City of Joliet City Council met June 1.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
INVOCATION:
Pastor Lonnie Posley, New Canaan Land Christian Church, 225 E. Clinton Street
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:
ROLL CALL:
Present: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk, Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager James V. Capparelli and Corporation Counsel Sabrina Spano
CLOSED SESSION to discuss the following subjects:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to enter into closed session to discuss personnel, collective bargaining, land acquisition or conveyance, pending or threatened litigation after which the meeting will reconvene.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Meeting Reconvened at 7:11 p.m. with all members of the Council in attendance.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to approve the Agenda as written with the following change: 1) Remove Council Memo #275-21: Position Vacancies from Consent Agenda and vote on each position vacancy separately.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS:
John Philipchuck, Attorney representing Speedway, LLC., spoke regarding the approval of Council Memo #288-21: Ordinance Amending Chapter 4, Sections 4-1, 4-15(b), 4-23, 4-30, and Repealing Sections 4-12(p) and 4-39, Ordinances of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances, Amending Liquor Code to Allow Package Sales and Video Gaming at Gas Stations.
Mike Mikuska, Joliet Petroleum, spoke in favor of Council Memo 288-21.
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page.
APPOINTMENTS:
Appointment to Joliet Committee and Commissions
A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to appoint Councilwoman Quillman to serve as liaison to the Will-Joliet Bicentennial Park Board.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Appointment to Joliet Committee and Commissions
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to appoint Bob Wunderlich to the Plan Commission replacing James Capparelli.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Land Use & Legislative
Councilman Morris gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Thursday, May 27, 2021 Land Use and Legislative Committee Meeting.
Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/3930?view_id=6&redirect=true
Prison
Councilwoman Gavin gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, May 25, 2021 Prison Committee Meeting.
Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/3922?view_id=6&redirect=true
Public Service
Councilman Morris gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, June 1, 2021 Public Service Committee Meeting.
Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/3932?view_id=6&redirect=true
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes:
Pre-Council Meeting - May 17, 2021
Council Meeting - May 18, 2021
Regular Payroll for March 12 to March 25, 2021 - $3,265,773.36
City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 1, 2021
Regular Payroll for March 26 to April 8, 2021 - $3,497,848.59 277-21
Regular Payroll for April 9 - April 22, 2021 - $3,498,923.12 278-21
Purchase of 1 (one) E-One Platform Apparatus from Fire Services, Inc. not to exceed the amount of $1,600,000.00
Award of a Professional Services Contract for the 2021 Decorative Streetlight Upgrades Project to Graybar Services, Inc. in the amount to $277,176.42
2021 Electrical Materials Purchase Order to Graybar Services, Inc. in the amount of $249,136.74
Change Order No. 1 in the amount of ($7,941.58) and Payout No. 1 and Final for the Youngs Avenue (Cass Street-South End) Storm Sewer Improvement Project - 2021 to Construction by Camco in the amount of $30,696.53
Change Order No. 2 to the 2020-2024 Snow Removal Contract for the Commuter Lot Area to Snow Systems in the amount of $29,400.00
Amended Change Order No. 3 for the 2020 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program to Performance Pipelining Inc. in the amount of $2,947.50
Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for the Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant Project Plan to Strand Assoc Inc. in the amount of $25,000.00
Consent Agenda Items Approved
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilwoman Reardon, to approve all said Consent Agenda Items.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk and Councilman Larry E. Hug Position Vacancies
A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #275-21: Position Vacancies to fill three firefighter positions and any subsequent vacancies.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
A motion was made by Councilman Terry Morris, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #275-21: Position Vacancies to fill one Public Relations Manager and any subsequent vacancies.
The motion failed by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero and Councilman Terry Morris
Nay: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #275-21: Position Vacancies to fill one Grant Writer position and any subsequent vacancies.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Nay: Councilman Larry E. Hug and Councilman Pat Mudron 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 Timber Oaks Unit 3 Subdivision:
Ordinance Approving the Final Planned Unit Development of Timber Oaks, Unit 3 Subdivision (PUD-1-21)
Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of the Planned Unit Development of Timber Oaks, Unit 3 Subdivision (RP-6-21)
Councilwoman Quillman briefly discussed an email sent to the Council from Cynthia Hamilton regarding this item.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #287-21: Ordinances Associated with Timber Oaks Unit 3 Subdivision:
Ordinance Approving the Final Planned Unit Development of Timber Oaks, Unit 3 Subdivision (PUD-1-21)
(ORDINANCE NO. 18228)
Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of the Planned Unit Development of Timber Oaks, Unit 3 Subdivision (RP-6-21).
(ORDINANCE NO. 18229)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution Declaring intent to Negotiate Creation of a new Water Commission to provide Lake Michigan Water
A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #290-21: Resolution Declaring intent to Negotiate Creation of a new Water Commission to provide Lake Michigan Water. (RESOLUTION NO. 7651)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Resolution Approving the Dedication of a Drainage and Access Easement for the Rock Run Crossings Development
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #291-21: Resolution Approving the Dedication of a Drainage and Access Easement for the Rock Run Crossings Development. (RESOLUTION NO. 7652)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Resolution Approving an Agreement for the Purchase and Sale of Real Property with Natural Gas Pipeline Company Of America LLC
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #292-21: Resolution Approving an Agreement for the Purchase and Sale of Real Property with Natural Gas Pipeline Company Of America LLC. (RESOLUTION NO. 7653)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
CLOSED SESSION:
A motion was made by Councilman Guerrero, seconded by Councilwoman Gavin, to enter into closed session to discuss litigation.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Meeting Reconvened at 7:53 p.m. with all members of the Council in attendance.
Ordinance Amending Chapter 4, Sections 4-1, 4-15(b), 4-23, 4-30, and Repealing Sections 4-12(p) and 4-39, Ordinances of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances, Amending Liquor Code to Allow Package Sales and Video Gaming at Gas Stations
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #288-21: Ordinance Amending Chapter 4, Sections 4-1, 4-15(b), 4-23, 4-30, and Repealing Sections 4-12(p) and 4-39, Ordinances of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances, Amending Liquor Code to Allow Package Sales and Video Gaming at Gas Stations. (ORDINANCE NO. 18230)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Terry Morris and Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman
Nay: Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Resolution Repealing Resolution 7550 and Granting a Liquor License to Lambert Enterprises for the Premises at 1529 N. Broadway Street
A motion was made by Councilman Joseph Clement, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #293-21: Resolution Repealing Resolution 7550 and Granting a Liquor License to Lambert Enterprises for the Premises at 1529 N. Broadway Street. (RESOLUTION NO. 7654)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Terry Morris and Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman
Nay: Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
CITY MANAGER:
The City Manager announced Eva-Marie Tropper as the new Director of Community Development.
NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation): None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Peggy Grahndal spoke regard the State of Illinois Senate's passage of HB1711 Humane Pet Store bill.
Jerry Hervey spoke regarding slumlords.
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 Clement spoke in support of Joliet Police Officers. Mayor O'Dekirk also spoke regarding his support and the residents' support of the police. Councilwoman Gavin and Councilman Guerrero also expressed their support of police officers.
Councilman Hug spoke in favor of the police and thanked veterans for their service in honor of Memorial Day.
Councilman Morris thanked Jim Torri for taking on the responsibilities of the Director of Community Development during the replacement search.
Councilman Mudron highlighted the vaccination volunteers and thanked the Chicago White Sox for their support of these individuals by giving them free tickets. He also welcomed Eva-Marie and thanked Jim Torri.
Councilwoman Quillman spoke in support of the police department and the passage of the Illinois Senate Bill to protect puppies.
Mayor O'Dekirk highlighted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Valor Nutrition and the Joliet Fire Department Memorial Service at St. John's Church. He thanked veterans and their families for the service and sacrifice. He also thanked his mother-in-law and wished her a belated Happy Mother's Day and congratulated his step-daughter Madison Palacios on her eight-grade graduation and winning of the President's Award at St. Paul's.
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adjourn.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
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