Joliet City Council met December 4

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella

Dec 15, 2018

Joliet City Council met Dec. 4.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

INVOCATION: Pastor Herbert Brooks, Jr., St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church, 104 E. Zarley Boulevard

Assistant Pastor Vincent Shelby St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church, 104 E. Zarley Boulevard

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 Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilman Michael F. Turk.

ABSENT: None.

ALSO PRESENT: Interim City Manager Martin J. Shanahan, Jr., Asst.

Corporation Counsel Sabrina Spano.

II. PRESENTATIONS:

A. Announcement and Oath of Al Roechner as Joliet Police Chief

The City Manager appointed Al Roechner as the Chief of Police.

Christa Desiderio, City Clerk, administered the Oath of Office for Chief Roechner.

Nancy Roechner pinned Chief Roechner with his badge.

Al Roechner thanked the Mayor, Council, and City Manager for giving him the opportunity to serve Joliet as Chief of Police.

B. Discussion on the City Manager’s Proposed 2019 Budget

The City Manager briefly discussed changes to the proposed budget.

Jim Ghedotte, Finance Director, gave a presentation on the 2019 Proposed Budget.

A brief discussion was held regarding the proposed 2019 Budget.

1. Motion to Set a Public Hearing Date for Proposed 2019 Budget for Monday, December 17, 2018

Motion to approve setting a Public Hearing Date for the Proposed 2019 Budget on Monday, December 17, 2018 was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug.

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

III. MAYOR:

A. Mayor O’Dekirk – Appointments

None

IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

Motion to approve the Agenda as written 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

V. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS:

None

VI. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:

A. CTIS

Councilwoman Quillman and City staff gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, December 4, 2018 CTIS Committee Meeting.

B. Public Service

Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Monday, December 3, 2018 Public Service Committee Meeting.

VII. CONSENT AGENDA:

A. Approval of Minutes

1. Pre-Council Meeting - November 19, 2018

2. Council Meeting – November 20, 2018

The minutes of the Pre-Council Meeting of the Council of the City of Joliet, Illinois held on Monday, November 19, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. and of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Joliet, Illinois held on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. stand approved as recorded.

Motion to concur in the recommendations of the City Manager 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, Interim City Manager Martin J. Shanahan, Jr.

VIII. LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:

A. COUNCIL MEMO #619-18: Issuance of a Class “B” Liquor License - 3000 West Jefferson Street - The Dock at Inwood

Per Councilman Mudron's request, Rick Trafton spoke regarding The Dock at Inwood.

Motion to concur in the recommendations of the Liquor Commissioner was made by Councilman John E. Gerl.

Motion seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk. Motion carried by the following vote:

NAYS: None

ABSTAIN: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

A. COUNCIL MEMO #621-18: Ordinances and a Resolution Associated with Corridor 80 Subdivision:

The City Manager stated the applicant's attorney requested this item be tabled to the January 15, 2019 Council Meeting.

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.

1. Resolution Approving an Annexation Agreement for 101 Acres at the Southeast Corner of Spencer Road and Cherry Hill Road (A-20- 18)

2. Ordinance Approving the Annexation of 101 Acres at the Southeast Corner of Spencer Road and Cherry Hill Road (A-20-18)

3. Ordinance Approving the Classification of 101 Acres at the Southeast Corner of Spencer Road and Cherry Hill Road to I-1 (Light Industrial) Zoning (A-20-18)

4. Ordinance Approving the Preliminary Plat of Corridor 80 Subdivision (P-11-18)

Motion to table COUNCIL MEMO #621-18: Ordinances and a Resolution Associated with Corridor 80 Subdivision to the January 15, 2019 Council Meeting 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

X. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:

A. ORDINANCES:

1. COUNCIL MEMO #623-18: Ordinance Approving an Intergovernmental Cooperative Planning and Boundary Agreement between the City of Joliet and the Village of Plainfield

Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #623-18: Ordinance Approving an Intergovernmental Cooperative Planning and Boundary Agreement between the City of Joliet and the Village of Plainfield 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

Council Memo #623-18

ORDINANCE NO. 17878

2. COUNCIL MEMO #624-18: Ordinance Amending Section 8-177 of the Municipal Code of Ordinances and Article V, Section 47-14.2A Special Uses--All Industrial Districts, in the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Joliet, Adding Electric Fences as a Special Use Subject to Certain Regulations

Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #624-18: Ordinance Amending Section 8-177 of the Municipal Code of Ordinances and Article V, Section 47-14.2A Special Uses--All Industrial Districts, in the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Joliet, Adding Electric Fences as a Special Use Subject to Certain Regulations 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 Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilman Michael F. Turk

NAYS: Councilman Larry E. Hug

ABSTAIN: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

Council Memo #624-18

ORDINANCE NO. 17879

3. COUNCIL MEMO #625-18: Ordinance Amending Section 47-12.2A and Section 47-13.1 of the City of Joliet Zoning Ordinance (Adding Firearms Dealers and Gunsmiths as a Special Use in B-2 Central Business Districts and as a Permitted Use in B-3 General Business Districts)

Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #625-18: Ordinance Amending Section 47-12.2A and Section 47-13.1 of the City of Joliet Zoning Ordinance (Adding Firearms Dealers and Gunsmiths as a Special Use in B-2 Central Business Districts and as a Permitted Use in B-3 General Business Districts) was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

Motion seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug.

Motion carried by the following vote:

NAYS: None

ABSTAIN: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk Council Memo #625-18

ORDINANCE NO. 17880

4. COUNCIL MEMO #626-18: Ordinance Repealing Chapter 19, Article III, Motor Vehicle Licenses, Sections 19-244 through 19-265

Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #626-18: Ordinance Repealing Chapter 19, Article III, Motor Vehicle Licenses, Sections 19-244 through 19-265 was made by Councilman John E. Gerl.

Motion seconded by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson.

Motion carried by the following vote:

NAYS: None

ABSTAIN: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

Council Memo #626-18

ORDINANCE NO. 17881

5. COUNCIL MEMO #627-18: Ordinance Prohibiting the Possession of Alternative Nicotine Products By Persons Under the Age of 18, and Requiring Violations of the Ordinance Regarding Smoking Regulations to be Adjudicated According to the Administrative Adjudication System

Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #627-18: Ordinance Prohibiting the Possession of Alternative Nicotine Products by Persons Under the Age of 18, and Requiring Violations of the Ordinance Regarding Smoking Regulations to be Adjudicated According to the Administrative Adjudication System 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

Council Memo #627-18

ORDINANCE NO. 17882

6. COUNCIL MEMO #628-18: Ordinance Amending the Tobacco Licensing Regulations to Include Alternative Nicotine Products (Vaping), Removing Provision Allowing Parents to Allow Tobacco Products be Used by Minors, and Adding Delinquent Fines as a Grounds for Non-Renewal of a License

Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #628-18: Ordinance Amending the Tobacco Licensing Regulations to Include Alternative Nicotine Products (Vaping), Removing Provision Allowing Parents to Allow Tobacco Products be Used by Minors, and Adding Delinquent Fines as a Grounds for Non-Renewal of a License was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

Motion seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk.

Motion carried by the following vote:

AYS: None

ABSTAIN: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

Council Memo #628-18

ORDINANCE NO. 17883

7. COUNCIL MEMO #629-18: Ordinance Amending Section 19-21, Overweight Vehicles, in the Code of Ordinances, by Adding a Section of Schweitzer Road

Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #629-18: Ordinance Amending Section 19-21, Overweight Vehicles, in the Code of Ordinances, by Adding a Section of Schweitzer Road was made by Councilman Pat Mudron.

Motion seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman. Motion carried by the following vote:

NAYS: None

ABSTAIN: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

Council Memo #629-18

ORDINANCE NO. 17884

8. COUNCIL MEMO #630-18: Ordinance Amending Chapter 6, Section 6-6, Cruelty to Animals by Adding Three Further Restrictions

A brief discussion was held regarding the tethering of animals.

Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #630-18: Ordinance Amending Chapter 6, Section 6- 6, Cruelty to Animals by Adding Three Further Restrictions was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman.

Motion seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug. Motion carried by the following vote:

NAYS: None

ABSTAIN: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

Council Memo #630-18

ORDINANCE NO. 17885

9. COUNCIL MEMO #631-18: Ordinance Increasing the Fine for Overweight Vehicles on Certain Roadways

Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #631-18: Ordinance Increasing the Fine for Overweight Vehicles on Certain Roadways 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

Council Memo #631-18

ORDINANCE NO. 17886

10. COUNCIL MEMO #632-18: Ordinance Creating a Regulatory Framework for Pet Shop Licensing in Chapter 18, Article XIII, Sections 18-260 through 18-267

Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #632-18: Ordinance Creating a Regulatory Framework for Pet Shop Licensing in Chapter 18, Article XIII, Sections 18-260 through 18-267 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 #632-18

ORDINANCE NO. 17887

11. COUNCIL MEMO #633-18: Ordinance Creating License Fee for Pet Shop Operators

Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #633-18: Ordinance Creating License Fee for Pet Shop Operators 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 #633-18

ORDINANCE NO. 17888

B. RESOLUTIONS:

1. COUNCIL MEMO #634-18: Resolution Imposing a Moratorium on the Issuance of Class V Permits East of Route 59 (Video Gambling in Liquor Establishments)

Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #634-18: Resolution Imposing a Moratorium on the Issuance of Class V Permits East of Route 59 (Video Gambling in Liquor Establishments) was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

Motion seconded by Councilman John E. Gerl.

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, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilman Michael F. Turk

NAYS: Councilman Pat Mudron

ABSTAIN: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

Council Memo #634-18

RESOLUTION NO. 7341

XI. BIDS AND CONTRACTS:

A. AWARD OF CONTRACTS:

1. COUNCIL MEMO #636-18: Request for Authorization to Award a Construction Services Contract for the Emergency Salt Dome Roof Replacement Project

2. COUNCIL MEMO #637-18: Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the Lambert Street (Leach Avenue – High Street) Storm Sewer Improvements – 2018

3. COUNCIL MEMO #638-18: Request for Authorization to Award Contracts for the 2019 Biosolids Disposal Program

4. COUNCIL MEMO #639-18: Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the 2019 Drinking Water Sodium Hypochlorite Solution Purchase

5. COUNCIL MEMO #640-18: Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the 2019 Wet Weather Treatment Plant Sodium Hypochlorite Solution Purchase

6. COUNCIL MEMO #641-18: Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the 2019 Aluminum Sulfate Solution Purchase

7. COUNCIL MEMO #642-18: Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the Manganese Sulfate Purchase – 2019

8. COUNCIL MEMO #643-18: Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the Blended Phosphate Purchase – 2019

9. COUNCIL MEMO #644-18: Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the Sodium Permangante Solution Purchase – 2019

10. COUNCIL MEMO #645-18: Request for Authorization to Approve Public Utilities Electrical Maintenance Service Contract – 2019

11. COUNCIL MEMO #646-18: Request for Authorization to Approve a Professional Services Agreement for Pre-Treatment Program Assistance

12. COUNCIL MEMO #647-18: Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for Elevator Maintenance for 2019-2021 to Kone Elevator for $57,531

Motion to approve Council Memos #636-18 through #647-18 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. AMENDMENTS, CHANGE ORDERS AND PAYMENTS:

1. COUNCIL MEMO #649-18: Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 8 for the 2017 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program

2. COUNCIL MEMO #650-18: Request for Authorization to Approve Amendment No. 8 to the Professional Services Agreement for the 2016 Sanitary Sewer Investigations and Rehabilitation Program

Motion to approve Council Memos #649-18 and #650-18 was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

Motion seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug.

Motion carried by the following vote:

NAYS: None

ABSTAIN: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

XII. CITY MANAGER:

The City Manager highlighted the Thanksgiving Parade. He discussed the "At Your Door Program" for electronics and household hazardous waste by Waste Management. He recognized Lt. Robert Brown for his work arresting suspects of a 7-Eleven robbery.

Per Mayor O'Dekirk's request, the City Manager explained the City's holiday lights map on the City's website.

XIII. NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation):

None

XIV. PUBLIC COMMENTS:

William Stanford, Terminal Operator, spoke in opposition of Council Memo #634- 18: Resolution Imposing a Moratorium on the Issuance of Class V Permits East of Route 59 (Video Gambling in Liquor Establishments).

Peggy Randall spoke regarding pet concerns and COUNCIL MEMO #630-18: Ordinance Amending Chapter 6, Section 6-6, Cruelty to Animals by Adding Three Further Restrictions.

XV. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:

Councilwoman Gavin thanked the Joliet Police Department for their Shop with a Cop event.

Councilman Hug discussed a fundraising event for Forest Park Community at Plainfield South High School. He congratulated JCA on their State Football Championship.

Councilwoman Quillman highlighted the Shop with a Cop event.

Mayor O'Dekirk highlighted the Shop with a Cop event, Slammers open house toy drive, Cornerstone champagne luncheon, story time with Santa at the library, Light-Up the Holidays Parade. Mayor O'Dekirk congratulated JCA football team for their State Football Championship. He congratulated and highlighted the swearing-in of Circuit Judges David Garcia and Vincent Cornelius. He also highlighted the ribbon cutting of the Beef Shack.

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

Motion seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman.

Motion carried by the following vote:

NAYS: None

ABSTAIN: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

XVI. ADJOURNMENT:

Motion to adjourn 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, Councilman Michael F. Turk NAYS: None ABSTAIN: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

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