City of Joliet Pre-Council met Dec. 5.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
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: James V. Caparelli and Corporation Counsel Sabrina Spano. PRESENTATION:
Overview of the City’s NPDES Stormwater Quality Program
Greg Ruddy, Public Works Director, briefly explained the NPDES Program and introduced Dan Bounds.
Mr. Bounds with Baxter & Woodman gave a brief presentation on stormwater management, including new requirements issued by the IEPA.
A brief discussion was held regarding the City's sewer separation program and IEPA impairment findings on Rock Run Creek.
Joliet Public Library Budget - Megan Millen, Executive Director
Megan Millen, Executive Director, gave a brief overview of the services provided at the Joliet Public Library.
A lengthy discussion was held regarding the new media room, access of library cards, available tutoring, increase in the tax levy request, COVID money received by the library, number of visitors, number of Joliet residents with library cards, and the libraries form of governance.
Rialto Square Theatre Budget - Wade Welsh, Executive Director
Bob Filotto, Chairman of the Rialto Authority Board, briefly discussed the requested financial assistance from the city, application for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, and introduced Wade Welsh.
Mr. Welsh, Rialto Executive Director, gave a brief presentation of the Financial Snapshot, Fiscal Year 2023 Snapshot, Programming & Entertainment, Venue Improvements, and Rialto Renovations.
Jen Howard, Vice President of the Rialto Board, spoke in support of the Rialto Square Theatre.
A lengthy discussion was held regarding the Rialto sign, weddings and shows held, funding for theatre, cost for roof restoration, shortfalls in funding, outreach to Will County Officials for ARPA funding, insurance for the Rialto, Venueworks employees, and necessary funding from the City to support operation cost.
Joliet Area Historical Museum Budget - Greg Peerbolte, Executive Director
Greg Peerbolte, Executive Director, gave a lengthy presentation on updates, expansions, and exhibits at the museum, old Joliet Prison stabilization plan, public native garden at the old Joliet prison, review of events at the old Joliet
prison, grant funding, upcoming Route 66 100 year celebration, and 2023 budget request from the City.
A brief discussion was held regarding the house on Elizabeth Street, sale of merchandise at the prison, total gross revenues and expenditures of the Museum, and the Brown Book and Katherine Dunham.
MAYOR:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS:
Boise Walk spoke in opposition of Council Memo #582-22: Public Hearing for Resolution Approving the 1st Amendment to the Annexation Agreement for 620 Sandall Place and 800 Richards Street.
A brief discussion was held regarding a meeting with local residents concerning Council Memo #582-22.
Suzanna Ibarra spoke in opposition of Council Memo #582-22.
Betsy Satcher spoke in opposition of Council Memo #582-22.
Megan Cooper spoke in opposition of Council Memo #582-22.
Nate Washburn, attorney on behalf of petitioner, discussed the existing quarry. Margie Cepon spoke in opposition of Council Memo #582-22.
APPOINTMENTS:
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Public Service
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes:
Pre-Council Meeting Minutes - November 14, 2022
Council Meeting Minutes - November 15, 2022
Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for the Compass Business Park and surrounding area water and sanitary sewer infrastructure needs investigation to Strand Assoc. Inc in the amount of $67,600.00
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this item. Councilman Hug explained the developer will reimburse the City for this item.
Amendment No. 2 for the 2021 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program Professional Services Agreement to RJN Group Inc. in the
Pre-Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 5, 2022
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this item.
Change Order No. 1 for the Westside Wastewater Treatment
Plant Influent Lift Station Improvements Phase III to Williams Brothers Construction Inc. in the amount of $65,306.75
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this item.
Change Order No. 5 for the 2021 Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation Program to Performance Pipelining Inc. in the amount of ($37,570.11)
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this item.
LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing for Resolution Approving the 1st Amendment to the Annexation Agreement for 620 Sandall Place and 800
Richards Street (A-9-2022)
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this item.
Public Hearing Regarding an Ordinance Approving a Vacation of 20’ x 100’ Portion of a Public Alley South of Gross Street (V-4-22)
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this item.
Public Hearing for the 2023 Fiscal Year Budget t
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this item.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ORDINANCES:
Ordinance Abating the Taxes Heretofore Levied for the Year 2022 to Pay Debt Service on $3,665,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2020A, and $6,535,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2020B, and $93,595,000 General Obligation Bonds Series 2022 of the City of Joliet, Will and Kendall Counties, Illinois of the City of Joliet, Will and Kendall Counties, Illinois
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this item.
Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Special Service Area Taxes for the Fiscal Year beginning January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2022, in and for the 1996 Joliet Special Service Area Number Fourteen (Joliet City Center).
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this item.
Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Special Service Area Taxes for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2022 and Ending December 31, 2022, in and for the 2009 Joliet Special Service Area Number Seven (Park Hill Subdivision).
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this item.
Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2022, and Ending December 31, 2022 in and for Joliet Public Library, Will and Kendall Counties
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this item.
Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2022, and Ending December 31, 2022 in and for the City of Joliet, Will and Kendall Counties, Illinois
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this item.
Ordinance to Include in the 2023 Annual Budget for the City of Joliet a Discretionary Subsidy to the Will County Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium Authority (Rialto) and to the Joliet Area Historical Museum
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this item.
Ordinance Approving the 2023 Fiscal Year Annual Budget for the City of Joliet, Will and Kendall Counties, Illinois.
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this item.
Ordinance Amending the 2022 Budget For the City of Joliet for the Purchase of the Property Located at 501 S. Richards Street and Approving and Authorizing the Execution of the Real Estate Sale Agreement and Commercial Lease Agreement
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this item.
Ordinance Amending the 2022 Budget For the City of Joliet for the Purchase of the Property Located at 515 S. Richards Street and Approving and Authorizing the Execution of the Real Estate Sale Agreement and Commercial Lease Agreement
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this item.
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolutions Associated with Clarius Park Subdivision
A Resolution Approving the Dedication of a Portion of Youngs Road Public Right of Way
A Resolution Approving the Dedication of a Youngs Road Watermain Easement
A Resolution Approving the Grant of Watermain and Sewer Easements on Lots 2 and 3 in the Clarius Park Subdivision
A Resolution Approving the Grant of a Watermain Easement on Lot 2 in the Clarius Park Subdivision
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this item.
Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement with the Joliet Area Historical Museum
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this item.
Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the County of Will for the Placement of License Place Reading Cameras Located on County Highways
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this item.
Resolution Authorizing Certain Employees for the City of Joliet to Sign Checks, Vouchers and Warrants to the Disbursement of City Funds
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this item.
In response to Councilman Hug's questions, the City Manager advised he would verify if a State grant has been received to cover bonds issued for improvements to the library.
CITY MANAGER:
The City Manager did not have any comments.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
CLOSED SESSION to discuss the following subjects:
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, 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:
ADJOURNMENT:
Aye: 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
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