City of Joliet City Council met May 5.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
INVOCATION:
Councilman Mudron gave the invocation.
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk, Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Michael F. Turk.
ABSENT: Councilman Larry E. Hug.
ALSO PRESENT: Interim City Manager Steve Jones, Corporation Counsel Martin J. Shanahan.
Let the record show that Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, and Councilman Michael F. Turk attended the meeting remotely due to COVID-19.
MAYOR:
Foster Care Month - May 2020
Councilman Morris read a Proclamation issued by Mayor O’Dekirk proclaiming May 2020 as Foster Care Month.
Councilwoman Quillman read a Proclamation issued by Mayor O'Dekirk proclaiming May 2020 as Motorcycle Awareness month.
Councilman Hug arrived at the meeting at approximately 6:34 p.m.
Appointments
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Per Mayor O'Dekirk's request, Dave Braner, Chief Information Officer, addressed concerns raised regarding the inability to see the Councilmembers who are attending the meetings remotely.
Motion to Approve the Agenda as written as written with the following changes: 1) Remove Council Memo #251 -20: Ordinance Amending the 2020 Budget to Authorize the Expenditure of Purchase of 10 S. Richards Street for $126,000 and 2) Vote separately on Council Memo #262: Request for Authorization to Purchase Two (2) Trailers for the Department of Public Works - Roadways Division and Council Memo #263-20: Request for Authorization to Purchase Five (5) One Ton Dump Trucks with Plow Accessories for the Department of Public Works - Roadways Division was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman.
Motion seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Michael F. Turk.
NAYS: None.
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS:
The City Clerk stated there was one email comment submitted this email is attached.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Public Service
Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Monday, May 4, 2020 Public Service Committee Meeting.
A brief discussion was held regarding reports by local media.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Council Meeting Minutes - April 7, 2020
Approved
Approval of Special Council Meeting Minutes - April 13, 2020
Approved
Motion to Approve the Minutes of the April 7, 2020 Council Meeting and the April 13, 2020 Special Council Meeting with the following change: Motion to Approve closing the oral portion of the Public Hearing and suspending the written portion of the Public Hearing as well as the meeting, for the Pre-Annexation Agreement for 1,260 Acres with the East Gate Logistics Park Chicago, LLC for Compass Business Park, and reconvene at 5:30 p.m. April 17, 2020 was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug.
Motion seconded by Councilman Terry Morris.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: None.
NAYS: None.
LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ORDINANCES:
249-20 Ordinances Associated with Joliet Logistics Park Subdivision:
Re-Approval of the Preliminary Plat (P-2-20) Final Plat, Phase 2 (FP-1-20)
Bob McCormick, owner group, and Joe Hammer with Ruetiger and Tonelli joined the meeting remotely by phone. Mr. Hammer briefly summarized the preliminary and final plat request.
Motion to Deny 249-20 Ordinances Associated with Joliet Logistics Park Subdivision:
Re-Approval of the Preliminary Plat (P-2-20) Final Plat, Phase 2 (FP-1-20) was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman.
Motion seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Michael F. Turk.
NAYS: None.
250-20 Ordinance Amending Prior Ordinance No. 17566 to Borrow Funds from the Public Water Supply Loan Program for Water System Improvements Projects
Motion to Adopt 250-20 Ordinance Amending Prior Ordinance No. 17566 to Borrow Funds from the Public Water Supply Loan Program for Water System Improvements Projects was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.
Motion seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Michael F. Turk.
NAYS: None.
251-20 Ordinance Amending the 2020 Budget to Authorize the Expenditure of Purchase of 10 S. Richards Street for $126,000
The City Clerk stated this item was previously removed from the agenda.
RESOLUTIONS:
252-20 Resolution Authorizing Execution of a License Agreement between the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the City of Joliet for Water Main Installation associated with the Houbolt Road water main extension project
Motion to Adopt 252-20 Resolution Authorizing Execution of a License Agreement between the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the City of Joliet for Water Main Installation associated with the Houbolt Road water main extension project was made by Councilman Pat Mudron.
Motion seconded by Councilman Terry Morris.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Michael F. Turk.
NAYS: None.
253-20 Resolution Accepting an Easement Agreement with Commonwealth Edison Company for the Houbolt Road Water Main Extension Project
Motion to Adopt 253-20 Resolution Accepting an Easement Agreement with Commonwealth Edison Company for the Houbolt Road Water Main Extension Project was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman.
Motion seconded by Councilman Terry Morris.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Michael F. Turk.
NAYS: None.
254-20 Resolution Appropriating Funds for the 2020 Pavement Marking Program - MFT Sect. No. 20-00529-00-ST
Councilman Hug briefly discussed this Council Memo.
Motion to Adopt 254-20 Resolution Appropriating Funds for the 2020 Pavement Marking Program - MFT Sect. No. 20-00529-00-ST was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug.
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 Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Michael F. Turk. NAYS: None.
255-20 Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the Charity Avenue / Nowell Avenue / Retta Court Roadway Project - MFT Sect. No. 18-00511-00-FP
Motion to Adopt 255-20 Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the Charity Avenue / Nowell Avenue / Retta Court Roadway Project - MFT Sect. No. 18-00511-00- FP was made by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson.
Motion seconded by Councilman Terry Morris.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: None.
NAYS: None.
256-20 Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the Purchase of Rock Salt - MFT Sect. No. 20-00000-00-GM
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
A brief discussion was held regarding the appropriate fund to use for the rock salt purchase.
Motion to Adopt 256-20 Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the Purchase of Rock Salt - MFT Sect. No. 20-00000-00-GM was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk.
Motion seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron.
Motion carriedby the following vote:
AYES: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Michael F. Turk.
NAYS: Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris,
Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman.
257-20 Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Legal Services Agreement for the Alternative Water Source Program
Per Councilman Mudron's request, Allison Swisher - Director of Public Utilities and the Interim City Manager explained the need to approve this Council Memo at this time and the estimated cost.
A brief discussion was held regarding ramifications of the delay in the approval of this Council Memo.
Motion to Adopt 257-20 Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Legal Services Agreement for the Alternative Water Source Program was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.
Motion seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug.
Motion carriedby the following vote:
AYES: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon.
NAYS: Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilman Michael F. Turk.
258-20 Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Federal and State (Illinois and Indiana) Advocacy Services Agreement for the Alternative Water Source Program A brief discussion was held regarding the Agreement, bids received, and cost for the Alternate Water Source Program.
Motion to Adopt 258-20 Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Federal and State (Illinois and Indiana) Advocacy Services Agreement for the Alternative Water Source Program was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug.
Motion seconded by Councilman Terry Morris.
Motion carriedby the following vote:
AYES: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Michael F. Turk.
NAYS: Councilman Pat Mudron.
259-20 Resolution Entering into a Lease Agreement with Hdata, an Illinois Corporation (Office Space at 50 East Jefferson Street, Joliet Union Station)
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Motion to Adopt 259-20 Resolution Entering into a Lease Agreement with Hdata, an Illinois Corporation (Office Space at 50 East Jefferson Street, Joliet Union Station) was made by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson.
Motion seconded by Councilman Terry Morris.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Michael F. Turk.
NAYS: None.
BIDS AND CONTRACTS:
AWARD OF CONTRACTS:
261-20 Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the 2020 Pavement Marking Program
262-20 Request for Authorization to Purchase Two (2) Trailers for the Department of Public Works - Roadways Division
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Motion to Approve 262-20 Request for Authorization to Purchase Two (2) Trailers for the Department of Public Works - Roadways Division was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.
Motion seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron.
Motion carriedby the following vote:
AYES: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Michael F. Turk.
NAYS: Councilman Larry E. Hug.
263-20 Request for Authorization to Purchase Five (5) One Ton Dump Trucks with Plow Accessories for the Department of Public Works - Roadways Division
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
A brief discussion was held regarding funding the purchase of the dump trucks and cost to lease these types of vehicles.
Motion to Approve 263-20 Request for Authorization to Purchase Five (5) One Ton Dump Trucks with Plow Accessories for the Department of Public Works - Roadways Division was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon.
Motion seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Michael F. Turk.
NAYS: Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman.
264-20 Request for Authorization to Approve a Professional Services Agreement for the Residential Water Meter Evaluation and Replacement Study
265-20 Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for Temporary Telemetry System (Water Scada)
266-20 Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the Lift Station Pump Replacement
267-20 Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant WWPS VFD Replacement
268-20 Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the Eastside Wastewater Plant Gas Detection Equipment Replacement
269-20 Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the Bluff Street and Fairmount & Garvin Booster Station Rehabilitation
270-20 Request for Authorization to Purchase Portable Radios and Batteries
271-20 Request for Authorization to Award 5 Contracts For The Lawn Maintenance Of Certain City Owned Properties to Total Property Management Maintenance and Engineering Service, LLC In the Aggregate Amount of $38,822.35
Motion to Approve Council Memos #261-20 and Council Memos #264-20 through #271- 20 was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman.
Motion seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Michael F. Turk.
NAYS: None.
AMENDMENTS, CHANGE ORDERS AND PAYMENTS:
273-20 Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 1 for the Charity Avenue / Nowell Avenue / Retta Court Roadway Project - MFT Sect. No. 18- 00511-00-FP
274-20 Request for Authorization to Approve Change order No. 1 for the Well Rock 2 Electrical Upgrades Project
275-20 Request for Authorization to Approve a Payment of the 2020 Membership Dues for the Lower DuPage Watershed Group
276-20 Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 1 for the Richards Street Lift Station Abandonment and Sewer Improvement Project
A brief discussion was held regarding costs associated with Council Memo #273- 20: Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 1 for the Charity Avenue / Nowell Avenue / Retta Court Roadway Project.
Motion to Adopt Council Memos #273-20 through #276-20 was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.
Motion seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Michael F. Turk.
NAYS: None.
CITY MANAGER:
The Interim City Manager discussed a budget gap and labor concessions. He also discussed the possibility of state and local government stimulus revenue from the federal government.
NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation):
No New Business items were discussed.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
No email comments were received for Public Comments
Mary Beth Gannon spoke remotely via a phone call regarding the City's financial needs and Council vote on NorthPoint.
Kathy Spieler spoke remotely via a phone call regarding the City's spending, NorthPoint, and Mayor week press conferences.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilman Dickinson thank staff and first responders during this trying time.
Councilwoman Gavin thanked City staff and wished everyone happy Cinco de Mayo and Mother's Day.
Councilwoman Reardon echoed Councilman Dickinson and Councilwoman Gavin's comments.
Councilman Turk echoed Councilman Dickinson and Councilwoman Gavin's comments.
Councilman Hug summarized financial decisions made during this evening's Council Meeting. He also wished all a happy Mother's Day.
Councilwoman Quillman wished all a happy Cinco de Mayo and Mother's Day and thanked all essential workers.
Councilman Mudron thanked the first responders and essential works. He also wished everyone a happy Mother's Day.
Mayor O'Dekirk thanked City employees and all essential workers. He also wished his mother a happy birthday and wished his mother, wife and mother-in-law happy Mother's Day. He highlighted meeting with other mayors, state representatives and the governor concerning eligible money to municipalities.
Mayor O'Dekirk briefly discussed the distribution of CARES Act assistance funding.
Per Mayor O'Dekirk's request, Corporation Counsel explained the complaint filed against the City with the Attorney General's Office concerning the Special Meeting held for the Pre-Annexation of the NorthPoint property and the dismissal of all violations.
Mayor O'Dekirk thanked all for doing their part to continue to stay safe.
Councillman Turk briefly discussed his voting choices.
CLOSED SESSION to discuss the following subjects:
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion to Approve the adjournment of the meeting was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman.
Motion seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Michael F. Turk NAYS: None ABSTAIN: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson
It is the policy of Mayor O’Dekirk to vote only in the event that the vote of the city council has resulted in a tie, or where a vote greater than a majority of council members is required in order to adopt an ordinance or resolution.
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