City of Joliet Pre-Council met August 14.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
Pre-Council Meeting of the Council of the City of Joliet, Illinois was held on Monday, August 14, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Joliet Municipal Building, 150 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois.
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
Council Chris Regis.
II. Presentations:
A. Center for Economic Development Midyear Update - John Greuling
John Greuling with the Center for Economic Development reviewed the CED mission statement, services to businesses, mid-year report of activities, reviewed economic conditions in Will County, new business developments in 2017, and Will County Housing Permits.
A brief discussion was held regarding wage improvements for Will County.
B. Turf Replacement – Joliet Baseball Stadium
Director of Public Works Jim Trizna introduced Consultant Byron Wyns, Vice President, Director of Land Development with Wight and Company. Mr. Wyns gave an overview of the existing facility, proposed improvements, turf infill, proposed cost, and tentative schedule.
A brief discussion was held regarding the warranty, useful life, and grooming/maintenance of the turf, as well as financing the project.
III. Mayor:
IV. Approval Of Agenda:
V. Citizens To Be Heard On Agenda Items:
VI. Council Committee Reports:
A. CTIS
B. Economic Development
C. Finance
D. Public Service
E. Stadium
VII. 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
B. Invoices Paid Report
Invoices Paid July 2017
C. Council Memo #436-17: 2018 Roadway Reconstruction Program
Council Memo #436-17
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
D. Council Memo #437-17: Position Vacancies/Job Descriptions
Council Memo #437-17
VIII. 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 Interim City Manager stated this item will be tabled.
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
Deputy Liquor Commissioner gave a brief overview of this Council Memo, stating the Liquor Commissioner is recommending approval.
C. Council Memo #441-17: Transfer of a Class “B” Liquor License at 214 N. Ottawa Street – Renaissance Center
Council Memo #441-17
Deputy Liquor Commissioner gave a brief overview of this Council Memo, stating the Liquor Commissioner is recommending approval.
Scott Jacobs, Manager, stated the liquor will be sold from a standalone refrigerator located at the front desk of the hotel.
IX. 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
The Interim City Manager stated this item will be tabled to the September 19, 2017 Council Meeting.
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
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
1. Resolution Approving an Annexation Agreement for 9.3 Acres along the DesPlaines River Located at 1731-1751 Patterson Road
2. Ordinance Approving the Annexation of 9.3 Acres along the DesPlaines River Located at 1731-1751 Patterson Road
3. Ordinance Approving the Classification of 9.3 Acres along the DesPlaines River Located at 1731-1751 Patterson Road to I-2 Zoning
X. 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
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
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
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
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
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
2. Council Memo #450-17: Resolution Conveying Property at 319 S Midland to Will County Habitat for Humanity Inc.
Council Memo #450-17
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
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
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
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
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
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
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
XI. 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
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
XII. City Manager:
XIII. Public Comments:
XIV. 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 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
XV. Adjournment:
https://joliet.granicus.com/DocumentViewer.php?file=joliet_5e9eb71b-4786-4a7f-a394-9c3268a8fc5f.pdf&view=1
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