Ottawa City Council met September 4.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
Present: Daniel F. Aussem, Wayne A. Eichelkraut Jr., Thomas G. Ganiere, 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, August 21, 2018, be approved as recorded in the permanent files of the City Clerk.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Aussem, Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Less, and Mayor Eschbach.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Jamie English of 1003 Douglas Street, addressed the Council about an ambulance being in her neighborhood on August 20, 2018, without the lights on.
Commissioner Eichelkraut presented Biweekly Salary Payroll.
Moved by Commissioner Eichelkraut that the Biweekly Salary Payroll of August 24, 2018, in the amount of $399,265.82, be approved and warrants issued. Second by Less.
Ayes: Aussem, Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Less, and Mayor Eschbach.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Commissioner Eichelkraut presented Monthly Expense Report.
Moved by Commissioner Eichelkraut that the Monthly Expense Report of September 5, 2018, showing expenses in the amount of $1,245,647.13, be approved and warrants issued.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Aussem, Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Less, and Mayor Eschbach.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Commissioner Eichelkraut presented Resolution.
Moved by Commissioner Eichelkraut that a Resolution authorizing the execution of a non-emergency medical transportation services agreement between the City of Ottawa and Logisticare Solution LLC, regarding NCAT, which has been on file for public inspection since August 21, 2018, be adopted.
Second by Aussem.
Ayes: Aussem, Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Less, and Mayor Eschbach.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Commissioner Ganiere presented Report of Police Chief.
Moved by Commissioner Ganiere that the Report of Police Chief, Brent A. Roalson, for the month of August 2018, be received and placed on file.
Second by Less.
Ayes: Aussem, Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Less, and Mayor Eschbach.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Commissioner Ganiere presented Report of Fire Chief.
Moved by Commissioner Ganiere that the Report of Fire Chief, Andrew Borkowski, for the month of August 2018, be received and placed on file.
Second by Aussem.
Ayes: Aussem, Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Less, and Mayor Eschbach.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Commissioner Less presented Resolution.
Moved by Commissioner Less that a Resolution requesting permission from IDOT to close a lane of westbound traffic on U.S. Route 6 to fix the asphalt surface, be adopted.
Second by Eichelkraut.
Ayes: Aussem, Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Less, and Mayor Eschbach.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Eschbach presented Report of Registrar.
Moved by Mayor Eschbach that the Report of Registrar, Shelly L. Munks, for the month of August 2018, be received and placed on file.
Second by Aussem.
Ayes: Aussem, Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Less, and Mayor 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 $1,945.00 for the month of August 2018, be received and placed on file.
Second by Eichelkraut.
Ayes: Aussem, Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Less, and Mayor 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 August 2018, be received and placed on file.
Second by Aussem.
Ayes: Aussem, Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Less, and Mayor Eschbach.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Eschbach presented Report of Sidewalk Program.
Moved by Mayor Eschbach that the Report of the Sidewalk Program showing 1 participant in the amount of $850.00 for the month of August 2018, be approved and paid for from the General Corporate Fund
Second by Eichelkraut.
Ayes: Aussem, Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Less, and Mayor Eschbach.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Eschbach presented Resolution.
Moved by Mayor Eschbach that a Resolution authorizing the execution of a sale of public property agreement between the City of Ottawa and Paul Zenke, for property located at 534 Second Avenue, which has been on file for public inspection since August 21, 2018, be adopted.
Second by Aussem.
Ayes: Aussem, Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Less, and Mayor Eschbach.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Eschbach presented Resolution.
Moved by Mayor Eschbach that a Resolution authorizing the execution of a sale of public property agreement between the City of Ottawa and Cody & Chanel Renkosik, for property located at 119 W. Washington Street, be received and placed on file for public inspection.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Aussem, Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Less, and Mayor Eschbach.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Eschbach presented Resolution.
Moved by Mayor Eschbach that a Resolution authorizing the execution of an addendum to the lease agreement between the City of Ottawa and the Conservation Foundation, regarding Dayton Bluffs, which has been on file for public inspection since August 21, 2018, be adopted.
Second by Less.
Ayes: Aussem, Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Less, and Mayor Eschbach.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Eschbach presented Resolution.
Moved by Mayor Eschbach that a Resolution authorizing the execution of 12 annexation agreements between the City of Ottawa and various Route 71 property owners, be received and placed on file for public inspection. Be it further moved, a public hearing be set for Tuesday, October 16, 2018, at 7:00 p.m.in Council Chambers on these said annexation agreements.
Second by Eichelkraut.
Ayes: Aussem, Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Less, and Mayor Eschbach.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Eschbach presented Resolution.
Moved by Mayor Eschbach that a Resolution extending the time within which the City of Ottawa has to enforce the restrictive covenant buy back for 519 Marcy Street and 528 E. Marquette Street, be adopted.
Second by Less.
Ayes: Aussem, Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Less, and Mayor Eschbach.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Eschbach presented Resolution.
Moved by Mayor Eschbach that a Resolution appointing Caitlin Chrzanowski, Heather Johnson, Shawn Hodge and Thomas Justice, all to the Ottawa Visitors Center Board, terms to expire April 2021, be adopted.
Second by Ganiere.
Motion amended by the Mayor to be contingent on Corporation Counsel’s sign off.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Aussem, Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Less, and Mayor Eschbach.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Eschbach presented Ordinance.
Moved by Mayor Eschbach that an Ordinance approving and authorizing the execution of the 5th amendment to the TIF development agreement between the City of Ottawa, Heritage Harbor Ottawa Resort Development LLC and Riverview Properties of Ottawa LLC, be received and placed on file for public inspection.
Second by Eichelkraut.
Ayes: Aussem, Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Less, and Mayor Eschbach.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Eschbach presented Report of Plan Commission.
Moved by Mayor Eschbach that the Report of the Plan Commission meeting held on Monday, August 27, 2018, considering the request for a conditional use permit for a planned unit development including Preliminary and Final Plat approvals for property owned by RP Lumber in the 2700 and 2800 block of Columbus Street, be received and placed on file. Be it further moved, the Council concur with the recommendation of the Plan Commission and the conditional use permit be granted and the Preliminary and Final Plats be approved and the follow up Ordinance be passed and approved.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Aussem, Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Less, and Mayor Eschbach.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Eschbach presented Report of Plan Commission.
Moved by Mayor Eschbach that the Report of the Plan Commission meeting held on Monday, August 27, 2018, considering the Preliminary and Final Plat of 513-515 Avon Lane, be received and placed on file. Be it further moved, the Council concur with the recommendation of the Plan Commission and the Preliminary and Final Plats be approved and the follow up Ordinance be passed and approved.
Second by Aussem.
Ayes: Aussem, Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Less, and Mayor Eschbach.
Nays: None. Motion carried
Mayor Eschbach presented Request.
Moved by Mayor Eschbach that the Request for a conditional use permit for a drive thru facility for property located at 1022 Columbus Street, be received and referred to the Plan Commission for review and recommendation.
Second by Less.
Ayes: Aussem, Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Less, and Mayor Eschbach.
Nays: None. Motion carried
Mayor Eschbach presented Request.
Moved by Mayor Eschbach that the Request from Staff for a Subdivision Ordinance revision for duplex units, be received and referred to the Plan Commission for review and recommendation.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Aussem, Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Less, and Mayor Eschbach.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Eschbach presented Request.
Moved by Mayor Eschbach that the Request for a variance from Harry & Brenda Donnelly for property located at 1208 W. Jefferson Street, be received and referred to the Zoning Board of Appeals for review and recommendation.
Second by Eichelkraut.
Ayes: Aussem, Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Less, and Mayor Eschbach.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Eschbach presented Request.
Moved by Mayor Eschbach that the Request for a fundraiser from the Knights of Columbus to hold their annual Tootsie Roll Drive on Friday, September 28, from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, September 29, 2018, from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the intersection of Norris Drive and Route 23, be approved.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Aussem, Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Less, and Mayor Eschbach.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Eschbach presented motion to recess.
Moved by Mayor Eschbach that this Council recess into Closed Session to discuss a matter of litigation.
Second by Aussem.
Ayes: Aussem, Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Less, and Mayor Eschbach.
Nays: None. Motion carried. Council recessed at 7:25 p.m.
Mayor Eschbach presented motion to reconvene.
Moved by Mayor Eschbach that this Council reconvene from Closed Session.
Second by Eichelkraut.
Ayes: Aussem, Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Less, and Mayor Eschbach.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Eschbach presented motion to adjourn.
Moved by Mayor Eschbach that this regular meeting be adjourned.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Aussem, Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Less, and Mayor Eschbach.
Nays: None. Motion carried. Council adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
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