City of Joliet City Council met March 17

By Philip Gonzales

Aug 11, 2020

City of Joliet City Council met March 17.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

I. ROLL CALL:

PRESENT: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk, 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, Corporation Counsel Martin J. Shanahan, Jr.

ABSENT: None.

ALSO PRESENT: Interim City Manager Steve Jones.

Mike Hennessy, President & CEO, United Way of Will County, discussed services and resources provided by United Way and their partners. He also discussed necessary fundraising to meet the needs of the community.

A brief discussion was held regarding calls received by the Crisis Line and caring for those that are severely impaired.

Brianne Hetman, Chief Operating Officer - Senior Service of Will County, clarified long- term care services are still being provided for individuals in Will County. She also discussed services being provided by Senior Services of Will County.

Interim City Manager Steve Jones recapped precautions being exercised, such as social distancing, to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

A brief discussion was held concerning the canceling of non-essential meetings.

It is the policy of Mayor O’Dekirk to vote only in the event that the vote of the city council has resulted in a tie, or where a vote greater than a majority of council members is required in order to adopt an ordinance or resolution.

II. MAYOR:

A. Proclamation Honoring the South Suburban Region Chamber of Commerce and Industry

The City Clerk stated the Proclamation was removed from the Agenda.

B. Mayor O’Dekirk – Appointments

1. Firemen’s Pension Fund Board of Trustees

Motion to appoint Eric Mattson to service for another term on Firemen’s Pension Fund Board of Trustees was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman.

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. Tree Advisory Board

Motion to appoint Jeanne Phelan and Betsy Satcher and reappoint Karen Fonte, Willamena Jaeger, Rita Renwick, Mary Schoenheider, and Ralph Schultz to service on the Tree Advisory Board was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

Motion seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug.

Motion carried by the following vote:

NAYS: None.

3. Comprehensive Plan Advisory Board

Motion to appoint Megan Millen and Gabriella Shanahan to the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Board 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.

III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

Motion to Approve the Agenda as written with the following change: 1) Remove COUNCIL MEMO #159-20: Resolution Entering into a Lease Agreement with Hudson Hollister, an Illinois Sole Proprietorship (Office Space at 50 East Jefferson Street, Joliet Union Station) was made by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson.

Motion seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon.

Motion carried by the following vote:

NAYS: None.

IV. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS:

There were no citizens to be heard.

V. MAYOR PRO TEM:

Motion to appoint Councilman Terry Morris as Mayor Pro-Tem for the period of April 1 through June 30, 2020 was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman.

Motion seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

Motion carried by the following vote:

NAYS: None.

VI. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:

A. CTIS

Councilwoman Reardon gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Wednesday, March 11, 2020 CTIS Committee Meeting.

B. Finance

Councilman Turk gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, March 17, 2020 Finance Committee Meeting.

C. Public Safety

Link to: Public Safety Meeting - March 17, 2020

Councilwoman Quillman, Fire Chief Greg Blaskey, and Police Chief Roechner gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, March 17, 2020 Public Safety Committee Meeting.

D. Public Service

Councilman Hug and Allison Swisher - Director of Public Utilities, gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Monday, March 16, 2020 Public Service Committee Meeting.

VII. CONSENT AGENDA:

A. Approval of Minutes

1. Pre-Council Meeting – March 2, 2020

2. Council Meeting – March 3, 2020

Council Approved

B. Invoices Paid Report

Report received and placed on file.

C. COUNCIL MEMO #139-20: Position Vacancies

A communication from the City Manager contained his recommendation that he be authorized to: 1) Fill one Police Lieutenant position - due to retirement, 2) Fill one Police Sergeant position - due to retirement, and 3) Fill one Police Patrol Officer position - due to a resignation and any subsequent vacancies which may occur.

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

Motion seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk.

Motion carried by the following vote:

NAYS: None.

VIII. AGENDA ITEMS:

A. Motion to Approve the Written Decision Relative to Ethics Violation Complaint 2020 JEC-02

Motion to table Motion to Approve the Written Decision Relative to Ethics Violation Complaint 2020 JEC-02 was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug.

Motion seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman.

Motion carried by the following vote:

NAYS: Councilwoman Sherri Reardon.

B. COUNCIL MEMO #141-20: Motion to Approve a Contract with Slavin Management Consults for an Executive Search for City Manager for the City of Joliet

Motion to table COUNCIL MEMO #141-20: Motion to Approve a Contract with Slavin Management Consults for an Executive Search for City Manager for the City of Joliet was made by Councilman Pat Mudron.

Motion seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

Motion carried by the following vote:

AYES: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Michael F. Turk.

NAYS: Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman.

After the vote, a lengthy discussion was held regarding the retention of Steve Jones as Interim City Manager.

IX. LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:

A. COUNCIL MEMO #143-20: Issuance of a Class “E” Liquor License @ 203 N. Ottawa Street – The Crystal Room

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

Motion to concur in the recommendation of the Liquor Commissioner was made by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson.

Motion seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk.

Motion carried by the following vote:

NAYS: None.

X. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

A. COUNCIL MEMO #145-20: Ordinances and a Resolution Associated with the Annexation of 21001 Rock Run Drive (A-3-20)

1. Ordinance Approving the Annexation of 1.296 Acres Located at 21001 Rock Run Drive

2. Ordinance Approving the Classification of 1.296 Acres Located at 21001 Rock Run Drive to R-1 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning

3. Resolution Approving the Annexation Agreement for 1.296 Acres Located at 21001 Rock Run Drive

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

Mayor O'Dekirk entertained a motion to suspend the Public Hearing and continue to the April 7, 2020 Council Meeting.

Motion to table COUNCIL MEMO #145-20: Ordinances and a Resolution Associated with the Annexation of 21001 Rock Run Drive (A-3-20) and suspend and continue the public hearing to the April 7, 2020 Council Meeting was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug.

Motion seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon.

Motion carried by the following vote:

NAYS: None.

B. COUNCIL MEMO #146-20: Resolution Approving the Pre-Annexation Agreement for 1,260 Acres with East Gate Logistics Park Chicago, LLC for Compass Business Park (A-4-20)

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

Mayor O'Dekirk entertained a motion to suspend the Public Hearing and continue to the April 7, 2020 Council Meeting.

Motion to table COUNCIL MEMO #146-20: Resolution Approving the Pre-Annexation Agreement for 1,260 Acres with East Gate Logistics Park Chicago, LLC for Compass Business Park (A-4-20) and suspend and continue the public hearing to the April 7, 2020 Council Meeting was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug.

Motion seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

Motion carried by the following vote:

NAYS: None.

XI. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:

A. ORDINANCES:

1. COUNCIL MEMO #148-20: Ordinances Associated with U.S. Route 30/Kellogg Street Subdivision:

Kendall Jackson, Director of Community Development, gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.

a. Ordinance Approving the Preliminary Plat of U.S. Route 30/Kellogg Street a Minor Subdivision, Unit 3 (P-1-20)

ORDINANCE NO. 18074

b. Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of U.S. Route 30/Kellogg Street a Minor Subdivision, Unit 3 (RP-1-20)

ORDINANCE NO. 18075

Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #148-20: Ordinances Associated with U.S. Route 30/Kellogg Street Subdivision: was made by Councilman Pat Mudron.

Motion seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon.

Motion carried by the following vote:

NAYS: None.

2. COUNCIL MEMO #149-20: Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to Allow Continuation of a Two-Unit (835) and Single-Family Residence, and a Series of Variations in an R-3 (One and Two Family) Zoning District, Located at 833 and 835 N. Broadway Street (PETITION 2020-09)

Councilman Hug expressed his desire to table Council Memos #149-20 and #150-20 and treat these items the same as the Public Hearing items and allow residents the opportunity to come before Council with any concerns pertaining to the variations of use.

Motion to table COUNCIL MEMO #149-20: Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to Allow Continuation of a Two-Unit (835) and Single-Family Residence, and a Series of Variations in an R-3 (One and Two Family) Zoning District, Located at 833 and 835 N.

Broadway Street (PETITION 2020-09) to the April 7, 2020 Council Meeting was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug.

Motion seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk.

Motion carried by the following vote:

NAYS: None.

3. COUNCIL MEMO #150-20: Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use and a Series of Variations to Allow Continuation of Two Single- Family Homes on One Parcel, Located at 339 S. Reed Street (PETITION 2020-12)

Motion to table COUNCIL MEMO #150-20: Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use and a Series of Variations to Allow Continuation of Two Single-Family Homes on One Parcel, Located at 339 S. Reed Street (PETITION 2020-12) to the April 7, 2020 Council Meeting was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug.

Motion seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk.

Motion carried by the following vote:

NAYS: None.

4. COUNCIL MEMO #151-20: Ordinance Amending Chapter 28 – Taxation, Article VII, Hotel and Motel Accommodations, of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances (Allowing Collection from Online Travel Companies (OTC))

Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #151-20: Ordinance Amending Chapter 28 – Taxation, Article VII, Hotel and Motel Accommodations, of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances (Allowing Collection from Online Travel Companies (OTC)) was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman.

Motion seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug.

Motion carried by the following vote:

NAYS: None.

ORDINANCE NO. 18076

5. COUNCIL MEMO #152-20: Ordinance Declaring Certain Properties as Public Nuisances

Mr. Jackson gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.

Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #152-20: Ordinance Declaring Certain Properties as Public Nuisances was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman.

Motion seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon.

Motion carried by the following vote:

NAYS: None.

ORDINANCE NO. 18077

B. RESOLUTIONS:

1. COUNCIL MEMO #154-20: Resolution of the City Council of the City of Joliet, Illinois, in Support of the “Wyland Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation”

Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #154-20: Resolution of the City Council of the City of Joliet, Illinois, in Support of the “Wyland Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation” was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

Motion seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug.

Motion carried by the following vote:

NAYS: None.

RESOLUTION NO. 7506

2. COUNCIL MEMO #155-20: Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the Various Traffic Signal Improvements Project in the City of Joliet – MFT Sect. No. 20-00532-00-TL

COUNCIL MEMO #155-20

Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #155-20: Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the Various Traffic Signal Improvements Project in the City of Joliet – MFT Sect. No. 20-00532-00-TL was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon.

Motion seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

Motion carried by the following vote:

NAYS: None.

RESOLUTION NO. 7507

3. COUNCIL MEMO #156-20: Resolution Appropriating Funds for the Various Traffic Signal Improvements Project in the City of Joliet – MFT Sect. No. 20-00532-00-TL

Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #156-20: Resolution Appropriating Funds for the Various Traffic Signal Improvements Project in the City of Joliet – MFT Sect. No. 20- 00532-00-TL was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

Motion seconded by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson.

Motion carried by the following vote:

NAYS: None.

RESOLUTION NO. 7508

4. COUNCIL MEMO #157-20: Resolution Accepting a Permanent Easement for 818 Holm Drive for the Belmont Interceptor Replacement Project

Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #157-20: Resolution Accepting a Permanent Easement for 818 Holm Drive for the Belmont Interceptor Replacement Project was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

Motion seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug.

Motion carried by the following vote:

NAYS: None.

RESOLUTION NO. 7509

5. COUNCIL MEMO #158-20: Resolution Approving the Joliet PSAP’s 9-1-1 Surcharge Reallocation Grant

Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #158-20: Resolution Approving the Joliet PSAP’s 9- 1-1 Surcharge Reallocation Grant was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon.

Motion seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk.

Motion carried by the following vote:

NAYS: None.

RESOLUTION NO. 7510

6. COUNCIL MEMO #159-20: Resolution Entering into a Lease Agreement with Hudson Hollister, an Illinois Sole Proprietorship (Office Space at 50 East Jefferson Street, Joliet Union Station)

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

7. COUNCIL MEMO #160-20: Resolution Entering into a Lease Agreement with the Will County Historical Society, an Illinois Not- For-Profit 501(C)(3) Corporation (Lease of Three Vacant City- Owned Lots on the North Side of East Jackson, Between Garnsey Ave. and Youngs Ave. for Relocation of the George and Delilah Casseday House)

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

Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #160-20: Resolution Entering into a Lease Agreement with the Will County Historical Society, an Illinois Not-For-Profit 501(C)(3) Corporation (Lease of Three Vacant City-Owned Lots on the North Side of East Jackson, Between Garnsey Ave. and Youngs Ave. for Relocation of the George and Delilah Casseday House) was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

Motion seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon.

Motion carried by the following vote:

AYES: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon.

NAYS: Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Michael F. Turk.

RESOLUTION NO. 7511

XII. BIDS AND CONTRACTS:

A. AWARD OF CONTRACTS:

1. COUNCIL MEMO #162-20: Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the 2020 Sidewalk / Curb Replacement Project

2. COUNCIL MEMO #163-20: Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the Prior Street (Pleasant – W End) Roadway Improvement Project – CDBG

3. COUNCIL MEMO #164-20: Request for Authorization to Approve a Professional Services Agreement for the 2020 Annual Real Time Monitoring Service Contract

4. COUNCIL MEMO #165-20: Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the 2020 Sewer Root Control Program

5. COUNCIL MEMO #166-20: Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the Bulk Water Dispensing Stations Project

6. COUNCIL MEMO #167-20: Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the Purchase of a Ford F-550 for the Utilities Division

7. COUNCIL MEMO #168-20: Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant SST Tank Repairs

8. COUNCIL MEMO #169-20: Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the Eastside Wastewater Treatment Plant Digester Pump Replacement

9. COUNCIL MEMO #170-20: Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the Lift Station Generator Replacement

10. COUNCIL MEMO #171-20: Request for Authorization to Approve a Professional Engineering Services Agreement for the Combined SCADA System Control Center

11. COUNCIL MEMO #172-20: Request for Authorization to Award a

Contract for the 2020 Utilities Restoration Program

12. COUNCIL MEMO #173-20: Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the 2020 Lead Water Service Replacement Program

13. COUNCIL MEMO #174-20: Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the 2020 Redundant Valves Improvement Project

14. COUNCIL MEMO #175-20: Request for Authorization to Approve the Purchase of an E-One Single Axle 100’ Quint Apparatus – Joliet Fire Department

15. COUNCIL MEMO #176-20: Request for Authorization to Purchase Two (2) Chevrolet Malibu Vehicles for the Planning Department

16. COUNCIL MEMO #177-20: Request for Authorization to Approve a Professional Services Agreement for the Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant Project Plan

17. COUNCIL MEMO #178-20: Request for Authorization for the Approval of Additional Hourly Services Request for Fee Authorization – Proposed Rock Run Crossing Public Private Crossing Public Private Partnership

18. COUNCIL MEMO #179-20: Request for Authorization Fund the Public Safety Mobile Device Project

19. COUNCIL MEMO #180-20: Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for Axon Fleet 2

20. COUNCIL MEMO #181-20: Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for Mobile Equipment Installation to DH Wireless

B. AMENDMENTS, CHANGE ORDERS AND PAYMENTS:

1. COUNCIL MEMO #183-20: Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 2 for the 2019 Sanitary Sewer Cleaning and Televising Program

COUNCIL MEMO #183-20

2. COUNCIL MEMO #184-20: Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 7 for the 2018 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project

COUNCIL MEMO #184-20

3. COUNCIL MEMO #185-20: Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 8 for the Downtown Sanitary and Storm Sewer Improvement Program

COUNCIL MEMO #185-20

4. COUNCIL MEMO #186-20: Request for Authorization to Approve Amendment No. 10 for the Professional Services Agreement for the 2017 Sanitary Sewer Investigations and Rehabilitation Program

COUNCIL MEMO #186-20

5. COUNCIL MEMO #187-20: Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 1 for the Eastside Wastewater Treatment Plant Phosphorus Removal Project

Motion to approve Council Memos #183-20 through #187-20 was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

Motion seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman.

Motion carried by the following vote:

NAYS: None.

XIII. CITY MANAGER:

The City Manager briefly discussed the City's efforts to respond in accordance with continuous changes due to the coronavirus and commitment to providing uninterrupted services to the community.

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

At the request of Councilwoman Gavin, Mr. Jackson gave a brief update on the suggested soil testing at 10 S. Richard Street.

Councilman Hug discussed the lack of substantive economic development in the city.

XV. PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Mayor O'Dekirk and Mr. Jackson discussed briefly discussed the offer made to Mr. Dixon for the purchase of 10 S. Richards Street and future soil testing at said property.

Councilman Turk brief discussed his visit to 10 S. Richards Street and asked Mr. Jackson to bring a quick resolution for said property.

Councilwoman Gavin concurred with Councilman Turk and shared her concerns for the sinking of the driveway at 10 S. Richards Street and also for the property next door to Mr. Dixon's property.

A brief discussion was held regarding the City honoring the offer made to Mr. Dixon in 2017. Mr. Dixon was referred to the City attorneys.

XVI. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:

Councilman Dickinson asked everyone to take care of their health.

Councilwoman Gavin elderly care and sick and shut-in thanked United Way for coming before Council. She also discussed the homeless population

Councilman Mudron highlighted St. Patrick's Day.

Councilwoman Quillman wished everyone a happy St. Patrick’s Day. She asked everyone to check on neighbors and take precautions with the pets during the COVID-19 and advised people not to go out unless necessary.

Mayor O'Dekirk highlighted his Press Conference and discussed his constant contact with the Governor's Office. He also discussed continued City services during COVID-19. He highlighted the City implementation of services to senior citizens during this time. He thanked all city employees, first responders, and staff for their work during COVID-19.

XVII. ADJOURNMENT:

Motion to adjourn was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman.

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

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