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City approves AFSCME settlement, fire alarm contract and appoints JETSBA representative (one abstention)

Council of the City of Ottawa, Illinois · July 7, 2026
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Summary

Council adopted a settlement agreement with AFSCME Local 2819 on contracting out grievances, authorized a fire alarm monitoring contract with Thompson Electronics, and appointed Don Ganiere to the JETSBA subcommittee with Commissioner Thomas G. Ganiere recorded as abstaining.

Mayor Robert Hasty moved to adopt a settlement agreement between the City of Ottawa and AFSCME Local 2819 concerning contracting out grievances; the resolution had been on file since June 16, 2026 and was adopted unanimously. Commissioner Marla K. Pearson moved to authorize a fire alarm monitoring inspection and service contract with Thompson Electronics Company; that resolution was likewise adopted unanimously.

Mayor Hasty also moved to appoint Don Ganiere as the City’s representative to the JETSBA subcommittee. The council adopted the appointment; the minutes record that Commissioner Thomas G. Ganiere abstained from that vote while the remaining members voted aye.