City Council Meeting

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Monday, April 3, 2023 5:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers City Council Meeting MAYOR BOB O'DEKIRK MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILWOMAN BETTYE GAVIN (4/1/2023 - 4/30/2023) 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 April 3, 2023 Page 1 of 1 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 3, 2023 Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. INVOCATION: Pastor Larry Tyler, Second Baptist Church, 156 S. Joliet Street PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: ROLL CALL: 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. MAYOR: APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to approve the agenda as written. 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 CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS: None. APPOINTMENTS: MAYOR PRO TEM: A motion was made by Councilman Joe Clement, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to appoint Councilwoman Gavin as Mayor Pro Tem from April 4, 2023 through April 30, 2023 and Councilman Guerrero as Mayor Pro Tem from May 1, 2023 through June 30, 2023. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 1 of 9 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 3, 2023 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 COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: Public Service Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Monday, April 3, 2023 Public Service Committee Meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4812? view_id=6&redirect=true&h=720926dd6a1cb3ced435c1fee13b31ed CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Minutes: Pre-Council Meeting - March 20, 2023 Council Meeting - March 21, 2023 Attachments: Pre-Council Meeting - March 20, 2023.pdf Council Meeting - March 21, 2023.pdf Approver Report Invoices to be Paid Attachments: Vendor Invoice List 04.03.23 Approver Report 2022 Annual City Collector’s Report 141-23 Attachments: 2022 Receipt Summary 2022 RECEIPTS BY FUND 2022 ACCTS RECEIVABLE SUMMARY 2022 ACCTS RECEIVABLE BY FUND Collector 2022-signed CITYCLRK-22 Approver Report Award of Contract for DACRA Software Renewal 142-23 Attachments: Approver Report Page 2 of 9 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 3, 2023 Award of Contract for the 2023 Utilities Restoration Program 143-23 in the amount of $600,000.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the Landscape Maintenance Services 144-23 (Utilities) to Ramiro Guzman Landscaping in the amount of $113,054.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the Purchase of Brass fittings to 145-23 Underground Pipe & Valve in the amount of $26,628.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the Purchase of Valve / B-box parts to 146-23 Underground Pipe & Valve in the amount of $26,312.50 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract to Cities Digital, Inc for the Laserfiche 147-23 Document Management Project in the Amount of $301,550. Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract to Heartland Business Systems for 148-23 Laserfiche Document Management Project Document Scanning in the amount of $149,949.24. Attachments: Approver Report Purchase of Three (3) Tandem Axle Rollers from Burris 149-23 Equipment Co. in the amount of $70,509.00 Attachments: Approver Report Purchase of one (1) New Vermeer BC 1500 Chipper from 150-23 Vermeer Illinois Inc. in the amount of $92,206.56 Attachments: Approver Report Purchase of Three (3) Zero Turn Mowers from Bristol 151-23 Equipment and Rentals for $32,150.00 Attachments: Approver Report Purchase of two (2) vehicle mounted hydraulic valve turning 152-23 machines for the Public Utilities Department from E H Wachs Co. in the amount of $62,640.00 Page 3 of 9 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 3, 2023 Attachments: Approver Report Approval for Expenditure of $400,000 for Thriveworks 153-23 Community Mental Health Program. Attachments: Approver Report Fire Chef Jeff Carey briefly discussed the Thriveworks Community Mental Health Program. Consent Agenda Items Approved A motion was made by Councilwoman Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Hallums Quillman, 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 Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Kevin Sing, Director of Finance, briefly explained the new Invoices to be Paid Report procedure. AGENDA ITEM: Award of Contract for Professional Engineering Services for 155-23 Phase III Engineering for Olympic Boulevard Improvements - Section No. 21-00544-00-PV to Civiltech Engineering, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $2,079,768.00 Attachments: Olympic Blvd Bridge AGREEMENT Ph III_partial exec 02-27-23.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #155-23: Award of Contract for Professional Engineering Services for Phase III Engineering for Olympic Boulevard Improvements - Section No. 21-00544-00-PV to Civiltech Engineering, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $2,079,768.00. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 4 of 9 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 3, 2023 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 LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS: Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Dunkin’ Restaurant 157-23 at 3201 Channahon Road Attachments: 3201 Channahon Dunkin Drive Thru Permit Application.pdf 3201 Channahon Dunkin Drive Thru Permit Exhibit.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #157-23: Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Dunkin’ Restaurant at 3201 Channahon Road. 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 HEARINGS: Public Hearing Approving an Ordinance for Vacation of a 159-23 Portion of Sewer and Right-Of-Way Easement in the Rock Run Crossings Subdivision. (V-2-23) Attachments: Vacation Ordinance_Lasser Sewer Transfer Agreement Petition IDI Preliminary Plat_Lots 1 & 2 Plan Commission Staff Report 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 5 of 9 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 3, 2023 No public comments were made, therefore, the City Clerk closed the Public Hearing. A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #159-23: Public Hearing Approving an Ordinance for Vacation of a Portion of Sewer and Right-Of-Way Easement in the Rock Run Crossings Subdivision. (V-2-23). (ORDINANCE NO. 18489) 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 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: ORDINANCES: Ordinance Approving a Street Name Change for a Portion of 161-23 South Chicago Street to Eastern Avenue (Adjacent to 518, 526, 528 and 536 S. Chicago Street) (SN-1-23) Attachments: Ordinance Street Name Change SN-1-23.doc SN-1-23 Plan Commission Staff Report Packet SN-1-23 Map Plan Commission Minutes 02_16_23 Approver Report Approver Report Councilman Morris requested this item be tabled. A motion was made by Councilman Terry Morris, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to table COUNCIL MEMO #161-23: Ordinance Approving a Street Name Change for a Portion of South Chicago Street to Eastern Avenue (Adjacent to 518, 526, 528 and 536 S. Chicago Street) (SN-1-23). 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 Page 6 of 9 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 3, 2023 Ordinance Amending the 2023 Annual Budget for the 162-23 Laserfiche Document Management Project Attachments: Budget Amending Ordinance 2023 - Laserfiche Management Project Approver Report The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo. A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #162-23: Ordinance Amending the 2023 Annual Budget for the Laserfiche Document Management Project. (ORDINANCE NO. 18490) 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: Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an 164-23 Intergovernmental Agreement with Kendall County Relating to the Construction of Ridge Road Attachments: Resolution Approver Report Ridge Road Kendall County IGA.pdf A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #164-23: Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement with Kendall County Relating to the Construction of Ridge Road. (RESOLUTION NO. 7849) 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 of the City Council of the City of Joliet, Illinois, in 165-23 support of the “Wyland Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation” Page 7 of 9 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 3, 2023 Attachments: Resolution Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #165-23: Resolution of the City Council of the City of Joliet, Illinois, in support of the “Wyland Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation”. (RESOLUTION NO. 7850) 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 Approving Amendments to the City of Joliet 166-23 Investment Policy Attachments: Resolution Investment Policy Approver Report Mr. Sing gave a brief overview of this Council Memo. A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #166-23: Resolution Approving Amendments to the City of Joliet Investment Policy. (RESOLUTION NO. 7851) 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 reminded everyone to vote. NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation): A brief discussion was held regarding the process and disbursement of CDBG funding. A brief discussion was held regarding the lack of development progress at the new Basinger Page 8 of 9 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 3, 2023 Pharmacy location on Jefferson Street. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Mary Beth Gannon spoke regarding the City Council's positive accomplishments over the past eight years. Jerry Hervey spoke regarding the upcoming election. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilwoman Gavin thanked everyone for their support over the past 9 years she has served as Councilwoman. Councilman Guerrero encouraged everyone to vote. Councilman Hug wished all a Happy Easter and encouraged everyone to vote. Councilman Morris wished all a Happy Easter and encouraged everyone to vote. Councilwoman Quillman wished all a Happy Easter, a Blessed Passover, and encouraged all those running in this election. Councilwoman Reardon wished all a Happy Easter and her daughter a happy birthday and encouraged everyone to vote. Mayor O'Dekirk briefly noted I-80 construction will be continuing this year. He thanked all the first responders for their work with the storm last week. He highlighted a private grand opening held for Olive Garden with a public grand opening to come April 10th and wished everyone a Happy Easter. ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adjourn. 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 Page 9 of 9