Joliet City Council met May 1.

By Lhalie Castillo

May 5, 2018

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

Invocation: Rev. Bill Dewan, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 337 S. Ottawa Street

Pledge To The Flag:

I. Roll Call:

Present: 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: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk.

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

II. Presentations:

A. Holiday Inn/Convention Center Opening (Sejal Patel)

Mr. Sejal Patel gave a presentation on the three businesses opened in April 2018 Holiday Inn & Suites, Rock Run Convention Center and Burger Theory.

B. Introduction to Council Members – Embassy Church

Tatiana Carter, Executive Administrator for the Transformation Center - Chicago located at 1220 Richards Street, Suite A, gave an introduction of the Church and all of the services provided to the community by Transformation Center - Chicago.

III. Mayor:

A. Proclamation – Celebrating Forest Park I.E. School 40 Years as a Magnet School and Being Recognized as an “Illinois School of Character”

Councilwoman Gavin read a Proclamation issued by Mayor O'Dekirk Celebrating Forest Park I.E. School 40 Years as a Magnet School and Being Recognized as an “Illinois School of Character”.

Mr. Jacob Darley, Principal - Forest Park I.E. School, accepted and thanked the Council for their recognition.

B. Proclamation - May 2018 ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) Awareness Month

Councilwoman Quillman read a Proclamation issued by Mayor O'Dekirk proclaiming May 2018 as ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) Awareness Month.

C. Proclamation - May 2018 Motorcycle Awareness Month

Councilman Dickinson read a Proclamation issued by Mayor O'Dekirk proclaiming May 2018 as Motorcycle Awareness Month.

Mr. John Faulhaber, President - Will County Chapter ABATE of Illinois, accepted and thanked the Council for their recognition.

D. Mayor O'Dekirk - Reappointments to the Joliet Public Library Board

Motion to appoint Esperanza Chavez, John Markley, and Carol Boban for another three year term with the Joliet Library Board was made by Councilman John E. Gerl.

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, Councilman Michael F. Turk

Nays: None

Absent: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

IV. Approval Of Agenda:

Motion to approve the Agenda as written was made by Councilman John E. Gerl.

Motion seconded by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Absent: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

V. Citizens To Be Heard On Agenda Items:

None

VI. Council Committee Reports:

A. Land Use & Legislative

Councilman Morris stated the Land Use & Legislative Committee met on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 to discuss an Ordinance Amending Chapter 19, Article II, Division 6, Illegally Pared, Abandoned, Inoperable or Stolen Vehicles, and Article IV, Impoundment of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinance, a Comprehensive Ordinance Consolidating and updating the Procedure for Administrative Adjudication of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances, an Ordinance Consolidating the Fines in the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances into Section 1-8, Renamed Penalty for Violation of Code; Continuing Violations, and Updating the General Penalty Provisions of the City of Joliet Cod of Ordinances.

Councilman Morris called on Corporation Counsel Marty Shanahan to briefly explain the proposed revisions to the Ordinances. Mr. Shanahan stated the revisions improve the adjudication process. He stated his full explanation of the revisions can be viewed on the Land Use & Legislative Committee meeting on Tuesday, April 24, 2018. Councilman Morris stated the Committee recommended these Ordinances to Council for full approval.

Councilman Morris stated the Committee then discussed Council Memo #215-18: Resolution Approving the Designation of the Committee for Building Brighter Communities Inc. as a Community Based Development Organization (CBDO) for the City of Joliet. He stated this item was remanded back to the Committee level for further discussion. He stated the Committee did not make a recommendation for this item but to bring it back to the full Council for further discussion. He stated Council Memo #216-18: Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a CBDO Agreement Between the City of Joliet and Committee for Building Brighter Communities Inc. in an Amount up to $220,000 and the Conveyance of Vacant Surplus Property at 344 South DesPlaines Street and Council Memo #221-18: Request Authorization to Award a Contract for the Environmental Remediation of Vacant Parcel at 344 South DesPlaines to Chase Environmental Group in the Amount of $90,650 were tabled for further review by staff and then will be brought back to the Committee at a later date and time.

Councilwoman Quillman explained the last item on the Committee's agenda was the Joliet Quality of Life Plan. She stated after a lengthy discussion the Committee recommends this item be brought back to full Council for a complete presentation.

B. Public Safety

Councilman Gerl stated the Public Safety Committee met this evening to discuss Council Memo #244-18: Request for Authorization to Repair Damaged Fire Apparatus (Tower 6) in the Amount of $85,000.00 by E-One Incorporated and Council Memo #243-18: Request for

Authorization to Repair Damaged Fire Apparatus (Tower 6) in the Amount of $85,000.00 by E-One Incorporated. He stated the Committee also discussed a request to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Plainfield Fire Protection District.

C. Public Service

Mayor Pro-Tem Hug stated the Public Service Committee met this evening and reviewed the contracts, change orders, and payments. He stated the Committee approved the City's 50/50 sidewalk program and also discussed Council Memo #254-18 for Riverwalk Homes (Evergreen Terrace) capital improvements which will utilize monies collect from rent payments.

VII. Consent Agenda:

A. Approval of Minutes

1. Pre-Council Meeting – April 16, 2018

4-16-18 Minutes

2. Council Meeting – April 17, 2018

4-17-18 Minutes

The minutes of the Pre-Council Meeting of the Council of the City of Joliet, Illinois held on Monday, April 16, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. and of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Joliet, Illinois held on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. stand approved as recorded.

Motion to concur in the recommendations of the City Manager was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

Motion seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Absent: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

VIII. Licenses And Permit Applications:

None

IX. Public Hearings:

None

X. Ordinances And Resolutions:

A. Ordinances:

1. Council Memo #226-18: Ordinance Approving the Vacation of a 5’ x 65’ Portion of a 25’ Wide Public Utility and Drainage Easement, Located at 3416 Timber Lake Drive

Motion to adopt Council Memo #226-18: Ordinance Approving the Vacation of a 5’ x 65’ Portion of a 25’ Wide Public Utility and Drainage Easement, Located at 3416 Timber Lake Drive was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk.

Motion seconded by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Absent: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk Council Memo #226-18

Ordinance No. 17777

2. Council Memo #227-18: Ordinance Approving the Vacation of a 10’ x 71’ Portion of a 20’ Public Utility and Drainage Easement, Located at 8103 Settlers Pond Way

Motion to adopt Council Memo #227-18: Ordinance Approving the Vacation of a 10’ x 71’ Portion of a 20’ Public Utility and Drainage Easement, Located at 8103 Settlers Pond Way was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk.

Motion seconded by Councilman John E. Gerl.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Absent: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk Council Memo #227-18

Ordinance No. 17778

3. Council Memo #228-18: Ordinance Approving / Resolution Denying a Waiver Request for Public Improvements (i.e. Public Sidewalks and Street Lights) at 1040 South Rowell Avenue

Council Memo #228-18 Addendum

Motion to approve Council Memo #228-18: Ordinance Approving a Waiver Request for Public Improvements (i.e. Public Sidewalks and Street Lights) at 1040 South Rowell Avenue was made by Councilman Terry Morris.

Motion seconded by Councilman John E. Gerl.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Absent: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

Council Memo #228-18

Ordinance No. 17779

4. Council Memo #229-18: Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to Allow Continuation of a Carry-Out Restaurant, a B-1 Use in an R-4 Zoning District, Located at 723 Taylor Street

A lengthy discussion was held regarding the condition and need for repair of the sidewalk and asphalt parking lot at 723 Taylor Street. As a result of the discussion between the Council, staff, and petitioner, the Council concluded an amendment to Council Memo #229-18 was in order. The amendment requires the City's engineering department evaluate the sidewalk and parking lot to determine the necessary repairs.

Motion to adopt Council Memo #229-18: Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to Allow Continuation of a Carry-Out Restaurant, a B-1 Use in an R-4 Zoning District, Located at 723 Taylor Street with an amendment requiring the City's engineering department evaluate the sidewalk and parking lot to determine the necessary repairs was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk.

Motion seconded by Councilman John E. Gerl.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Absent: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk Council Memo #229-18

Ordinance No. 17780

5. Council Memo #230-18: Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to Allow Continuation of an Existing 2-Unit, an R-3 Use in an R-2 Zoning District, Located at 503 S. Des Plaines Street

Motion to adopt Council Memo #230-18: Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to Allow Continuation of an Existing 2-Unit, an R-3 Use in an R-2 Zoning District, Located at 503 S. Des Plaines Street was made by Councilman John E. Gerl.

Motion seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Absent: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

Council Memo #230-18

Ordinance No. 17781

6. Council Memo #231-18: Ordinances Approving a Variation of Use to Allow a B-3 Use in a B-1 District and a Special Use Permit to Allow an Auto Tire and Repair Facility in an Existing Building, Located at 701 Plainfield Road (2/3 vote required for passage) / Resolutions Denying a Variation of Use to Allow a B-3 Use in a B-1 District and a Special Use Permit to Allow an Auto Tire and Repair Facility in an Existing Building, Located at 701 Plainfield Road

Motion to table Council Memo #231-18: Ordinances Approving a Variation of Use to Allow a B-3 Use in a B-1 District and a Special Use Permit to Allow an Auto Tire and Repair Facility in an Existing Building, Located at 701 Plainfield Road (2/3 vote required for passage) / Resolutions Denying a Variation of Use to Allow a B-3 Use in a B-1 District and a Special Use Permit to Allow an Auto Tire and Repair Facility in an Existing Building, Located at 701 Plainfield Road to the May 15, 2018 Council Meeting was made by Councilman John E. Gerl.

Motion seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Absent: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

B. Resolutions:

1. Council Memo #233-18: Resolution Clarifying a Tax Incentive for Cadence Premier Logistics

Motion to adopt Council Memo #233-18: Resolution Clarifying a Tax Incentive for Cadence Premier Logistics was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk.

Motion seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Absent: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

Council Memo #233-18

Resolution No. 7262

2. Council Memo #234-18: Resolution Clarifying a Tax Incentive for Project Osprey (Mars)

Motion to adopt Council Memo #234-18: Resolution Clarifying a Tax Incentive for Project Osprey (Mars) was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk.

Motion seconded by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Absent: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

Council Memo #234-18

Resolution No. 7263

3. Council Memo #235-18: Resolution Accepting Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Low Interest Loan L175404 in the Amount of $14,601,968.55 for the 2018 Sewer Main Rehabilitation Project

Motion to adopt Council Memo #235-18: Resolution Accepting Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Low Interest Loan L175404 in the Amount of $14,601,968.55 for the 2018 Sewer Main Rehabilitation Project was made by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson.

Motion seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Absent: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk Council Memo #235-18

Resolution No. 7264

4. Council Memo #236-18: Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds in the Amount of $210,457.00 for the 2018 Pavement Marking Program – MFT Sect. No. 18-00513-00-ST to Superior Road Striping Inc.

Motion to adopt Council Memo #236-18: Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds in the Amount of $210,457.00 for the 2018 Pavement Marking Program – MFT Sect. No. 18-00513-00-ST to Superior Road Striping Inc. was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

Motion seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Absent: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

Council Memo #236-18

Resolution No. 7265

5. Council Memo #237-18: Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds in the Amount of $8,430.40 for the Marion Street / York Avenue Roadway Improvements Project – 2017 MFT Sect. No. 17- 00504-00-FP with P.T. Ferro Construction Co.

Motion to adopt Council Memo #237-18: Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds in the Amount of $8,430.40 for the Marion Street / York Avenue Roadway Improvements Project – 2017 MFT Sect. No. 17-00504-00-FP with P.T. Ferro Construction Co. was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk.

Motion seconded by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Absent: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

Council Memo #237-18

Resolution No. 7266

6. Council Memo #238-18: Resolution Accepting a Drainage Easement and Authorization of Payment in the Amount of $48,249.80 for 2460 Van Dyke Road to John Findlay

Motion to adopt Council Memo #238-18: Resolution Accepting a Drainage Easement and Authorization of Payment in the Amount of $48,249.80 for 2460 Van Dyke Road to John Findlay was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

Motion seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Absent: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

Council Memo #238-18

Resolution No. 7267

8. Council Memo #240-18: Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Comprehensive Intergovernmental Agreement Between the Joliet Public Library and the City of Joliet to Effectuate a Land Swap for Services and Other Matters

Motion to adopt Council Memo #240-18: Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Comprehensive Intergovernmental Agreement Between the Joliet Public Library and the City of Joliet to Effectuate a Land Swap for Services and Other Matters was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

Motion seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Absent: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

Council Memo #240-18

Resolution No. 7268

XI. Bids And Contracts:

A. Award Of Contracts:

1. Council Memo #242-18: Request for Authorization to Award a Contract For Reconstruction of the Bicentennial Park Fountain to R. W. Clark Construction in the Amount of $175,800

2. Council Memo #243-18: Request for Authorization to Purchase Motorola APX7000XE Digital Portable Radios, Microphones, and Ancillary Radio Equipment for the Fire Department in the Amount of $58,692.80 from Motorola Corporation

3. Council Memo #244-18: Request for Authorization to Repair Damaged Fire Apparatus (Tower 6) in the Amount of $85,000.00 by E-One Incorporated

4. Council Memo #245-18: Request for Authorization to Pay Maintenance Fee for Tyler-Munis Software in the Amount of $407,967

5. Council Memo #246-18: Emergency Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for Network Connectivity Upgrade at Riverwalk Homes Apartments with III Solutions Inc. in the Amount of $25,357.64

6. Council Memo #247-18: Request Authorization to Award a Contract for the 2018 Sidewalk / Curb Replacement Project to Globe Construction Inc. in the Amount of $227,036.00

7. Council Memo #248-18: Request Authorization to Award a Price Agreement for the 2018 Street Maintenance Materials Contracts

a. City of Joliet Aggregate Price Agreement Contract to Boughton, LaFarge, and Vulcan in the Amounts Listed Below:

Boughton; Lafarge; Vulcan:

CA-6 $ 8.00 $ 10.95 $10.95

CA-1 $ 10.00 $ 15.00 $15.25

3 TO 8" NO BID $ 37.00 $37.50

b. City of Joliet Bituminous Patching Materials Contract to D Construction, Gallagher Materials, P.T. Ferro and Joliet Asphalt in the Amounts Listed Below:

Bit Patch; Cold Patch; Cold Patch Delivery:

D Construction $52.00/Ton $118.00 $0.00

Gallagher Materials $54.50/Ton $124.00 $0.00

Ferro $55.00/Ton $125.00 $0.00

Joliet Asphalt $60.00/Ton $125.00 $0.00

8. Council Memo #249-18: Request Authorization to Award a Contract for the 2018 Pavement Marking Program to Superior Road Striping Inc. in the Amount of $210,457.00 - MFT Sect. No. 18- 00513-00-ST

9. Council Memo #250-18: Request Authorization to Award a Contract for the Westside Wastewater Plant Influent Pump Station Upgrades Project – 2018 to Joseph J. Henderson & Son in the Amount of $549,000.00 and a Professional Services Agreement for Inspection Services with Clark Dietz in the Amount of $32,500.00

10. Council Memo #251-18: Request Authorization to Award a Contract for the Hebbard Street (Washington Street – 2nd Ave. and 3rd Ave. – 4th Ave.) Roadway Improvements Project – Community Development Block Grant – 2018 to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. in the Amount of $215,015.82

11. Council Memo #252-18: Request Authorization to Approve a Professional Services Agreement for the Water Loss Control Program to M.E. Simpson in the Amount of $249,425.00

12. Council Memo #253-18: Request Authorization to Award a Contract for the 2018 Sewer Cleaning and Inspection Program to Michels Pipe Services in the Amount of $517,240.50 and a Professional Services Agreement for Inspection Services with RJN Group in the Amount of $49,950.00

13. Council Memo #254-18: Request Authorization to Award a Contract for Janitorial Services at Riverwalk Homes Apartments with Building Services of America in the Amount of $179,904.00

Motion to approve Council Memos #242-18 through #254-18 was made by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson.

Motion seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Absent: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

B. Amendments, Change Orders And Payments:

1. Council Memo #256-18: Request Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 1 in the Amount of ($198,240.16) and Payment No. 5 and Final in the Amount of $438,369.66 for the Downtown Water Main Improvements Project to D Construction

2. Council Memo #257-18: Request Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 5 in the Amount of $8,430.40 and Payment Request No. 5 in the Amount of $8,261.79 with P.T. Ferro Construction Co. for the Marion Street / York Avenue Roadway Improvement Project – 2017 – MFT Sect. No. 17-00504-00-FP

Motion to approve Council Memos #256-18 and #257-18 was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

Motion seconded by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Absent: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

XII. City Manager:

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

Councilwoman Gavin briefly discussed the review of Special Use Permits for gun shops by Corporation Counsel.

XIV. Public Comments:

None

XV. Mayor And Council Comments:

Councilman Dickinson congratulated District 86 on their 3rd Annual Autism Awareness Walk.

Councilman Mudron mentioned the closing of the downtown JJC restaurant for the summer.

Councilwoman Quillman thanked all the volunteers for their work on the prison clean-up project. She also thanked the Fire Department for their high angle rescue of two dogs at the Chicago Street Quarry.

Mayor Pro-Tem Hug highlighted an event in Plainfield attended by Darrell Scott the father Rachel Scott one of the victims of the Columbine High School tragedy.

XVI. Adjournment:

Motion to adjourn was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman.

Motion seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Absent: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

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