The Joliet City Council met Feb. 7 to establish special service area.
Here are the meeting's minutes, as provided by the council:
Joliet is a home-rule city with a council-manager form of government. All matters of local policy and legislation are determined by the council with the mayor presiding.
Proceedings of the Council of the City of Joliet, Illinois held on February 6, 2017
VIDEO IS HEREIN INCORPORATED INTO THE OFFICIAL MINUTES
DRAFT MINUTES SUBJECT TO COUNCIL APPROVAL
PRE-COUNCIL MEETING of the Council of the City of Joliet, Illinois was held on Monday, February 6, 2017 at 5:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers, Joliet Municipal Building, 150 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois.
I. ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk, Councilwoman Brooke Hernandez Brewer, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman John E. Gerl, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilman Michael F. Turk.
ABSENT: None.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager James D. Hock, Corporation Counsel Martin
Shanahan, Jr.
II. MAYOR:
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
IV. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS:
Candace Johnson with the St. John's neighborhood group spoke regarding 425 Summit Street.
V. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
A. CTIS
B. Public Service
VI. CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Approval of Minutes
1. Combined Council Meeting - January 17, 2017
1-17-17 Minutes
B. COUNCIL MEMO #50-17: Position Vacancies
COUNCIL MEMO #50-17
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
VII. LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
None
VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. COUNCIL MEMO #52-17: Approval of an Ordinance Establishing the 2017 Joliet Special Service Area No. 1 - Knox Place (Taylor Street - Douglas Street)
COUNCIL MEMO #52-17
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
B. COUNCIL MEMO #53-17: Approval of an Ordinance Establishing the
2017 Joliet Special Service Area No. 2 - Sherman Street / Charity Avenue
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
COUNCIL MEMO #53-17
IX. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
A. ORDINANCES:
1. COUNCIL MEMO #55-17: Ordinance Approving the Detachment of
413 Linden Avenue (D-1-17)
COUNCIL MEMO #55-17
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
2. COUNCIL MEMO #56-17: Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow a Massage Therapy Facility Within a Vacant Tenant Space at an Existing Commercial Strip Center, Located at 3563 W. Jefferson Street (PETITION 2017-01)
COUNCIL MEMO #56-17
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo. He stated certain conditions were placed with the Special Use permit.
3. COUNCIL MEMO #57-17: Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to Allow an Office Use, an R-B (Restricted Business) Use Within an R-5 (High Density Multi-Family) Zoning District, Located at 425 Summit Street (PETITION 2017-02)
COUNCIL MEMO #57-17
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Councilwoman Quillman expressed concern about adequate parking at the facility. Director of Community Development, Kendall Jackson, had a brief discussion with Councilwoman Quillman regarding the business plan and parking options.
4. COUNCIL MEMO #58-17: Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to Allow Continuation of Two Single-Family Houses on One Lot, an R-3 (One and Two Family Residential) Use in an R-2 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning District, Located at 208 Frank Avenue (PETITION 2017-04)
COUNCIL MEMO #58-17
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
5. COUNCIL MEMO #59-17: Ordinance Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Collective Bargaining Agreement Between Joliet and AFSCME Local 440 for 2016 - 2019
COUNCIL MEMO #59-17
Appendix G - Job Descriptions 2016-2019 Contract
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
B. RESOLUTIONS:
1. COUNCIL MEMO #61-17: Resolution Repealing Resolution No. 7039 Which Approved a Development Agreement with Leaf Capital Investments (1 East Cass Street)
COUNCIL MEMO #61-17
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
The City Manager informed the Mayor and Council staff is recommending Leaf Capital Investments' development agreement be rescinded. He stated two prospective parties are interested in the development of this building.
A brief discussion was held regarding other development opportunities.
2. COUNCIL MEMO #62-17: Resolution Authorizing the Release of
Executive Session Minutes
COUNCIL MEMO #62-17
Corporation Counsel, Marty Shanahan, briefly discussed changes that will be made to the release recommendation list.
3. COUNCIL MEMO #63-17: Resolution Requesting Authorization to Enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement Between Joliet and Will County for Electronics Recycling
COUNCIL MEMO #63-17
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
4. COUNCIL MEMO #64-17: Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of
310 Lawton Avenue
COUNCIL MEMO #64-17
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
X. BIDS AND CONTRACTS:
A. AWARD OF CONTRACTS:
1. COUNCIL MEMO #66-17: Request for Authorization to Approve Contracts for Information Technology (IT) Professional Services
COUNCIL MEMO #66-17
2. COUNCIL MEMO #67-17: Request for Authorization to Pay IWIN
User Fees
COUNCIL MEMO #67-17
3. COUNCIL MEMO #68-17: Request for Authorization to Renew
Portable Radio Maintenance Agreement
COUNCIL MEMO #68-17
4. COUNCIL MEMO #69-17: Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for Professional Consulting Services to Cordogan Clark & Associates for the Bi-Park Fountain Rehabilitation
COUNCIL MEMO #69-17
5. COUNCIL MEMO #70-17: Request for Authorization to Award
Microsoft Premier Agreement
COUNCIL MEMO #70-17
6. COUNCIL MEMO #71-17: Request for Authorization to Award a
Contract for the Parkwood Drive Storm Sewer Improvements Project
COUNCIL MEMO #71-17
7. COUNCIL MEMO #72-17: Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the 2017 - 2018 City of Joliet Landscape Maintenance Contract
COUNCIL MEMO #72-17
8. COUNCIL MEMO #73-17: Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the Combined Sewer Overflow Long Term Control Plan Phase III Wet Weather Treatment Facility
COUNCIL MEMO #73-17
9. COUNCIL MEMO #74-17: Request for Authorization to Purchase
Keltron Alarm Board for the Joliet Police Department
COUNCIL MEMO #74-17
10. COUNCIL MEMO #75-17: Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for a Full-Time Non-Union Employee Compensation Study and Budgetary Amendment
COUNCIL MEMO #75-17
B. AMENDMENTS, CHANGE ORDERS AND PAYMENTS:
1. COUNCIL MEMO #77-17: Request for Authorization to Approve
Payment for Julie One Call System Services
COUNCIL MEMO #77-17
2. COUNCIL MEMO #78-17: Request for Authorization to Approve
Change Order No. 2 and Payment Request No. 3 and Final for the Joliet Union Station Roof Rehabilitation Project - Phase II
COUNCIL MEMO #78-17
3. COUNCIL MEMO #79-17: Request for Authorization to Approve Change No. 6 for the U.S. Route 6 Sanitary Sewer Improvements Construction Project
COUNCIL MEMO #79-17
XI. CITY MANAGER:
XII. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
John Sheridan spoke regarding accessible parking signs / fines.
A brief discussion was held regarding the status of sign changes and the fine collection process.
Christy Ford spoke regarding radioactive hazardous waste.
Director of Public Utilities, Jim Eggen, briefly discussed the process of remediation and compliance with state regulations.
XIII. CLOSED SESSION to discuss the following subjects:
Motion to enter closed session to discuss personnel, collective bargaining, land acquisition or conveyance and pending or threatened litigation after which the meeting will be adjourned was made by Councilwoman Brooke Hernandez Brewer.
Motion seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk, Councilwoman Brooke Hernandez Brewer, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman John E. Gerl, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilman Michael F. Turk. NAYS: None.
XIV. ADJOURNMENT:
_________________________________ CHRISTA M. DESIDERIO City Clerk
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