City of Joliet City Council Met July 7

By Michael Abella

Sep 16, 2020

City of Joliet City Council met July 7.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

INVOCATION:

Father Chris Groh, St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, 127 S. Briggs Street

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, and Councilman Michael F. Turk

Also Present: Interim City Manager Steve Jones, Interim Corporation Counsel Sabrina Spano

MAYOR: Appointments

Historic Preservation Commission

A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to reappoint Christine Policandriotes to the Historic Preservation Commission.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman 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 APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

A motion was made by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk to approve the Agenda as written with the following change: Remove Council Memo #360-20: Resolution Accepting Dedication of Right-of-Way for the Rock Run Crossings Development.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

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 registered to be called and no ecomments were received.

COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Land Use & Legislative

Councilwoman Quillman gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Thursday, June 25, 2020 Land Use and Legislative Committee Meeting.

Public Service

Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Monday, July 6, 2020 Public Service Committee Meeting.

CONSENT AGENDA:

Approval of Minutes

A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk, to approve the minutes of the June 6, June 15, and June 16, 2020 Council Meetings.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Regular Payroll for May 22 - June 4, 2020 - $3,700,494.25

A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk, to approve Council Memo #353-20: Regular Payroll for May 22 - June 4, 2020 - $3,700,494.25.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Regular Payroll for June 5 - June 18, 2020 - $3,430,270.35

A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #354-20: Regular Payroll for June 5 - June 18, 2020 - $3,430,270.35.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

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)

A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #356-20: 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). (ORDINANCE NO. 18098)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Ordinance Amending the 2020 Budget to Authorize the

Purchase of 10 S. Richards Street for $126,000.00

Mr. Dixon, owner of 10 S. Richard Street, asked the Council to approve this Ordinance concerning his property.

A brief discussion was held regarding the future use of the property.

A motion was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #357-20: Ordinance Amending the 2020 Budget to Authorize the Purchase of 10 S. Richards Street for $126,000.00. (ORDINANCE NO. 18099)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

RESOLUTIONS:

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

A motion was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #359-20: 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 NO. 7542)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Resolution Accepting Dedication of Right-of-Way for the

Rock Run Crossings Development

The City Clerk stated this item was previously 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

A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #361-20: 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 NO. 7543)

Resolution Accepting a Public Utility Easement. (RESOLUTION NO. 7544) The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Resolution Rescinding Resolution 7518, and Implementing Amended Procedures in Order to Comply with Gubernatorial Executive Order 2020-43

A brief discussion was held regarding the extension of the waiver of late charges assessed to water bills due to COVID-19.

A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Terry Morris, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #362-20: Resolution Rescinding Resolution 7518, and Implementing Amended Procedures in Order to Comply with Gubernatorial Executive Order 2020-43 with an amendment to extend the waiver of late charges on water and sewer accounts. (RESOLUTION NO. 7545)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Resolution Updating and Amending City Manager Job Description

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #363-20: Resolution Updating and Amending City Manager Job Description. (RESOLUTION NO. 7546)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

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

At Mayor O'Dekirk's request, Inspector General, Chris Regis, briefly discussed updates to the bridge ground lease.

Michael Murphy with CenterPoint spoke regarding the timeframe for the construction of the bridge.

Mayor O'Dekirk discussed the $200 million private investment in the City of Joliet and also credited Larry Walsh, Will County Executive, for assistance with the bridge project.

A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #364-20: 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 NO. 7547)

Resolution Authorizing the Assignment of the City’s Memorandum of Understanding with CenterPoint to Houbolt Road Extension JV, LLC. (RESOLUTION NO. 7548)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman 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

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

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk, to approve COUNCIL MEMOS #366-20 through #368-20.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

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

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk, to approve COUNCIL MEMOS #366-20 through #368-20.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for ESRI

Licenses and Services

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk, to approve COUNCIL MEMOS #366-20 through #368-20.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

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

A motion was made by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to approve COUNCIL MEMOS #370-20 through #378-20.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

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)

A motion was made by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to approve COUNCIL MEMOS #370-20 through #378-20.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

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)

A motion was made by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to approve COUNCIL MEMOS #370-20 through #378-20.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

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

A motion was made by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to approve COUNCIL MEMOS #370-20 through #378-20.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

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

A motion was made by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to approve COUNCIL MEMOS #370-20 through #378-20.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

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

A motion was made by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to approve COUNCIL MEMOS #370-20 through #378-20.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

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

A motion was made by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to approve COUNCIL MEMOS #370-20 through #378-20.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

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

A brief discussion was held regarding the replacement of trees associated with Council Memo #377-20.

A motion was made by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to approve COUNCIL MEMOS #370-20 through #378-20.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

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

A motion was made by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to approve COUNCIL MEMOS #370-20 through #378-20.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

CITY MANAGER:

No report.

NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation):

A brief discussion was held regarding the City of Joliet 5 year tree replacement contract.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page.

Kathy Spieler spoke regarding the library remodeling project, protocol and chain of command and city manager form of government, and firework offenses.

Wallace Bradley spoke regarding the Eric Lurry case.

Meshona Mitchell spoke regarding the Eric Lurry case investigation.

Flowaya Mitchell spoke regarding the Eric Lurry case investigation.

Minerva Sneed spoke regarding the Eric Lurry case investigation.

A brief discussion was held regarding the Joliet Police Department arrest procedures.

Councilwoman Gavin briefly discussed her decision for not signing a letter sent to the Attorney General's Office and her request for an internal investigation regarding the Eric Lurry case.

Mayor O'Dekirk and Councilwoman Gavin briefly discussed the letter to the Attorney General's Office.

Cedric Johnson spoke regarding discrimination.

Suzanna Ibarra spoke regarding her proposal for police department reform.

Anthony Terrell spoke regarding the Eric Lurry case.

Tony Graves spoke regarding civil rights and city road condition.

Tiara Wheatley spoke regarding the Eric Lurry case.

Councilwoman Gavin again briefly discussed the letter to the Attorney General's Office and an investigation of the Eric Lurry case.

Mayor O'Dekirk spoke regarding the video of Eric Lurry.

Councilwoman Gavin exited the meeting at approximately 8:03 p.m.

Councilwoman Gavin reenter the meeting at approximately 8:03 p.m.

Mayor O'Dekirk exited the meeting at approximately 8:04 p.m.

A brief discussion was held regarding the full release of the entire video for the Eric Lurry case and the removal of the officers on the case.

Mayor O'Dekirk reentered the meeting at approximately 8:10 p.m.

Police Chief Roechner read a press release he released this evening concerning the Eric Lurry case.

Mary Beth Gannon addressed the Council via phone concerning the purchase of new city vehicles, insurance take by Council members, Joliet Police Department law suits, and removal of Marty Shanahan.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:

Councilman Hug discussed restitution to the city should the Council approve the library bond and the state's unfunded pension issue.

Councilwoman Quillman welcomed new employee Gabby Shanahan, asked for residents to complete the 2020 Census form, and supporting nurses.

Councilwoman Gavin expressed her support for the nurses on strike.

A lengthy discussion was held concerning the independent investigation, the video, and the letter sent to the Attorney General's Office concerning the Eric Lurry case.

Councilman Mudron discussed the Attorney General letter and the investigation hold up by the major crime task force. He also discussed local clergy's concurrence with the findings of the major crime task force.

Interim Corporation Counsel Sabrina Spano briefly discussed the review of the Eric Lurry case by the legal department.

Councilwoman Reardon discussed her reason for not signing the letter to the Attorney General Office.

Mayor O'Dekirk discussed his discussions with the Council concerning the drafting and signing of the letter to the Attorney General's Office concerning the Eric Lurry case.

A brief discussion was held regarding past discussions held regarding future issues with a certain city department.

The Council concurred for the Mayor to contact the Attorney General Office's concerning the Eric Lurry case.

The Council concurred there needs to be an independent investigation of the Eric Lurry case.

Mayor and Council further discussed the letter to the Attorney General's Office.

CLOSED SESSION to discuss the following subjects:

A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to enter into closed session to discuss personnel, pending or threatened litigation after which the meeting will adjourn.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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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