City of Joliet City Council met Oct. 5.
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 Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, and Councilman Michael F. Turk
Absent: Councilman Terry Morris
ALSO PRESENT: Interim City Manager James D. Hock, Corporation Counsel Sabrina Spano
MAYOR:
Appointments
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.
No comments were made this evening.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Diversity and Community Relations
Public Safety
Public Service
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of the Minutes:
Special Meeting - August 25, 2020 (Alternative Water Source)
Pre-Council Meeting - September 14, 2020
Council Meeting - September 15, 2020
Position Vacancies
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Regular Payroll for July 17 - July 30, 2020 - $3,487,034.34
Regular Payroll for July 31 - August 13, 2020 - $3,397,030.03
2021 Roadway Reconstruction Program
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 Interim City Manager informed the Council that as a result of the Village of Elwood's motion for preliminary injunction being granted this item will be removed from the agenda.
Corporation Counsel Sabrina Spano brief explained the preliminary injunction motion.
LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
Issuance of a Class “C” Liquor License at 1509 Plainfield Road- Twin-Dor Package Liquor
The Deputy Liquor Commissioner gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Issuance of a Class “C” Liquor License at 600 E. Jackson Street- El Patron Mart & Liquor.
The Deputy Liquor Commissioner gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page.
Proposed Rock Run Crossing Redevelopment Project Area Tax Increment Financing District Eligibility Study and Redevelopment Plan and Project
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of the Public Hearing.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: ORDINANCES:
Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow a Truck Parking and Maintenance Facility or Truck Terminal, located at 3350 Channahon Road (Petition 2020-34)
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
A brief discussion was held regarding the possibility of tabling this item and approving a pilot ordinance through the land use and legislative committee. Attorney Michael Hansen addressed the Council regarding these concerns.
Ordinance Prohibiting the Use of Groundwater as a Potable Water Supply by the Installation or Use of Potable Water Supply Wells or by any Other Method within Certain Territory
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Ordinance of the City of Joliet, Will and Kendall Counties, Illinois, Providing for the Issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2020A, and General Obligation Bonds, Series 2020B, Providing the Details of Such Bonds and for a Levy of Taxes Sufficient to Pay the Principal of and Interest on Such Bonds, and Related Matters
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
A brief discussion was held regarding the vehicle portion of the bond being paid back by a 3 cent gas tax and the Library portion being paid back with a grant the Library has secured from the State of Illinois.
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of a Grant from the Will County Stormwater Planning Committee for the Eastside WWTP Rain Garden and Bioretention Basin Project in the amount of $15,000.00
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Resolution Authorizing the Release of Executive Session Minutes
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funding for the Mason Avenue / Salem Drive Roadway Improvement Project - 2020 - MFT Sect. No. 20-00526-00-FP in the amount of $407,748.89
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Resolution Approving IDOT Statewide Planning & Research Grant Application
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
BIDS AND CONTRACTS: AWARD OF CONTRACTS:
The City Manager gave a brief overview of the Award of Contracts.
Approval to Use CARES Act Funding through Will County for the Purchase of Nine (9) Zoll Cardiac Monitor/Defibrillators through Zoll Medical Corporation in the amount of $276,654.06
Purchase a Skid Steer Loader for the City of Joliet Public Works Department - Roadways Division from Altorfer Industries Inc. in the amount of $82,500.00
Award a Contract for Microsoft Licenses and Services
Purchase a Ford F-250 Ford Pickup Truck for the Department of Public Works - Sign Division to Ron Tirapelli Ford in the amount of $32,789.76
Award a Contract for the 2020 Traffic Signal Materials Purchase Order to Traffic Control Corporation in the amount of $100,201.00
Award a Contract for the Mason Avenue / Salem Drive Roadway Improvement Project - 2020 - MFT Sect. No. 20-00526-00-FP to P.T Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of $627,152.89
AMENDMENTS, CHANGE ORDERS AND PAYMENTS:
Approve Payment for VueWorks Asset Management Annual Hosting, Maintenance, and Technical Support to Data Transfer Solutions in the amount of $70,000.00
Approve Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $3,216.12 and Payment No. 19 and Final in the amount of $ 32,792.88 for the 2018 Electrical Maintenance Assistance Contract to Van Mack Electric Company
Approve Payment for Hazardous Tree Removals and Debris Removal due to the storm of August 10, 2020 to Various Contractors in the amount of $174,537.00
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Approve Change Order No. 6 for the Rock Run and West Park Interceptor Rehabilitation Project in the amount of ($32,795.00)
Approve Change Order No. 9 for the 2018 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program to Michels Corporation in the amount of $10,030.00
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.
No comments were made this evening.
CLOSED SESSION to discuss the following subjects:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Reardon, seconded by Councilman Turk, to go into closed session to discuss personnel, collective bargaining, land acquisition or conveyance, pending or threatened litigation after which the meeting will adjourn.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilman 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
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
ADJOURNMENT:
https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2020/10/1043_M_Pre-Council_Meeting_20-10-05_Meeting_Minutes.pdf
Alerts Sign-up