City of Joliet City Council Met April 20.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
INVOCATION:
Brother Ed Arambasich, Fire Chaplin, 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 Caparelli and Corporation Counsel Sabrina Spano
MAYOR:
Proclamation Arbor Day 2021
Councilwoman Quillman read a Proclamation issued by Mayor O'Dekirk recognizing April 30, 2021 as Arbor Day in the City of Joliet.
Rita Renwick and Mary Schoenheider accepted the Proclamation.
Kim Gordon, Principal of Woodland Elementary School, presented the awards for the Poster Contest winners; Saory Wong - Trees are Best; Madison Esters - Trees are Magical; Carolina De LaTorre - Without Trees We Can't Breathe; DeAsia Stevenson- The Talking Clouds going to eat an applie; Lesli Navarrete = Untitled; Sofia Parmo - Stop Cutting Trees; Antonella Contreras - Trees Are Life; Eduardo Arriaga - Untitled; Monica Reyes - Summer Days, Isabella Garcia - We Need Trees for Many Things.
Jim Teiber, City Arborist, thanked the Mayor and Council for their support and also thanked Rita Renwick for all her help.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
A motion was made by Councilman Herb Lande, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, 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:
Christian Spesia, Attorney, spoke in favor of Council Memo 218-21: Ordinance Approving the Reclassification of 2800 Schweitzer Road from I-TC (Intermodal Terminal-Industrial Park) to I-TB (Intermodal Terminal-Transportation Equipment) Zoning.
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page.
APPOINTMENTS:
Mayor O'Dekirk recommended Rosa Hernandez be appointed to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners.
A motion was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to appoint Rosa Hernandez to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners.
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
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance
Councilman Turk gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, April 20, 2021 Finance Committee Meeting. Director of Public Utilities Allison Swisher gave an update on the Alternative Water Source.
Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/3857?view_id=6&redirect=true
Land Use & Legislative
Councilman Morris gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Wednesday, April 14, 2021 Land Use & Legislative Committee Meeting.
A brief discussion was held concerning the on-site liquor code Ordinance.
Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/3848?view_id=6&redirect=true
Public Service
Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Monday, April 19, 2021 Public Safety Committee Meeting.
Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/3854?view_id=6&redirect=true
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes:
Combined Council Meeting Minutes - April 5, 2021
Invoices Paid Report
Position Vacancies 191-21 Attachments: Approver Report
Regular payroll for February 12 - February 25 - $3,547,885.59 192-21
Regular payroll for February 26 - March 11 - $3,299,729.69 193-21
Award of Contract for Removal and Storage of Abandoned Vehicles
Award of Contract for the 2021 Roadway Resurfacing Contract A - MFT Sect. No. 21-00540-00-RS to Austin Tyler Construction in the amount of $274,111.44
Award of Contract for the Youngs Avenue (Cass Street - South End) Storm Sewer Improvements Project - 2021 to Construction by Camco Inc. in the amount of $38,638.11
Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Contract for the Repair to the No. 1 Sludge Storage Tank at the Eastside Wastewater Treatment Plant to Cady Inc. in the amount of $108,410.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Contract for the Emergency Repairs to the Princeton Well to Great Lakes Water Resources Group Inc. in the amount of $27,275.00
Award of Contract to ESRI for Licensing Renewal and Services
Award of Contract to Granicus for Website Refresh 201-21
Award of Contract for the 2021 Root Control Program to Duke’s Root Control in the amount of $64,557.00
Award of Contract for the Summit Street (Stone Street - Bridge Street) Roadway Improvement Project - Community Block Grant - 2021 TO Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the amount of $341,875.57
Change Order No. 4 for the Eastside Wastewater Treatment
Plant Phosphorus Removal Project to Williams Brothers Construction, Inc. in the amount of $13,895.09
Change Order No. 3 and Final Payout for the 2019 Sanitary Sewer Cleaning and Inspection Project to Hydro-Vision Technology in the amount of ($106,870.01)
Payment of the 2021 Membership Dues for the Lower DesPlaines Watershed Group in the amount of $91,389.20 Attachments: Approver Report
Consent Agenda Items Approved
A motion was made by Councilman Lande, seconded by Councilman Turk, to approve said Consent Agenda Items.
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 Resolution Associated with the Annexation of 13.6 Acres located at 2700 Mound Road (A-1-2021)
Ordinance Approving the Annexation of 13.6 Acres located at 2700 Mound Road
Ordinance Approving the Classification of 2700 Mound Road to I-2 (General Industrial) Zoning
Resolution Approving an Annexation Agreement for 2700 Mound Road
The City Clerk advised that this is a Public Hearing so any public comments would be in order at this time.
Mayor O’Dekirk opened the Public Hearing and asked if there were any comments.
No public comments were made, therefore, the City Clerk closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by
Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #208-21: Ordinances and Resolution Associated with the Annexation of 13.6 Acres located at 2700 Mound Road (A-1-2021)
Ordinance Approving the Annexation of 13.6 Acres located at 2700 Mound Road (ORDINANCE NO. 18202)
Ordinance Approving the Classification of 2700 Mound Road to I-2 (General Industrial) Zoning (ORDINANCE NO. 18202)
Resolution Approving an Annexation Agreement for 2700 Mound Road. (RESOLUTION NO. 7642)
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 AND RESOLUTIONS:
ORDINANCES:
Ordinance Amending Chapter 8, Article XI - Historic Preservation Ordinance
A motion was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk, seconded by
Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #210-21: Ordinance Amending Chapter 8, Article XI - Historic Preservation Ordinance. (ORDINANCE NO. 18204)
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 Amending the Numbering of Two Ordinances of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances
A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Herb Lande, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #211-21: Ordinance Amending the Numbering of Two Ordinances of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances. (ORDINANCE NO. 18205)
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 Repealing Chapter 7, Bicycles, Ordinance of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances
A motion was made by Councilman Herb Lande, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #212-21: Ordinance Repealing Chapter 7, Bicycles, Ordinance of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances.
(ORDINANCE NO. 18206)
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 Repealing Chapter 32, Weapons, Ordinance of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #213-21: Ordinance Repealing Chapter 32, Weapons, Ordinance of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances. (ORDINANCE NO. 18207)
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 Clarius Park Joliet Subdivision
Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of Clarius Park Joliet Subdivision, Phase 3 (FP-1-21)
Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of Clarius Park Joliet Subdivision, Phase 3 (RP-4-21)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #214-21: Ordinances Associated with Clarius Park Joliet Subdivision
Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of Clarius Park Joliet Subdivision, Phase 3 (FP-1-21)
(ORDINANCE NO. 18208)
Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of Clarius Park Joliet Subdivision, Phase 3 (RP-4-21)
(ORDINANCE NO. 18209)
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 Special Use Permit to allow a tire sales and tire service facility, located at 1665 Terry Drive (PETITION 2021-06)
A motion was made by Councilman Herb Lande, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #215-21: Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to allow a tire sales and tire service facility, located at 1665 Terry Drive (PETITION 2021-06). (ORDINANCE NO. 18210)
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 Special Use Permit to Allow an Auto Repair and Tire Business, located at 550 N. Chicago Street (ZBA 2021-11)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Michael F. Turk, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #216-21: Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow an Auto Repair and Tire Business, located at 550 N. Chicago Street (ZBA 2021-11). (ORDINANCE NO. 18211)
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 Vacation of a 13’ x 253’ Pedestrian Easement located at Chicago Street, North of Washington Street (V-1-21)
Resolution Accepting Dedication for a 80’ x 280.5’ Section of Public Right-of-Way to Extend Chicago Street to Washington Street
A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #217-21: Ordinance Approving Vacation of a 13’ x 253’ Pedestrian Easement located at Chicago Street, North of Washington Street (V-1-21) (ORDINANCE NO. 18212)
Resolution Accepting Dedication for a 80’ x 280.5’ Section of Public Right-of-Way to Extend Chicago Street to Washington Street. (RESOLUTION NO. 7643)
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 2800 Schweitzer Road from I-TC (Intermodal Terminal-Industrial Park) to I-TB (Intermodal Terminal-Transportation Equipment) Zoning (Z-1-21)
A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #218-21: Ordinance Approving the Reclassification of 2800 Schweitzer Road from I-TC (Intermodal Terminal-Industrial Park) to I-TB (Intermodal Terminal-Transportation Equipment) Zoning (Z-1-21). (ORDINANCE NO. 18213)
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 Declaring the Retention Policy of License Plate Recognition Data
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #220-21: Resolution Declaring the Retention Policy of License Plate Recognition Data. (RESOLUTION NO. 7644)
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 2021 MFT Roadways Resurfacing Contract A - MFT Sect. No. 21-00540-00-RS in the amount of $274,111.44
A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #221-21: Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the 2021 MFT Roadways Resurfacing Contract A - MFT Sect. No. 21-00540-00-RS in the amount of $274,111.44. (RESOLUTION NO. 7645)
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:
The City Manager briefly addressed an article in the Patch and the messaging of Joliet. NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation):
In response to Councilwoman Reardon's question, Arborist Jim Teiber discussed the need to maintenance parkway trees. A brief discussion was held regarding dead trees and the cost of trimming parkway trees.
In response to Mayor O'Dekirk's question, the City Manager briefly discussed reinstating the City newsletter.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
No email comments were received.
Margie Cepon spoke in opposition of the recent Joliet Patch article. She spoke in favor of the need for public art and a possible funding source. She thanked Councilwoman Gavin for the time she takes to work with the southeast side. Ms. Cepon also thanked Councilman Turk for his many years of service and all he has done for the community.
Councilman Turk thanked Ms. Cepon for her comments.
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 and the City Manager briefly discussed the importance of the canvas when revitalizing the murals.
Councilman Hug spoke regarding recent negative Joliet article in the Patch. Councilman Mudron spoke regarding COVID vaccination availability.
Councilwoman Quillman also discussed COVID vaccinations.
Mayor O'Dekirk thanked all the volunteers administering the COVID shots at Joliet West High School.
A brief discussion was held regarding the dates for the next Council meetings.
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, 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
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