City of Joliet Pre-Council met November 6.
Here is the minutes provided by the Council:
I. Roll Call:
Present: Robert O'Dekirk, Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman John E. Gerl, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilman Michael F. Turk.
Absent: Councilman Larry E. Hug.
Also Present: Interim City Manager Martin Shanahan, Jr., Acting Corporation Counsel Chris Regis.
II. Mayor:
III. Approval of Agenda:
IV. Citizens to be Heard on Agenda Items:
V. Council Committee Reports:
A. Land Use & Legislative
B. Public Service
VI. Consent Agenda:
Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of Consent Agenda items.
A. Approval of Minutes
1. Pre-Council Meeting – October 16, 2017
2. Council Meeting – October 17, 2017
B. Council Memo #571-17: Position Vacancies/Job Descriptions
C. Council Memo #572-17: Request for Authorization to Administer Mandatory Annual Fire Department Physicals
D. Council Memo #573-17: Disclosable Payment – IMRF Retirement
VII. Licenses and Permit Applications:
None
VIII. Public Hearings:
None
IX. Ordinances and Resolutions:
A. Ordinances:
1. Council Memo #575-17: Ordinances Amending Chapter 28, Articles III - Titled Vehicle Tax, VII - Hotel and Motel Accommodations, VIII - Food and Liquor Purchase, and IX - Retail Purchase of Motor Fuel, Ordinances and the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances (Amending Procedure for the Filing and Payment of Motor Fuel Taxes)
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
2. Council Memo #576-17: An Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to Allow Continuation of a Health Care/Medical Imaging Center in an I-1 (Light Industrial) Zoning District, Located at 254 Republic Avenue, Located at 254 Republic Avenue. (PETITION 2017-58)
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
3. Council Memo #577-17: Ordinances Amending Chapter 25, Article V, Lost, Abandoned Property, Sections 25-70 and 25-71; Chapter 31, Article V, Sewers, Division 14, Discharge Permits, Section 31-531(b); and Chapter 23, Article II, Planning, Division 3, Plan Commission, Section 23-39
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
4. Council Memo #578-17: An Ordinance Amending and Restating Ordinance 17619 which Established Salary Ranges and Fringe Benefits for Exempt Employees
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
5. Council Memo #579-17: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article XIII, Acquisition and Disposal of Personal Property and Services, Division 2, Purchasing and Bidding Procedures, Sections 2-436, 2-437, 2-438, 2-444(b)(1) and (2), and 2-447(a)(1) and (2) (Amending the Dollar Amount which Triggers Public Bidding Requirement)
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
6. Council Memo #580-17: Approval of an Ordinance to Propose a Feasibility Study and Report with Respect to Designation of a Certain Area as a Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Area (Downtown Joliet)
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
B. Resolutions:
1. Council Memo #582-17: A Resolution Appointing a City of Joliet Plan Trustee for the City’s Deferred Compensation 457 Plans
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
2. Council Memo #583-17: A Resolution Approving a TIF Development Agreement with John Bays Enterprises, LLC (201- 203 North Ottawa Street)
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
In response to Councilwoman Quillman's question, Mr. Bays stated he is currently in discussions with several restaurants and businesses who are interested in rental space in the 201-203 N. Ottawa Street building. He stated a few of the possible restaurants need confirmation that Chicago Street will be reopened.
3. Council Memo #584-17: A Resolution Appointing a City of Joliet Authorized Agent to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
4. Council Memo #585-17: Resolution Authorizing the Transfer of Police Dog to Officer Robert Badertscher
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
5. Council Memo #586-17: A Resolution Approving the Renaming of the Joliet Baseball Stadium to Joliet Route 66 Stadium
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
6. Council Memo #587-17: Resolution in Support of the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program for the Chicago Street Streetscape Improvements
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
7. Council Memo #588-17: Resolution Appropriating Funds for the Charity Avenue / Sherman Street Roadway Improvements Project – MFT Sect. No. 17-00506-00-FP
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
8. Council Memo #589-17: Resolution Authoring the Sale of Vacant Surplus Real Estate, 300 Block Of Ohio Street
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
9. Council Memo #590-17: Resolution Authorizing The Sale Of Vacant Surplus Real Estate At 1214 Hague
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Councilman Hug arrived at the meeting at approximately 5:34 p.m.
X. Bids and Contracts:
The Interim City Manager stated the Award of Contracts, Amendments, Change Orders, and Payments will be reviewed at the Public Service Committee Meeting.
A. Award of Contracts:
1. Council Memo #592-17: Request Authorization to Award Contracts for the Purchase of Motor Fuels, 2018
2. Council Memo #593-17: Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the Charity Avenue / Sherman Street Roadway Improvements Project – MFT Sect. No. 17-00506-00-FP
3. Council Memo #594-17: Request for Authorization to Approve the 2017-2018 Rock Salt Purchase Contract
4. Council Memo #595-17: Request for Authorization to Purchase Water Meters and Smartpoint Radios
5. Council Memo #596-17: Request for Authorization to Approve Software Upgrade for Automatic Meter Reading System
6. Council Memo #597-17: Request for Authorization to Purchase Public Safety Vehicles
7. Council Memo #598-17: Request for Authorization to Purchase and Install Pay and Display Terminals for on Street Parking
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
B. Amendments, Change Orders and Payments:
1. Council Memo #600-17: Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 1 for the 2017 Miscellaneous Sanitary Sewer Point Repairs Project
2. Council Memo #601-17: Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 1 and Payment No. 5 and Final for the Terry Drive Water Main Improvements Project
3. Council Memo #602-17: Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 1 and Payment No. 4 and Final for the Marycrest Phase II Water Main Improvements Project
4. Council Memo #603-17: Request for Authorization to Approve Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement for the 2017 Water System Rehabilitation Program
5. Council Memo #604-17: Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 2 for the 2017 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project
6. Council Memo #605-17: Request for Authorization to Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for the Washington Street Streambank Stabilization Project
7. Council Memo #606-17: Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the Spring Creek Interceptor Sewer Lining at the CN Railyard
8. Council Memo #607-17: Request for Authorization to Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Engineering Services Agreement for Phase I and II Engineering Services for the Houbolt Road (I-80 / U.S. Route 6) Interchange Modification and Roadway Reconstruction Project
9. Council Memo #608-17: Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 1 for the Well 22D Rehabilitation Project
The Interim City Manager gave each member of Council a copy of a law suit case mentioned concerning truck traffic and the City Crest Hill at the October 17, 2017 Council Meeting.
XI. City Manager:
XII. New Business (Not For Final Action Or Recommendation):
XIII. Public Comments:
XIV. Mayor and Council Comments:
XV. Closed Session to discuss the following subjects:
Motion to enter closed session was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.
Motion seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman.
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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