City of Joliet City Council met Dec. 6

By Philip Gonzales

Mar 10, 2023

City of Joliet City Council met Dec. 6.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

INVOCATION:

Deacon Karl Huebner, Holy Family Catholic Church, 600 N. Brookforest Ave, Shorewood 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.

PRESENTATION:

Thriveworks - Update by Fire Chief Jeff Carey

Attachments: Approver Report

Jeff Carey, Fire Chief, gave a brief update on the mental health program Thriveworks.

A brief discussion was held regarding the current procedural practice of the Joliet first responders with crisis first-aid training and the ability to refer them to long-term care.

MAYOR:

APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to approve the agenda as written with the following change: Table 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-9-2022) to the January 17, 2023 Council Meeting.

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:

A property Owner spoke in opposition of Council Memo #582-22.

APPOINTMENTS:

COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Public Service

Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Monday, December 5, 2022 Public Service Committee Meeting.

A brief discussion was held concerning the City's supply of roadway salt for the winter.

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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

Amendment No. 2 for the 2021 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program Professional Services Agreement to RJN Group Inc. in the amount of $50,000.00

Amendment No. 2 for the 2022 Sanitary Sewer Investigation and Rehabilitation Program Professional Services Agreement to RJN Group Inc. in the amount of $31,500.00

City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 6, 2022

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

Change Order No. 5 for the 2021 Sanitary Sewer

Rehabilitation Program to Performance Pipelining Inc. in the amount of ($37,570.11)

Consent Agenda Items Approved

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:

Absent: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

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 Clerk stated this item was previously tabled to the January 17, 2023 Council Meeting.

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 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 adopt COUNCIL MEMO #583-22: Public Hearing Regarding an Ordinance Approving a Vacation of 20’ x 100’ Portion of a Public Alley South of Gross Street (V-4-22). (ORDINANCE NO. 18429)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Public Hearing for the 2023 Fiscal Year Budget 584-22

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.

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

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #586-22: 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. (ORDINANCE NO. 18430)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

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).

A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #587-22: 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). (ORDINANCE NO. 18431)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

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).

A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #588-22: 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). (ORDINANCE NO. 18432)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

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

A brief discussion was held concerning the State grant that would retire the issued bond for renovations of the library.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #589-22: 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. (ORDINANCE NO. 18433)

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

Nay: Councilman Larry E. Hug and Councilwoman Jan Quillman Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

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

A motion was made by Councilman Joe Clement, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #590-22: 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. (ORDINANCE NO. 18434)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

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

A brief discussion was held regarding the insurance coverage, grant monies, and roof repairs for the Rialto.

At Councilwoman Reardon's request, the City Clerk separated the Will County Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium Authority (Rialto) and to the Joliet Area Historical Museum to vote on separately.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #591-22: Ordinance to Include in the 2023 Annual Budget for the City of Joliet a Discretionary Subsidy to the Will County Metropolitan Exposition. (ORDINANCE NO. 18435)

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

A brief discussion was held regarding the insurance coverage, grant monies, and roof repairs for the Rialto.

At Councilwoman Reardon's request, the City Clerk separated the Will County Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium Authority (Rialto) and to the Joliet Area Historical Museum to vote on separately.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #591-22: Ordinance to Include in the 2023 Annual Budget for the City of Joliet a Discretionary Subsidy to the Joliet Area Historical Museum. (ORDINANCE NO. 18436)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Terry Morris and Councilman Pat Mudron

Nay: Councilman Larry E. Hug and Councilwoman Jan Quillman Recused: Councilwoman Sherri Reardon

Ordinance Approving the 2023 Fiscal Year Annual Budget for the City of Joliet, Will and Kendall Counties, Illinois.

A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #592-22: Ordinance Approving the 2023 Fiscal Year Annual Budget for the City of Joliet, Will and Kendall Counties, Illinois. A brief discussion was held regarding the insurance coverage, grant monies, and roof repairs for the Rialto. (ORDINANCE NO. 18437)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

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

A brief discussion was held regarding a municipal access road at this location off I-80.

A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #593-22: 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. (ORDINANCE NO. 18438)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

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

A motion was made by Councilman Joe Clement, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #594-22: 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. (ORDINANCE NO. 18439)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

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

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #596-22: Resolutions Associated with Clarius Park Subdivision

A Resolution Approving the Dedication of a Portion of Youngs Road Public Right of Way

(RESOLUTION NO. 7820)

A Resolution Approving the Dedication of a Youngs Road Watermain Easement (RESOLUTION NO. 7821)

A Resolution Approving the Grant of Watermain and Sewer Easements on Lots 2 and 3 in the Clarius Park Subdivision (RESOLUTION NO. 7822)

A Resolution Approving the Grant of a Watermain Easement on Lot 2 in the Clarius Park Subdivision. (RESOLUTION NO. 7823)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement with the Joliet Area Historical Museum

A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #597-22: Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement with the Joliet Area Historical Museum. (RESOLUTION NO. 7824)

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 and Councilwoman Jan Quillman

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Recused: Councilwoman Sherri Reardon

Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the County of Will for the Placement of License Place Reading Cameras Located on County Highways

A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #598-22: Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the County of Will for the Placement of License Place Reading Cameras Located on County Highways. (RESOLUTION NO. 7825)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Resolution Authorizing Certain Employees for the City of Joliet to Sign Checks, Vouchers and Warrants to the Disbursement of City Funds

A brief discussion was held regarding this item.

A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #599-22: Resolution Authorizing Certain Employees for the City of Joliet to Sign Checks, Vouchers and Warrants to the Disbursement of City Funds. (RESOLUTION NO. 7826)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

CITY MANAGER:

The City Manager thanked the staff and Council for their work and input on the budget.

NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation):

A brief discussed was held regarding the increase in of containers and truck traffic to the multimodal, needed roadway improvements along I-80 and intermodal regulations.

Mayor O'Dekirk highlighted 3rd Annual Santa send-off.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

John Johnson addressed the council concerning the Northeast Planning Commission concerning traffic needs.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:

Councilman Clement thanked Mr. Sing and Mr. Ghedotte for their work on the budget. He also expressed his condolences to the Cox family.

Councilwoman Gavin thanked Fire Chief Carey and those involved in the Thriveworks Program. She also thanked Mr. Sing for answering her questions on the budget. She asked for prayers due to the loss of her brother-in-law.

Councilman Hug briefly discussed the budget process and thanked the staff for their work on the budget. He also expressed his condolences to the Cox family

Councilman Mudron thanked staff for their work on the budget and the fire department for the Thriveworks program. He also congratulated new Supreme Court Judge Mary Kay O'Brien.

Councilwoman Quillman also congratulated Judge O'Brien, and thanked Mr. Sing for his work on the budget.

Councilwoman Reardon concurred with all the comments made by the Council and also expressed her condolences to the Gavin family.

Mayor O'Dekirk also agreed with comments made by the Council and expressed his condolences to Councilwoman Gavin and her family. He highlighted the Houbolt Road bridge extension, Continuum of Care, ribbon cutting at Larson Steel, Zonta Club of Joliet march, Light Up the Holidays Parade, Christmas party for the Committee on Citizen's with Disabilities, Joliet Park District annual sponsor recognition, Christmas dinner for the Joliet Area Historical Museum, Shop with a Cop, Slammer's Holiday Open House, Santa Fun Run 5K, Uplifted Urban Youth Development basketball league, and new Judges' swearing-in. He congratulated Plainfield South High School on their Cross-Country State Championship.

ADJOURNMENT:

A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Quillman, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adjourn.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

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