City of Joliet City Council met September 1

By Michael Abella

Oct 11, 2020

City of Joliet City Council met Sept. 1.

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 James Hock and Corporation Counsel Sabrina Spano

MAYOR:

Appointments

There were no appointments.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to approve the agenda as written with the following change: Removal of Council Memo #452-20 Ordinances Regarding the Annexation and Zoning of Certain Parcels, in Partial Fulfillment of the Pre-Annexation Agreement with East Gate Logistics Park Chicago, LLC from the agenda and bring back before Council at the October 6, 2020 Council Meeting.

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.

There were no citizens to be heard on agenda items.

COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Economic Development

Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, August 24, 2020 Economic Development Committee Meeting. Interim City Manager Jim Hock briefly discuss the historical survey contract pertaining to federal review and funding.

Public Safety

Councilwoman Quillman and Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, September 1, 2020 Public Safety Committee Meeting. Dave Braner, Chief Information Officer, gave a brief update on in-car videos, body cameras, and tasers for the police department.

Public Service

Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Monday, August 31, 2020 Public Service Committee Meeting.

CONSENT AGENDA:

Approval of Minutes:

Council Meeting - August 4, 2020

Pre-Council Meeting - August 17, 2020

Council Meeting - August 18, 2020

A motion was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to approve the minutes of the Council Meeting - August 4, 2020, Pre-Council Meeting - August 17, 2020, and the Council Meeting - August 18, 2020.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Ordinances Regarding the Annexation and Zoning of Certain Parcels, in Partial Fulfillment of the Pre-Annexation Agreement with East Gate Logistics Park Chicago, LLC.

The City Clerk's stated this item was previously removed from the Agenda.

LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:

Application for a Drive-Thru Permit for a Starbucks Restaurant at 1550 N. Larkin Avenue Unit C

A motion was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #454-20: Application for a Drive-Thru Permit for a Starbucks Restaurant at 1550 N. Larkin Avenue Unit C. 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:

RESOLUTIONS:

Resolution Accepting an Ingress/Egress Easement for 403 Manhattan Road for the Richards Street Lift Station Replacement and Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #456-20: Resolution Accepting an Ingress/Egress Easement for 403 Manhattan Road for the Richards Street Lift Station Replacement and Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project. (RESOLUTION NO. 7569)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Resolution Requesting Authorization to enter into a Regular 2020 Justice Assistance Grant Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Joliet and Will County

A motion was made by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #457-20: Resolution Requesting Authorization to enter into a Regular 2020 Justice Assistance Grant Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Joliet and Will County. (RESOLUTION NO. 7570)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Third Amendment to Joliet Union Station Lease Agreement with MyGrain Brewing Company, LLC

A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #458-20: Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Third Amendment to Joliet Union Station Lease Agreement with MyGrain Brewing Company, LLC. (RESOLUTION NO. 7571)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Communications Site Lease with T-Mobile

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #459-20: Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Communications Site Lease with T-Mobile.

(RESOLUTION NO. 7572)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement with Joliet Township for the Resurfacing of Rowell Avenue, Hague Street, and Gregory Avenue

A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #460-20: Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement with Joliet Township for the Resurfacing of Rowell Avenue, Hague Street, and Gregory Avenue. (RESOLUTION NO. 7573)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the Various Traffic Signal Improvements Project (IDOT Contract 62H79) in the City of Joliet -Contract A - MFT Section No. 20-00532-00-TL in the amount of $155,172.86

A motion was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #461-20: Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the Various Traffic Signal Improvements Project (IDOT Contract 62H79) in the City of Joliet -Contract A - MFT Section No. 20-00532-00-TL in the amount of $155,172.86. (RESOLUTION NO. 7574)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the Various Traffic Signal Improvements Project (IDOT Contract 62M72) in the City of Joliet - Contract B - MFT Section No. 20-00533-00-TL in the amount of $98,278.33

A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by

Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #462-20: Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the Various Traffic Signal Improvements Project (IDOT Contract 62M72) in the City of Joliet - Contract B - MFT Section No. 20-00533-00-TL in the amount of $98,278.33. (RESOLUTION NO. 7575)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Resolution Appropriating Funds for the Various Traffic Signal Improvements Project (IDOT Contract 62H79) in the City of Joliet - Contract A - MFT Section No. 20-00532-00-TL

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #463-20: Resolution Appropriating Funds for the Various Traffic Signal Improvements Project (IDOT Contract 62H79) in the City of Joliet - Contract A - MFT Section No. 20-00532-00-TL. (RESOLUTION NO. 7576)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Resolution Appropriating Funds for the Various Traffic Signal Improvements Project (IDOT Contract 62M72) in the City of Joliet - Contract B - MFT Section No. 20-00533-00-TL

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #464-20: Resolution Appropriating Funds for the Various Traffic Signal Improvements Project (IDOT Contract 62M72) in the City of Joliet - Contract B - MFT Section No. 20-00533-00-TL. (RESOLUTION NO. 7577)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

BIDS AND CONTRACTS:

AWARD OF CONTRACTS:

Award a Contract to McGuire Igleski & Associates, Inc to Conduct a Downtown Joliet Architectural and Historical Survey and Secure a Preliminary Determination of Eligibility

Award a Contract for Snow Removal for Municipal Lots to Trizzino Concrete for the 2020/2021 Snow Season through the 2023/2024 Snow Season

Award a Contract for the 2020 Sanitary Sewer Point Repair Project - Various Locations to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the amount of $192,967.61

A motion was made by Councilwoman Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Gavin, to approve Council Memos #468-20 through #470-20.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

AMENDMENTS, CHANGE ORDERS AND PAYMENTS:

Approve Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Engineering Services Agreement for Phase I and II Engineering Services for the Houbolt Road (I-80 / US Route 6) Interchange Modification and Roadway Reconstruction Project to TranSystems Corporation in the amount of $499,935.00

Approve Change Order No. 1 for the Demolition of 100-106 E Washington St. in the Amount of $10,200.00

Approve Change Order No. 2 for the Well 29D Rehabilitation Project to Water Well Solutions Inc. in the amount of $47,640.00

Approve Change Order No. 1 for the Well 5D Rehabilitation Project to Water Well Solutions Inc. in the amount of $11,025.00

Approve Change Order No. 1 for the Well Rock 3 Rehabilitation Project to Water Well Solutions Inc. in the amount of $15,480.00

A motion was made by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to approve Council Memos #472-20 through #476-20.

The motion carried by the following votes:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

CITY MANAGER:

The Interim City Manager James Hock gave an update on the repair to the Jefferson Street bridge.

A brief discussion was held regarding the conversion of the Cass Street and Jefferson Street bridge into two-way streets.

NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation):

There were no new business items.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

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

Jerry Hervey and Councilwoman Gavin briefly discussed community concerns.

Dan Kallan spoke regarding 71 N. Ottawa Street and the old Barrett's Hardware store. Interim City Manager briefly discussed the removal of the debris from this location. Mayor O'Dekirk requested an update on the project at the old Barrett's Hardware store location.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:

Councilwoman Quillman wished everyone a fun and safe Labor Day.

Councilman Turk requested Mr. Hock give an update on the previous location of the Senor Tequila building on Jefferson Street.

Councilman Mudron thanked everyone for their continued hard work cleaning up the storm debris. He wished all students good luck with the challenges they are facing with e-learning due to COVID-19.

Councilman Morris briefly discussed the combined Land Use and Legislative and the Public Safety Committees' meeting.

ADJOURNMENT:

A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adjourn.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

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