City of Joliet City Council met Dec. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo

Mar 1, 2022

City of Joliet City Council met Dec. 2.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

INVOCATION:

Pastor Solomon Jothi, Crystal Lawns Church of the Nazarene, 2424 Caton Farm Road

PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:

ROLL CALL:

Councilwoman Gavin attended the meeting remotely.

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

City Manager James V. Capparelli and Corporation Counsel Sabrina Spano

MAYOR:

APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to approve the Agenda with the following change: Remove Council Memo #559-21: Award of Contract for the Repair of the Old Joliet Prison Smokestack to Bulley & Andrews in the Amount of $248,288.00 from Consent Agenda and vote on it 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:

Angela Ortiz spoke in opposition of Council Memo #571-21 and #572-21.

Ericka Gonzalez spoke in opposition of Council Memo #571-21 and #572-21.

Stevie Guzman - Alipio spoke in opposition of Council Memo #571-21 and #572-21.

Doug Kasper spoke in opposition of Council Memo #571-21 and #572-21.

Flex Ortiz spoke in opposition of Council Memo #571-21 and #572-21.

APPOINTMENTS:

MAYOR PRO TEM:

A motion was made by Councilman Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Hug, to appoint Councilman Morris as Mayor Pro Tem for the period January 1, 2022 through March 31, 2022.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Finance

Councilman Mudron gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, December 21, 2021 Finance Committee Meeting.

Link:

https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4155?view_id=6&redirect=true

Public Service

Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Monday, December 20, 2021 Public Service Committee Meeting.

Link:

https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4152?view_id=6&redirect=true

CONSENT AGENDA:

Approval of Minutes:

Pre-Council Meeting - December 6, 2021

Council Meeting - December 7, 2021

Special Council Meeting (Budget) - December 8, 2021

Special Council Meeting (Budget) - December 13, 2021

Invoices Paid Report

Position Vacancies 557-21

Award of Contract for Emergency Roof Replacement at 815 Campbell Street to Adler Roofing in the amount of $56,420.00

Award of Contract for the Repair of the Old Joliet Prison Smokestack to Bulley & Andrews in the Amount of $248,288.00

A brief discussion was held regarding the smokestack.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #559-21: Award of Contract for the Repair of the Old Joliet Prison Smokestack to Bulley & Andrews in the Amount of $248,288.00. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye::Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon

Nay: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug and Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Award of Contract for the Motor Fuel Purchase - 2022 - REVISED

Award of Contract for Professional Service for the Design / Permitting / Drafting for the Chicago Street (Jefferson - Webster) Water Main Improvement Project to CivilTech Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $38,911.99

Approval of a Lease Agreement for the Public Utilities Engineering Staff Office Relocation to Bays Rialto Building, LLC in the amount of $150,000.12

Councilman Guerrero briefly discussed Council Memo #562-21.

Change Order No. 1 for Purchase of Golf Carts for the Public Utilities Division Contract to Harris Golf Cars in the amount of $17,350.00

Change Order No. 2 for the Summit Street (Stone Street-Bridge Street) Roadway Improvement Project - CDBG 2021 to Austin Tyler Construction in the amount of $23,294.00 and Payment Request No. 4 and Final in the amount of $58,545.31

Change Order No. 1 for time extension on the Lead Service Line Replacement Phase 2C to Austin Tyler Construction

Change Order No. 1 for the Lead Service Replacement Phase 2 B to Stip Bros Excavating in the amount of $126,341.65 and Payment Estimate No. 7 and Final in the amount of $629,939.22

Change Order No. 1 for the Florence Park Phase 1 B

Watermain Improvements Project to Brandt Excavating in the amount of ($61,912.23) and Payment Estimate No. 5 and Final in the amount of $161,007.91

Change Order No. 1 for the Reedwood Phase 1B Water Main Improvement Project to Brandt Excavating in the amount of ($149,993.92) and Payment Estimate No. 6 and Final in the amount of $197,176.24

Consent Agenda Items Approved

A motion was made by Councilman Clement, seconded by Councilwoman Reardon, to approval all said Consent Agenda Items.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

Resolution Approving an Annexation Agreement for 61.45 Acres Located West of Chicago Street at Emerald Drive (A-11-21)

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 Terry Morris, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #570-21: Resolution Approving an Annexation Agreement for 61.45 Acres Located West of Chicago Street at Emerald Drive (A-11-21). (RESOLUTION NO. 7719)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to moving Council Memos #574-21 through #577-21 up on the Agenda to be voted on before the next Public Hearing.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Resolution Approving the Annexation and Development Agreement for Approximately 2,179.296 Acres with East Gate Logistics Park Chicago, LLC for Compass Business Park (A-13-21)

The City Clerk open the public hearing for Council Memo #571-21 and #572-21.

Chris Regis, Inspector General, read the Public Hearing speaking rules.

Tom George, Vice President of Acquisitions - NorthPoint, highlighted changes made from last year.

Tom Osterberger, Attorney representing East Gate Logistics Park Chicago, LLC., spoke regarding traffic studies.

Julia Baum Coldwater was sworn-in and spoke in opposition of Council Memos #571-21 and #572-21.

Delilah LeGrett was sworn-in and spoke in opposition of Council Memos #571-21 and #572-21.

Stephanie Irvine was sworn-in and spoke in opposition of Council Memos #571-21 and #572-21.

Matthew Robbins was sworn-in and spoke in opposition of Council Memos #571-21 and #572-21.

Coley O'Connell was sworn-in and spoke in opposition of Council Memos #571-21 and #572-21.

Stacy Meyers spoke in opposition of Council Memos #571-21 and #572-21.

Robert Fioretti spoke in opposition of Council Memos #571-21 and #572-21.

Mike Adrieanson requested this project be tabled.

Gerald Heinrich spoke in opposition of Council Memos #571-21 and #572-21.

Michelle Peterson spoke in opposition of Council Memos #571-21 and #572-21

Dominic Orlando spoke in opposition of Council Memos #571-21 and #572-21.

Ronald Adamski spoke in opposition of Council Memos #571-21 and #572-21.

Christina Sammet spoke in opposition of Council Memos #571-21 and #572-21.

Dave Harris spoke in opposition of Council Memos #571-21 and #572-21.

Alejandro Guiterrez spoke in opposition of Council Memos #571-21 and #572-21.

Tricia Maas spoke in opposition of Council Memos #571-21 and #572-21.

Brian Podest spoke in opposition of Council Memos #571-21 and #572-21.

James Walsh spoke in opposition of Council Memos #571-21 and #572-21.

Kevin Pomaykala spoke in opposition of Council Memos #571-21 and #572-21.

Julie Friebele spoke in opposition of Council Memos #571-21 and #572-21.

Jim Baltas spoke in opposition of Council Memos #571-21 and #572-21.

Dave Harris briefly added to his comments.

Mike Diad spoke in opposition of Council Memos #571-21 and #572-21.

Councilman Morris exited the meeting at 8:48 p.m. and reentered the meeting 8:49 p.m.

Councilman Hug exited the meeting at 8:58 and reentered the meeting 8:58 p.m.

No further public comments were made, therefore, the City Clerk closed the Public Hearing.

A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #571-21: Resolution Approving the Annexation and Development Agreement for Approximately 2,179.296 Acres with East Gate Logistics Park Chicago, LLC for Compass Business Park (A-13-21). (RESOLUTION NO. 7720)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon

Nay: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin and Councilman Cesar Guerrero

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Resolution Approving the Annexation Agreement for 117.36 Acres with Wakal Limited Partnership (A-15-21)

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by

Councilman Joseph Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #572-21: Resolution Approving the Annexation Agreement for 117.36 Acres with Wakal Limited Partnership (A-15-21). (RESOLUTION NO. 7721)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:

ORDINANCES:

Ordinance Approving the Annexation of 61.45 Acres Located West of Chicago Street at Emerald Drive (A-11-21)

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #574-21: Ordinance Approving the Annexation of 61.45 Acres Located West of Chicago Street at Emerald Drive (A-11-21). (ORDINANCE NO. 18286)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Ordinance Approving the Classification of 61.45 Acres Located West of Chicago Street at Emerald Drive to I-1 (Light Industrial) Zoning (A-11-21)

A motion was made by Councilman Joseph Clement, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #575-21: Ordinance Approving the Classification of 61.45 Acres Located West of Chicago Street at Emerald Drive to I-1 (Light Industrial) Zoning (A-11-21). (ORDINANCE NO. 18287)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Ordinance Approving a Reclassification of 5.436 Acres at the West Side of Chicago Street at Emerald Drive and Marcella Avenue from B-3 (General Business) to I-1 (Light Industrial) Zoning (Z-5-21)

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #576-21: Ordinance Approving a Reclassification of 5.436 Acres at the West Side of Chicago Street at Emerald Drive and Marcella Avenue from B-3 (General Business) to I-1 (Light Industrial) Zoning (Z-5-21). (ORDINANCE NO. 18288)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow Truck and Trailer Parking, Cartage, and Truck and Trailer Repair, Including Body Work and Painting (ZBA 2021-63)

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #577-21: Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow Truck and Trailer Parking, Cartage, and Truck and Trailer Repair, Including Body Work and Painting (ZBA 2021-63). (ORDINANCE NO. 18289)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Ordinance Approving the Annexation of Certain Contiguous Parcels Subject to Annexation and Development Agreement with East Gate Logistics Park Chicago, LLC for Compass Business Park (A-13-21)

A motion was made by Councilman Terry Morris, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #578-21: Ordinance Approving the

Annexation of Certain Contiguous Parcels Subject to Annexation and

Development Agreement with East Gate Logistics Park Chicago, LLC for Compass Business Park (A-13-21). (ORDINANCE NO. 18290)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon

Nay: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin and Councilman Cesar Guerrero

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Ordinance Approving and Affirming the Zoning Classification to I-1 Light Industrial Zoning of all Property Subject to the Annexation and Development Agreement with East Gate Logistics Park Chicago, LLC for Compass Business Park within the Municipal Boundaries of Joliet (Z-9-21)

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #579-21: Ordinance Approving and Affirming the Zoning Classification to I-1 Light Industrial Zoning of all Property Subject to the Annexation and Development Agreement with East Gate Logistics Park Chicago, LLC for Compass Business Park within the Municipal Boundaries of Joliet (Z-9-21). (ORDINANCE NO. 18291)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon

Nay: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin and Councilman Cesar Guerrero

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Ordinance Approving the Annexation of 117.36 Acres Subject to an Annexation Agreement with Wakal Limited Partnership (A-15-21)

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #580-21: Ordinance Approving the Annexation of 117.36 Acres Subject to an Annexation Agreement with Wakal Limited Partnership (A-15-21). (ORDINANCE NO. 18292)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Ordinance Approving a Zoning Classification of 117.36 Acres to I-1 Light Industrial Zoning (Z-10-21)

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #581-21: Ordinance Approving a Zoning Classification of 117.36 Acres to I-1 Light Industrial Zoning (Z-10-21). (ORDINANCE NO. 18293)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

RESOLUTIONS:

Resolution Approving a Cable Television Franchise

Agreement between the City of Joliet and Comcast

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #583-21: Resolution Approving a Cable Television Franchise Agreement between the City of Joliet and Comcast. (RESOLUTION NO. 7722)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Economic Incentive Agreement with CarMax Auto Superstores, Inc.

Mayor O'Dekirk expressed his approval of development beginning at this location.

A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #584-21: Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Economic Incentive Agreement with CarMax Auto Superstores, Inc.. (RESOLUTION NO. 7723)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Para Transit Local Share Agreement with Pace and to Apply for Grant Funds Available Under Title XX of the Social Security Act

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #585-21: Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Para Transit Local Share

Agreement with Pace and to Apply for Grant Funds Available Under Title XX of the Social Security Act. (RESOLUTION NO. 7724)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Resolution Authorizing Approval and Execution of An Employment Agreement for the Position of City Manager with James V. Capparelli

A motion was made by Councilman Joseph Clement, seconded by Councilman Terry Morris, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #586-21: Resolution Authorizing Approval and Execution of An Employment Agreement for the Position of City Manager with James V. Capparelli. (RESOLUTION NO. 7725)

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 Jan Hallums Quillman

Nay: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

CITY MANAGER:

The City Manager thanked the Council for approving his contract.

NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation):

Councilman Hug requested a memo be placed on the January 4, 2022 Council Agenda rescinding a contract for services with Plainfield Community Consolidated Schools.

Councilwoman Gavin spoke regarding a project presented by the VOA for the Hope Manor Property located on the old Silver Cross Property. She requested the VOA come before the Council to discuss this project. She also requested that the streetlights be inspected along Woodruff Road.

A brief discussion was held regarding the VOA project coming before the Plan Commission.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Robin Anderson spoke regarding the death of her daughter Ravin Littlejohn. Doris Jones spoke regarding the death of Ravin Littlejohn.

Lisa Walters spoke regarding the death of Anthony Dunn.

Minnie Walters Heath spoke regarding the death of her son Anthony Dunn.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:

Councilman Clement wished everyone a Merry Christmas.

Councilwoman Gavin thanked everyone for their well wishes and wished everyone Happy Holidays.

Councilman Hug wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Councilman Morris wished everyone a Merry Christmas.

Councilman Mudron wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and highlighted the Santa Send-Off Parade.

Councilwoman Quillman highlighted the Santa Send-Off Parade and wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Councilwoman Reardon highlighted the American Legion Band Sounds of Christmas at the Rialto Square Theatre.

Mayor O'Dekirk highlighted a ribbon cutting at the Nail Academy, Santa Send-Off Parade, and Lion Electric walk through of their facility. He wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

ADJOURNMENT:

A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to adjourn.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

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