City of Ottawa City Council met July 18.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
Present: Mayor Robert Hasty, Commissioners Thomas G. Ganiere, Marla K. Pearson, and Brent F. Barron.
Absent: Wayne A. Eichelkraut Jr.
Commissioner Ganiere presented minutes of previous meetings.
Moved by Commissioner Ganiere that the minutes of a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Ottawa, Illinois, held on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, and the minutes of a special meeting held on Thursday, July 6, 2023, both be approved as recorded in the permanent files of the City Clerk.
Second by Pearson.
Ayes: Ganiere, Pearson, Barron, and Mayor Hasty.
Nays: None.
John Bailey of 1113 Sunridge Drive expressed his concerns over an air b n b in his neighborhood. The house has no trash service and a garage filled with garbage. He would like to see the City create an air b n b Ordinance similar to Oak Park or Oakbrook.
Mayor Hasty presented Biweekly Salary Payroll.
Moved by Mayor Hasty that the Biweekly Salary Payroll of July 7, 2023, in the amount of $578,866.18, be approved and warrants issued.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Ganiere, Pearson, Barron, and Mayor Hasty.
Nays: None.
Mayor Hasty presented Bimonthly Expense Report.
Moved by Mayor Hasty that the Bimonthly Expense Report dated July 18, 2023, showing expenses in the amount of $2,702,072.08, be approved and warrants issued.
Second by Pearson.
Ayes: Ganiere, Pearson, Barron, and Mayor Hasty.
Nays: None.
Mayor Hasty presented Monthly Financial Report.
Moved by Mayor Hasty that the Monthly Financial Report of City Clerk, Shelly L. Munks, for the month of June 2023, be received and placed on file.
Second by Barron.
Ayes: Ganiere, Pearson, Barron, and Mayor Hasty.
Nays: None.
Mayor Hasty presented Resolution.
Moved by Mayor Hasty that a Resolution authorizing the execution of a commercial lease agreement between the City of Ottawa and Horizon House of the Illinois Valley Inc., for NCAT’s lease at 4140 Progress Blvd in Peru, which has been on file for public inspection since July 5, 2023, be adopted.
Second by Pearson.
Ayes: Ganiere, Pearson, Barron, and Mayor Hasty.
Nays: None.
Mayor Hasty presented Resolution.
Moved by Mayor Hasty that a Resolution authorizing the execution of a municipal lease purchase agreement with Midland States Bank, for a bobcat, bobcat truck loader, and Ford F550 truck, be received and placed on file for public inspection.
Second by Pearson.
Ayes: Ganiere, Pearson, Barron, and Mayor Hasty.
Nays: None.
Mayor Hasty presented Resolution.
Moved by Mayor Hasty that a Resolution authorizing the execution of the Downstate Operating Assistance Program Grant agreement between the City of Ottawa and IDOT, for NCAT, be received and placed on file for public inspection.
Second by Barron.
Ayes: Ganiere, Pearson, Barron, and Mayor Hasty.
Nays: None.
Mayor Hasty presented Resolution.
Moved by Mayor Hasty that a Resolution authorizing the execution of the Section 5311 Program Grant agreement between the City of Ottawa and IDOT, for NCAT, be received and placed on file for public inspection.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Ganiere, Pearson, Barron, and Mayor Hasty.
Nays: None.
Mayor Hasty reminded of Music in the Park with Wayne’s absence.
Commissioner Pearson presented Resolution.
Moved by Commissioner Pearson that a Resolution authorizing the execution of a proposal for professional engineering services by Chamlin & Associates Inc., for the City Hall stair replacement, which has been on file for public inspection since July 5, 2023, be adopted.
Second by Barron.
Ayes: Ganiere, Pearson, Barron, and Mayor Hasty.
Nays: None.
Commissioner Pearson noted that the next items are in relation to Peck Park. She has received a few phone calls about the safety of the playground equipment.
Commissioner Pearson presented Quote.
Moved by Commissioner Pearson that the Quote received from Pecover in the amount of $13,900.00 to paint the chain link fence around the tennis courts at Peck Park, be approved and paid for from the General Corporate Fund.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Ganiere, Pearson, Barron, and Mayor Hasty.
Nays: None.
Commissioner Pearson presented Quote.
Moved by Commissioner Pearson that the Quote received from Obsidian Asphalt Paving Inc. in the amount of $99,859.76 to grade and pave the tennis courts at Peck Park, be approved, competitive bidding be waived, and paid for from the General Corporate Fund.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Ganiere, Pearson, Barron, and Mayor Hasty.
Nays: None.
Commissioner Pearson presented Quote.
Moved by Commissioner Pearson that the Quote received from US Tennis Court Construction in the amount of $33,685.00 for painting the surfaces of the tennis courts at Peck Park, be approved, competitive bidding be waived, and paid for from the General Corporate Fund.
Second by Barron.
Ayes: Ganiere, Pearson, Barron, and Mayor Hasty.
Nays: None.
Commissioner Pearson gave an update on Thornton Park. There is a new 3 hole multi golf course. It was designed by Dana Vicich as a soccer or foot golf course.
Commissioner Barron presented Change Order.
Moved by Commissioner Barron that Change Order #1 from Fischer Excavating Inc.in the increased amount of $31,095.00 for the LongTerm Control Plan project, be accepted and paid for from the General Corporate Fund.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Ganiere, Pearson, Barron, and Mayor Hasty.
Nays: None.
Mayor Hasty presented Resolution.
Moved by Mayor Hasty that a Resolution authorizing an extension and amendments to the collective bargaining agreement between the City of Ottawa and the Police Benevolent Labor Committee, which has been on file for public inspection since July 5, 2023, be adopted.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Ganiere, Pearson, Barron, and Mayor Hasty.
Nays: None.
Mayor Hasty presented Resolution.
Moved by Mayor Hasty that a Resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement between the City of Ottawa and Advanced Information Mapping Systems Inc., for GIS services, which has been on file for public inspection since July 5, 2023, be adopted.
Second by Barron.
Ayes: Ganiere, Pearson, Barron, and Mayor Hasty.
Nays: None.
Mayor Hasty presented Resolution.
Moved by Mayor Hasty that a Resolution appointing Lloyd Chapman to the Special Events Committee, term to expire July 18, 2025, be adopted.
Second by Pearson.
Ayes: Ganiere, Pearson, Barron, and Mayor Hasty.
Nays: None.
Mayor Hasty presented Resolution.
Moved by Mayor Hasty that a Resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement for application and administration services for a Community Development Block Grant corona virus business resiliency program with NCICG, be received and placed on file for public inspection.
Second by Pearson.
Ayes: Ganiere, Pearson, Barron, and Mayor Hasty.
Nays: None.
Mayor Hasty presented Resolution.
Moved by Mayor Hasty that a Resolution approving and authorizing the execution of an employment agreement for an appointed City Official in Cortney DeArcos as Office Assistant to Finance, be received and placed on file for public inspection.
Second by Barron.
Ayes: Ganiere, Pearson, Barron, and Mayor Hasty.
Nays: None.
Mayor Hasty presented Resolution.
Moved by Mayor Hasty that a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute intergovernmental cooperation agreements for the Community Development Block Grant corona virus business resiliency program, be received and placed on file for public inspection.
Second by Barron.
Ayes: Ganiere, Pearson, Barron, and Mayor Hasty.
Nays: None.
Mayor Hasty presented Buyer’s Order.
Moved by Mayor Hasty that the Buyer’s Order from Jeff Perry in the amount of $59,365.26 to purchase a 2024 GMC Sierra 2500HD Truck to be used by the Public Works Department be approved and the City Clerk be authorized to secure financing on this truck.
Second by Barron.
Ayes: Ganiere, Barron, and Mayor Hasty.
Nays: None. Pearson abstained.
Mayor Hasty reminded that the 3rd Friday of the month is this coming Friday. They have 22 vendors signed up and free axe throwing.
Mayor Hasty presented motion to adjourn.
Moved by Mayor Hasty that this regular meeting be adjourned.
Second by Pearson.
Ayes: Ganiere, Pearson, Barron, and Mayor Hasty.
Nays: None. Council adjourned at 7:26 p.m.
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