Illinois Valley Times

City of Ottawa City Council met May 3.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

Present: Wayne A. Eichelkraut Jr., Thomas G. Ganiere, James J. Less, Marla K. Pearson 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, April 19, 2022, and the minutes of a special meeting held on Friday, April 29, 2022, both be approved as recorded in the permanent files of the City Clerk.

Second by Less.

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

Nays: None. Motion carried.

Bob Eschbach addressed the Council about the news PADS shelter. The legal description included 10,000 square feet and the lateral Canal piece. The Canal Association would like green space and an observation area for the old lock from the I & M Canal. Eschbach added that he would like to see a balance between the PADS shelter, lateral canal, and green space. Arnie Bandstra added that the Canal Association and City received an award for the Canal project. He felt we needed a master plan with cost estimates for maintenance. This could be partially achieved through grant money and volunteers. Mayor Aussem responded that the Canal project is costing an additional $280,000.00. It needs a new liner, extended discharge lines, and standpipes for the drain.

Commissioner Eichelkraut presented Biweekly Salary Payroll.

Moved by Commissioner Eichelkraut that the Biweekly Salary Payroll of April 29, 2022, in the amount of $498,994.62, be approved and warrants issued.

Second by Less.

Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, 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 May 3, 2022, showing expenses in the amount of $427,037.65, be approved and warrants issued.

Second by Pearson.

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

Nays: None. Motion carried.

Commissioner Eichelkraut presented Resolution.

Moved by Commissioner Eichelkraut that a Resolution authorizing a research, marketing and consulting services agreement between the City of Ottawa and Next Site, which has been on file for public inspection since April 19, 2022, be adopted.

Second by Ganiere.

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

Nays: None. Motion carried.

Commissioner Eichelkraut presented Ordinance.

Moved by Commissioner Eichelkraut that an Ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for the fiscal year commencing May 1, 2021, be passed and approved.

Second by Ganiere.

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

Nays: None. Motion carried.

Commissioner Pearson presented Quote.

Moved by Commissioner Pearson that the Quote received from Smith’s Sales & Service in the amount of $29,765.00 to purchase a new mower and spreader for the Public Works Department, be accepted and paid for from the General Corporate Fund. 

Second by Eichelkraut.

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

Nays: None. Motion carried.

Commissioner Pearson presented Proposal.

Moved by Commissioner Pearson that the Proposal received from H & H Builders Inc. in an amount not to exceed of $18,000.00 for interior painting at City Hall, be accepted and paid for from the General Corporate Fund.

Second by Ganiere.

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

Nays: None. Motion carried.

Commissioner Pearson presented Quote.

Moved by Commissioner Pearson that the Quote received from McConnaughhay & Sons in the amount of $11,400.00 to repair the roof at the Scouting Museum, be accepted and paid for from the General Corporate Fund.

Second by Eichelkraut.

Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Pearson, 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 April 2022, be received and placed on file.

Second by Eichelkraut.

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

Nays: None. Motion carried.

Commissioner Less presented Report of Fire Chief.

Moved by Commissioner Less that the Report of Retired Fire Chief, Andrew Borkowski, for the month of April 2022, be received and placed on file.

Second by Pearson.

Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Pearson, 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 April 2022, be received and placed on file.

Second by Less.

Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Pearson, 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 showing fines collected of $1,495.00 for the month of April 2022, be received and placed on file. 

Second by Ganiere.

Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Pearson, 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 April 2022, be received and placed on file.

Second by Pearson.

Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Pearson, 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 2 participants in the amount of $859.04 for the month of April 2022, be approved and paid for from the General Corporate Fund.

Second by Ganiere.

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

Nays: None. Motion carried.

Mayor Aussem presented Ordinance.

Moved by Mayor Aussem that an Ordinance approving and authorizing the execution of a tax increment financing district redevelopment agreement between the City of Ottawa and Watchtower Development LLC, for property located at 909 Clinton Street, be received and placed on file for public inspection.

Second by Eichelkraut.

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

Nays: None. Motion carried.

Mayor Aussem presented Ordinance.

Moved by Mayor Aussem that an Ordinance approving and authorizing the execution of a tax increment financing district redevelopment agreement between the City of Ottawa and Ottawa Plant Food Inc., which has been on file for public inspection since February 1, 2022, be passed and approved.

Second by Pearson.

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

Nays: None. Motion carried.

Mayor Aussem presented Resolution.

Moved by Mayor Aussem 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, which has been on file for public inspection April 19, 2022, be adopted. 

Second by Less.

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

Nays: None. Motion carried.

Mayor Aussem presented Resolution.

Moved by Mayor Aussem that a Resolution authorizing the execution of local agency company agreements between the City of Ottawa and MBL USA Corporation, Petsmart Distribution Inc., Sigma Graphics Inc., and Tyson Fresh Meats Inc., for the Stevenson Road project, be received and placed on file for public inspection.

Second by Eichelkraut.

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

Nays: None. Motion carried.

Mayor Aussem presented Report of Zoning Board of Appeals.

Moved by Mayor Aussem that the Report of the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting held on Thursday, April 21, 2022, considering a variance from the Fence Ordinance from River and Allison Abram for property located at 317 W. Glover Street, be received and placed on file. Be it further moved, the Council concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and the variance to allow a 6 foot fence in the front yard be granted and the follow up Ordinance be passed and approved.

Second by Pearson.

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

Nays: None. Motion carried.

Mayor Aussem presented Report of Zoning Board of Appeals.

Moved by Mayor Aussem that the Report of the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting held on Thursday, April 21, 2022, considering a side yard setback variance request from Helen Mlynarski for property located at 805 Webster Street, be received and placed on file. Be it further moved, the Council concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and the side yard setback variance to construct a new garage be granted and the follow up Ordinance be passed and approved.

Second by Less.

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

Nays: None. Motion carried.

Mayor Aussem presented Report of Zoning Board of Appeals.

Moved by Mayor Aussem that the Report of the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting held on Thursday, April 21, 2022, considering variance requests from Roddy LaPradd for property located at 712 Griffith Court, be received and placed on file. Be it further moved, the Council concur with the recommendation of the Zoning Board of Appeals and the front and side yard setbacks be granted and a building area variance to allow a building up to 42% of the lot size to construct a new house be granted and the follow up Ordinance be passed and approved.

Second by Ganiere.

Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Pearson, 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 25, 2022, considering a conditional use permit request for event space from CL Real Estate Development for property located at 814-818 and 822-824 LaSalle Street, be received and placed on file. Be it further moved, the Council concur with the recommendation of the Plan Commission and the conditional use permit be granted and the follow up Ordinance be passed and approved.

Second by Eichelkraut.

Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Pearson, 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 25, 2022, considering Preliminary and Final plat approvals from First Federal Savings Bank for property located at 411-433 W. Main Street, be received and placed on file. Be it further moved, the Council concur with the recommendation of the Plan Commission and the Preliminary and Final plats be approved and the follow up Ordinance be passed and approved.

Second by Less.

Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Pearson, 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 25, 2022, considering revised Preliminary plat approval for Harbor Village at Heritage Harbor’s Planned Unit Development, be received and placed on file. Be it further moved, the Council concur with the recommendation of the Plan Commission and the Preliminary plat be approved and the follow up Ordinance be passed and approved. 

Second by Less.

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

Nays: None. Motion carried.

Mayor Aussem presented Ordinance.

Moved by Mayor Aussem that an Ordinance amending Section 10-43 of the Municipal Code of the City of Ottawa, LaSalle County, Illinois, regarding the extension of liquor licenses and prorating fees, be received and placed on file for public inspection. 

Second by Eichelkraut.

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

Nays: None. Motion carried. Council adjourned at 7:27 p.m.

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