City of Joliet City Council met Sept. 20

By Angelica Saylo Pilo

Jan 6, 2023

City of Joliet City Council met Sept. 20.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

INVOCATION:

Pastor Larry Tyler, Second Baptist Church, 156 S. Joliet 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:

Proclamation declaring September 17th-23rd Constitution Week

Councilman Hug read a Proclamation issued by Mayor O'Dekirk declaring September 17th - 23rd as Constitution Week. Marie Lozano, Regent of the Louis Joliet Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution accepted the Proclamation.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, 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: None.

This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff, and the City Council do not generally respond to public comments. The City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the Council shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.

APPOINTMENTS:

A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to appoint Councilman Joe Clement to the Finance Committee.

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

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk and Councilman Pat Mudron

MAYOR PRO TEM:

Councilman Hug exited the meeting at 6:37 p.m. and re-entered the meeting at 6:37 p.m.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Quillman, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to appoint Councilwoman Sherri Reardon as Mayor Pro Tem for the period October 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Diversity & Community Relations

Councilwoman Gavin gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Wednesday, September 7, 2022 Diversity and Community Relations Committee Meeting.

Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4473? view_id=6&redirect=true&h=4ce4adc19102dd92989d13646a5f7e9e

Finance

Councilwoman Reardon gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, September 20, 2022 Finance Committee Meeting.

Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4501? view_id=6&redirect=true&h=d2db9c0493fc272d6295f09a54ce2383

Public Service

Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Monday, September 20, 2022 Public Service Committee Meeting.

A brief discussion was held regarding roadway projects, future water main projects on the City's website and landscaping repairs after projects.

Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4501? view_id=6&redirect=true&h=d2db9c0493fc272d6295f09a54ce2383

CONSENT AGENDA:

Approval of Minutes:

Combined Council Meeting - September 6, 2022

Invoices Paid

Award of Contract for the Dekalb Street / Dora Avenue Roadway Project - MFT Sect. No. 22-00549-00-FP to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the amount of $336,336.00

Award of Contract for the Purchase of a Replacement Motor for Well 22D Motor to Layne Christensen Company Inc. in the amount of $140,968.00

Award of Contract for the Repairs to the Well 22D Pump to Layne Christensen Company Inc. in the amount of $35,356.00

Award of Contract for the 2022 Bulk Roadway Sign Materials Purchase Order No. 1 to Traffic Control and Protection, Inc. in the amount of $60,298.00

Award of Contract for the 2022 Electrical Materials Purchase Order No. 2 to Graybar Services Inc. in the amount of $21,634.40

Rejection of bids for Contract No. 2654-0622 Parks Avenue (E. Liberty St. - Elwood Ave.) Roadway Project - 2022 CDBG and Award of Contract No. 2665-0922 for the Parks Avenue (E Liberty St. - Elwood Ave.) Roadway Project - 2022 CDBG to PT Ferro Constr Co in the amount of $622,221.48

Amendment No. 1 for the Geotechnical Services for the CSO Regulator Modifications Project to Seeco Consultants Inc. in the amount of $9,690.00

Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services Agreement for the Fairmont Corrosion Control Study to Strand Assoc. Inc. in the amount of $53,000.00

Change Order No. 1 for the 2021-2022 Hazardous Tree Trimming and Removal Project to Arbor Tek Transportation, Inc. in the amount of $99,500.00

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

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

AGENDA ITEM:

Purchase of Water Metering Equipment from Core & Main LP in the amount of $3,312,440.00

A brief discussion was held regarding Council Memo #481-22.

A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #481-22: Purchase of Water Metering Equipment from Core & Main LP in the amount of $3,312,440.00.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:

Issuance of a Class “C” Liquor License at 1607 W. Jefferson Street- Consumers Liquor

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #483-22: Issuance of a Class “C” Liquor License at 1607 W. Jefferson Street- Consumers Liquor.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Issuance of a Class “C" Liquor License at 1134 Plainfield Road- Consumers Liquor

A motion was made by Councilman Joe Clement, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #484-22: Issuance of a Class “C" Liquor License at 1134 Plainfield Road- Consumers Liquor.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Issuance of a Class “C” Liquor License at 1418 W. Jefferson Street- DoorDash

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by

Councilman Pat Mudron, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #485-22: Issuance of a Class “C” Liquor License at 1418 W. Jefferson Street- DoorDash.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Denial of a Class “BG” Liquor License at 3620 Rock Creek Blvd.- 7-Eleven

A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #486-22: Denial of a Class “BG” Liquor License at 3620 Rock Creek Blvd.- 7-Eleven (The Class "BG" Liquor License was denied).

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nay: Councilman Cesar Guerrero Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:

ORDINANCES:

Ordinances Associated with Resubdivision of Lot 2 Timber Pointe Planned Unit Development:

Ordinance Approving a Preliminary Plat of Resubdivision of Lot 2 Timber Pointe Planned Unit Development (P-7-22)

Ordinance Approving a Final Plat of Resubdivision of Lot 2 Timber Pointe Planned Unit Development (FP-6-22)

Ordinance Approving a Recording Plat of Resubdivision of Lot 2 Timber Pointe Planned Unit Development (RP-8-22)

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #488-22: Ordinances Associated with Resubdivision of Lot 2 Timber Pointe Planned Unit Development:

Ordinance Approving a Preliminary Plat of Resubdivision of Lot 2 Timber Pointe Planned Unit Development (P-7-22)

(ORDINANCE NO. 18405)

Ordinance Approving a Final Plat of Resubdivision of Lot 2 Timber Pointe Planned Unit Development (FP-6-22)

(ORDINANCE NO. 18406)

Ordinance Approving a Recording Plat of Resubdivision of Lot 2 Timber Pointe Planned Unit Development (RP-8-22).

(ORDINANCE NO. 18407)

The motion carried by the following vote: 2

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow a Staffing Company, Located at 232 S. Larkin Avenue (ZBA 2022-51)

The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo. He informed the Council there was no moratorium passed on staffing companies.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Reardon to adopt Council Memo #489-22: Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow a Staffing Company, Located at 232 S. Larkin Avenue (ZBA 2022-51).

Council Memo #489-22 failed for lack of second motion.

Ordinance Approving a Street Name Change for Hollywood Road (I-80 to Route 6); South Vetter Road (Schweitzer Road to CenterPoint Way); Baseline Road (CenterPoint Way to Elwood Village Limits) to Houbolt Road. (SN-1-22)

A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #490-22: Ordinance Approving a Street Name Change for Hollywood Road (I-80 to Route 6); South Vetter Road (Schweitzer Road to CenterPoint Way); Baseline Road (CenterPoint Way to Elwood Village Limits) to Houbolt Road. (SN-1-22). (ORDINANCE NO. 18408)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Ordinance Declaring Certain Properties as Public Nuisances

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #491-22: Ordinance Declaring Certain Properties as Public Nuisances. (ORDINANCE NO. 18409)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

RESOLUTIONS:

Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Properties from the Will County Delinquent Tax Auction

A brief discussion was held regarding this Council Memo.

A motion was made by Councilman Joe Clement, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #493-22: Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Properties from the Will County Delinquent Tax Auction. (RESOLUTION NO. 7801)

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nay: Councilman Larry E. Hug

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for Dekalb Street / Dora Avenue Roadway Project - MFT Sect. No. 22-00549-00-FP in the amount of $331,986.00

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #494-22: Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for Dekalb Street / Dora Avenue Roadway Project - MFT Sect. No. 22-00549-00-FP in the amount of $331,986.00. (RESOLUTION NO. 7802)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

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

A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Quillman, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #495-22: Resolution Approving an Addendum to an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the I-55 and IL Route 59 Interchange Improvements. (RESOLUTION NO. 7803)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Resolution Authorizing a Preliminary Engineering

Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company for the Millsdale Road Grade Separation Project

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #496-22: Resolution Authorizing a Preliminary Engineering Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company for the Millsdale Road Grade Separation Project. (RESOLUTION NO. 7804)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Professional Fee Agreement for Water and Sewer Engineering Services Associated with the Compass Business Park

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #497-22: Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Professional Fee Agreement for Water and Sewer Engineering Services Associated with the Compass Business Park.

(RESOLUTION NO. 7805)

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nay: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin and Councilman Cesar Guerrero Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Resolution Declaring Certain City of Joliet Property as Surplus

A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Quillman, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #498-22: Resolution Declaring Certain City of Joliet Property as Surplus. (RESOLUTION NO. 7806)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

CITY MANAGER:

No comments were made.

NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation):

Councilman Hug thanked the City Manager for assisting with the elimination of City owned properties.

In response to Councilman Hug's question, Corporation Counsel Sabrina Spano explained the Council can repeal the Ordinance which pertains to the Class BG liquor licensing.

Councilwoman Quillman discussed the City's current emergency notification system and the City's after hours contact number to report water main breaks.

In response to Councilwoman Reardon's question, the City Manager discussed the use of land given by CenterPoint for a regional training facility. A brief discussion was held regarding the training facility.

Mayor O'Dekirk advised maps for City water main projects are available on the City website. He discussed an email received from the Committees on Citizens with Disabilities concerning ADA transition compliance. Public Works Director Greg Ruddy briefly discussed a current contract underway to complete an ADA transition plan.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Jim Lanham thanked Chief Evans and other staff for assisting him with the downtown BNSF railroad property and asked Council to strengthening local ordinances and penalties in response to the upcoming Safety Act.

Maria Rosas spoke regarding Non-Violent City Project in Joliet.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:

Councilman Guerrero concurred with Councilwoman Quillman concerning the need for a phone number that will be answered 24 hours a day to report water main breaks. He highlighted the downtown Latino Music and Food Festival, the parade, and the Pride event at Bicentennial Park, and ADA compliance.

Councilman Hug thanked Jim Glasgow for his Podcast on WJOL concerning the Illinois Safety Act HB3653.

Councilman Morris thanked the Church of God of Joliet for their water drive that was taken to the residents of Jackson, Mississippi.

Councilman Mudron highlighted the September 11th Remembrance Ceremony at Fred C. Dames Funeral Home and Midwest Orthopedic Facility at Rush open house.

Councilwoman Quillman concurred with Councilman Hug concerning the Safety Act and State's Attorney Glasgow's Podcast. She also highlighted the September 11th Ceremony. She briefly discussed calls received by citizens from the City's water department and Mayor O'Dekirk verified the calls are legitimate.

Mayor O'Dekirk highlighted the Pride Fest, Latino Food and Music Fest, and the Parade. He also highlighted infrastructure improvements by IDOT on I-80 and I-55. Mayor briefly discussed the Safety Act and a Resolution coming before the Council at the October 4, 2022 Council meeting.

CLOSED SESSION:

A motion was made by Councilwoman Quillman, seconded by Councilman Guerrero, that this was 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:

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