Pre-Council Meeting
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · June 15, 2020
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Monday, June 15, 2020
5:30 PM
City Hall, Council Chambers
Pre-Council Meeting
MAYOR BOB O'DEKIRK
MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILMAN TERRY MORRIS (4/1/2020 to 6/30/2020)
COUNCILMAN DON "DUCK" DICKINSON
COUNCILWOMAN BETTYE GAVIN
COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG
COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON
COUNCILWOMAN JAN HALLUMS QUILLMAN
COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON
COUNCILMAN MICHAEL F. TURK
Interim City Manager - Steve Jones,
Interim Corporation Counsel - Sabrina Spano, City Clerk Christa M. Desiderio
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ROLL CALL:
Present: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk, Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson,
Councilman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug,
Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron,
Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri
Reardon, and Councilman Michael F. Turk
ALSO PRESENT: Interim City Manager Steve Jones and Interim Corporation Counsel
Sabrina Spano.
PRESENTATION:
Mirage Subdivision Drainage - Jim Trizna, Director of Public Works
Director of Public Works, Jim Trizna, gave a brief overview of recent drainage issues in the
Mirage Subdivision during recent storms. Mr. Trizna gave several public and private
mitigation recommendations to alleviate drainage issues.
Inspector General, Chris Regis, gave a brief overview of land acquisition and litigation
strategy.
MAYOR:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS:
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the
Joliet.gov “Meeting Agendas, Minutes, & Videos” web page. In-person public speaking is
temporarily suspended.
The City Clerk stated no email comments were received and no one registered to speak .
MAYOR PRO TEM:
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Land Use & Legislative
Public Service
CONSENT AGENDA:
Regular Payroll for April 10 - April 23, 2020 - $3,323,076.74 327-20
Attachments: Council Memo 05.01.20
Approver Report
Regular Payroll for April 24 - May 7, 2020 - $3,235,823.05 328-20
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Attachments: Council Memo 05.15.20
Approver Report
Regular Payroll for May 8 - May 21, 2020 - $3,337,705.58 329-20
Attachments: Council Memo 05.29.20
Approver Report
2019 Annual Treasurer’s Report 330-20
Attachments: 2019_AnnualTreasuresReport_ReportOnly
Approver Report
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this item.
Invoices Paid Report
Attachments: 2020-05 Invoices Paid
Approver Report
LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
Application for a Drive-Thru Permit for a Dunkin’ Restaurant at 332-20
800 N Raynor Avenue
Attachments: APPLICATION FOR DRIVE THRU PERMIT
Dunkin 800 Raynor Final Drive Thru Exhibit 5-29-20
Approver Report
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this item. He informed the
Mayor and Council this item was removed at the Public Service meeting and will
be brought back after a traffic study.
Per the request of Councilwoman Quillman, Mr. Trizna gave a brief overview of
the site plan.
Kendall Jackson, Director of Community Development, addressed Council
regarding concerns expressed by neighbors.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the
Joliet.gov “Meeting Agendas, Minutes, & Videos” web page. In-person public speaking is
temporarily suspended.
Resolution Committing Local Funds to the City of Joliet Westside 334-20
Wastewater Treatment Plant, Influent Lift Station Project
Attachments: Resolution
Approver Report
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The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this item.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution Denying a Special Use Permit to Allow a Used Car 336-20
Sales Facility, Located at 1900 Essington Road (ZBA PETITION
2020-20)
Attachments: Resolution
2020-20_Staff Report Packet
ZBA 2020-20 Meeting Minutes
Approver Report
The Interim City Manager informed the Mayor and Council the petitioner has
withdrawn this request.
Resolution Approving Addendum No. 2 to the Intergovernmental 337-20
Agreement with the State of Illinois Department of Transportation
for the Houbolt Road (I-80 to US Route 6) Roadway
Improvement Project - MFT Sect. No. 16-00503-00-PV
Attachments: Resolution
Addendum Agreement - Houbolt Rd.
Approver Report
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this item.
Resolution Authorizing a Substantial Amendment to the CDBG 338-20
PY 2017 & 2018 Annual Action Plans to the Amended
2015-2019 Consolidated Plan
Attachments: Resolution
Public Notice
Approver Report
Mr. Jackson gave a brief overview of this Council Memo. This is a formal
request to amend the budget to expand the existing community center. A brief
discussion was held regarding the scope change.
Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the 2019 339-20
Roadways Resurfacing Contract B - MFT Sect. No.
19-00521-00-RS in the amount of $36,174.00
Attachments: Resolution
Approver Report
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this item.
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Resolution Authorizing the Deferment and Restructuring of Joliet 340-20
Slammers Lease Payments for 2020
Attachments: Resolution
Approver Report
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this item. Mr. Jones stated
this proposal defers rent payments to September 30th and then a pro rata
deductions of games not played.
A brief discussion was held regarding allocation of funding from the naming
rights and the possibility of playing if restrictions are lifted.
Per the request of Councilman Hug, John Wilson - Joliet Slammers, discussed
the impacts COVID-19 has had on sponsorships and season ticket purchases.
A brief discussion was held regarding this item.
Resolutions Associated with the Houbolt Road Extension: 341-20
Resolution Approving a Bridge and Ground Lease Agreement
Between the City of Joliet and Houbolt Road Extension JV, LLC
Resolution Authorizing the Assignment of the City’s
Memorandum of Understanding with CenterPoint to Houbolt
Road Extension JV, LLC
Attachments: Resolution
Resolution - Houbolt Bridge MOU
City Consent to MOU Assignment - CNT
Lease Agreement - Houbolt Road
Exhibits - Houbolt Road
Approver Report
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this memo.
Mayor O'Dekirk briefly discussed the purpose for the item being placed on the
Agenda.
BIDS AND CONTRACTS:
AWARD OF CONTRACTS:
Authorization to Award a Contract for Comprehensive Benefit 343-20
Consulting/Broker Services with Gallagher Benefit Services in the
Amount of $76,000
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Attachments: Approver Report
Authorization to Award a Contract for the Demolition of 100-106 344-20
E Washington Street to Grosshening, Inc. In the Amount of
$97,000.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Authorization to Approve a Professional Services Agreement for 345-20
the 2021 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program on behalf of
RJN Group in the amount of $134,950.00
Attachments: Approver Report
AMENDMENTS, CHANGE ORDERS AND PAYMENTS:
Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 2 for the Eastside 346-20
Wastewater Treatment Plant Phosphorus Removal Project to
Williams Brothers Construction Inc. in the amount of ($1,648.79)
Attachments: Approver Report
Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 1 for the 2019 - 347-20
2020 Snow Removal for the Commuter Lot Area to Snow
Systems in the amount of $17,400.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Authorization to Approve Payment of the 2020 Membership Dues 348-20
for the Southwest Water Planning Group in the amount of
$51,402.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 1 for the 2019 349-20
Roadways Resurfacing Contract B - MFT Sect. No.
19-00521-00-RS to Austin Tyler Construction in the amount of
$36,174.00 and Payment No. 3 in the amount of $161,145.86
Attachments: Approver Report
CITY MANAGER:
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the
Joliet.gov “Meeting Agendas, Minutes, & Videos” web page. In-person public speaking is
temporarily suspended.
The City Clerk stated no email comments were received and no one registered to speak .
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CLOSED SESSION to discuss the following subjects:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilwoman Jan
Hallums Quillman 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.
Aye: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilman Bettye Gavin,
Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris,
Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums
Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, and Councilman
Michael F. Turk
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
ADJOURNMENT:
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Agenda
City of Joliet
Pre-Council Meeting
Meeting Agenda
MAYOR BOB O'DEKIRK
MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILMAN TERRY MORRIS (4/1/2020 to 6/30/2020)
COUNCILMAN DON "DUCK" DICKINSON
COUNCILWOMAN BETTYE GAVIN
COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG
COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON
COUNCILWOMAN JAN HALLUMS QUILLMAN
COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON
COUNCILMAN MICHAEL F. TURK
Interim City Manager - Steve Jones,
Interim Corporation Counsel - Sabrina Spano, City Clerk Christa M. Desiderio
Monday, June 15, 2020 5:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers
ROLL CALL:
PRESENTATION:
Mirage Subdivision Drainage - Jim Trizna, Director of Public Works
MAYOR:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
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CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS:
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the
Joliet.gov “Meeting Agendas, Minutes, & Videos” web page. In-person public speaking is
temporarily suspended.
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding items listed on the agenda, except for
items listed under Public Hearing. Anyone speaking on an agenda item is entitled to speak
for a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff and the City
Council do not generally respond to public comments. The City Clerk has a copy of the public
speaking procedures; please note speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony
of the Council shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity
to speak.
MAYOR PRO TEM:
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Land Use & Legislative
Public Service
CONSENT AGENDA:
Regular Payroll for April 10 - April 23, 2020 - $3,323,076.74 327-20
Attachments: Council Memo 05.01.20
Approver Report
Regular Payroll for April 24 - May 7, 2020 - $3,235,823.05 328-20
Attachments: Council Memo 05.15.20
Approver Report
Regular Payroll for May 8 - May 21, 2020 - $3,337,705.58 329-20
Attachments: Council Memo 05.29.20
Approver Report
2019 Annual Treasurer’s Report 330-20
Attachments: 2019_AnnualTreasuresReport_ReportOnly
Approver Report
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Invoices Paid Report
Attachments: 2020-05 Invoices Paid
Approver Report
LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
Application for a Drive-Thru Permit for a Dunkin’ Restaurant at 800 332-20
N Raynor Avenue
Attachments: APPLICATION FOR DRIVE THRU PERMIT
Dunkin 800 Raynor Final Drive Thru Exhibit 5-29-20
Approver Report
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the
Joliet.gov “Meeting Agendas, Minutes, & Videos” web page. In-person public speaking is
temporarily suspended.
Resolution Committing Local Funds to the City of Joliet Westside 334-20
Wastewater Treatment Plant, Influent Lift Station Project
Attachments: Resolution
Approver Report
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution Denying a Special Use Permit to Allow a Used Car 336-20
Sales Facility, Located at 1900 Essington Road (ZBA PETITION
2020-20)
Attachments: Resolution
2020-20_Staff Report Packet
ZBA 2020-20 Meeting Minutes
Approver Report
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Resolution Approving Addendum No. 2 to the Intergovernmental 337-20
Agreement with the State of Illinois Department of Transportation
for the Houbolt Road (I-80 to US Route 6) Roadway Improvement
Project - MFT Sect. No. 16-00503-00-PV
Attachments: Resolution
Addendum Agreement - Houbolt Rd.
Approver Report
Resolution Authorizing a Substantial Amendment to the CDBG PY 338-20
2017 & 2018 Annual Action Plans to the Amended 2015-2019
Consolidated Plan
Attachments: Resolution
Public Notice
Approver Report
Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the 2019 339-20
Roadways Resurfacing Contract B - MFT Sect. No.
19-00521-00-RS in the amount of $36,174.00
Attachments: Resolution
Approver Report
Resolution Authorizing the Deferment and Restructuring of Joliet 340-20
Slammers Lease Payments for 2020
Attachments: Resolution
Approver Report
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Resolutions Associated with the Houbolt Road Extension: 341-20
Resolution Approving a Bridge and Ground Lease Agreement
Between the City of Joliet and Houbolt Road Extension JV, LLC
Resolution Authorizing the Assignment of the City’s Memorandum
of Understanding with CenterPoint to Houbolt Road Extension JV,
LLC
Attachments: Resolution
Resolution - Houbolt Bridge MOU
City Consent to MOU Assignment - CNT
Exhibits - Houbolt Road
Approver Report
BIDS AND CONTRACTS:
AWARD OF CONTRACTS:
Authorization to Award a Contract for Comprehensive Benefit 343-20
Consulting/Broker Services with Gallagher Benefit Services in the
Amount of $76,000
Attachments: Approver Report
Authorization to Award a Contract for the Demolition of 100-106 E 344-20
Washington Street to Grosshening, Inc. In the Amount of
$97,000.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Authorization to Approve a Professional Services Agreement for 345-20
the 2021 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program on behalf of RJN
Group in the amount of $134,950.00
Attachments: Approver Report
AMENDMENTS, CHANGE ORDERS AND PAYMENTS:
Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 2 for the Eastside 346-20
Wastewater Treatment Plant Phosphorus Removal Project to
Williams Brothers Construction Inc. in the amount of ($1,648.79)
Attachments: Approver Report
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Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 1 for the 2019 - 2020 347-20
Snow Removal for the Commuter Lot Area to Snow Systems in the
amount of $17,400.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Authorization to Approve Payment of the 2020 Membership Dues 348-20
for the Southwest Water Planning Group in the amount of
$51,402.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 1 for the 2019 349-20
Roadways Resurfacing Contract B - MFT Sect. No.
19-00521-00-RS to Austin Tyler Construction in the amount of
$36,174.00 and Payment No. 3 in the amount of $161,145.86
Attachments: Approver Report
CITY MANAGER:
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the
Joliet.gov “Meeting Agendas, Minutes, & Videos” web page. In-person public speaking is
temporarily suspended.
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.
CLOSED SESSION to discuss the following subjects:
PERSONNEL: The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or
dismissal of specific City employees (5 ILCS 5/120/2(c)(1)).
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING: Collective negotiating matters and salary schedules for one or
more classes of City employees (5 ILCS 5/120/2(c)(2)).
LAND ACQUISITION or CONVEYANCE: The purchase or lease of real property for the use of
the City, including whether a particular parcel should be acquired, or the setting of a price for
the sale or lease of property owned by the City (5ILCS 5/120/2(c)(5,6)).
PENDING or THREATENED LITIGATION: A pending legal action against, affecting or on
behalf of the City or a similar legal action that is probable or imminent (5 ILCS 5/120/2(c)(11)).
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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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