City of Ottawa City Council met Sept. 15.
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 meeting.
Moved by Commissioner Eichelkraut that the minutes of a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Ottawa, Illinois, held on Tuesday, September 1, 2020, be approved as recorded in the permanent files of the City Clerk.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Rodriguez, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Peg Breslin addressed the Council about 1915 Champlain Street. She referenced the zoning history of A-2 until July 23, 2001, per a request from Twila Dumke to change it to C-2, a nagging concern that C-3 has 23 different things allowed that include a liquor store and possibly music on a patio, and that the Council is responsible for enforcing the zoning laws. Nicole Thrush submitted a copy of an online petition which had 57 signatures from change.org and asked the Council to vote no. Vicki Donahue has lived in the area since 1994 and added that’s its always been residential. Her concern was that is will not be a 9 a.m.-5 p.m. business like in the past and therefore she is against it.
A public hearing was held on the proposed annexation agreement for 1 Oaklane Drive. Christina Cantlin said that the property is contiguous to the City of Ottawa. The agreement is our standard agreement, which allows the connection to the City sewer.
Commissioner Eichelkraut presented Biweekly Salary Payroll.
Moved by Commissioner Eichelkraut that the Biweekly Salary Payroll of September 4, 2020, in the amount of $407,851.15, 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 September 15, 2020, showing expenses in the amount of $862,918.92, be approved and warrants issued.
Second by Rodriguez.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Rodriguez, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Commissioner Eichelkraut presented Monthly Salary Payroll.
Moved by Commissioner Eichelkraut that the Monthly Salary Payroll of September 8, 2020, in the amount of $775.00, be approved and warrants issued.
Second by Less.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Rodriguez, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Commissioner Eichelkraut presented Monthly Financial Report.
Moved by Commissioner Eichelkraut that the Monthly Financial Report of City Clerk, Shelly L. Munks, for the month of August 2020, be received and placed on file.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Rodriguez, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried
Commissioner Eichelkraut presented Resolution.
Moved by Commissioner Eichelkraut that a Resolution appointing, approving, and authorizing the execution of 3 employment agreements for appointed City officials in Barry Baxter, John Bohler, and David DeWalt, as NCAT bus drivers, be received and placed on file for public inspection.
Second by Less.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Rodriguez, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Commissioner Eichelkraut presented Resolution.
Moved by Commissioner Eichelkraut that a Resolution authorizing the execution of a transit service agreement between the City of Ottawa and the Perfectly Flawed Foundation, regarding NCAT, be received and placed on file for public inspection.
Second by Rodriguez.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Rodriguez, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Commissioner Eichelkraut presented Resolution.
Moved by Commissioner Eichelkraut that a Resolution authorizing the execution of an amendment to the medical transportation service agreement between the City of Ottawa and MTM Inc., regarding NCAT, be received and placed on file for public inspection.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Rodriguez, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Commissioner Ganiere presented Ordinance.
Moved by Commissioner Ganiere that an Ordinance amending the City of Ottawa’s Zoning Ordinance for property owned by James and Kathryn Troccoli located at 1915 Champlain Street, be passed and approved.
Second by Eichelkraut.
Commissioner Eichelkraut then moved to table this motion until the October 20, 2020, Council meeting to be able to gather more information.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Rodriguez, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Commissioner Rodriguez presented Resolution.
Moved by Commissioner Rodriguez a Resolution authorizing the execution of a proposal for structural engineering services by Chamlin & Associates Inc., for bridge inspections, which has been on file for public inspection since September 1, 2020, be adopted.
Second by Less.
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 intergovernmental agreement between the City of Ottawa and the Illinois Department of Healthcare & Family Services, 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 Resolution
Moved by Mayor Aussem that a Resolution authorizing the execution of an annexation agreement between the City of Ottawa and Martin and Kay Graham for property located at 1 Oaklane Drive, which has been on file for public inspection since September 1, 2020, be adopted.
Second by Rodriguez.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Rodriguez, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Aussem presented Ordinance.
Moved by Mayor Aussem that an Ordinance annexing certain territory to the City of Ottawa, LaSalle County, Illinois, owned by Martin and Kay Graham for property located at 1 Oaklane Drive, be passed and approved.
Second by Eichelkraut.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Rodriguez, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Aussem presented Ordinance.
Moved by Mayor Aussem that an Ordinance authorizing the sale of real property owned by the City of Ottawa and providing for public notice thereof for properties located at 1707 Mulberry Street and 620 Adams Street with proposals due Monday, November 2, 2020, by 4:30 p.m. and minimum proposal price is $500.00 per parcel, be passed and approved.
Second by Less.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Rodriguez, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Aussem presented Ordinance.
Moved by Mayor Aussem that an Ordinance authorizing the sale of real property owned by the City of Ottawa and providing for public notice thereof for vacant lots located at 610 E. Superior Street and 712 W. Marquette Street with proposals due Monday, November 2, 2020, by 4:30 p.m. and minimum proposal price is $500.00 per parcel, be passed and approved.
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 authorizing the execution of 2 musical performance agreements between the City of Ottawa and 2 artists for 2020 Music in the Park, which has been on file for public inspection since September 1, 2020, 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 authorizing the execution of a contract between the City of Ottawa and Medcom Benefit Solutions, for 2020 ACA employer reporting, which has been on file for public inspection since September 1, 2020, 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 authorizing the execution of an intergovernmental agreement between the City of Ottawa and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, which has been on file for public inspection since September 1, 2020, 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 authorizing an agreement for application services for an Illinois Housing Development Authority Strong Communities Program Grant between the City of Ottawa and NCICG, 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 Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program and Commitment of Funds up to $20,000.00, be adopted.
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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