City Council Meeting

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, June 15, 2021 6:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers City Council Meeting MAYOR BOB O'DEKIRK MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILWOMAN BETTYE GAVIN (5/1/2021 - 6/30/2021) COUNCILMAN JOE CLEMENT COUNCILMAN CESAR GUERRERO COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG COUNCILMAN TERRY MORRIS COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON COUNCILWOMAN JAN HALLUMS QUILLMAN COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON City Manager - James V. Capparelli, Corporation Counsel - Sabrina Spano, City Clerk Christa M. Desiderio City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 15, 2021 Page 1 of 1 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 15, 2021 As of June 11, 2021, Governor Pritzker moved Illinois to Phase 5. Under Phase 5, all sectors of the economy can resume at regular capacity with new safety guidelines and procedures. Pursuant to the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity’s Guidelines, it is recommended that any individual appearing in-person who is not fully vaccinated 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. INVOCATION: Pastor Lonnie Posley, New Canaan Land Christian Church, 225 E. Clinton Street PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Joseph Clement and Councilman Cesar Guerrero Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin ALSO PRESENT: City Manager James V. Capparelli and Corporation Counsel Sabrina Spano MAYOR: Proclamation Recognizing the Joliet Fire Department and Volunteers for their COVID Vaccine Response Attachments: Proclamation COVID Volunteers.pdf Councilwoman Quillman read a Proclamation Recognizing the Joliet Fire Department and Volunteers for their COVID Vaccine Response with many of the volunteers in attendance. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to approve the Agenda as written. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Joseph Clement and Councilman Cesar Guerrero Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS: Page 1 of 18 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 15, 2021 John Sheridan, President Cunningham Neighborhood Council, spoke in favor of Council Memo 307-21 Ordinances Associated with 1101 N. Broadway Street. Alan Oder spoke regarding violent crime. Abraham Garcia, owner of BF Tire, Inc. at 1101 Broadway Street, spoke regarding his business operations. APPOINTMENTS: Joliet Committee and Commissions Attachments: Joliet Area Historical Museum A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to appoint Councilwoman Sherri Reardon as liaison to the Joliet Historical Museum. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Joseph Clement and Councilman Cesar Guerrero Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk MAYOR PRO TEM: A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to appoint Councilman Cesar Guerrero as Mayor Pro Tem for the period of July 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Joseph Clement and Councilman Cesar Guerrero Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: Economic Development Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, June 8, 2021 Economic Development Committee Meeting. Link: Page 2 of 18 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 15, 2021 https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/3946?view_id=6&redirect=true Finance Councilman Mudron and James Ghedotte, Director of Finance, gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, June 15, 2021 Finance Committee Meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/3960?view_id=6&redirect=true Prison Councilwoman Reardon gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, May 25, 2021 and Wednesday, June 2, 2021 Prison Committee Meetings. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/3936?view_id=6&redirect=true Public Service Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Monday, June 14, 2021 Public Service Committee Meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/3956?view_id=6&redirect=true CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Minutes: Combined Council Meeting - June 1, 2021 Attachments: Combined Council Meeting - June 1, 2021.pdf Invoices Paid Report Attachments: 2021-05 Invoices Paid Approver Report 2020 Annual Treasurer’s Report 294-21 Attachments: 2020_AnnualTreasurersReport Approver Report Position Vacancies 295-21 Attachments: Approver Report Page 3 of 18 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 15, 2021 Award of Contract for the Aux Sable Creek Wastewater 296-21 Treatment Plant Screening Upgrades to Williams Brothers Construction Inc. in the amount of $734,000.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the Westside Wastewater Treatment 297-21 Plant Chemical Tank Addition Upgrades to Williams Brothers Construction Inc. in the amount of $97,000.00 Attachments: Approver Report Professional Services Agreement for the Phase I Lift Station 298-21 Assessment and Design Engineering Program to Trotter and Associates Inc. in the amount of $161,500.00 Attachments: Map - 2021 Lift Station Assessment and Design.pdf Approver Report Change Order No. 1 in the amount of ($8,368.83) and 299-21 Payment Estimate No. 3 and Final in the amount of $243,696.57 for the Lead Service Line Replacement Phase 2 to Brandt Excavating Inc. Attachments: Approver Report Payment of Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act 300-21 Loan Application Fee Attachments: Approver Report Payment of the 2021 Membership Dues for the Southwest 301-21 Water Planning Group in the amount of $45,239.00 Attachments: Approver Report Consent Agenda Items Approved A motion was made by Councilwoman Reardon, seconded by Councilman Clement, to approve all said Consent Agenda Items. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Joseph Clement and Councilman Cesar Guerrero Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Page 4 of 18 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 15, 2021 LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS: PUBLIC HEARINGS: Annexation of a 21,000 sq. ft. Lot Located at 3502 Green 303-21 Meadow Lane (A-2-2021) Resolution Approving an Annexation Agreement for 3502 Green Meadow Lane Ordinance Approving the Annexation of a 21,000 sq. ft. Lot Located at 3502 Green Meadow Lane Ordinance Approving the Classification of 3502 Green Meadow Lane to R-1 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning Attachments: AnnxAgreeResolution - 3502 Green Meadow Lane Signed Annexation Agreement AnnexOrd - A-2-21 - 3502 Green Meadow Plat of Annexation_3502 Green Meadow Annx Zoning Class Ord - 3502 Green Meadow Lane Plan_Commission_21-05-20_Meeting_Minutes A-2-21_3502 Green Meadow Lane Staff Report Packet Approver Report 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 Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #303-21: Annexation of a 21,000 sq. ft. Lot Located at 3502 Green Meadow Lane (A-2-2021) Resolution Approving an Annexation Agreement for 3502 Green Meadow Lane (RESOLUTION NO. 7655) Ordinance Approving the Annexation of a 21,000 sq. ft. Lot Located at 3502 Green Meadow Lane (ORDINANCE NO. 18231) Ordinance Approving the Classification of 3502 Green Meadow Lane to R-1 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning. (ORDINANCE NO. 18232) Page 5 of 18 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 15, 2021 The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Joseph Clement and Councilman Cesar Guerrero Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Annexation of 2 Parcels Located at the Northeast Corner of 304-21 Chippewa Street and Iroquois Street (A-3-2021) Resolution Approving an Annexation Agreement for 2 Parcels Located at the Northeast Corner of Chippewa Street and Iroquois Street Ordinance Approving the Annexation of 2 Parcels Located at the Northeast Corner of Chippewa Street and Iroquois Street Ordinance Approving the Classification of 2 Parcels Located at the Northeast Corner of Chippewa Street and Iroquois Street to R-2 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning Attachments: AnnxAgreeResolution - Chippewa Street Signed Annexation Agreement_Chippewa and Iroquois lots AnnexOrd - A-3-21 - NEC Chippewa and Iroquois Plats of Annexation - Chippewa lots - Habitat for Humanity Annx Zoning Class Ord - NEC Chippewa and Iroquois Plan_Commission_21-05-20_Meeting_Minutes A-3-21_NEC OF Chippewa and Iroquois Staff Report Packet Approver Report 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 Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #304-21: Annexation of 2 Parcels Located at the Northeast Corner of Chippewa Street and Iroquois Street (A-3-2021) Resolution Approving an Annexation Agreement for 2 Parcels Located at the Northeast Corner of Chippewa Street and Iroquois Street Page 6 of 18 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 15, 2021 (RESOLUTION NO. 7655) Ordinance Approving the Annexation of 2 Parcels Located at the Northeast Corner of Chippewa Street and Iroquois Street (ORDINANCE NO. 18233) Ordinance Approving the Classification of 2 Parcels Located at the Northeast Corner of Chippewa Street and Iroquois Street to R-2 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning. (ORDINANCE NO. 18234) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Joseph Clement and Councilman Cesar Guerrero Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Annexation of 0.23 Acres Located at 800 Magnolia Drive 305-21 (A-4-2021) Resolution Approving an Annexation Agreement for 800 Magnolia Drive Ordinance Approving the Annexation of 0.23 Acres Located at 800 Magnolia Drive Ordinance Approving the Classification of 800 Magnolia Drive to R-2 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning Attachments: AnnxAgreeResolution - 800 Magnolia Signed Annexation Agreement_800 Magnolia AnnexOrd - A-4-21 - 800 Magnolia Plat of Annexation - 800 Magnolia - Habitat for Humanity Annx Zoning Class Ord - 800 Magnolia Plan_Commission_21-05-20_Meeting_Minutes (1) Public Comment A-4-21_800 Magnolia Drive staff report packet Approver Report 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. Page 7 of 18 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 15, 2021 No public comments were made, therefore, the City Clerk closed the Public Hearing. A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #305-21: Annexation of 0.23 Acres Located at 800 Magnolia Drive (A-4-2021) Resolution Approving an Annexation Agreement for 800 Magnolia Drive (RESOLUTION NO. 7657) Ordinance Approving the Annexation of 0.23 Acres Located at 800 Magnolia Drive (ORDINANCE NO. 18235) Ordinance Approving the Classification of 800 Magnolia Drive to R-2 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning. (ORDINANCE NO. 18236) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Joseph Clement and Councilman Cesar Guerrero Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: ORDINANCES: Ordinances Associated with 1101 N. Broadway Street 307-21 Ordinance Approving an Amendment to a Variation of Use (Ord No. 7912) to expand the previously permitted use (automobile service garage) to include light truck/ tractor cab tire repair, a B-3 (General Business) use, in an R-2 (Single Family Residential) zoning district (ZBA 2021-01) Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit for a light truck/ tractor cab tire repair and maintenance (ZBA 2021-02) Page 8 of 18 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 15, 2021 Attachments: Var use ord _1101 N. Broadway Special Use Permit 1101 N. Broadway Street ZBA_01.21.21 Meeting Minutes Public Comment 2 ZBA 2021-01 02_1101 N. Broadway_staff report packet Approver Report A brief discussion was held regarding the amendment at 1101 N. Broadway Street to allow light truck/tractor cab tire repair. A motion was made by Councilman Joseph Clement, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #307-21: Ordinances Associated with 1101 N. Broadway Street Ordinance Approving an Amendment to a Variation of Use (Ord No. 7912) to expand the previously permitted use (automobile service garage) to include light truck/ tractor cab tire repair, a B-3 (General Business) use, in an R-2 (Single Family Residential) zoning district (ZBA 2021-01) (ORDINANCE NO. 18237) Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit for a light truck/ tractor cab tire repair and maintenance (ZBA 2021-02). (ORDINANCE NO. 18238) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Joseph Clement and Councilman Cesar Guerrero Nay: Councilman Larry E. Hug and Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit for a Year-Round 308-21 Indoor and Outdoor Entertainment Venue, Including a Haunted House Located at 401 Woodruff Road (PETITION 2021-25) Attachments: 2021-25 - SUP_401 Woodruff Road Ordinance 052021 ZBA Minutes 05192021 Thirteenth Floor Joliet Resubmittal ZBA 2021-25 (401 Woodruff Road) Staff Report Packet Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #308-21: Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit for a Year-Round Indoor and Outdoor Page 9 of 18 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 15, 2021 Entertainment Venue, Including a Haunted House Located at 401 Woodruff Road (PETITION 2021-25). (ORDINANCE NO. 18239) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Joseph Clement and Councilman Cesar Guerrero Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit for a Tire Repair 309-21 and Sales Center, Located at 3100 Channahon Road (PETITION 2021-28) Attachments: 2021-28 - SUP_3100 Channahon Road - Ordinance 2021-28 - 3100 Channahon Road - Combined ZBA Staff Report ZBA Minutes Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #309-21: Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit for a Tire Repair and Sales Center, Located at 3100 Channahon Road (PETITION 2021-28). (ORDINANCE NO. 18240) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Joseph Clement and Councilman Cesar Guerrero Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit for a Truck 310-21 Terminal Including Truck Service and Repair; Truck Wash Facility; Commercial Truck Sales; Rental and Leasing; Truck and Trailer Parking; and Office Space, Located at 175 McDonald Avenue (PETITION 2021-27) Attachments: 2021-27 - SUP_175 McDonald Avenue - Ordinance 2021-27 175 McDonald Avenue - Combined ZBA Staff Report ZBA Minutes Approver Report Page 10 of 18 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 15, 2021 A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #310-21: Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit for a Truck Terminal Including Truck Service and Repair; Truck Wash Facility; Commercial Truck Sales; Rental and Leasing; Truck and Trailer Parking; and Office Space, Located at 175 McDonald Avenue (PETITION 2021-27). (ORDINANCE NO. 18241) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Joseph Clement and Councilman Cesar Guerrero Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Ordinance Approving A Preliminary Plat of Mound Road 311-21 Logistics Center Subdivision (P-3-2021) Attachments: Preliminary Plat Ordinance - Mound Road Logistics Center Subdivision Preliminary Plat Mound Road Logistics Park Plan_Commission_21-05-20_Meeting_Minutes P-3-21 Mound Road Logistics Center Staff Report Packet Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #311-21: Ordinance Approving A Preliminary Plat of Mound Road Logistics Center Subdivision (P-3-2021). (ORDINANCE NO. 18242) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Joseph Clement and Councilman Cesar Guerrero Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk RESOLUTIONS: Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) 313-21 for the Illinois Route 53 at Emerald Dr. Project between the Illinois Department of Transportation and the City of Joliet - 2021 Page 11 of 18 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 15, 2021 Attachments: Resolution Emerald Drive Intergovernmental Agreement 2021 Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #313-21: Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) for the Illinois Route 53 at Emerald Dr. Project between the Illinois Department of Transportation and the City of Joliet - 2021. (RESOLUTION NO. 7658) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Joseph Clement and Councilman Cesar Guerrero Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an 314-21 Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement with Channahon Township, and a Jurisdictional Transfer of a Portion of Vetter Road Attachments: Resolution Vetter Road IGA - Joliet-Channahon Township Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #314-21: Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement with Channahon Township, and a Jurisdictional Transfer of a Portion of Vetter Road. (RESOLUTION NO. 7659) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Joseph Clement and Councilman Cesar Guerrero Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Site Agreement 315-21 with Pen East, LLC Page 12 of 18 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 15, 2021 Attachments: Resolution Agreement Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #315-21: Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Site Agreement with Pen East, LLC. (RESOLUTION NO. 7660) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Joseph Clement and Councilman Cesar Guerrero Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Home Investment 316-21 Partnership (HOME) Program Consortium Agreement Attachments: Resolution Ex. A - Consortium Agreement FY2022-2024 Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Joseph Clement, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #316-21: Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Home Investment Partnership (HOME) Program Consortium Agreement. (RESOLUTION NO. 7661) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Joseph Clement and Councilman Cesar Guerrero Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Accepting a Grant from the Illinois Housing 317-21 Development Authority’s Abandoned Residential Property Municipal Relief Program Attachments: Resolution Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #317-21: Resolution Page 13 of 18 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 15, 2021 Accepting a Grant from the Illinois Housing Development Authority’s Abandoned Residential Property Municipal Relief Program. (RESOLUTION NO. 7662) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Joseph Clement and Councilman Cesar Guerrero Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Accepting a Public Utility Easement from 318-21 Weitendorf Enterprises Inc. (PIN 05-06-11-409-027-0000) for the Essington and Jefferson Interceptor Sewer Project Attachments: Resolution Easement Agreement for Parcel 0002.pdf Easement Exhibit for Parcel 0002.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #318-21: Resolution Accepting a Public Utility Easement from Weitendorf Enterprises Inc. (PIN 05-06-11-409-027-0000) for the Essington and Jefferson Interceptor Sewer Project. (RESOLUTION NO. 7663) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Joseph Clement and Councilman Cesar Guerrero Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Accepting a Public Utility Easement from 319-21 Timberhollow Series LLC (PIN 05-06-11-409-026-0000) for the Essington and Jefferson Interceptor Sewer Project Attachments: Resolution Easement Agreement for Parcel 0002.pdf Easement Exhibit for Parcel 0002.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Joseph Clement, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #319-21: Resolution Accepting a Public Utility Easement from Timberhollow Series LLC (PIN Page 14 of 18 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 15, 2021 05-06-11-409-026-0000) for the Essington and Jefferson Interceptor Sewer Project. (RESOLUTION NO. 7664) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Joseph Clement and Councilman Cesar Guerrero Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Dedication of 320-21 Right of Way from CenterPoint Joliet Terminal Railroad, LLC Regarding Vetter Road Attachments: Resolution - Revised Approver Report Dedication of Right of Way A motion was made by Councilman Joseph Clement, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #320-21: Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Dedication of Right of Way from CenterPoint Joliet Terminal Railroad, LLC Regarding Vetter Road. (RESOLUTION NO. 7665) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Joseph Clement and Councilman Cesar Guerrero Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Approving A Property Tax Abatement At 3835 321-21 Youngs Road, Joliet, Il 60434 With The Lion Electric Co. Usa Inc. Attachments: Resolution EXHIBIT A - Map EXHIBIT B - Project Surge Application Agreement Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #321-21: Resolution Approving A Property Tax Abatement At 3835 Youngs Road, Joliet, Il 60434 With The Lion Electric Co. Usa Inc.(RESOLUTION NO. 7666) Page 15 of 18 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 15, 2021 The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Joseph Clement and Councilman Cesar Guerrero Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Approving an Amended Agreement for the 322-21 Purchase and Sale of Real Property with Natural Gas Pipeline Company Of America LLC Attachments: Resolution Exhibit A Exhibit B Approver Report Agreement A motion was made by Councilman Joseph Clement, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #322-21: Resolution Approving an Amended Agreement for the Purchase and Sale of Real Property with Natural Gas Pipeline Company Of America LLC. (RESOLUTION NO. 7667) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Joseph Clement and Councilman Cesar Guerrero Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk CITY MANAGER: The City Manager briefly discussed COVID funding received by the City and Will County. He also discussed a backlog on building permit requests and will be allowing overtime to complete necessary inspections. Greg Ruddy, Director of Public Works, acknowledged Scott Gapsevich's, Engineer Supervisor, upcoming retirement and thanked him for his service to the City. A brief discussion was held comparing the city budget to the county budget. NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation): Councilman Hug and the City Manager briefly discussed preliminary egotiations concerning the ownership of the Prison. Page 16 of 18 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 15, 2021 PUBLIC COMMENTS: Gwen Ulmer, President of Southside Neighborhood Association, shared her concerns for the lack of care for the south area, including the fence and weeds at the old Eliza Kelly School property. Charlene Boyd Payton, Event Planner, Joliet Slammers Stadium vendor event on August 7 and 8, 20201 from noon and five. Alan Oder discussed there may be federal and/or state funding for renovation of the prison. John Sheridan thanked the Council for giving Abraham Garcia at 1101 N. Broadway an opportunity. He also discussed the Public Alley Closure Policy brought before the Land Use and Legislative Committee February 3, 2021. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilman Guerrero highlighted a community event at the Rialto Square Theatre on June 19 and June 27 and the week celebration of Juneteenth. Councilman Hug wished a Happy Father's Day to all the dads. Councilman Morris briefly addressed Gwen Omar's concerns along Chicago Street and Eliza Kelly School. A brief discussion was held regarding this issue. Councilman Mudron thanked Scott Gapsevich for his 30 years of service to the City. Councilwoman Quillman suggested kids could help clean up areas to fulfill their community service hours. A brief discussion was held regarding the site clean up at the old Senor Tequilla site on Jefferson Street. Councilwoman Reardon wished fathers a Happy Father's Day. She also warned residents not to open their doors for individuals impersonating city/utility workers. Mayor O'Dekirk highlighted the Concerts on the Hill at Bicentennial Park, I-80 Coalition Committee Meeting, 4th of July fireworks at JJC, and fireworks will not be held on July 3rd at Bicentennial Park. He also congratulated area sports team and programs making it to state and wished his colleagues and fathers a Happy Father's Day. ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Joseph Clement and Councilman Cesar Guerrero Page 17 of 18 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 15, 2021 Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Page 18 of 18