City of Joliet City Council Met Jan. 19.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
INVOCATION:
Brother Ed Arambasich, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 404 N. Hickory Street
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:
ROLL CALL:
Present: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Herb Lande, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon and Councilman Michael F. Turk
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager James V. Capparelli and Corporation Counsel Sabrina Spano
INTRODUCTIONS:
Newly Appointed Interim Police Chief - Dawn Malec
Newly Appointed Deputy Police Chiefs - Sherrie Blackburn, Robert Brown, and Carlos Matlock
Interim Police Chief Dawn Malec thanked the Mayor and Council for the opportunity to serve the City of Joliet.
Deputy Police Chief of Operations Robert Brown introduced himself and briefly discussed his responsibilities and thanked the Mayor and Council for the opportunity to serve the community.
Deputy Police Chief of Administration Sherrie Blackburn introduced herself and briefly discussed her responsibilities and thanked the Mayor and Council for the opportunity to serve the community.
Deputy Police Chief of Investigations Carlos Matlock introduced himself and thanked the Mayor and Council for the opportunity to serve the community.
Mr. Sanchez and Mr. Barragen with We are the Community Organization highlighted their event providing children with gifts and families with food.
MAYOR:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk, to approve the agenda as written.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Herb Lande, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon and Councilman Michael F. Turk
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS:
John Sheridan spoke, via a phone call, opposing Joliet Slammer's request for rate changes.
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page.
APPOINTMENTS:
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance
Councilman Turk gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, January 19, 2021 Finance Committee Meeting.
Public Service
Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, January 19, 2021 Public Service Committee Meeting.
Stadium
Attachments: slammers2020 revised
Councilman Mudron gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, January 12, 2021 Stadium Committee Meeting.
Nick Semaca, Joliet Slammers gave a presentation overviewing the 2020 season. He discussed changes made as a result of COVID restrictions, including benefits to local businesses, the disappointing attendance, and revenue loss. He also discussed additional changes for 2021.
Mr. Semaca asked for a lease modification moving from a fixed rent to a variable rent; and asked for a 6% of total revenue.
A lengthy discussion was held regarding the proposal for the lease amendment, COVID relief, and multi-uses for the stadium.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes:
Pre-Council Meeting - December 14, 2020
Council Meeting - December 15, 2020
Pre-Council Meeting - January 4, 2021
Council Meeting - January 5, 2021
Special Council Meeting - January 8, 2021
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk, to approve the minutes for:
Pre-Council Meeting - December 14, 2020
Council Meeting - December 15, 2020
Pre-Council Meeting - January 4, 2021
Council Meeting - January 5, 2021
Special Council Meeting - January 8, 2021
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Herb Lande, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon and Councilman Michael F. Turk
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS: PUBLIC HEARINGS:
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ORDINANCES:
Ordinances Associated with Westside Joliet Real Estate LLC Subdivision
Ordinance approving a Preliminary Plat of Westside Joliet Real Estate LLC Subdivision (P-14-2020)
Ordinance approving a Final Plat of Westside Joliet Real Estate LLC Subdivision, Unit 1 (FP-9-2020)
Ordinance approving a Record Plat of Westside Joliet Real Estate LLC Subdivision, Unit 1 (RP-12-2020)
Ordinance approving a Special Use Permit to allow a self-storage facility that includes indoor, climate-controlled and outdoor mini-storage units in a B-3 (General Business) zoning district, located at 2100 Essington Road (PETITION 2020-48)
A brief discussion was held amongst Councilman Hug and Acting Planning Director Jim Torri concerning the proposed mini-storage, including the lighting conditions at 2100 Essington Road.
Mike Hansen, Petitioners Attorney, informed the Council the petitioner is working with the City to conform the project to the satisfaction of the residents adjacent to this project.
A motion was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #40-21: Ordinances Associated with Westside Joliet Real Estate LLC Subdivision
Ordinance approving a Preliminary Plat of Westside Joliet Real Estate LLC Subdivision (P-14-2020)
(ORDINANCE NO. 18169)
Ordinance approving a Final Plat of Westside Joliet Real Estate LLC
Subdivision, Unit 1 (FP-9-2020)
(ORDINANCE NO. 18170)
Ordinance approving a Record Plat of Westside Joliet Real Estate LLC Subdivision, Unit 1 (RP-12-2020)
(ORDINANCE NO. 18171)
Ordinance approving a Special Use Permit to allow a self-storage facility that includes indoor, climate-controlled and outdoor mini-storage units in a B-3 (General Business) zoning district, located at 2100 Essington Road (PETITION 2020-48). (ORDINANCE NO. 18172)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Herb Lande, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon and Councilman Michael F. Turk
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Ordinance Approving the Reclassification of .45 Acres Located at 1127-1131 N. Broadway Street from R-2 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning to B-3 (General Business) Zoning (Z-9-2020)
A motion was made by Councilman Murdon, seconded by Councilwoman Gavin, to adopt Council Memo #41-21 Ordinance Approving the Reclassification of .45 Acres Located at 1127-1131 N. Broadway Street from R-2 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning to B-3 (General Business) Zoning (Z-9-2020).
Councilman Hug began a brief discussion regarding the possibility of restricting traffic from this office building directly onto Route 53. As a result of the discussion, Councilman Hug made a motion for this item to be tabled.
A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to table COUNCIL MEMO #41-21: Ordinance Approving the Reclassification of .45 Acres Located at 1127-1131 N. Broadway Street from R-2 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning to B-3 (General Business) Zoning (Z-9-2020).
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Herb Lande, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon and Councilman Michael F. Turk
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Ordinance approving a Variation of Use to allow telecommunication antennas and support equipment, a B-3 (General Business) use, in an R-3 (One & Two Family Residential) zoning district, located at 510 Columbia Street (PETITION 2020-53)
Ordinance approving a Special Use Permit to allow telecommunication antennas and support equipment, located at 510 Columbia Street (PETITION 2020-54)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #42-21: Ordinance approving a Variation of Use to allow telecommunication antennas and support equipment, a B-3 (General Business) use, in an R-3 (One & Two Family Residential) zoning district, located at 510 Columbia Street (PETITION 2020-53) (ORDINANCE NO. 18173)
Ordinance approving a Special Use Permit to allow telecommunication antennas and support equipment, located at 510 Columbia Street (PETITION 2020-54). (ORDINANCE NO. 18174)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Herb Lande, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon and Councilman Michael F. Turk
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Ordinances Proposing the Establishment of the 2021 Special Service Area No’s 1 and 2
A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #43-21: Ordinances Proposing the Establishment of the 2021 Special Service Area No’s 1 and 2.
Ordinance Proposing The Establishment Of The 2021 Joliet Special Service Area No. 1 – Charity Avenue (Nowell Avenue – 120’ East Of Helen Avenue)/ Helen Avenue (Doris Avenue- Charity Avenue)
(ORDINANCE NO. 18175)
Ordinance Proposing The Establishment Of The 2021 Joliet Special Service Area No. 2 –Harwood (Sterling - Cass)
(ORDINANCE NO. 18176)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Herb Lande, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon and Councilman Michael F. Turk
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Ordinances Associated with Timber Oaks, Unit 3 Subdivision:
Ordinance Approving the Preliminary Planned Unit Development for Timber Oaks, Unit 3 (PUD-2-20)
Ordinance Approving the Reclassification of 6 Acres at the Southeast Corner of Timber Ridge Court and S.E. Frontage Road from B-3 (General Business) and I-1 (Light Industrial) to R-4 (Low-Density, Multi-Family Residential) Zoning (Z-8-20)
Ordinance Approving the Vacation of a 10’ Sanitary Sewer Easement, a 10’ Stormwater Detention Easement and 15’ Drainage and Utility Easement located at the Southeast Corner of Timber Ridge Court and S.E. Frontage Road
(V-6-20)
Councilwoman Quillman read an email she received in opposition of this project.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Quillman, seconded by Councilman Hug, to table Council Memo #44-21: Ordinances Associated with Timber Oaks, Unit 3 Subdivision.
The motion failed by the following votes:
AYE: Councilwoman Reardon, Councilman Hug, Councilman Lande, Councilwoman Quillman.
NAYS: Councilman Turk, Councilwoman Gavin, Councilman Morris, Councilman Mudron, Mayor O'Dekirk.
A lengthy discussion was held regarding this development and the lack of notification to Timber Ridge residents concerning the project.
A motion was made by Councilman Turk, seconded by Councilwoman Gavin, to adopt Council Memo #44-21: Ordinances Associated with Timber Oaks, Unit 3 Subdivision.
Further discussion was held regarding the developer being required to contact the residents concerning this project; therefore, the motion was amended.
A motion was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt as amended COUNCIL MEMO #44-21: Ordinances Associated with Timber Oaks, Unit 3 Subdivision:
Ordinance Approving the Preliminary Planned Unit Development for Timber Oaks, Unit 3 (PUD-2-20)
(ORDINANCE NO. 18177)
Ordinance Approving the Reclassification of 6 Acres at the Southeast Corner of Timber Ridge Court and S.E. Frontage Road from B-3 (General Business) and I-1 (Light Industrial) to R-4 (Low-Density, Multi-Family Residential) Zoning (Z-8-20)
(ORDINANCE NO. 18178)
Ordinance Approving the Vacation of a 10’ Sanitary Sewer Easement, a 10’ Stormwater Detention Easement and 15’ Drainage and Utility Easement located at the Southeast Corner of Timber Ridge Court and S.E. Frontage Road (V-6-20) with the discussed condition to require notification to the residents.
(ORDINANCE NO. 18179)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Herb Lande, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon and Councilman Michael F. Turk
Nay: Councilman Larry E. Hug and Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Ordinance Declaring Certain Properties as Public Nuisances 45-21
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #45-21: Ordinance Declaring Certain Properties as Public Nuisances. (ORDINANCE NO. 18180)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Herb Lande, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon and Councilman Michael F. Turk
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Ordinances Associated with Ketone Business Center Subdivision:
Ordinance Approving the Revised Preliminary Plat of Ketone Business Center Subdivision (P-13-20)
Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of Ketone Business Center Subdivision, Unit 3 (FP-8-20)
Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of Ketone Business Center Subdivision, Unit 3 (RP-11-20)
A motion was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk, seconded by
Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #46-21: Ordinances Associated with Ketone Business Center Subdivision:
Ordinance Approving the Revised Preliminary Plat of Ketone Business Center Subdivision (P-13-20)
(ORDINANCE NO. 18181)
Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of Ketone Business Center Subdivision, Unit 3 (FP-8-20)
(ORDINANCE NO. 18182)
Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of Ketone Business Center
Subdivision, Unit 3 (RP-11-20).
(ORDINANCE NO. 18183)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Herb Lande, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon and Councilman Michael F. Turk
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution Authorizing the Submittal of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) to the Department of Housing and Urban Development
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #48-21: Resolution Authorizing the Submittal of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. (RESOLUTION NO. 7615)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Herb Lande, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon and Councilman Michael F. Turk
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the 2019 MFT Roadways Resurfacing Contract B - MFT Section 19-00521-00-RS in the amount of $36,114.19
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #49-21: Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the 2019 MFT Roadways Resurfacing Contract B - MFT Section 19-00521-00-RS in the amount of $36,114.19. (RESOLUTION NO. 7616)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Herb Lande, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon and Councilman Michael F. Turk
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Resolution to Include Cash Payments Related to Health Insurance as IMRF Earnings
A brief discussion was held regarding this Council Memo and clarifying if this cash payment related to health insurance is taxable income.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Michael F. Turk, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #50-21: Resolution to Include Cash Payments Related to Health Insurance as IMRF Earnings. (RESOLUTION NO.7617)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Herb Lande, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon and Councilman Michael F. Turk
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
BIDS AND CONTRACTS:
AWARD OF CONTRACTS:
Award of Contract for the Well Rock 1 Rehabilitation Project to Cahoy Group in the amount of $253,729.00
Professional Engineering Services Agreement for the Aux Sable Wastewater Treatment Plant Screening Improvements to Donahue & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $42,500.00
Award of Contract for Managed Print Services 54-21 Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Contract for the Aux Sable Wastewater Treatment Plant Devicenet Upgrade to Wunderlich-Malec in the amount of $58,800.00
Amended Award of Contract to the Forest Park Phase 2 Water Main Improvements Project to Austin Tyler Construction in the amount of $1,489,133.50
Award of Contracts for Information Technology Professional Services
Council Memos Approved
A motion was made by Councilwoman Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Gavin, to approve Council Memos #52-21 through #57-21.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Herb Lande, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon and Councilman Michael F. Turk
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
AMENDMENTS, CHANGE ORDERS AND PAYMENTS:
Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $ 36,114.19 and Payment Request No. 5 and Final in the amount of $100,100.89 for the 2019 Roadways Resurfacing Contract B - MFT Section 19-00521-00-RS to Austin Tyler Construction
Change Order No. 2 for the GPS / AVL Professional Services Contract to Skyhawk Telematics in the amount of $11,142.00
Change Order No. 1 for the Rock Run Water Tower
Reconditioning Project to Era Valdivia Contractors in the amount of $9,350.00
Council Memos Approved
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Turk, to approve Council Memos #58-21 through #60-21.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Herb Lande, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon and Councilman Michael F. Turk
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
CITY MANAGER:
City Manager Jim Capparelli discussed information provided to the City Council regarding the way the City will be doing business going forward. He asked for the Mayor's and Council's feedback.
NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation):
Councilman Mudron spoke regarding a request for more information from Southland Water Agency and requested to postpone the vote.
Mayor O'Dekirk asked Fire Chief Blaskey and Deputy Chief Carey to discuss the COVID vaccine implementation. Fire Chief Blaskey stated the Fire Department is offering their assistance to help the County move forward with their vaccination process. A lengthy discussion was held regarding the available of the vaccine, symptoms, shelf life after thawing, and City's staff inability to get additional information concerning the vaccines. Mayor O'Dekirk officially requesting the county contact the City tomorrow regarding COVID vaccination plans.
Mayor O'Dekirk briefly discussed the State's passage of a law enforcement bill and a related item on the City of Naperville agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
There were no Public Comments this evening.
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilwoman Gavin discussed the new leadership at the Joliet Police Department and thanked the outgoing Joliet Police Department leadership for their service.
Mayor and Council gave accolades to Jim Trizna, Director of Public Works, on his retirement.
Mr. Trizna discussed his background and career with the City. He thanked the residents, Mayor and Council for his opportunity to serve the City of Joliet.
CLOSED SESSION to discuss the following subjects:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to enter into closed session to discuss personnel, collective bargaining, land acquisition or conveyance, pending or threatened litigation after which the meeting will be adjourned.
The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Herb Lande, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon and Councilman Michael F. Turk
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
ADJOURNMENT:
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