City of Ottawa City Council Met May 18.
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 Less presented minutes of previous meeting.
Moved by Commissioner Less that the minutes of a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Ottawa, Illinois, held on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, 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.
Bob Anderson, President of the AFSCME union addressed the Council about the proposed USIC contract on the agenda. The Union does not feel the work should be outsourced and wondered if another employee could be hired to do the extra work. Dale Baxter also addressed the Council on the proposed USIC contract. He felt switching to an outside vendor wasn’t economically feasible and we could hire another employee that would reside in the City of Ottawa, live here, and spend their money here.
Commissioner Eichelkraut presented Biweekly Salary Payroll.
Moved by Commissioner Eichelkraut that the Biweekly Salary Payroll of May 14, 2021, in the amount of $455,483.90, be approved and warrants issued.
Second by Rodriguez.
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 18, 2021, showing expenses in the amount of $1,214,750.51, be approved and warrants issued.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Rodriguez, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Commissioner Eichelkraut presented Monthly Financial Report.
Moved by Commissioner Eichelkraut that the Monthly Financial Report of City Clerk, Shelly L. Munks, for the month of April 2021, be received and placed on file.
Second by Rodriguez.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Rodriguez, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Commissioner Eichelkraut announced that in addition to the Music in the Park events, there will also be Music in the Streets scheduled after the bands conclude in the park.
Commissioner Ganiere presented Proposal.
Moved by Commissioner Ganiere that the proposal received from Grand Rapids Enterprises in the amount of $26,112.00 to install the Pilkington Water Tower valve, be approved and paid for from the Water Fund.
Second by Eichelkraut.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Rodriguez, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Commissioner Ganiere presented Quote.
Moved by Commissioner Ganiere that the Quote received from Gasvoda & Associates Inc. in the amount of $25,429.00 to purchase the valve and sump pump for the Pilkington Water Tower, be approved and paid for from the Water Fund.
Second by Rodriguez.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Rodriguez, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Commissioner Ganiere awarded Low Bid.
Moved by Commissioner Ganiere that the Low Bid received from Stott Contracting LLC in the amount of $1,073,709.50 for the Route 71 watermain extension project, be accepted and paid for from the Water Fund.
Second by Eichelkraut.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Rodriguez, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Commissioner Ganiere awarded Low Bid.
Moved by Commissioner Ganiere that the Low Bid received from Gabe’s Construction Co. Inc. in the amount of $3,210,062.45 for the Route 71 watermain extension directional drilling project, be accepted and paid for from the Water Fund.
Second by Eichelkraut.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Rodriguez, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Commissioner Rodriguez presented Quote.
Moved by Commissioner Rodriguez that the Quote received from Smith Sales & Service in the amount of $25,438.00 for 2 new Exmark mowers and $10,200.00 for a trailer be approved and paid for from the Public Works Fund.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Rodriguez, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Commissioner Rodriguez announced that we are still looking for a Popcorn Wagon vendor. Possible vendors should contact her or Shelly Munks at City Hall.
Commissioner Less presented Resolution.
Moved by Commissioner Less that a Resolution authorizing the execution of a license and service agreement between the City of Ottawa and Intellichoice Inc., regarding eforce software, be received and placed on file for public inspection.
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 facilities locating and marking service contract between the City of Ottawa and USIC Locating Services LLC, which has been on file for public inspection since April 20, 2021, be adopted.
Second by Ganiere.
Commissioner Eichelkraut noted that at his former place of employment, outsourcing never worked out and the jobs ended up coming back to the Union. Commissioner Less added that he did his due diligence and called Will and DuPage Counties and a few contractors to ask how they handled locates. He thought we should keep the work in house.
Ayes: Ganiere, Rodriguez, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: Eichelkraut and Less. Motion carried.
Mayor Aussem presented Resolution.
Moved by Mayor Aussem that a Resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement between the City of Ottawa and Central States Fireworks Inc., for the 4tjh of July, which has been on file for public inspection since May 4, 2021, 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 the Resolution authorizing the execution of a termination agreement and release between the City of Ottawa and Steven and Becky Wagner, for property located at 1707 Mulberry Street, which has been on file for public inspection since May 4, 2021, 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 right of way use agreement for broadband internet between the City of Ottawa and Surf Air Wireless LLC, which has been on file for public inspection since May 4, 2021, 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 understanding of cooperation agreement between the City of Ottawa and Surf Air Wireless LLC, which has been on file for public inspection since May 4, 2021, 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 authorizing the execution of a water tower license for broadband wireless facilities between the City of Ottawa and Surf Air Wireless LLC, which has been on file for public inspection since May 4, 2021, 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 a professional services agreement between the City of Ottawa and Hanson Professional Services Inc., which has been on file for public inspection since May 4, 2021, 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 acceptance and execution of a proposal between the City of Ottawa and Railworks Track Services Inc., for track maintenance, 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 a contract for taxicab service between the City of Ottawa and George Sater d/b/a G & R Cab, 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 authorizing the execution of a contract for taxicab service between the City of Ottawa and City Shuttle & Taxi Inc., 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 authorizing a public right of way permit for BASH for property located at 1012 LaSalle Street, for the placement of an exterior cooler, 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 reappointing Chris Hasty, Paul Havelka, Lorraine McAllister, and Mollie Perrot, all to the Historic Preservation Commission, terms to expire January 2024, 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 adopting the Flood Commission’s updates to the program for public information, flood threat recognition plan, flood insurance study, and the natural hazard mitigation plan, be adopted.
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 amending Section 66-74 of the Municipal Code of the City of Ottawa, LaSalle County, Illinois, regarding alcohol in City parks for special events, 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 26, 2021, considering a text amendment change to Sections 118-1 (d) and Section 118-2 of the Municipal Code regarding the use of Cargo containers from City Staff, be received and place don file. Be it further moved, the Council concur with the recommendation of the Plan Commission and the text amendments with the addition of language for fines, 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 Proclamation.
Moved by Mayor Aussem that a Proclamation naming Friday, May 28, 2021, as National Poppy Day in the City of Ottawa, be adopted.
Second by Rodriguez.
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 7:35 p.m.
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