City of Joliet City Council met April 21.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
INVOCATION:
Invocation given by Councilman Mudron.
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:
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 that Councilman Dickinson, Councilwoman Gavin, Councilwoman Reardon and Councilman Turk attended the meeting remotely.
PRESENTATION:
Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities, presented an update on the Alternative Water Source Program.
A brief discussion was held regarding potential partnerships and customers.
Joliet Water Alternative Source 4-21-20
MAYOR: Proclamation - Declaring April 24, 2020 as Arbor Day in the City of Joliet
Councilwoman Quillman read a Proclamation issued by Mayor O'Dekirk declaring April 24, 2020 as Arbor Day in the City of Joliet.
Appointments
None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Motion to Approve the Agenda as written 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:
There were no requests to speak, nor were there any emails received at publiccomment@joliet.gov for any agenda items.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
There were no Committee Reports.
223-20 Regular Payroll for February 14 - February 27, 2020 - $3,443,709.65
Approved
224-20 Regular Payroll for February 28 - March 12, 2020 - $3,439,443.52
Approved
Motion to Approve the recommendations of the City Manager was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug.
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.
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LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
226-20 Issuance of a Class "E" Liquor License @ 457 N Scott Street - El Primo Mexican Restaurant #3
The Deputy Liquor Commissioner, Mike O'Connell gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Motion to Approve the recommendation of the Liquor Commissioner for 226-20 Issuance of a Class "E" Liquor License @ 457 N Scott Street - El Primo Mexican Restaurant #3 was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk.
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.
227-20 Transfer of a class "B" liquor license @ 113 Republic Avenue - Republic Hall
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 Deputy Liquor Commissioner, Mike O'Connell gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Motion to Approve the recommendation of the Liquor Commissioner for 227-20 Transfer of a class "B" liquor license @ 113 Republic Avenue - Republic Hall was made by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson.
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, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Michael F. Turk.
NAYS: None.
228-20 Transfer of a class "C" liquor license @ 110 E Jackson Street - Jackson Liquors The Deputy Liquor Commissioner, Mike O'Connell gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Motion to Approve the recommendation of the Liquor Commissioner for 228-20 Transfer of a class "C" liquor license @ 110 E Jackson Street - Jackson Liquors was made by Councilman Pat Mudron.
Motion seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.
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.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ORDINANCES:
230-20 Ordinance Amending the 2020 Annual Budget for the City of Joliet to add additional funding for Roof and Door Repairs at 815 Campbell Street
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Director of Public Works Jim Trizna explained the need for the repairs.
A brief discussion was held regarding the use of 815 Campbell Street.
Motion to Table 230-20 Ordinance Amending the 2020 Annual Budget for the City of Joliet to add additional funding for Roof and Door Repairs at 815 Campbell Street to the May 5, 2020 Council Meeting 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.
231-20 Ordinance Amending the 2020 Annual Budget for the City of Joliet to include funding for Roof Repairs at Fire Station 1
Director of Public Works Jim Trizna explained the need for the repairs.
Motion to Adopt 231-20 Ordinance Amending the 2020 Annual Budget for the City of Joliet to include funding for Roof Repairs at Fire Station 1 was made by Councilman Terry Morris.
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.
RESOLUTIONS:
233-20 A Resolution to Appoint a Local Government Director to the South Suburban Land Bank and Development Authority
Motion to Adopt 233-20 A Resolution to Appoint a Local Government Director to the South Suburban Land Bank and Development Authority was made by Councilman Pat Mudron.
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.
234-20 Resolution Authorizing the Partial Purchase Acquisition of 403 Manhattan Road for the Richards Street Lift Station Replacement and Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project
Motion to Adopt 234-20 Resolution Authorizing the Partial Purchase Acquisition of 403 Manhattan Road for the Richards Street Lift Station Replacement and Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project was made by Councilman Terry Morris.
Motion seconded by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson.
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:
236-20 Request for Authorization to Award a Contract to Administer Mandatory Fire Department Physicals
237-20 Request for Authorization to Award a Price Agreement for the 2020 Street Maintenance Material Contract 1) The City of Joliet Aggregate Price Agreement Contract and; 2) The City of Joliet Bituminous Patching Materials Contract
238-20 Request for Authorization to Purchase one Ambulance for the City of Joliet Fire Department
Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Councilman Hug briefly discussed the previously agreed upon bond for the purchase of fleet vehicles and the economic impact of COVID-19.
Fire Chief Greg Blaskey explained the need for the purchase of one ambulance.
Motion to Approve 238-20 Request for Authorization to Purchase one Ambulance for the City of Joliet Fire Department was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk.
Motion seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon.
Motion carried by 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.
239-20 Request for Authorization to Approve a Professional Services Agreement for the Alternative Water Source Program
240-20 Request for Authorization to Approve the Purchase of Four (4) F150 Pick- up Trucks for the Inspection Division
Jim Trizna, Director of Public Works, explained the need for the purchase of the pick-up trucks.
Motion to Approve 240-20 Request for Authorization to Approve the Purchase of Four (4) F150 Pick-up Trucks for the Inspection Division was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk.
Motion seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin. Motion carried by 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.
241-20 Request for Authorization to Purchase Five (5) Trailers for the Department of Public Works - Roadways Division
Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Director of Public Works Jim Trizna explained the need for the repairs.
A brief discussion was held concerning the need to purchase all five trailers or if the number could be reduced.
Motion to Table 241-20 Request for Authorization to Purchase Five (5) Trailers for the Department of Public Works - Roadways Division to the May 5, 2020 Council Meeting 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.
242-20 Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the 2020 Roadway Signs Material Purchase Order No. 1
243-20 Request for Authorization to Purchase Water Metering Equipment
Motion to Approve Council Memos #236-20, #237-20, #239-20, #242-20, #243-20 was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug.
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.
AMENDMENTS, CHANGE ORDERS AND PAYMENTS:
245-20 Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 2 for the Belmont Interceptor Replacement Project
246-20 Request for Authorization to Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement for the 2019 - 2020 Water Service Mapping Program
247-20 Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 9 for the Combined Sewer Overflow Long Term Control Plan Phase III Wet Weather Treatment Facility Project
Motion to Approve Council Memos #245-20 through #247-20 was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug.
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.
CITY MANAGER:
None.
NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation):
Councilman Hug expressed his concern for future revenue.
Mayor O'Dekirk stated he spoke with Mayor Streit of Lockport regarding a possible Port Authority.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
2nd Declaration of Local State of Emergency
The City Clerk stated one email comment was received (attached).
Kathy Spieler thanked the Mayor and Council for those who voted for NorthPoint.
Per the request of Mayor O'Dekirk, Corporation Counsel explained the agreement with NorthPoint concerning the legal fees for the filed lawsuit.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilwoman Gavin thanked Mike Hennessey and United Way for their efforts during this pandemic. She also thanked the first responders and healthcare workers.
Councilwoman Reardon thanked City staff and first responders for their hard work during this time.
Councilman Hug thanked everyone in the community who are working together during this time.
Councilwoman Quillman reminded everyone to wear masks and gloves when going out in public.
Mayor O'Dekirk informed everyone he is working with a group of Mayors regarding casinos.
Per the request of Mayor O'Dekirk, Fire Chief Blaskey gave a brief overview of the COVID-19 outbreaks at Symphony of Joliet and Villa Franciscan. He stated the Illinois Department of Public Health is the agency responsible for overseeing long term care facilities.
Mayor O'Dekirk expressed his condolences to nursing home victims and their families. He also sent his condolence to Councilman Turk and his family and also to the family of Father Vytas Memenas.
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 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.
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