City of Joliet City Council Met September 15

By Michael Abella

Oct 11, 2020

City of Joliet City Council met Sept. 15.

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 Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, and Councilman Michael F. Turk

Absent: Councilman Terry Morris

ALSO PRESENT: Interim City Manager Steve Jones and Corporation Counsel Sabrina Spano.

PRESENTATION:

Comprehensive Annual Financial Report – Dave Meyer – Wermer, Rogers, Duran, and Ruzon, LLC

Dave Meyer with Wermer, Rogers, Duran, and Ruzonn LLC gave a review of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.

Councilman Morris entered the meeting at approximately 6:35 p.m.

Mayor O'Dekirk exited the meeting at approximately 6:37 p.m.

Mayor O'Dekirk re-entered the meeting at approximately 6:38 p.m. Councilman Hug exited the meeting at approximately 6:38 p.m. Councilman Hug re-entered the meeting at approximately 6:38 p.m.

MAYOR: Appointments

No appointments were made this evening.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk, to approve the agenda as written with the following changes: 1) Vote separately on Council Memo #506-20: Credit Building Permit Fees to Lennar Homes for Drainage Improvements to Hunter's Ridge Subdivision - 2020 in an amount not to exceed $52,000.00, and 2) Remove 212 S. Larkin Avenue and 702 Vista Lane from Council Memo #484-20: Ordinance Declaring Certain Properties as Public Nuisances.

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.

Andrew Smith spoke regarding 702 Vista Lane as a part of Council Memo #484-20: Ordinance Declaring Certain Properties as Public Nuisances.

Margie Cepon spoke in opposition of Council Memo #486-20: Resolution Authorizing an Amendment to the Economic Incentive Agreement between the City of Joliet and Love's Travel Stops and Country Stores Inc. and Council Memo #487-20 Resolution Authorizing a Recapture Agreement between the City of Joliet and Love's Travel Stops and Country Stores Inc.

Megan Cooper spoke in opposition of Council Memo #487-20 Resolution Authorizing a Recapture Agreement between the City of Joliet and Love's Travel Stops and Country Stores Inc.

MAYOR PRO TEM

A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, to appoint Councilman Quillman as MAYOR PRO TEM for the period of October 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Economic Development

Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, September 8, 2020 Economic Development Committee Meeting.

Finance

Councilman Turk gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, September 15, 2020 Finance Committee Meeting.

Councilman Dickinson exited the meeting at approximately 6:56 p.m.

Councilman Dickinson re-entered the meeting at approximately 6:57 p.m. Public Service

Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Monday, September 14, 2020 Public Service Committee Meeting.

CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Minutes:

Pre-Council Meeting - August 31, 2020

Council Meeting - September 1, 2020

Invoices Paid Report

Receipt of the 2019 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)

Council Memos Approved

A motion was made by Councilwoman Quillman, seconded by Councilman Turk, to approve the minutes of the Pre-Council meeting August 31, 2020 and the Council Meeting September 1, 2020, the Invoice Paid Report, and Council Memo #477-20Receipt of the 2019 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).

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 Resolution Associated with Gas n Wash Route 6 at Gougar Subdivision

Ordinance Approving the Annexation of 4.19 Acres located at the Southeast Corner of Route 6 and Gougar Road (A-6-20)

Ordinance Approving the Classification to B-3 (General Business) Zoning (A-6-20)

Ordinance Approving the Annexation of.58 Acres located at the Southeast Corner of Route 6 and Gougar Road (A-7-20) Ordinance Approving the Classification to B-3 (General Business) Zoning (A-7-20)

Resolution Approving an Annexation Agreement (A-6-20 & A-7-20)

Ordinance Approving the Preliminary Plat of Gas n Wash Route 6 at Gougar Subdivision (P-3-20).

Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of Gas n Wash Route 6 at Gougar Subdivision, Unit 1 (FP-2-20).

Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of Gas n Wash Route 6 at Gougar Subdivision, Unit 1 (RP-2-20).

The City Clerk advised that this is a Public Hearing so any public comments would be in order at this time.

Mayor O’Dekirk opened the Public Hearing and asked if there were any comments.

No public comments were made, therefore, the City Clerk closed the Public Hearing.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #479-20: Ordinances and Resolution Associated with Gas n Wash Route 6 at Gougar Subdivision

Ordinance Approving the Annexation of 4.19 Acres located at the Southeast Corner of Route 6 and Gougar Road (A-6-20) (ORDINANCE NO. 18108)

Ordinance Approving the Annexation of.58 Acres located at the Southeast Corner of Route 6 and Gougar Road (A-7-20) (ORDINANCE NO. 18109)

Ordinance Approving the Classification to B-3 (General Business) Zoning (A-6-20) (A-7-20) (ORDINANCE NO. 18110)

Resolution Approving an Annexation Agreement (A-6-20 & A-7-20) (RESOLUTION NO. 7578)

Ordinance Approving the Preliminary Plat of Gas n Wash Route 6 at Gougar Subdivision (P-3-20) (ORDINANCE NO. 18111)

Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of Gas n Wash Route 6 at Gougar Subdivision, Unit 1 (FP-2-20) (ORDINANCE NO. 18112)

Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of Gas n Wash Route 6 at Gougar Subdivision, Unit 1 (RP-2-20) (ORDINANCE NO. 18113)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Proposed Rock Run Crossing Redevelopment Project Area Tax Increment Financing District Eligibility Study and Redevelopment Plan and Project

The City Clerk advised that this Public Hearing was opened at a previous meeting and continued to this meeting; therefore, any public comments would be in order at this time.

No comments were made at this time.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk, to continue COUNCIL MEMO #480-20: Proposed Rock Run Crossing Redevelopment Project Area Tax Increment Financing District Eligibility Study and Redevelopment Plan and Project and the Public Hearing to the October 6, 2020 Council Meeting.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:

ORDINANCES:

Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to Continue a Mixed Use (Commercial and Residential) Building in an I-2 (General Industrial) Zoning District, located at 742-744 Collins Street (ZBA PETITION 2020-28)

A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #482-20: Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to Continue a Mixed Use (Commercial and Residential) Building in an I-2 (General Industrial) Zoning District, located at 742-744 Collins Street (ZBA PETITION 2020-28). (ORDINANCE NO. 18114)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Ordinance Accepting Easements Associated with the Garnsey Avenue over Spring Creek Bridge Improvement Project - MFT Sect. No. 11-00443-00-BR

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #483-20: Ordinance Accepting Easements Associated with the Garnsey Avenue over Spring Creek Bridge Improvement Project - MFT Sect. No. 11-00443-00-BR. (ORDINANCE NO. 18115)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Ordinance Declaring Certain Properties as Public Nuisances

Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #484-20: Ordinance Declaring Certain Properties as Public Nuisances with the removal of 212 S. Larkin Avenue and 702 Vista Lane as voted on during the approval of the agenda. (ORDINANCE NO. 18116)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

RESOLUTIONS:

Resolution Authorizing an Amendment to the Economic Incentive Agreement between the City of Joliet and Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores Inc.

Inspector General Chris Regis discussed an amendment he made to clarify the language in Council Memo #486-20 Resolution Authorizing an Amendment to the Economic Incentive Agreement between the City of Joliet and Love's Travel Stops and Country Stores Inc.

A lengthy discussion was held regarding 486-20 Resolution Authorizing an Amendment to the Economic Incentive Agreement between the City of Joliet and Love's Travel Stops and Country Stores Inc.

A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #486-20: Resolution Authorizing an Amendment to the Economic Incentive Agreement between the City of Joliet and Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores Inc. (RESOLUTION NO. 7579)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon

Nay: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Terry Morris, and Councilman Michael F. Turk

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Resolution Authorizing a Recapture Agreement between the City of Joliet and Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores Inc.

A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #487-20: Resolution Authorizing a Recapture Agreement between the City of Joliet and Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores Inc. (RESOLUTION NO. 7580)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon

Nay: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Terry Morris, and Councilman Michael F. Turk

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax funding for the Arch Court (Clinton Street - Cass Street) Roadway Improvement Project - 2020 - MFT Sect. No. 20-00528-00-FP in the amount of $103,490.35

A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #488-20: Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax funding for the Arch Court (Clinton Street - Cass Street) Roadway Improvement Project - 2020 - MFT Sect. No. 20-00528-00-FP in the amount of $103,490.35. (RESOLUTION NO. 7581)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Pipeline Crossing Agreement Between the City of Joliet and Union Pacific Railroad

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #489-20: Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Pipeline Crossing Agreement Between the City of Joliet and Union Pacific Railroad. (RESOLUTION NO. 7582)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Resolution Authorizing a HOME Subrecipient Agreement

Between Will County, Illinois and the City of Joliet, Illinois

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #490-20: Resolution Authorizing a HOME Subrecipient Agreement Between Will County, Illinois and the City of Joliet, Illinois. (RESOLUTION NO. 7583)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

BIDS AND CONTRACTS:

AWARD OF CONTRACTS:

Award a Contract for the Mirage Subdivision - County Line Road Drainage Improvements - 2020 to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of $ 144,507.98

Purchase Ten (10) 2021 Ford Police Interceptor Utility All Wheel Drive vehicles from Ron Tirapelli Ford in Shorewood, IL for $368,782.40 and to purchase accessories and wraps from Ray O’Herron, Lund Industries and Element Graphics for a not to exceed price of $69,077.50

Purchase a Tandem Axle Vacuum Excavation Truck for the Public Utilities Division from Standard Equipment Company in the amount of $442,860.00

Award a Contract for the Well 20D Rehabilitation Project to Great Lakes Water Resource Group in the amount of $62,585.00

Award a Contract for the Well 21D Rehabilitation Project to Layne Christensen Company in the amount of $662,651.00

Rescind the Award of Contract for the 2020 Sidewalk / Curb Replacement Project Contract No. 2417-0320 to Globe Construction in the amount of $351,800.00 and to Reject the Bids for the 2020 Sidewalk / Curb Replacement Project Contract No. 2526-0920

Award a Contract for Roof Repairs at Joliet Union Station to J.L. Adler Roofing and Sheet Metal in the amount of $63,500.00

Award a Contract for the Arch Court (Clinton Street - Cass Street) Roadway Improvement Project - 2020 - MFT Sect. No. 20-00528-00-FP to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of $208,730.70

Award a Contract for the Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant Influent Lift Station Improvements Phase III to Williams Brothers Construction Inc. in the amount of $4,670,000.00

Award a Contract for the Lead Water Service Line Replacement Project Phase 2B to Stip Bros. Excavating in the amount of $1,324,268.95

Award a Contract for the Lead Water Service Line Replacement Project Phase 2C to Austin Tyler Construction in the amount of $1,374,700.50

Approval of Additional Hourly Services Request for Fee Authorization - Proposed Rock Run Crossing Public Private Partnership

Council Memos Approved

A motion was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk, seconded by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, to approve Council Memos #492-20 through #503-20.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

AMENDMENTS, CHANGE ORDERS AND PAYMENTS:

Approve the Proposed Renewal of Workers’ Compensation Broker

Credit Building Permit Fees to Lennar Homes for Drainage Improvements to Hunter’s Ridge Subdivision - 2020 in an amount not to exceed $52,000.00

A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to deny COUNCIL MEMO #506-20: Credit Building Permit Fees to Lennar Homes for Drainage Improvements to Hunter’s Ridge Subdivision - 2020 in an amount not to exceed $52,000.00.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Approve Change Order No. 2 in the amount of ($130,784.93) and Payment Request No. 6 & Final for the 2019 Roadways Resurfacing Contract C to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of $260,591.64

Approve Change Order No. 4 for the Belmont Interceptor Replacement Project to Austin Tyler Construction in the amount of ($248,046.50) and Final Payout in the amount of $240,131.89

Council Memos Approved

A motion was made by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to approve Council Memos #505-20, #507-20, and #508-20.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: 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

CITY MANAGER:

The City Manager gave a brief update on the Senor Tequilas building on Jefferson Street.

Jim Trizna, Director of Public Works, discussed the IDOT bridge closure on Jefferson Street over the DesPlaines River. He also addressed the inquiries regarding Jefferson Street and Cass Street operating as two-way streets.

NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation):

Councilwoman Gavin requested the Public Works and Utilities Departments to investigate reports of flooding on Luther Avenue.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

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

Candace Quinerly spoke regarding police reform.

Suzanne Ibbara spoke regarding police reform.

Johnathan Marquardt spoke regarding police reform.

Kia Watson spoke regarding police reform.

Brittany Kim spoke regarding police reform.

Ariana Schuler spoke regarding police reform.

Jerry Hervey spoke regarding three cent gas tax increase.

A brief discussion was held regarding the City's speaking ordinance.

Connor Lonergan spoke regarding police reform.

Stringer Harris spoke regarding police reform and the Eric Lurry case.

Cesar Guerrero spoke regarding police reform.

Marlena Smith spoke regarding police reform.

Carl Ferro regarding police reform.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:

Councilwoman Quillman gave a statement regarding the previously held combined Land Use & Legislative Committee and Public Safety Committee meeting as well as the Public Safety Committee meeting held on September 1, 2020.

Councilman Morris also spoke regarding the Public Safety Meeting held on September 1, 2020 and scheduling another meeting.

Councilwoman Reardon briefly discussed police reform and highlighted an award given to Jim Teiber for his beautification of the city.

Councilwoman Gavin concurred for a meeting to be rescheduled regarding police reform. She also thanked Jim Teiber for his work and highlighted a Forest Park Community Center prescription medication assistance grant.

Mayor O'Dekirk briefly discussed a civil community review board and development on the east side of Joliet.

ADJOURNMENT:

A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adjourn.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

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