City of Joliet City Council met Aug. 31.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
The Governor’s Office and the Illinois Department of Public Health activated the mitigation plan for Region 7, effective August 26, 2020. Region 7 includes Will and Kankakee counties. The new Region 7 mitigation plan limits in-person meetings to 25 people or 25% of overall room capacity (whichever is less). Council Chambers allows for 13 members of the public while adhering to social distancing guidelines.
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Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov.
ROLL CALL:
Present:
Mayor Robert O'Dekirk, Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, and Councilman Michael F. Turk
Absent: Councilman Pat Mudron
PRESENTATION:
Overview of the City's NPDES Storm Water Quality Program - Greg Ruddy, Public Works Administrator
Greg Ruddy, Public Works Administrator, introduced Dan Bounds with Baxter and Woodman who gave an overview of the City's Stormwater Quality Program and its rules and regulations.
Councilman Mudron entered the meeting at approximately 5:32 p.m.
MAYOR:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS:
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page.
There were no citizens to be heard on agenda items.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Economic Development
Public Service
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes:
Council Meeting - August 4, 2020
Pre-Council Meeting - August 17, 2020
Council Meeting - August 18, 2020
Ordinances Regarding the Annexation and Zoning of Certain Parcels, in Partial Fulfillment of the Pre-Annexation Agreement with East Gate Logistics Park Chicago, LLC.
The City Manager stated this item will be pulled from the agenda and brought back to the first meeting in October.
LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
Application for a Drive-Thru Permit for a Starbucks Restaurant at 1550 N. Larkin Avenue Unit C
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution Accepting an Ingress/Egress Easement for 403 Manhattan Road for the Richards Street Lift Station Replacement and Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Resolution Requesting Authorization to enter into a Regular 2020 Justice Assistance Grant Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Joliet and Will County
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Third Amendment to Joliet Union Station Lease Agreement with MyGrain Brewing Company, LLC
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Communications Site Lease with T-Mobile
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the Various
Traffic Signal Improvements Project (IDOT Contract 62H79) in the City of Joliet -Contract A - MFT Section No. 20-00532-00-TL in the amount of $155,172.86
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement with Joliet Township for the Resurfacing of Rowell Avenue, Hague Street, and Gregory Avenue Traffic Signal Improvements Project (IDOT Contract 62M72) in the City of Joliet - Contract B - MFT Section No. 20-00533-00-TL in the amount of $98,278.33
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the Various
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Resolution Appropriating Funds for the Various Traffic Signal Improvements Project (IDOT Contract 62H79) in the City of Joliet - Contract A - MFT Section No. 20-00532-00-TL
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Resolution Appropriating Funds for the Various Traffic
Signal Improvements Project (IDOT Contract 62M72) in the City of Joliet - Contract B - MFT Section No. 20-00533-00-TL
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
BIDS AND CONTRACTS:
AWARD OF CONTRACTS:
Award a Contract to McGuire Igleski & Associates, Inc to Conduct a Downtown Joliet Architectural and Historical Survey and Secure a Preliminary Determination of Eligibility
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Award a Contract for Snow Removal for Municipal Lots to Trizzino Concrete for the 2020/2021 Snow Season through the 2023/2024 Snow Season
Award a Contract for the 2020 Sanitary Sewer Point Repair Project - Various Locations to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the amount of $192,967.61
AMENDMENTS, CHANGE ORDERS AND PAYMENTS:
Approve Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Engineering Services Agreement for Phase I and II Engineering Services for the Houbolt Road (I-80 / US Route 6) Interchange Modification and Roadway Reconstruction Project to TranSystems Corporation in the amount of $499,935.00
Approve Change Order No. 1 for the Demolition of 100-106 E Washington St. in the Amount of $10,200.00
Approve Change Order No. 2 for the Well 29D Rehabilitation Project to Water Well Solutions Inc. in the amount of $47,640.00
Approve Change Order No. 1 for the Well 5D Rehabilitation Project to Water Well Solutions Inc. in the amount of $11,025.00
Approve Change Order No. 1 for the Well Rock 3 Rehabilitation Project to Water Well Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $15,480.00
CITY MANAGER:
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page.
CLOSED SESSION to discuss the following subjects:
PERSONNEL: The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific City employees (5 ILCS 5/120/2(c)(1)).
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING: Collective negotiating matters and salary schedules for one or more classes of City employees (5 ILCS 5/120/2(c)(2)).
LAND ACQUISITION or CONVEYANCE: The purchase or lease of real property for the use of the City, including whether a particular parcel should be acquired, or the setting of a price for the sale or lease of property owned by the City (5ILCS 5/120/2(c)(5,6)).
PENDING or THREATENED LITIGATION: A pending legal action against, affecting or on behalf of the City or a similar legal action that is probable or imminent (5 ILCS 5/120/2(c)(11)).
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Councilman Gavin, seconded by Councilwoman Reardon to adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, and Councilman Michael F. Turk
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2020/8/1010_M_Pre-Council_Meeting_20-08-31_Meeting_Minutes.pdf
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