City Council - Regular Meeting

recorded to the permanent files of the city clerk. Okay, I get a second. Second. Commissioner Gayer. Roll call. I crouch. Hi. Gorier. Hi. Pearson. I. Baron. I. Mayor. I. Is there anyone wishing to appear before the council? Okay. On to Commissioner Aker's report. Moved by Commissioner Akr that the bi-weekly salary payroll of March 13, 2026 in the amount of $618,375.81 be approved and warrants issued. I get a second. Second. Commissioner Pearson. Roll call. Eglecraut. Hi, Ger. Hi, Pearson. I Baron. Hi, Mayor. Hi.

Moved by Commissioner Ekler that the bimonthly expense report dated March 16th, 2026 showing expenses in the amount of 1,787,1.17 be approved at warrants issued. Okay, I got a second. Second. Commissioner Baron. Roll call. Echo. I Gori. Pearson. I. Baron. I. Mayor. I. Moved by Commissioner Ekler that the monthly financial report of city clerk Shel. Rollson for the month of February 2026 be received and placed on file. Okay, I have a second. Second. Commissioner Ger, roll call. Eichelkraut. Hi. Gorier. I. Pearson. I. Baron. I. Mayor. I.

Moved by Commissioner Echraout that a resolution authorizing the execution of an engagement agreement between the city of Ottawa and Whipley LLP for the fiscal year 26 audit which has been on file for public inspection since March 3rd, 2026 be adopted. I get a second. Second. Commissioner Pearson. Roll call. I cro. Hi. Gori I Pearson I Baron I mayor I moved by Commissioner Echelra that a resolution authorizing the execution and amendment to the section 5311 grant agreement between the city of Ottawa and the state of Illinois for NCAP be received and placed on file for public inspection. Okay I got a second commissioner Baron. Roll call. Ira. Gainer I Pearson I Baron I. Mayor,

I moved by Commissioner Echo that a resolution authorizing the execution of a commercial lease agreement between the city of Ottawa and Joel Smith for property located at 1603 Poria Street in Peru, Illinois for ENCAT be received and placed on file for public inspection. Can I get a second? Second. Commissioner Gayer. Yeah, this is our sub stationation we have in Peru that we have we got like seven buses over there and we run routes out of Peru and also too we have in the future hopefully sooner than later we'll be moving over to Streer and have a a place over there so we can run routes out of there too. Thank you. Roll call. Echelon. Hi. Mayor, hi. Anything you'd like to add?

Yeah, just because it's St. Patty's Day, don't forget to vote tomorrow. Okay. Take a little bit of time before you go out. Sounds good. On to Commissioner Gainer's report. Moved by Commissioner Gainer that the bid received from Arnison Oil Company in the amount of $157,940.30 to be the city's bulk fuel provider for fiscal year 27 be accepted, approved, and paid for from multiple city funds. Can I get a second? Second. Commissioner Baron, this is the first time that we've ever gone out for bid for our fuel. And it looks it appears that we're going to uh receive a significant savings over the year. So that's great. Thank you. Roll call. Echel. Hi. Ger. Hi. Pearson. Hi. Baron. Hi.

Mayor. Hi. Anything you'd like to add? Not this afternoon. This morning. Wherever we are. On the Commissioner Pearson's report. Moved by Commissioner Pearson that a resolution authorizing a maintenance proposal between the city of Ottawa and Marcel sheet metal for the IBCC building which has been on filed for public inspection since March 3rd, 2026 be adopted. Okay, a second. Second. Commissioner Kraut. Roll call. Eichelkraut. Hi. Gainer. Hi. Pearson. I. Baron. I. Mayor. I. Moved by Commissioner Pearson that a resolution authorizing the execution of a design and engineering inspection services agreement between the city of Ottawa and Redwicken Associates Incorporated for the 2026 group replacement project which has been on file for public inspection since March 3rd, 2026 be adopted. Okay, a second.

Second. Commissioner Ger. Roll call. Michael Kraut. I. Pearson I. Baron. I. Mayor. I. moved by Commissioner Pearson that a resolution authorizing execution of a maintenance engineering agreement between the city of Ottawa and Redwicken Associates Incorporated for the 2026 street maintenance program which has been on file for public inspection since March 3rd, 2026 be adopted. Okay. Can I get a second? Second. Commissioner Ecraut. Roll call. Eichelkraut. I Pearson. Hi. Baron. I. Mayor. I. Moved by Commissioner Pearson that a resolution authorizing the execution of a proposal with Lee Park Construction Company Incorporated for the replacement of a door at the water department be received and placed on file for public inspection. Can I get a second?

Second. Commissioner Baron. Roll call. Echo. Hi. Gerard. Hi. Pearson. Hi. Baron. I. Mayor. I. Uh. Anything you'd like to add, Commissioner Pearson? Nothing today. On to Commissioner Baron's report. Moved by Commissioner Baron that a resolution authorizing the execution of an engineering construction services agreement between the city of Ottawa and Ashai Dutlinger and Associates Incorporated for the Ericson Street Water Man replacements be received and placed on file for public inspection. Okay, get a second. Second, Commissioner.

This is a uh we're trying to get out in front of city rebuilding Ericson Street between uh 1 Avenue and State Street in two years. So, we're going to replace the water man to do some improvements out there. Jokingly, are these the only ones that haven't broken yet? Oh jeez. No. Roll call. Michael Crow. Hi. Gerard. Hi. Pearson. Hi. Baron. I. Mayor. I. Anything you'd like to add, Commissioner Baron? Uh, we're just getting ready for next year. Okay. Getting our projects together. We'll be going out a bit soon.

On to my report. Moved by Mayor Hasty that a resolution authorizing the execution of a collective bargaining agreement between the city of Ottawa and the police benevolent labor committee which has been on file for public inspection since March 3rd, 2026 be adopted. Okay, I got a second. Second. Commissioner Ger. Roll call. Michael Crow. I Gir. Hi. Pearson. Hi. Baron. Hi. Mayor. I. Moved by Mayor Hasty that a resolution authorizing the execution of a gift agreement between the city of Ottawa and Financial Plus Credit Union for the Waterfront Amphitheater name be received and placed on file for public inspection. Okay, I get a second.

Second, Commissioner Arocout. Um this is a a really good thing which as I said at the state of the city address, I think shows just the um the dedication that our community and our uh businesses like Fina like Financial Plus have in the future of Ottawa. So, I was excited to be able to get this um underway. Roll call. Eklutra. I Ger. I. Pearson. I. Baron. I. Mayor. Hi. Moved by Mayor Hasty that a resolution authorizing the execution of a proposal with IMEAD Consultants Corporation for soil borings for the Waterfront Amphitheater Project be received and placed on file for public inspection. Can I get a second?

Second. Commissioner Pearson. I'm sorry that the only one who didn't say anything. Apologize. Commissioner Baron. Um we did uh at the recom recommendation of BCA uh actually BCA went out and got three bids for this work. All of them came within $200 of one another. But since uh IMAG is the one who is actually designing the footings for it, we thought it would be prudent that they be the ones who figure out how far the footings have to go. So that's the explanation on that. Roll call. Eichel Coat. I Pearson. I baron. I

mayor. Hi. Move by Mayor Hasty that the request for a fundraiser from the humankind initiative to collect donations on Friday, April 17th, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. until 2 o'clock a.m. PM, excuse me, at the intersection of Norris Drive and Columbus Street. Be approved. Can I get a second? Second. Commissioner Pearson. Roll call. I Pearson. Baron. I. Mayor.

I. And we have a proclamation. Whereas epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders affecting people of all ages, races, ethnic groups, and socioeconomic statuses. And whereas on March 26th each year, many communities observe Purple Day or Epilepsy Awareness Day to highlight the challenges faced by individuals with epilepsy to reduce stigma and to promote understanding. And whereas education about seizure first aid and recognition of different types of seizures can save lives and reduce harm. And whereas people living with epilepsy contribute to their families, workplaces, and communities and deserve support, understanding, and respect. And whereas raising awareness can lead to improved access to care, better resources, and stronger community support for those affected. Now therefore, I, Robert Hasty, mayor of the city of Ottawa, do hereby proclaim March 26, 2026 as EP as as epilepsy awareness day, purple day, in Ottawa, Illinois, and urge all citizens to observe and support activities that promote awareness, understanding, inclusion for people with epilepsy. Proclaim this day, March 16th, 2026. Robert Hasty. And I promise you I had nothing to do with the purple day part of it.

Right. Can I get a second? Mr. Icraut, roll call. Icraout. Hi Ger. Hi Pearson. Hi Baron. I mayor I um nothing else. Just enjoy this wonderful beautiful weather day and um motion to adjourn. I moved by Mayor Hasty that the special meeting be adjourned. Can I get a second? Second. Commissioner Pearson. Roll call. Echelro. Hi. Ger. Hi. Pearson. Hi. Baron. I. Mayor. Hi. All right. Thank you.

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