Joliet City Council met March 6.

By Lhalie Castillo

Apr 6, 2018

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

Invocation: Pastor Herb Brooks, Jr., St. John's Missionary Baptist Church, 104 E. Zarley Blvd

Pledge To The Flag:

I. Roll Call:

Councilman Turk arrived at approximately 5:35 p.m.

Present: Mayor Robert O’dekirk, 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.

Absent: None.

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

Shanahan, Jr.

II. Mayor:

A. Proclamations:

1. 2018 IHSA Large Division State Champions- Joliet West Varsity

Competitive Cheerleading Team Proclamation - IHSA Varsity Cheerleading Champions 2018

Councilman Dickinson read a Proclamation congratulating the Joliet West Varsity Competitive Cheerleading Team on their 2018 IHSA Large Division State Championship.

Amy DiForti, Head Coach, accepted and thanked the Mayor and Council for their recognition.

2. 2018 IHSA Class 2A State Champion- Joliet Catholic Academy -

Dean Hamiti Proclamation - IHSA Wrestling Champion 2018

Councilman Mudron read a Proclamation issued by Mayor O'Dekirk congratulating Dean Hamiti, who attends Joliet Catholic Academy, for his 2018 IHSA Class 2A State Championship.

Dean Hamiti accepted and thanked the Mayor and Council for their recognition.

Mike Hansen congratulated Councilman Mudron on being the first State Wrestling Champion from Joliet Catholic High School.

B. Mayor O’Dekirk – Appointments

There were no appointments this evening.

III. Approval Of Agenda:

Motion to approve the Agenda as written with the following change: Remove Council Memo #133-18 a Request Authorization to Purchase Flooring for the Interior Space at the Joliet Route 66 Stadium 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

IV. Citizens To Be Heard On Agenda Items:

Kathy Kreiser addressed the City Council regarding Council Memo #119-18: Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Dunkin Donuts Restaurant at 21670 CenterPoint Way.

Greg Ruddy, Public Works Administrator, explained the driveway entrances into the Dunkin Donuts located at CenterPoint Way and Vetter Road.

V. Council Committee Reports:

A. Public Service

Councilman Hug stated the Public Service Committee met this evening to discuss contracts for the ongoing Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) project and Council Memo #119-18: Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Dunkin Donuts Restaurant at 21670 CenterPoint Way. He stated the Committee was given a brief presentation on the City's current fleet. He stated items were recommend to full Council for approval except Council Memo #133-18 a Request for Authorization to Purchase Flooring for the Interior Space at the Joliet Route 66 Stadium, which has been remanded to the Stadium Committee.

VI. Consent Agenda:

A. Approval of Minutes

1. Council Meeting – February 20, 2018

2-20-18 Minutes

The minutes of the Combined Council Meeting of the Council of the City of Joliet, Illinois held on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. stand approved as recorded.

B. Council Memo #115-18: Position Vacancies

A communication from the City Manager contained his recommendation that he be authorized to:

1) Fill one SharePoint Tech Analyst position in the Information Technology Department and

2) Fill two Firefighter/Paramedic positions and any subsequent vacancies.

C. Council Memo #116-18: Regular Payroll for December 22, 2017 – January 4, 2018 – $3,564,177.17

The Biweekly Payroll Summary Reports of the total cost of regular salaries for the period December 22, 2017 through January 4, 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.

D. Council Memo #117-18: Regular Payroll for January 5, 2018 – January 18, 2018 – $3,632,572.08

The Biweekly Payroll Summary Reports of the total cost of regular salaries for the period January 5, 2018 through January 18, 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.

Motion to concur in the recommendations of the City Manager 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

In response to Councilman Turk's question, Fire Chief Joe Formhals stated a total of 9 firefighter positions will be filled.

VII. Licenses And Permit Applications:

A. Council Memo #119-18: Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Dunkin Donuts Restaurant at 21670 CenterPoint Way

A brief discussion was held regarding the restriction of truck traffic on Vetter Road.

Motion to approve Council Memo #119-18: Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Dunkin Donuts Restaurant at 21670 CenterPoint Way was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk.

Motion seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron. 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, Councilman Michael F. Turk

Nays: Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman

Abstain: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

VIII. Public Hearings:

A. Council Memo #121-18: Annexation of Eight Parcels near the Former Silver Cross Hospital located at Maple Road and Hebbard Street, Classification to R-B (Restricted Business) Zoning and Approval of an Annexation Agreement (A-2-18)

1. Resolution Approving an Annexation Agreement of Eight Parcels near the Former Silver Cross Hospital located at Maple Road and Hebbard Street

2. Ordinance Approving the Annexation of Eight Parcels near the Former Silver Cross Hospital located at Maple Road and Hebbard Street

3. Ordinance Approving the Classification of Eight Parcels near the Former Silver Cross Hospital located at Maple Road and Hebbard Street to R-B Zoning

The City Clerk advised that this is a Public Hearing so any public comments would be in order at this time.

Mayor O’Dekirk opened the Public Hearing and asked if there were any comments.

No public comments were made, therefore, the City Clerk closed the Public Hearing.

Motion to adopt Council Memo #121-18: Annexation of Eight Parcels near the Former Silver Cross Hospital located at Maple Road and Hebbard Street, Classification to R-B (Restricted Business) Zoning and Approval of an Annexation Agreement (A-2- 18) 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

IX. Ordinances And Resolutions:

A. Ordinances:

1. Council Memo #123-18: Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to Allow the Continuation of Two, Single-Family Residences in an R-2 (Single-Family) Zoning District on One Lot, Located at 826 Gardner Street

Motion to adopt Council Memo #123-18: Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to Allow the Continuation of Two, Single-Family Residences in an R-2 (Single-Family) Zoning District on One Lot, Located at 826 Gardner Street 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

Council Memo #123-18

Ordinance No. 17741

2. Council Memo #124-18: Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow a Therapeutic Massage and Pain Relief Business within an Existing Tenant Space, Located at 600 Theodore Street, Unit 1

Motion to adopt Council Memo #124-18: Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow a Therapeutic Massage and Pain Relief Business within an Existing Tenant Space, Located at 600 Theodore Street, Unit 1 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

Council Memo #124-18

Ordinance No. 17742

3. Council Memo #125-18: Ordinance Adding Section 1-15, Debt Collection Fee Imposed, of the City Of Joliet Code of Ordinances (Adding a Debt Collection Fee When Outstanding Balances Due to the City are Sent to a Collection Agency)

Motion to adopt Council Memo #125-18: Ordinance Adding Section 1-15, Debt Collection Fee Imposed, of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances (Adding a Debt Collection Fee When Outstanding Balances Due to the City are Sent to a Collection Agency) 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 #125-18

Ordinance No. 17743

4. Council Memo #126-18: Ordinance Adopting Amendment No. 2 to the City Center Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Plan and Project; an Ordinance Approving the Tax Increment Financing District Eligibility Study, and Redevelopment Plan and Project for the Downtown Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Project Area; an Ordinance Designating the Downtown Redevelopment Project Area; and an Ordinance Adopting Tax Increment Financing

a. Ordinance Adopting Amendment No. 2 to the City Center Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Plan and Project Council Memo #126-18

Ordinance No. 17744

b. Ordinance Approving the Tax Increment Financing District Eligibility Study, and Redevelopment Plan and Project for the Downtown Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Project Area Council Memo #126-18 ORDINANCE NO. 17745

c. Ordinance Designating the Downtown Redevelopment Project Area Council Memo #126-18

Ordinance No. 17746

d. Ordinance Adopting Tax Increment Financing Council Memo #126-18

Ordinance No. 17747

Motion to adopt Council Memo #126-18: Ordinance Adopting Amendment No. 2 to the City Center Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Plan and Project; an Ordinance Approving the Tax Increment Financing District Eligibility Study, and Redevelopment Plan and Project for the Downtown Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Project Area; an Ordinance Designating the Downtown Redevelopment Project Area; and an Ordinance Adopting Tax Increment Financing was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug.

Motion seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin. Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Abstain: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

B. Resolutions:

1.Council Memo #128-18: Resolution Approving a TIF Development Agreement with Historic Louis Joliet Apartments, LLC (22 East Clinton Street) (To Be Tabled)

Motion to table Council Memo #128-18: Resolution Approving a TIF Development Agreement with Historic Louis Joliet Apartments, LLC (22 East Clinton Street) indefinitely 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

2. Council Memo #129-18: Resolution Accepting Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Low Interest Loan L175428 for the 2018 Water Main Rehabilitation Project

Motion to adopt Council Memo #129-18: Resolution Accepting Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Low Interest Loan L175428 for the 2018 Water Main Rehabilitation Project 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

Council Memo #129-18

Resolution No. 7242

3. Council Memo #130-18: Resolution Authorizing Staff to Apply for a Certified Local Government Grant (CLG)

In response to Councilman Hug's question, the City Manager stated this is to allow the City to apply for the grant and inform Council there is local participation should the City receive the grant there will be a cost share by the City.

Motion to adopt Council Memo #130-18: Resolution Authorizing Staff to Apply for a Certified Local Government Grant (CLG) 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

Council Memo #130-18

Resolution No. 7243

X. Bids And Contracts:

A. Award Of Contracts:

1. Council Memo #132-18: Request Authorization to Approve Contracts for Information Technology (IT) Professional Services

2. Council Memo #133-18: Request Authorization to Purchase Flooring for the Interior Space at the Joliet Route 66 Stadium

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

3. Council Memo #134-18: Request Authorization to Award a Contract for the 2018 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project

4. Council Memo #135-18: Request Authorization to Award a Contract for the Downtown Storm and Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project

5. Council Memo #136-18: Request Authorization to Award a Contract for the 921 E. Washington Street Streambank Stabilization Project

6. Council Memo #137-18: Request Authorization to Approve a Professional Services Agreement for the 2019 Water System Rehabilitation Program

Motion to approve Council Memo #132-18 and Council Memos #134-18 through #137- 18 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

B. Amendments, Change Orders And Payments:

1. Council Memo #139-18: Request Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 1 for The Joliet Minor League Baseball Park – Landscaping Project

2. Council Memo #140-18: Request Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 2 for the Combined Sewer Overflow Long Term Control Plan Phase III Wet Weather Treatment Facility Project

3. Council Memo #141-18: Request Authorization to Approve Payment for Contractor Snow Removal for Storms on February 8 – 11, 2018

Motion to approve Council Memos #139-18 through #141-18 was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

Motion seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Abstain: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

XI. City Manager:

XII. New Business (Not For Final Action Or Recommendation):

XIII. Public Comments:

Robert Hernandez addressed the Mayor and Council concerning the presentation given by Mr. Ivory regarding minority participation ordinance for inclusion and procurement at yesterday's Pre-Council Meeting.

Judy Kreiser addressed the Mayor and Council concerning the Mars Warehouse on Vetter Road and Council Memo #119-18: Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Dunkin Donuts Restaurant at 21670 CenterPoint Way.

In response to Ms. Kreiser's request, the City Manager stated we can ask for extra patrol to enforce the truck routes and the Public Works Director to review the truck signage.

Kathy Kreiser addressed the Mayor Council concerning the noise coming from the Mars Warehouse located on Vetter Road.

XIV. Mayor And Council Comments:

Councilwoman Gavin thanked the Brown Chapel AME Church for honoring Councilwoman Gavin with the Distinguished Community Service Award.

Councilman Hug asked the community and media to be respective of those in our community that have suffered devastating losses.

Councilman Mudron stated the Joliet Slammers Baseball Team had an advertising sign on the gate from Cards Against Humanity and the sign has been removed.

Councilwoman Quillman highlighted a packet from District 86 Public Schools to assist parents with getting their children ready for kindergarten.

Mayor O'Dekirk highlighted a Joliet Cyborgs presentation he attended. He also discussed his trip to Washington D.C.

XV. Adjournment:

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

Motion seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Abstain: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

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