City of Joliet City Council met Dec. 20.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
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
COUNCILWOMAN GAVIN ATTENDING REMOTELY
A motion was made by Mayor Robert O'Dekirk, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to approve Councilwoman Bettye Gavin attending the meeting remotely.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 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
MAYOR:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS:
Tom White spoke in favor of NorthPoint.
Doc Gregory, President Will/Grundy Trades, spoke in favor of NorthPoint. Mayor O'Dekirk invited Meg Millen to speak regarding the Star Wars Days event.
Megan Millen, Executive Director - Joliet Public Library, spoke regarding revisiting the opportunity to host Star Wars Days.
Councilwoman Quillman expressed her dismay of the cancellation of Star Wars Days.
AGENDA ITEM:
Discussion - City Manager's Recommended 2022 Annual Budget
The Finance Director explained the changes in the budget since the last discussions.
In addition, the City Manager briefly discussed hiring a public relations firm to assist with public relations.
CLOSED SESSION to discuss the following subjects:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to enter into closed session to discuss personnel.
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
The meeting reconvened at 5:50 p.m. with all Councilmembers in attendance, including Councilwoman Gavin attending remotely.
A straw poll was taken resulting in the Mayor and Council agreeing to adopt the budget.
APPOINTMENTS:
MAYOR PRO TEM:
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance
Public Service
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
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Award of Contract for Emergency Roof Replacement at 815 Campbell Street to Adler Roofing in the amount of $56,420.00
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Award of Contract for the Repair of the Old Joliet Prison Smokestack to Bulley & Andrews in the Amount of $248,288.00
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Award of Contract for the Motor Fuel Purchase - 2022 - REVISED
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
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
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
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
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
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
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
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Change Order No. 1 for time extension on the Lead Service Line Replacement Phase 2C to Austin Tyler Construction
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
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
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
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
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
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
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
PUBLIC HEARINGS: (Held on Tuesday, December 21, 2021)
Resolution Approving an Annexation Agreement for 61.45 Acres Located West of Chicago Street at Emerald Drive (A-11-21)
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
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)
Annexation & Development Agreement - Compass
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Resolution Approving the Annexation Agreement for 117.36 Acres with Wakal Limited Partnership (A-15-21)
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
A brief discussion was held regarding the Public Hearings.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ORDINANCES:
Ordinance Approving the Annexation of 61.45 Acres Located West of Chicago Street at Emerald Drive (A-11-21)
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
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)
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
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)
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
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)
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
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)
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
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)
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Ordinance Approving the Annexation of 117.36 Acres Subject to an Annexation Agreement with Wakal Limited Partnership (A-15-21)
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Ordinance Approving a Zoning Classification of 117.36 Acres to I-1 Light Industrial Zoning (Z-10-21)
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution Approving a Cable Television Franchise Agreement between the City of Joliet and Comcast
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Economic Incentive Agreement with CarMax Auto Superstores, Inc.
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
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
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Resolution Authorizing Approval and Execution of An Employment Agreement for the Position of City Manager with James V. Capparelli
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
CITY MANAGER:
The City Manager, in anticipation of a lengthy Council meeting tomorrow, briefly discussed the need for Council to maintain a quorum at all times during tomorrow's Council meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, 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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