Pre-Council Meeting
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · August 3, 2020
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Monday, August 3, 2020
5:30 PM
City Hall, Council Chambers
Pre-Council Meeting
MAYOR BOB O'DEKIRK
MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON (7/1/2020 to 9/30/2020)
COUNCILMAN DON "DUCK" DICKINSON
COUNCILWOMAN BETTYE GAVIN
COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG
COUNCILMAN TERRY MORRIS
COUNCILWOMAN JAN HALLUMS QUILLMAN
COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON
COUNCILMAN MICHAEL F. TURK
Interim City Manager - Steve Jones,
Corporation Counsel - Sabrina Spano, City Clerk Christa M. Desiderio
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Pursuant to Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan, the Illinois Department of Commerce &
Economic Opportunity's Guidelines recommend best practices that limit an in-person meeting
to 50 people or less (Council Chambers allows for 18 members of the public) while adhering
to social distancing guidelines. During meetings, any member of the public physically present
in the Council Chambers in excess of the limit will be asked to wait in another room with live
feed to the meeting until the Citizens To Be Heard on Agenda Items section or Public
Comments section of the meeting.
Pursuant to the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity’s Guidelines, it is
recommended that any individual appearing in-person 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.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk, Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson,
Councilman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug,
Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums
Quillman, and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: Councilman Terry Morris, and Councilman Michael F. Turk
ALSO PRESENT: Interim City Manager Steve Jones and Corporation Counsel Sabrina Spano
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 “Public Comments” web page.
Councilman Turk entered the meeting at 5:31 p.m.
Quinn Adamowski spoke in favor of Council Memo #409-20: Ordinance Amending Chapter 8
Division 15, Rental Dwelling Registration Certificate and Systematic Inspection of Rental
Housing, Sections 8-152 and 8-153.7.1 of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances.
Erica Holmes spoke in opposition of Council Memo #409-20: Ordinance Amending Chapter 8
Division 15, Rental Dwelling Registration Certificate and Systematic Inspection of Rental
Housing, Sections 8-152 and 8-153.7.1 of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances.
Jon Scholtos, Three Rivers Association of Realtors spoke in opposition of Council Memo
#409-20:Ordinance Amending Chapter 8 Division 15, Rental Dwelling Registration Certificate
and Systematic Inspection of Rental Housing, Sections 8-152 and 8-153.7.1 of the City of
Joliet Code of Ordinances.
Burneva McCullum spoke on behalf of Southland Black Chambers of Commerce, in
opposition of Council Memo #409-20: Ordinance Amending Chapter 8 Division 15, Rental
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Dwelling Registration Certificate and Systematic Inspection of Rental Housing, Sections 8-152
and 8-153.7.1 of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances.
Councilman Morris entered the meeting at 5:42 p.m.
Isiah Williams, landlord, spoke in opposition of Council Memo #409-20: Ordinance Amending
Chapter 8 Division 15, Rental Dwelling Registration Certificate and Systematic Inspection of
Rental Housing, Sections 8-152 and 8-153.7.1 of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances.
Matt Persicketti spoke in opposition of Council Memo #409-20: Ordinance Amending Chapter
8 Division 15, Rental Dwelling Registration Certificate and Systematic Inspection of Rental
Housing, Sections 8-152 and 8-153.7.1 of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances.
Marc Wallace, landlord, spoke in opposition of Council Memo #409-20: Ordinance Amending
Chapter 8 Division 15, Rental Dwelling Registration Certificate and Systematic Inspection of
Rental Housing, Sections 8-152 and 8-153.7.1 of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances.
Eddie Ruettiger, acting president of Three Rivers Realtors, spoke in opposition of Ordinance
Amending Chapter 8 Division 15, Rental Dwelling Registration Certificate and Systematic
Inspection of Rental Housing, Sections 8-152 and 8-153.7.1 of the City of Joliet Code of
Ordinances.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
CTIS
Economic Development
Land Use and Legislative
Public Service
CONSENT AGENDA:
The Interim City Manager, Steve Jones, gave a brief overview of the Consent Agenda items .
Approval of Minutes:
Pre-Council Meeting - July 20, 2020
Regular Council Meeting - July 21, 2020
Attachments: Pre-Council Minutes 7-20-20.pdf
Council Meeting Minutes 7-21-20
LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Dunkin’ Restaurant 405-20
at 5951 Theodore Street
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Attachments: Dunkin Drive Thru Permit - PDF
5951 Theodore Dunkin Drive-thru Exhibit
Approver Report
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the
Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ORDINANCES:
Ordinance Amending Chapter 28, Article XIV, Real Estate 407-20
Transfer Tax, Sections 28-251 and 28-258, Ordinances of the
City of Joliet Code of Ordinances
Attachments: Ordinance
Approver Report
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Ordinance Designating 9 W. Cass Street as a Local Historic 408-20
Landmark
Attachments: Ordinance
Landmark Nomination 9 W. Cass St_Packet
L-1-2020_Staff Report_9 W. Cass
Approver Report
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Ordinance Amending Chapter 8 Division 15, Rental Dwelling 409-20
Registration Certificate and Systematic Inspection of Rental
Housing, Sections 8-152 and 8-153.7.1 of the City of Joliet
Code of Ordinances
Attachments: Ordinance
Approver Report
Director of Community Development, Kendall Jackson, gave a brief overview of
this Council Memo.
A lengthy discussion was held regarding this Memo and the current rental
inspection program.
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution Approving the CDBG FY2020 Annual Action Plan 411-20
and FY2020-24 Five Year Consolidated Plan
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Attachments: Resolution
Notice of Public Hearing ConPlan
Joliet Consolidated Plan 2020-2024
Approver Report
Director of Community Development, Kendall Jackson, gave a brief overview of
this Council Memo.
The Mayor addressed concern regarding the $30,000 allocation for Senior Snow
Plowing program.
Resolution Authorizing a Substantial Amendment to the 412-20
CDBG PY 2017 & 2018 Annual Action Plans to the Amended
2015-2019 Consolidated Plan
Attachments: Resolution
Public Hearing Notice
HUD Letter of Support
Approver Report
Director of Community Development, Kendall Jackson, gave a brief overview of
this Council Memo.
Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the 2020 413-20
MFT Roadways Resurfacing Contract B - MFT Sect. No.
20-00530-00-RS
Attachments: Resolution
Approver Report
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Resolution Approving and Authorizing Execution of a Letter 414-20
of Intent Between the City of Joliet and the Illinois
Department of Transportation
Attachments: Resolution
EXHIBIT A - Letter of Intent
Approver Report
Economic Development Specialist, Derek Conley gave a brief overview of this
Council Memo.
Resolution Approving and Authorizing Execution of a 415-20
Memorandum of Understanding with Cullinan Joliet, LLC
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Attachments: Resolution
Exhibit A - SSA Area
EXHIBIT B - Land Use
MOU Rock Run Crossing
Approver Report
Economic Development Specialist, Derek Conley gave a brief overview of this
Council Memo.
Rick Joseph, Cullinan's general counsel addressed the Council and provided a
general overview of the Memorandum of Understanding.
BIDS AND CONTRACTS:
AWARD OF CONTRACTS:
Request for Authorization to Approve the Replacement of the 417-20
Well Rock 3 Motor to Layne Christensen Company Inc. in the
amount of $140,946.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Request for Authorization to Approve the Repairs to the 418-20
Number 2 Blower at the Westside Wastewater Treatment
Plant to JR Cross Co. in the amount of $31,957.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Request for Authorization to Award the 2020 Electrical 419-20
Maintenance Assistance Contract to Van-Mack Electric, Inc.
not to exceed $150,000.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the 2020 420-20
Roadway Resurfacing Contract B - MFT Sect. No.
20-00530-00-RS to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. in the amount
of $2,433,640.56
Attachments: Approver Report
AMENDMENTS, CHANGE ORDERS AND PAYMENTS:
Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 2 for 422-20
the Charity Avenue / Nowell Avenue / Retta Court Roadway
Project - MFT Sect. No. 18-00511-00-FP to P.T. Ferro
Construction Co. in the amount of ($31,536.64)
Attachments: Approver Report
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CITY MANAGER:
Steve Jones stated he will not be in attendance at tomorrow's meeting.
Additionally, Mr. Jones asked Council for guidance on internal investigation for the Eric Lurry
investigation.
Councilwoman Bettye Gavin stated the State Police did confirm they do not investigate for
internal matters of police departments; however, the State Police did recommend two
agencies.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the
Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page.
CLOSED SESSION to discuss the following subjects:
A motion was made by Councilman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Don "Duck"
Dickinson, 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 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 PAT MUDRON (7/1/2020 to 9/30/2020)
COUNCILMAN DON "DUCK" DICKINSON
COUNCILWOMAN BETTYE GAVIN
COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG
COUNCILMAN TERRY MORRIS
COUNCILWOMAN JAN HALLUMS QUILLMAN
COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON
COUNCILMAN MICHAEL F. TURK
Interim City Manager - Steve Jones,
Corporation Counsel - Sabrina Spano, City Clerk Christa M. Desiderio
Monday, August 3, 2020 5:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers
Pursuant to Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan, the Illinois Department of Commerce &
Economic Opportunity's Guidelines recommend best practices that limit an in-person meeting
to 50 people or less (Council Chambers allows for 18 members of the public) while adhering
to social distancing guidelines. During meetings, any member of the public physically present
in the Council Chambers in excess of the limit will be asked to wait in another room with live
feed to the meeting until the Citizens To Be Heard on Agenda Items section or Public
Comments section of the meeting.
Pursuant to the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity’s Guidelines, it is
recommended that any individual appearing in-person 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.
ROLL CALL:
MAYOR:
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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 “Public Comments” web page.
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.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
CTIS
Economic Development
Land Use and Legislative
Public Service
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes:
Pre-Council Meeting - July 20, 2020
Regular Council Meeting - July 21, 2020
Attachments: Pre-Council Minutes 7-20-20.pdf
Council Meeting Minutes 7-21-20
LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Dunkin’ Restaurant at 405-20
5951 Theodore Street
Attachments: Dunkin Drive Thru Permit - PDF
5951 Theodore Dunkin Drive-thru Exhibit
Approver Report
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the
Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page.
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ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ORDINANCES:
Ordinance Amending Chapter 28, Article XIV, Real Estate Transfer 407-20
Tax, Sections 28-251 and 28-258, Ordinances of the City of Joliet
Code of Ordinances
Attachments: Ordinance
Approver Report
Ordinance Designating 9 W. Cass Street as a Local Historic 408-20
Landmark
Attachments: Ordinance
Landmark Nomination 9 W. Cass St_Packet
L-1-2020_Staff Report_9 W. Cass
Approver Report
Ordinance Amending Chapter 8 Division 15, Rental Dwelling 409-20
Registration Certificate and Systematic Inspection of Rental
Housing, Sections 8-152 and 8-153.7.1 of the City of Joliet Code of
Ordinances
Attachments: Ordinance
Approver Report
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution Approving the CDBG FY2020 Annual Action Plan and 411-20
FY2020-24 Five Year Consolidated Plan
Attachments: Resolution
Notice of Public Hearing ConPlan
Joliet Consolidated Plan 2020-2024
Approver Report
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Resolution Authorizing a Substantial Amendment to the CDBG PY 412-20
2017 & 2018 Annual Action Plans to the Amended 2015-2019
Consolidated Plan
Attachments: Resolution
Public Hearing Notice
HUD Letter of Support
Approver Report
Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the 2020 MFT 413-20
Roadways Resurfacing Contract B - MFT Sect. No.
20-00530-00-RS
Attachments: Resolution
Approver Report
Resolution Approving and Authorizing Execution of a Letter of 414-20
Intent Between the City of Joliet and the Illinois Department of
Transportation
Attachments: Resolution
EXHIBIT A - Letter of Intent
Approver Report
Resolution Approving and Authorizing Execution of a Memorandum 415-20
of Understanding with Cullinan Joliet, LLC
Attachments: Resolution
Exhibit A - SSA Area
EXHIBIT B - Land Use
MOU Rock Run Crossing
Approver Report
BIDS AND CONTRACTS:
AWARD OF CONTRACTS:
Request for Authorization to Approve the Replacement of the Well 417-20
Rock 3 Motor to Layne Christensen Company Inc. in the amount of
$140,946.00
Attachments: Approver Report
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Request for Authorization to Approve the Repairs to the Number 2 418-20
Blower at the Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant to JR Cross
Co. in the amount of $31,957.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Request for Authorization to Award the 2020 Electrical 419-20
Maintenance Assistance Contract to Van-Mack Electric, Inc. not to
exceed $150,000.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the 2020 420-20
Roadway Resurfacing Contract B - MFT Sect. No. 20-00530-00-RS
to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of $2,433,640.56
Attachments: Approver Report
AMENDMENTS, CHANGE ORDERS AND PAYMENTS:
Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 2 for the 422-20
Charity Avenue / Nowell Avenue / Retta Court Roadway Project -
MFT Sect. No. 18-00511-00-FP to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. in
the amount of ($31,536.64)
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 “Public Comments” web page.
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.
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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)).
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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