City of Joliet City Council met June 7

By Philip Gonzales

Sep 15, 2022

City of Joliet City Council met June 7.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

INVOCATION:

Pastor David Bienemann, First Assembly of God, 1741 Essington Road

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 Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Clement, to approve the Agenda with the following changes: Remove Council Memo #294-22: Award of Contract for the Illinois Route 53 at Emerald Drive Intersection Improvements Project - Sect. No. 18-00516-00-CH Contract to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of $2,318,134.78 and Council Memo #297-22: Purchase of Three (3) Pavement Recycler and Hot Box Trailers from Midwest Paving Equipment in the amount of $132,054.00 from Consent Agenda and vote on them separately.

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:

Rita Renwick spoke in favor of Council Memo #314-22: Ordinance Amending Chapter 26, Division 2, Article VI, Tree, Shrub, and Plant Regulations and Repealing Chapter 8, Division 3, Diseased Trees.

Councilman Guerrero addressed the Ordinance and removal of trees. APPOINTMENTS:

Reappointments to Joliet Committee and Commissions

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by

Councilman Pat Mudron, to reappoint Nancy Henricksen, Emitra Ostrem, and Lynn Poper Samalea to the Joliet Public Library Board.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:

CTIS

Councilwoman Reardon gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Wednesday, June 1, 2022 CTIS Committee Meeting.

Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4315?view_id=6&redirect=true

Public Safety

Councilwoman Quillman gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, June 7, 2022 Public Safety Committee Meeting.

Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4324?view_id=6&redirect=true

Public Service

Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Monday, June 6, 2022 Public Service Committee Meeting.

Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4320?view_id=6&redirect=true

CONSENT AGENDA:

Approval of Minutes:

Pre-Council Meeting - May 16, 2022

Council Meeting - May 17, 2022

Regular Payroll for March 11 - March 24, 2022 - $3,519,629.08 286-22

Regular Payroll for March 25 - April 7, 2022 - $3,712,874.44 287-22

Regular Payroll for April 8 - April 21, 2022 - $3,523,789.95 288-22

Award of Contract for the 2022 Drinking Water Sodium Blended Phosphate Purchase to Hawkins Water Treatment Group in the amount of $74,700.00

Award of Contract for the Purchase of Gas Detection Equipment at the Eastside Wastewater Treatment Plant to LAI-LTD in the amount of $69,635.00

Award of Contract for the 2022 Sidewalk / Curb Replacement Project - Central Joliet Area to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of $295,685.00

Award of Contract for the City-Wide Newsletter for 2022-2023 to One Step Print in the amount of $163,123.77

Award of Contract for the Lawrence Avenue Lift Station Rehabilitation Project to J S Alberico Const Co Inc in the amount of $748,000.00

Award of Contract for Granicus Website Services 295-22

Professional Services Agreement for the Phase III Engineering Services for the Illinois Route 53 at Emerald Drive Intersection Improvement Project - Sect. No. 18-00516-00-CH to Jacob and Hefner not to exceed the amount of $135,682.00

Change Order No. 1 in the amount of ($82,033.68) and Payment Estimate No. 5 and Final in the amount of $161,149.12 for the Forest Park Phase II Water Main Improvements Project to Austin Tyler Construction Inc.

Change Order No. 1 in the amount of ($131,020.99) and Payment Request No. 4 and Final in the amount of $67,597.82 to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. for Mason Avenue / Salem Drive Roadway Improvement Project - 2020 - MFT Sect. No. 20-00526-00-FP

Payment of the 2022 Membership Dues for the Lower DesPlaines Watershed Group in the amount of $89,642.12

Consent Agenda Items Approved

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

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Award of Contract for the Illinois Route 53 at Emerald Drive Intersection Improvements Project - Sect. No. 18-00516-00-CH Contract to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of $2,318,134.78

A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Quillman, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #294-22: Award of Contract for the Illinois Route 53 at Emerald Drive Intersection Improvements Project - Sect. No. 18-00516-00-CH Contract to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of $2,318,134.78.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Purchase of Three (3) Pavement Recycler and Hot Box Trailers from Midwest Paving Equipment in the amount of $132,054.00

Councilman Clement discussed this item and expressed his concern for the cost of the Hot Box Trailer and would like to this a rebid on this item.

A brief discussion was held regarding the solicitation process by the City for Hot Box Trailers.

A motion was made by Councilman Joe Clement, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to deny COUNCIL MEMO #297-22: Purchase of Three (3) Pavement Recycler and Hot Box Trailers from Midwest Paving Equipment in the amount of $132,054.00.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nay: Councilman Pat Mudron

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:

Issuance of a Class “E” Liquor License at 103 N. Ottawa Street- El Camaleon

Councilman Clement briefly discussed calls for service at this location and explained the tenants are no longer at the location.

A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #302-22: Issuance of a Class “E” Liquor License at 103 N. Ottawa Street- El Camaleon.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Transfer of a Class “C” Liquor License at 1607 W. Jefferson Street- Consumer Liquors

A brief discussion was held regarding calls for service and the Police Chief's recommendation for the liquor licenses.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #303-22: Transfer of a Class “C” Liquor License at 1607 W. Jefferson Street- Consumer Liquors.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Transfer of Class “C” Liquor License at 1134 Plainfield Road- Consumer Liquors

Attachments: consumers 1134 plainfield rd Approver Report

A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #304-22: Transfer of Class “C” Liquor License at 1134 Plainfield Road- Consumer Liquors.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Transfer of a Class “E" Liquor License at 1515 Riverboat Center Drive- Towneplace Marriott Joliet I-80

A motion was made to approve COUNCIL MEMO #305-22: Transfer of a Class “E" Liquor License at 1515 Riverboat Center Drive- Towneplace Marriott Joliet I-80.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Issuance of a Class “B” Liquor License at 2761-2765 Black Road- Mariscos El Vallartazo

A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #306-22: Issuance of a Class “B” Liquor License at 2761-2765 Black Road- Mariscos El Vallartazo.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Issuance of a Class "B" Liquor License at 2700 Plainfield Road- XGolf Joliet

A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #307-22: Issuance of a Class "B" Liquor License at 2700 Plainfield Road- XGolf Joliet.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Transfer of Class “C” Liquor License at 325 S. Larkin Avenue- 7-Eleven #33879J

A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #308-22: Transfer of Class “C” Liquor License at 325 S. Larkin Avenue- 7-Eleven #33879J.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Issuance of a Class “C” Liquor License at 2951 Centerpoint Way- Lenny’s Food N Fuel Vetter Rd, LLC

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by

Councilman Joe Clement, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #309-22: Issuance of a Class “C” Liquor License at 2951 Centerpoint Way- Lenny’s Food N Fuel Vetter Rd, LLC.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Denial of a Class “BG” Liquor License at 324 S. Larkin Avenue- Joliet Marathon

A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Quillman, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #310-22: Denial of a Class “BG” Liquor License at 324 S. Larkin Avenue- Joliet Marathon. (The Class "BG" Liquor License was denied)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Issuance of a Class “C” Liquor License at 1801 W. Jefferson Street- Tony’s Finer Foods

A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Quillman, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #311-22: Issuance of a Class “C” Liquor License at 1801 W. Jefferson Street- Tony’s Finer Foods.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:

ORDINANCES:

Ordinance Establishing a Date for Public Hearing and Convening a Joint Review Board for an Amendment to the Rock Run Crossings Tax Increment Financing District

A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #313-22: Ordinance Establishing a Date for Public Hearing and Convening a Joint Review Board for an Amendment to the Rock Run Crossings Tax Increment Financing District. (ORDINANCE NO. 18359)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Ordinance Amending Chapter 26, Division 2, Article VI, Tree, Shrub, and Plant Regulations and Repealing Chapter 8, Division 3, Diseased Trees

A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Quillman, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #314-22: Ordinance Amending Chapter 26, Division 2, Article VI, Tree, Shrub, and Plant Regulations and Repealing Chapter 8, Division 3, Diseased Trees. (ORDINANCE NO. 18360)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Ordinance Amending Chapter 18, Article VIII1/2, and Creating Section 18-190.1.1 Regarding Fueling of Unauthorized Motor Vehicles

A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Quillman, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #315-22: Ordinance Amending Chapter 18, Article VIII1/2, and Creating Section 18-190.1.1 Regarding Fueling of Unauthorized Motor Vehicles. (ORDINANCE NO. 18361)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Ordinance Approving an Amendment to a Special Use Permit (Ordinance #18315) to Allow Truck and Trailer Parking on the Adjacent Lot of a Trucking Facility, Located on Lot 7 Along Stone City Drive (ZBA 2022-23)

A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #316-22: Ordinance Approving an Amendment to a Special Use Permit (Ordinance #18315) to Allow Truck and Trailer Parking on the Adjacent Lot of a Trucking Facility, Located on Lot 7 Along Stone City Drive (ZBA 2022-23). (ORDINANCE NO. 18362)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Ordinance Amending the 2022 Annual Budget for the City of Joliet, Will and Kendall Counties in Illinois to include a $400,000 Expenditure for Thrive Works Community Mental Health Program

A motion was made to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #317-22: Ordinance Amending the 2022 Annual Budget for the City of Joliet, Will and Kendall Counties in Illinois to include a $400,000 Expenditure for Thrive Works Community Mental Health Program. (ORDINANCE NO. 18363)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Ordinance Approving the Redistricting of Councilmanic Districts

A brief discussion was held regarding an additional map (Exhibit E) which balanced Councilwoman Reardon's neighborhood and also even the numbers of constituents.

A straw poll was taken in support of the new redistricting map (Exhibit E).

A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Quillman, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to table COUNCIL MEMO #318-22: Ordinance Approving the Redistricting of Councilmanic Districts to the June 21, 2022 Council Meeting.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Ordinance Establishing a Date for Public Hearing and Convening a Joint Review Board for an Amendment No. 3 to the City Center Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Plan and Project

A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #319-22: Ordinance Establishing a Date for Public Hearing and Convening a Joint Review Board for an Amendment No. 3 to the City Center Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Plan and Project. (ORDINANCE NO. 18364)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Ordinance Creating an Interested Parties Registry for an Amendment to the Rock Run Crossing Tax Increment Financing District

A motion was made to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #320-22: Ordinance Creating an Interested Parties Registry for an Amendment to the Rock Run Crossing Tax Increment Financing District. (ORDINANCE NO. 18365)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Ordinance Creating an Interested Parties Registry for Amendment No. 3 to the City Center Tax Increment Financing District

A motion was made to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #321-22: Ordinance Creating an Interested Parties Registry for Amendment No. 3 to the City Center Tax Increment Financing District. (ORDINANCE NO. 18366)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

RESOLUTIONS:

Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the I-55 and Illinois Route 59 Interchange Improvements

A motion was made to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #323-22: Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the I-55 and Illinois Route 59 Interchange Improvements. (RESOLUTION NO. 7775)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement Between the City of Joliet and the Joliet Park District (Taste of Joliet)

A motion was made to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #324-22: Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement Between the City of Joliet and the Joliet Park District (Taste of Joliet). (RESOLUTION NO. 7776)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

CITY MANAGER:

The City Manager welcomed the City's new Economic Development Director Cesar

NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation):

Councilman Guerrero congratulated Cesar Saurez. He also discussed Ring camera and tying into the City's system.

Councilman Hug discussed ticketing with portable camera units.

Councilwoman Quillman briefly discussed enforcement of fireworks violations. Councilwoman Reardon briefly discussed Flock camera and a program for Ring cameras. A brief discuss was held concerning the property on Cora Street housing sex offenders.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Betsy Satcher, Eastside Neighborhood Counsel, briefly discussed their neighborhood clean up and thanked Destiny McNair for volunteering to coordinate the clean-up efforts.

Miss McNair briefly discussed the clean-up details.

Rita Renwick thanked the Mayor and Council for their passage of Council Memo #314-22: Ordinance Amending Chapter 26, Division 2, Article VI, Tree, Shrub, and Plant Regulations and Repealing Chapter 8, Division 3, Diseased Trees.

Doug Kasper briefly discussed the Non-Violence City Project.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:

Councilwoman Gavin thanked Miss McNair for her involvement in her community.

Councilman Morris thanked Pastor and Mrs. Edmond for supporting their granddaughter Miss McNair and also thanked Mr. Edmond for his service on the District 204 School Board.

Councilman Mudron congratulated the Boy's Baseball Team and all the Joliet Catholic High School state championship teams and individuals from the 2022 school season.

Councilwoman Quillman highlighted the Will County Center for Economic Development party for the City's new Economic Director Cesar Saurez, Star Wars Days, Liberty Meadows Landing presentation of $3 million for the purchase of the old Joliet Country Club property. She requested Councilman Morris put the single family rental item back on the next Land Use Meeting Agenda.

Councilwoman Reardon wished everyone a Happy Father's Day.

Mayor O'Dekirk also congratulated the JCA Boy's Baseball Team. He highlighted the Disability Resource Center open house and ribbon cutting, new Director of St. Joseph Hospital Chamber luncheon, Will County Law Enforcement Memorial, retirement party for Dr. Judy Mitchell at Joliet Junior College, motivational speech for City Police Officers and Employees, Concerts on the Hill, ribbon cutting for Studio Flex, check presentation to Stepping Stones by Congressman Foster, Star Wars Days, and check presentation to Corner Stone.

ADJOURNMENT:

A motion was made by Councilman Hug, seconded by Councilman Guerrero, to adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

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