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Joliet City Pre Council met June 18.

Meeting 02

Joliet City Pre Council met June 18.

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

I. Roll Call:

Present: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk, Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman John E. Gerl, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman.

Absent: Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Michael F. Turk.

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

Councilman Hug arrived at the meeting at 5:32 p.m.

Councilman Turk arrived at the meeting at 5:35 p.m.

II. Presentations:

A. Alternative Water Source Study – Acting Director of Public Works Allison Swisher

Acting Public Works Director Allison Swisher gave a brief overview of Joliet's Water System and Joliet's Water History, Current Water Trends. She gave an overview of the professional services selection process which led to the selection of the CMT Team. The CMT Team is made up of three companies: Teresa O'Grady with CMT will be the Project Manager and will be leading the River Water Alternatives efforts, Brian Kasek with Stantec will be leading the Lake Michigan Alternative, and Jeff Freeman with EEI will be working in conjunction with Illinois State Water Survey (ISWS) performing the analysis on Groundwater Alternatives. Ms. Swisher discussed the multiple phases of the project, including the Weighted Decision Matrix results of the project.

In response to Mayor O'Dekirk's questions, Ms. Swisher briefly explained "Weighted Decision Matrix".

A lengthy discussion was held regarding the contract structure with CMT and the subcontractors, the weighted decision matrix procedure, intended results after completion of Phase I and II, the cost and funding of the study.

B. Chicago Street Corridor Plan – Director of Planning Michael Schwarz

Director of Planning Michael Schwarz discussed the proposed Chicago Street Corridor Plan with estimated costs for the plaza and street improvements.

The City Manager briefly discussed Phase III engineer work of the Chicago Street Corridor Plan.

In response to Councilman Hug's question, the City Manager stated that he is not currently aware of the potential to utilize downtown TIF monies for the Chicago Street project.

A brief discussion was held regarding the mentioned community's input concerning the Chicago Street Corridor Plan, the need to reach out to the entire community, and the proposed raised street in front of the Rialto.

III. Mayor:

IV. Approval Of Agenda:

V. Citizens To Be Heard On Agenda Items:

None

VI. Mayor Pro-Tem:

VII. Council Committee Reports:

A. Economic Development

B. Finance

C. Land Use and Legislative

D. Public Service

VIII. Consent Agenda:

All items under Consent Agenda are considered to be routine in nature and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member, City Manager or Corporation Counsel so requests, in which event, the item will be removed from Consent Agenda and considered in the Regular Agenda.

A. Approval of Minutes

1. Pre-Council Meeting – June 4, 2018

2. Council Meeting – June 5, 2018

B. Invoices Paid Report

C. Notice of Combined Council Meeting Monday, July 2, 2018 at 5:30 p.m., Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park, 201 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet

Notice of Meeting Cancellation

Mr. Hales informed the Mayor and Council this meeting will be held at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park due to repairs on the elevator at City Hall.

D. Council Memo #313-18: 2017 Annual Treasurer's Report

The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.

E. Council Memo #314-18: Position Vacancies

The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.

IX. Licenses And Permit Applications:

A. Council Memo #316-18: Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Circle K Car Wash at 3021 Plainfield Road

The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.

X. Public Hearings:

A. Council Memo #317-18: Resolution Approving the First Amendment to an Annexation Agreement to Extend the Expiration Date an Additional 20 Years Located at 240 Zurich Road (To Be Tabled)

The City Manager stated the petitioner is recommending this item be tabled to the July 2, 2018 Council meeting.

XI. Ordinances And Resolutions:

A. Ordinances:

1. Council Memo #319-18: Ordinance Approving/Resolution Denying a Variation of Use to Allow the Continuation of a Two-Unit, an R-3 (One and Two Family) Use in an R-2 (Single-Family) Zoning District, Located at 613 N. William Street

The City Manager stated the petitioner is recommending this item be tabled to the July 2, 2018 Council meeting.

A brief discussion was held regarding the reasoning for tabling this item.

Mr. John Urban, petitioner's attorney, and Council had a lengthy discussion concerning the zoning classification and use of the property at 613 N. William Street.

2. Council Memo #320-18: Ordinances Regarding Ketone Business Center Subdivision

The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.

a. Ordinance Approving the Revised Preliminary Plat of Ketone Business Center Subdivision (P-5-18)

b. Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of Ketone Business Center Subdivision Unit 2 (FP-4-18)

c. Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of Ketone Business Center Subdivision Unit 2 (RP-5-18)

3. Council Memo #321-18: Ordinance Adding Chapter 20, Conditions Detrimental to Health – Public Nuisance, Article I, Nuisances, Division 3, Feeding of Wild Animals and Waterfowl (Regulations on the Feeding of Wild Animals and Waterfowl)

The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo. A brief conversation was held regarding the restrictions this ordinance imposes on feeding fowl.

4. Council Memo #322-18: Ordinance Amending Chapter 20 – Conditions Detrimental to Health – Public Nuisance Division 2 – Residential and Commercial Structure Public Nuisance Code (Regulations on Abandoned Gasoline Service Stations)

The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.

A brief discussion was held regarding progress on an abandoned gas station and time limits established by the City to begin working on proposed projects.

5. Council Memo #323-18: Ordinance Amending Chapter 19, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Article II, Parking, Division 1, Sec. 19- 139, Prohibited Parking Areas Enumerated Regulating the Parking of Vehicles on Private Property in the City of Joliet, Illinois

The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.

A brief discussion was held regarding possible loopholes regarding prohibited parking areas.

6. Council Memo #324-18: Ordinance Amending Chapter 4, Liquor Code, Creating Liquor and Tobacco Code, Repealing Business License Sections Dealing with Tobacco Licenses, Placing Tobacco Licenses Under the Purview of the Liquor Commissioner, Creating Liquor and Tobacco Commissioner

The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.

A brief discussion was held regarding the proposed amendment to Chapter 4.

7. Council Memo #325-18: Ordinance Amending Chapter 18, Article III, Creating License Requirement for Video Gaming Distributors, Repealing Chapter 13, Article II, Vending Machines and Ordinance Amending Chapter 18, Article I, License and Business Regulations, Section 18-20

The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.

A brief discussion was held regarding the proposed fee.

8. Council Memo #326-18: Ordinance Amending the 2018 Annual Budget and Authorizing Payment of the First $500,000 Payment to Will County for the Will County Courthouse Project

The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.

B. Resolutions:

1. Council Memo #328-18: Resolution Adopting the Chicago Street Corridor Plan

The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.

2. Council Memo #329-18: Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds, in the Amount of $297,439.25, for the Washington Street Over Hickory Creek Bridge Improvement Project – 2018 – MFT Sect. No. 16-00499-00-BR with D Construction Inc.

The City Manager stated the Public Service Committee will review this item tomorrow.

3. Council Memo #330-18: Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds, in the Amount of $39,739.00, for the Phase III Engineering Services for the Washington Street Over Hickory Creek Bridge Improvement Project – 2018 – MFT Sect. No. 16- 00499-00-BR with Patrick Engineering Inc.

The City Manager stated the Public Service Committee will review this item tomorrow.

4. Council Memo #331-18: Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of Parcel 30-07-14-101-018-0000 in the amount of $4,678.00

The City Manager stated the Public Service Committee will review this item tomorrow.

5. Council Memo #332-18: Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of Parcel 30-07-22-500-002-0000 in the Amount of $5,500.00

The City Manager stated the Public Service Committee will review this item tomorrow.

6. Council Memo #333-18: Resolution Imposing a Moratorium on the Issuance of a Weapon Dealer License

The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.

XII. Bids And Contracts:

A. Award Of Contracts:

The City Manager stated these items would be discussed at tomorrow's Public Service Committee meeting.

1. Council Memo #335-18: Request for Authorization to Award a Contract, in the amount of $297,439.25, for the Washington Street Over Hickory Creek Bridge Improvement Project - 2018 - MFT Sect. No. 16-00499-00-BR with D Construction Inc.

The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.

2. Council Memo #336-18: Request for Authorization to Award a Professional Services Agreement for the Phase III Engineering Services, in the Amount of $39,739.00, for the Washington Street Over Hickory Creek Bridge Improvement Project – 2018 – MFT Sect. No. 16-00499-00-BR with Patrick Engineering Inc.

The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.

3. Council Memo #337-18: Request for Authorization to Approve a Professional Services Agreement, in the amount of $278,700.00, to Crawford, Murphy & Tilly for the Alternative Water Source Study Phase I

The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.

4. Council Memo #338-18: Request for Authorization to Approve Public Utilities Scada (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) System Maintenance Service Contract - 2018, in the Amount of $30,000.00, to Wunderlich-Malec

The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.

B. Amendments, Change Orders And Payments:

None.

XIII. City Manager:

XIV. Public Comments:

Michael White spoke regarding Road to Eternity. Edward Keegan is a local actor featured in their new film, Reflection.

XV. 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 Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson.

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

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

XVI. Adjournment:

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