City of Ottawa City Council met Aug. 15.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
Present: Mayor Robert Hasty, Commissioners Wayne A. Eichelkraut Jr., Thomas G. Ganiere, and Marla K. Pearson.
Absent: Brent F. Barron.
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, August 1, 2023, be approved as recorded in the permanent files of the City Clerk.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Pearson, and Mayor Hasty.
Nays: None.
Mayor Hasty swore in the Ottawa Police Department’s new therapy dog, Rookie Brewer. A check presentation to the Police Benevolent & Protective Association in the amount of $132.00 was made with coins from the fountain in Washington Park and was matched by our local AFSMCE union. The checks will go towards the back to school shop with a cop program.
Commissioner Eichelkraut presented Biweekly Salary Payroll.
Moved by Commissioner Eichelkraut that the Biweekly Salary Payroll of August 4, 2023, in the amount of $568,064.47, be approved and warrants issued.
Second by Pearson.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Pearson, and Mayor Hasty.
Nays: None.
Commissioner Eichelkraut presented Bimonthly Expense Report.
Moved by Commissioner Eichelkraut that the Bimonthly Expense Report dated August 15, 2023, showing expenses in the amount of $2,212,767.39, be approved and warrants issued.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Pearson, and Mayor Hasty.
Nays: None.
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 July 2023, be received and placed on file.
Second by Pearson.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Pearson, and Mayor Hasty.
Nays: None.
Commissioner Eichelkraut announced that Music in the Park is being extended by the two dates of September 9 and September 16.
Commissioner Ganiere presented Resolution.
Moved by Commissioner Ganiere that a Resolution authorizing the execution of an intergovernmental cooperation agreement between the City of Ottawa and the Housing Authority for LaSalle County, regarding Police patrol services, which has been on file for public inspection since August 1, 2023, be adopted.
Second by Pearson.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Pearson, and Mayor Hasty.
Nays: None.
Commissioner Ganiere presented Quotes.
Moved by Commissioner Ganiere that the Quote received from Buffalo Range and Gun Company and Strohman Enterprise Inc. in the combined amount of $17,337.03 for patrol rifles for the Ottawa Police Department, be approved and paid for from the Drug Fund.
Second by Pearson.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Pearson, and Mayor Hasty.
Nays: None.
Commissioner Ganiere presented Quote.
Moved by Commissioner Ganiere that the Quote received from Philips Healthcare in the amount of $32,914.80 for defibrillators, printers and mounts, for the Ottawa Fire Department, be approved and paid for from the General Corporate Fund.
Second by Eichelkraut.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Pearson, and Mayor Hasty.
Nays: None.
Commissioner Pearson presented Resolution.
Moved by Commissioner Pearson that a Resolution authorizing the execution of 3 service agreements between the City of Ottawa and Aramark Uniform Services, for mats at the Police and Fire Station and City Hall, which has been on file for public inspection since August 1, 2023, be adopted.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Pearson, and Mayor Hasty.
Nays: None.
Commissioner Pearson presented Resolution.
Moved by Commissioner Pearson that a Resolution authorizing the execution of a Sentricon termite service agreement between the City of Ottawa and Quik Kill Pest Eliminators, which has been on file for public inspection since August 1, 2023, be adopted.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Pearson, and Mayor Hasty.
Nays: None.
Commissioner Pearson presented Resolution.
Moved by Commissioner Pearson that a Resolution authorizing the execution of a proposal for resurfacing and pavement marking improvements from Advanced Asphalt Company for Madison Street, which has been on file for public inspection since August 1, 2023, be adopted.
Second by Eichelkraut.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Pearson, and Mayor Hasty.
Nays: None.
Commissioner Pearson presented Resolution.
Moved by Commissioner Pearson that a Resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement authorizing a subscription renewal between the City of Ottawa and ALL DATA LLC, for vehicle repair software, which has been on file for public inspection since August 1, 2023, be adopted.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Pearson, and Mayor Hasty.
Nays: None.
Commissioner Pearson presented Resolution.
Moved by Commissioner Pearson that a Resolution authorizing the execution of a proposal for professional engineering services by Chamin & Associates Inc., for the Fox River Bridge utilities design, be received and placed on file for public inspection.
Second by Eichelkraut.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Pearson, and Mayor Hasty.
Nays: None.
Commissioner Pearson presented Resolution.
Moved by Commissioner Pearson that a Resolution requesting permission from the Illinois Department of Transportation to temporarily close LaSalle Street from Lafayette Street to Lincoln Place on Sunday, October 1, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. for the Fall Festival Parade, be adopted.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Pearson, and Mayor Hasty.
Nays: None.
Commissioner Pearson presented Quote.
Moved by Commissioner Pearson that the Quote received from Grand Rapids Enterprises Inc. in the amount of $38,000.00 for the Peck Park parking lot expansion project, be approved and paid for from the General Corporate Fund.
Second by Eichelkraut.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Pearson, and Mayor Hasty.
Nays: None.
Mayor Hasty presented Resolution.
Moved by Mayor Hasty that a Resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement for professional engineering services between the City of Ottawa and Fehr Graham and Associates LLC, for the East Wastewater Treatment Plant, which has been on file for public inspection since August 1, 2023, be adopted.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Pearson, and Mayor Hasty.
Nays: None.
Mayor Hasty presented Resolution.
Moved by Mayor Hasty that a Resolution authorizing the execution of a proposal between the City of Ottawa and Halm Electrical Contracting Inc., for the Main Water Plant VFD, which has been on file for public inspection since August 1, 2023, be adopted.
Second by Eichelkraut.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Pearson, and Mayor Hasty.
Nays: None.
Mayor Hasty presented Resolution.
Moved by Mayor Hasty that a Resolution authorizing the execution of a contract of sale between the City of Ottawa and Halterman-Reynolds LLC, for 7.91 acres of property for the new Wastewater Treatment Plant, which has been on file for public inspection since August 1, 2023, be adopted.
Second by Pearson.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Pearson, and Mayor Hasty.
Nays: None.
Mayor Hasty presented Resolution.
Moved by Mayor Hasty that a Resolution authorizing the execution of an access and utility easement agreement between the City of Ottawa and Halterman-Reynolds LLC, which has been on file for public inspection since August 1, 2023, be adopted.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Pearson, and Mayor Hasty.
Nays: None.
Mayor Hasty added that 2 trees from the Creedon lot were replanted in Allen Park.
Mayor Hasty presented Resolution.
Moved by Mayor Hasty that a Resolution approving and authorizing the execution of employment agreements and addendums for appointed City Officials, be received and placed on file for public inspection.
Second by Eichelkraut.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Pearson, and Mayor Hasty.
Nays: None.
Mayor Hasty presented Resolution.
Moved by Mayor Hasty that a Resolution authorizing the execution of a renewal agreement between the City of Ottawa and Medcom Benefit Solutions, for 2023-2025 ACA reporting, be received and placed on file for public inspection.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Pearson, and Mayor Hasty.
Nays: None.
Mayor Hasty presented Resolution.
Moved by Mayor Hasty that a Resolution authorizing the execution of a master services agreement between the City of Ottawa and Premise Health Employer Solutions LLC, for employee wellness screenings, be received and placed on file for public inspection.
Second by Pearson.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Pearson, and Mayor Hasty.
Nays: None.
Mayor Hasty presented Resolution.
Moved by Mayor Hasty that a Resolution authorizing the execution of an access to property and demolition agreement between the City of Ottawa and Katharine A. Orsini, for property located at 600 W. Madison Street, be received and placed on file for public inspection.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Pearson, 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, Daniel and Cathy Kain, and James and Kathleen Vandervort, regarding Kain’s Deer Timber Subdivision Phase 2 Outlot 1 and maintenance thereof, be received and placed on file for public inspection.
Second by Pearson.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Pearson, and Mayor Hasty.
Nays: None.
Mayor Hasty presented Ordinance.
Moved by Mayor Hasty that an Ordinance amending Chapter 102 of the Municipal Code of the City of Ottawa, LaSalle County, Illinois, regarding parking, be passed and approved.
Second by Ganiere.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Pearson, and Mayor Hasty.
Nays: None.
Mayor Hasty presented Ordinance.
Moved by Mayor Hasty that an Ordinance amending Chapter 84 of the Municipal Code of the City of Ottawa, LaSalle County, Illinois, regarding stormwater management, be passed and approved.
Second by Pearson.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Pearson, and Mayor Hasty.
Nays: None.
Mayor Hasty presented Request.
Moved by Mayor Hasty that the Request for a fundraiser from the Knights of Columbus to hold their annual tootsie roll drive on Friday, September 22, and Saturday, September 23, at the intersection of Route 23 and Norris Drive, be approved and the City Departments involved be notified of the event.
Second by Pearson.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Pearson, and Mayor Hasty.
Nays: None.
Mayor Hasty reminded that kids are back in school and to be mindful of buses and traffic.
Mayor Hasty presented motion to adjourn.
Moved by Mayor Hasty that this regular meeting be adjourned.
Second by Eichelkraut.
Ayes: Eichelkraut, Ganiere, Pearson, and Mayor Hasty.
Nays: None. Council adjourned at 7:22 p.m.
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