City of Joliet City Council met October 17.

By Lhalie Castillo

Nov 9, 2017

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

Invocation: Pastor Jacob Garcia, Crossroads Christian Church, 1451 Black 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. Proclamations:

1. Zonta Club – United Nations Day

Councilwoman Quillman read a Proclamation issued by Mayor O'Dekirk recognizing United Nations Day on October 24, 2017.

Pam Hunters thanked the Mayor and Council for their recognition and shared active Zonta Club projects.

2. Red Ribbon Week 2017

Councilwoman Gavin read a Proclamation issued by Mayor O'Dekirk recognizing October 23-31, 2017 as Red Ribbon Week.

Sherry Powell thanked the Mayor and Council for their recognition and explained the Red Ribbon campaign.

B. Mayor O’Dekirk – Appointments

None.

III. Approval of Agenda:

Motion to approve the Agenda as written was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

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:

None.

V. Council Committee Reports:

A. Economic Development

Councilman Hug stated the Economic Development Committee met on October 12, 2017 to discuss the TIF Agreement for the former Catholic Charities building at 201 N. Ottawa.

B. Finance

Councilman Turk stated the Finance Committee met this evening in the Executive Conference Room to review the renewal of group health, dental, vision, and life insurance programs. He asked Councilman Mudron to further explain the renewal.

Councilman Mudron thanked staff and the brokerage firm Arthur J. Gallagher for working to negotiate rates and reduce premiums.

Councilman Turk stated the Committee also reviewed a new online payment system to collect food and beverage, hotel/motel, gas, and tangible taxes with Azavar. He stated the Committee also reviewed the monthly Financial Report, Personnel Summary, Travel Expense Report, Invoices Paid and found them all to be in order and recommended their approval.

C. Land Use & Legislative

Councilman Morris stated the Land Use & Legislative Committee met Tuesday, October 10, 2017 in the Council Chambers to discuss the revision on the usage of inflatable bounce house, electronic message signage, regulations and restrictions of the sale of cats and dogs, and an addendum to the Joliet boundary agreement with Channahon. Interim City Manager Marty Shanahan briefly explained the proposed boundary agreement.

A brief discussion was held regarding a proposed City Ordinance pertaining to the regulations and restrictions of the sale of cats and dogs.

D. Public Service

Councilman Hug stated the Public Service Committee met at 4:00 p.m. this evening to review a stop sign to be placed at intersection of Oneida and Nicholson Streets, a Resolution authorizing an intergovernmental agreement with Crest Hill for a traffic signal at the intersection of Gaylord Road and Division Street.

A brief discussion was held regarding the purpose for the intergovernmental agreement as well as the Committee's recommendation to deny the Resolution.

A lengthy discussion was held regarding the discussion and voting on a proposed Ordinance regulating and restricting the sale of dogs and cats at the Land Use and Legislative Committee meeting on October 10, 2017.

VI. Consent Agenda:

A. Approval of Minutes

1. Pre-Council Meeting – October 2, 2017

2. Council Meeting – October 3, 2017

The minutes of the Pre-Council Meeting of the Council of the City of Joliet, Illinois held on Monday, October 2, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. and of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Joliet, Illinois held on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. stand approved as recorded.

B. Invoices Paid Report

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

C. Council Memo #549-17: Regular Payroll for September 1 – 14, 2017 - $3,208,335.57

The Biweekly Payroll Summary Reports of the total cost of regular salaries for the period September 1 through September 14, 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.

D. Council Memo #550-17: Position Vacancies/Job Descriptions

A communication from the City Manager contained his recommendation that he be authorized to: 1) Fill one Senior Systems Engineer position in the IT Department; 2) Fill one Senior Network Engineer in the IT Department; and 3) Fill one Public Utilities Administrator in the Public Utilities Department; and 4) Fill one Custodian/Floor Man position and any subsequent vacancies which may occur with these positions.

E. Council Memo #551-17: Renewal of Group Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Programs

A communication from the City Manager contained his recommendation that he be authorized to renew the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO health, dental, and vision insurance plan for all eligible employees and retirees. In addition, also be authorized to renew the Dearborn National Life insurance program for a three-year term beginning with the 2018 plan year.

F. Council Memo #552-17: Disclosable Payment – IMRF Retirement

G. Approval of 2018 Joliet City Council Meeting Schedule 2018 City Council Meeting Schedule

Motion to concur in the recommendations of the City Manager 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

VII. Licenses and Permit Applications:

A. Council Memo #554-17: Issuance of a Class E License - 1471 Rock Creek Drive – Holiday Inn

Motion to concur in the recommendation of the Liquor Commissioner to approve Council Memo #554-17: Issuance of a Class E License - 1471 Rock Creek Drive – Holiday Inn 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. Council Memo #555-17: Issuance of a Class C License – 2700 Plainfield Road – Fresh Thyme Market

Motion to concur in the recommendation of the Liquor Commissioner to approve Council Memo #555-17: Issuance of a Class C License - 2700 Plainfield Road – Fresh Thyme Market 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

C. Council Memo #556-17: Issuance of a Class B License - 2200 RT. 59 – Frankie’s Tap

Motion to concur in the recommendation of the Liquor Commissioner to approve Council Memo #556-17: Issuance of a Class B License - 2200 RT. 59 – Frankie’s Tap was made by Councilman John E. Gerl.

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

Nays: None

Abstain: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

D. Council Memo #557-17: Transfer Of Class C License - 712 W. Jefferson St. – Stang Kelly

Motion to concur in the recommendation of the Liquor Commissioner to approve Council Memo #557-17: Transfer Of Class C License - 712 W. Jefferson St. – Stang Kelly 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

VIII. Public Hearings:

A. Council Memo #559-17: Annexation of 138.5 Acres at the Southwest Corner of Route 53 and Breen Road, Classification to I-1 (light industrial) Zoning and Approval of an Annexation Agreement (A-4-17) (To Be Tabled)

Motion to table Council Memo #559-17: Annexation of 138.5 Acres at the Southwest Corner of Route 53 and Breen Road, Classification to I-1 (light industrial) Zoning and Approval of an Annexation Agreement (A-4-17) to the December 19, 2017 Council Meeting 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

IX. Ordinances And Resolutions:

A. Ordinances:

1. Council Memo #561-17: Ordinance Approving a Vacation of a Portion of Youngs Road Right-of-Way (3851 Youngs Road) (V-6- 17) and a Resolution Accepting Dedication of a Newly Constructed Portion of Youngs Road

a. Ordinance Approving a Vacation of a Portion of Youngs Road Right-of-Way (3851 Youngs Road) (V-6-17)

Council Memo #561-17

Ordinance No. 17672

b. Resolution Accepting Dedication of a Newly Constructed Portion of Youngs Road

Council Memo #561-17

Resolution No. 7191

Motion to adopt Council Memo #561-17: Ordinance Approving a Vacation of a Portion of Youngs Road Right-of-Way (3851 Youngs Road) (V-6-17) and a Resolution Accepting Dedication of a Newly Constructed Portion of Youngs Road 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

2. Council Memo #562-17: Ordinance Approving and Executing an Amendment to the Development Agreement with Will County Development Corporation

Motion to adopt Council Memo #562-17: Ordinance Approving and Executing an Amendment to the Development Agreement with Will County Development Corporation 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 #562-17

Ordinance No. 17673

B. Resolutions:

1. Council Memo #563-17: A Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement with Crest Hill Regarding the Installation of Traffic Signals at the Intersection of Gaylord Road and Division Street

Motion to deny Council Memo #563-17: A Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement with Crest Hill Regarding the Installation of Traffic Signals at the Intersection of Gaylord Road and Division Street was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug.

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, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman

Nays: Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilman Michael F. Turk

Abstain: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

2. Council Memo #564-17: Resolution Authorizing the Release of Executive Session Minutes Council Memo #564-17

Motion to adopt Council Memo #564-17: Resolution Authorizing the Release of Executive Session Minutes 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 #564-17

Resolution No. 7192

X. Bids and Contracts:

A. Award of Contracts:

1. Council Memo #566-17: Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the Generator Replacement at City Hall and Budgetary Adjustment

Motion to approve Council Memo #566-17: Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the Generator Replacement at City Hall and Budgetary Adjustment was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk.

Motion seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron. Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Abstain: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

B. Amendments, Change Orders And Payments:

1. Council Memo #568-17: Request for Authorization to Approve

Change Order No. 2 for the 2017 Sidewalk / Curb Replacement Project

2. Council Memo #569-17: Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 5 for Osgood St. / Second Ave. Roadway Project MFT Sect. 16-00493-00-FP

3. Council Memo #570-17: Request for Authorization to Approve Amendment No. 1 for the Engineering Design Services / Construction Management for the Joliet Minor League Baseball Park

Motion to approve Council Memos #568-17 through #570-17 was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

Motion seconded by Councilman John E. Gerl. Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Abstain: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

XI. City Manager:

The Interim City Manager congratulated the local teams who competed in the Southwest Prairie Conference Cross-County meet. He also reminded residents that on January 1, 2018 weekly recycling as well as at-your-door recycling and house hazardous waste pick-up begins.

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

XIII. Public Comments:

Robert Webb addressed the Mayor and Council concerning the usage of the Law Libraries.

XIV. Mayor And Council Comments:

Mayor O'Dekirk highlighted that the Exchange Club honored Shawn Carroll with firefighter of the year, grand openings for Motor Mat and Wings Around the World, and the Take Back the Night event. He also extended condolences on behalf of the entire City Council for the untimely passing of former Councilwoman Brooke Hernandez-Brewer's husband.

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 John E. Gerl.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Abstain: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

XVI. Adjournment:

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