City of Joliet City Council met July 6.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
ROLL CALL:
Present: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk, Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, and Councilman Michael F. Turk
ALSO PRESENT: Interim City Manager Steve Jones and Interim Corporation Counsel Sabrina Spano.
MAYOR:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS:
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page.
The City Clerk stated no one signed up to be called for Citizens to be Heard.
Councilwoman Gavin explained her reasoning for not signing a letter to the Attorney General's Office concerning Eric Lurry.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Land Use & Legislative Public Service
CONSENT AGENDA:
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of these items.
Approval of Minutes
Regular Payroll for May 22 - June 4, 2020 - $3,700,494.25
Regular Payroll for June 5 - June 18, 2020 - $3,430,270.35
LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: ORDINANCES:
Ordinance Amending Article V, Sections 47-11.1(C), 47-12.2A and 47-12.2A and 47-13.2A of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances (Removing “Automobile Service Stations” as a Permitted Use in the B-1 Neighborhood Business District and Adding “Auto Service Stations” as a Special Use in the B-2 and B-3 Districts) (ZO-1-20)
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this item.
Ordinance Amending the 2020 Budget to Authorize the Purchase of 10 S. Richards Street for $126,000.00
Resolution Appropriating Motor Additional Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the Chicago Street Roadway Improvements Contract - MFT Sect. No. 16-00491-00-PV in the amount of $256,399.90
Resolution Accepting Dedication of Right-of-Way for the Rock Run Crossings Development
Interim City Manager stated this item will be removed from the agenda.
Resolutions Associated with the Centerpoint Business Center I-80 Sanitary Sewer Extension Project
Resolution Approving a Development Agreement between the City of Joliet and Centerpoint Joliet LLC
Resolution Accepting a Public Utility Easement
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Resolution Rescinding Resolution 7518, and Implementing Amended Procedures in Order to Comply with Gubernatorial Executive Order 2020-43
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo, including the Memorandum of Understanding.
A brief discussion was held regarding the discontinuation of late fees.
Resolution Updating and Amending City Manager Job Description
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Councilwoman Quillman explained the Land Use & Legislative Committee was unable to come to an agreement for the interim city manager / deputy city manager job description. She stated the Committee agreed to bring this item before the entire Council.
Resolutions Associated with the Houbolt Road Extension
Resolution Approving a Bridge and Ground Lease Agreement Between the City of Joliet and Houbolt Road Extension JV, LLC
Resolution Authorizing the Assign ment of the City’s Memorandum of Understanding with CenterPoint to Houbolt Road Extension JV, LLC
Inspector General, Chris Regis, gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
A brief discussion was held regarding naming rights, police responsibilities, and maintenance costs.
BIDS AND CONTRACTS: AWARD OF CONTRACTS:
Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the Legacy Pointe Subdivision Units 2 & 3 Public Improvements - 2020 to P.T. Ferro Construction Company in the amount of $402,308.41
Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the 2020 Public Utilities Spoils Hauling to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of $225,650.00
Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for ESRI
Licenses and Services
AMENDMENTS, CHANGE ORDERS AND PAYMENTS:
Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 1 for the Chicago Street Roadway Improvement - MFT Sect. No. 16-00491-00-PV to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of $356,757.90
Request for Authorization to Decrease Funds Within PO#20000025, Professional Services Agreement for Hiring Entry-Level Firefighter/ Paramedics and Transfer the Funds to PO#20000026, a Professional Services Agreement for Administering Testing of Fire and Police Promotional Exams and Payment No. 1 and Final for PO# 20000026 to Stanard & Associates
Request for Authorization to Approve Payment for Hazardous Tree Removals due to the Storm of May 23, 2020 to Various Contractors in the amount of $90,422.50
Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 9 and Final Payout for the Downtown Storm and Sanitary Improvement Project to D Construction in the amount of ($316,059.61)
Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 8 for the 2018 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program to Michels Corporation in the amount of ($386,441.98)
Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 1 for the 2020 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program to Performance Pipelining Inc. in the amount of $214,345.70
Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 4 for the Rock Run and West Park Interceptor Rehabilitation Project to Visu-Sewer in the amount of $35,000.00
Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 3 for the Belmont Interceptor Replacement Project to Austin Tyler Construction in the amount of $35,950.00
Request for Authorization to Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Contract for the Downtown Floodplain Levee / Floodwall Design Project - 2019 to Rempe-Sharpe & Associates in the amount of $27,255.00
CITY MANAGER:
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page.
Meshona Mitchell spoke regarding Eric Lurry death.
Audrey Secko spoke via phone regarding concerns on a permanent City Manager, the letter to the Attorney General's Office, and funding the library project. She also expressed her vote of confidence for the Mayor.
Ollie Autman spoke regarding her son Eric Lurry.
Mayor O'Dekirk discussed the recently released videotape of Eric Lurry and the request for an independent investigation by the Attorney General's Office.
CLOSED SESSION to discuss the following subjects:
Motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon to go into closed session to discuss personnel, collective bargaining, land acquisition or conveyance, pending or threatened litigation after which the meeting will be adjourned.
Aye: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, and Councilman Michael F. Turk
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
ADJOURNMENT:
This meeting will be held in an accessible location. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Christa M. Desiderio, City Clerk, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 at (815) 724-3780. Live, online streaming of Regular City Council and Pre-Council meetings is now available at www.joliet.gov. Videos and agenda packets can be accessed by clicking on the Meetings & Agendas link at the center of the home page for "Joliet City Council E-Agenda & Streaming Video." The new page includes archived footage and interactive agendas available for the public to view at their convenience.
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