City of Joliet City Council met March 2.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
I. ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk, Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Michael F. Turk.
ABSENT: Councilman Terry Morris.
ALSO PRESENT: Interim City Manager Steve Jones, Corporation Counsel Martin J. Shanahan, Jr.
II. PRESENTATION:
WeCount2020! Census Campaign - Kendall Jackson, Director of Community Development Director of Community Development, Kendall Jackson, gave a brief overview of the importance of the Census and what is at stake for the community.
Mr. Jackson explained the Joliet Area Complete Count Committee and the Census timeline.
In addition, he stressed the fact the Census bureau is bound by law to keep information confidential.
III. MAYOR:
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
V. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS:
There were no citizens to be heard this evening.
VI. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
A. Public Safety
B. Public Service
C. Ad Hoc City Manager Search
VII. CONSENT AGENDA:
The City Manager gave a brief overview of these Consent Agenda items.
A. Approval of Minutes
1. Council Meeting – February 18, 2020
B. COUNCIL MEMO #111-20: Position Vacancies
C. COUNCIL MEMO #112-20: Regular Payroll for December 20, 2019 - January 2, 2020 - $3,545,095.62
D. COUNCIL MEMO #113-20: Special Payroll for January 17, 2020 - $2,158,659.73
E. COUNCIL MEMO #114-20: Regular Payroll for January 3 - January 16, 2020 - $3,461,869.91
F. COUNCIL MEMO #115-20: Regular Payroll for January 17 - January 30, 2020 - $3,746,984.02
G. COUNCIL MEMO #116-20: Regular Payroll for January 31 – February 13, 2020 - $3,595,672.05
VIII. AGENDA ITEMS:
A. COUNCIL MEMO #119-20: Motion to Approve an Executive Search for City Manager for the City of Joliet Through a Consulting Firm
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
B. COUNCIL MEMO #120-20: 5 Years Vehicle Replacement Program
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo. He stated this is a living document and will be revisited over the years.
IX. LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
A. COUNCIL MEMO #121-20: Transfer of a Class "B" Liquor License - 2771
Black Road - Fireman Ted's Sports Bar & Grill
Deputy Liquor Commissioner gave a brief overview of this Memo.
X. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (To Be Held Tuesday, March 3, 2020)
Director of Public Works Jim Trizna gave a brief overview of these Public Hearings.
A. COUNCIL MEMO #123-20: Public Hearing for and Request for Approval of an Ordinance Establishing the 2020 Joliet Special Service Area No. 1- Logan Avenue (2nd Avenue – 500’ South)
B. COUNCIL MEMO #124-20: Public Hearing for and Request for Approval of an Ordinance Establishing the 2020 Joliet Special Service Area No. 2 – Salem Avenue (W. Jefferson Street – Marion Street)
C. COUNCIL MEMO #125-20: Public Hearing for and Request for Approval of an Ordinance Establishing the 2020 Joliet Special Service Area No. 3 – Mason Avenue (Wilcox Street – Raub Street)
XI. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
A. ORDINANCES:
1. COUNCIL MEMO #127-20: Ordinance Establishing a Date for Public Hearing and Convening a Joint Review Board for a Tax Increment Financing District
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
2. COUNCIL MEMO #128-20: Ordinance Amending the 2020 Annual Budget for the City of Joliet
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
B. RESOLUTIONS:
1. COUNCIL MEMO #129-20: Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the County of Will Concerning the Preparation of a Homeless Strategic Plan Director of Community Development Kendall Jackson gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
2. COUNCIL MEMO #130-20: Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the Juniper Street / Richmond Street Roadway Project – MFT Sect. No. 18-00510-00-FP
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
3. COUNCIL MEMO #131-20: Resolution Appropriating Funds for the Phase II Engineering Services for the Essington Road (Jefferson – Black) Roadway Widening Improvements Project – MFT Section No. 16-00500-00-WR
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
XII. BIDS AND CONTRACTS:
A. AWARD OF CONTRACTS:
1. COUNCIL MEMO #133-20: Request for Authorization to Award a Professional Services Agreement for the Phase II Engineering Services for the Essington Road (Jefferson – Black) Roadway Widening Improvements Project – MFT Section No. 16-00500-00- WR
2. COUNCIL MEMO #134-20: Request for Authorization to Approve a Professional Services Agreement for the 2020 Sanitary Sewer Investigation and Rehabilitation Program
3. COUNCIL MEMO #135-20: Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for Computer Hardware to CDWG
B. AMENDMENTS, CHANGE ORDERS AND PAYMENTS:
1. COUNCIL MEMO #136-20: Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 1 for the Belmont Interceptor Replacement Project
2. COUNCIL MEMO #137-20: Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 1 and Payment Estimate No. 4 and Final for the Juniper Street / Richmond Street Roadway Project – MFT Sect. No. 18-00510-00-FP
3. COUNCIL MEMO #138-20: Request for Authorization to Approve Payment Estimate No. 2 and Final for the City of Joliet Vaulted Sidewalk Replacement Project
XIII. CITY MANAGER:
XIV. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Mary Beth Gannon spoke in opposition of Council Memo #119-20: Motion to Approve an Executive Search for City Manager for the City of Joliet Through a Consulting Firm.
Mayor O'Dekirk asked Fire Chief Blaskey to discuss precautions being taken with the increase in Coronavirus cases at tomorrow's Council meeting.
XV. CLOSED SESSION to discuss the following subjects:
Motion to enter closed session to discuss personnel, collective bargaining, land acquisition or conveyance, pending or threatened litigation, and 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: AYES: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Michael F. Turk. NAYS: None.
XVI. ADJOURNMENT:
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