City of Joliet City Council met Oct. 1.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
COUNCIL MEMO #519-19: Position Vacancies
A communication from the City Manager contained his recommendation that he be authorized to: 1) Fill one police patrol officer position and any subsequent vacancies which may occur.
COUNCIL MEMO #520-19: Request for Authorization to Standardize/Sole Source Public Safety Hardware and Services
Council Approved
Motion to concur in the recommendations of the City Manager 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 Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Michael F. Turk
NAYS: None
Councilwoman Gavin thanked Holsten for the improvements in the programming at Riverwalk Homes.
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III. MAYOR:
A. Mayor O’Dekirk – Appointments
None
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Motion to approve the Agenda as written was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk.
Motion seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Michael F. Turk.
NAYS: None.
V. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS:
John Sheridan spoke regarding COUNCIL MEMO 528-19: Ordinance Adding Chapter 28 – Taxation, Article XX, Municipal Cannabis Retailers’ Occupation Tax (Imposing a Cannabis Retailers’ Occupation Tax). He also spoke regarding COUNCIL MEMO #529-19: Ordinance Amending Section 1-8, Section 3-4, and Sections 19-141, 176, 180, 182, 194, and 207 of the Code of Ordinances, Amending and Updating Parking and Enforcement and COUNCIL MEMO #526- 19: Ordinance Amending Chapter 31 of the Code of Ordinances in Regards to Water and Sewer Rates – 2019.
Garland Mayes spoke regarding COUNCIL MEMO 528-19: Ordinance Adding Chapter 28 – Taxation, Article XX, Municipal Cannabis Retailers’ Occupation Tax (Imposing a Cannabis Retailers’ Occupation Tax) and reinvesting the tax dollars back into the area of the community already most affected by the use of marijuana.
VI. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
A. Public Safety
Link to: Public Safety Meeting - October 1, 2019
Councilwoman Quillman gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, October 1, 2019 Public Safety Committee Meeting.
B. Public Service
Link to: Public Service Meeting - September 30, 2019
Councilman Hug and gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, October 1, 2019 Public Service Committee Meeting.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Approval of Minutes
1. Pre-Council Meeting – September 16, 2019
2. Council Meeting – September 17, 2019
Council Approved
B. COUNCIL MEMO #519-19: Position Vacancies
A communication from the City Manager contained his recommendation that he be authorized to: 1) Fill one police patrol officer position and any subsequent vacancies which may occur.
C. COUNCIL MEMO #520-19: Request for Authorization to Standardize/Sole
Source Public Safety Hardware and Services
Council Approved
Motion to concur in the recommendations of the City Manager 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 Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Michael F. Turk
NAYS: None
VIII. LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
A. COUNCIL MEMO #522-19: Transfer of a Class “C” Liquor License- Liquor Town @ 1005 Essington Road
Motion to concur in the recommendations of the Liquor Commissioner was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk.
Motion seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Michael F. Turk
NAYS: None
B. COUNCIL MEMO #523-19: Transfer of a Class “C” Liquor License- Black Road Food & Liquor @ 2787 Black Road
Motion to concur in the recommendations of the Liquor Commissioner was made by
Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson.
Motion seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Michael F. Turk
NAYS: None
IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None
X. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
A. ORDINANCES:
1. COUNCIL MEMO #525-19: Ordinances Amending Section 4-76 and 4-81, Raising the Age for Lawful Possession of Tobacco from 18 to 21
a. Ordinance Amending Chapter 4, Article VI, Tobacco Regulations, Ordinance of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinance - Amending Section 4-76 Changing the Mandatory Posting of Age Restriction for Tobacco
ORDINANCE NO. 17999
b. Ordinance Amending Chapter 4, Article VI, Tobacco Regulations, Ordinance of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinance - Amending Section 4-81, Increasing the Age that one may Possess Tobacco from 18 to 21
ORDINANCE NO. 18000
Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #525-19: Ordinances Amending Section 4-76 and 4-81, Raising the Age for Lawful Possession of Tobacco from 18 to 21 was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.
Motion seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Michael F. Turk
NAYS: None
2. COUNCIL MEMO #526-19: Ordinance Amending Chapter 31 of the Code of Ordinances in Regards to Water and Sewer Rates – 2019
A brief discussion was held concerning the downside of waiting to approve an increase in water rates until a cost figure was determined for the new water source as well as the downside of at least postponing the increase for 1 year.
Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #526-19: Ordinance Amending Chapter 31 of the Code of Ordinances in Regards to Water and Sewer Rates – 2019 was made by Councilman Pat Mudron.
Motion seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Michael F. Turk
NAYS: Councilman Larry E. Hug
ORDINANCE NO. 18001
3. COUNCIL MEMO #527-19: Ordinance Amending the 2019 Annual Budget for the City of Joliet and Purchase a Generator for Fire Station No. 1
Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #527-19: Ordinance Amending the 2019 Annual Budget for the City of Joliet and Purchase a Generator for Fire Station No. 1 was made by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson.
Motion seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Michael F. Turk
NAYS: None
ORDINANCE NO. 18002
4. COUNCIL MEMO #528-19: Ordinance Adding Chapter 28 – Taxation, Article XX, Municipal Cannabis Retailers’ Occupation Tax (Imposing a Cannabis Retailers’ Occupation Tax)
Police Chief Maton related to recreational cannabis.
Attorney Mike Hansen read the conclusion of Chief Maton's report given to the Lemont Council.
A brief discussion was held regarding the implications of the passage of the taxation.
Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #528-19: Ordinance Adding Chapter 28 – Taxation,
Article XX, Municipal Cannabis Retailers’ Occupation Tax (Imposing a Cannabis Retailers’ Occupation Tax) was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.
Motion seconded by Councilman Terry Morris.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk, Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Michael F. Turk.
NAYS: Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon.
ORDINANCE NO. 18003
5. COUNCIL MEMO #529-19: Ordinance Amending Section 1-8, Section 3-4, and Sections 19-141, 176, 180, 182, 194, and 207 of the Code of Ordinances, Amending and Updating Parking and Enforcement Ordinances
A brief discussion was held regarding the abandon vehicle fine.
a. Ordinance Amending Chapter 1, Fine Schedule of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances - Updating the Fine Schedule
ORDINANCE NO. 18004
b. Ordinance Amending Chapter 3, Article I, Administrative Adjudication, Ordinance of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances - Amending Section Regarding Fine Escalation
ORDINANCE NO. 18005
c. Ordinance Amending Chapter 19, Article II, Parking Ordinance of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances - Amending Sections of the Parking Ordinance to Reflect Changes in the Parking Structure
ORDINANCE NO. 18006
Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #529-19: Ordinance Amending Section 1-8, Section 3-4, and Sections 19-141, 176, 180, 182, 194, and 207 of the Code of Ordinances, Amending and Updating Parking and Enforcement Ordinances was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon.
Motion seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Michael F. Turk.
NAYS: None.
B. RESOLUTIONS:
1. COUNCIL MEMO #531-19: Resolution Approving a Property Tax Abatement Agreement with Harbor Freight Tools Texas
(CenterPoint Intermodal Center)
Motion to table COUNCIL MEMO #531-19: Resolution Approving a Property Tax Abatement Agreement with Harbor Freight Tools Texas (CenterPoint Intermodal Center) to the October 15, 2019 Council Meeting 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 Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Michael F. Turk.
NAYS: None.
2. COUNCIL MEMO #532-19: Resolution Authorizing Release of Executive Session Minutes
Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #532-19: Resolution Authorizing Release of Executive Session Minutes was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon.
Motion seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Michael F. Turk.
NAYS: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 7442
3. COUNCIL MEMO #533-19: Resolution Appropriating Funds for the Phase I Engineering Services for the Abe Street Over Spring Creek Improvement Project – MFT Sect. No. 14-00475-00-BR
Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #533-19: Resolution Appropriating Funds for the
Phase I Engineering Services for the Abe Street Over Spring Creek Improvement Project – MFT Sect. No. 14-00475-00-BR was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.
Motion seconded by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Michael F. Turk.
NAYS: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 7443
4. COUNCIL MEMO #534-19: Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Ambulance Billing Agreement with Andres Medical Billing
Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #534-19: Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Ambulance Billing Agreement with Andres Medical Billing was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman.
Motion seconded by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Michael F. Turk.
NAYS: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 7444
5. COUNCIL MEMO #535-19: Resolution Accepting a $200,000, 1.89% Interest Rate Loan from the Illinois Finance Authority for the Purchase of a New Ambulance, Authorizing the Execution of the Loan Agreement Between the City of Joliet Illinois and the Illinois Finance Authority, and Authorizing all Necessary Actions Related Thereto
COUNCIL MEMO #535-19
Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #535-19: Resolution Accepting a $200,000, 1.89% Interest Rate Loan from the Illinois Finance Authority for the Purchase of a New Ambulance, Authorizing the Execution of the Loan Agreement Between the City of Joliet Illinois and the Illinois Finance Authority, and Authorizing all Necessary Actions Related Thereto was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk.
Motion seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Michael F. Turk.
NAYS: None.
RESOLUTION NO. 7445
XI. BIDS AND CONTRACTS:
A. AWARD OF CONTRACTS:
1. COUNCIL MEMO #537-19: Request for Authorization to Purchase Water Metering Equipment for the Fairmont Water Replacement Project
2. COUNCIL MEMO #538-19: Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the 2019-2020 Large Meter Replacement Program
3. COUNCIL MEMO #539-19: Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the Demolition of 715 and 721 East Washington Street
Motion to approve Council Memos #537-19 through #539-19 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 Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Michael F. Turk.
NAYS: None.
B. AMENDMENTS, CHANGE ORDERS AND PAYMENTS:
1. COUNCIL MEMO #541-19: Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 7 for the Aux Sable and Westside Wastewater Treatment Plants Phosphorus Removal and Expansion Project
2. COUNCIL MEMO #542-19: Request for Authorization to Approve Amendment No. 1 for the Phase I Engineering Services for the Abe Street Over Spring Creek Improvement Project – MFT Sect. No. 14-00475-00-BR
Motion to approve Council Memos #541-19 and #542-19 was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.
Motion seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Michael F. Turk.
NAYS: None.
XII. CITY MANAGER:
The Interim City Manager informed the Mayor and Council of the City being the recipient of the Governor's Home Town Award for the volunteer efforts at the Old Joliet Prison.
XIII. NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation):
The Mayor, Council, and Steve Jones discussed resolutions to disagreements amongst the Council.
Mayor O'Dekirk briefly discussed the attendance of Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot at the October 8, 2019 Environmental Commission Meeting to discuss Lake Michigan as an alternative water source.
XIV. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Brandon Harris addressed the Mayor, Council, and Chief Roechner regarding political propaganda.
Mady Perez spoke regarding a shooting incident at the Mexican Independence Parade, Mayor and Council disagreements, and the legalization of cannabis.
John Sheridan spoke regarding the disagreements at City Hall.
XV. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilman Dickinson encouraged all to support the Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Councilwoman Quillman highlighted Detective James Hargrow attendance at the National Black Police Officer Association and recipient of the 2019 Willie Smoot Organizational Meritorious Award.
Councilwoman Reardon thanked the S.W.A.T. team and first responders for their efforts during the recent murder/suicide.
XVI. ADJOURNMENT:
Motion to adjourn was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.
Motion seconded by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Michael F. Turk.
NAYS: None.
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