City of Joliet City Council met April 5

By Philip Gonzales

Jul 22, 2021

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

INVOCATION:

Father Chris Groh, Police and Fire Chaplin, St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, 127 S. Briggs 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: Interim City Manager James V. Capparelli and Corporation Counsel Sabrina Spano

MAYOR:

State of the City - Mayor O'Dekirk

The Mayor gave a condensed version of the State of the City Address. He reviewed last years finances, including the effects of COVID; gave an overview of the City's leadership role in the COVID response, including the vaccine response; the City's response to civil unrest - Joliet Police Department minimized the damage and maintained control; and the historic decision of choosing Chicago as the new water source for the City. The Mayor spoke about recent Economic Development - NorthPoint project, reopening of Chicago Street, Tony Finer Foods located at Jefferson and Larkin, downtown developments, Cullinan property at I-55 and I-80, and the Harbor Freight Distribution Center.

Councilman Hug thanked Councilwoman Quillman for putting the well-being of others before herself and her campaign by focusing on getting the community vaccinated. He also spoke regarding NorthPoint.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

A motion was made by Councilman Herb Lande, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to approve the agenda as written with the following change: Remove Council Memo #163-21:

Approval of 2021 Vehicle Purchase Schedule from Consent Agenda to be voted on separately.

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:

No email comments were received.

Edward Rueittiger, President of the Three Rivers Association of Realtors, spoke in favor of proposed changes to the Historic Preservation Ordinance.

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:

Public Safety

Councilwoman Quillman and Chief Information Officer Dave Braner gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Thursday, March 30, 2021 Public Safety Committee Meeting.

Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/3827?view_id=6&redirect=true

Public Service

Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Monday, April 5, 2021 Public Service Committee Meeting.

Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/3833?&redirect=true

CONSENT AGENDA:

Approval of Minutes:

Pre-Council Meeting - March 15, 2021

Council Meeting - March 16, 2021

2020 Annual City Collector’s Report

Position Vacancies

Digital Evidence Vendor Selection

Award of Contract for Cradlepoint Replacement Project

Award of Contract for the 2021 Public Works Landscape Restoration Program to Seasons Landscape in the amount of $35,226.00

Award of Price Agreements for the 2021 Street Maintenance Materials Contracts

a) City of Joliet Aggregate Price Agreement Contract

b) City of Joliet Bituminous Patching Materials Contract

Award of Contract for the 2021 On-Call Lead Water Service Line Replacement Program to Stip Bros. Excavating, Austin Tyler Construction, Inc., and Brandt Excavating, Inc. in the amount of $350,000.00 based on unit prices provided in their bids

Award of Contract for the 2021 Utilities Restoration Program to Lindblad Construction, Construction by Camco, and P.T. Ferro Construction in an amount not to exceed of $600,000.00 based on unit prices provided in their bids

Award of Contract for Additional Cameras and Door Access for Existing Genetec System at Joliet Police Department to Videotec Corporation for $187,874.00

Professional Engineering Services Agreement for Phase II Engineering Services for the Olympic Boulevard (Houbolt Road - Rock Run Creek) Roadway Extension and Improvements to Patrick Engineering, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $2,407,705.00

Change Order No. 2 and Final Payment for the Demolition of 100-106 E. Washington Street

Change Order No.1 for Additional Cameras and Door Access for Existing Genetec System at Police Department

Payment for Emergency Water Main Repairs and Valve

Replacements to Austin Tyler Construction in the amount of $40,252.88

Consent Agenda Items Approved

A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilwoman Reardon, to approve said Consent Agenda items.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Approval of the 2021 Vehicle Purchase Schedule

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #163-21: Approval of the 2021 Vehicle Purchase Schedule.

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

LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:

Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Dunkin Restaurant at 3000 Maple Road

A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #176-21: Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Dunkin Restaurant at 3000 Maple Road.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Gas N’ Wash Car Wash at 3000 Maple Road

A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #177-21:

Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Gas N’ Wash Car Wash at 3000 Maple Road.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a McDonald’s Restaurant at 2885 Plainfield Road

A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #178-21: Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a McDonald’s Restaurant at 2885 Plainfield Road.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

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:

Ordinance Amending the 2021 Annual Budget for the City of Joliet to include Funding of $440,830.00 and Approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Engineering Services for the Project Management Services to Oversee the Houbolt Road (I-80 - US Route 6) Interchange Modification and Roadway Reconstruction Project Phase I, II, and III to T.Y. Lin International in an amount not to exceed $740,830.00

At the request of Mayor O'Dekirk, the City Manager explained the expenditure for this item is for the Phase 1 engineering allowing the city oversight of the project.

Councilman Hug discussed cost sharing and the city's oversight of the project. A brief discussion was held regarding the Houbolt bridge project.

A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #180-21: Ordinance Amending the 2021 Annual Budget for the City of Joliet to include Funding of $440,830.00 and Approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Engineering Services for the Project Management Services to Oversee the Houbolt Road (I-80 - US Route 6) Interchange Modification and Roadway Reconstruction Project Phase I, II, and III to T.Y. Lin International in an amount not to exceed $740,830.00. (ORDINANCE NO. 18200)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Chapter 31, Article V, Section 31-281.F Requirements of Unpolluted Discharges

A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #181-21: Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Chapter 31, Article V, Section 31-281.F Requirements of Unpolluted Discharges. (ORDINANCE NO. 18201)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

RESOLUTIONS:

Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Forest Preserve District of Will County and the City of Joliet for a Public Bikeway along Essington Road and Theodore Street

A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #183-21: Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Forest Preserve District of Will County and the City of Joliet for a Public Bikeway along Essington Road and Theodore Street. (RESOLUTION NO. 7634)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Resolution Entering into a Memorandum of Understanding with Cullinan Joliet, LLC

A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #184-21: Resolution Entering into a Memorandum of Understanding with Cullinan Joliet, LLC. (RESOLUTION NO. 7635)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Resolution Authorizing a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Subrecipient Agreement with Holsten Human Capital Development for Public Services Activities

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Terry Morris, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #185-21: Resolution Authorizing a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Subrecipient Agreement with Holsten Human Capital Development for Public Services Activities. (RESOLUTION NO. 7636)

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

Resolution Authorizing a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Subrecipient Agreement with Senior Services Center of Will County, Inc.

Mayor O'Dekirk thanked all those for their work at Senior Services and expressed his support of this item.

A motion was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #186-21: Resolution Authorizing a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Subrecipient Agreement with Senior Services Center of Will County, Inc. (RESOLUTION NO. 7637)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Resolution Authorizing a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Subrecipient Agreement with Holsten Human Capital Development for Rehabilitation to their Food Pantry

A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #187-21: Resolution Authorizing a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Subrecipient Agreement with Holsten Human Capital Development for Rehabilitation to their Food Pantry. (RESOLUTION NO. 7638)

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

Resolution Accepting Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Low Interest Loan L175465 for the 2021 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program

A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #188-21: Resolution Accepting Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Low Interest Loan L175465 for the 2021 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program. (RESOLUTION NO. 7639)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Resolution Accepting Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Low Interest Loan L175431 for the 2021 Water Main Rehabilitation Program

A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #189-21: Resolution Accepting Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Low Interest Loan L175431 for the 2021 Water Main Rehabilitation Program. (RESOLUTION NO. 7640)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Resolution Declaring Certain City of Joliet Property as Surplus

A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #190-21: Resolution Declaring Certain City of Joliet Property as Surplus. (RESOLUTION NO. 7641)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

CITY MANAGER:

Mr. Capparelli asked for future communication recommendations between him and the Mayor and Council since a recent confidential email he sent was given to the media.

Mayor O'Dekirk concurred with the City Manager that personnel matters should not be discussed with the media.

NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation):

Mayor O'Dekirk thanked the City Manager and Chief Malec for addressing unresolved administrative issues from the last police administration.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Karl Ferrel spoke regarding a Citizens Review Board. He also requested the Council submit a letter to the Department of Justice and Attorney General for possible police misconduct in the Eric Lurry case.

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:

Councilman Hug encouraged residents to vote tomorrow.

Councilman Turk thanked the City Manager, Derek Conley, and Gabe Friend for their assistance with Senor Tequilla on Jefferson Street.

Mayor O'Dekirk discussed the Council returning to the dais and the possibility of life returning to normal with the administration of the COVID vaccines.

CLOSED SESSION to discuss the following subjects:

A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to enter into closed session to discuss personnel and litigation after which the meeting will adjourn.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

ADJOURNMENT:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mBwRw4PpMZe4nUCcq-sMaI2i9wlbhkN90m3LjICRGRQ/edit

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