City of Joliet City Council met Sept. 7

By Angelica Saylo Pilo

Dec 8, 2021

City of Joliet City Council met Sept. 7.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

INVOCATION:

Father William Dewan, Cathedral of St. Raymond/Sacred Heart, 604 N. Raynor Avenue

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

MAYOR:

APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to approve the Agenda as written.

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:

None.

APPOINTMENTS:

COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:

CTIS

Councilwoman Reardon gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Wednesday, August 25, 2021 CTIS Committee Meeting.

Link:

https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4062?view_id=6&redirect=true

Public Safety

Councilwoman Quillman and Jim Rouse, Police Sergeant, gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, September 7, 2021 Public Safety Committee Meeting.

Link:

https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4056?view_id=6&redirect=true

Public Service

Councilman Morris gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, September 7, 2021 Public Service Committee Meeting.

Link:

https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4051?view_id=6&redirect=true

Rialto Square Theatre - Update

Councilman Mudron gave a brief update on the reopening of the Rialto Theatre due to the COVID-19 pandemic, upcoming events, and a grant for capital improvements available to qualified shuttered venue operators.

CONSENT AGENDA:

Approval of Minutes:

Pre-Council Meeting - August 16, 2021

Council Meeting - August 17, 2021

Invoices Paid Report

Position Vacancies

Regular Payroll for June 18 - July 1, 2021 - $3,420,236.50

Regular Payroll for July 2 - July 15, 2021 - $3,381,539.44

Award of Contract for the 2021 Roadways Resurfacing Contract B - MFT Section No. 21-00541-00-RS to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of $2,413,582.69

Award of Contract for the 2021 Sanitary Sewer Point Repairs Project - Various Locations to Brandt Excavating, Inc. in the amount of $134,780.61

Award of Contract for the Emergency Repairs to the Rock 3 Well to Water Well Solutions Illinois LLC in the amount of $257,500.00

Award of a Professional Engineering Services Contract for the Phase I Engineering for N Chicago Street (W Jefferson Street - E Webster Street) Streetscape Reconstruction Project - MFT Sect. 21-00545-00-PV to Civiltech Engineering Inc. in an amount not to exceed $299,229.00

Amendment No. 4 in the amount of ($3,288.14) and Payment Request No. 12 and Final in the amount of $13,211.07 to Willett Hofmann & Associates, Inc. for the Phase II Engineering Services for the Garnsey Avenue Over Spring Creek Improvement Project - MFT Section No. 11-00443-00-BR

Consent Agenda Items Approved

A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilwoman Reardon, to approve all Consent Agenda Items.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:

Issuance of a Class “B” Liquor License at 401 Woodruff

Road- The Old Joliet Haunted Prison.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #407-21: Issuance of a Class “B” Liquor License at 401 Woodruff Road- The Old Joliet Haunted Prison.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:

ORDINANCES:

Ordinance Accepting a Plat of Easement at 2901 Channahon Road for the Crow Joliet Trucking Terminal Development

A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by

Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #408-21: Ordinance Accepting a Plat of Easement at 2901 Channahon Road for the Crow Joliet Trucking Terminal Development. (ORDINANCE NO. 18252)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

RESOLUTIONS:

Resolution Accepting the Dedication of Right-of-Way from the Troy Community Consolidated School District 30-C for Theodore Street adjacent to the Troy Middle School

A motion was made by Councilman Joseph Clement, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #410-21: Resolution Accepting the Dedication of Right-of-Way from the Troy Community Consolidated School District 30-C for Theodore Street adjacent to the Troy Middle School. (RESOLUTION NO. 7684)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Resolution Accepting the Grant of a Public Utility, Sidewalk, and Landscape Easement from the Troy Community Consolidated School District 30-C for Theodore Street adjacent to the Troy Middle School

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by

Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #411-21: Resolution Accepting the Grant of a Public Utility, Sidewalk, and Landscape Easement from the Troy Community Consolidated School District 30-C for Theodore Street adjacent to the Troy Middle School. (RESOLUTION NO. 7685)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Resolution Accepting the Grant of a Public Utility, Sidewalk, and Landscaping Easement from the Troy Community Consolidated School District 30-C for Theodore Street adjacent to the William B. Orenic Intermediate School

A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #412-21: Resolution Accepting the Grant of a Public Utility, Sidewalk, and Landscaping Easement from the Troy Community Consolidated School District 30-C for Theodore Street adjacent to the William B. Orenic Intermediate School. (RESOLUTION NO. 7686)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Resolution Accepting a Temporary Cul-De-Sac Easement Agreement at 2903 Schweitzer Road for the H&K Subdivision Lot 1 - 2800 Schweitzer Road Development

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #413-21: Resolution Accepting a Temporary Cul-De-Sac Easement Agreement at 2903 Schweitzer Road for the H&K Subdivision Lot 1 - 2800 Schweitzer Road Development. (RESOLUTION NO. 7687)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Resolution Accepting an Off-Site Easement for Storm Water Detention for Westside Joliet Real Estate Subdivision LLC, Unit 1

A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #414-21: Resolution Accepting an Off-Site Easement for Storm Water Detention for Westside Joliet Real Estate Subdivision LLC, Unit 1. (RESOLUTION NO. 7688)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the 2021 Roadways Resurfacing Contract B - MFT Sect. No. 21-00541-00-RS in the amount of $2,413,582.69

A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #415-21: Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the 2021 Roadways Resurfacing Contract B - MFT Sect. No. 21-00541-00-RS in the amount of $2,413,582.69. (RESOLUTION NO. 7689)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Resolution Appropriating Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds for the Professional Engineering Services Contract for the Phase I Engineering for N Chicago Street (W Jefferson Street - E Webster Street) Streetscape Reconstruction Project - MFT Section No. 21-00545-00-PV in the amount of $250,252.00

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #416-21: Resolution Appropriating Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds for the Professional Engineering Services Contract for the Phase I Engineering for N Chicago Street (W Jefferson Street - E Webster Street) Streetscape Reconstruction Project - MFT Section No. 21-00545-00-PV in the amount of $250,252.00. (RESOLUTION NO. 7690)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

CITY MANAGER:

The City Manager did not have a report this evening.

NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation):

Councilman Guerrero briefly discussed a storm that came through the area. The City Manager informed the public to report an public right-of-way tree damage to the Public Works Department or utilize the city's engagement online/app service request system CitizenVue.

Councilman Hug briefly discussed the city's budget process and the needed $12.5 million for resurfacing and repair.

Mayor O'Dekirk briefly discussed a Press Release Lake Michigan allocation. PUBLIC COMMENTS:

None.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:

Councilman Clement thanked the Director of Public Works Greg Ruddy and City Arborist Jim Teiber for their response to the numerous calls concerning city trees.

Councilman Hug thanked the Joliet Fire Department for attending to people with high heat index related incidents at high school football games last week.

Councilwoman Quillman highlighted a ribbon cutting at Liberty Meadows for their Rent-to-Own program and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame event at the Rialto.

Councilwoman Reardon thanked the fire department for their CPR certification program.

Mayor O'Dekirk highlighted the Liberty Meadows ribbon cutting, Lion's Electric tour, CN Railroad forum, and Joliet Police Department swearing in of 14 new Police Officers.

CLOSED SESSION to discuss the following subjects:

A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, 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:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

ADJOURNMENT:

https://joliet.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=885860&GUID=371236FE-85DA-4740-8B3B-928CC4B8559D

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