minutes of previous meeting.
Moved by Commissioner Eichelkraut that the minutes of a regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Ottawa, Illinois, held on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, be approved as
recorded in the permanent files of the City Clerk.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Aussem, Ganiere, Eichelkraut, Less, and Eschbach.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Lyle Heusner of 844 Kimberly Lane, addressed the Council about wanting to replace a
fence on his property. He understands that a new Ordinance is in progress, but would like
to put up his new fence because he has a pool and would like screening.
The Mayor presented the America in Bloom Judges’ Awards to Avery Timmons, Betty
Lebronson, the Reddick Mansion Association volunteers, Peter Limberger and Inga
Carus.
Commissioner Eichelkraut presented Biweekly Salary Payroll.
Moved by Commissioner Eichelkraut that the Biweekly Salary Payroll of
July 29, 2016, in the amount of $407,852.51, be approved and warrants issued.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Aussem, Ganiere, Eichelkraut, Less, and Eschbach.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Commissioner Eichelkraut presented Monthly Expense Report.
Moved by Commissioner Eichelkraut that the Monthly Expense Report of
August 2, 2016, showing expenses in the amount of $1,398,892.52, be approved and
warrants issued.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Aussem, Ganiere, Eichelkraut, Less, and Eschbach.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Commissioner Eichelkraut awarded Bid.
Moved by Commissioner Eichelkraut that the 19 tablets be distributed as follows; 7 to
Starved Rock Center, 9 to Ottawa Opportunity School and the remaining 3 to the highest
bidder or bidders.
Second by Aussem.
Ayes: Aussem, Ganiere, Eichelkraut, Less, and Eschbach.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Commissioner Eichelkraut presented Resolution.
Moved by Commissioner Eichelkraut that a Resolution authorizing the execution of transit
service agreements between the City of Ottawa and City of Ottawa Playground and
Recreation Department and Friendship House, regarding NCAT, be received and placed
on file for public inspection.
Second by Less.
Ayes: Aussem, Ganiere, Eichelkraut, Less, and Eschbach.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Commissioner Aussem presented Resolution.
Moved by Commissioner Aussem that a Resolution authorizing the execution of a pipe
line crossing license agreement between the City of Ottawa and Illinois Railway LLC,
regarding the Madison Street Storm Sewer project, be received and placed on file for
public inspection.
Second by Less.
Ayes: Aussem, Ganiere, Eichelkraut, Less, and Eschbach.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
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Commissioner Ganiere presented Report of Police Chief.
Moved by Commissioner Ganiere that the Report of Police Chief, Brent A. Roalson, for
the month of July 2016, be received and placed on file.
Second by Eichelkraut.
Ayes: Aussem, Ganiere, Eichelkraut, Less, and Eschbach.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Commissioner Ganiere presented Report of Fire Chief.
Moved by Commissioner Ganiere that the Report of Fire Chief, Steve Haywood, for the
month of July 2016, be received and placed on file.
Second by Aussem.
Ayes: Aussem, Ganiere, Eichelkraut, Less, and Eschbach.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Commissioner Less presented Resolution.
Moved by Commissioner Less that a Resolution authorizing the execution of a contract for
sale agreement between the City of Ottawa and Ron Yanke, which has been on file for
public inspection since July 19, 2016, be adopted.
Second by Eichelkraut.
Ayes: Aussem, Ganiere, Eichelkraut, and Less.
Nays: None. Motion carried. Eschbach abstained.
Commissioner Less presented Resolution.
Moved by Commissioner Less that a Resolution authorizing the execution of a lease
agreement between the City of Ottawa and Ron Yanke, for property located at
619 Columbus Street, which has been on file for public inspection since July 19, 2016, be
adopted.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Aussem, Ganiere, Eichelkraut, and Less.
Nays: None. Motion carried. Eschbach abstained.
Commissioner Less presented Resolution.
Moved by Commissioner Less that a Resolution approving and authorizing the execution
of an agreement between the City of Ottawa and Upland Design Ltd., regarding
Dayton Bluffs landscaping, be received and placed on file for public inspection.
Second by Aussem.
Ayes: Aussem, Ganiere, Eichelkraut, Less, and Eschbach.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Commissioner Less awarded Bid.
Moved by Commissioner Less that the Bid received from Precision Pavement Markings in
the amount of $16,770.00 for bicycle lines on West Main Street from Boyce Memorial
Drive to Columbus Street and West McKinley Road from Adams Street to Route 23, be
accepted and the payment be split 3 ways between the City of Ottawa, City of Ottawa
Playground and Recreation Department and Starved Rock Cycling.
Second by Eichelkraut.
Ayes: Aussem, Ganiere, Eichelkraut, Less, and Eschbach.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Commissioner Less presented Change Orders.
Moved by Commissioner Less that the Change Orders received from Marseilles Sheet
Metal to upgrade the motor and revise the air handler in the amount of $19,037.57, for the
HVAC project at the Main Police and Fire Station, be accepted and paid for from the bond
proceeds.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Aussem, Ganiere, Eichelkraut, Less, and Eschbach.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
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Mayor Eschbach presented Report of Registrar.
Moved by Mayor Eschbach that the Report of Registrar, Shelly L. Munks, for the month of
July 2016, be received and placed on file.
Second by Less.
Ayes: Aussem, Ganiere, Eichelkraut, Less, and Eschbach.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Eschbach presented Report of Parking Administration.
Moved by Mayor Eschbach that the Report of the Parking Administration Department
showing fines collected of $2,734.00, for the month of July 2016, be received and placed
on file.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Aussem, Ganiere, Eichelkraut, Less, and Eschbach.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Eschbach presented Report of Building Official.
Moved by Mayor Eschbach that the Report of Building Official, Michael J. Sutfin, for the
month of July 2016, be received and placed on file.
Second by Eichelkraut.
Ayes: Aussem, Ganiere, Eichelkraut, Less, and Eschbach.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Eschbach presented Resolution.
Moved by mayor Eschbach that a Resolution requesting permission from the Illinois
Department of transportation to perform sidewalk improvements along Illinois Route 23,
be adopted.
Second by Eichelkraut.
Ayes: Aussem, Ganiere, Eichelkraut, Less, and Eschbach.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Eschbach presented Resolution.
Moved by Mayor Eschbach that a Resolution authorizing legal action against
639 East Main Street, be adopted.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Aussem, Ganiere, Eichelkraut, Less, and Eschbach.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Eschbach presented Resolution.
Moved by Mayor Eschbach that a Resolution authorizing the execution of an employment
agreement for an appointed city official in Gary Scott as Public Works Director, which has
been on file for public inspection since July 19, 2016, be adopted.
Second by Aussem.
Ayes: Aussem, Ganiere, Eichelkraut, Less, and Eschbach.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Eschbach presented Request.
Moved by Mayor Eschbach that the Request for a Zoning amendment, conditional use
permit for a drive thru facility and Preliminary and Final Plat approval for CVS Pharmacy,
be received and referred to the Plan Commission for review and recommendation.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Aussem, Ganiere, Eichelkraut, Less, and Eschbach.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Eschbach presented Request.
Moved by Mayor Eschbach that the Request for a conditional use permit for a PUD and
Preliminary and Final Plat approval for Heritage Harbor West Peninsula Unit 6, be
received and referred to the Plan Commission for review and recommendation.
Second by Aussem.
Ayes: Aussem, Ganiere, Eichelkraut, Less, and Eschbach.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
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Mayor Eschbach presented Bid Openings.
Moved by Mayor Eschbach that the Proposals received for 528 East Marquette Street,
519 Marcy Street, and 511 Armstrong Street, all be received and referred to Staff for
review and recommendation.
Second by Aussem.
Ayes: Aussem, Ganiere, Eichelkraut, Less, and Eschbach.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Eschbach presented Request.
Moved by Mayor Eschbach that the Request from the Ottawa Youth Football League to
collect donations on Saturday, August 6, 2016, from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. for their
annual “Fill the Helmet” fundraiser at the intersection of Route 6 and Columbus Street, be
approved.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Aussem, Ganiere, Eichelkraut, Less, and Eschbach.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Eschbach presented Request.
Moved by Mayor Eschbach that the Request from Camp Tuckabatchee to collect
donations on Saturday, August 13, 2016, from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the intersection
of Route 6 and Columbus Street, be approved.
Second by Aussem.
Ayes: Aussem, Ganiere, Eichelkraut, Less, and Eschbach.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Eschbach presented motion to adjourn.
Moved by Mayor Eschbach that this regular meeting be adjourned.
Second by Eichelkraut.
Ayes: Aussem, Ganiere, Eichelkraut, Less, and Eschbach.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Council adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Shelly L. Munks, City Clerk
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