Illinois Valley Times

City of Ottawa City Council met Dec. 17

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

Roll Call

Pledge of Allegiance

Approval of minutes

Anyone wishing to appear before the Council

Public Hearing – Tax Levy

Commissioner Eichelkraut, Accounts and Finance

1. Biweekly Salary Payroll

2. Bimonthly Expense Report

3. Monthly Financial Report

4. Ordinance – Tax levy

5. Ordinance – Abating the tax levy for year 2024 - $2.485M of GO Bonds Series 2009

6. Ordinance – Abating the tax levy for year 2024 - $4.770M of GO Bonds Series 2017

7. Ordinance – Abating the tax levy for year 2024 - $3.700M of GO Bonds Series 2020

8. Ordinance – Abating the tax levy for year 2024 - $4.520M of GO Bonds Series 2021A

9. Ordinance – Abating the tax levy for year 2024 - $8.860M of GO Bonds Series 2021B

10. Ordinance – Abating the tax levy for year 2024 - $5.095M of GO Bonds Series 2022A

11. Ordinance – Abating the tax levy for year 2024 - $1.530M of GO Bonds Series 2022B

12. Ordinance - Abating the tax levy for year 2024 - $1.415M of GO Bonds Series 2023

Commissioner Ganiere, Public Health & Safety

1. Resolution – Authorizing a proposal for grant assistance services with Lexipol - radios

2. Resolution – Authorizing a memorandum of understanding with multiple Fire Departments – radios

3. Motion to approve the Quote from Air One Equipment Inc. – hoses for the Fire Department

Commissioner Pearson, Public Improvements

1. Resolution – Authorizing an intergovernmental agreement with LaSalle County – Seal Coating

Commissioner Barron, Public Property

1. Change Order #1 from J.W. Ossola Co. Inc. – Oak Terrace Watermain Extension Project

Mayor Hasty

1. Resolution - Authorizing an employment agreement for an appointed City Official – Haley Roalson

2. Resolution – Appointing & authorizing an employment agreement for Michael Cheatham – Chief of Police

3. Resolution - Appointing & authorizing an employment agreement for Marc Hoster – Police Captain

4. Resolution – Reappointing Tim McTaggart to the Board of Fire & Police Commissioners

5. Proclamation

https://cityofottawa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/agen12172024.pdf