City of Ottawa City Council met April 19
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
Regular meeting of the Council of the City of Ottawa, Illinois.
Present: Wayne A. Eichelkraut Jr., Thomas G. Ganiere, James J. Less, and Marla K. Pearson
Absent: Mayor Daniel F. Aussem.
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, April 5, 2022, be approved as recorded in the permanent files of the City Clerk.
Second by Pearson.
Ayes: Ganiere, Pearson, Less and Mayor Pro Tem Eichelkraut.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Jeff Hettrick, Director of the Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce read a prepared statement of support for the updated comprehensive plan. He stated that numerous Chamber members are in support of the YMCA and the proposed riverfront development that is included in the update.
A public hearing was held next on the proposed Operating Budget for fiscal year 23. City Treasurer, Don Harris, commented that the overall budget has a projected deficit of $11.8 million. The General Corporate Fund’s deficit is $176,000.00 and our reserves will cover the shortfall. The budget is 9.3% more than last year and has an overall total of around $67 million. With no one from the public commenting, Mayor Pro Tem Eichelkraut declared the hearing closed at 7:19 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Eichelkraut presented Biweekly Salary Payroll.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Eichelkraut that the Biweekly Salary Payroll of April 15, 2022, in the amount of $485,043.58, be approved and warrants issued.
Second by Less.
Ayes: Ganiere, Pearson, Less and Mayor Pro Tem Eichelkraut.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Pro Tem Eichelkraut presented Monthly Expense Report.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Eichelkraut that the Monthly Expense Report of April 19, 2022, showing expenses in the amount of $2,497,196.65, be approved and warrants issued.
Second by Less.
Ayes: Ganiere, Pearson, Less and Mayor Pro Tem Eichelkraut.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Pro Tem Eichelkraut presented Monthly Financial Report.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Eichelkraut that the Monthly Financial Report of City Clerk, Shelly L. Munks, for the month of March 2022, be received and placed on file.
Second by Less.
Ayes: Ganiere, Pearson, Less and Mayor Pro Tem Eichelkraut.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Pro Tem Eichelkraut presented Resolution.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Eichelkraut that a Resolution authorizing an application for a capital assistance grant for paratransit vehicles under the Illinois Department of Transportation general authority to make such grants, for NCAT, which has been on file for public inspection since April 5, 2022, be adopted.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Ganiere, Pearson, Less and Mayor Pro Tem Eichelkraut.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Pro Tem Eichelkraut presented Resolution.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Eichelkraut that a Resolution authorizing a research, marketing and consulting services agreement between the City of Ottawa and Next Site, be received and placed on file for public inspection.
Second by Pearson.
Ayes: Ganiere, Pearson, Less and Mayor Pro Tem Eichelkraut.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Pro Tem Eichelkraut presented Ordinance.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Eichelkraut that an Ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for fiscal year 2023, be received and placed on file for public inspection.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Ganiere, Pearson, Less and Mayor Pro Tem Eichelkraut.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Commissioner Ganiere presented Resolution.
Moved by Commissioner Ganiere that a Resolution authorizing the execution of a drug and alcohol testing consortium and enrollment agreement between the City of Ottawa and Midwest Truckers Association Inc., regarding AFSCME, which has been on file for public inspection since April 5, 2022, be adopted.
Second by Less.
Ayes: Ganiere, Pearson, Less and Mayor Pro Tem Eichelkraut.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Commissioner Ganiere presented Resolution.
Moved by Commissioner Ganiere that a Resolution authorizing the execution of an engineering, design, and construction services agreement between the City of Ottawa and Etscheid Duttlinger & Associates Inc., for the 2023 watermain replacements, be received and placed on file for public inspection.
Second by Pearson.
Ayes: Ganiere, Pearson, Less and Mayor Pro Tem Eichelkraut.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Commissioner Ganiere presented Resolution.
Moved by Commissioner Ganiere that a Resolution authorizing the execution of a proposal for effluent pump replacement by Gasvoda & Associates Inc., be received and placed on file for public inspection.
Second by Pearson.
Ayes: Ganiere, Pearson, Less and Mayor Pro Tem Eichelkraut.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Commissioner Less presented Estimate.
Moved by Commissioner Less that an Estimate received from Cole Radio Communications in the amount of $17,072.06, for equipment for the new squads, be accepted and paid for from the General Corporate Fund.
Second by Pearson.
Ayes: Ganiere, Pearson, Less and Mayor Pro Tem Eichelkraut.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Commissioner Less presented Resolution.
Moved by Commissioner Less that a Resolution authorizing the execution of a side letter agreement between the City of Ottawa and the Police Benevolent Labor Committee, regarding lateral hires, be received and placed on file for public inspection.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Ganiere, Pearson, Less and Mayor Pro Tem Eichelkraut.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Commissioner Less presented Resolution.
Moved by Commissioner Less that a Resolution authorizing the execution of an engagement agreement between the City of Ottawa and IOS Solutions, regarding firefighter hiring, be received and placed on file for public inspection.
Second by Pearson.
Ayes: Ganiere, Pearson, Less and Mayor Pro Tem Eichelkraut.
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 WTH Technology Inc., for software for the Fire Department, be received and placed on file for public inspection.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Ganiere, Pearson, Less and Mayor Pro Tem Eichelkraut.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Pro Tem Eichelkraut presented Resolution.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Eichelkraut that a Resolution to enter into an agreement for administration and coordination services with NCICG for an EDA Grant for Stevenson Road, which has been on file for public inspection since April 5, 2022, be adopted.
Second by Pearson.
Ayes: Ganiere, Pearson, Less and Mayor Pro Tem Eichelkraut.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Pro Tem Eichelkraut presented Resolution.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Eichelkraut that a Resolution authorizing the execution of employment agreements and an addendum to an employment agreement for appointed City Officials in David Noble as Director of Economic Development, Glen Cole as Police IT Manager, Michael Cheatham as Police Captain, Jeffrey Bangert as Police Captain, and Brent Roalson as Police Chief, which has been on file for public inspection since April 5, 2022, be adopted.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Ganiere, Pearson, Less and Mayor Pro Tem Eichelkraut.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Pro Tem Eichelkraut presented Resolution.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Eichelkraut that a Resolution appointing, approving, and authorizing the execution of an addendum to the employment agreement for Andrew Borkowski as Fire Chief, be received and placed on file for public inspection.
Second by Pearson.
Ayes: Ganiere, Pearson, Less and Mayor Pro Tem Eichelkraut.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Pro Tem Eichelkraut presented Resolution.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Eichelkraut that a Resolution adopting the comprehensive plan update, be adopted.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Ganiere, Pearson, Less and Mayor Pro Tem Eichelkraut.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Pro Tem Eichelkraut presented Resolution.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Eichelkraut that a Resolution authorizing the execution of a fireworks display agreement between the City of Ottawa and J & M Displays Inc., for the 4th of July fireworks, be received and placed on file for public inspection.
Second by Less.
Ayes: Ganiere, Pearson, Less and Mayor Pro Tem Eichelkraut.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Pro Tem Eichelkraut presented Resolution.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Eichelkraut that a Resolution authorizing the execution of a lease agreement between the City of Ottawa and Sainte Genevieve Riverboat LLC, be received and placed on file for public inspection.
Second by Less.
Ayes: Ganiere, Pearson, Less and Mayor Pro Tem Eichelkraut.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Pro Tem Eichelkraut presented motion to adjourn.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Eichelkraut that this regular meeting be adjourned.
Second by Less.
Ayes: Ganiere, Pearson, Less and Mayor Pro Tem Eichelkraut.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Council adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
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