City of Joliet City Council met March 1.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
INVOCATION:
Rev. Charles Rains, Fellowship Bible Church, 122 Morris Street
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:
ROLL CALL:
Present: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin
PRESENTATION:
The City Manager introduced the new Police Chief William Evans.
Police Chief Evans thanked the Mayor and Council for the opportunity.
Introduction of New Police Chief - William "Bill" Evans
MAYOR:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to approve the agenda as written as written.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS:
None.
APPOINTMENTS:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to reappoint John Dillon to the Plan Commission.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
APPOINTMENTS:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Quillman, to appoint.Kenneth Spiegel to the Historic Preservation Commission.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
APPOINTMENTS:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Reardon, seconded by Councilman Guerrero, to reappoint Karen Fonte, Willamena Jaeger, Rita Renwick, Betsy Satcher, Mary Schoenheider, and Ralph Schultz.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Public Safety
Councilwoman Quillman gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, March 1, 2022 Public Safety Committee Meeting.
Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4224?view_id=6&redirect=true
Public Service
Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Monday, February 28, 2022 Public Service Committee Meeting.
Director of Public Utilities Allison Swisher briefly discussed the water conservation and introduced Deputy Director-Engineering Tony Anczer. Mr. Anczer gave a brief presentation on the alternative water main construction.
A brief discussion was held regarding the communication with residents and restoration of the roadways after water main replacement projects.
Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4221?view_id=6&redirect=true
CONSENT AGENDA:
Award of Contract for the Purchase of Replacement parts for the No. 2 Primary Tanks at the Eastside Wastewater Treatment Plant to Evoqua Water Technolgies / Envirex Products in the amount of $37,858.18
Award of Contract for the 2022 Public Works Landscape Restoration Program to Allied Landscaping in the amount of $44,346.00
Award of Contract for the 2022 On-Call Lead Water Service Replacement Program not to exceed $350,000.00
Award of Contract for the 2022 On-Call Excavation and Underground Utility Repair Program not to exceed $250,000.00
Award of Contract for the Laraway Road Water Main Improvements Project to Steve Speiss Construction in the amount of $1,744,678.30
Award of Contract for the River Bluff Water Main Improvements Project to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the amount of $6,568,215.34
Award of Contract for the Reedwood Phase 2 Water Main Improvements Project to Len Cox & Sons Excavating in the amount of $3,725,711.04
Award of Contract for the Harwood Street (Cass Street - Sterling Avenue) Roadway Improvement Project - 2021 - MFT Sect. No. 21-00536-00-FP to Austin Tyler Construction, Inc. in the amount of $397,497.49
Award of Contract for the Phase II Professional Engineering Services for the Theodore Street Widening Improvements Project - Project 1A (Drauden Road - Wesmere Parkway) - MFT Sect. No. 18-00515-00-WR to V3 Companies, Ltd. In an amount not to exceed $383,511.00
Award of Contract for the Fairmont and Garvin Sanitary Improvement Project to Performance Construction and Engineering in the amount of $42,230.00
Payment for JULIE One Call System Services in the amount of $27,832.74
Change Order No. 1 for the Garnsey Park Phase 2 Water Main Improvements Project to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the amount of ($138,700.36) and Payment Request No. 6 and Final in the amount of $207,330.44
Change Order No. 1 for the Florence Park Phase 1A Water Main Improvement Project to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the amount of $51,525.35 and Payment Request No. 5 and Final in the amount of $182,612.29
City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval March 1, 2022
Consent Agenda Items Approved
A motion was made by Councilman Clement, seconded by Councilman Guerrero, to approve all said Consent Agenda items.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing for and Request for Approval of an Ordinance Establishing the 2022 Special Service Area No. 1 - Walsh Avenue (Douglas Street - Taylor Street)
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 Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #130-22: Public Hearing for and Request for Approval of an Ordinance Establishing the 2022 Special Service Area No. 1 - Walsh Avenue (Douglas Street - Taylor Street). (ORDINANCE NO. 18320)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Public Hearing for and Request for Approval of an Ordinance Establishing the 2022 Special Service Area No. 2 - Helen Avenue (Charity Avenue - Mills Road)
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 Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #131-22: Public Hearing for and Request for Approval of an Ordinance Establishing the 2022 Special Service Area No. 2 - Helen Avenue (Charity Avenue - Mills Road). (ORDINANCE NO. 18321)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Public Hearing for and Request for Approval of an Ordinance Establishing the 2022 Special Service Area No. 3 - Dora Avenue (Woodruff Road - Garvin Street)
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 Cesar Guerrero, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #132-22: Public Hearing for and Request for Approval of an Ordinance Establishing the 2022 Special Service Area No. 3 - Dora Avenue (Woodruff Road - Garvin Street). (ORDINANCE NO. 18322)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ORDINANCES:
Ordinance Establishing a Recapture Fee for Connection to Certain Public Improvements (Water and Sewer along portions of Schweitzer and Vetter Roads)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #134-22: Ordinance Establishing a Recapture Fee for Connection to Certain Public Improvements (Water and Sewer along portions of Schweitzer and Vetter Roads).
(ORDINANCE NO. 18323)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Ordinances Associated with Joliet Logistics Park
Subdivision (To Be Tabled)
Ordinance Approving the Re-Approval of the Preliminary Plat for Joliet Logistics Park Subdivision (P-8-21) (To Be Tabled) Ordinance Approving the Final Plat for Joliet Logistics Park Subdivision, Phase 2 (FP-6-21) (To Be Tabled)
Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of Joliet Logistics Subdivision, Phase 2 (RP-10-21) (To Be Tabled)
A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to table COUNCIL MEMO #135-22: 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 for Joliet Logistics Park Subdivision, Phase 2 (FP-6-21)
Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of Joliet Logistics Subdivision, Phase 2 (RP-10-21) to the March 15, 2022 Council Meeting.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Ordinance Approving a Master Indenture of Trust Securing Waterworks and Sewerage Revenue Senior Lien Obligations of the City of Joliet, Illinois and one or more Supplemental Indentures and Authorizing the Issuance of Not to Exceed $87,000,000 Waterworks and Sewerage Senior Lien Revenue Bond Anticipation Notes of the City
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #136-22: Ordinance Approving a Master Indenture of Trust Securing Waterworks and Sewerage Revenue Senior Lien Obligations of the City of Joliet, Illinois and one or more Supplemental Indentures and Authorizing the Issuance of Not to Exceed $87,000,000 Waterworks and Sewerage Senior Lien Revenue Bond Anticipation Notes of the City. (ORDINANCE NO. 18324)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution regarding the Surface Transportation Program Local Funding for the Theodore Street Widening Improvements Project - MFT Sect. No. 18-00515-00-WR
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #138-22: Resolution regarding the Surface Transportation Program Local Funding for the Theodore Street Widening Improvements Project - MFT Sect. No. 18-00515-00-WR. (RESOLUTION NO. 7746)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Resolution Appropriating Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds for the Phase II Professional Engineering Services for the Theodore Street Widening Improvements Project - Project 1A (Drauden Road - Wesmere Parkway) - MFT Sect. No. 18-00515-00-WR in the amount of $383,511.00
A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #139-22: Resolution Appropriating Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds for the Phase II Professional Engineering Services for the Theodore Street Widening Improvements Project - Project 1A (Drauden Road - Wesmere Parkway) - MFT Sect. No. 18-00515-00-WR in the amount of $383,511.00. (RESOLUTION NO. 7747)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funding for the Harwood Street (Cass Street - Sterling Avenue) Roadway Improvement Project - 2021 - MFT Sect. No. 21-00536-00-FP in the amount of $388,997.49
A motion was made by Councilman Joseph Clement, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #140-22: Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funding for the Harwood Street (Cass Street - Sterling Avenue) Roadway Improvement Project - 2021 - MFT Sect. No. 21-00536-00-FP in the amount of $388,997.49. (RESOLUTION NO. 7748)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Resolution Authorizing the Sale of a Police Dog to Officer Katelyn Kozielski
A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #141-22: Resolution Authorizing the Sale of a Police Dog to Officer Katelyn Kozielski. (RESOLUTION NO. 7749)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, 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
Resolution Authorizing a Grant of Easement on the 12D Water Treatment Site located at 3090 Hennepin Dr.
A motion was made by Councilman Joseph Clement, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #142-22: Resolution Authorizing a Grant of Easement on the 12D Water Treatment Site located at 3090 Hennepin Dr..(RESOLUTION NO. 7750)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, 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
Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Acquisition of Real Property from Natural GasPipeline Company Of America, LLC
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #143-22: Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Acquisition of Real Property from Natural GasPipeline Company Of America, LLC. (RESOLUTION NO. 7751)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Conveyance of Real Property Acquired from Natural Gas Pipeline Company Of America, LLC to the Illinois Department of Transportation
A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #144-22: Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Conveyance of Real Property Acquired from Natural Gas Pipeline Company Of America, LLC to the Illinois Department of Transportation. (RESOLUTION NO. 7752)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
CITY MANAGER:
The City Manager thanked Deputy Police Chief Brown for a job well done while serving as the Interim Police Chief.
NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation):
Councilman Hug suggested the City adopt an Ordinance allowing K-9 animals to go to their handlers without having to come to Council for approval or pay the one dollar fee.
Councilwoman Quillman thanked Deputy Chief Brown for his service as Interim Chief. She expressed her support for Ukraine.
Mayor O'Dekirk briefly discussed the City's gas tax. He read an email from IDOT concerning necessary repairs to the Cass Street bridge. He thanked Councilwoman Quillman for her efforts regarding the bridges.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilman Clement thanked Deputy Police Chief Brown for his service as Interim Chief and welcomed new Police Chief Evans.
Councilman Guerrero highlighted upcoming health fair vaccinations and also thanked Deputy Chief Brown and welcomed new Police Chief Evans.
Councilman Hug requested that the City Manager look into crafting the K-9 Ordinance he spoke of earlier. He also thanked Deputy Police Chief Brown and welcomed Police Chief Evans. He expressed his thoughts and prayers for the war on Ukraine.
Councilman Morris also thanked Deputy Police Chief Brown and welcomed new Police Chief Evans.
Councilman Mudron also thanked Deputy Chief Brown and welcomed Police Chief Brown. He congratulated Joliet Catholic Academy on their wrestling state championship.
Councilwoman Quillman inquired about a business that was to open on Black Road.
Councilwoman Reardon also thanked Deputy Chief Brown and welcomed new Police Chief Brown.
Mayor O'Dekirk also thanked Deputy Chief Brown and welcomed new Police Chief Brown.
Mayor O'Dekirk congratulated Joliet Catholic Academy's wrestling team on their state championship. He highlighted a Joliet Chamber event that honored the fire department and Chief Blaskey and Deputy Chief Carey for their work getting the COVID booster shots administered and thanked the Chiefs for their work, a water celebration for the water commission and thanked Minooka, Shorewood, Channahon, Romeoville, and Crest Hill for their partnership, a fundraiser for St. Baldrick's sponsored by Local 440, and the State of the City address at Harrah's Casino.
CLOSED SESSION to discuss the following subjects:
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, 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 Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
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