City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · December 15, 2020
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
6:30 PM
City Hall, Council Chambers
City Council Meeting
MAYOR BOB O'DEKIRK
MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILWOMAN JAN HALLUMS QUILLMAN (10/1/2020 to 12/31/2020)
COUNCILWOMAN BETTYE GAVIN
COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG
COUNCILMAN HERB LANDE
COUNCILMAN TERRY MORRIS
COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON
COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON
COUNCILMAN MICHAEL F. TURK
Interim City Manager - James D. Hock,
Corporation Counsel - Sabrina Spano, City Clerk Christa M. Desiderio
City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 15, 2020
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The Governor’s Office and the Illinois Department of Public Health activated a Tier 3 mitigation plan for all regions of the
State of Illinois, effective Friday, November 20, 2020. In an effort to support these mitigation measures, the City of Joliet is
limiting in person attendance in the council chambers to 10 people.
During meetings, groups of 10 people will be staged in various locations within city hall. These groups will wait in areas with
a live feed to the meeting until the Citizens to Be Heard on Agenda items section, the Public Hearing has commenced or the
Public Comments section of the meeting has commenced. Speakers will be rotated into Council Chambers to allow
everyone an opportunity to speak.
Pursuant to the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity’s Guidelines, it is recommended that any
individual appearing in-person wear a face-covering to cover their nose and mouth.
Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov
OR register “To Be Called To Speak”. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “ Public Comments” web page.
INVOCATION:
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:
ROLL CALL:
Present: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman,
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Michael F. Turk,
Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug,
Councilman Herb Lande, Councilman Terry Morris and
Councilman Pat Mudron
ALSO PRESENT: Interim City Manager James D. Hock and Corporation Counsel Sabrina
Spano
MAYOR:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
A motion was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri
Reardon, to approve the agenda as written with the following changes: 1) Move the Public
Hearing - Council Memo #649-20: Ordinances and Resolution Associated with Northpoint's
Compass Business Park after Amendments, Change Orders, and Payments and 2) Discuss
Bicentennial Park budget portion of Council Memo #652-20: Ordinance Approving the 2021
Annual Budget for the City of Joliet separately.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri
Reardon, Councilman Michael F. Turk, Councilwoman Bettye
Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Herb Lande,
Councilman Terry Morris and Councilman Pat Mudron
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS:
No one registered to be called or to speak under Citizens to Be Heard on Agenda Items .
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public
Comments” web page.
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APPOINTMENTS:
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
CTIS
Councilwoman Reardon gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the
Tuesday, December 8, 2020 CTIS Committee Meeting.
Economic Development
Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday,
December 8, 2020 Public Service Committee Meeting.
Finance
Councilman Turk and Councilman Mudron gave an overview and explanation of the items
discussed at the Tuesday, December 15, 2020 Finance Committee Meeting.
Public Safety
Councilwoman Quillman gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the
Tuesday, December 15, 2020 Public Safety Committee Meeting.
Public Service
Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Monday,
December 14, 2020 Public Service Committee Meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes:
Pre-Council Meeting - November 30, 2020
Council Meeting - December 1, 2020
Attachments: Pre-Council Minute 11-30-20
Council Minutes 12-1-20
Invoices Paid Report
Attachments: 2020-11 Invoices Paid
Approver Report
Position Vacancies 641-20
Attachments: Approver Report
Renewal of Group Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance 642-20
Programs
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Attachments: Approver Report
Regular Payroll for September 11 - September 24, 2020 - 643-20
$3,394,504.56
Attachments: PD 10.02.20
Approver Report
Regular Payroll for September 25 - October 8, 2020 - 644-20
$3,362,563.63
Attachments: PD 10.16.20
Approver Report
Regular Payroll for October 9 - October 22, 2020 - 645-20
$3,429,207.38
Attachments: PR 10.30.20
OT as of 11-30-2020
Approver Report
Council Memos Approved
A motion was made by Councilwoman Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Gavin, to
concur in the recommendations of the City Manager.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri
Reardon, Councilman Michael F. Turk, Councilwoman Bettye
Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Herb Lande,
Councilman Terry Morris and Councilman Pat Mudron
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Gas N Wash Car 647-20
Wash at 5951 Theodore Street
Attachments: Drive Inn Permit - Gas and Wash
20-121 Car Wash D-T Exhibit 11-23-20
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman
Michael F. Turk, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #647-20: Application for a Drive
Thru Permit for a Gas N Wash Car Wash at 5951 Theodore Street.
The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri
Reardon, Councilman Michael F. Turk, Councilwoman Bettye
Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Herb Lande,
Councilman Terry Morris and Councilman Pat Mudron
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public
Comments” web page.
The City Clerk advised that this is a Public Hearing so any public comments would be in order
at this time.
Ordinances and Resolution Associated with Northpoint’s 649-20
Compass Business Park
Resolution Approving the Annexation and Development
Agreement for approximately 1,360 Acres with East Gate
Logistics Park Chicago, LLC for Compass Business Park
(A-8-20); including,
Ordinance Approving the Zoning Reclassification of 103
Acres generally located on the South Side of Breen Road
and West of Ridge Road from R-1B (Single-Family
Residential) and R-4 (Multi-Family Residential) to I-1 (Light
Industrial) Zoning; (Z-6-20);
Ordinance Approving the Zoning Reclassification of
approximately 1257 acres of various parcels generally
located South of Breen Road, East of Chicago Road, North
of Hoff Road and West of Ridge Road from A-1
(Unincorporated Will County - Agriculture) to I-1 (Light
Industrial) Zoning District (Z-7-20); and,
Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to allow Carting,
Express, and Hauling Establishments (Truck Terminals),
limited however, to no more than 40 total acres of the
approximately 80 acres, generally located on Rowell Road
South of Brown Road (PETITION 2020-47); and,
Ordinances Regarding the Annexation and Zoning of Certain
Parcels, in Partial Fulfillment of the Annexation and
Development Agreement with East Gate Logistics Park
Chicago, LLC.
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Attachments: Resolution
A-8-20, Z-6-20, Z-7-20 Northpoint Combined PC Staff
Report-Copy
201201-F345c-Draft Conceptual Site Plan Exhibit-Joliet
(CBPN)
Former Light Parcel Plat of Annexation
Former Weaver Parcels Plat of Annexation
NPannexationpart1
NPzoningpart1part2
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilman Herb Lande, seconded by Councilwoman
Bettye Gavin, to continue COUNCIL MEMO #649-20: Ordinances and
Resolution Associated with Northpoint’s Compass Business Park
Resolution Approving the Annexation and Development Agreement for
approximately 1,360 Acres with East Gate Logistics Park Chicago, LLC for
Compass Business Park (A-8-20); including,
Ordinance Approving the Zoning Reclassification of 103 Acres generally located
on the South Side of Breen Road and West of Ridge Road from R-1B
(Single-Family Residential) and R-4 (Multi-Family Residential) to I-1 (Light
Industrial) Zoning; (Z-6-20);
Ordinance Approving the Zoning Reclassification of approximately 1257 acres of
various parcels generally located South of Breen Road, East of Chicago Road,
North of Hoff Road and West of Ridge Road from A-1 (Unincorporated Will
County - Agriculture) to I-1 (Light Industrial) Zoning District (Z-7-20); and,
Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to allow Carting, Express, and
Hauling Establishments (Truck Terminals), limited however, to no more than 40
total acres of the approximately 80 acres, generally located on Rowell Road
South of Brown Road (PETITION 2020-47); and,
Ordinances Regarding the Annexation and Zoning of Certain Parcels, in Partial
Fulfillment of the Annexation and Development Agreement with East Gate
Logistics Park Chicago, LLC to December 16, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri
Reardon, Councilman Michael F. Turk, Councilwoman Bettye
Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Herb Lande,
Councilman Terry Morris and Councilman Pat Mudron
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Ordinances and Resolution Associated with Northpoint’s 649-20
Compass Business Park
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Resolution Approving the Annexation and Development
Agreement for approximately 1,360 Acres with East Gate
Logistics Park Chicago, LLC for Compass Business Park
(A-8-20); including,
Ordinance Approving the Zoning Reclassification of 103
Acres generally located on the South Side of Breen Road
and West of Ridge Road from R-1B (Single-Family
Residential) and R-4 (Multi-Family Residential) to I-1 (Light
Industrial) Zoning; (Z-6-20);
Ordinance Approving the Zoning Reclassification of
approximately 1257 acres of various parcels generally
located South of Breen Road, East of Chicago Road, North
of Hoff Road and West of Ridge Road from A-1
(Unincorporated Will County - Agriculture) to I-1 (Light
Industrial) Zoning District (Z-7-20); and,
Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to allow Carting,
Express, and Hauling Establishments (Truck Terminals),
limited however, to no more than 40 total acres of the
approximately 80 acres, generally located on Rowell Road
South of Brown Road (PETITION 2020-47); and,
Ordinances Regarding the Annexation and Zoning of Certain
Parcels, in Partial Fulfillment of the Annexation and
Development Agreement with East Gate Logistics Park
Chicago, LLC.
Attachments: Resolution
A-8-20, Z-6-20, Z-7-20 Northpoint Combined PC Staff
Report-Copy
201201-F345c-Draft Conceptual Site Plan Exhibit-Joliet
(CBPN)
Former Light Parcel Plat of Annexation
Former Weaver Parcels Plat of Annexation
NPannexationpart1
NPzoningpart1part2
Approver Report
The City Clerk advised that this Public Hearing was opened at a previous
meeting and continued to this meeting; therefore, any public comments
would be in order at this time.
Mayor O’Dekirk opened the Public Hearing and asked if there were any comments.
In-person Interested Parties:
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Matt Robbins spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Katie Hunt spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Doug Jenco spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Ron Schmidt spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Julie Friebele spoke in opposition of this Council Memo
Tricia Maas spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Interested Parties - on phone:
Patricia Ooykaas spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Theresa Papesh spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Kathy Bernhard spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Julia Baum-Coldwater spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Jeannine Arend spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Stacy Meyers spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Dan DeCaprio spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Erica Aultz spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
James Ward spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
In person, interested party:
Heinz Sewing spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Councilman Morris existed the meeting at approximately 8:32 p.m.
Councilman Morris re-entered the meeting at approximately 8:34 p.m.
Councilman Hug existed the meeting at approximately 8:49 p.m.
Councilman Hug re-entered the meeting at approximately 8:52 p.m.
Mayor O'Dekirk existed the meeting at approximately 8:50 p.m.
Mayor O'Dekirk re-entered the meeting at approximately 8:55 p.m.
Councilman Lande existed the meeting at approximately 8:50 p.m.
Councilman Hug re-entered the meeting at approximately 9:01 p.m.
The Council Meeting of the City Council of the City of Joliet reconvened on
December 16, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin,
Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Herb Lande,
Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron,
Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman,
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, and
Councilman Michael F. Turk.
Let the record show: Councilwoman Sherri Reardon entered the meeting at
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approximately 4:03 p.m., Councilman Michael F. Turk entered the meeting at
approximately 4:25 p.m., and Councilman Hug entered the meeting at 4:50 p.m.
ABSENT: None.
ALSO PRESENT: Interim City Manager James D. Hock, Corporation Counsel
Sabrina Spano, and Inspector General Chris Regis.
Chris Regis, Inspector General, stated that this being the continuation of the
meeting yesterday evening (December 15, 2020) the meeting will start with a call
being connected from an interested party.
Interested Party - on phone
Jody Bertucci, Village of Elwood Trustee, spoke in opposition of this Council
Memo.
Mr. Tom Osterberger, attorney on behalf of the petitioner, and Mr. Tom George
responded to Ms. Bertucci's concerns for traffic using Route 53 and the
proposed bridge.
Chris Regis reviewed the city's public participation procedures.
In-Person Public Hearing speakers:
Ron Adamski spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Lisa Witt spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Alejandro Gutierrez spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
William Garrett spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Jeremy Brzycki spoke regarding concerns on this Council Memo.
Brian Podest spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Kevin Hagerty spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Public Hearing speakers via phone:
Rebecca Kemp Robbins spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Delilah LeGrett spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Brian Giarretta spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
William Bromer spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Jill Bishop spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Cheryl Donovan spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Candy Partilla spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Michelle Coldwater spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Mary Baskerville spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Michelle Peterson spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Drew Coldwater spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Michael Peterson spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Margie Cepon spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
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Stephanie Irvine spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Mandy Amato spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Mike Arienansen spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Sandra Costa spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Josh Hendricks spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Justin Young spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Katherine Pavur spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Ed Janulis spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Jim Baltas - Road Commissioner - interested party spoke in opposition of this
Council Memo.
Geraldine Micci Jones spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Jim Robbins spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Dan McCarrin spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Joe Kinsella spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Skip Hoechbauer spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Liz Fromer spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Cherie Galle spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Rita Renwick spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Elise Kendrot spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
April Flaws spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
John Sheridan, on behalf of Cunningham Organization, spoke in opposition of
this Council Memo.
Nicholas Ruettiger spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Laura Sperstad spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Richard Linden, Attorney for Stop NorthPoint spoke in opposition of this Council
Memo.
James Traut spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Patricia Traut spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Kathleen Berg spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Elizabeth Foster spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Bob Fioretti, Attorney spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Ann Baskerville, on behalf of Sierra Club, spoke in opposition of this Council
Memo.
Roberto Clack spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Portia Gallegos spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Doug Bernhard spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Dennis Oconnor spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Lisa Schultz spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Amanda Maletich spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Evellyn Vanderhyden spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Christina Sammet spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Kathryn Cope spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Sara Martin spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Anthony Coldwater spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Kelly Gibbons spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Niki Costello spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Mega Cooper spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Nancy Bartels spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
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Matthew Gibbons spoke in opposition of this Council Memo.
Mr. George was sworn in and responded to the Public Hearing comments.
Council asked the petitioner questions regarding the proposed development.
Councilman Lande exited the meeting at 5:22 p.m. Councilman Lande reentered
the meeting at 5:25 p.m.
Mayor O'Dekirk exited the meeting at 5:40 p.m. Mayor O'Dekirk reentered the
meeting at 5:59 p.m.
Councilman Hug exited the meeting at 5:50 p.m. Councilman Hug reentered the
meeting at 5:58 p.m.
Councilwoman Gavin exited the meeting at 5:58. Councilwoman Gavin
reentered the meeting at 6:02 p.m.
Councilwoman Quillman exited the meeting at 6:03 p.m. Councilwoman
Quillman reentered the meeting at 6:03 p.m.
Councilman Morris exited the meeting at 6:04 p.m. Councilman Morris reentered
the meeting at 6:06 p.m.
Councilman Lande exited the meeting at 6:08 p.m. Councilman Lande reentered
the meeting at 6:08 p.m.
Mayor O'Dekirk exited the meeting at 6:17 p.m. Mayor O'Dekirk reentered the
meeting at 6:22 p.m.
Councilman Hug exited the meeting at 6:22 p.m. Councilman Hug reentered the
meeting at 6:22 p.m.
The City Clerk closed the Pubic Hearing.
A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman
Terry Morris, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #649-20: Ordinances and Resolution
Associated with Northpoint’s Compass Business Park
Resolution Approving the Annexation and Development Agreement for
approximately 1,360 Acres with East Gate Logistics Park Chicago, LLC for
Compass Business Park (A-8-20)
(RESOLUTION NO. 7608)
Ordinance Approving the Annexation of Approximately 1,360 Acres located at
the Southeast Corner of Manhattan Road and Rowell Avenue, Parcels North of
Manhattan Road and East of Rowell
(ORDINANCE NO. 18161)
Ordinance Approving the Zoning Reclassification of 103 Acres generally located
on the South Side of Breen Road and West of Ridge Road from R-1B
(Single-Family Residential) and R-4 (Multi-Family Residential) to I-1 (Light
Industrial) Zoning and the Zoning Reclassification of approximately 1257 acres
of various parcels generally located South of Breen Road, East of
Chicago Road, North of Hoff Road and West of Ridge Road from A-1
(Unincorporated Will County - Agriculture) to I-1 (Light Industrial) Zoning District
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(Z-6-20) (Z-7-20)
(ORDINANCE NO. 18162)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri
Reardon, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Herb Lande,
Councilman Terry Morris and Councilman Pat Mudron
Nay: Councilman Michael F. Turk and Councilwoman Bettye Gavin
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ORDINANCES:
Ordinance Accepting a Temporary Construction Easement 651-20
for 1951 Hollywood Road for the Houbolt Road (I-80 - US
Route 6) Interchange Modification and Roadway
Reconstruction Project - MFT Sect. No. 16-00503-00-PV
Attachments: Ordinance
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman
Michael F. Turk, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #651-20: Ordinance Accepting a
Temporary Construction Easement for 1951 Hollywood Road for the Houbolt
Road (I-80 - US Route 6) Interchange Modification and Roadway Reconstruction
Project - MFT Sect. No. 16-00503-00-PV. (ORDINANCE NO. 18153)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri
Reardon, Councilman Michael F. Turk, Councilwoman Bettye
Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Herb Lande,
Councilman Terry Morris and Councilman Pat Mudron
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Ordinance Approving the 2021 Annual Budget for the City of 652-20
Joliet
a. Ordinance to Include in the 2021 Annual Budget for the
City of Joliet a discretionary Subsidy for the Will County
Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium Authority and for
the Joliet Prison
b. Ordinance Approving the 2021 Annual Budget for the City
of Joliet
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Attachments: Ordinance
2021 Budget Approval w RIALTO - City of Joliet
Approver Report
A length discussion was held regarding the Bicentennial Park budget, including
the retention of Bicentennial Park employees.
A motion was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk, seconded by
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #652-20: Ordinance
Approving the 2021 Annual Budget for the City of Joliet
a. Ordinance to Include in the 2021 Annual Budget for the City of Joliet a
discretionary Subsidy for the Will County Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium
Authority and for the Joliet Prison
(ORDINANCE NO. 18154)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Michael F. Turk,
Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Terry Morris and
Councilman Pat Mudron
Nay: Councilman Larry E. Hug
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman
and Councilman Herb Lande
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #652-20:
Ordinance Approving the 2021 Annual Budget for the City of Joliet
b. Ordinance Approving the 2021 Annual Budget for the City of Joliet.
(ORDINANCE NO. 18155)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri
Reardon, Councilman Michael F. Turk, Councilwoman Bettye
Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Herb Lande,
Councilman Terry Morris and Councilman Pat Mudron
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Ordinances for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the 653-20
Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2020 and Ending
December 31, 2020, in and for the 1996 Joliet Special Service
Area Number Fourteen (Joliet City Center), and 2009 Joliet
Special Service Area Number Seven (Park Hill Subdivision).
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Attachments: Ordinance
ORDINANCE NO Park Hill
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk, seconded by
Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #653-20: Ordinances
for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1,
2020 and Ending December 31, 2020, in and for the 1996 Joliet Special Service
Area Number Fourteen (Joliet City Center) (ORDINANCE NO. 18156), and 2009
Joliet Special Service Area Number Seven (Park Hill Subdivision).
(ORDINANCE NO. 18157)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri
Reardon, Councilman Michael F. Turk, Councilwoman Bettye
Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Herb Lande,
Councilman Terry Morris and Councilman Pat Mudron
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Ordinances for the Levying and Assessment of Taxes for the 654-20
Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2020 and Ending
December 31, 2020 in and for the City of Joliet; Including the
Joliet Public Library
Attachments: Ordinance
2021 General Levy Ordinance -final library
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk, seconded by
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #654-20:
a. Ordinances for the Levying and Assessment of Taxes for the Fiscal Year
Beginning January 1, 2020 and Ending December 31, 2020 in and for the City of
Joliet (ORDINANCE NO. 18158)
b. Ordinances for the Levying and Assessment of Taxes for the Fiscal Year
Beginning January 1, 2020 and Ending December 31, 2020 in and for the Joliet
Public Library (ORDINANCE NO. 181590)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri
Reardon, Councilman Michael F. Turk, Councilwoman Bettye
Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Herb Lande,
Councilman Terry Morris and Councilman Pat Mudron
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Ordinance Abating the Taxes Heretofore Levied for the Year 655-20
2020 to Pay Debt Service on $3,665,000 General Obligation
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Bonds, Series 2020A, and $6,535,000 General Obligation
Bonds, Series 2020B, of the City of Joliet, Will and Kendall
Counties, Illinois
Attachments: Ordinance
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Michael F. Turk, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #655-20: Ordinance
Abating the Taxes Heretofore Levied for the Year 2020 to Pay Debt Service on
$3,665,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2020A, and $6,535,000 General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2020B, of the City of Joliet, Will and Kendall Counties,
Illinois. (ORDINANCE NO. 18160)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri
Reardon, Councilman Michael F. Turk, Councilwoman Bettye
Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Herb Lande,
Councilman Terry Morris and Councilman Pat Mudron
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution Adopting a Policy for the Maintenance and Repair 657-20
of Vaulted Sidewalk
Attachments: Resolution
Vaulted Walk Maintenance Policy Exhibit
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman
Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #657-20: Resolution Adopting a Policy
for the Maintenance and Repair of Vaulted Sidewalk. (RESOLUTION NO. 7605)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri
Reardon, Councilman Michael F. Turk, Councilwoman Bettye
Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Herb Lande,
Councilman Terry Morris and Councilman Pat Mudron
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Resolution Authorizing the Joliet Police Department to 658-20
Proceed With Axon Services
Attachments: Resolution
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by
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Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #658-20: Resolution
Authorizing the Joliet Police Department to Proceed With Axon Services.
(RESOLUTION NO. 7606)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri
Reardon, Councilman Michael F. Turk, Councilwoman Bettye
Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Herb Lande,
Councilman Terry Morris and Councilman Pat Mudron
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Incentive Agreement 659-20
with Tony’s Finer Foods Enterprise, Inc.
Attachments: Resolution
Exhibit A - Subject Property
Exhibit B - Estimated Property Taxes
Approver Report
Mayor O'Dekirk thanked staff and also thanked Tony's Finer Foods for their
investment in Joliet and briefly discussed the continued development in the city.
A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman
Michael F. Turk, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #659-20: Resolution Authorizing
Execution of an Incentive Agreement with Tony’s Finer Foods Enterprise, Inc.
(RESOLUTION 7607)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri
Reardon, Councilman Michael F. Turk, Councilwoman Bettye
Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Herb Lande,
Councilman Terry Morris and Councilman Pat Mudron
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
BIDS AND CONTRACTS:
AWARD OF CONTRACTS:
Award of Contract for LPR Services to Flock in the Amount 661-20
of $226,800.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Contract for the Police Department Door System to 662-20
VideoTec in the amount of $78,900.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Approval of Additional Hourly Services Request for Fee 663-20
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Authorization - Proposed Rock Run Crossing Public Private
Partnership
Attachments: EXHIBIT 1 - Joliet RRC DAS additional Services 3
Approver Report
Council Memos Approved
A motion was made by Councilman Turk, seconded by Councilwoman Gavin, to approve
Council Memos #661-20 through #663-20.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri
Reardon, Councilman Michael F. Turk, Councilwoman Bettye
Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Herb Lande,
Councilman Terry Morris and Councilman Pat Mudron
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
AMENDMENTS, CHANGE ORDERS AND PAYMENTS:
Change Order No. 1 for the 2020 Utilities Electrical 665-20
Maintenance Service Agreement to Eliott Electric in the
amount of 18,779.54
Attachments: Approver Report
Change Order No. 1 to Information Technology (IT) 666-20
Professional Services
Attachments: Approver Report
Change Order No. 10 for the 2018 Sanitary Sewer 667-20
Rehabilitation Program to Michels Corporation
Attachments: Approver Report
Council Memos Approved
A motion was made by Councilwoman Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Hallums
Quillman, to approve Council Memos #665-20 through #667-20.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri
Reardon, Councilman Michael F. Turk, Councilwoman Bettye
Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Herb Lande,
Councilman Terry Morris and Councilman Pat Mudron
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
MAYOR PRO TEM:
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilman Hug, to
appoint Councilwoman Sherri Readon as Mayor Pro Tem for the period January 1, 2021
through March 31, 2021.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri
Reardon, Councilman Michael F. Turk, Councilwoman Bettye
Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Herb Lande,
Councilman Terry Morris and Councilman Pat Mudron
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
CITY MANAGER:
NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation):
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
No one registered to be called or to speak under Citizens to Be Heard on Agenda Items .
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public
Comments” web page.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Herb Lande,
to adjourn.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri
Reardon, Councilman Michael F. Turk, Councilwoman Bettye
Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Herb Lande,
Councilman Terry Morris and Councilman Pat Mudron
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
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Agenda
City of Joliet
City Council Meeting
Meeting Agenda - Final
MAYOR BOB O'DEKIRK
MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILWOMAN JAN HALLUMS QUILLMAN (10/1/2020 to
12/31/2020)
COUNCILWOMAN BETTYE GAVIN
COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG
COUNCILMAN HERB LANDE
COUNCILMAN TERRY MORRIS
COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON
COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON
COUNCILMAN MICHAEL F. TURK
Interim City Manager - James D. Hock,
Corporation Counsel - Sabrina Spano, City Clerk Christa M. Desiderio
Tuesday, December 15, 2020 6:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers
The Governor’s Office and the Illinois Department of Public Health activated a Tier 3 mitigation plan for all regions of the
State of Illinois, effective Friday, November 20, 2020. In an effort to support these mitigation measures, the City of Joliet is
limiting in person attendance in the council chambers to 10 people.
During meetings, groups of 10 people will be staged in various locations within city hall. These groups will wait in areas with
a live feed to the meeting until the Citizens to Be Heard on Agenda items section, the Public Hearing has commenced or the
Public Comments section of the meeting has commenced. Speakers will be rotated into Council Chambers to allow
everyone an opportunity to speak.
Pursuant to the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity’s Guidelines, it is recommended that any
individual appearing in-person wear a face-covering to cover their nose and mouth.
Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov
OR register “To Be Called To Speak”. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “ Public Comments” web page.
INVOCATION:
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:
ROLL CALL:
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MAYOR:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS:
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public
Comments” web page.
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding items listed on the agenda, except for items listed under Public
Hearing. Anyone speaking on an agenda item is entitled to speak for a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and
answer period and staff and the City Council do not generally respond to public comments. The City Clerk has a copy of
the public speaking procedures; please note speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the Council
shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
APPOINTMENTS:
MAYOR PRO TEM:
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
CTIS
Economic Development
Finance
Public Safety
Public Service
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes:
Pre-Council Meeting - November 30, 2020
Council Meeting - December 1, 2020
Attachments: Pre-Council Minute 11-30-20
Council Minutes 12-1-20
Invoices Paid Report
Attachments: 2020-11 Invoices Paid
Approver Report
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Position Vacancies 641-20
Attachments: Approver Report
Renewal of Group Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance 642-20
Programs
Attachments: Approver Report
Regular Payroll for September 11 - September 24, 2020 - 643-20
$3,394,504.56
Attachments: PD 10.02.20
Approver Report
Regular Payroll for September 25 - October 8, 2020 - 644-20
$3,362,563.63
Attachments: PD 10.16.20
Approver Report
Regular Payroll for October 9 - October 22, 2020 - $3,429,207.38 645-20
Attachments: PR 10.30.20
OT as of 11-30-2020
Approver Report
LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Gas N Wash Car Wash at 647-20
5951 Theodore Street
Attachments: Drive Inn Permit - Gas and Wash
20-121 Car Wash D-T Exhibit 11-23-20
Approver Report
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public
Comments” web page.
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Ordinances and Resolution Associated with Northpoint’s Compass 649-20
Business Park
Resolution Approving the Annexation and Development Agreement
for approximately 1,360 Acres with East Gate Logistics Park
Chicago, LLC for Compass Business Park (A-8-20); including,
Ordinance Approving the Zoning Reclassification of 103 Acres
generally located on the South Side of Breen Road and West of
Ridge Road from R-1B (Single-Family Residential) and R-4
(Multi-Family Residential) to I-1 (Light Industrial) Zoning; (Z-6-20);
Ordinance Approving the Zoning Reclassification of approximately
1257 acres of various parcels generally located South of Breen
Road, East of Chicago Road, North of Hoff Road and West of
Ridge Road from A-1 (Unincorporated Will County - Agriculture) to
I-1 (Light Industrial) Zoning District (Z-7-20); and,
Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to allow Carting,
Express, and Hauling Establishments (Truck Terminals), limited
however, to no more than 40 total acres of the approximately 80
acres, generally located on Rowell Road South of Brown Road
(PETITION 2020-47); and,
Ordinances Regarding the Annexation and Zoning of Certain
Parcels, in Partial Fulfillment of the Annexation and Development
Agreement with East Gate Logistics Park Chicago, LLC.
Attachments: Resolution
A-8-20, Z-6-20, Z-7-20 Northpoint Combined PC Staff
Report-Copy
201201-F345c-Draft Conceptual Site Plan Exhibit-Joliet (CBPN)
Former Light Parcel Plat of Annexation
Former Weaver Parcels Plat of Annexation
NPannexationpart1
NPzoningpart1part2
Approver Report
(Public Hearing: To Be Held Tuesday, December 15, 2020)
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ORDINANCES:
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Ordinance Accepting a Temporary Construction Easement for 651-20
1951 Hollywood Road for the Houbolt Road (I-80 - US Route 6)
Interchange Modification and Roadway Reconstruction Project -
MFT Sect. No. 16-00503-00-PV
Attachments: Ordinance
Approver Report
Ordinance Approving the 2021 Annual Budget for the City of Joliet 652-20
a. Ordinance to Include in the 2021 Annual Budget for the City of
Joliet a discretionary Subsidy for the Will County Metropolitan
Exposition and Auditorium Authority and for the Joliet Prison
b. Ordinance Approving the 2021 Annual Budget for the City of
Joliet
Attachments: Ordinance
2021 Budget Approval w RIALTO - City of Joliet
Approver Report
Ordinances for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the Fiscal 653-20
Year Beginning January 1, 2020 and Ending December 31, 2020,
in and for the 1996 Joliet Special Service Area Number Fourteen
(Joliet City Center), and 2009 Joliet Special Service Area Number
Seven (Park Hill Subdivision).
Attachments: Ordinance
ORDINANCE NO Park Hill
Approver Report
Ordinances for the Levying and Assessment of Taxes for the Fiscal 654-20
Year Beginning January 1, 2020 and Ending December 31, 2020 in
and for the City of Joliet; Including the Joliet Public Library
Attachments: Ordinance
2021 General Levy Ordinance -final library
Approver Report
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Ordinance Abating the Taxes Heretofore Levied for the Year 2020 655-20
to Pay Debt Service on $3,665,000 General Obligation Bonds,
Series 2020A, and $6,535,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series
2020B, of the City of Joliet, Will and Kendall Counties, Illinois
Attachments: Ordinance
Approver Report
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution Adopting a Policy for the Maintenance and Repair of 657-20
Vaulted Sidewalk
Attachments: Resolution
Vaulted Walk Maintenance Policy Exhibit
Approver Report
Resolution Authorizing the Joliet Police Department to Proceed 658-20
With Axon Services
Attachments: Resolution
Approver Report
Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Incentive Agreement with 659-20
Tony’s Finer Foods Enterprise, Inc.
Attachments: Resolution
Exhibit A - Subject Property
Exhibit B - Estimated Property Taxes
Approver Report
BIDS AND CONTRACTS:
AWARD OF CONTRACTS:
Award of Contract for LPR Services to Flock in the Amount of 661-20
$226,800.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Contract for the Police Department Door System to 662-20
VideoTec in the amount of $78,900.00
Attachments: Approver Report
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Approval of Additional Hourly Services Request for Fee 663-20
Authorization - Proposed Rock Run Crossing Public Private
Partnership
Attachments: EXHIBIT 1 - Joliet RRC DAS additional Services 3
Approver Report
AMENDMENTS, CHANGE ORDERS AND PAYMENTS:
Change Order No. 1 for the 2020 Utilities Electrical Maintenance 665-20
Service Agreement to Eliott Electric in the amount of 18,779.54
Attachments: Approver Report
Change Order No. 1 to Information Technology (IT) Professional 666-20
Services
Attachments: Approver Report
Change Order No. 10 for the 2018 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation 667-20
Program to Michels Corporation
Attachments: Approver Report
CITY MANAGER:
NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation):
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public
Comments” web page.
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding non-agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is
not a question and answer period and staff, and the City Council do not generally respond to public comments. The City
Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the
harmony of the Council shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT:
This meeting will be held in an accessible location. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Christa M.
Desiderio, City Clerk, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 at (815) 724-3780. Live, online streaming of
Regular City Council and Pre-Council meetings is now available at www.joliet.gov. Videos and agenda packets can be
accessed by clicking on the Meetings & Agendas link at the center of the home page for "Joliet City Council E-Agenda &
Streaming Video." The new page includes archived footage and interactive agendas available for the public to view at
their convenience.
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