City of Joliet City Council met Dec. 7.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
INVOCATION:
Pastor Vinton Ritchey, First Christian Church, 1701 Laraway Road
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:
ROLL CALL:
Present: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk, Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager James V. Capparelli and Corporation Counsel Sabrina Spano
PRESENTATION:
Exchange Club of Joliet-Golden Deeds Award Presentation
George Bode, President of the Exchange Club of Joliet, presented the Exchange Club of Joliet with the Golden Deeds Award he honored Dr. Jon Strotkamp, CEO Amita Health and Dr. Karla Guseman, Superintendent Joliet Township High Schools, Deputy Chief Carey, and Councilwoman Quillman.
Councilwoman Quillman and Deputy Chief Carey thanked the Exchange Club for their recognition and also thanked everyone that participated in the vaccination clinic.
MAYOR:
Representatives from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) briefly discussed the repairs to the Jefferson Street bridge and the anticipated reopening of the bridge mid-January.
A brief discussion was held regarding future maintenance to the other bridges and Cass Street becoming a permanent two-way street.
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: Remove Council Memo #546-21: Lease Agreement for the Public Utilities Engineering Staff Office Relocation to Bays Rialto Building, LLC in the amount of $150,000.12 from Consent Agenda and vote on it separately.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS:
Kamar Tiller, owner/petition, spoke in favor of Council Memo #551-21: 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.
A brief discussion was held regarding CAPA's support of this project.
APPOINTMENTS:
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Public Service
Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Monday, December 6, 2021 Public Service Committee Meeting.
Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4139?view_id=6&redirect=true
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes:
Regular Payroll for September 10 - September 23, 2021 - $3,454,853.15
Regular Payroll for September 24 - October 7, 2021 - $3,330,923.85
Regular Payroll for October 8 - October 21, 2021 - $3,411,460.32
Amendment No. 1 to the Phase I Lift Station Assessment and Design Engineering Program Professional Services Agreement to Trotter and Associates Inc. in the amount of $133,400.00
Change Order No. 3 for the 2021 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program to Performance Pipelining Inc. in the amount of ($267.18)
A motion was made by Councilman Guerrero, seconded by Councilwoman Hallums Quillman, to all said Consent Agenda items.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Lease Agreement for the Public Utilities Engineering Staff Office Relocation to Bays Rialto Building, LLC in the amount of $150,000.12
A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #546-21: Lease Agreement for the Public Utilities Engineering Staff Office Relocation to Bays Rialto Building, LLC in the amount of $150,000.12.
The City Manager briefly discussed the relocation of the Public Utilities
Engineering Staff.
A brief discussion was held regarding additional workspace at City Hall and the search for available office space downtown.
Dan Kallan informed the Council he has available office space downtown.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to table COUNCIL MEMO #546-21: Lease Agreement for the Public Utilities Engineering Staff Office Relocation to Bays Rialto Building, LLC in the amount of $150,000.12 to the December 21, 2021 Council Meeting.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ORDINANCES:
Ordinance Amending the 2021 Annual Budget for the City of Joliet and Award of Contract for the 2021 - 2022 Hazardous Tree Trimming and Removal Contract to Arbor Tek Services, Inc. in the amount of $199,612.44
A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #550-21: Ordinance Amending the 2021 Annual Budget for the City of Joliet and Award of Contract for the 2021 - 2022 Hazardous Tree Trimming and Removal Contract to Arbor Tek Services, Inc. in the amount of $199,612.44. (ORDINANCE NO. 18284)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin
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 motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #551-21: 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). (ORDINANCE NO. 18285)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Nay: Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman
Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution Authorizing the Submittal of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) to the Department of Housing and Urban Development
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #553-21: Resolution Page 5 of 8
City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 7, 2021
Authorizing the Submittal of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. (RESOLUTION NO. 7715)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Amendment to the Existing Lease with Verizon Wireless
A motion was made by Councilman Joseph Clement, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #554-21: Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Amendment to the Existing Lease with Verizon Wireless. (RESOLUTION NO. 7716)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Resolution Approving an Amendment to Article X, Section 17 and Exhibit A of the Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the City of Joliet and Joliet Fire Fighters IAFF Local 44, AFL-CIO
A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #555-21: Resolution Approving an Amendment to Article X, Section 17 and Exhibit A of the Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the City of Joliet and Joliet Fire Fighters IAFF Local 44, AFL-CIO. (RESOLUTION NO. 7717)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Resolution Approving Agreement with Heritage Corridor Convention and Visitor's Bureau for the Administration of City Related Marketing and Tourism Promotions
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #556-21: Resolution Approving Agreement with Heritage Corridor Convention and Visitor's Bureau for the Administration of City Related Marketing and Tourism Promotions. (RESOLUTION NO. 7718)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
CITY MANAGER:
NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation): Mayor O'Dekirk highlighted the Holiday Lights map on the city's website.
A brief discussion was held regarding publishing the City newsletter.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Dan Kallan spoke regarding the disrepair of the old Barett's Hardware building.
The City Manager stated dialogue has begun with the property owner concerning the condition of the building.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilman Clement thanked the City Manager and staff for trees being replaced.
Councilman Mudron highlighted December 7th and thanked all those who served and are still serving.
Councilwoman Quillman highlighted Pearl Harbor and congratulated the local State Football champions. She thanked everyone involved in the vaccine effort and for the award.
Councilwoman Reardon also congratulated the area football teams on their championships.
Mayor O'Dekirk congratulated all the football teams as well as Father Valente - St. Anthony's Church with a street sign being dedicated in his honor. He highlighted the Holiday Parade and tree lighting ceremony, Catholic Charities event, Santa Send Off (route posted on the City's website). He wished Councilwoman Gavin well.
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, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
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