City Council Meeting

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, August 2, 2022 6:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers City Council Meeting MAYOR BOB O'DEKIRK MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILWOMAN JAN QUILLMAN (7/1/2022 - 9/30/2022) COUNCILMAN JOE CLEMENT COUNCILWOMAN BETTYE GAVIN COUNCILMAN CESAR GUERRERO COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG COUNCILMAN TERRY MORRIS COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON City Manager - James V. Capparelli, Corporation Counsel - Sabrina Spano, City Clerk Christa M. Desiderio City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 2, 2022 Page 1 of 1 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 2, 2022 Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. INVOCATION: Father Chris Groh, St. Mary Magdalene, 404 N. Hickory Street, gave the invocation. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin ALSO PRESENT: City Manager James V. Capparelli and Corporation Counsel Sabrina Spano. MAYOR: APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Quillman, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to approve the Agenda as written. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, 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: James Lanham spoke in favor of Council Memo #403-22: Ordinance Authorizing a Budget Amendment for the Purchase of 1000 N. Center Street. Rita Renwick, Chair of the Tree Advisory Board, thanked Willie Jaeger for her 15 years of service on the board and discussed the Tree Advisory Board Nominee Jim Testin's credentials. APPOINTMENTS: Appointment to the Joliet Committee and Commissions Attachments: Tree Board 8222 Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Quillman, to appoint Jim Testin to the Tree Advisory Board Page 1 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 2, 2022 replacing Willie Jaeger. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, 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 COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: CTIS Councilwoman Reardon gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Wednesday, July 20, 2022 CTIS Committee Meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4376?view_id=6&redirect=true Public Safety Councilwoman Quillman gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, August 2, 2022 Public Safety Committee Meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4400?view_id=6&redirect=true Public Service Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Monday, August 1, 2022 Public Service Committee Meeting. Angela Knight, Public Utilities Intern, gave a brief presentation on the Joliet Community Water Conservation Plan. Councilman Guerrero briefly discussed the water conservation initiatives. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4396?view_id=6&redirect=true CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Minutes: Pre-Council Meeting - July 18, 2022 Attachments: Pre-Council Meeting - July 18, 2022.pdf Approver Report Page 2 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 2, 2022 Position Vacancies 385-22 Attachments: #NEW ESDA Coordinator-Training Facility Director - 2022-06-08 Approver Report Award of Contract Renewal of the Community Notification 386-22 System from 7/31/2022 - 7/30/2023 to Will County 9-1-1 System in the amount of $31,125.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract to Heartland Business Systems for 387-22 VMware Licensing in the amount of $86,544.80 Attachments: Approver Report Professional Services Agreement for the 2022 Pre-Treatment 388-22 Program Assistance to Baxter & Woodman Inc. in the amount of $110,000.00 Attachments: Approver Report Professional Services Agreement for the 2023 Sanitary 389-22 Sewer Rehabilitation Program to RJN Group Inc. in the amount of $74,990.00 Attachments: Approver Report Amendment No. 1 for the 2022 Sanitary Sewer Investigation 390-22 and Rehabilitation Program Professional Service Agreement to RJN Group Inc. in the amount of $39,285.00 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $35,825.97 for the 2020 391-22 Electrical Maintenance Assistance Contract to Van-Mack Electric Inc. and Payment Request No. 12 and Final in the amount of $70,032.93 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 7 in the amount of ($699,403.03) and Final 392-22 Payout in the amount of $765,710.58 for the 2020 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program to Performance Pipelining Inc. Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 1 in the amount of ($690.00) and Final 393-22 Payout in the amount of $4,154.00 for the Fairmont and Page 3 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 2, 2022 Garvin Sanitary Improvement Project to Performance Construction and Engineering Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $47,000 for Managed 394-22 Print Services to Martin Whalen Office Solutions Attachments: Approver Report Approve Payment of the 2022 Wastewater Discharge NPDES 395-22 Permit Fees to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency in the amount of $152,500.00 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 Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk AGENDA ITEM: Award of Contract for the 2022 Roadways Resurfacing East - 397-22 Contract C to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the amount of $2,523,297.72 Attachments: Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #397-22: Award of Contract for the 2022 Roadways Resurfacing East - Contract C to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the amount of $2,523,297.72. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Page 4 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 2, 2022 Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Award of Contract for the 2022 Roadways Resurfacing West 398-22 - Contract D to Austin Tyler Construction in the amount of $2,480,853.73 Attachments: Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #398-22: Award of Contract for the 2022 Roadways Resurfacing West - Contract D to Austin Tyler Construction in the amount of $2,480,853.73. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, 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 Award of Contract for the 2022 Roadway Arterial 399-22 Resurfacing Contract - MFT Sect. No. 22-00552-00-RS to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of $2,340,535.07 Attachments: Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #399-22: Award of Contract for the 2022 Roadway Arterial Resurfacing Contract - MFT Sect. No. 22-00552-00-RS to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of $2,340,535.07. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, 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 HEARINGS: ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: ORDINANCES: Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow a B-3 401-22 (General Business) Use (Pole Vault Training Facility) in an I-2 (General Industrial) Zoning District (ZBA 2022-40) Page 5 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 2, 2022 Attachments: Special Use Permit Ordinance - ZBA 2022-40 560A Joyce Rd ZBA 2022-40 (560A Joyce Rd) Staff Report Packet 07-21-22 ZBA Minutes Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #401-22: Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow a B-3 (General Business) Use (Pole Vault Training Facility) in an I-2 (General Industrial) Zoning District (ZBA 2022-40). (ORDINANCE NO. 18382) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, 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 Providing for the Issuance of not to Exceed 402-22 $105,000,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2022 (Rock Run Crossings Project), of the City of Joliet, Will and Kendall Counties, Illinois, in One or More Series, and Providing for the Levy and Collection of a Direct Annual Tax Sufficient for the Payment of the Principal of and Interest of Said Bonds Attachments: City of Joliet GO Bonds 2022 (Rock Run Crossings Project) - Parameters Ordinance (4871-1610-2439.v4) Approver Report At the request of Councilman Guerrero, James Ghedotte, Director of Finance, gave a brief explanation of the revenue stream implemented to pay back the General Obligation Bonds. A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #402-22: Ordinance Providing for the Issuance of not to Exceed $105,000,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2022 (Rock Run Crossings Project), of the City of Joliet, Will and Kendall Counties, Illinois, in One or More Series, and Providing for the Levy and Collection of a Direct Annual Tax Sufficient for the Payment of the Principal of and Interest of Said Bonds. (ORDINANCE NO. 18383) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Page 6 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 2, 2022 Nay: Councilman Larry E. Hug and Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Ordinance Authorizing a Budget Amendment for the 403-22 Purchase of 1000 N. Center Street Attachments: Ordinance Purchase Contract Approver Report A brief discussion was held concerning a state statue that could allow for a grandfathering clause to allow the sex offenders to reside in the property. Counsel informed Council there was no such clause. A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #403-22: Ordinance Authorizing a Budget Amendment for the Purchase of 1000 N. Center Street. (ORDINANCE NO. 18384) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, 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 Approving Dedication of a 0.18-Acre Portion of 405-22 Spencer Road and a 0.85-Acre Portion of Spencer Road as Public Right of Way. Attachments: Resolution Plat of Dedication_Spencer Road - East of Subject Property Concept Site Plan Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #405-22: Resolution Approving Dedication of a 0.18-Acre Portion of Spencer Road and a 0.85-Acre Portion of Spencer Road as Public Right of Way. (RESOLUTION NO. 7788) The motion carried by the following vote: Page 7 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 2, 2022 Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, 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 Resolution Authorizing Approval and Execution of a Real 406-22 Estate Sales Agreement for the Purchase of Real Property (McDonough and Stryker Avenue) Attachments: Resolution Stryker Ave Signed with Exhibit Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Joe Clement, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #406-22: Resolution Authorizing Approval and Execution of a Real Estate Sales Agreement for the Purchase of Real Property (McDonough and Stryker Avenue). (RESOLUTION NO. 7789) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, 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 Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the 2022 407-22 Arterial Resurfacing Contract - MFT Sect. No. 22-00552-00-RS in the amount of $2,340,535.07 Attachments: Resolution Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #407-22: Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the 2022 Arterial Resurfacing Contract - MFT Sect. No. 22-00552-00-RS in the amount of $2,340,535.07. (RESOLUTION NO. 7790) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, 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 Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for 408-22 the Lease and Operation of Duly Health Care Field Page 8 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 2, 2022 Attachments: Resolution slammerslease2022.docx Approver Report Councilwoman Quillman congratulated John Wilson Vice President of Sales and Marketing of the Slammers on the birth of his new baby. A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #408-22: Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for the Lease and Operation of Duly Health Care Field. (RESOLUTION NO. 7791) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Nay: Councilman Larry E. Hug 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 briefly discussed a list of city-owned and staff working to divest these properties. Councilman Guerrero briefly discussed property adjacent to the Canadian National Railroad requiring property maintenance. A brief discussion was held concerning the divestment of Riverwalk Homes/Evergreen Terrace and the ballpark. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Robert Webb spoke regarding actions of public officials. James Lanham thanked the Council for their vote on COUNCIL MEMO #403-22: Ordinance Authorizing a Budget Amendment for the Purchase of 1000 N. Center Street and discussed the need to remove sitting legislators for lack of activity on this item. In addition, he discussed the playground equipment at Cunningham School and overgrown weeds along the BNSF railway next to the ballpark. Fred Hunsinger spoke regarding roadway resurfacing and assistance with picking up branches from private property. Page 9 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 2, 2022 Councilwoman Quillman left the meeting at 7:23 p.m. and reentered the meeting at 7:25 p.m. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilwoman Quillman inquired about an item in the mail sent to all employees. Mayor O'Dekirk highlighted a ribbon cuttings: Kay Brown Lux Boutique and apparel, 311 N. Reed, Big Brother Big Sisters at 14 Fairlane. He also highlighted the Hot Sauce Expo, Art Movement Annual Sculpture Reception, Tomczak Law Group grand opening, Including You Festival, Great American Big Wheel Race fundraiser, National Night Off Event. CLOSED SESSION: A motion was made by Councilman Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Clement, 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, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk ADJOURNMENT: Page 10 of 10