City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · December 6, 2022
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
6:30 PM
City Hall, Council Chambers
City Council Meeting
MAYOR BOB O'DEKIRK
MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON (10/1/2022 - 12/31/2022)
COUNCILMAN JOE CLEMENT
COUNCILWOMAN BETTYE GAVIN
COUNCILMAN CESAR GUERRERO
COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG
COUNCILMAN TERRY MORRIS
COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON
COUNCILWOMAN JAN QUILLMAN
City Manager - James V. Capparelli,
Corporation Counsel - Sabrina Spano, City Clerk Christa M. Desiderio
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Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov.
INVOCATION:
Deacon Karl Huebner, Holy Family Catholic Church, 600 N. Brookforest Ave, Shorewood
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:
ROLL CALL:
Councilwoman Gavin attended the meeting remotely.
Present: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk, Councilman Joe Clement,
Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero,
Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris,
Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman
and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager James V. Capparelli and Corporation Counsel Sabrina
Spano.
PRESENTATION:
Thriveworks - Update by Fire Chief Jeff Carey
Attachments: Approver Report
Jeff Carey, Fire Chief, gave a brief update on the mental health program
Thriveworks.
A brief discussion was held regarding the current procedural practice of the
Joliet first responders with crisis first-aid training and the ability to refer them to
long-term care.
MAYOR:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Joe
Clement, to approve the agenda as written with the following change: Table Council Memo
#582-22: Public Hearing for Resolution Approving the 1st Amendment to the Annexation
Agreement for 620 Sandall Place and 800 Richards Street (A-9-2022) to the January 17,
2023 Council Meeting.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin,
Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug,
Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron,
Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman
Sherri Reardon
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Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS:
A property Owner spoke in opposition of Council Memo #582-22.
APPOINTMENTS:
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Public Service
Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Monday,
December 5, 2022 Public Service Committee Meeting.
A brief discussion was held concerning the City's supply of roadway salt for the winter.
Link:
https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4672?
view_id=6&redirect=true&h=0dca0335957059667b668cfdac3f3431
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes:
Pre-Council Meeting Minutes - November 14, 2022
Council Meeting Minutes - November 15, 2022
Attachments: Pre-Council Meeting Minutes - November 14, 2022.pdf
Council Meeting Minutes - November 15, 2022.pdf
Approver Report
Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement 576-22
for the Compass Business Park and surrounding area water
and sanitary sewer infrastructure needs investigation to
Strand Assoc. Inc in the amount of $67,600.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Amendment No. 2 for the 2021 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation 577-22
Program Professional Services Agreement to RJN Group
Inc. in the amount of $50,000.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Amendment No. 2 for the 2022 Sanitary Sewer Investigation 578-22
and Rehabilitation Program Professional Services
Agreement to RJN Group Inc. in the amount of $31,500.00
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Attachments: Approver Report
Change Order No. 1 for the Westside Wastewater Treatment 579-22
Plant Influent Lift Station Improvements Phase III to Williams
Brothers Construction Inc. in the amount of $65,306.75
Attachments: Approver Report
Change Order No. 5 for the 2021 Sanitary Sewer 580-22
Rehabilitation Program to Performance Pipelining Inc. in the
amount of ($37,570.11)
Attachments: Approver Report
Consent Agenda Items Approved
A motion was made by Councilman Guerrero, seconded by Councilwoman Reardon, to
approve all said Consent Agenda Items.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin,
Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug,
Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron,
Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman
Sherri Reardon
Absent: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing for Resolution Approving the 1st Amendment 582-22
to the Annexation Agreement for 620 Sandall Place and 800
Richards Street (A-9-2022)
Attachments: Resolution
1st Amedment to the Annexation Agreement
Application_Annexation Agreement Amendment
Blasting and Site Information
Site Plan
Resolution #7392_Approving An Annexation Agreement
Approver Report
The City Clerk stated this item was previously tabled to the January 17, 2023
Council Meeting.
Public Hearing Regarding an Ordinance Approving a 583-22
Vacation of 20’ x 100’ Portion of a Public Alley South of
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Gross Street (V-4-22)
Attachments: Vacation Ordinance Gross St Alley
Plat Of Vacation V-4-22
Plan Commission Staff Report Packet V-4-22
Plan Commission Minutes 102022
Appraisal V-4-22
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
Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #583-22: Public
Hearing Regarding an Ordinance Approving a Vacation of 20’ x 100’ Portion of a
Public Alley South of Gross Street (V-4-22). (ORDINANCE NO. 18429)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin,
Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug,
Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron,
Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman
Sherri Reardon
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Public Hearing for the 2023 Fiscal Year Budget 584-22
Attachments: 2023 Proposed Budget
Updated budget pages
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.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
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ORDINANCES:
Ordinance Abating the Taxes Heretofore Levied for the Year 586-22
2022 to Pay Debt Service on $3,665,000 General Obligation
Bonds, Series 2020A, and $6,535,000 General Obligation
Bonds, Series 2020B, and $93,595,000 General Obligation
Bonds Series 2022 of the City of Joliet, Will and Kendall
Counties, Illinois 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 Joe Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #586-22: Ordinance
Abating the Taxes Heretofore Levied for the Year 2022 to Pay Debt Service on
$3,665,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2020A, and $6,535,000 General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2020B, and $93,595,000 General Obligation Bonds
Series 2022 of the City of Joliet, Will and Kendall Counties, Illinois of the City of
Joliet, Will and Kendall Counties, Illinois. (ORDINANCE NO. 18430)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin,
Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug,
Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron,
Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman
Sherri Reardon
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Special Service 587-22
Area Taxes for the Fiscal Year beginning January 1, 2022
and ending December 31, 2022, in and for the 1996 Joliet
Special Service Area Number Fourteen (Joliet City Center).
Attachments: 2022 City Center SSA
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman
Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #587-22: Ordinance for the Levy
and Assessment of Special Service Area Taxes for the Fiscal Year beginning
January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2022, in and for the 1996 Joliet
Special Service Area Number Fourteen (Joliet City Center). (ORDINANCE NO.
18431)
The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin,
Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug,
Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron,
Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman
Sherri Reardon
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Special Service 588-22
Area Taxes for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2022
and Ending December 31, 2022, in and for the 2009 Joliet
Special Service Area Number Seven (Park Hill Subdivision).
Attachments: 2022 Park Hill SSA
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman
Joe Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #588-22: Ordinance for the Levy and
Assessment of Special Service Area Taxes for the Fiscal Year Beginning
January 1, 2022 and Ending December 31, 2022, in and for the 2009 Joliet
Special Service Area Number Seven (Park Hill Subdivision). (ORDINANCE NO.
18432)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin,
Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug,
Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron,
Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman
Sherri Reardon
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the 589-22
Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2022, and Ending
December 31, 2022 in and for Joliet Public Library, Will and
Kendall Counties
Attachments: 2022 Levy Ordinance -Library
Approver Report
A brief discussion was held concerning the State grant that would retire the
issued bond for renovations of the library.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Pat Mudron, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #589-22: Ordinance for the
Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2022,
and Ending December 31, 2022 in and for Joliet Public Library, Will and Kendall
Counties. (ORDINANCE NO. 18433)
The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin,
Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Terry Morris,
Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Nay: Councilman Larry E. Hug and Councilwoman Jan Hallums
Quillman
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the 590-22
Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2022, and Ending
December 31, 2022 in and for the City of Joliet, Will and
Kendall Counties, Illinois
Attachments: 2022 Levy Ordinance -City
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilman Joe Clement, seconded by Councilman
Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #590-22: Ordinance for the Levy
and Assessment of Taxes for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2022, and
Ending December 31, 2022 in and for the City of Joliet, Will and Kendall
Counties, Illinois. (ORDINANCE NO. 18434)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin,
Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug,
Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron,
Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman
Sherri Reardon
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Ordinance to Include in the 2023 Annual Budget for the City 591-22
of Joliet a Discretionary Subsidy to the Will County
Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium Authority (Rialto)
and to the Joliet Area Historical Museum
Attachments: 2022 Budget subsidy
Approver Report
A brief discussion was held regarding the insurance coverage, grant monies,
and roof repairs for the Rialto.
At Councilwoman Reardon's request, the City Clerk separated the Will County
Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium Authority (Rialto) and to the Joliet Area
Historical Museum to vote on separately.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Joe Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #591-22: Ordinance to
Include in the 2023 Annual Budget for the City of Joliet a Discretionary Subsidy
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to the Will County Metropolitan Exposition. (ORDINANCE NO. 18435)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin,
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
A brief discussion was held regarding the insurance coverage, grant monies,
and roof repairs for the Rialto.
At Councilwoman Reardon's request, the City Clerk separated the Will County
Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium Authority (Rialto) and to the Joliet Area
Historical Museum to vote on separately.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman
Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #591-22: Ordinance to Include in
the 2023 Annual Budget for the City of Joliet a Discretionary Subsidy to the
Joliet Area Historical Museum. (ORDINANCE NO. 18436)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk, Councilman Joe Clement,
Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero,
Councilman Terry Morris and Councilman Pat Mudron
Nay: Councilman Larry E. Hug and Councilwoman Jan Hallums
Quillman
Recused: Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Ordinance Approving the 2023 Fiscal Year Annual Budget for 592-22
the City of Joliet, Will and Kendall Counties, Illinois.
Attachments: 2022 Budget Approval Ordinance
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #592-22: Ordinance
Approving the 2023 Fiscal Year Annual Budget for the City of Joliet, Will and
Kendall Counties, Illinois. A brief discussion was held regarding the insurance
coverage, grant monies, and roof repairs for the Rialto. (ORDINANCE NO.
18437)
The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin,
Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug,
Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron,
Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman
Sherri Reardon
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Ordinance Amending the 2022 Budget For the City of Joliet 593-22
for the Purchase of the Property Located at 501 S. Richards
Street and Approving and Authorizing the Execution of the
Real Estate Sale Agreement and Commercial Lease
Agreement
Attachments: 22-11-29 MPV Contract
22-11-29 MPV Lease
Ordinance - MVP
Approver Report
A brief discussion was held regarding a municipal access road at this location off
I-80.
A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman
Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #593-22: Ordinance Amending the
2022 Budget For the City of Joliet for the Purchase of the Property Located at
501 S. Richards Street and Approving and Authorizing the Execution of the Real
Estate Sale Agreement and Commercial Lease Agreement. (ORDINANCE NO.
18438)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin,
Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug,
Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron,
Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman
Sherri Reardon
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Ordinance Amending the 2022 Budget For the City of Joliet 594-22
for the Purchase of the Property Located at 515 S. Richards
Street and Approving and Authorizing the Execution of the
Real Estate Sale Agreement and Commercial Lease
Agreement
Attachments: Ordinance - Zaffino
22-11-29 Zaffino Contract
22-11-29 Zaffino Lease
Approver Report
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A motion was made by Councilman Joe Clement, seconded by Councilman
Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #594-22: Ordinance Amending the
2022 Budget For the City of Joliet for the Purchase of the Property Located at
515 S. Richards Street and Approving and Authorizing the Execution of the Real
Estate Sale Agreement and Commercial Lease Agreement. (ORDINANCE NO.
18439)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin,
Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug,
Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron,
Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman
Sherri Reardon
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolutions Associated with Clarius Park Subdivision 596-22
A Resolution Approving the Dedication of a Portion of
Youngs Road Public Right of Way
A Resolution Approving the Dedication of a Youngs Road
Watermain Easement
A Resolution Approving the Grant of Watermain and Sewer
Easements on Lots 2 and 3 in the Clarius Park Subdivision
A Resolution Approving the Grant of a Watermain Easement
on Lot 2 in the Clarius Park Subdivision
Attachments: Youngs Road ROW Dedication Resolution
ResforESMTded - Youngs Road - Watermain
ResforESMTded - Clarius Park - Watermain & Sewer
ResforESMTded - Clarius Park - Watermain
Drainage Easement 57660
ROW 57662
Easement 57663
Easement 57665
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #596-22: Resolutions
Associated with Clarius Park Subdivision
A Resolution Approving the Dedication of a Portion of Youngs Road Public Right
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of Way
(RESOLUTION NO. 7820)
A Resolution Approving the Dedication of a Youngs Road Watermain Easement
(RESOLUTION NO. 7821)
A Resolution Approving the Grant of Watermain and Sewer Easements on Lots
2 and 3 in the Clarius Park Subdivision
(RESOLUTION NO. 7822)
A Resolution Approving the Grant of a Watermain Easement on Lot 2 in the
Clarius Park Subdivision.
(RESOLUTION NO. 7823)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin,
Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug,
Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron,
Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman
Sherri Reardon
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement with 597-22
the Joliet Area Historical Museum
Attachments: Resolution
Agreement
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by
Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #597-22: Resolution
Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement with the Joliet Area Historical
Museum. (RESOLUTION NO. 7824)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin,
Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug,
Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron and
Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Recused: Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with 598-22
the County of Will for the Placement of License Place
Reading Cameras Located on County Highways
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Attachments: Resolution
Will County IGA for LPRs
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman
Jan Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #598-22: Resolution Approving an
Intergovernmental Agreement with the County of Will for the Placement of
License Place Reading Cameras Located on County Highways. (RESOLUTION
NO. 7825)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin,
Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug,
Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron,
Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman
Sherri Reardon
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Resolution Authorizing Certain Employees for the City of 599-22
Joliet to Sign Checks, Vouchers and Warrants to the
Disbursement of City Funds
Attachments: Resolution
Approver Report
A brief discussion was held regarding this item.
A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Joe
Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #599-22: Resolution Authorizing Certain
Employees for the City of Joliet to Sign Checks, Vouchers and Warrants to the
Disbursement of City Funds. (RESOLUTION NO. 7826)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin,
Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug,
Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron,
Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman
Sherri Reardon
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
CITY MANAGER:
The City Manager thanked the staff and Council for their work and input on the budget .
NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation):
A brief discussed was held regarding the increase in of containers and truck traffic to the
multimodal, needed roadway improvements along I-80 and intermodal regulations.
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Mayor O'Dekirk highlighted 3rd Annual Santa send-off.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
John Johnson addressed the council concerning the Northeast Planning Commission
concerning traffic needs.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilman Clement thanked Mr. Sing and Mr. Ghedotte for their work on the budget. He also
expressed his condolences to the Cox family.
Councilwoman Gavin thanked Fire Chief Carey and those involved in the Thriveworks
Program. She also thanked Mr. Sing for answering her questions on the budget. She asked
for prayers due to the loss of her brother-in-law.
Councilman Hug briefly discussed the budget process and thanked the staff for their work on
the budget. He also expressed his condolences to the Cox family
Councilman Mudron thanked staff for their work on the budget and the fire department for the
Thriveworks program. He also congratulated new Supreme Court Judge Mary Kay O'Brien.
Councilwoman Quillman also congratulated Judge O'Brien, and thanked Mr. Sing for his work
on the budget.
Councilwoman Reardon concurred with all the comments made by the Council and also
expressed her condolences to the Gavin family.
Mayor O'Dekirk also agreed with comments made by the Council and expressed his
condolences to Councilwoman Gavin and her family. He highlighted the Houbolt Road bridge
extension, Continuum of Care, ribbon cutting at Larson Steel, Zonta Club of Joliet march,
Light Up the Holidays Parade, Christmas party for the Committee on Citizen's with Disabilities,
Joliet Park District annual sponsor recognition, Christmas dinner for the Joliet Area Historical
Museum, Shop with a Cop, Slammer's Holiday Open House, Santa Fun Run 5K, Uplifted
Urban Youth Development basketball league, and new Judges' swearing-in. He congratulated
Plainfield South High School on their Cross-Country State Championship.
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Quillman, seconded by Councilman Cesar
Guerrero, to adjourn.
The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin,
Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug,
Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron,
Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman
Sherri Reardon
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
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Agenda
City of Joliet
City Council Meeting
Meeting Agenda
MAYOR BOB O'DEKIRK
MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON (10/1/2022 - 12/31/2022)
COUNCILMAN JOE CLEMENT
COUNCILWOMAN BETTYE GAVIN
COUNCILMAN CESAR GUERRERO
COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG
COUNCILMAN TERRY MORRIS
COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON
COUNCILWOMAN JAN QUILLMAN
City Manager - James V. Capparelli,
Corporation Counsel - Sabrina Spano, City Clerk Christa M. Desiderio
Tuesday, December 6, 2022 6:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers
Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov.
INVOCATION:
Deacon Karl Huebner, Holy Family Catholic Church, 600 N. Brookforest Ave, Shorewood
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:
ROLL CALL:
PRESENTATION:
Thriveworks - Update by Fire Chief Jeff Carey
Attachments: Approver Report
MAYOR:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
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CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS:
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding 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.
APPOINTMENTS:
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Public Service
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes:
Pre-Council Meeting Minutes - November 14, 2022
Council Meeting Minutes - November 15, 2022
Attachments: Pre-Council Meeting Minutes - November 14, 2022.pdf
Council Meeting Minutes - November 15, 2022.pdf
Approver Report
Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for the 576-22
Compass Business Park and surrounding area water and sanitary
sewer infrastructure needs investigation to Strand Assoc. Inc in the
amount of $67,600.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Amendment No. 2 for the 2021 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation 577-22
Program Professional Services Agreement to RJN Group Inc. in
the amount of $50,000.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Amendment No. 2 for the 2022 Sanitary Sewer Investigation and 578-22
Rehabilitation Program Professional Services Agreement to RJN
Group Inc. in the amount of $31,500.00
Attachments: Approver Report
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Change Order No. 1 for the Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant 579-22
Influent Lift Station Improvements Phase III to Williams Brothers
Construction Inc. in the amount of $65,306.75
Attachments: Approver Report
Change Order No. 5 for the 2021 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation 580-22
Program to Performance Pipelining Inc. in the amount of
($37,570.11)
Attachments: Approver Report
LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
All evidence and testimony will be presented under oath. The petitioner will be allowed to present first. After the
petitioner is completed, interested parties will be allowed to present evidence and/or cross examine the petitioner. As
this hearing is legislative in nature and not administrative, an interested party shall be defined as someone who either
owns property within 600 feet of the proposed development site, or a member or official representative of an affected
governmental body; the remainder of those who wish to be heard shall be classified as public speakers. Interested
parties will present second. Once the interested parties have completed, public speakers will be heard. These individuals
are public speakers, so the applicable public speaking rules shall be in effect: Speakers should try to address all
comments to the council as a whole and not to any individual member, repetitive comments are discouraged, total
comment time for any one person is 4 minutes, no speaker shall engage in a debate or make direct threats or personal
attacks or be uncivil or abusive, disruptive behavior by the members of the public will not be tolerated, and the presiding
officer may limit irrelevant, immaterial, or inappropriate comments or statements.
Public Hearing for Resolution Approving the 1st Amendment to the 582-22
Annexation Agreement for 620 Sandall Place and 800 Richards
Street (A-9-2022)
Attachments: Resolution
1st Amedment to the Annexation Agreement
Application_Annexation Agreement Amendment
Blasting and Site Information
Site Plan
Resolution #7392_Approving An Annexation Agreement
Approver Report
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City Council Meeting Meeting Agenda December 6, 2022
Public Hearing Regarding an Ordinance Approving a Vacation of 583-22
20’ x 100’ Portion of a Public Alley South of Gross Street (V-4-22)
Attachments: Vacation Ordinance Gross St Alley
Plat Of Vacation V-4-22
Plan Commission Staff Report Packet V-4-22
Plan Commission Minutes 102022
Appraisal V-4-22
Approver Report
Public Hearing for the 2023 Fiscal Year Budget 584-22
Attachments: 2023 Proposed Budget
Updated budget pages
Approver Report
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ORDINANCES:
Ordinance Abating the Taxes Heretofore Levied for the Year 2022 586-22
to Pay Debt Service on $3,665,000 General Obligation Bonds,
Series 2020A, and $6,535,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series
2020B, and $93,595,000 General Obligation Bonds Series 2022 of
the City of Joliet, Will and Kendall Counties, Illinois of the City of
Joliet, Will and Kendall Counties, Illinois
Attachments: ORDINANCE
Approver Report
Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Special Service Area 587-22
Taxes for the Fiscal Year beginning January 1, 2022 and ending
December 31, 2022, in and for the 1996 Joliet Special Service
Area Number Fourteen (Joliet City Center).
Attachments: 2022 City Center SSA
Approver Report
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City Council Meeting Meeting Agenda December 6, 2022
Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Special Service Area 588-22
Taxes for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2022 and Ending
December 31, 2022, in and for the 2009 Joliet Special Service
Area Number Seven (Park Hill Subdivision).
Attachments: 2022 Park Hill SSA
Approver Report
Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the Fiscal 589-22
Year Beginning January 1, 2022, and Ending December 31, 2022
in and for Joliet Public Library, Will and Kendall Counties
Attachments: 2022 Levy Ordinance -Library
Approver Report
Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the Fiscal 590-22
Year Beginning January 1, 2022, and Ending December 31, 2022
in and for the City of Joliet, Will and Kendall Counties, Illinois
Attachments: 2022 Levy Ordinance -City
Approver Report
Ordinance to Include in the 2023 Annual Budget for the City of 591-22
Joliet a Discretionary Subsidy to the Will County Metropolitan
Exposition and Auditorium Authority (Rialto) and to the Joliet Area
Historical Museum
Attachments: 2022 Budget subsidy
Approver Report
Ordinance Approving the 2023 Fiscal Year Annual Budget for the 592-22
City of Joliet, Will and Kendall Counties, Illinois.
Attachments: 2022 Budget Approval Ordinance
Approver Report
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City Council Meeting Meeting Agenda December 6, 2022
Ordinance Amending the 2022 Budget For the City of Joliet for the 593-22
Purchase of the Property Located at 501 S. Richards Street and
Approving and Authorizing the Execution of the Real Estate Sale
Agreement and Commercial Lease Agreement
Attachments: 22-11-29 MPV Contract
22-11-29 MPV Lease
Ordinance - MVP
Approver Report
Ordinance Amending the 2022 Budget For the City of Joliet for the 594-22
Purchase of the Property Located at 515 S. Richards Street and
Approving and Authorizing the Execution of the Real Estate Sale
Agreement and Commercial Lease Agreement
Attachments: Ordinance - Zaffino
22-11-29 Zaffino Contract
22-11-29 Zaffino Lease
Approver Report
RESOLUTIONS:
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City Council Meeting Meeting Agenda December 6, 2022
Resolutions Associated with Clarius Park Subdivision 596-22
A Resolution Approving the Dedication of a Portion of Youngs
Road Public Right of Way
A Resolution Approving the Dedication of a Youngs Road
Watermain Easement
A Resolution Approving the Grant of Watermain and Sewer
Easements on Lots 2 and 3 in the Clarius Park Subdivision
A Resolution Approving the Grant of a Watermain Easement on
Lot 2 in the Clarius Park Subdivision
Attachments: Youngs Road ROW Dedication Resolution
ResforESMTded - Youngs Road - Watermain
ResforESMTded - Clarius Park - Watermain & Sewer
ResforESMTded - Clarius Park - Watermain
Drainage Easement 57660
ROW 57662
Easement 57663
Easement 57665
Approver Report
Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement with the 597-22
Joliet Area Historical Museum
Attachments: Resolution
Agreement
Approver Report
Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the 598-22
County of Will for the Placement of License Place Reading
Cameras Located on County Highways
Attachments: Resolution
Will County IGA for LPRs
Approver Report
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City Council Meeting Meeting Agenda December 6, 2022
Resolution Authorizing Certain Employees for the City of Joliet to 599-22
Sign Checks, Vouchers and Warrants to the Disbursement of City
Funds
Attachments: Resolution
Approver Report
CITY MANAGER:
NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation):
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
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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