City of Joliet Board met September 18.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
I. Roll Call:
Present: Robert O'Dekirk, Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilman Michael F. Turk.
Absent: Councilman John E. Gerl.
Also Present: Interim City Manager Martin Shanahan, Jr., Acting Corporation Counsel Chris Regis.
II. Presentation:
A. Joliet Public Schools District 86 Update - Dr. Theresa Rouse
Dr. Theresa Rouse gave a brief update on Joliet Public Schools District 86. She stated the School District's theme for 2017-2018 is equity of hope.
III. Mayor:
IV. Approval of Agenda:
V. Citizens to be Heard on Agenda Items:
Tom Cunniff, representative with Midwest Sport and Turf Systems, LLC, spoke regarding Council Memo #507-17: Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the Joliet Minor League Baseball Park - Synthetic Turf.
Ken Carlson, representing Mike Petry and Mid Central Enterprises, spoke regarding Council Memo #502-17: A Resolution Approving a TIF Development Agreement with Mid Central Enterprises, Inc (68 & 76 North Chicago Street). He stated Mr. Petry is asking for consideration to waive the parking fees for this development agreement.
VI. Mayor Pro Tem:
VII. Council Committee Reports:
A. CTIS
B. Economic Development
C. Finance
D. Public Service
VIII. Consent Agenda:
A. Approval of Minutes
1. Combined Council Meeting - September 5, 2017
9-5-17 Minutes
B. Invoices Paid Report
Invoices Paid - August 2017
C. Council Memo #494-17: Regular Payroll for July 21 – August 3, 2017 – $3,385,296.66
Council Memo #494-17
D. Council Memo #495-17: Regular Payroll for August 4 – August 17, 2017 – $3,268,596.66
Council Memo #495-17
E. Council Memo #496-17: Position Vacancies / Job Descriptions
Council Memo #496-17
IX. Licenses and Permit Applications:
None
X. Public Hearings:
A. Council Memo #498-17: Approving the Annexation of 4 Acres Located at 2121 S. Chicago Street (A-2-17) (To Be Tabled to October 3, 2017)
Council Memo #498-17
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
XI. Ordinances and Resolutions:
A. Ordinances:
None
B. Resolutions:
1. Council Memo #500-17: Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of 833 - 837 South Richards Street as Part of the Blight Reduction Program
Council Memo #500-17
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
2. Council Memo #501-17: A Resolution Requesting Authorization to Enter into a Regular 2017 Justice Assistance Grant Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Joliet and Will County
Council Memo #501-17
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
3. Council Memo #502-17: A Resolution Approving A TIF Development Agreement With Mid Central Enterprises, Inc (68 & 76 North Chicago Street)
Council Memo #502-17
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Deputy City Manager / Economic Development Director Steve Jones discussed the proposed agreement and the parking issue. Mayor and members of the Council expressed their gratitude for the excellent work by the developers in restoring the historic buildings and their investment in downtown.
4. Council Memo #503-17: Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Employment Agreement for City Manager (To Be Submitted) The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
XII. Bids and Contracts:
A. Award of Contracts:
1. Council Memo #505-17: Request for Authorization to Award a
Contract for Fencing Joliet’s Union Station
Council Memo #505-17
2. Council Memo #506-17: Request for Authorization to Award a
Contract for Auditing Services for a Five-Year Period
Council Memo #506-17
3. Council Memo #507-17: Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the Joliet Minor League Baseball Park – Synthetic Turf
Council Memo #507-17
Interim City Manager Marty Shanahan gave a brief overview of this Council Memo. He stated a team of employees, along with the City's consultant, toured various locations where bidding companies have their synthetic turf installed. He briefly explained the differences in turf material and construction.
Staff is recommending Field Turf's product which was the second lowest bidder. The lowest bidder did not meet all the required specifications.
In response to Councilman Dickinson's question regarding the cool play feature, Jonathon Huard, a representative with Field Turf, gave a brief overview of Field Turf's product.
City Council and Mr. Huard briefly discussed maintenance requirements for Field Turf's synthetic turf and the construction of their products.
Mr. Cunniff briefly addressed the Council concerning the ability to pull strands of fibers from synthetic turf.
4. Council Memo #508-17: Request for Authorization to Approve a Professional Services Agreement for the Downtown Sanitary and Storm Sewer Separation Project
Council Memo #508-17
5. Council Memo #509-17: Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the 2017 Traffic Signal Materials Purchase Order
Council Memo #509-17
6. Council Memo #510-17: Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the 2017 LED Streetlight Luminaire Installation Project
Council Memo #510-17
7. Council Memo #511-17: Request for Authorization to Approve Contracts for Information Technology (IT) Professional Services
Council Memo #511-17
8. Council Memo #512-17: Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for Microsoft and VMWARE Software and Services
Council Memo #512-17
9. Council Memo #513-17: Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the Selection of a Telecommunications Vendor
Council Memo #513-17
B. Amendments, Change Orders and Payments:
1. Council Memo #515-17: Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 3 and Payment Request No. 3 and Final for the Union Station Plaza Improvements – 2017
Council Memo #515-17
2. Council Memo #516-17: Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 1 for the Combined Sewer Overflow Long Term Control Plan Phase III Wet Weather Treatment Facility Project
Council Memo #516-17
XIII. City Manager:
XIV. Public Comments:
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 Jan Hallums Quillman.
Motion seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk.
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: Robert O'Dekirk
XVI. Adjournment:
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