City of Joliet Pre-Council met October 2.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
I. Roll Call:
Present: 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: Robert O'dekirk.
Also Present: Interim City Manager Martin Shanahan, Jr., Acting Corporation Counsel Chris Regis.
II. Presentation:
A. Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police Certification - Chief Bill Kushner, Des Plaines PD
Mr. William R. Kushner, Vice President At-Large, Region 3 Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police, presented Chief Brian Benton with a Certification as a Certified Police Chief in the State of Illinois.
Chief Brian Benton thanked Mr. Kushner for being at the meeting to present the Certified Police Chief Certification. He stated the certification was an opportunity to better himself professionally and set an example of professionalism for the Joliet Police Department.
III. Mayor:
IV. Approval of Agenda:
V. Citizens to be Heard on Agenda Items:
None.
VI. Council Committee Reports:
A. Public Safety
B. Public Service
VII. Consent Agenda:
A. Approval of Minutes
1. Pre-Council Meeting – September 18, 2017
2. Council Meeting – September 19, 2017
B. Council Memo #517-17: Regular Payroll for August 18 – August 31, 2017 – $3,231,416.28
C. Council Memo #518-17: Position Vacancies/Job Descriptions
VIII. Licenses and Permit Applications:
None
IX. 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
2. Ordinance Approving the Annexation of 4 Acres Located at 2121 S. Chicago Street
3. Ordinance Approving the Classification of 4 Acres Located at 2121 S. Chicago Street to B-3 (General Business) Zoning
4. Ordinance Approving a Vacation of Unimproved Melicent Avenue and a Portion of Joliet Street (V-7-17) V-7-17
5. Ordinance Approving a Preliminary Plat of Speedway Joliet Resubdivision (2121 S. Chicago Street) (P-6-17) P-6-17
Interim City Manager, Marty Shanahan, gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
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)
1. Resolution Approving an Annexation Agreement for 307 Harwood Street
2. Ordinance Approving the Annexation of 307 Harwood Street
3. Ordinance Approving the Classification of 307 Harwood Street to R-2A Zoning
Interim City Manager, Marty Shanahan, gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
X. 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)
Interim City Manager, Marty Shanahan, gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
In response to Council's questions, Kendall Jackson - Director Community Development stated the building at 112 Henderson Avenue is currently vacant, pictures of the property will be provided at tomorrow night's meeting, and notifications were sent to a 600 foot radius surrounding the building.
2. Council Memo #524-17: Ordinance Declaring Certain Properties as Public Nuisances
Interim City Manager, Marty Shanahan, gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
3. Council Memo #525-17: Ordinances for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for 2015 Special Service Areas (Neighborhood Improvement Program)
Interim City Manager, Marty Shanahan, gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
B. Resolutions:
1. Council Memo #527-17: Resolution Approving a TIF Development Agreement with Stadium Club, LLC (141 East Jefferson Street)
Interim City Manager, Marty Shanahan, gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
In response to Councilman Turk's question, Steve Jones - Deputy City Manager/Economic Development Director explained parking for the redevelopment of 141 E. Jefferson Street.
2. Council Memo #528-17: Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Retail Tax Rebate Agreement with Speedway LLC (Southwest Corner Route 53-Emerald Drive)
Interim City Manager, Marty Shanahan, gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
In response to council's questions, the Interim City Manager discussed traffic routing, signals, and additional roadway development on Laraway Road. He stated there are many moving parts to this proposed development and asked Mr. Philipchuck, attorney for Speedway, to address the Council.
Mr. John Philipchuck spoke regarding a traffic signal and the request to move forward with the proposed agreements.
Council discussed the funding for the traffic signal and roadway improvements on Route 53 at Laraway Road and Emerald Drive, including the EDP grants.
Chris Kalischefski, Architect with Corporate Design Development Group, gave a brief overview of the IDOT proposal for improvements at Emerald and Laraway Roads and the EDP grants.
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
Interim City Manager, Marty Shanahan, gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
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
Interim City Manager, Marty Shanahan, gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
XI. 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
Interim City Manager, Marty Shanahan, gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
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
Interim City Manager, Marty Shanahan, gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
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
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)
XII. City Manager:
XIII. Public Comments:
Rachel Ventura spoke regarding auditions for the Bicentennial Drunken Gnome show. She stated she supports the Rock n Roll Museum for downtown Joliet.
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 Michael F. Turk.
Motion seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron.
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
Absent: Robert O'Dekirk
XV. Adjournment:
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