City of Ottawa City Council met May 5.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
Present: Wayne A. Eichelkraut Jr., Thomas G. Ganiere, Marla K. Rodriguez, James J. Less, and Mayor Daniel F. Aussem.
Absent: None.
Commissioner Eichelkraut presented minutes of previous meetings.
Moved by Commissioner Eichelkraut that the minutes of a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Ottawa, Illinois, held on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, and the minutes of a special meeting held on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, both be approved as recorded in the permanent files of the City Clerk.
Second by Less.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Rodriguez, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Commissioner Eichelkraut presented Biweekly Salary Payroll.
Moved by Commissioner Eichelkraut that the Biweekly Salary Payroll of May 1, 2020, in the amount of $391,978.51, be approved and warrants issued.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Rodriguez, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Commissioner Eichelkraut presented Monthly Expense Report.
Moved by Commissioner Eichelkraut that the Monthly Expense Report of May 5, 2020, showing expenses in the amount of $353,351.07, be approved and warrants issued.
Second by Rodriguez.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Rodriguez, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Commissioner Eichelkraut advised that due to the Governor’s order and the Step 5 plan that Cruise Night, Music in the Park, Riverfest and Winefest will all be canceled this year.
Commissioner Ganiere awarded Bid.
Moved by Commissioner Ganiere that the Low Bid received from Stott Contracting LLC in the amount of $729,668.57 for the 2020 Watermain replacements, be accepted and paid for from the Water Fund.
Second by Rodriguez.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Rodriguez, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Commissioner Ganiere presented Change Order.
Moved by Commissioner Ganiere that Change Order #1 from Superior Excavating Company in the increased amount of $3,438.00 for the 2019 Watermain replacements, be accepted and paid for from the Water Fund.
Second by Rodriguez.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Rodriguez, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Commissioner Ganiere added that the City received 5 bids for the 2020 watermain replacements and that 4 of the 5 bids came in under the engineer’s estimate.
Commissioner Rodriguez presented Resolution.
Moved by Commissioner Rodriguez that a Resolution requesting permission from the Illinois Department of Transportation to construct a storm sewer at US Route 6 at Canal Street, be adopted.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Rodriguez, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Commissioner Less presented Report of Police Chief.
Moved by Commissioner Less that the Report of Police Chief, Brent A. Roalson, for the month of April 2020, be received and placed on file.
Second by Rodriguez.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Rodriguez, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Commissioner Less presented Report of Fire Chief.
Moved by Commissioner Less that the Report of Fire Chief, Andrew Borkowski, for the month of April 2020, be received and placed on file.
Second by Eichelkraut.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Rodriguez, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Commissioner Less presented Resolution.
Moved by Commissioner Less that a Resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement between the City of Ottawa and Firecatt LLC, for fire hose testing, be received and placed on file for public inspection.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Rodriguez, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Aussem presented Report of Registrar.
Moved by Mayor Aussem that the Report of Registrar, Shelly L. Munks, for the month of April 2020, be received and placed on file.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Rodriguez, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Aussem presented Report of Parking Administration.
Moved by Mayor Aussem that the Report of the Parking Administration Department showing fines collected of $150.00 for the month of April 2020, be received and placed on file.
Second by Eichelkraut.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Rodriguez, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Aussem presented Report of Building Official.
Moved by Mayor Aussem that the Report of Building Official Mathew W. Stafford, for the month of April 2020, be received and placed on file.
Second by Less.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Rodriguez, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Mayor Aussem presented Report of Sidewalk Program.
Moved by Mayor Aussem that the Report of the Sidewalk Program showing 1 participant in the amount of $925.00, be approved and paid for from the General Corporate Fund.
Second by Eichelkraut.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Rodriguez, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Aussem presented Resolution.
Moved by Mayor Aussem that a Resolution authorizing the execution of a lease agreement between the City of Ottawa and Illinois Valley Community College for property located at 321 W. Main Street, be received and placed on file for public inspection.
Second by Rodriguez.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Rodriguez, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Aussem presented Resolution.
Moved by Mayor Aussem that a Resolution of Support for the Downstate Small Business Stabilization application for a Community Development Block Grant for Adagio School of Performing Arts Inc., be adopted.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Rodriguez, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried
Mayor Aussem presented Resolution.
Moved by Mayor Aussem that a Resolution of Support for the Downstate Small Business Stabilization application for a Community Development Block Grant for Ottawa A’lure Inc., be adopted.
Second by Eichelkraut.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Rodriguez, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Aussem presented Resolution.
Moved by Mayor Aussem that a Resolution of Support for the Downstate Small Business Stabilization application for a Community Development Block Grant for Blythe Flowers Inc., be adopted.
Second by Less.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Rodriguez, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Aussem announced that another grant was available for businesses. A press release was issued and Dave Noble and Tami Koppen will be handling the paperwork.
Mayor Aussem presented Resolution.
Moved by Mayor Aussem that a Resolution of Support for the Downstate Small Business Stabilization application for a Community Development Block Grant for Carribean Tan LLC, be adopted.
Second by Rodriguez.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Rodriguez, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Aussem presented Resolution.
Moved by Mayor Aussem that a Resolution of Support for the Downstate Small Business Stabilization application for a Community Development Block Grant for the Cheese Shop Inc., be adopted.
Second by Less.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Rodriguez, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Aussem presented Resolution.
Moved by Mayor Aussem that a Resolution of Support for the Downstate Small Business Stabilization application for a Community Development Block Grant for Class Automotive Inc., be adopted.
Second by Eichelkraut.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Rodriguez, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Aussem presented Resolution.
Moved by Mayor Aussem that a Resolution of Support for the Downstate Small Business Stabilization application for a Community Development Block Grant for LeFort Enterprises Inc., be adopted.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Rodriguez, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Aussem presented Report of Plan Commission.
Moved by Mayor Aussem that the Report of the Plan Commission meeting held on Monday, April 27, 2020, considering the rezoning request from David Richmond and Timothy Richmond for property located at 1780 N. 2753rd Road, be received and placed on file. Be it further moved, the Council concur with the recommendation of the Plan Commission and the parcel be rezoned from Class “R-Rural District” to Class “D-Commercial and Light Industrial” and the follow up Ordinance be passed and approved.
Second by Eichelkraut.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Rodriguez, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Aussem presented Report of Plan Commission.
Moved by Mayor Aussem that the Report of the Plan Commission meeting held on Monday, April 27, 2020, considering the conditional use permit request from MCK Properties LLC for property located at 101 E. Canal 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 follow up Ordinance be passed and approved.
Second by Rodriguez.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Rodriguez, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Aussem presented Report of Plan Commission.
Moved by Mayor Aussem that the Report of the Plan Commission meeting held on Monday, April 27, 2020, considering the rezoning request and conditional use permit request from Harvest Baptist Church for property located at 420 E. Stevenson Road, be received and placed on file. Be it further moved, the Council concur with the recommendation of the Plan Commission and the parcel be rezoned from Class “D-Commercial and Light Industrial” to Class “C-3 Special Business District” and the conditional use permit for a church be granted and the follow up Ordinance be passed and approved.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Rodriguez, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Aussem presented Report of Plan Commission.
Moved by Mayor Aussem that the Report of the Plan Commission meeting held on Monday, April 27, 2020, considering the rezoning request from James Polancic and Gary Miller for property located at 0 North Walnut Street, be received and placed on file.
Be it further moved, the Council concur with the recommendation of the Plan Commission and the parcel be rezoned from Class “A-2 Single and Two Family Residence District” to Class “C-2 General Business District” and the follow up Ordinance be passed and approved.
Second by Less.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Rodriguez, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Aussem presented Report of Plan Commission.
Moved by Mayor Aussem that the Report of the Plan Commission meeting held on Monday, April 27, 2020, considering the Final Plat of the UAW’s Planned Unit Development for property located at 1000 E. Center Street, be received and placed on file. Be it further moved, the Council concur with the recommendation of the Plan Commission and the Final Plat be approved and the follow up Ordinance be passed and approved.
Second by Eichelkraut.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Rodriguez, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Aussem presented Report of Plan Commission.
Moved by Mayor Aussem that the Report of the Plan Commission meeting held on Monday, April 27, 2020, considering the Final Plat of the West Peninsula Unit 1B at Heritage Harbor Ottawa Planned Unit Development, be received and placed on file. Be it further moved, the Council concur with the recommendation of the Plan Commission and the Final Plat of the West Peninsula Unit 1B be approved and the follow up Ordinance be passed and approved.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Rodriguez, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Aussem presented Report of Plan Commission.
Moved by Mayor Aussem that the Report of the Plan Commission meeting held on Monday, April 27, 2020, considering the Preliminary and Final Plat for the Boathouse at Heritage Harbor Ottawa Planned Unit Development, 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 Rodriguez.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Rodriguez, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Aussem presented Quote.
Moved by Mayor Aussem that the Quote received from Garden’s Gate in the amount of $18,117.50 for the Southside Tree Replacement Project, be approved. Second by Rodriguez.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Rodriguez, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Aussem presented Request.
Moved by Mayor Aussem that the Request for a variance received from Jake Cook for property located at 904-1/2 W. Marquette Street, be received and referred to the Zoning Board of Appeals for review and recommendation.
Second by Eichelkraut.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Rodriguez, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Aussem presented motion to adjourn.
Moved by Mayor Aussem that this regular meeting be adjourned.
Second by Less.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Rodriguez, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried. Council adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
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