City of Joliet Pre-Council met Oct. 19.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
ROLL CALL:
Present: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk, Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, and Councilman Michael F. Turk
Absent: Councilman Larry E. Hug
ALSO PRESENT: Interim City Manager James Hock and Corporation Counsel Sabrina Spano
PRESENTATION:
Councilman Hug entered the meeting at 5:38 p.m.
Axon Presentation
The Interim City Manager briefly discussed a 3 phase approach he developed with Councilwomen Quillman and Reardon to address some of the community's concerns. He explained Phase 1 - all patrol cars will be equipped with in-car cameras, Phase 2 - all patrol officers will has tasers and continued training for the use of the tasers, and Phase 3 - apply for grants for funding of body cameras for all officers. He then introduced Axon representative Danny Thielen and Laura Egan.
Mr. Thielen, Strategic Account Manager, gave a presentation of the City's current Axon products.
Annual Arts Commission Update - Erik Deshaun Dorris, Arts Commission Chairman
Erik Deshaun Dorris, Arts Commission Chairman gave a brief update on the Arts Commission. This included mission and vision statements, commission goals, subcommittees, 2021 goals, and long-term goals.
Mayor O'Dekirk thanked the Arts Commission for addressing the murals throughout town.
Councilman Hug asked Mr. Deshaun Dorris to include Joliet students who attend Plainfield, Troy, Minooka, and New Lenox schools.
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.
John Sheridan spoke regarding Council Memo #557-20 Resolution Adopting a Policy for the Review of Requests to Modify Access Restrictions on a Public Alley in the City of Joliet.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance
Land Use and Legislative
Public Safety
Public Service
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of the Minutes:
Pre-Council Meeting - October 5, 2020
Council Meeting - October 6, 2020
Attachments: Pre-Council Minutes 10-5-20
Council Meeting Minutes 10-6-20
Invoices Paid Report
Attachments: 2020-09 Invoices Paid
Position Vacancies 541-20
Attachments: Approver Report
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
City of Joliet Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds Program 542-20
Attachments: Approver Report
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
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.
Public Hearing Regarding Proposed Rock Run Crossing Redevelopment Project Area Tax Increment Financing District Eligibility Study And Redevelopment Plan And Project 544-20
Attachments: EXHIBIT A - Rock Run Crossing Redevelopment (1)
Approver Report
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ORDINANCES:
Ordinances Associated with Silver Cross Hospital II Subdivision 546-20
Ordinance Reapproving the Revised Preliminary Plat of Silver Cross Hospital II Subdivision (P-9-20)
Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of Silver Cross Hospital II Subdivision Unit 2 (FP-4-20)
Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of Silver Cross Hospital II Subdivision Unit 2 (RP-7-20)
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Ordinances Associated with Clarius Park Subdivision 547-20
Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of Clarius Park Subdivision Phase 2 (FP-5-20)
Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of Clarius ParkSubdivision Phase 2 (RP-9-20)
Attachments: Ordinance
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Ordinance Accepting Easements Associated with the Garnsey Avenue Over Spring Creek Bridge ImprovementProject - MFT Sect. No. 11-00443-00-BR 548-20
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Ordinance Amending Chapter 8 Division 15, Rental DwellingRegistration Certificate and Systematic Inspection of RentalHousing, Sections 8-152 and 8-153.7.1 of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances 549-20
The Interim City Manager stated this item will be removed from the Agenda andsent to committee for further discussion.
Ordinance Designating 575 East Jackson Street as a LocalHistoric Landmark (PETITION L-2-2020) 550-20
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Ordinance Amending Chapter 18, Article 1, Sections 18-20and Establishing Article 22, of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances 551-20
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Ordinance Amending Chapter 21, Article I, Section 21-5,Disorderly Conduct Ordinance of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances 552-20
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Ordinance Amending Chapter 19, Article I, Division I, Section19-1, Adoption of the Illinois Vehicle Code Ordinance of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances 553-20
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article XIII, Division 2,Section 2-440 of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances 554-20
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
RESOLUTIONS:Resolution in Support of the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program for the Chicago Street Streetscape Improvements 556-20
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Resolution Adopting a Policy for the Review of Requests to Modify Access Restrictions on a Public Alley in the City ofJoliet 557-20
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement Between the Department of the Army and the City of Joliet for the Joliet Levee Section 205 Feasibility Study 558-20
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
BIDS AND CONTRACTS:
AWARD OF CONTRACTS:
Award of Contract for the 2020 Sidewalk / Curb ReplacementProject - Contract No. 2538-1020 to J&J Newell Concrete Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $200,797.00 560-20
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Award a Contract for the Infantry Drive Fence Repair /Replacement Project - 2020 in the amount of $44,800.00 to the Cedar Mill Inc. 561-20
Award a Contract for the 2020-2024 Snow Removal for the City of Joliet Commuter and City Center Parking Lots forGroup 1 to Snow Systems in the amount of $51,500.00 and for Group 2 to George’s Landscaping in the amount of $52,670.00 562-20
Request Authorization to Award Contracts for the Purchase of Motor Fuels, 2021, Bid 2523-1020 563-20
Approve Year-One Initial Set-Up and User Services Agreement for the City of Joliet Customer Portal with Core & Main in the amount of $29,505.00 564-20
AMENDMENTS, CHANGE ORDERS AND PAYMENTS:
Approve Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $5,514.86 and Payment Request No. 1 in the amount of $ 6,347.86 to VanMack Electric for the 2020 Electrical Maintenance AssistanceContract 566-20
CITY MANAGER:
Councilman Hug stated Council Memo #557-20: 557-20 Resolution Adopting a Policy for the Review of Requests to Modify Access Restrictions on a Public Alley in the City of Joliet will be pulled and remanded back to the Land Use and Legislative Committee.
Mayor O'Dekirk briefly discussed Council Memo #552-20: Ordinance Amending Chapter 21,Article I, Section 21-5, Disorderly Conduct Ordinance of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances
CLOSED SESSION: to discuss the following subjects
A motion was made by Councilman Morris, seconded by Councilman Hug, that this was enter into closed session to discuss personnel, collective bargaining, land acquisition or conveyance, pending or threatened litigation after which the meeting will reconvene.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilman Bettye Gavin,Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris,Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, and CouncilmanMichael F. TurkA
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
CLOSED SESSION: RECONVENED ROLL CALL
The City Clerk stated the Pre-Council Meeting reconvened at 7:04 p.m.
Present: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk, Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson,Councilman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug,Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron,Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, and Councilman Michael F. TurkP
ALSO PRESENT: Interim City Manager James Hock and Corporation Counsel Sabrina Spano
Councilman Hug left the meeting at 7:05 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page.
Erin Gallagher spoke regarding the Stop NorthPoint lawsuit.
John Sheridan spoke regarding alley closure concerns.
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Councilman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adjourn.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilman Bettye Gavin,Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron,Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, and Councilman Michael F. Turk
Absent: Councilman Larry E. Hug
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2020/10/1060_M_Pre-Council_Meeting_20-10-19_Meeting_Minutes.pdf
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