Ottawa public meetings in 2024
4 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Historic Preservation Commission
The Ottawa Historic Preservation Commission will review June minutes and discuss several signage projects, including those for Ernest Hemingway and Jordan Block. The agenda also includes the South Bluff Historic Survey and a fountain on the Ottawa Avenue boulevard.
- Ernest Hemingway Signage
- Jordan Block Sign
- Frederick Douglass - Mark Twain – Methodist Church Sign
- South Bluff Historic Survey (CLG Grant)
- Round horse fountain on the Ottawa Avenue boulevard
Playground & Recreation Board
The board will review June minutes and financial reports. Discussions include camera installations at Allen and Peck Park and an update on the Tim Trumbo mural. The meeting also covers long-range planning goals and various committee reports.
- Camera installation at Allen and Peck Park
- Tim Trumbo mural update
- Review of June Recreation Financial Report
- Long-range planning and board goals discussion
- Committee reports on by-laws, budget, and programs
Special Events Committee
The Ottawa Special Events Committee will meet to review funding requests from The Onyx Group and the Youth Service Bureau of the Illinois Valley. The agenda also includes a financial report and discussion regarding Jordan Block events.
- Funding request: Onyx Mixed & Mingle by The Onyx Group
- Funding request: Family Fun Picnic by Youth Service Bureau of the Illinois Valley
- Review of June 6th meeting minutes
- Discussion regarding Jordan Block events
- Discussion regarding MIP concerts and vendors
Board of Fire & Police Commissioners
The Board will receive updates regarding fire and police hiring processes. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss personnel matters.
- Fire Hiring Update
- Police Hiring
- Promotional Testing Update
- Approval of previous meeting minutes
- Executive Session for personnel matters