Joliet City Council met March 20.

By Lhalie Castillo

Apr 6, 2018

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

Invocation: Father Chris Groh, St. Mary Magdalene / St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, 127 S. Briggs Street

Pledge To The Flag:

I. Roll Call:

Present: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk, Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman John E. Gerl, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilman Michael F. Turk.

Absent: Councilman Terry Morris.

Also Present: City Manager David A. Hales, Corporation Counsel Martin Shanahan, Jr.

II. Presentation:

A. The Transformation Center, Dr. Patrick Isaac

III. Mayor:

A. Proclamations

1. Honoring Bobby Boekeloo and Ben Wilegos

Proclamation - Bobby Boekeloo & Ben Wielgos

Councilman Hug read a Proclamation issued by Mayor O'Dekirk recognizing the courageous, quick actions of Bobby Boekeloo and Ben Wilegos for saving a family pet from a fire that broke out in a home located in the Stone Creek Subdivision.

Plainfield Central High School Baseball Coach Bayer thanked the Mayor and Council for their recognition of Bobby and Ben.

2. Proclaiming March 29, 2018 as Vietnam Veteran's Day Proclamation - Vietnam Veteran's Day

Councilwoman Quillman read a Proclamation issued by Mayor O'Dekirk proclaiming March 29, 2018 as Vietnam Veteran's Day.

Wayne Horne thanked the Mayor and Council for their recognition on behalf of the Vietnam Veterans.

Councilman Morris arrived at the meeting at 6:40 p.m.

B. Mayor O’Dekirk – Appointments

There were no appointments this evening.

IV. Approval Of Agenda:

Motion to approve the agenda as written with the following change: Remove Council Memo #164-18: Request Authorization to Purchase Motorola APX7000XE Digital Portable Radios, Microphones, and Ancillary Radio Equipment for the Fire Department was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

Motion seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, 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

V. Citizens To Be Heard On Agenda Items:

VI. Mayor Pro Tem:

Motion to appoint Councilman Larry Hug as Mayor Pro-Tem for the period of April 1 through June 30, 2018 was made by Councilman John E. Gerl.

Motion seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Abstain: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

VII. Council Committee Reports:

A. Economic Development

Councilman Hug stated the Economic Development Committee met on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. in the Executive Conference Room to discuss tax abatements for Saddle Creek, Mars (Osprey), and Cadence Premier Logistics. He stated the Committee also discussed the first amendment approval for Mickey's Oil, and the agreement for economic incentives to waive fees for Joliet Bulk, Barge, and Rail, LLC.

B. Finance

Councilman Turk stated the Finance Committee met today at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Conference Room and discussed an Ordinance Amending Chapter 28 – Taxation, Article IX. – Retail Purchase of Motor Fuel, of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances (Clarifying the use of compressed natural gas as a motor fuel and removing the $0.50 gasoline tax cap.) He stated the Committee also reviewed the monthly Financial Report, Personnel Summary, Travel Expense Report, Invoices Paid and found them all to be in order and recommended their approval

C. Public Service

Councilman Hug stated the Public Service Committee met today at 4:00 p.m. in the Executive Conference Room and reviewed the 2018 Deteriorated Roadway Resurfacing. Jim Trizna, Director of Public Works, briefly discussed the resurfacing program. Councilman Hug stated all the items on the Public Service Committee were recommended to full Council for approval.

VIII. Consent Agenda:

A. Approval of Minutes

1. Pre-Council Meeting – March 5, 2018

3-5-18 Minutes

2. Council Meeting – March 6, 2018

3-6-18 Minutes

The minutes of the Pre-Council Meeting of the Council of the City of Joliet, Illinois held on Monday, March 5, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. and of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Joliet, Illinois held on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. stand approved as recorded.

B. Invoices Paid Report

Invoices Paid February 2018

A communication from the City Manager contained his recommendation that the report be received and placed on file.

C. Council Memo #142-18: Position Vacancies

It is recommended the City Manager be authorized to fill one Communication Technical Support Supervisor in the Police Department and any subsequent vacancies which may occur.

D. Council Memo #143-18: 2018 Deteriorated Roadway Resurfacing Program

A communication from the City Manager contained his recommendation that the Mayor and Council approve the 2018 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 Councilman Larry E. Hug.

Motion seconded by Councilman John E. Gerl.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Abstain: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

IX. Licenses And Permit Applications:

A. Council Memo #145-18: Approval to Hold a Carnival May 3rd through May 6th – Louis Joliet Mall Spring Carnival

Motion to approve Council Memo #145-18: Approval to Hold a Carnival May 3rd through May 6th – Louis Joliet Mall Spring Carnival was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug.

Motion seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman John E. Gerl, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman

Nays: Councilman Michael F. Turk

Abstain: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

X. Public Hearings:

A. Council Memo #147-18: Annexation of 1311 New Lenox Road, Classification to R-1 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning and Approval of an Annexation Agreement (A-11-17)(To Be Withdrawn)

Motion to remove Council Memo #147-18: Annexation of 1311 New Lenox Road, Classification to R-1 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning and Approval of an Annexation Agreement (A-11-17) was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman.

Motion seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Abstain: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

B. Council Memo #148-18: Annexation of Four Parcels Located Near the Southeast Corner of Brandon Road and Zurich Road, Classification to I-2 (General Industrial) Zoning and Approval of a Second Amendment to the Vulcan Annexation Agreement (A-1-18)(To Be Tabled)

Motion to table Council Memo #148-18: Annexation of Four Parcels Located Near the Southeast Corner of Brandon Road and Zurich Road, Classification to I-2 (General Industrial) Zoning and Approval of a Second Amendment to the Vulcan Annexation Agreement (A-1-18) to the April 3, 2018 Council Meeting was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

Motion seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Abstain: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

XI. Ordinances And Resolutions:

A. Ordinances:

1. Council Memo #150-18: Ordinances for Hawk Motor Park

Subdivision

Council Memo #150-18

a. Ordinance Approving the Reclassification of.910 Acres

Located near the Northwest Corner of IL Route 59 and Caton Farm Road from R-1 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning to B-3 (General Business) Zoning (Z-8-18)

Council Memo #150-18

Ordinance No. 17748

b. Ordinance Approving a Preliminary Plat of Hawk Motor Park

Subdivision (P-1-18) P-1-18_001

Council Memo #150-18

Ordinance No. 17749

c. Ordinance Approving a Final Plat of Hawk Motor Park

Subdivision Unit 1 (FP-1-18) FP-1-18_001

Council Memo #150-18

Ordinance No. 17750

d. Ordinance Approving a Recording Plat of Hawk Motor Park

Subdivision Unit 1 (RP-1-18) RP-1-18_001

Council Memo #150-18

Ordinance No. 17751

Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #150-18: Ordinances for Hawk Motor Park Subdivision was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk.

Motion seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Abstain: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

2. Council Memo #151-18: Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow Two New Auto Dealerships for the Property Located at the Northwest Corner of IL Route 59 and Caton Farm Road (Petition 2018-11)

Motion to adopt Council Memo #151-18: Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow Two New Auto Dealerships for the Property Located at the Northwest Corner of IL Route 59 and Caton Farm Road. (Petition 2018-11) was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug.

Motion seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Abstain: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

Council Memo #151-18

Ordinance No. 17752

3. Council Memo #152-18: Ordinance Amending Chapter 28, Article XVI - Economic Development and Business Retention Program for New and Used Car Dealers, of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances (amending and updating the provisions for auto dealerships)

Motion to adopt Council Memo #152-18: Ordinance Amending Chapter 28, Article XVI - Economic Development and Business Retention Program for New and Used Car Dealers, of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances (amending and updating the provisions for auto dealerships) was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk.

Motion seconded by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Abstain: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

Council Memo #152-18

Ordinance No. 17753

4. Council Memo #153-18: Ordinance Adopting Updated Building Codes, of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances (International Building Code/2015, International Residential Code/2015, National Electrical Code/2014, International Fire Prevention Code/2015, International Mechanical Code/2015, International Fuel Gas Code/2015, International Energy Conservation Code/2015 and penalty provisions for the Illinois Plumbing Code)

Motion to adopt Council Memo #153-18: Ordinance Adopting Updated Building Codes, of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances (International Building Code/2015, International Residential Code/2015, National Electrical Code/2014, International Fire Prevention Code/2015, International Mechanical Code/2015, International Fuel Gas Code/2015, International Energy Conservation Code/2015 and penalty provisions for the Illinois Plumbing Code) was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

Motion seconded by Councilman John E. Gerl.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Abstain: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

Council Memo #153-18

Ordinance No. 17754

5. Council Memo #154-18: Ordinance Declaring Certain Properties Public Nuisances

Motion to adopt Council Memo #154-18: Ordinance Declaring Certain Properties Public Nuisances was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman.

Motion seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Abstain: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

Council Memo #154-18

Ordinance No. 17755

B. Resolutions:

1. Council Memo #156-18: Resolution Requesting Authorization to Implement a Tobacco Enforcement Program

Motion to adopt Council Memo #156-18: Resolution Requesting Authorization to Implement a Tobacco Enforcement Program was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk.

Motion seconded by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Abstain: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

Council Memo #156-18

Resolution No. 7244

2. Council Memo #157-18: Resolution Approving a Tax Abatement Agreement with Saddle Creek Logistics Services.

Motion to adopt Council Memo #157-18: Resolution Approving a Tax Abatement Agreement with Saddle Creek Logistics Services was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk.

Motion seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Abstain: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

Council Memo #157-18

Resolution No. 7245

3. Council Memo #158-18: Resolution Approving a Tax Abatement Agreement with Project Osprey (a.k.a. Mars)

A brief discussion was held between Mike Hansen, attorney for the petitioner, Mayor, Council, and staff concerning the tax abatement agreement for Saddle Creek, Mars (Osprey), and Cadence Premier Logistics.

Motion to adopt Council Memo #158-18: Resolution Approving a Tax Abatement Agreement with Project Osprey (a.k.a. Mars) was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk.

Motion seconded by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Abstain: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

Council Memo #158-18

Resolution No. 7246

4. Council Memo #159-18: Resolution Approving a Tax Abatement Agreement with Cadence Premier Logistics

Motion to adopt Council Memo #159-18: Resolution Approving a Tax Abatement Agreement with Cadence Premier Logistics was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman.

Motion seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Abstain: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

Council Memo #159-18

Resolution No. 7247

5. Council Memo #160-18: Resolution Authorizing Execution of a First Amended Agreement to the Economic Development Agreement with Mickey Oil Company/Liquor Express

Motion to adopt Council Memo #160-18: Resolution Authorizing Execution of a First Amended Agreement to the Economic Development Agreement with Mickey Oil Company/Liquor Express was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug.

Motion seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Abstain: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

Council Memo #160-18

Resolution No. 7248

6. Council Memo #161-18: Resolution Approving an Incentive Agreement with Joliet Bulk Barge & Rail, LLC

Motion to adopt Council Memo #161-18: Resolution Approving an Incentive Agreement with Joliet Bulk Barge & Rail, LLC was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug.

Motion seconded by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Abstain: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

Council Memo #161-18

Resolution No. 7249

7. Council Memo #162-18: Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Economic Incentive Agreement with West Jeff Auto Sales, LLC and Johawk LLC

Motion to table Council Memo #162-18: Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Economic Incentive Agreement with West Jeff Auto Sales, LLC and Johawk LLC was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk.

Motion seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Abstain: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

XII. Bids And Contracts:

A. Award Of Contracts:

1. Council Memo #164-18: Request Authorization to Purchase Motorola APX7000XE Digital Portable Radios, Microphones, and Ancillary Radio Equipment for the Fire Department

The City Clerk stated this item was previously removed from the Agenda.

2. Council Memo #165-18: Request Authorization to Approve Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Professional Services – GIS/MUNIS Integration Support

3. Council Memo #166-18: Request Authorization to Approve Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Professional Services – Contract GIS Administration

4. Council Memo #167-18: Request for Authorization to Purchase Vehicles for the Public Utilities Department

5. Council Memo #168-18: Request for Authorization to Purchase a Ford F-450 for the Public Utilities Department

6. Council Memo #169-18: Request for Authorization to Award the 2018 Utilities Restoration Program Phase I Contract

7. Council Memo #170-18: Request Authorization to Award a Contract for the Demolition of 121 North Chicago Street

Motion to adjourn Council Memos #165-18 through #170-18 was made by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson.

Motion seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Abstain: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

B. Amendments, Change Orders And Payments:

1. Council Memo #172-18: Approve Change Order #10 for Knight E/A Inc. Professional Architectural and Engineering Services Contract for the Joliet Multi-Modal Regional Transportation Center

Motion to approve Council Memo #172-18: Approve Change Order #10 for Knight E/A Inc. Professional Architectural and Engineering Services Contract for the Joliet Multi-Modal Regional Transportation Center was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

Motion seconded by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Abstain: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

XIII. City Manager:

The City Manager recognized Director of Public Utilities James Eggen and Director Inspections Division Dave Mackley. The Mayor and Council thanked Jim Eggen and Dave Mackley for their dedicated service and wished them well in their retirement.

The Mayor and Council thanked the retirees for their service to the City.

XIV. New Business (Not for Final Action or Recommendation):

XV. Public Comments:

Heather Mills, General Mills with the Joliet Slammers, gave a brief update on the calendar of events for the 2018 season at the Route 66 Stadium.

XVI. Mayor And Council Comments:

Councilwoman Gavin congratulated Alzada's Convenient Store and Carry-Out located on Woodruff Avenue on their grand opening.

Councilwoman Quillman highlighted an IDOT meeting regarding the I-80/I-55 corridor on Thursday, April 11, 2018 at Joliet Junior College from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and the Miracle League of Joliet registration. She thanked Peggy Thomas, Val Hall, and Sharon Offermann and the other retirees for their service.

Councilwoman Quillman asked the Director of Finance Jim Ghedotte to explain the new Local Administered Tax Applications (LATA). Mr. Ghedotte explained the new automated programs located on computers in the lobby of City Hall to provide better customer service to Joliet residents.

Councilman Turk thanked all the retirees for their service to the City.

Mayor O'Dekirk highlighted St. Francis's community stakeholder's open forum, a celebration of a new pastor at All-Nations Church of God in Christ, Joliet Junior College hosting of the State of the City Address, and the grand opening of the new location of the Will County Children's Advocacy Center on Scott Street.

XVII. Adjournment:

Motion to adjourn was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman.

Motion seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Abstain: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

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