City of Joliet City Council met Jan. 18

By Philip Gonzales

Apr 6, 2022

City of Joliet City Council met Jan. 18.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

INVOCATION:

Brother Ed Arambasich, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 404 N. Hickory Street

PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:

ROLL CALL:

Councilwoman Gavin attended the meeting remotely.

Present: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan 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 Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Terry Morris, to approve the Agenda as written.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS:

Rod Tonelli with Ruettiger, Tonelli and Associates requested Council Memo #61-22: Resolution Denying a Special Use Permit to Allow a Women's Opioid Addiction Supportive Living Facility, Located at 1301 Copperfield Avenue be tabled.

Joe Mazzone spoke on behalf of DG Enterprises LLC regarding Council Memo #55-22: Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to Allow Continuation of a Three-unit, an R-4 (Multi-family Residential) Use, in an R-2 (Single-family Residential) Zoning District.

Robert Hernandez spoke in opposition of Council Memo #61-22.

COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:

CTIS

Councilwoman Reardon gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Wednesday, January 12, 2022 CTIS Committee Meeting.

Link:

Finance

Councilman Mudron gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, January 18, 2022 Finance Committee Meeting.

Link:

https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4167?view_id=6&redirect=true

Public Service

Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, January 18, 2022 Public Service Committee Meeting.

Link:

https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4166?view_id=6&redirect=true

CONSENT AGENDA:

Approval of Minutes:

Pre-Council Meeting - January 3, 2022

Council Meeting - January 4, 2022

Invoices Paid

Regular Payroll for October 22 - November 4, 2021 - $3,434,095.04

Regular Payroll for November 5 - November 18, 2021 - $3,546,603.59

Regular Payroll for November 19 - December 2, 2021 - $3,617,070.87

Regular Payroll for December 3 - December 16, 2021 - $3,513,208.88

Special Payroll for December 17, 2021 - $1,408,427.81 31-22

Award of Contract for the Charity Avenue / Helen Avenue Roadway Project - MFT Sect. No. 21-00537-00-FP to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of $358,916.83

Award of Contract for the Fairview Water Main Improvements Project to Steve Spiess Construction in the amount of $2,260,286.50

Award of Contract for the Ridgewood Phase 3 Water Main Improvements Project to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the amount of $1,292,292.00

Award of Contract for the West Acres Water Main Improvements Project to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of $2,563,156.08

Award of Contract for the EJ Walsh Subdivision Water Main Improvements Project to Construction by Camco, Inc. in the amount of $1,802,861.06

Award of Contract for the Buell / Western / Reed Water Main Improvements Project to Brandt Excavating Inc. in the amount of $1,060,194.61

Award of Contract to CDWG for Nutanix Server Upgrade 38-22

Award of Contract to Upfit the Drug Van Approved on May 18, 2021 to Herr Display Vans in the Amount of $35,360.00

Award of Contracts for Information Technology Professional Services

Purchase Chassis for the two (2) Proposed Ambulances from Tirapelli Ford in the amount of $88,864.00

Purchase of Two (2) Transit Vans for Prisoner Transport from Tirapelli Ford in an Amount not to exceed $66,646.00

Professional Engineering Services Agreement for the 2022 City-Wide Roadway Resurfacing Program to Robinson Engineering Ltd. In the amount of $195,000.00

Change Order No. 1 for the 2021 Sanitary Sewer Point Repair Project - Various Locations to Brandt Excavating Inc. in the amount of ($15,958.92) and Payment No. 3 and Final in the amount of $2,376.44

Change Order No. 1 for the 2021 Utilities Electrical Maintenance Service Agreement to Elliott Electric, Inc. in the

Change Order No. 1 for the 2021 Manganese Sulfate Solution Purchase to Carus Chemical Corp. in the amount of $27,497.22

Change Order No. 1 for the 2021 Aluminum Sulfate Solution Purchase to Usalco, LLC in the amount of $125,891.72

Change Order No. 1 for the 2021 Sodium Permanganate Solution Purchase to Carus Chemical Corp. in the amount of $42,760.00

Change Order No. 1 for the Well 5D Emergency Repairs Project to Layne Christensen Company in the amount of $13,690.50

Change Order No. 2 for the 2021 Sanitary Sewer Cleaning and Investigations Program to National Power Rodding in the amount of ($8,980.40) and Final Payment in the amount of $11,528.64

Payment for Emergency Repairs to the No. 1 Digester at the Eastside Wastewater Plant to Joseph J. Henderson & Son, Inc. in the amount of $52,967.25

Consent Agenda Items Approved

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:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:

ORDINANCES:

Ordinance Proposing the Establishment of the 2022 Joliet Special Service Area No.s 1 - 3

A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #54-22: Ordinance Proposing the Establishment of the 2022 Joliet Special Service Area No.s 1 - 3.

a. Ordinance Proposing the Establishment of the 2022 Joliet Special Service Area No. 1 - Walsh Avenue (Douglas St - Taylor St) (ORDINANCE NO. 18303)

b. Ordinance Proposing the Establishment of the 2022 Joliet Special Service Area No. 2 - Helen Avenue (Charity Ave - Mills Rd) (ORDINANCE NO. 18304)

c. Ordinance Proposing the Establishment of the 2022 Joliet Special Service Area No. 3 - Dora Avenue (Woodruff Rd - Garvin St) (ORDINANCE NO. 18305)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to Allow

Continuation of a Three-unit, an R-4 (Multi-family

Residential) Use, in an R-2 (Single-family Residential) Zoning District (ZBA 2021-57)

Councilwoman Quillman spoke concerning rental properties and the property zoning.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #55-22: Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to Allow Continuation of a Three-unit, an R-4 (Multi-family Residential) Use, in an R-2 (Single-family Residential) Zoning District (ZBA 2021-57). (ORDINANCE NO. 18306)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Ordinances Associated with Cadence Crossings Subdivision

Ordinance Approving a Vacation of a Portion of Joliet Street (V-5-2021)

Ordinance Approving a Vacation of a Portion of Marcella Avenue (V-6-2021)

Ordinance Approving a Vacation of Rachel Avenue (V-7-2021)

Ordinance Approving a Preliminary Plat of Cadence

Crossings Subdivision (P-9-2021)

A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Terry Morris, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #56-22: Ordinances Associated with Cadence Crossings Subdivision

Ordinance Approving a Vacation of a Portion of Joliet Street (V-5-2021) (ORDINANCE NO. 18307)

Ordinance Approving a Vacation of a Portion of Marcella Avenue (V-6-2021) (ORDINANCE NO. 18308)

Ordinance Approving a Vacation of Rachel Avenue (V-7-2021) (ORDINANCE NO. 18309)

Ordinance Approving a Preliminary Plat of Cadence Crossings Subdivision (P-9-2021). (ORDINANCE NO. 18310)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Ordinance Re-Approving a Revised Preliminary Planned Unit Development of Ashford Place and Whisper Glen Subdivisions (PUD-3-2021)

A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #57-22: Ordinance Re-Approving a Revised Preliminary Planned Unit Development of Ashford Place and Whisper Glen Subdivisions (PUD-3-2021). (ORDINANCE NO. 18311)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Ordinance Re-Approving a Final Planned Unit Development of Whisper Glen Unit Two Subdivision (PUD-4-2021)

A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #58-22: Ordinance Re-Approving a Final Planned Unit Development of Whisper Glen Unit Two Subdivision (PUD-4-2021). (ORDINANCE NO. 18312)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Ordinance Re-Approving a Final Planned Unit Development of Ashford Place Unit Two Subdivision (PUD-5-2021)

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #59-22: Ordinance Re-Approving a Final Planned Unit Development of Ashford Place Unit Two Subdivision (PUD-5-2021). (ORDINANCE NO. 18313)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

RESOLUTIONS: Resolution Denying a Special Use Permit to Allow a Women’s Opioid Addiction Supportive Living Facility, Located at 1301 Copperfield Avenue (PETITION 2021-48)

The City Manager briefly explained this Council Memo.

A brief discussion was held regarding the Volunteer's of America organization. Mr. Tonnelli requested the opportunity to meet to address the concerns.

A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to table COUNCIL MEMO #61-22: Resolution Denying a Special Use Permit to Allow a Women’s Opioid Addiction Supportive Living Facility, Located at 1301 Copperfield Avenue (PETITION 2021-48).

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Resolution to Accept and Implement a Bureau of Justice Assistance FY 2021 Connect and Protect Grant

A motion was made by Councilman Joseph Clement, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #62-22: Resolution to Accept and Implement a Bureau of Justice Assistance FY 2021 Connect and Protect Grant. (RESOLUTION NO. 7730)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Resolution Appropriating MFT Funds for the Charity Avenue / Helen Avenue Roadway Project - MFT Sect. No. 21-00537-00-FP in the amount of $354,566.83

A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #63-22: Resolution Appropriating MFT Funds for the Charity Avenue / Helen Avenue Roadway Project - MFT Sect. No. 21-00537-00-FP in the amount of $354,566.83. (RESOLUTION NO. 7731)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Resolution Approving a Cost Sharing Service Agreement with PACE and CenterPoint for Bus Service on PACE Route 511

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #64-22: Resolution Approving a Cost Sharing Service Agreement with PACE and CenterPoint for Bus Service on PACE Route 511. (RESOLUTION NO. 7732) The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

CITY MANAGER: None.

NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation): None.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Robert Hernandez commented he will be covering city council politics.

Nancy Hughes Moyer, President and CEO of VOA, Illinois, spoke regarding the work being done at Hope Manor and that 100% of residents at Hope Manor are veterans.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:

Councilwoman Gavin congratulated the National Hookup of Black Women - Joliet Chapter on receiving the Allan Award for community service.

Councilman Guerrero highlighted an event thanking nurses and allowing them to sharing experiences working the COVID units.

Councilwoman Quillman warned residents of a scam targeting ComEd customers. CLOSED SESSION to discuss the following subjects:

A motion was made by Councilman Joseph Clement, seconded by Councilman Cesar 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:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

ADJOURNMENT:

https://joliet.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=906563&GUID=B5ED9E8A-9047-4118-B1BB-B06ECAC4D3DD

ORGANIZATIONS IN THIS STORY

City of Joliet

!RECEIVE ALERTS

The next time we write about any of these orgs, we’ll email you a link to the story. You may edit your settings or unsubscribe at any time.

Sign-up

DONATE

Help support the Metric Media Foundation's mission to restore community based news.

Donate