City of Joliet City Council met March 20.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
ROLL CALL:
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:
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS:
Ken Carlson, attorney on behalf of Stepping Stones, and Paul Lauridsen, Executive Director for Stepping Stones, informed the Mayor and Council they are available for any questions concerning Council Memo #133-23 Ordinances Associated with the Planned Unit Development of Stepping Stones Subdivision.
APPOINTMENTS:
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance
Land Use & Legislative
Prison
Public Service
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes:
Pre-Council Meeting - March 6, 2023
Council Meeting - March 7, 2023
Special Meeting - March 13, 2023
Invoices Paid
Regular Payroll for January 13 - January 26, 2023 $3,741,125.57
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Regular Payroll for January 27 - February 09, 2023 $3,683,107.86
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
IMRF Out-of-State Credit Authorization
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Award of Contract for the Well 25D Replacement Medium Voltage Starter Purchase to Elliott Electric Inc. in the amount of $54,950.00
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Award of Contract for Purchase of Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) Materials to Traffic Control Corp in the amount of $72,910.00
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Professional Services Agreement for the Plant Operations SCADA Support to Wunderlich-Malec Environmental in the amount of $60,000.00
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Professional Service Agreement for the 2023 Sanitary Sewer Investigation and Rehabilitation Program to RJN Group Inc. in the amount of $483,625.00
Pre-Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval March 20, 2023
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Professional Service Agreement for the 2023 Annual Service Agreement for Sewer System Monitoring to Xylem Vue Inc. in the amount of $50,339.00
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Request to Approve the Purchase of Two New Fire Apparatus not to Exceed $1.1 MM Each
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Purchase of Twelve new vehicles for the Public Utilities Department from various dealers in the amount of $714,791.00
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Purchase of twenty (20) Police Pursuit Vehicles from Morrow Bros Ford Inc. in the amount of $813,400.00
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Change Order No. 1 for the Curtis Avenue (Raynor Avenue - Wilcox Street) 2021 Roadway Improvement Project MFT Section No. 21-00538-00-FP to P.T. Ferro Construction in the Amount of $14,681.74 and Payment Request No. 4 and Final in the amount of $42,634.57
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Payment Request No. 4 and Final for the Harwood Street (Cass Street - Sterling Avenue) 2021 Roadway Improvement Project MFT Section No. 21-00536-00-FP to Austin Tyler Construction Inc.- in the Amount of $24,492.48
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
CDBG Subrecipient Agreement with the Spanish Community 126-23 Page 3 of 8
Pre-Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval March 20, 2023 Center, NFP up to $100,000.00
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing Approving the Ordinance for Vacation of a 10’ Wide Landscape Easement and 30’ Wide Public Utility and Drainage Easement, Located at 3050 Ring Road. (V-1-23)
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ORDINANCES:
Ordinance Authorizing a Residential Parking Permit Program for the 800 Block of Cora Street
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
A brief discussion was held regarding residential parking on Cora Street.
Ordinances Associated with 712 Landau Avenue:
Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to Allow a Three-Unit Residence, an R-4 (Multi-Family Residential) Use, in an R-3 (One- and Two-Family Residential) Zoning District, Located at 712 Landau Avenue (ZBA 2023-10)
Ordinance Repealing a Variation of Use that Allowed a Frozen Ice Cream Distribution Center, a B-3 (General Business) Use, in an R-3 (One- and Two-Family Residential) Zoning District (Ordinance #15651), Located at 712 Landau Avenue (ZBA 2006-88)
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Ordinance Approving a Street Name Change for a Portion of South Chicago Street to Eastern Avenue (Adjacent to 518, 526, 528 and 536 S. Chicago Street) (SN-1-23)
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Ordinances Associated with the Planned Unit Development of Stepping Stones Subdivision
Ordinance Approving a Preliminary Planned Unit Development of Stepping Stones (PUD-2-23)
Ordinance Approving a Final Planned Unit Development of Stepping Stones (PUD-3-23)
Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to Allow an Eight-unit Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facility, an R-B (Restricted Business) Use in a B-3 (General Business)
Zoning District, Located at 1620 Plainfield Road (ZBA 2023-07)
Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow an Eight-unit Substance Use Disorder Facility for Women and Women with Children, Located at 1620 Plainfield Road (ZBA 2023-08)
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
A lengthy discussion was held with Stepping Stone Executive Director Paul Lauridsen and attorney Ken Carlson concerning the Substance Use Disorder Facility for Women and Women with Children.
Architect for development Bob Morrison spoke regarding concerns on the positioning of the playground.
Ordinance Amending Section 31-70 of Chapter 31 of The City of Joliet Code of Ordinances (Utility Billing Procedures)
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Ordinance Adding Section 31-75 and Section 31-36 to Chapter 31 of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances (Utility Billing Payment Plans and Leak Credits)
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution Authorizing the Renewal of the Will County
Cooperative Police Assistance Team Interagency Agreement (WCCPAT)
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo..
Resolution Approving the Dedication of a 25’ Wide Public Utility and City of Joliet Drainage Easement, Located at 3050 Ring Road.
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Resolution Authorizing Approval and Execution of a Transfer Agreement for the Transfer and Assignment of a Certain Easement/Right of Way and Sewer Line Pursuant to an Intergovernmental Agreement
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for the Sale of Real Property at 607 Collins Street
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Pre-Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval March 20, 2023
CITY MANAGER:
No comments were made.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
CLOSED SESSION to discuss the following subjects:
A motion was made by Councilman Joe Clement, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, 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:
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
ADJOURNMENT:
https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2023/3/1731_M_Pre-Council_Meeting_23-03-20_Meeting_Minutes.pdf
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