City of Joliet City Council met Feb. 7.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
INVOCATION:
Pastor Darius Thomas-Curtis, Brown Chapel AME Church of Joliet, 1502 E. Mills 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 Hallums 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 Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Quillman, 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 Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS:
None.
APPOINTMENTS:
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Public Safety
Councilwoman Quillman gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, February 7, 2023 Public Safety Committee Meeting.
Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4735?view_id=6&redirect=true&h=72d04bbb457f0c781b3a169e231e6815
Public Service
Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Monday, February 6, 2023 Public Service Committee Meeting.
Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4729?view_id=6&redirect=true&h=3533a8f5f3947d2ff0f40b3523603f62
Committee on Citizens with Disabilities
Councilman Clement gave an overview of the items discussed on Thursday, January 26, 2023 during a meeting of the Committee on Citizens with Disabilities that met but did not have a quorum.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes:
Approver Report
Position Vacancies 48-23 Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Contract for the Olympic Boulevard Tree Removal Project to Homer Tree Service Inc. in the amount of $49,677.00
Award of Contract for NPDES / Water Quality Compliance Analytical Testing Services to Suburban Labs in the amount of $49,104.00, to Environmental Inc - Midwest Lab (ATI) in the amount of $13,500.00, and to Teklab Inc. in the amount of $13,515.00
Award of Contract to Vonage Business for Telecommunication Services in the Amount of $720,000
Purchase of Battery Operated Cots for the Joliet Fire Department from FERNO in the amount of $176,716.80.
City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 7, 2023
Purchase of Stairlift Chairs for the Joliet Fire Department from FERNO in the amount of $38,406.60.
Purchase of Chest Compression Devices for the Joliet Fire Department from Stryker Lucas Devices in the amount of $135,454.86
Purchase of above ground portable lifts to service new style ambulances to NAPA Genuine Parts in the amount of $86,941.80
Approve Emergency Repairs to Well 18D to Great Lakes Water Resources Group in the amount of $51,818.00
Change Order No. 5A and Change Order No. 6 for the 2021 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program to Performance Pipelining Inc in the amount of $13,000.00 and ($17,244.53) respectively
Change Order No. 2 for the 2022 Sidewalk / Curb Replacement Project - East Area to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the amount of $42,150.10 and Payment Estimate No. 2 in the amount of $37,983.97
Change Order No. 1 for the 2022 Aluminum Sulfate Solution Purchase to Usalco Michigan City Plant LLC in the amount of $83,846.20
Change Order No. 1 for the 2022 Utilities Restoration Program to Lindblad Construction Co of Joliet Inc. in the amount of $41,008.37 and Pay Request No. 6 and final in the amount of $84,110.84
City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 7, 2023
Consent Agenda Items Approved
A motion was made by Councilman Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Clement, to approve all said Consent Agenda items.
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 Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing for and Request for approval of an Ordinance Establishing the 2023 Joliet Special Service Area No. 1 - Broadway Street (W. Jefferson Street - W. Marion Street)
The Deputy 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.
Josh Tipner, owner of 34 N. Broadway Street, spoke concerning the assessing of $1,500 for the Special Service Area No. 1 - Broadway Street (W. Jefferson Street - W. Marion Street).
A brief discussion was held concerning the work being completed as part of the Special Service Area No. 1 and also concerning deferred work to repair the roadway on Oneida Street near Mr. Tipner's property.
In response to Broadway resident Dan McGarrigle, Public Works Director Greg Ruddy discussed the approximate time of project completion, access residents will have during the project, and when the project should start.
No additional public comments were made, therefore, the Deputy City Clerk closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Councilman Joe Clement, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #61-23: Public Hearing for and Request for approval of an Ordinance Establishing the 2023 Joliet Special Service Area No. 1 - Broadway Street (W. Jefferson Street - W. Marion Street). (ORDINANCE NO. 18462)
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 Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Public Hearing for and Request for Approval of an Ordinance Establishing the 2023 Joliet Special Service Area No. 2 - Cora Street (Frank Avenue - Russell Street)
The Deputy 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 Deputy City Clerk closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #62-23: Public Hearing for and Request for Approval of an Ordinance Establishing the 2023 Joliet Special Service Area No. 2 - Cora Street (Frank Avenue - Russell Street). (ORDINANCE NO. 18463)
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 Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Public Hearing for and Request for approval of an Ordinance
Establishing the 2023 Joliet Special Service Area No. 3 - Stone St (North Center St - North Hickory St)
The Deputy 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 Deputy City Clerk closed the Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #63-23: Public Hearing for and Request for approval of an Ordinance Establishing the 2023 Joliet Special Service Area No. 3 - Stone St (North Center St - North Hickory St). (ORDINANCE NO. 18464)
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 Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ORDINANCES:
Ordinance Amending (#3) Development Agreement for Auditorium Building at 150 N. Chicago Street
Councilman Hug briefly explained the development agreement aligns with the TIF.
Mike Petry expressed his gratitude for the passage of the development agreement.
A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #65-23: Ordinance Amending (#3) Development Agreement for Auditorium Building at 150 N. Chicago Street. (ORDINANCE NO. 18465)
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 Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Ordinance Amending (#1) Development Agreement for Munroe Building at 20 E. Cass Street
A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #66-23: Ordinance Amending (#1) Development Agreement for Munroe Building at 20 E. Cass Street. (ORDINANCE NO. 18466)
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 Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Ordinances Associated with Denler Subdivision Unit 2:
Ordinance Approving the Extraterritorial Review of a Preliminary Plat of Denler Subdivision Unit 2 (P-1-23)
Ordinance Approving the Extraterritorial Review of a Final Plat of Denler Subdivision Unit 2 (FP-1-23)
Ordinance Approving the Extraterritorial Review of a Recording Plat of Denler Subdivision Unit 2 (RP-2-23)
A brief discussion was held concerning the height of the berms for this project.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #67-23: Ordinances Associated with Denler Subdivision Unit 2:
Ordinance Approving the Extraterritorial Review of a Preliminary Plat of Denler Subdivision Unit 2 (P-1-23) (ORDINANCE NO. 18467)
Ordinance Approving the Extraterritorial Review of a Final Plat of Denler Subdivision Unit 2 (FP-1-23) (ORDINANCE NO. 18468)
Ordinance Approving the Extraterritorial Review of a Recording Plat of Denler Subdivision Unit 2 (RP-2-23) (ORDINANCE NO. 18469)
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 Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution Authorizing use of the
Construction-Manager-at-Risk Contract Delivery Method for Design and Construction of Chicago Water Connection Facilities for the Alternative Water Source Program and Waiving the Bidding and Contracting Requirements of Joliet Code of Ordinances
The City Manager, Councilman Hug, and Public Utilities Director Allison Swisher gave a brief explanation of this Council Memo.
A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #69-23: Resolution Authorizing use of the Construction-Manager-at-Risk Contract Delivery Method for Design and Construction of Chicago Water Connection Facilities for the Alternative Water Source Program and Waiving the Bidding and Contracting Requirements of Joliet Code of Ordinances. (RESOLUTION NO. 7840)
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 Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
CITY MANAGER:
No comments were made.
NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation):
In response to Councilman Clement's question, the City Manager stated Malmar's Tap is in litigation.
Discussion was held over Councilman Clement's request to review the City's Ordinance governing the grace period allotted residents to pay their water bills.
At Mayor O'Dekirk's request, Fire Chief Carey discussed the department's attack of the fire at the Patrick Haley Mansion. A brief discussion was held regarding the fire.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Artimeo Reyes, property owner of the Supermercado at 365 Ruby Street, spoke regarding parking issues.
A brief discussion was held regarding parking concerns at this location.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilman Clement expressed his gratitude to the Fire Department for their work on the Patrick Haley Mansion fire.
Councilwoman Gavin also thanked the Fire Department and those involved in getting the City gateway sign installed.
Councilman Hug concurred with Councilman Clement regarding the Fire Department. He highlighted MoneyGeek rating Joliet as the 8th safest community in the country with a population over 100,000.
Councilman Morris thanked NorthPoint for their support of the Warren Sharpe Community Center.
Councilman Mudron congratulation Joliet Township High School on their State of the District report.
Councilwoman Quillman highlighted February as "Heart Month". She thanked the Fire and Police Departments for their work.
Councilwoman Reardon also thanked the Fire Department for their work on the fire that saved the Patrick Haley Mansion.
Mayor O'Dekirk highlighted his speaking engagement at Joliet West High School freshman career day, Rialto tour with Representatives Natalie Manley and Larry Walsh, Jr., guitar lighting at the downtown Rock n Roll Hall of Fame, Old Timer's banquet, Judge Kennedy's luncheon, NorthPoint's support of the Warren Sharpe Center, speaking engagement at the Chamber of Commerce Leadership School at Will County Workforce Center, upcoming community open house meeting to discuss the new downtown City Center on February 23rd, and the upcoming State of the City on February 15th. He also thanked the Fire and Police Departments for their work.
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Quillman, to adjourn.
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 Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2023/2/1705_M_City_Council_Meeting__23-02-07_Meeting_Minutes.pdf
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