City of Ottawa City Council met Jan. 18

By Angelica Saylo Pilo

Mar 17, 2022

City of Ottawa City Council met Jan. 18.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

Present: Wayne A. Eichelkraut Jr., James J. Less, Marla K. Pearson and Mayor Daniel F. Aussem.

Absent: Thomas G. Ganiere.

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, January 4, 2022, be approved as recorded in the permanent files of the City Clerk.

Second by Pearson.

Ayes: Eichelkraut, Pearson, Less, and Mayor Aussem.

Nays: None. Motion carried.

Commissioner Eichelkraut presented Biweekly Salary Payroll.

Moved by Commissioner Eichelkraut that the Biweekly Salary Payroll of January 7, 2022, in the amount of $504,534.86, be approved and warrants issued.

Second by Pearson.

Ayes: Eichelkraut, Pearson, Less, and Mayor Aussem.

Nays: None. Motion carried.

Commissioner Eichelkraut presented Monthly Expense Report.

Moved by Commissioner Eichelkraut that the Monthly Expense Report of January 18, 2022, showing expenses in the amount of $1,766,706.13, be approved and warrants issued.

Second by Pearson.

Ayes: Eichelkraut, Pearson, Less, and Mayor Aussem.

Nays: None. Motion carried.

Commissioner Eichelkraut presented Monthly Financial Report.

Moved by Commissioner that the Monthly Financial Report of City Clerk, Shelly L. Munks, for the month of December 2021, be received and placed on file.

Second by Pearson.

Ayes: Eichelkraut, Pearson, 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 master service agreement between the City of Ottawa and Foxster Opco LLC, for NCAT’s software, be received and placed on file for public inspection.

Second by Pearson.

Ayes: Eichelkraut, Pearson, Less, and Mayor Aussem.

Nays: None. Motion carried.

Commissioner Eichelkraut presented Resolution.

Moved by Commissioner Eichelkraut that a Resolution authorizing the execution of a memorandum of understanding between the City of Ottawa and Tri County Opportunities Council Community Services Block Grant Program for NCAT, be received and placed on file for public inspection.

Second by Pearson.

Ayes: Eichelkraut, Pearson, Less, and Mayor Aussem.

Nays: None. Motion carried.

Commissioner Pearson presented Resolution.

Moved by Commissioner Pearson that a Resolution authorizing acceptance and execution of a proposal with Kmetz Architects Inc., for Riordan Pool, which has been on file for public inspection since January 4, 2022, be adopted.

Second by Eichelkraut.

Commissioner Less spoke about the pool being an amenity, but he has operational costs and loss of revenue concerns. He doesn’t feel the pool is feasible for repairs and would like a feasibility study done first, before hiring an architect. Commissioner Pearson noted that there was on overwhelming response from the community to keep the pool open.

Ayes: Eichelkraut, Pearson, and Mayor Aussem.

Nays: Less. Motion carried.

Commissioner Pearson presented Resolution.

Moved by Commissioner Pearson that a Resolution authorizing the execution of a maintenance agreement between the City of Ottawa and Altorfer Power Systems, for the Police and Fire Station’s generator, be received and placed on file for public inspection.

Second by Eichelkraut.

Ayes: Eichelkraut, Pearson, Less, and Mayor Aussem.

Nays: None. Motion carried.

Commissioner Pearson presented Resolution.

Moved by Commissioner Pearson that a Resolution authorizing acceptance and execution of a proposal by Alpha Controls & Services, for the Police and Fire Station’s HVAC, be received and placed on file for public inspection.

Second by Eichelkraut.

Ayes: Eichelkraut, Pearson, Less, and Mayor Aussem.

Nays: None. Motion carried.

Commissioner Pearson presented Resolution.

Moved by Commissioner Pearson that a Resolution appointing, approving and authorizing the execution of an employment agreement for an appointed City Official in Dave Marvin as Playground and Recreation Director, be received and placed on file for public inspection.

Second by Eichelkraut.

Ayes: Eichelkraut, Pearson, Less, and Mayor Aussem.

Nays: None. Motion carried.

Commissioner Pearson presented Quote.

Moved by Commissioner Pearson that the Quote received from Stott Contracting LLC in the amount of $197,420.00 for site improvements at Allen Park, be approved, paid for from the General Corporate Fund, and competitive bidding be waived. Second by Eichelkraut.

Commissioner Less commented that the sea wall is in disrepair, but doesn’t feel that it is an emergency at this time. He added that the silt will have a negative impact on the trees and inquired about a CORE permit. Public Works Director, Tom Duttlinger, noted that the

condition is due too a neglect of repairs and that the sidewalk is undermined and fallen in. We would do the sea wall repairs now, while the ground is frozen, and apply for a national permit. Commissioner Eichelkraut said that we need to look at all of Allen Park. It’s time to look for grants to make it safer for the public.

Ayes: Eichelkraut, Pearson, and Mayor Aussem.

Nays: Less. Motion carried.

Commissioner Less presented Resolution.

Moved by Commissioner Less that a Resolution authorizing the execution of a purchase agreement between the City of Ottawa and Macqueen Equipment LLC, to purchase a Pierce Arrow XT PUC Platform fire truck, which has been on file for public inspection since January 4, 2022, be adopted.

Second by Eichelkraut.

Ayes: Eichelkraut, Pearson, Less, and Mayor Aussem.

Nays: None. Motion carried.

Commissioner Less presented Resolution.

Moved by Commissioner Less that a Resolution authorizing the execution of a preventative maintenance agreement between the City of Ottawa and Braniff Communications Inc., for the City’s warning sirens, which has been on file for public inspection since January 4, 2022, be adopted.

Second by Eichelkraut.

Ayes: Eichelkraut, Pearson, Less, and Mayor Aussem.

Nays: None. Motion carried.

Commissioner Less presented Annual Report of Police Chief.

Moved by Commissioner Less that the Annual Report of Police Chief, Brent A. Roalson, for calendar year 2021, be received and placed on file.

Second by Pearson.

Ayes: Eichelkraut, Pearson, Less, and Mayor Aussem.

Nays: None. Motion carried.

Commissioner Less presented Annual Report of Fire Chief.

Moved by Commissioner Less that the Annual Report of Fire Chief, Andrew Borkowski, for calendar year 2021, be received and placed on file.

Second by Pearson.

Ayes: Eichelkraut, Pearson, Less, and Mayor Aussem.

Nays: None. Motion carried.

Commissioner Less wished Commissioner Eichelkraut a Happy Birthday.

Mayor Aussem presented Ordinance.

Moved by Mayor Aussem that an Ordinance declaring surplus revenue in the Ottawa North TIF District special tax allocation fund and authorizing payment of that surplus revenue to the LaSalle County Treasurer for distribution to affected taxing districts on a pro rata basis, be received and placed on file for public inspection.

Second by Eichelkraut.

Ayes: Eichelkraut, Pearson, Less, and Mayor Aussem.

Nays: None. Motion carried.

Mayor Aussem presented Ordinance.

Moved by Mayor Aussem that an Ordinance declaring surplus revenue in the Ottawa East TIF District special tax allocation fund and authorizing payment of that surplus revenue to the LaSalle County Treasurer for distribution to affected taxing districts on a pro rata basis, be received and placed on file for public inspection.

Second by Eichelkraut.

Ayes: Eichelkraut, Pearson, Less, and Mayor Aussem.

Nays: None. Motion carried.

Mayor Aussem presented Resolution.

Moved by Mayor Aussem that a Resolution authorizing the execution of 2022 Music in the Park and 2022 Music in the Streets agreements by the Mayor, be adopted.

Second by Less.

Ayes: Eichelkraut, Pearson, Less, and Mayor Aussem.

Nays: None. Motion carried.

Mayor Aussem presented Resolution.

Moved by Mayor Aussem that a Resolution authorizing the Flood Commission to review and update the Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan, be adopted.

Second by Pearson.

Ayes: Eichelkraut, Pearson, Less, and Mayor Aussem.

Nays: None. Motion carried.

Mayor Aussem presented Resolution.

Moved by Mayor Aussem that a Resolution appointing Kari Hilton, term to expire July 2023, to the Playground and Recreation Board, be adopted.

Second by Less.

Ayes: Eichelkraut, Pearson, Less, and Mayor Aussem.

Nays: None. Motion carried.

Mayor Aussem presented Quote.

Moved by Mayor Aussem that the Quote received from Kayser Ford & Monroe Truck Equipment in the amount of $103,114.00 to purchase a 2022 Ford F550 truck with snow fighter package, be accepted and paid for from the Wastewater Fund.

Second by Pearson.

Ayes: Eichelkraut, Pearson, Less, and Mayor Aussem.

Nays: None. Motion carried.

Mayor Aussem presented motion to recess.

Moved by Mayor Aussem that this Council recess into Closed Session to discuss a matter of personnel.

Second by Less.

Ayes: Eichelkraut, Pearson, Less, and Mayor Aussem.

Nays: None. Motion carried. Council recessed at 7:20 p.m.

Mayor Aussem presented motion to recess.

Moved by Mayor Aussem that this Council reconvene from Closed Session Second by Less.

Ayes: Eichelkraut, Pearson, Less, and Mayor Aussem.

Nays: None. Motion carried.