City of Joliet Council met October 3.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo

Oct 22, 2017

City of Joliet Council met Oct. 3.

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

INVOCATION: Pastor Karl Hess, St. Peter Lutheran Church, 310 N. Broadway Street

Invocation given by Councilman Larry E. Hug.

PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:

Councilman Hug led the 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 – Senior Citizens Association 50th Anniversary

PROCLAMATION - SENIOR CITIZENS ASSOCIATION

Councilwoman Quillman read a Proclamation issued by Mayor O'Dekirk congratulating the Senior Citizens Association on their 50th Anniversary.

Mr. Chuck Corso introduced members of the Senior Citizens Association Delores Quick - Vice President, Lou Clavenna - Treasurer, Tom Quillman - Trustee. He thanked the Mayor and Council for their recognition of their 50th Anniversary.

B. Mayor O’Dekirk – Appointments

None

III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

Motion to approve the Agenda as written was made by Councilman John E. Gerl.

Motion seconded by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson. 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

IV. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS:

V. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:

A. Public Safety

Councilman Gerl stated the Public Safety Committee met this afternoon at 5:30 p.m. and discussed Council Memo #535-17: Request for Authorization to Purchase TASER Devices and Council Memo #536-17: Request for Authorization to Purchase Laser System for Crime/Crash Reconstruction. Councilman Gerl stated the State’s Attorney's Office will be funding 50% of the cost to purchase this item and the remaining 50% will be funded by the City’s Seizure Fund.

State’s Attorney Jim Glasgow briefly described the capabilities of the FARO 3D Laser System.

Police Chief Brian Benton thanked State’s Attorney Glasgow for his assistance in purchasing the laser system.

B. Public Service

Councilman Hug stated the Public Service Committee met this evening to review the contracts, change orders, pay estimates, final payments, ordinances and resolutions and found them all to be in order and recommended their approval. He stated the Committee discussed COUNCIL MEMO #537-17: Request for Authorization to Reject Bid for Heating System Replacement and Award a Contract for the Purchase and Installation of a Replacement Boiler for Fleet Services.

VI. CONSENT AGENDA:

A. Approval of Minutes

1. Pre-Council Meeting – September 18, 2017

2. Council Meeting – September 19, 2017

The minutes of the Pre-Council Meeting of the Council of the City of Joliet, Illinois held on Monday, September 18, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. and of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Joliet, Illinois held on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. stand approved as recorded.

B. COUNCIL MEMO #517-17: Regular Payroll for August 18 – August 31, 2017 – $3,231,416.28

The Biweekly Payroll Summary Reports of the total cost of regular salaries for the period August 18 through August 31, 2017, including a Summary of Overtime and an Overtime Budget Status Report, were accompanied by a recommendation from the City Manager that said Regular Payroll be approved.

C. COUNCIL MEMO #518-17: Position Vacancies/Job Descriptions

A communication from the Interim City Manager contained his recommendation that he be authorized to: 1) Fill two Meter Reader II positions in the Finance Department and 2) Fill one Fleet Technician in the Administrative Services Department and any subsequent vacancies which may occur with the filling of these positions.

Motion to concur in the recommendation of the City Manager 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

VII. LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:

None

VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

A. COUNCIL MEMO #520-17: Approving the Annexation of 4 Acres Located at 2121 S. Chicago Street (A-2-17)

1. Resolution Approving an Annexation Agreement for 4 Acres Located at 2121 S. Chicago Street

Council Memo #520-17

RESOLUTION NO. 7185

2. Ordinance Approving the Annexation of 4 Acres Located at 2121 S. Chicago Street

Council Memo #520-17

ORDINANCE NO. 17659

3. Ordinance Approving the Classification of 4 Acres Located at 2121 S. Chicago Street to B-3 (General Business) Zoning

Council Memo #520-17

ORDINANCE NO. 17660

4. Ordinance Approving a Vacation of Unimproved Melicent Avenue and a Portion of Joliet Street (V-7-17) V-7-17

Council Memo #520-17

ORDINANCE NO. 17661

5. Ordinance Approving a Preliminary Plat of Speedway Joliet Resubdivision (2121 S. Chicago Street) (P-6-17) P-6-17

Council Memo #520-17

ORDINANCE NO. 17662

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

Ms. Beatrice Martinez, 2001 S. Chicago Street, asked for clarification concerning the annexation at 2121 S. Chicago Street.

Interim City Manager Marty Shanahan briefly explained the proposed development at 2121 S. Chicago Street.

The City Clerk closed the Public Hearing.

Motion to approve a Resolution Approving an Annexation Agreement for 4 Acres Located at 2121 S. Chicago Street, an Ordinance Approving the Annexation of 4 Acres Located at 2121 S. Chicago Street, an Ordinance Approving the Classification of 4 Acres Located at 2121 S. Chicago Street to B-3 (General Business) Zoning, an Ordinance Approving a Vacation of Unimproved Melicent Avenue and a Portion of Joliet Street (V-7-17), and an Ordinance Approving a Preliminary Plat of Speedway Joliet Resubdivision (2121 S. Chicago Street) (P-6-17) 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

B. COUNCIL MEMO #521-17: Approving the Annexation of 307 Harwood Street, Classification to R-2A (Single-Family Residential) Zoning and Approval of an Annexation Agreement (A-5-17)

COUNCIL MEMO #521-17

1. Resolution Approving an Annexation Agreement for 307 Harwood Street

Council Memo #521-17

RESOLUTION NO. 7186

2. Ordinance Approving the Annexation of 307 Harwood Street

Council Memo #521-17

ORDINANCE NO. 17663

3. Ordinance Approving the Classification of 307 Harwood Street to R-2A Zoning

Council Memo #521-17

ORDINANCE NO. 17664

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, and being none, the City Clerk closed the Public Hearing.

Motion to approve COUNCIL MEMO #521-17: Approving the Annexation of 307 Harwood Street, Classification to R-2A (Single-Family Residential) Zoning and Approval of an Annexation Agreement (A-5-17) 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

IX. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:

A. ORDINANCES:

1. COUNCIL MEMO #523-17: An Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow an Auto Body Shop, Located at 112 Henderson Avenue (PETITION 2017-49)

Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #523-17: An Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow an Auto Body Shop, Located at 112 Henderson Avenue (PETITION 2017-49) 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 #523-17

ORDINANCE NO. 17665

2. COUNCIL MEMO #524-17: Ordinance Declaring Certain Properties as Public Nuisances

Motion to adopt Revised COUNCIL MEMO #524-17: Ordinance Declaring Certain Properties as Public Nuisances removing the previously demolished property located at 16 N. Center Street 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

Council Memo #524-17

ORDINANCE NO. 17666

3. COUNCIL MEMO #525-17: Ordinances for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for 2015 Special Service Areas (Neighborhood Improvement Program)

COUNCIL MEMO #525-17

a. Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the 2015

Special Service Area No. 1 - John Street / Prairie Avenue

Council Memo #525-17

ORDINANCE NO. 17667

b. Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the 2015

Special Service Area No. 2 - Clay Street / Eastern Avenue

Council Memo #525-17

ORDINANCE NO. 17667

c. Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the 2015 Special Service Area No. 3 - Ida Street / Raynor Avenue / Woods Avenue

Council Memo #525-17

ORDINANCE NO. 17669

d. Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the 2015 Special Service Area No. 4 - Park (West Park Front - Cottage Place)

Council Memo #525-17

ORDINANCE NO. 17670

e. Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the 2015 Special Service Area No. 5 - Doris Avenue (Retta Court - 120' East of Helen Avenue)

Council Memo #525-17

ORDINANCE NO. 17671

Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #525-17: Ordinances for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for 2015 Special Service Areas (Neighborhood Improvement Program) 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

B. RESOLUTIONS:

1. COUNCIL MEMO #527-17: Resolution Approving a TIF Development Agreement with Stadium Club, LLC (141 East Jefferson Street)

Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #527-17: Resolution Approving a TIF Development Agreement with Stadium Club, LLC (141 East Jefferson Street) 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

Council Memo #527-17

RESOLUTION NO. 7187

2. COUNCIL MEMO #528-17: Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Retail Tax Rebate Agreement with Speedway LLC (Southwest Corner Route 53-Emerald Drive)

Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #528-17: Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Retail Tax Rebate Agreement with Speedway LLC (Southwest Corner Route 53- Emerald Drive) was made by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson.

Motion seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk. Motion carried by the following vote:

NAYS: None

ABSTAIN: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

Council Memo #528-17

RESOLUTION NO. 7188

3. COUNCIL MEMO #529-17: Resolution Appropriating Additional Funds Associated with an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the US Route 30 at Interstate 55 Ramps Improvement Project – MFT Sect. No. 14- 00470-00-TL

Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #529-17: Resolution Appropriating Additional Funds Associated with an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the US Route 30 at Interstate 55 Ramps Improvement Project – MFT Sect. No. 14-00470-00-TL 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 #529-17

RESOLUTION NO. 7189

4. COUNCIL MEMO #530-17: A Resolution Approving Amendment No. 1 to the State Capital Grant Agreement Between the State of Illinois Department of Transportation Office of Intermodal Project Implementation and the City of Joliet

COUNCIL MEMO #530-17

Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #530-17: A Resolution Approving Amendment No. 1 to the State Capital Grant Agreement Between the State of Illinois Department of Transportation Office of Intermodal Project Implementation and the City of Joliet 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

Council Memo #530-17

RESOLUTION NO. 7190

X. BIDS AND CONTRACTS:

A. AWARD OF CONTRACTS:

1. COUNCIL MEMO #532-17: Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the Winterization and Spring Startup of Plumbing at the Minor League Ballpark

2. COUNCIL MEMO #533-17: Request for Authorization for Police Station – HVAC System Control and Front End Upgrade

3. COUNCIL MEMO #534-17: Request for Authorization to Approve a Consulting Proposal for a TIF Feasibility Study (Vacant Silver Cross Hospital Area)

4. COUNCIL MEMO #535-17: Request for Authorization to Purchase TASER Devices

5. COUNCIL MEMO #536-17: Request for Authorization to Purchase Laser System for Crime/Crash Reconstruction

6. COUNCIL MEMO #537-17: Request for Authorization to Reject Bid for Heating System Replacement and Award a Contract for the Purchase and Installation of a Replacement Boiler for Fleet Services

7. COUNCIL MEMO #538-17: Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the Black Road Over Rock Run Creek Water Main Improvements Project - 2017

8. COUNCIL MEMO #539-17: Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the Purchase of Replacement Parts for the No. 3 Digester Heat Exchanger at the Eastside Wastewater Treatment Plant

9. COUNCIL MEMO #540-17: Request for Authorization to Approve a Professional Services Agreement for the Evaluation of the Water Treatment Pressure Filter Media

10. COUNCIL MEMO #541-17: Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the Rowell Avenue – West Half (2600’ – 3650’ N. of Laraway Road) Roadway Improvements – 2017

11. COUNCIL MEMO #542-17: Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the Westshire Alley Drainage Improvement Project – 2017

12. COUNCIL MEMO #543-17: Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the 2017 – 2018 Large Meter Replacement Program

Motion to approve Council Memos #532-17 through #543-17 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 #545-17: Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 1 for the 2017 Sidewalk / Curb Replacement Project

2. COUNCIL MEMO #546-17: Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 2 for the Westside Diffuser Replacement Project

3. COUNCIL MEMO #547-17: Request for Authorization to Approve Payment for Emergency Sewer Repair – Ohio Street (Garnsey – Landau)

Motion to approve Council Memos #545-17 through #547-17 was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman.

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

ABSTAIN: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

XI. CITY MANAGER:

Interim City Manager Marty Shanahan shared with the Mayor and Council a truck demonstration given at a seminar he attended, along with students from Joliet West High School, hosted by Cadence Premier Logistics.

XII. NEW BUSINESS (Not For Final Action Or Recommendation):

Councilwoman Gavin asked for additional signage in the construction areas throughout town.

Mayor O'Dekirk stated he, Marty Shanahan, and Chris Regis met with Illinois Department of Corrections officials in Springfield and had a lengthy, productive discussion regarding the prison.

XIII. PUBLIC COMMENTS:

XIV. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:

Councilman Hug congratulated local area football teams and high school athletes.

Councilwoman Quillman encouraged women to take care of their health as October is breast cancer awareness month.

Mayor O'Dekirk highlighted the Renaissance Center open house, Mexican Independence Parade, Joliet Kid's Fun Fest, renovation grand opening at 906 Oneida, Zonata annual Food from Around the World Event, and Easter Seals annual meeting. He also thanked the second graders, teachers and staff at Pershing School for inviting him to the school.

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 Councilman Michael F. Turk.

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

NAYS: None

ABSTAIN: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

XVI. ADJOURNMENT:

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