City of Joliet City Council met August 15.

By Lhalie Castillo

Sep 22, 2017

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Joliet, Illinois was held on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Joliet Municipal Building, 150 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois.

Invocation: Pastor Vinton Ritchey, First Christian Church, 1701 Laraway Road

Pledge To The Flag:

I. Roll Call:

Present: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk, Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman John E. Gerl, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilman Michael F. Turk.

Absent: None.

Also Present: Interim City Manager Martin J. Shanahan, Jr., Acting Corporation Counsel Chris Regis.

II. Mayor:

A. Proclamation – Neighborhood Hero Program Honorees

Proclamation - Neighborhood Hero Program

Councilwoman Quillman introduced Darlene Bull who then gave an explanation of the Neighborhood Hero Program.

Councilwoman Quillman read a Proclamation issued by Mayor O'Dekirk honoring those nominated for taking pride in their property, neighborhood, and community by the Neighborhood Hero Program.

B. Mayor O’Dekirk – Appointments

Motion to appoint Ned Masters and Doc Gregory to the Will County Public Building Commission was made by Councilman John E. Gerl.

Motion seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman John E. Gerl, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilman Michael F. Turk

Nays: None

Abstain: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

III. Approval Of Agenda:

Motion to approve the Agenda as written with the following change: 1) Remove Council Memo #439-17: Issuance of a Class "B" Liquor License at 2007 Essington Road - Marianna's was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

Motion seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Abstain: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

IV. Citizens To Be Heard On Agenda Items:

V. Council Committee Reports:

A. CTIS

Councilwoman Gavin stated the CTIS Committee met August 2, 2017 at 8:30 a.m. in the Executive Conference Room. In response to Councilwoman

Gavin's request, IT Director/CIO Dave Braner gave an overview of the numerous IT projects in progress.

B. Economic Development

Councilman Hug stated the Economic Development Committee met August 10, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. in the Executive Conference Room. He stated the Committee discussed the proposed development of 68-76 N. Chicago Street also known as the Barber Buildings and the expansion of the DesPlaines River Valley Enterprise Zone to include Ecolab and Cullinan Properties.

C. Finance

Councilman Turk stated the Finance Committee met August 15, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Conference Room. He stated the Committee reviewed the minutes, monthly financial report, personnel summary, travel expense report, and invoices paid report and found them all to be in order and recommended their approval. He stated the Committee also discussed the effects the new State of Illinois budget has on Joliet.

D. Public Service

Councilman Hug stated the Public Service Committee met August 14, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. in the Executive Conference Room and reviewed contracts, change orders, pay estimates, and final payments and recommended their approval. He also briefly discussed the Committee's ongoing review of fire hydrant repairs.

E. Stadium

Councilman Mudron stated the Stadium Committee met on August 8, 2017 at 4:30 p.m. in the Executive Conference Room. He stated the Committee discussed the installation of artificial turf at Slammer's Stadium and the Slammer's lease.

VI. Consent Agenda:

A. Approval of Minutes

1. Pre-Council Meeting – July 31, 2017

7-31-17 Minutes

2. Council Meeting – August 1, 2017

8-1-17 Minutes

3. Special Council Meeting – August 2, 2017

8-2-17 Minutes

4. Special Council Meeting – August 9, 2017

8-9-17 Minutes

The minutes of the Pre-Council Meeting of the Council of the City of Joliet, Illinois held on Monday, July 31, 2017 at 5:30 p.m., the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Joliet, Illinois held on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at 6:30 p.m., the Special Council Meeting of the Council of the City of Joliet, Illinois held on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at 5:00 p.m., and of the Special Council Meeting of the Council of the City of Joliet, Illinois held on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. stand approved as recorded.

B. Invoices Paid Report

Invoices Paid July 2017

A communication from the City Manager contained his recommendation that the report be received and placed on file.

C. Council Memo #436-17: 2018 Roadway Reconstruction Program

Council Memo #436-17

A communication from the City Manager contained his recommendation that the 2018 Roadway Reconstruction Program be approved.

D. Council Memo #437-17: Position Vacancies/Job Descriptions

Council Memo #437-17

A communication from the City Manager contained his recommendation that he be authorized to: 1) Fill two Equipment Operator II positions in the Roadways Division and any subsequent vacancies that may occur.

Motion to concur in the recommendations of the City Manager was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

Motion seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman. Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Abstain: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

VII. Licenses And Permit Applications:

A. Council Memo #439-17: Issuance of a Class “B” Liquor License at 2007 Essington Road – Marianna’s

Council Memo #439-17

The City Clerk stated Council Memo #439-17 was previous removed from the Agenda.

B. Council Memo #440-17: Issuance of a Class “E” Liquor License at 4095 Hennepin Drive – Home 2 Suites – Joliet 55

Council Memo #440-17

Motion to concur in the recommendation of Liquor Commissioner to approve Council Memo #440-17: Issuance of a Class “E” Liquor License at 4095 Hennepin Drive – Home 2 Suites – Joliet 55 was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug.

Motion seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Abstain: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

C. Council Memo #441-17: Transfer of a Class “B” Liquor License at 214 N. Ottawa Street – Renaissance Center

Council Memo #441-17

Motion to concur in in the recommendation of the Liquor Commissioner to approve Council Memo #441-17: Transfer of a Class “B” Liquor License at 214 N. Ottawa Street – Renaissance Center was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

Motion seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Abstain: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

VIII. Public Hearings:

A. Council Memo #443-17: Annexation of 4 Acres Located at 2121 S. Chicago Street (A-2-17) (To Be Tabled to 9-19-17)

Council Memo #443-17

Motion to table Council Memo #443-17: Annexation of 4 Acres Located at 2121 S. Chicago Street (A-2-17) to the September 19, 2017 Council Meeting was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman.

Motion seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Abstain: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

B. Council Memo #444-17: Annexation of 9.3 Acres along the DesPlaines River Located at 1731-1751 Patterson Road, Classification to I-2 Zoning and Approval of an Annexation Agreement (A-3-17)

Council Memo #444-17

1. Resolution Approving an Annexation Agreement for 9.3 Acres along the DesPlaines River Located at 1731-1751 Patterson Road

Council Memo #444-17

Resolution No. 7171

2. Ordinance Approving the Annexation of 9.3 Acres along the DesPlaines River Located at 1731-1751 Patterson Road

Council Memo #444-17

Ordinance No. 17644

3. Ordinance Approving the Classification of 9.3 Acres along the DesPlaines River Located at 1731-1751 Patterson Road to I-2 Zoning

Council Memo #444-17

Ordinance No. 17645

The City Clerk advised that this is a Public Hearing so any public comments would be in order at this time.

Mayor O’Dekirk opened the Public Hearing and asked if there were any comments.

Since no questions were asked, the City Clerk closed the Public Hearing.

Motion to adopt Council Memo #444-17: Annexation of 9.3 Acres along the DesPlaines River Located at 1731-1751 Patterson Road, Classification to I-2 Zoning and Approval of an Annexation Agreement (A-3-17) was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk.

Motion seconded by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Abstain: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

IX. Ordinances And Resolutions:

A. Ordinances:

1. Council Memo #446-17: Ordinance Approving a Vacation of a 24’ x 138.3’ Portion of an Existing Alley South of 1206 Arthur Avenue

Council Memo #446-17

V-5-17

Motion to adopt Council Memo #446-17: Ordinance Approving a Vacation of a 24’ x 138.3’ Portion of an Existing Alley South of 1206 Arthur Avenue was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

Motion seconded by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson. Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Abstain: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

Council Memo #446-17

Ordinance No. 17646

2. Council Memo #447-17: Ordinances for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for 2013 Special Service Areas (Neighborhood Improvement Program)

Council Memo #447-17

a. Ordinance for the levy and assessment of taxes in and for the 2013 Joliet Special Service Area number one Cottage Place (West Park Avenue - Wheeler Avenue) / Jasper Street (Millsboro Place - Wheeler Avenue)

Council Memo #447-17

Ordinance No. 17647

b. Ordinance for the levy and assessment of taxes in and for the 2013 Joliet Special Service Area number two Hutchins Street (Elizabeth Street - Broadway Street)

Council Memo #447-17

Ordinance No. 17648

c. Ordinance for the levy and assessment of taxes in and for the 2013 Joliet Special Service Area number three Prairie Avenue (Western Avenue - Glenwood Avenue)

Council Memo #447-17

Ordinance No. 17649

d. Ordinance for the levy and assessment of taxes in and for the 2013 Joliet Special Service Area number four Miller Avenue (Second Avenue - Hickory Creek)

Council Memo #447-17

Ordinance No. 17650

e. Ordinance for the levy and assessment of taxes in and for the 2013 Joliet Special Service Area number five Youngs Avenue (Jackson Street - Ohio Street)

Council Memo #447-17

Ordinance No. 17651

Motion to adopt Council Memo #447-17: Ordinances for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for 2013 Special Service Areas (Neighborhood Improvement Program) was made by Councilman John E. Gerl.

Motion seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Abstain: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

B. Resolutions:

1. Council Memo #449-17: Resolution Accepting and Placing on File the Joliet Historic Preservation Commission (JHPC) Annual Report for 2016

Council Memo #449-17

Motion to adopt Council Memo #449-17: Resolution Accepting and Placing on File the Joliet Historic Preservation Commission (JHPC) Annual Report for 2016 was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk.

Motion seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman.

Motion carried by the following vote.

Nays: None

Abstain: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

Council Memo #449-17

Resolution No. 7172

2. Council Memo #450-17: Resolution Conveying Property at 319 S Midland to Will County Habitat for Humanity Inc.

Council Memo #450-17

Motion to adopt Council Memo #450-17: Resolution Conveying Property at 319 S Midland to Will County Habitat for Humanity Inc. was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

Motion seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Abstain: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

Council Memo #450-17

Resolution No. 7173

3. Council Memo #451-17: Resolution Appropriating Funds for the Collins Street (IL Route 171) Streetlighting Improvements Project – Segment 1 – MFT Sect. No. 15-00488-00-LT

Council Memo #451-17

Motion to adopt Council Memo #451-17: Resolution Appropriating Funds for the Collins Street (IL Route 171) Streetlighting Improvements Project – Segment 1 – MFT Sect. No. 15-00488-00-LT was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman.

Motion seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Abstain: Mayor Robert O’dekirk

Council Memo #451-17

Resolution No. 7174

4. Council Memo #452-17: Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Board of Education of Laraway C.C.S.D. 70C Regarding Improvements to Rowell Avenue

Council Memo #452-17

Motion to adopt Council Memo #452-17: Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Board of Education of Laraway C.C.S.D. 70C Regarding Improvements to Rowell Avenue was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk.

Motion seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Abstain: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

Council Memo #452-17

Resolution No. 7175

5. Council Memo #453-17: Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Collective Bargaining Agreement with Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council and Joliet Police Supervisor's Association for 2016 - 2019

Council Memo #453-17

Agreement

Motion to adopt Council Memo #453-17: Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Collective Bargaining Agreement with Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council and Joliet Police Supervisor's Association for 2016 - 2019 was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug.

Motion seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Abstain: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

Council Memo #453-17

Resolution No. 7176

X. Bids And Contracts:

A. Award Of Contracts:

1. Council Memo #455-17: Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the Collins Street (IL Route 171) Streetlighting Improvements Project – Segment 1 - MFT Sect. No. 15-00488-00-LT

Council Memo #455-17

2. Council Memo #456-17: Request for Authorization to Award the

2017 Public Utilities Spoils Hauling Contract

Council Memo #456-17

Motion to approve Council Memos #455-17 and #456-17 was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

Motion seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug. Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Abstain: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

B. Amendments, Change Orders And Payments:

1. Council Memo #458-17: Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 4 and Payment Request No. 4 and Final for the Laraway Road (East of IL Route 53 – Rowell Avenue) Roadway Improvements Project – 2015

Council Memo #458-17

2. Council Memo #459-17: Request for Authorization to Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement for the 2017 Sewer System Investigations and Rehabilitation Program

Council Memo #459-17

3. Council Memo #460-17: Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 2 for the Franklin Street Storm Sewer Replacement Project

Council Memo #460-17

Motion to approve Council Memos #458-17 through #460-17 was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug.

Motion seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin. Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Abstain: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

XI. City Manager:

Interim City Manager Marty Shanahan commended the Clerk's Office for taking actions above and beyond to assist a Joliet resident.

XII. New Business (Not For Final Action Or Recommendation):

Mayor O'Dekirk highlighted a successful meeting with the Rialto Square Theatre, a meeting on August 9th with United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, and his participation in "Real Men Wear Pink" fundraiser in October.

XIII. Public Comments:

Veronica Gloria addressed the Mayor and Council regarding the urgent need for funds at the Spanish Community Center. Councilwoman Gavin stated the Diversity & Community Relations Committee is working with the Spanish Community Center.

Ed Czerkies addressed the Mayor and Council concerning the sale of property by the Joliet Park District.

A resident thanked the Mayor and Council for allowing the sale of a vacant alley next to 1206 Arthur Avenue to help improve the community.

An east side resident addressed the Mayor and Council concerning Collins Street Streetlighting and improvements on the east side. Director of Public Works Jim Trizna briefly discussed road improvements on the east side.

XIV. Mayor And Council Comments:

Mayor O'Dekirk highlighted ribbon cutting ceremonies at the Chevere Latin Café and the River Valley Justice Center, groundbreaking ceremonies at Joliet Hospice and Garnsey Park, a tour of the Boy's and Girl's Club, Joliet Chamber of Commerce new teacher's breakfast, Joliet Junior College State of the College Address, and the blues and brews barbeque and waterway days.

XV. Closed Session to discuss the following subjects:

Motion to enter closed session to discuss personnel, collective bargaining, land acquisition or conveyance and pending or threatened litigation after which the meeting will be adjourned was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

Motion seconded by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson. Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Abstain: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

XVI. Adjournment:

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