City of Ottawa City Council met Oct. 5.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
Present: Wayne A. Eichelkraut Jr., Thomas G. Ganiere, James J. Less and Mayor Daniel F. Aussem.
Absent: Marla K. Rodriguez.
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 21, 2021, be approved as recorded in the permanent files of the City Clerk.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Jeff Ernat addressed the Council about possibly putting a new Ordinance on the books for golf carts, bicycles with electric motors, side by sides and other similar devices. The Mayor noted that this was discussed a few years ago with input from the Police Department. He will reach out to the Police Chief again to discuss the possibility.
Commissioner Eichelkraut presented Biweekly Salary Payroll.
Moved by Commissioner Eichelkraut that the Biweekly Salary Payroll of October 1, 2021, in the amount of $463,738.61, be approved and warrants issued. Second by Less.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Commissioner Eichelkraut presented Monthly Expense Report.
Moved by Commissioner Eichelkraut that the Monthly Expense Report of October 5, 2021, showing expenses in the amount of $2,017,619.61, be approved and warrants issued.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Commissioner Eichelkraut presented Resolution
Moved by Commissioner Eichelkraut a Resolution authorizing the execution of an intergovernmental agreement between the City of Ottawa and the Sangamon Mass Transit District, regarding NCAT vehicles, which has been on file for public inspection since September 21, 2021, be adopted.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Commissioner Eichelkraut presented Resolution.
Moved by Commissioner Eichelkraut that a Resolution authorizing execution and amendment to the Downstate Operating Assistance Grant agreement between the City of Ottawa and IDOT, be received and placed on file for public inspection. Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Commissioner Eichelkraut presented Resolution.
Moved by Commissioner Eichelkraut that a Resolution authorizing the execution of an multiple agreements between the City of Ottawa and TrekWorld USA, regarding a Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicaid broker for NCAT services, be received and placed on file for public inspection.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Commissioner Eichelkraut presented Resolution.
Moved by Commissioner Eichelkraut that a Resolution authorizing the execution of employment agreements for appointed City Officials in Alicia Fuchs as full timer NCAT Medicaid Specialist, James Conway as part time NCAT Bus Operator and Reservation Specialist, and Michelle Lewis as part time NCAT Bus Operator and Reservation Specialist, be received and placed on file for public inspection.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Commissioner Eichelkraut presented Resolution
Moved by Commissioner Eichelkraut a Resolution authorizing the execution of a broadband internet service agreement between the City of Ottawa and Commercial Broadband Solutions Inc., regarding NCAT, be received and placed on file for public inspection.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Commissioner Eichelkraut announced that the Special Events Committee will be hosting the Christmas Parade on Friday, November 26th. The parade will go in the correct direction with traffic, which is opposite of past years. Tree lighting and fireworks will also take place in the Jordan Block. Also, there will be a Deck the Parks meeting on Thursday, October 14, at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall in Council Chambers.
Commissioner Ganiere presented Change Order #1.
Moved by Commissioner Ganiere that Change Order #1 from Superior Excavating Co. in the increased amount of $125,756.60for the Oaklane Drive sanitary sewer extension project, be accepted and paid for from the Wastewater Fund.
Second by Eichelkraut.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Commissioner Ganiere presented Resolution.
Moved by Commissioner Ganiere that a Resolution authorizing the execution of a maintenance agreement between the City of Ottawa and Altorfer Power Systems, regarding the Water Department’s generators, be received and placed on file for public inspection.
Second by Eichelkraut.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Commissioner Less presented Resolution.
Moved by Commissioner Less that a Resolution authorizing the execution of a proposal between the City of Ottawa and Chicago Communications, which has been on file for public inspection since September 21, 2021, be adopted.
Second by Eichelkraut.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Commissioner Less presented Resolution.
Moved by Commissioner Less that a Resolution authorizing the execution of a lease agreement between the City of Ottawa and Bill Walsh Automotive Group, which has been on file for public inspection since September 21, 2021, be adopted.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Commissioner Less presented Resolution.
Moved by Commissioner Less that a Resolution authorizing acceptance and execution of a proposal from Lexipol, regarding law enforcement policies, which has been on file for public inspection since September 21, 2021, be adopted.
Second by Eichelkraut.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, 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 September 2021, be received and placed on file.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, 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 September 2021, be received and placed on file.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, 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 September 2021, be received and placed on file.
Second by Eichelkraut.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, 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 $1,375.00 for the month of September 2021, be received and placed on file.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, 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 September 2021, be received and placed on file.
Second by Eichelkraut.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Aussem presented Report of Sidewalk Program.
Moved by Mayor Aussem that the Report of the Sidewalk Program showing 3 participants in the amount of $7,067.46 for the month of September 2021, be accepted and paid for from the General Corporate Fund.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Aussem presented Ordinance.
Moved by Mayor Aussem that an Ordinance amending Section 10-54 (6) of the Municipal Code of the City of Ottawa, LaSalle County, Illinois, regarding suspension or revocation of a license by the Mayor, be passed and approved.
Second by Eichelkraut.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, 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 2021 ACA employer reporting, which has been on file for public inspection since September 21, 2021, be adopted.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Aussem presented Resolution.
Moved by Mayor Aussem that a Resolution authorizing signatory authority for the Community Development Block Grant program to NCICG, be adopted. Second by Eichelkraut.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, 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 grant agreement between the City of Ottawa and IEMA, for the vertical realignment of Green Street, be received and placed on file for public inspection. Second by Eichelkraut.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Aussem presented Resolution.
Moved by Mayor Aussem that a Resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement for production services between the City of Ottawa and Floret Events LLC, for the 2021 Chris Kringle Market, be received and placed on file for public inspection.
Second by Eichelkraut.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Aussem presented Quote.
Moved by Mayor Aussem that the Quote received from Ruiz Construction in the amount of $70,210.00 for the Thornton Park concrete project, be accepted and paid for from the Thornton Park grant proceeds.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Aussem presented Requests.
Moved by Mayor Aussem that the Requests for variances from David and Tabatha Budnick for 1506 W. Main Street, Mylynda Moore for 1 Windward Way, Jordan Jackson for 300 Hillside Avenue, and Gregory and Gerena Muffler for 527 E. Main Street, all be received and referred to the Zoning Board of Appeals for review and recommendation. Second by Less.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, 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, Less, and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried. Council adjourned at 7:21 p.m.
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