City of Joliet City Council met Aug. 1

By Philip Gonzales

Oct 4, 2023

City of Joliet City Council met Aug. 1.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

INVOCATION:

Pastor Solomon Jothi, Crystal Lawns Church of the Nazarene, 2424 Caton Farm Road

PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:

ROLL CALL:

Present: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon

ALSO PRESENT: Interim City Manager Rod Tonelli and Interim Corporation Counsel Todd Greenburg.

MAYOR:

APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to approve the Agenda as written.

The motion carried by the following vote:

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS:

None.

APPOINTMENTS:

Reappointments to the Joliet Library Board

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by

Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to reappoint Gail Gawlik and Diane Harris to the Joliet Library Board.

The motion carried by the following vote:

COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Communication, Technology & Information Systems

Councilwoman Reardon gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Wednesday, July 26, 2023 CTIS Committee Meeting.

Link:

https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4998?

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Public Safety

Councilwoman Quillman gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, August 1, 2023 Public Safety Committee Meeting.

Link:

https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5003?

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Public Service

Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, July 31, 2023 Public Service Committee Meeting.

Link:

CONSENT AGENDA:

Approval of Minutes:

Special Meeting - July 11, 2023

Pre-Council Meeting - July 17, 2023

Council Meeting - July 18, 2023

Invoices to be Paid

Award of Contract for the 2023 Hickory / Spring Creek

Cleaning to Gregg W. Dobczyk Excavating in the amount of $100,000.00

Professional Services Agreement for the Storm Sewer GIS Mapping Project - Contract 2 with Twig Technologies in the amount of $220,000.00

Purchase of Water Metering Equipment from Core & Main LP in the amount of $134,520.00

Amendment No. 1 for the 2023 Sanitary Sewer Investigations and Rehabilitation Program Professional Services Agreement, to RJN Group Inc., in the amount of $27,515.00

Change Order No. 7 for the 2021 Sanitary Rehabilitation Program, to Performance Pipelining Inc., in the amount of $15,562.21

Approve the Payment of the 2023 Wastewater Discharge Permit Fees to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency in the amount of $152,500.00

Consent Agenda Items Approved

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

The motion carried by the following vote:

AGENDA ITEM:

Professional Services Engagement with Ancel Glink for Interim Corporation Counsel Service

A brief discussion was held concerning the professional service engagement, the current legal department staff, and the possibility of bringing other legal work back in-house.

A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #398-23: Professional Services Engagement with Ancel Glink for Interim Corporation Counsel Service.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon

Nay: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug and Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman

Award of Contract for the 2023 Resurfacing Contract B to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of $2,846,104.14

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #399-23: Award of Contract for the 2023 Resurfacing Contract B to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of $2,846,104.14.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon

LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:

RESOLUTIONS:

Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Grant Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for Acceptance of a Statewide Planning and Research Funds Grant for the Joliet I-80 Des Plaines River Bridge Community Plan

A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #401-23: Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Grant Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for Acceptance of a Statewide Planning and Research Funds Grant for the Joliet I-80 Des Plaines River Bridge Community Plan. (RESOLUTION NO. 7905)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Resolution Approving a Designated Financial Institutions

A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #402-23: Resolution Approving a Designated Financial Institutions. (RESOLUTION NO. 7906)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Resolution of the City of Joliet, Illinois, Declaring its Official Intent to Reimburse Certain Capital Expenditures from the Proceeds of Future Debt Issues

A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #403-23: Resolution of the City of Joliet, Illinois, Declaring its Official Intent to Reimburse Certain Capital Expenditures from the Proceeds of Future Debt Issues. (RESOLUTION NO. 7907)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Resolution Declaring Certain City of Joliet Property as Surplus

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #404-23: Resolution Declaring Certain City of Joliet Property as Surplus. (RESOLUTION NO. 7908)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Resolution for Property Acquisition (PIN 30-07-23-100-001-0000, 30-07-23-100-002-0000, 30-07-23-100-003-000, 30-07-23-100-004-0000, and 30-07-23-100-014-0000) for the Greenfield Lift Station Replacement Project, from William Rulien Trust in the amount of $50,000.00

A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #405-23: Resolution for Property Acquisition (PIN 30-07-23-100-001-0000, 30-07-23-100-002-0000, 30-07-23-100-003-000, 30-07-23-100-004-0000, and 30-07-23-100-014-0000) for the Greenfield Lift Station Replacement Project, from William Rulien Trust in the amount of $50,000.00. (RESOLUTION NO. 7909)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Resolution Accepting a Local Arts Agencies General Operating Support Grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency for the 2024 Grant Fiscal Year

A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #406-23: Resolution Accepting a Local Arts Agencies General Operating Support Grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency for the 2024 Grant Fiscal Year. (RESOLUTION NO. 7910)

The motion carried by the following vote:

CITY MANAGER:

The Interim City Manager and Council wished Councilman Clement a happy birthday.

NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation):

Councilman Clement briefly discussed the possibility of the City having a facility for essential supplies in case of an emergency.

Councilwoman Ibarra highlighted the Harvey Brooks Center Farm to Table, Including You, and Club Latin Social events.

In response to Councilwoman Quillman's question, Finance Director Kevin Sing discussed the $6.5 million bond for the Library.

In response to Councilwoman Reardon, the Interim City Manager discussed the review of a sidewalk grinder in the budget. A brief discussion was held regarding sidewalk grinding.

Mayor D'Arcy extended the Council Committee assignments for an additional 90 days. He highlighted the ribbon cutting at Lion Electric, discussions held regarding hydrogen powered semi-trucks, an active shooter and mental health presentation, and a Proclamation presented to the Joliet Rotary Club.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

None.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:

All Councilmembers wished Councilman Clement a Happy Birthday.

Councilwoman Ibarra thanked Community Director Eva-Marie Tropper for all of her assistance.

ADJOURNMENT:

A motion was made by Councilman Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Ibarra, to adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote:

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