City of Joliet City Council met Nov. 16.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
INVOCATION:
Pastor Larry Tyler, Second Baptist Church, 156 S. Joliet 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.
PRESENTATION:
CMAP Award Presentation to Allison Swisher
Erin Aleman, Executive Director with Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) presented the first agencies Regional Visionary Award to Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities.
Allison Swisher accepted the award and thanked the Mayor and Council for their support.
MAYOR:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, 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
Kathy Spieler spoke regarding Council Memo #539-21: Revised Ordinance Approving an Amendment to Section 47-15I (Regarding Adult Use Cannabis) of the Joliet Zoning Ordinance to Reduce the Residential Setback Requirement for an Adult-Use Cannabis Dispensing Organization from 250' to 100'. (ZO-1-21).
Bernadine Spieler concurred with Kathy Spieler's comments.
Mary Beth Gannon spoke regarding Council Memo #539-21.
Chuck Mascalino spoke in opposition of Council Memo #538-21: Ordinance Approving the Preliminary Planned Unit Development of Redwood Joliet Subdivision (PUD-2-21).
Christina Driscoll spoke in opposition of Council Memo #538-21.
Perry Jones spoke in opposition of Council Memo #538-21.
APPOINTMENTS:
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance
Councilman Mudron gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, November 16, 2021 Finance Committee Meeting.
Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4126?view_id=6&redirect=true
Land Use & Legislative
Councilman Morris gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Monday, November 8, 2021 Land Use and Legislative Committee Meeting.
Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4119?view_id=6&redirect=true
Public Service
Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Monday, November 15, 2021 Public Service Committee Meeting.
Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4122?view_id=6&redirect=true
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes:
Position Vacancies 516-21
Award of Contract for Body Worn Camera Program 517-21
Award of Contract for Emergency Repairs to the 11D No. 2 Booster Pump to Great Lakes Water Resources Group in the amount of $49,995.00
Award of Contract for HVAC Maintenance 2022-2026 to Anchor Mechanical, Inc. in the amount of $648,832.00
Award of Contract for Elevator Maintenance 2022-2026 to American Hoist & Manlift, Inc. in the amount of $108,426.00
Purchase of 88 SCBA Air Packs, 176 SCBA Air Bottles, and 114 SCBA Masks from Municipal Emergency Services
Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Contract for Unarmed Security Services for the Joliet Gateway Transportation Center to Allied Universal Security Systems in the amount of $198,673.31
Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for the Alternative Water Source Program Financial Planning / Rate Services Project to Burns & McDonnell Engineering Co. Inc. in the amount of $11,750.00
Amendment No. 2 for the 2020 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program Professional Service Agreement to RJN Group in the amount of $115,000.00
Amendment No. 2 to the Andres Medical Contract for CMS Medicare Ground Data Collection
Change Order No. 3 for the Charity Avenue / Nowell Avenue / Retta Court Roadway Project - MFT Section No. 18-00511-00-FP to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of ($8,610.05) and Payment Estimate No. 5 and Final in the amount of $15,070.37
Change Order No. 2 for the 2020 Sidewalk / Curb
Replacement Project to J & J Newell Concrete Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $12,514.76 and Payment Estimate No. 3 in the amount of $35,873.68
Change Order No. 1 for Time Extension on the Lead Water Service Line Replacement Phase I to Stip Bros Excavating
A motion was made by Councilwoman Reardon, seconded by Councilman Guerrero, 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 Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Annexation of 0.36 Acres at 2809 Wilshire Boulevard
Resolution Approving an Annexation Agreement for 2809 Wilshire Boulevard
Ordinance Approving the Annexation of 0.36 Acres at 2809 Wilshire Boulevard
Ordinance Approving the Classification of 2809 Wilshire Boulevard to R-2 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning
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 Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #530-21:
Annexation of 0.36 Acres at 2809 Wilshire Boulevard
Resolution Approving an Annexation Agreement for 2809 Wilshire Boulevard (RESOLUTION NO. 7713)
Ordinance Approving the Annexation of 0.36 Acres at 2809 Wilshire Boulevard (ORDINANCE NO. 18278)
Ordinance Approving the Classification of 2809 Wilshire Boulevard to R-2 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning
(ORDINANCE NO. 18279)
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
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: ORDINANCES:
Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow Construction of an Automobile and Truck Fueling Center, located at NWC of Route 53 & Laraway Road (PETITION 2021-59)
A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to deny COUNCIL MEMO #532-21: Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow Construction of an Automobile and Truck Fueling Center, located at NWC of Route 53 & Laraway Road (PETITION 2021-59).
The motion carried denying Council Memo #532-21 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
Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to Allow the Continuation of an Existing Rental Unit above a Garage (a Two-unit) in a R-2 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning District, Located at 429 Buell Avenue (ZBA 2021-43)
A brief discussion was held regarding when this item will be presented before Council again.
A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to table COUNCIL MEMO #533-21: Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to Allow the Continuation of an Existing Rental Unit above a Garage (a Two-unit) in a R-2 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning District, Located at 429 Buell Avenue (ZBA 2021-43).
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
Ordinance Approving the Vacation of a Portion of 3rd Avenue, East of Boulder Avenue (V-2-21)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Joseph Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #534-21: Ordinance Approving the Vacation of a Portion of 3rd Avenue, East of Boulder Avenue (V-2-21). (ORDINANCE NO. 18280)
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
Ordinance Accepting a Temporary Construction Easement at Lot 2 of Chicago Gravel Co. Subdivision for the Houbolt Road (Interstate 80 - US Route 6) Interchange Modification and Roadway Reconstruction Project - MFT Section No. 16-00503-00-PV
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #535-21: Ordinance Accepting a Temporary Construction Easement at Lot 2 of Chicago Gravel Co. Subdivision for the Houbolt Road (Interstate 80 - US Route 6) Interchange Modification and Roadway Reconstruction Project - MFT Section No. 16-00503-00-PV.
(ORDINANCE NO. 18281)
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
Ordinances Associated with Joliet Logistics Park Subdivision
Ordinance Approving the Re-Approval of the Preliminary Plat for Joliet Logistics Park Subdivision (P-8-21)
Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of Joliet Logistics Park Subdivision, Phase 2 (FP-6-21)
Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of Joliet Logistics Park Subdivision, Phase 2 (RP-10-21)
A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to table COUNCIL MEMO #536-21: Ordinances Associated with Joliet Logistics Park Subdivision to the January 4, 2022 Council Meeting.
Ordinance Approving the Re-Approval of the Preliminary Plat for Joliet Logistics Park Subdivision (P-8-21)
Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of Joliet Logistics Park Subdivision, Phase 2 (FP-6-21)
Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of Joliet Logistics Park Subdivision, Phase 2 (RP-10-21).
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
Ordinance Approving Revised Preliminary Plat of Mound Road Commercial Park Subdivision (P-6-21)
A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #537-21: Ordinance Approving Revised Preliminary Plat of Mound Road Commercial Park Subdivision (P-6-21). (ORDINANCE NO. 18282)
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
Ordinance Approving the Preliminary Planned Unit Development of Redwood Joliet Subdivision (PUD-2-21)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to table COUNCIL MEMO #538-21: Ordinance
Approving the Preliminary Planned Unit Development of Redwood Joliet Subdivision (PUD-2-21) to the January 4, 2022 Council Meeting.
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
Revised Ordinance Approving an Amendment to Section 47-15I (Regarding Adult Use Cannabis) of the Joliet Zoning Ordinance to Reduce the Residential Setback Requirement for an Adult-Use Cannabis Dispensing Organization from 250’ to 100’. (ZO-1-21)
A brief discussion was held regarding the City's cannabis setbacks for schools.
A motion was made by Councilman Joseph Clement, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #539-21: Revised Ordinance Approving an Amendment to Section 47-15I (Regarding Adult Use Cannabis) of the Joliet Zoning Ordinance to Reduce the Residential Setback Requirement for an Adult-Use Cannabis Dispensing Organization from 250’ to 100’. (ZO-1-21).
The motion failed by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement and Councilman Cesar Guerrero
Nay: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Ordinance Amending Chapter 23: Article III: Sec. 23-62 - Amount of Fee of the Joliet Code of Ordinances
A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #540-21: Ordinance Amending Chapter 23: Article III: Sec. 23-62 - Amount of Fee of the Joliet Code of Ordinances. (ORDINANCE NO. 18283)
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 Accepting a 2021 Justice Assistance Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #542-21: Resolution Accepting a 2021 Justice Assistance Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance. (RESOLUTION NO. 7714)
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
CITY MANAGER:
None.
NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation): Councilman Hug spoke regarding future increase in water rates.
A brief discussion was held regarding the use of the cannabis taxes.
Councilwoman Quillman and Jim Torri, Director of Community Development briefly discussed the previously approved tire business located at Broadway and Hutchins.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Rose Mary Green spoke regarding the ways the city can improve the environment. Page 11 of 13
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Kathy Spieler wished Mayor O'Dekirk a happy birthday and thanked everyone for their vote on Council Memo #539-21. She also expressed her concerns with the reinvestment of cannabis tax funds.
Mary Beth Gannon concurred with Kathy Spieler and expressed her concerns with the disbursement of cannabis tax monies.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilman Clement wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Councilwoman Gavin wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Councilman Guerrero wished the officer well that was wounded earlier today.
Councilman Hug expressed his condolences to Joe Nordman and family for the passing of his daughter Josie.
Councilman Morris wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Councilman Mudron congratulated St. Joe's hospital on their new robotic lung machine, which is one of only two machines in the state of Illinois.
Councilwoman Quillman wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Councilwoman Reardon echoed everyone's comments.
Mayor O'Dekirk highlighted a meet and greet for Priscilla Cordero the new Executive Director for City Center Partnership, numerous Veteran's Day celebrations, a ribbon cutting at Hammel Woods for the Black Road bridge over I-55, Joliet Catholic Academy 4th in State women's volleyball team. He also wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and briefly discussed the incident that took place at the Wendy's on Center Street.
CLOSED SESSION:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilman Guerrero, 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:
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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