City of Joliet City Council Met July 21

By Michael Abella

Sep 16, 2020

City of Joliet City Council met on July 21.

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:

Proclamation Honoring the City of Joliet Finance Department for Receiving a Certificate of Achievement in Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association

Councilman Hug read a Proclamation issued by Mayor O'Dekirk honoring the City of Joliet Finance Department for Receiving a Certificate of Achievement in Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association.

Director of Finance Jim Ghedotte thanked the Mayor and Council for their recognition.

Appointments

APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to approve the agenda as written with the following changes: 1) Remove Council Memo #379-20: Request Authorization to Engage Ice Miller LLP as Bond Counsel for a General Obligation Bond that would borrow $4,000,000 for Vehicle Replacement and $6,500,000 for Library Improvements.from Consent Agenda and then take separate votes on the vehicles and the library improvements, and 2) Vote on Council Memo #394-20: Resolution Approving an Honorary Street Name Change for Margie Woods on Dover Street between the Canal and Youngs Avenue immediately following Citizens to be Heard on Agenda Items.

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

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.

Robert Hernandez spoke in opposition of Council Memo #379-20 for the bond funding for library improvements, spoke in support of Council Memo #381-20: Denial Order of Issuance of a Class "A" Liquor License at 1529 N. Broadway Street - Lambert Mobil & Convenience Store, and in support of council memo #384-20 Application for a Drive-Thru Permit for a Dunkin' Restaurant at 800 N Raynor Avenue.

Jim Murphy, Attorney on behalf of the Petitioner of Council Memo #381-20 Denial Order of Issuance of a Class "A" Liquor License at 1529 N. Broadway Street - Lambert Mobil & Convenience Store.

Umesh Patel spoke regarding Council Memo #384-20 an Application for a Drive-Thru Permit for a Dunkin' Restaurant at 800 N Raynor Avenue.

Ralph Stevens, President of the Illinois License Beverage Association for Will and Grundy County, spoke in opposition of gas stations acquiring liquor licenses (Council Memo #381-20 Denial Order of Issuance of a Class "A" Liquor License at 1529 N. Broadway Street - Lambert Mobil & Convenience Store).

COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Finance

Councilman Turk and staff gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, July 21, 2020 Finance Committee Meeting.

Public Service

Councilman Morris gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Monday, July 20, 2020 Public Service Committee Meeting.

CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Minutes:

Pre-Council Meeting - July 6, 2020 Regular

Council Meeting - July 7, 2020

A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk, to approve the minutes of the Pre-Council Meeting - July 6, 2020 and the Regular Council Meeting - July 7, 2020.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Invoices Paid Report

A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk, to approve the Invoices Paid Report.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Request Authorization to Engage Ice Miller LLP as Bond Counsel for a General Obligation Bond that would borrow $4,000,000 for Vehicle Replacement and $6,500,000 for Library Improvements.

Councilman Hug briefly discussed a news article regarding the State's ability to pay back proposed capital improvement projects.

A motion was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk, seconded by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson to approve COUNCIL MEMO #379-20: Request Authorization to Engage Ice Miller LLP as Bond Counsel for a General Obligation Bond that would borrow $4,000,000 for Vehicle Replacement.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, and Councilman Michael F. Turk

Nay: Councilman Larry E. Hug Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

A motion was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon to approve COUNCIL MEMO #379-20: Request Authorization to Engage Ice Miller LLP as Bond Counsel for a General Obligation Bond that would borrow $6,500,000 for Library Improvements.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, and Councilman Michael F. Turk

Nay: Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, and Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:

Denial Order of Issuance of a Class “A” Liquor License at 1529 N. Broadway Street - Lambert Mobil & Convenience Store

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk to approve COUNCIL MEMO #381-20: Denial Order of Issuance of a Class “A” Liquor License at 1529 N. Broadway Street - Lambert Mobil & Convenience Store. (RESOLUTION NO. 7550)

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 Sherri Reardon, and Councilman Michael F. Turk

Nay: Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Denial Order of Issuance of a Class “A” Liquor License at 4704 Caton Farm Road- Wynn Vegas, INC. A liquor hearing was held with the Deputy Liquor Commissioner on June 17, 2020, for Wynn Vegas, INC.

A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #382-20: Denial Order of Issuance of a Class “A” Liquor License at 4704 Caton Farm Road- Wynn Vegas, INC. A liquor hearing was held with the Deputy Liquor Commissioner on June 17, 2020, for Wynn Vegas, INC. (RESOLUTION NO. 7551)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Issuance of a Class “B” Liquor License at 1125 Collins Street- The Old Joliet Prison

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #383-20: Issuance of a Class “B” Liquor License at 1125 Collins Street - The Old Joliet Prison.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, and Councilman Michael F. Turk

Nay: Councilman Larry E. Hug, and Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Application for a Drive-Thru Permit for a Dunkin’ Restaurant at 800 N Raynor Avenue

A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #384-20: Application for a Drive-Thru Permit for a Dunkin’ Restaurant at 800 N Raynor Avenue subject to the final engineering plans and reassessment of future plans for a left turn only restriction.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

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 Associated with Gas n Wash Route 6 at Gougar Subdivision:

Annexation of 3.5 Acres located at the Southeast Corner of Route 6 and Gougar Road, Classification to B-3 (General Business) Zoning and Approval of an Annexation Agreement (A-6-20)

Annexation of.65 Acres located at the Southeast Corner of Route 6 and Gougar Road, Classification to B-3 (General Business) Zoning and Approval of an Annexation Agreement (A-7-20)

The City Clerk advised that this Public Hearing is being requested to be tabled and continued till September 15, 2020 Council Meeting.

Mayor O’Dekirk opened the Public Hearing and asked if there were any comments. No comments were made at this time.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk, to table COUNCIL MEMO #386-20: Ordinances and Resolutions Associated with Gas n Wash Route 6 at Gougar Subdivision:

Annexation of 3.5 Acres located at the Southeast Corner of Route 6 and Gougar Road, Classification to B-3 (General Business) Zoning and Approval of an Annexation Agreement (A-6-20)

Annexation of.65 Acres located at the Southeast Corner of Route 6 and Gougar Road, Classification to B-3 (General Business) Zoning and Approval of an Annexation Agreement (A-7-20) and continue the Public Hearing til the September 15, 2020 Council Meeting.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:

ORDINANCES:

Ordinance Amending the 2020 Annual Budget for the City of Joliet and A Resolution Approving a Grant Agreement with the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus to Continue Census 2020 Community Outreach and Education Efforts

A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #388-20: Ordinance Amending the 2020 Annual Budget for the City of Joliet and A Resolution Approving a Grant Agreement with the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus to Continue Census 2020 Community Outreach and Education Efforts. (ORDINANCE NO. 18100) (RESOLUTION NO. 7551)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Ordinance Approving the Reclassification of 4998 Theodore Street from R-1 (Single-Family Residential) to B-3 (General Business) Zoning (Plan Commission Z-3-20)

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #389-20: Ordinance Approving the Reclassification of 4998 Theodore Street from R-1 (Single-Family Residential) to B-3 (General Business) Zoning (Plan Commission Z-3-20). (ORDINANCE NO. 18101)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Chapter 31, Article V - Sewers of the Code of Ordinances

A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #390-20: Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Chapter 31, Article V - Sewers of the Code of Ordinances. (ORDINANCE NO. 18102)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

RESOLUTIONS:

Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Exchange Agreement with BNSF Railway Company

A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #392-20: Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Exchange Agreement with BNSF Railway Company. (RESOLUTION NO. 7555)

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

Resolution Accepting Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Low Interest Loan L175742 for the Lead Water Service Line Replacement Program Phase I

A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #393-20: Resolution Accepting Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Low Interest Loan L175742 for the Lead Water Service Line Replacement Program Phase I. (RESOLUTION NO. 7554)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Resolution Approving an Honorary Street Name Change for Margie Woods on Dover Street between the Canal and Youngs Avenue

Julia Alexander thanked the Mayor and Council for approving the honorary street name change for Margie Woods.

Floyd Woods also thanked the Mayor, Council, and staff for approving the honorary street name change for his wife Marie Woods.

Denise Winfrey, Interim County Executive, spoke in support of the honorary street name change for Margie Woods.

Isaiah Williams, Jr. spoke regarding the Including You yearly festival.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #394-20: Resolution Approving an Honorary Street Name Change for Margie Woods on Dover Street between the Canal and Youngs Avenue. (RESOLUTION NO. 7549)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Lease Amendment 395-20

Regarding John D. Paige Drive

A motion was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #395-20: Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Lease Amendment Regarding 1599 John D. Paige Drive. (RESOLUTION NO. 7555)

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

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #396-20: Resolution Accepting Dedication of Right-of-Way for the Rock Run Crossings Development. (RESOLUTION NO. 7556)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

BIDS AND CONTRACTS:

AWARD OF CONTRACTS:

Request for Authorization to Award a Professional Services Contract to Provide Non-Invasive Roadway Temperature Sensors for the Roadways Division to Frost Control Systems in the Yearly Amount of $36,396.00

A motion was made by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #398-20: Request for Authorization to Award a Professional Services Contract to Provide Non-Invasive Roadway Temperature Sensors for the Roadways Division to Frost Control Systems in the Yearly Amount of $36,396.00.

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the Potholing Water Service Lines Project to D Construction Inc in the amount of $262,000.00

A motion was made by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #399-20: Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the Potholing Water Service Lines Project to D Construction Inc in the amount of $262,000.00.

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 2019 Roadways Resurfacing Contract C to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of $49,260.62 and Payment Request No. 5 in the amount of $46,797.59

A motion was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to approve COUNCIL MEMOS #401-20 through #404-20.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Request for Authorization to Approve Payment of the 2020 Wastewater Discharge NPDES Permit Fees to the Illinois EPA in the amount of $152,500.00

A motion was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to approve COUNCIL MEMOS #401-20 through #404-20.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Request for Authorization to Approve the Spring Lease Payment for the 2020 Biosolids Disposal Program to Mr. Joe Bielawski in the amount of $25,725.00

A motion was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to approve COUNCIL MEMOS #401-20 through #404-20.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Request for Authorization to Enter into Amendment No.1 of the Original Andres Medical Agreement/Contract

A motion was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to approve COUNCIL MEMOS #401-20 through #404-20.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk CITY MANAGER:

Interim City Manager Steve Jones asked for direction from the Council for the investigation into the Eric Lurry case.

A brief discussion was held regarding the independent investigation of the Eric Lurry case by the State Police or a selected agency. Additional discussion was held regarding information received from the Attorney General Office and the preservation of city camera video footage.

In response to Councilwoman Quillman requests, Councilwoman Gavin discussed her investigation and meeting with local pastors. Councilwoman Gavin discussed her reasoning for not signing the letter sent to the Attorney General.

A brief discussion was held regarding private meetings held regarding the Eric Lurry case.

Councilman Hug suggested the City receiving in writing from the Illinois State Police that their agency is not able to investigate the Eric Lurry case.

NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation):

No comments were made.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

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

Stringer Harris, national community activist on behalf of the Lurry family and friends, spoke concerning Eric Lurry's case.

Jerry Hervey spoke regarding the Eric Lurry case.

Xavier Payton, Eric Lurry's brother-in-law, asked for justice in the Eric Lurry case.

Shakelah Jamison, sister of Eric's wife, spoke regarding the Eric Lurry case.

Suzanna Ibarra spoke regarding the Eric Lurry case, the city's police budget, and library budget

Conner Lonergan gave his opinion concerning police reform.

Ruth Holmes spoke regarding racism and reforms of the police department

Joseph Haymer spoke regarding black lives matters and rescinded his time to Stringer Harris who discussed the allowance of peaceful protests.

Jonathan Marquardt spoke regarding police reform.

Candace Quinerly political transparency and pass police reform.

Tanya Avila spoke regarding the Eric Lurry case and the need for police reform. Derrian Samuels spoke regarding arrests at protests.

Jeannee Sison spoke regarding the Eric Lurry case.

Meshona Mitchell spoke regarding the Eric Lurry case.

Ernest Crim spoke regarding Eric Lurry case.

Clyde Macklemore spoke regarding racism and

Flowaya Mitchell spoke regarding the Eric Lurry case.

Suzanna Ibarra thanked Officer Lakota.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:

No comments were made.

ADJOURNMENT:

A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adjourn.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

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