Joliet City Council met Dec. 18.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
INVOCATION: Rev. Kurt Hoover, Messiah Lutheran Church, 40 Houbolt Road PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:
I. ROLL CALL:
PRESENT : Mayor Robert O’Dekirk, Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson,Councilman John E. Gerl, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilman Michael
F. Turk.
ABSENT: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.
ALSO PRESENT: Interim City Manager Martin J. Shanahan, Jr., Interim Corporation Counsel Chris Regis.
- PRESENTATIONS:
A. Introduction of Four Newly Appointed Deputy Police Chiefs
Police Chief Al Roechner introduced the four newly appointed Deputy Police Chiefs Marc Reid, Mike Batis, John Perona, and Darrell Gavin- Deputy Chief of Investigations. Each Deputy Chief thanked the Mayor and Council for the opportunity to serve the City of Joliet in this capacity.
- MAYOR:
A. Mayor O’Dekirk – Appointments
None
Motion to approve the Agenda as written with the following change: Move Council Memo #664-18: COUNCIL MEMO #664-18 Ordinances Approving the 2019 Annual Budgets for the City of Joliet, the Joliet Public Library, and the Foreign Fire Insurance Board to be voted on first under Ordinances was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk.
Motion seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilman John E. Gerl, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilman Michael F. Turk
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk
- CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS:
None
- MAYOR PRO-TEM:
Motion seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilman John E. Gerl, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilman Michael F. Turk
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk
VII. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
A. Finance
Link to: Finance Committee Meeting – December 18, 2018
Councilman Turk, Councilman Mudron, and Ken Mihelich - Budget Officer gave an overview and explanation of items discussed at the Tuesday, December 18, 2018 Finance Committee Meeting.
B. Prison
Link to: Prison Committee Meeting - December 10, 2018
Councilman Morris and Steve Jones - Deputy City Manager/Economic Development Director gave an overview and explanation ofitems discussed at the Monday, December 10, 2018 Prison Committee Meeting.
c. Public Service
Link to: Public Service Committee Meeting - December 17, 2018
Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of items discussed at the Monday, December 17, 2018 Public Service Committee Meeting.
VIII.
CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Approval of Minutes
- Pre-Council Meeting – December 3, 2018
- Council Meeting – December 4, 2018
B. Invoices Paid Report
A communication from the City Manager contained his recommendation that the report be received and placed on file.
C. COUNCIL MEMO #651-18: Position Vacancies
A communication from the City Manager contained his recommendation that he be authorized to: 1) Fill one Winter Intern position in the Public Utilities Department, 2) Fill two Police Patrol Officer positions, 3) Fill two Police Lieutenant positions, and 4) Fill two Police Sergeant positions and any subsequent vacancies which may occur.
D. COUNCIL MEMO #652-18: Regular Payroll for August 17 - August 30, 2018 - $3,398,837.39
The Biweekly Payroll Summary Reports of the total cost of regular salaries for the period August 17 through August 30, 2018, including a Summary of Overtime and an Overtime Budget Status Report, were accompanied by a recommendation from the City Manager that said Regular Payroll be approved.
E. COUNCIL MEMO #653-18: Regular Payroll for August 31 - September 13, 2018 - $3,452,320.51
The Biweekly Payroll Summary Reports of the total cost of regular salaries for the period August 31 through September 13, 2018, including a Summary of Overtime and an Overtime Budget Status Report, were accompanied by a recommendation from the City Manager that said Regular Payroll be approved.
F. COUNCIL MEMO #654-18: Regular Payroll for September 14 - September 27, 2018 - $3,518,337.23
The Biweekly Payroll Summary Reports of the total cost of regular salaries for the period September 14 through September 27, 2018, including a Summary of Overtime and an Overtime Budget Status Report, were accompanied by a recommendation from the City Manager that said Regular Payroll be approved.
G. COUNCIL MEMO #655-18: Regular Payroll for September 28 - October 11, 2018 - $3,310,489.08
The Biweekly Payroll Summary Reports of the total cost of regular salaries for the period September 28 through October 11, 2018, including a Summary of Overtime and an Overtime Budget Status Report, were accompanied by a recommendation from the City Manager that said Regular Payroll be approved.
H. COUNCIL MEMO #656-18: Regular Payroll for October 12 - October 25, 2018 - $3,618,018.12
The Biweekly Payroll Summary Reports of the total cost of regular salaries for the period October 12 through October 25, 2018, including a Summary of Overtime and an Overtime Budget Status Report, were accompanied by a recommendation from the City Manager that said Regular Payroll be approved.
I. COUNCIL MEMO #657-18: Regular Payroll for October 26 - November 8, 2018 - $3,354,068.46
The Biweekly Payroll Summary Reports of the total cost of regular salaries for the period October 26 through November 8, 2018, including a Summary of Overtime and an Overtime Budget Status Report, were accompanied by a recommendation from the City Manager that said Regular Payroll be approved.
J. COUNCIL MEMO #658-18: Regular Payroll for November 9 - November 22, 2018 - $3,520,738.56
The Biweekly Payroll Summary Reports of the total cost of regular salaries for the period November 9 through November 22, 2018, including a Summary of Overtime and an Overtime Budget Status Report, were accompanied by a recommendation from the City Manager that said Regular Payroll be approved.
K. COUNCIL MEMO #659-18: Renewal of Group Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Programs
Motion to concur in the recommendations of the City Manager was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk.
Motion seconded by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilman John E. Gerl, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilman Michael F. Turk
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk
IX. LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
None
X. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None
XI. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
A. ORDINANCES:
1. COUNCIL MEMO #661-18: Ordinances for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2018 and Ending December 31, 2018, in and for the 1996 Joliet Special Service Area Number Fourteen (Joliet City Center), and 2009 Joliet Special Service Area Number Seven (Park Hill Subdivision)
a. Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2018 and Ending December 31, 2018, in and for the 1996 Joliet Special Service Area Number Fourteen (Joliet City Center)
Council Memo #661-18
ORDINANCE NO. 17893
b. Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2018 and Ending December 31, 2018 in and for the 2009 Joliet Special Service Area Number Seven (Park Hill Subdivision)
Council Memo #661-18
ORDINANCE NO. 17894
Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #661-18: Ordinances for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2018 and Ending December 31, 2018, in and for the 1996 Joliet Special Service Area Number Fourteen (Joliet City Center), and 2009 Joliet Special Service Area Number Seven (Park Hill Subdivision) was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk.
Motion seconded by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilman John E. Gerl, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilman Michael F. Turk
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk
2. COUNCIL MEMO #662-18: Ordinances for the Levying and Assessment of Taxes for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2018 and Ending December 31, 2018 in and for the City of Joliet; Including the Joliet Public Library
a. Ordinances for the Levying and Assessment of Taxes for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2018 and Ending December 31, 2018 in and for the City of Joliet
Council Memo #662-18
ORDINANCE NO. 17895
b. Ordinance for the Levying and Assessment of Taxes for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2018 and Ending December 31, 2018 for the Joliet Public Library
Council Memo #662-18
ORDINANCE NO. 17896
Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #662-18: Ordinances for the Levying and Assessment of Taxes for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2018 and Ending December 31, 2018 in and for the City of Joliet; Including the Joliet Public Library was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk.
Motion seconded by Councilman John E. Gerl. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilman John E. Gerl, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilman Michael F. Turk
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk
3. COUNCIL MEMO #663-18: Ordinances for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for 2017 Special Service Areas (Neighborhood Improvement Program)
a. Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes in and for the 2017 Joliet Special Service Area Number One Knox Place (Taylor - Douglas
Council Memo #663-18
ORDINANCE NO. 17897
b. Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes in and for the 2017 Joliet Special Service Area Number Two Sherman Street / Charity Avenue
Council Memo #663-18
ORDINANCE NO. 17898
Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #663-18: Ordinances for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for 2017 Special Service Areas (Neighborhood Improvement Program) was made by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson.
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