City of Ottawa City Council met May 17.
Here is 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 Mayor Daniel F. Aussem.
Absent: Marla K. Pearson.
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, May 3, 2022, be approved as recorded in the permanent files of the City Clerk.
Second by Less.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Less and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Bob Anderson, AFSCME president, recognized his coworkers and noted that May 15 through May 21 is Public Workers Week.
Commissioner Eichelkraut presented Biweekly Salary Payroll.
Moved by Commissioner Eichelkraut that the Biweekly Salary Payroll of May 13, 2022, in the amount of $589,500.99, be approved and warrants issued.
Second by Ganiere.
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 May 17, 2022, showing expenses in the amount of $1,520,962.06, be approved and warrants issued.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, 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 2022, be received and placed on file.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Less and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Commissioner Ganiere presented Request.
Moved by Commissioner Ganiere the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for Bids for the 2023 Water main replacements. Bids will be received until Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at 9:30 a.m.
Second by Eichelkraut.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Less and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Commissioner Ganiere presented Quote.
Moved by Commissioner Ganiere that the Quote received from RNOW Inc. in the amount of $9,143.00 for a push camera for the Wastewater Department be accepted and paid for from the Wastewater Fund.
Second by Less.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Less and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Commissioner Ganiere presented Quote.
Moved by Commissioner Ganiere that the Quote received from Xylem in the amount of $37,125.00 for a pump to be used by the Wastewater Department be accepted and paid for from the Wastewater Fund.
Second by Eichelkraut.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Less and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Aussem presented presented Quote.
Moved by Mayor Aussem that the Quote received from Mayou Roofing and Supply in the amount of $173,967.00 for the Police and Fire Station be accepted and paid for from the General Corporate Fund.
Second by Less.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Less and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Aussem presented Resolution.
Moved by Mayor Aussem that a Resolution appropriating a supplemental $302,000.00 of Motor Fuel Tax Funds for Autumnwood Drive and Evans Street from Bluff Street to N. 30th Road, 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 the execution of an engineering services agreement between the City of Ottawa and Renwick & Associates Inc. for the reconstruction of Autumnwood Drive and Evans 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 amendment to the Grant agreement between the City of Ottawa and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, for Thornton Park’s OSLAD grant, be received and placed on file for public inspection.
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 the execution of an intergovernmental agreement between the City of Ottawa and the City of Marseilles regarding the swimming pool and park supervisors for recreation purposes, 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 Request.
Moved by Mayor Aussem that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for Bids for the 2022 Curb Replacement project. Bids will be received until Thursday, June 2, 2022, at 10:00 a.m.
Second by Less.
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 an engagement agreement between the City of Ottawa and IO Solutions, for entry level police officer hiring testing, be received and placed on file for public inspection.
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 10-43 of the Municipal Code of the City of Ottawa, LaSalle County, Illinois, regarding the extension of liquor licenses and prorating fees, which has been on file for public inspection since May 3, 2022, be passed and approved.
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 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, which has been
on file for public inspection since May 3, 2022, be passed and approved.
Second by Eichelkraut.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Less and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Aussem presented Ordinance.
Moved by Mayor Aussem that an Ordinance providing for the office of Human Resource Director in the City of Ottawa, LaSalle County, Illinois, and defining the duties thereof, 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 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, which has been on file for public inspection since May 3, 2022, 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 to enter into an agreement for administration and coordination services with NCICG for a community development block grant for a combined sewer separation project, be received and placed on file for public inspection.
Second by Less.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Less and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Aussem presented Resolution.
Moved by Mayor Aussem that a Resolution accepting a grant and dedication of right of way from Ottawa KGR LLC which conveys a portion for McKinley Road for public roadway and public utilities, 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 adopting and approving multiple employee policies for the City of Ottawa, be received and placed on file for public inspection.
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 from the Ottawa American Legion Auxiliary to hold their Annual Poppy Days on Thursday, May 26, and Friday, May 27, 2022, and to distribute poppies in Washington Square on Monday, May 30, both be approved and the City Departments involved be notified of the events.
Second by Less.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Less and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Aussem presented Bid.
Moved by Mayor Aussem that the Bid received from Illinois Valley PADS in the amount of $100.00 for 1120 Canal Street, be received and placed on file and referred to Staff for review and recommendation.
Second by Less.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Less and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Aussem presented Proclamation.
Moved by Mayor Aussem that a Proclamation naming May 21 through May 27 as National Safe Boating Week in the City of Ottawa, be adopted.
Second by Eichelkraut.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Less and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Aussem presented Proclamation as New Business.
Moved by Mayor Aussem that a Proclamation naming May 11 through May 17 as National Police Week in the City of Ottawa, be adopted.
Second by Less.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, 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, Ganiere, Less and Mayor Aussem.
Nays: None. Motion carried. Council recessed at 7:20 p.m.
Mayor Aussem presented motion to reconvene.
Moved by Mayor Aussem that this Council reconvene from Closed Session.
Second by Ganiere.
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 7:50 p.m.
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