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The Joliet City Council met March 7 to appoint committee members.

Here is the meeting's agenda, as provided by the council:

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REGULAR MEETING of the Council of the City of Joliet, Illinois was held on Tuesday,

March 7, 2017 at 6:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers, Joliet Municipal Building, 150 W.

Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois.

INVOCATION: Pastor Vinton Ritchey, First Christian Church, 1701 Laraway Road

PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:

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:

A. Proclamation – Congratulating Joseph “Jo Jo” Awinongya, Jr. for his

boxing victories

Proclamation

Councilwoman Gavin read a Proclamation issued by Mayor O'Dekirk

congratulating Joseph "Jo Jo" Anwinongya, Jr. for his boxing victories.

Joseph "Jo Jo" Awinongya, Jr. thanked the Mayor and Council for their

recognition.

Mr. Awinongya told his boxing story and how he came to Joliet.

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B. Mayor O’Dekirk - Appointments

Motion to appoint Mike Bily, Gary Davidson, Sandy Gerrettie, Marc Kaufman, Maria

Rafac, Jim Riggs, and Richard Rodriguez to the Environmental and Refuse Commission

was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

Motion seconded by Councilwoman Brooke Hernandez Brewer.

Motion carried by the following vote:

AYES: 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

ABSTAIN: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

Motion to approve the Agenda as written with the following change: Move Council

Memo #132-17 - Request for Authorization to Approve Emergency Leak Repairs at

Union Station under Award of Contracts was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk.

Motion seconded by Councilwoman Brooke Hernandez Brewer.

Motion carried by the following vote:

AYES: 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

ABSTAIN: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

IV. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS:

V. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:

A. Land Use & Legislative

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Councilman Morris stated the Land Use and Legislative Committee met on

March 1, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. He stated representatives from Hawk Auto came

before the Committee proposing to build a new Subaru dealership at Route

59 and Theodore Street. He stated the Committee also

discussed Ordinances amending licenses giving the City's Mayor

authorization for emergency closure of businesses. He stated Alfredo

Melesio, Director of Neighborhood Services, discussed with the Committee

a bank-owned abandoned property registration Ordinance. He stated the

Committee also discussed abandoned above-ground swimming pool

regulations, update on the proposed dog Ordinance, absenteeism of

Council Members, temporary summer farm stands and potential expansion

of same, Ordinance prohibiting the sale, delivery, and possession of drug

paraphernalia, intergovernmental agreement with the Forest Preserve and

Village of Shorewood for connecting the path from Rock Run over I-55. He

stated the next meeting of the Land Use and Legislative Committee is

Monday, March 20, 2017 at 9:00 a.m.

Mayor and Corporation Council briefly discussed the proposed dog

Ordinance with regard to the pending litigation of a Chicago case to prevent

any law suits when the City adopts an Ordinance.

B. Public Service

Councilman Hug stated the Public Service Committee met yesterday

evening at 4:30 p.m. to discuss the 2017 deteriorated roadway resurfacing

projects. He stated the Committee also reviewed the contracts, change

orders, pay estimates, and final payments and found them all to be in order

and recommended their approval.

VI. CONSENT AGENDA:

A. Approval of Minutes

1. Special Meeting – February 15, 2017

Special Meeting 2-15-17 Minutes

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2. Combined Meeting – February 21, 2017

2-21-17 Minutes

The minutes of the Special Meeting of the Council of the City of Joliet,

Illinois held on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. and of

the Combined Meeting of the Council of the City of Joliet, Illinois held on

Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. stand approved as recorded.

B. COUNCIL MEMO #100-17: 2017 Deteriorated Roadway Resurfacing

Program

COUNCIL MEMO #100-17

A communication from the City Manager contained his recommendation that

the Mayor and Council approve the 2017 Deteriorated Roadway

Resurfacing Program and authorize the administration to pursue the

engineering plans and advertisements for bids for the program.

Motion to concur in the recommendations of the City Manager was made by

Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

Motion seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk.

Motion carried by the following vote:

AYES: 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

ABSTAIN: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

VII. LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:

A. COUNCIL MEMO #102-17: Transfer of a Class “C” Liquor License at 453

E. Cass Street – Mimi’s Liquors

COUNCIL MEMO #102-17

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A communication from the Liquor Commissioner regarding the application of

Shree Hari Food and Liquor Inc. d/b/a Mimi's Liquor for the Transfer of a

Class “C” Liquor License (Package) at 453 E. Cass Street contained his

recommendation that the transfer of this license is in the best interest of the

City, and therefore, approval is recommended.

Motion to approve COUNCIL MEMO #102-17: Transfer of a Class “C” Liquor License at

453 E. Cass Street – Mimi’s Liquors was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

Motion seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk.

Motion carried by the following vote:

AYES: 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

ABSTAIN: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

B. COUNCIL MEMO #103-17: Transfer of a Class “A” Liquor License at 723

N. Collins Street – Rey De Copas

COUNCIL MEMO #103-17

A communication from the Liquor Commissioner regarding the application of

Rey De Copas Inc. d/b/a Rey De Copas for the Transfer of a Class “A”

Liquor License (Premises & Package) at 723 Collins Street contained his

recommendation that the transfer of this license is in the best interest of the

City, and therefore, approval is recommended.

Motion to approve COUNCIL MEMO #103-17: Transfer of a Class “A” Liquor License at

723 N. Collins Street – Rey De Copas was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk.

Motion seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman.

Motion carried by the following vote:

AYES: 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

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NAYS: None

ABSTAIN: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

C. COUNCIL MEMO #104-17: Issuance of a Class “C” Liquor License at

2219 W. Jefferson Street – Basinger Pharmacy

COUNCIL MEMO #104-17

Councilman Mudron and the City Manager briefly discussed the issuance of

the liquor license at the new location of Basinger's Pharmacy.

Police Chief Brian Benton briefly explained the reasons for the calls for

service at this location.

A communication from the Liquor Commissioner regarding the application of

Basinger's Pharmacy Inc. d/b/a Basinger's Pharmacy for the Issuance of a

Class “C” Liquor License (Package) at 2219 W. Jefferson Street contained

his recommendation that the issuance of this license is in the best interest of

the City, and therefore, approval is recommended.

Motion to approve COUNCIL MEMO #104-17: Issuance of a Class “C” Liquor License

at 2219 W. Jefferson Street – Basinger Pharmacy was made by Councilman Michael F.

Turk.

Motion seconded by Councilman John E. Gerl.

Motion carried by the following vote:

AYES: 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

ABSTAIN: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

D. COUNCIL MEMO #105-17: Issuance of a Class “E” Liquor License at 50

E. Jefferson Street – Grand Ballroom at Joliet Union Station

COUNCIL MEMO #105-17

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A communication from the Liquor Commissioner regarding the application of

JBM Golf Properties d/b/a Grand Ballroom at Joliet Union Station for

the Issuance of a Class “E” Liquor License (Restaurant or Hotel) at 50 E.

Jefferson Street contained his recommendation that the issuance of this

license is in the best interest of the City, and therefore, approval is

recommended.

Motion to approve COUNCIL MEMO #105-17: Issuance of a Class “E” Liquor License

at 50 E. Jefferson Street – Grand Ballroom at Joliet Union Station was made by

Councilman Larry E. Hug.

Motion seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk.

Motion carried by the following vote:

AYES: 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

ABSTAIN: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

E. COUNCIL MEMO #106-17: Issuance of a Class “B” Liquor License at 22

W. Cass Street – The Forge

COUNCIL MEMO #106-17

A communication from the Liquor Commissioner regarding the application

of 1133 S. Western Ave. Corp. d/b/a The Forge for the Issuance of a Class

“B” Liquor License (Premise Only) at 22 W. Cass Street contained his

recommendation that the issuance of this license is in the best interest of

the City, and therefore, approval is recommended.

Councilman Mudron briefly discussed the use of local union stage hands for

the proposed shows at The Forge and asked the building owner, Mr. Bays,

to relay this information to the applicants.

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Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #106-17: Issuance of a Class “B” Liquor License at

22 W. Cass Street – The Forge was made by Councilwoman Brooke Hernandez

Brewer.

Motion seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

Motion carried by the following vote:

AYES: 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

ABSTAIN: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

None

IX. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:

A. ORDINANCES:

1. COUNCIL MEMO #108-17: Ordinance Approving a Special Use

Permit to Allow a Staffing Agency, Located at 815 N. Larkin Avenue

(PETITION 2017-07)

COUNCIL MEMO #108-17

Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #108-17: Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit

to Allow a Staffing Agency, Located at 815 N. Larkin Avenue (PETITION 2017-07) was

made by Councilman John E. Gerl.

Motion seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk.

Motion carried by the following vote:

AYES: 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

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ABSTAIN: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

Council Memo #108-17

ORDINANCE NO. 17580

2. COUNCIL MEMO #109-17: Ordinance Approving a Special Use

Permit to Allow Truck Repair and Transportation Business Located at

2700 McDonough Street (PETITION 2017-10)

COUNCIL MEMO #109-17

Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #109-17: Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit

to Allow Truck Repair and Transportation Business Located at 2700 McDonough Street

(PETITION 2017-10) was made by Councilwoman Brooke Hernandez Brewer.

Motion seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

Motion carried by the following vote:

AYES: 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

ABSTAIN: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

Council Memo #109-17

ORDINANCE NO. 17581

3. COUNCIL MEMO #110-17: Ordinance Amending Chapter 18,

Licenses and Business Regulations, Article I, of the City of Joliet

Code of Ordinances (Allowing Emergency Suspension of License)

COUNCIL MEMO #110-17

Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #110-17: Ordinance Amending Chapter 18, Licenses

and Business Regulations, Article I, of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances (Allowing

Emergency Suspension of License) was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug.

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Motion seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

Motion carried by the following vote:

AYES: Councilwoman Brooke Hernandez Brewer, Councilwoman Bettye

Gavin, Councilman John E. Gerl, Councilman Larry E. Hug,

Councilman Terry Morris, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman,

Councilman Michael F. Turk

NAYS: Councilman Pat Mudron

ABSTAIN: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

Council Memo #110-17

ORDINANCE NO. 17582

4. COUNCIL MEMO #111-17: Ordinance Amending Chapter 13, Article

III, Food Stores, Division 3, Licenses of the City of Joliet Code of

Ordinances (Allowing Emergency Suspension of License)

COUNCIL MEMO #111-17

Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #111-17: Ordinance Amending Chapter 13, Article

III, Food Stores, Division 3, Licenses of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances (Allowing

Emergency Suspension of License) was made by Councilman John E. Gerl.

Motion seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk.

Motion carried by the following vote:

AYES: 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

ABSTAIN: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

Council Memo #111-17

ORDINANCE NO. 17583

5. COUNCIL MEMO #112-17: Ordinance Amending Chapter 21,

Offenses-Miscellaneous, Article I, of the City of Joliet Code of

Ordinances (Prohibiting the Sale, Delivery, and Possession of Drug

Paraphernalia)

COUNCIL MEMO #112-17

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Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #112-17: Ordinance Amending Chapter 21,

Offenses-Miscellaneous, Article I, of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances (Prohibiting

the Sale, Delivery, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia) was made by Councilwoman

Brooke Hernandez Brewer.

Motion seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman.

Motion carried by the following vote:

AYES: 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

ABSTAIN: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

Council Memo #112-17

ORDINANCE NO. 17584

6. COUNCIL MEMO #113-17: Ordinance Amending Chapter 2,

Administration, Article I, Sec. 2-23, Meetings of the Mayor and City

Council, of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances (City Council

Members Shall Not be Compensated After Missing More Than Five

Regular or Combined Tuesday City Council Meetings within any 52-

Week Period)

COUNCIL MEMO #113-17

The Council briefly discussed the implementation of the Ordinance.

Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #113-17: Ordinance Amending Chapter 2,

Administration, Article I, Sec. 2-23, Meetings of the Mayor and City Council, of the City

of Joliet Code of Ordinances (City Council Members Shall Not be Compensated After

Missing More Than Five Regular or Combined Tuesday City Council Meetings within

any 52-Week Period) was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

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Motion seconded by Councilwoman Brooke Hernandez Brewer.

Motion carried by the following vote:

AYES: 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

ABSTAIN: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

Council Memo #113-17

ORDINANCE NO. 17585

B. RESOLUTIONS:

1. COUNCIL MEMO #115-17: Resolution Authorizing Execution of an

Addendum to the Contingent Fee Professional Services Agreement

with Azavar Audit Solutions

COUNCIL MEMO #115-17

Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #115-17: Resolution Authorizing Execution of an

Addendum to the Contingent Fee Professional Services Agreement with Azavar Audit

Solutions was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk.

Motion seconded by Councilwoman Brooke Hernandez Brewer.

Motion carried by the following vote:

AYES: 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

ABSTAIN: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

Council Memo #115-17

RESOLUTION NO. 7121

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2. COUNCIL MEMO #116-17: Resolution Authorizing Execution of an

Intergovernmental Agreement with the Forest Preserve District of Will

County and the Village of Shorewood for a Public Bikeway Along

Black Road

COUNCIL MEMO #116-17

The City Manager briefly discussed the construction timeline for the

public bikeway along Black Road. He stated the construction should

begin between March and April of 2018.

Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #116-17: Resolution Authorizing Execution of an

Intergovernmental Agreement with the Forest Preserve District of Will County and the

Village of Shorewood for a Public Bikeway Along Black Road was made by Councilman

Larry E. Hug.

Motion seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

Motion carried by the following vote:

AYES: Councilwoman Brooke Hernandez Brewer, Councilwoman Bettye

Gavin, 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, Councilman John E. Gerl

Council Memo #116-17

RESOLUTION NO. 7122

X. BIDS AND CONTRACTS:

A. AWARD OF CONTRACTS:

1. COUNCIL MEMO #118-17: Request for Authorization to Approve

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Professional Services

COUNCIL MEMO #118-17

2. COUNCIL MEMO #119-17: Request for Authorization to Award a

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Contract for the Aux Sable and Westside Wastewater Treatment

Plants Phosphorus Removal and Expansion Project

COUNCIL MEMO #119-17

3. COUNCIL MEMO #120-17: Request for Authorization to Award a

Contract for the 2017 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project

COUNCIL MEMO #120-17

4. COUNCIL MEMO #121-17: Request for Authorization to Award a

Contract for the Glenwood Avenue Watermain Improvement Project

COUNCIL MEMO #121-17

5. COUNCIL MEMO #122-17: Request for Authorization to Award a

Contract for the Terry Drive Watermain Improvement Project

COUNCIL MEMO #122-17

6. COUNCIL MEMO #123-17: Request for Authorization to Award a

Contract for the Forest Park Phase I Watermain Improvement Project

COUNCIL MEMO #123-17

7. COUNCIL MEMO #124-17: Request for Authorization to Award a

Contract for the Marycrest Phase II Watermain Improvement Project

COUNCIL MEMO #124-17

8. COUNCIL MEMO #125-17: Request for Authorization to Award a

Contract for the Downtown Watermain Improvement Project

COUNCIL MEMO #125-17

9. COUNCIL MEMO #126-17: Request for Authorization to Award a

Contract for the Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant Diffuser

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Upgrade Project - 2017

COUNCIL MEMO #126-17

10. COUNCIL MEMO #127-17: Request for Authorization to Award a

Contract for Local Limit Re-Evaluation Analytical Testing - 2017

COUNCIL MEMO #127-17

4. COUNCIL MEMO #132-17: Request for Authorization to Approve

Emergency Leak Repairs at Union Station

COUNCIL MEMO #132-17

Motion to approve Council Memos #118-17 through #127-17 and Council Memo #132-

17 was made by Councilwoman Brooke Hernandez Brewer.

Motion seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug.

Motion carried by the following vote:

AYES: 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

ABSTAIN: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

B. AMENDMENTS, CHANGE ORDERS AND PAYMENTS:

1. COUNCIL MEMO #129-17: Request for Authorization to Approve

Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for the

Eastside Influent Pumping Station Construction Related Services

Contract

COUNCIL MEMO #129-17

2. COUNCIL MEMO #130-17: Request for Authorization to Approve

Change Order No. 7 for the Eastside Wastewater Treatment Plant

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Influent Pumping Station and Screen Replacement Project

COUNCIL MEMO #130-17

3. COUNCIL MEMO #131-17: Request for Authorization to Approve

Payment for Emergency Sewer Repair – Black Road Force Main

COUNCIL MEMO #131-17

Motion to approve Council Memos #129-17 through Council Memo #131-17 was made

by Councilwoman Brooke Hernandez Brewer.

Motion seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman.

Motion carried by the following vote:

AYES: 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

ABSTAIN: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

XI. CITY MANAGER:

The City Manager stated he had nothing to report.

XII. NEW BUSINESS (Not For Final Action Or Recommendation):

Councilwoman Hernandez Brewer briefly discussed the flags throughout the City.

Councilman Morris invited everyone to the Eastside Neighborhood Organization

meeting where honored guest students from Joliet Central High School will be in

attendance. He stated the meeting will be held next Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at

the Eastside Church of Christ 314 Manhattan Road.

Mayor O'Dekirk and the City Manager briefly discussed the replacement of

handicap parking sign.

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Mayor O'Dekirk and Jim Ghedotte, Director of Finance, briefly discussed the

removal of the water billing grace period.

XIII. PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Mr. Miguel Rojas 226 Krakar Avenue resident of the Ridgewood neighborhood,

which is outside of the City limits but has City of Joliet sanitary services,

addressed the Council concerning his sanitary, water, and garbage services

and bills.

XIV. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:

Councilwoman Hernandez Brewer highlighted the ribbon cutting for Comcast

Cable TV.

Councilwoman Gavin stated she and Councilwoman Hernandez Brewer attended

the presentation of 60 Kindle Fires and 500 gift cards by Amazon at A.O. Marshall

Elementary School.

Councilman Hug thanked Inspector General Chris Regis and Chief Benton for

being proactive regarding the emergency suspension license Ordinances. He also

congratulated the Plainfield Central High School Pom Cat Dance Team for

qualifying and competing in the state competition.

Councilwoman Quillman congratulated the Miracle League of Joliet on their 10

year anniversary.

Councilman Turk thanked Bicentennial Park for hosting an Oscar Party on

February 26, 2017.

Mayor O'Dekirk and Corporation Counsel Marty Shanahan briefly discussed

money received from one of the sanitary sewer districts.

Mayor O'Dekirk highlighted the Joliet West High School R.O.T.C. Suicide Walk,

new Comcast customer service center. He thanked the first responders for their

work during the storms last week and Joliet Junior College for hosting his State of

the City address. He asked for a moment of silence in memory of Sue Klein a

community activist.

COUNCIL – MANAGER FORM 97

Proceedings of the Council of the City of Joliet, Illinois

held on March 7, 2017

VIDEO IS HEREIN INCORPORATED

INTO THE OFFICIAL MINUTES

DRAFT MINUTES SUBJECT TO

COUNCIL APPROVAL

XV. ADJOURNMENT:

Motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug.

Motion seconded by Councilwoman Brooke Hernandez Brewer.

Motion carried by the following vote:

AYES: 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

ABSTAIN: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

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CHRISTA M. DESIDERIO

City Clerk