City of Joliet City Council met April 13

By Michael Abella

Jul 13, 2020

City of Joliet City Council met April 13.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

ROLL CALL:

PRESENT: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk, 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.

ABSENT: None.

ALSO PRESENT: Interim City Manager Steve Jones, Corporation Counsel Martin J. Shanahan.

Let the record show Councilman Dickinson, Councilwoman Gavin, Councilwoman Reardon and Councilman Turk are attending the meeting remotely due to the COVID-19 virus.

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

Pre-Annexation Agreement for 1,260 Acres with the East Gate Logistics Park Chicago, LLC for Compass Business Park

The City Clerk advised that this Public Hearing was opened at a previous meeting and continued to this meeting; therefore, any public comments would be in order at this time.

The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of Council Memo #222- 20: Resolution Approving and Authorizing Execution of a Pre-Annexation Agreement for 1,260 Acres with East Gate Logistics Park Chicago, LLC for Compass Business Park.

Mayor O'Dekirk briefly discussed the City's decision to move forward with holding the Public Hearing on the Pre-Annexation Agreement for 1,260 Acres with the East Gate Logistics Park Chicago, LLC for Compass

Business Park during the State mandated COVID-19 shutdown. He also discussed ways in which the public can view the Public Hearing meeting.

Tom George, Director of Development for NorthPoint, gave a brief overview of the proposed Compass Business Park Joliet plan.

A brief discussion was held regarding the traffic study and the bridge over Route 53, an alternate plan should there be an emergency on the bridge, the use for the 103 acres approved in November, traffic projection modifications/study, job projections at the location as well as use of unions for the construction of the park, and NorthPoint's existing client base.

Nathaniel Hagedorn, Founder and CEO of NorthPoint Development, thanked the Mayor and Council their commitment to evaluating the decision to make Compass Business Park a part of the Joliet Community. He briefly discussed the vision for the business park.

A brief discussion was held regarding the closed loop bridge and taxes generated from the business park.

Corporation Counsel Marty Shanahan gave an overview of the executive orders and then summarized ways in which to participate in the Public Hearing. A brief discussion was held regarding the opportunity to sign up to speak.

Public Hearing Comments:

2nd Declaration of Local State of Emergency

(Those who register were called.)

Delilah Legrett spoke in opposition of this project.

Bruce Renwick spoke in opposition of this project.

Cornel Darden Jr. spoke in support of this project.

Stephanie Irvine spoke in opposition of this project.

Kathryn Cope spoke in opposition of this project.

Amanda Maletich spoke in opposition of this project.

Paul Maletich spoke in opposition of this project.

Erica Aultz spoke in opposition of this project.

Nicholas Ruettiger spoke in opposition of this project.

Doc Gregory spoke in support of this project.

Josh Weger spoke in support of this project.

Kristin Smith spoke in opposition of this project.

Ed Janulis spoke in opposition of this project.

Kenneth Hickey spoke in opposition of this project.

Nichelle Tomalewicz spoke in opposition of this project.

Natalie Martinez spoke in opposition of this project.

Julia Baum-Coldwater spoke in opposition of this project.

Megan Cooper spoke in opposition of this project.

Mary Baskerville spoke in opposition of this project.

Rebecca Kemp Robbins spoke in opposition of this project.

Katherine Pavur spoke in opposition of this project.

Christina Sammet spoke in opposition of this project.

Tricia Maas spoke in opposition of this project.

Toni Gregurich spoke in opposition of this project.

Tim Shanahan spoke in opposition of this project.

Kathleen Bernhard spoke in opposition of this project.

Laura Sperstad spoke in opposition of this project.

Paul Botts spoke in opposition of this project.

Stacy Meyers spoke in opposition of this project.

April Flaws spoke in opposition of this project.

Alejandro Gutierrez spoke in opposition of this project.

Erin Gallagher spoke in opposition of this project.

Dennis O'Connor spoke in opposition of this project.

Skip Hoechbauer spoke regarding this project.

Kelly Gibbons spoke in opposition of this project.

Jeffrey Pence spoke in opposition of this project.

Willie Sellers spoke in support of this project.

A brief discussion was held regarding the continuation of the Public Hearing at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 2020.

Councilman Hug left the meeting held on April 13, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. at approximately 7:55 p.m. and returned at approximately 8:05 p.m.

Motion to Approve suspending the Public Hearing and the meeting for the Pre- Annexation Agreement for 1,260 Acres with the East Gate Logistics Park Chicago, LLC for Compass Business Park and reconvening at 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. tomorrow, April 14, 2020 and then reconvening the Public Hearing and meeting from 3:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. on the afternoon of April 14, 2020 was made by Councilman Pat Mudron.

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

The Special Council Meeting of the City Council of the City of Joliet reconvened at 9:00 a.m. April 14, 2020.

ABSENT: None.

ALSO PRESENT: Interim City Manager Steve Jones, Corporation Counsel

Martin J. Shanahan.

Let the record show Councilman Dickinson, Councilwoman Gavin, Councilwoman Reardon and Councilman Turk are attending the meeting remotely due to the COVID-19 virus.

Corporation Counsel Martin Shanahan briefly discussed the public participation procedure for the Public Hearing during the declaration of local state of emergency.

Reconvened meeting and Public Hearing on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. (Continued of Meeting April 13, 2020 at 5:30 p.m.)

Ann Baskerville, on behalf of Sierra Club, spoke in opposition of this project.

Roberto Clack spoke in opposition of this project.

Rachel Ventura spoke in opposition of this project.

Sandra Costa spoke in opposition of this project.

Andrea Baumhardt spoke in opposition of this project.

John Sheridan, on behalf of Cunningham Association, spoke in opposition of this project.

Liz Fromer spoke in opposition of this project.

Kim Noonan spoke in opposition of this project.

Sharon Hickey spoke in opposition of this project.

Dr. Vince Gutierrez spoke in opposition of this project.

Tim Sjogren spoke in support of this project.

Jill Berscheid spoke in opposition of this project.

Garrett Berscheid spoke in opposition of this project.

Garrett McGuire spoke in opposition of this project.

Mary McGuire spoke in opposition of this project.

Jordan Legrett spoke in opposition of this project.

Don Gould, on behalf of Jackson Township, spoke in opposition of this project.

Kari Cogan spoke in opposition of this project.

Tim Cogan spoke in opposition of this project.

Ben Stenemeyer spoke in support of this project.

Pat Ooykaas spoke in opposition of this project.

Tara Schoppe spoke in opposition of this project.

Penny Vanderhyden spoke in opposition of this project.

Tim Rossborough spoke in support of this project.

Matthew Stenemeyer spoke in support of this project.

Diane Sewing spoke in opposition of this project.

Eric Pechous spoke in support of this project.

Dan DeCaprio spoke in opposition of this project.

Rene Valdivia spoke in support of this project.

Wayne Pickens spoke in opposition of this project.

Kevin Fromer spoke in opposition of this project.

Joseph Roth spoke in opposition of this project.

Howard Green spoke in support of this project.

John Kiekan spoke in opposition of this project.

Terri Papesh spoke in opposition of this project.

Nathan Prasun spoke in opposition of this project.

Michael Peterson spoke in opposition of this project.

Dana Dobrovits spoke in opposition of this project.

Sara Martin spoke in opposition of this project.

Erin Ward spoke in opposition of this project.

Jack Darin spoke on behalf of Sierra Club in opposition of this project.

Rob Bogda spoke in opposition of this project.

Kisha McCaskill, on behalf of local Black Chamber of Commerce, spoke in support of this project.

Amanda Wade spoke in opposition of this project.

Matt Robins spoke in opposition of this project.

Maria Pergi spoke in opposition of this project.

Mayor O'Dekirk left the meeting held on April 14, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. at approximately 10:59 a.m. and returned at approximately 11:04 a.m.

Councilman Morris left the meeting held on April 14, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. at approximately 11:07 a.m. and returned at approximately 11:09 a.m.

Motion seconded by Councilman Terry Morris.

Motion carried by the following vote:

NAYS: None

The Special Council Meeting of the City Council of the City of Joliet reconvened at 3:00 PM April 14, 2020.

ABSENT: None.

ALSO PRESENT: Interim City Manager Steve Jones, Corporation Counsel Martin J. Shanahan.

Let the record show Councilman Dickinson, Councilwoman Gavin, Councilwoman Reardon and Councilman Turk are attending the meeting remotely due to the COVID-19 virus.

Reconvened meeting on April 14, 2020 at 3:00 PM Meeting (Continuation of April 14, 2020 9:00 AM Meeting and of the original meeting held April 13, 2020 at 5:30 PM)

Amy Marshall spoke in opposition of this project.

Mark Pavlis spoke in support of this project.

Mary Mangun spoke in opposition of this project.

Hannah Pechous spoke in opposition of this project.

Maraline Mattke spoke in opposition of this project.

Lonnie Posley spoke in support of this project.

Burneva McCullum spoke in support of this project.

Andy Knoderer spoke in opposition of this project.

Erica Chiang spoke in support of this project.

Patricia Kelly spoke in opposition of this project.

Ronald Adamski spoke in opposition of this project.

Julie Erbe spoke in opposition of this project.

Regina Creal spoke in opposition of this project.

Nikki Jack spoke in opposition of this project.

Dean Rankovich spoke in support of this project.

Leo Murphy spoke in opposition of this project.

Patricia Traut spoke in opposition of this project.

Dominic Amato spoke in opposition of this project.

Lauren Triemstra spoke in opposition of this project.

David Brown spoke in opposition of this project.

Kevin Pomykala spoke in opposition of this project.

Mike Bryson spoke in opposition of this project.

Judy Medvid spoke in opposition of this project.

John Medvid spoke in opposition of this project.

Rayanne Medvid spoke in opposition of this project.

Melissa Walas spoke in opposition of this project.

Maggie Lahey spoke in opposition of this project.

Jeff Lahey spoke in opposition of this project.

Jennifer Peterson spoke in opposition of this project.

Eric Siebert spoke in opposition of this project.

Crystal Cichon spoke in opposition of this project.

Sarah Labelle Pfiffner spoke in opposition of this project.

Ken Wilhelmi, on behalf of D Construction, spoke in support of this project.

Mandy Amato spoke in opposition of this project.

Lindsay Adamitus spoke in opposition of this project.

Nicole Hepfinger spoke in opposition of this project.

William Bohne spoke in support of this project.

Michelle Coldwater spoke in opposition of this project.

Matthew Marketti, on behalf of PT Ferro Construction, spoke in support of this project.

Lester Cheney spoke in support of this project.

Jim Baltas spoke in opposition of this project.

Franklin Gulley spoke in opposition of this project.

James Traut spoke in opposition of this project.

Rachael Steffes spoke in opposition of this project.

Motion seconded by Councilman Terry Morris.

Motion carried by the following vote:

NAYS: None

The Special Council Meeting of the City Council of the City of Joliet reconvened at 6:30 PM April 15, 2020.

PRESENT: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk.

ABSENT: 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.

ALSO PRESENT: Interim City Manager Steve Jones, Corporation Counsel Martin J. Shanahan.

Let the record show Councilman Dickinson, Councilwoman Gavin, Councilwoman Reardon and Councilman Turk are attending the meeting remotely due to the COVID-19 virus.

Reconvened meeting and Public Hearing on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 6:30 PM Meeting (Continuation of April 14, 2020 3:00 PM Meeting)

Morgen Africa spoke in opposition of this project.

Cheryl Donovan spoke in opposition of this project.

Cassandra Dust spoke in opposition of this project.

David Leamer spoke in opposition of this project.

Michelle Seyforth spoke in opposition of this project.

Angela Sly spoke in opposition of this project.

Nick Sly spoke in opposition of this project.

Julie Friebele, Village Administrator for Elwood, spoke in opposition of this project.

Jennifer Bronakowski spoke in opposition of this project.

Lynn Leatherby spoke in opposition of this project.

Amy Walsh spoke in opposition of this project.

Amanda Ooykaas spoke in opposition of this project.

Martin Gilboy spoke in opposition of this project.

Jennifer Ferrucci spoke in opposition of this project.

Karen Schmidt spoke in opposition of this project.

Julie Anderson spoke in opposition of this project.

James Walsh spoke in opposition of this project.

April Eick spoke in opposition of this project.

Tina Pirc spoke in opposition of this project.

Edward Marks spoke in opposition of this project.

Mary Leonard spoke in opposition of this project.

Kaitlyn Smith spoke in opposition of this project.

Doug Bernhard spoke in opposition of this project.

Jaclyn Wesolowski spoke in opposition of this project.

Dan McCarrin spoke in opposition of this project.

Mike Guyette spoke in opposition of this project.

Melissa Guyette spoke in opposition of this project.

Mallory Arend, on behalf of her mother Jeannine, spoke in opposition of this project.

Cahryssa Coldwater spoke in opposition of this project.

Lisa Bass spoke in opposition of this project.

Anthony Coldwater spoke in opposition of this project.

Pat Anderson spoke in opposition of this project.

Steve DiSanto spoke in support of this project.

Chuck Williams spoke in opposition of this project.

Erik Donovan spoke in opposition of this project.

Joe Meyers spoke in opposition of this project.

Marian Corley spoke in opposition of this project.

Jason Ooykaas spoke in opposition of this project.

Jillian Deaville spoke in opposition of this project.

Nancy Bartels spoke in opposition of this project.

James Machak spoke in support of this project.

Sheila Meyers spoke in opposition of this project

Mayor O'Dekirk left the meeting held on April 15, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. at approximately 7:48 p.m. and returned at approximately 7:52 p.m. and left the meeting at 8:20 p.m. and returned at approximately 8:22 p.m.

Motion seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron.

Motion carried by the following vote:

NAYS: None

The Special Council Meeting of the City Council of the City of Joliet reconvened at 6:30 PM April 16, 2020.

PRESENT: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk.

ABSENT: 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.

ALSO PRESENT: Interim City Manager Steve Jones, Corporation Counsel

Martin J. Shanahan.

Let the record show Councilman Dickinson, Councilwoman Gavin, Councilwoman Reardon and Councilman Turk are attending the meeting remotely due to the COVID-19 virus.

Councilwoman Quillman thanked Bicentennial Park for making masks for the entire Council.

Reconvened meeting and Public Hearing on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 5:30 PM Meeting (Continuation of April 15, 2020 5:30 PM Meeting)

Donnelle Cole spoke in support of this project.

Juan Cuellar spoke in support of this project.

Nicole Skiniotes spoke in opposition of this project.

Katy Grygiel spoke in opposition of this project.

Joe Meyers spoke in opposition of this project.

Melissa Meyers spoke in opposition of this project.

Algernon Penn spoke in support of this project.

Elbert Shaw spoke in support of this project.

Sandra Smith spoke in opposition of this project.

Maureen Broderick spoke in opposition of this project.

Audrey Mostello spoke in opposition of this project.

Laura Acevedo spoke in opposition of this project.

Geri Vaughan spoke in opposition of this project.

Charity Collins spoke in opposition of this project.

Amber Tiggelaar spoke in opposition of this project.

Matthew Tiggelaar spoke in opposition of this project.

Noreen Talley spoke in opposition of this project.

Marianna Perez spoke in opposition of this project.

Jodi Bertucci spoke in opposition of this project.

Kevin Whaley spoke in opposition of this project.

Michelle Peterson spoke in opposition of this project.

Michelle Melhourn spoke in opposition of this project.

Jill Bishop spoke in opposition of this project.

Sam Blatt spoke in opposition of this project.

Margie Cepon spoke in opposition of this project.

Dick Ooykaas spoke in opposition of this project.

Louis Legrett spoke in opposition of this project.

Katie Hunt spoke in opposition of this project.

Colleen Powell spoke in opposition of this project.

Adam Pavur spoke in opposition of this project.

Kevin Barry spoke in opposition of this project.

William Smith spoke in opposition of this project.

Neil Gallagher spoke in opposition of this project.

Christopher Ruggio spoke in opposition of this project.

Michelle Marquardt spoke in opposition of this project.

Don Denton spoke in opposition of this project.

Jamey McClaren spoke in opposition of this project.

Daniel Adamitus spoke in opposition of this project.

Colleen Prieboy, on behalf of Elwood Fire Protection District, spoke in opposition of this project.

Barb Wielgosz spoke in opposition of this project.

Tom White spoke in support of this project.

Corporation Counsel Martin Shanahan informed the Mayor and Council he has been monitoring the publiccomment@joliet.gov email and at the closed of this meeting the in-box is empty. He stated any additional comments received will be distributed to the Mayor and Council.

No additional public comments were made; therefore, the City Clerk closed the oral portion of the Public Hearing and stated any additional emails received at the publiccomment@joliet.gov email address will be forward to the Mayor and Council (attached).

Mayor O'Dekirk left the meeting held on April 16, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. at approximately 5:30 p.m. at approximately 6:02 p.m. through 6:20 p.m.

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 Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman.

Motion seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron.

Motion carried by the following vote:

NAYS: None

The Special Council Meeting of the City Council of the City of Joliet reconvened at 5:30 PM April 17, 2020.

ABSENT: None.

ALSO PRESENT: Interim City Manager Steve Jones, Corporation Counsel

Martin J. Shanahan.

Let the record show Councilman Dickinson, Councilwoman Gavin, Councilwoman Reardon and Councilman Turk are attending the meeting remotely due to the COVID-19 virus.

Reconvened of meeting and Public Hearing on Friday, April 17, 2020 at 5:30 PM Meeting (Continuation of April 16, 2020 5:30 PM Meeting)

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:

RESOLUTIONS:

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.

The Interim City Manager, Steve Jones, gave an overview of the Council Memo and highlighted items in the agreement. Mr. Jones answered numerous questions raised by the Mayor and Council. Corporation Counsel gave a brief explanation of the meaning of a Pre-Annexation Agreement.

Allison Swisher - Director of Public Utilities briefly discussed the City of Joliet water supply and water demands.

The Corporation Counsel discussed the proposed bridge and the permanent annexation of the proposed property.

Discussions were held between Council, staff, and Tom George, NorthPoint representative. There was consensus to change the agreement to shift the original investment from $2 million to $5 million with total contribution remaining the same.

Mayor O'Dekirk briefly discussed the COVID-19 stay-at-home orders and the NorthPoint project.

Councilman Hug discussed the Council's commitment to listening to all concerned parties.

222-20 Resolution Approving and Authorizing Execution of a Pre-Annexation Agreement for 1,260 Acres with East Gate Logistics Park Chicago, LLC for Compass Business Park

The Mayor and Council briefly discussed all aspects of the NorthPoint Business Park.

The Corporation Counsel explain what the Mayor and Council would be voting on and the requirement of a Super Majority vote needed for the passage of the Pre-Annexation Agreement.

Motion to Adopt Council Memo #222-20: Resolution Approving and Authorizing Execution of a Pre-Annexation Agreement for 1,260 Acres with East Gate Logistics Park Chicago, LLC for Compass Business Park with the following changes: 1) Section 3, Paragraph A add the following sentence – “Any alternate location would require a bridge over Route 53 in order to provide safe and restricted access to the property” and 2) Section 7, Paragraph A. change first sentence from $2 million to $5 million was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug.

Motion seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron.

Motion carried by the following vote:

AYES: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon.

NAYS: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Michael F. Turk.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

No public comments were made on Friday, April 17, 2020.

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:

NAYS: None

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