City of Joliet Special City Council Met Jan. 28.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
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
PRESENTATION:
Alternative Water Source Program Update and Next Steps
Director of Public Works Allison Swisher introduced the project team, gave an update and overview of the alternative water source program.
Ms. Swisher gave a presentation reviewing the history of the alternative water source project, Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies, and the 2020 evaluation.
An overview of public engagement efforts were highlighted as well as revisions to the November CDWM Preliminary Water Supply Agreement.
Next Steps for preliminary design, engineering, funding, regional outreach, and other activities were discussed.
Mayor O'Dekirk thanked Ms. Swisher, all the consultants, members of the Environmental Committee, Hammond Mayor McDermott, and Chicago Mayor Lightfoot for their involvement in one of the biggest decisions the City and this Council will make.
Councilman Hug concurred with the Mayor but said this will probably be one of the biggest decisions any Joliet Councilmember will make. He also said that choosing an alternative water source was out of necessity. He briefly discussed the Illinois State Water Survey and discussed the Southland water option.
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS:
Suzanna Ibarra spoke regarding affordability concerns for safe, clean water. Cesar Guerrero spoke regarding concerns on the community outreach efforts on this issue and affordability.
Carl Farrell spoke regarding affordability for the water rate increases.
Jeremy Brzcyki spoke regarding concerns on the crib system for the Hammond option. Jonathon Marquardt spoke regarding sustainability concerns.
Public Comment emails received related to this subject were forwarded to the Mayor and Council.
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page.
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding items listed on the agenda, except for items listed under Public Hearing. Anyone speaking on an agenda item is entitled to speak for a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff and the City Council do not generally respond to public comments. The City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the Council shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
ORDINANCES:
Ordinance Selecting a Source of Lake Michigan Water and Approving a Preliminary Agreement and Approval of Amendment No.1 for the Alternative Water Source Program for Preliminary Design of a Source of Lake Michigan Water
Option 1: Selection of the New Indiana Intake Alternative as the source of Lake Michigan water for the City of Joliet which includes approval of the following:
a. An Ordinance selecting the New Indiana Intake Alternative as the source of Lake Michigan water and approving a Preliminary Access Agreement with the City of Hammond, Indiana.
b. An Amendment #1 to the Alternative Water Source Program Professional Services Agreement for preliminary design of a source of Lake Michigan water via a new Indiana Intake to Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. in the amount of $24,514,782.00.
Option 2: Selection of the Chicago Department of Water Management Alternative as the source of Lake Michigan water for the City of Joliet which includes approval of the following:
a. An Ordinance selecting the Chicago Department of Water Management for a source of Lake Michigan water and approving a Preliminary Agreement with Respect to an Anticipated Water Supply Agreement with the City of Chicago, Illinois.
b. An Amendment #1 to the Alternative Water Source Program Professional Services Agreement for preliminary design of a source of Lake Michigan water via the Chicago Department of Water Management to Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. in the amount of $17,920,901.00.
Per the request of Councilwoman Quillman, Director of Public Works Allison Swisher gave an overview of the outreach efforts to inform the residents.
A lengthy discussion was held regarding the selection process for the
Professional Service Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, the current water main replacement program, placement of the intake of the new source, water safety and quality, projected rates, and the need to choose a new water alternative source.
Additional discussion was held on efforts to minimize the rate increases and options to partner with other municipalities.
A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug for Option 1: An Ordinance selecting the New Indiana Intake Alternative as the source of Lake Michigan water and approving a Preliminary Access Agreement with the City of Hammond Indiana; however, the motion did not receive a second motion. Therefore, the motion died on the floor.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #61-21: Ordinance Selecting a Source of Lake Michigan Water and Approving a Preliminary Agreement and Approval of Amendment No.1 for the Alternative Water Source Program for Preliminary Design of a Source of Lake Michigan Water
Option 2: Selection of the Chicago Department of Water Management Alternative as the source of Lake Michigan water for the City of Joliet which includes approval of the following:
a. An Ordinance selecting the Chicago Department of Water Management for a source of Lake Michigan water and approving a Preliminary Agreement with Respect to an Anticipated Water Supply Agreement with the City of Chicago, Illinois.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Herb Lande, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon and Councilman Michael F. Turk
Nay: Councilman Larry E. Hug
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #61-21: Ordinance Selecting a Source of Lake Michigan Water and Approving a Preliminary Agreement and Approval of Amendment No.1 for the Alternative Water Source Program for Preliminary Design of a Source of Lake Michigan Water
Option 2: Selection of the Chicago Department of Water Management Alternative as the source of Lake Michigan water for the City of Joliet which includes approval of the following:
b. An Amendment No. 1 to the Alternative Water Source Program Professional Services Agreement for preliminary design of a source of Lake Michigan water via the Chicago Department of Water Management to Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. in the amount of $17,920,901.00.
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
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Suzanna Ibarra spoke regarding the need for body cameras.
Jonathon Marquardt spoke regarding the need for body cameras.
Candace Quinerly spoke regarding concerns on today's officer involved shooting and the need for police reform and body cameras.
Cesar Guerrero spoke regarding concerns on the community outreach for the water program.
Carl Farrell concerns regarding water safety and police officer shooting and need for body cameras.
Jerry Hervey spoke regarding police concerns and the need for body cameras.
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page.
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding non-agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff, and the City Council do not generally respond to public comments. The City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the Council shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adjourn.
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 Page 5 of 5
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