Pre-Council Meeting
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · January 4, 2021
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Monday, January 4, 2021
5:30 PM
City Hall, Council Chambers
Pre-Council Meeting
MAYOR BOB O'DEKIRK
MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON (1/1/2021 - 3/31/2021)
COUNCILWOMAN BETTYE GAVIN
COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG
COUNCILMAN HERB LANDE
COUNCILMAN TERRY MORRIS
COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON
COUNCILWOMAN JAN HALLUMS QUILLMAN
COUNCILMAN MICHAEL F. TURK
Interim City Manager - James D. Hock,
Corporation Counsel - Sabrina Spano, City Clerk Christa M. Desiderio
Pre-Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 4, 2021
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Pre-Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 4, 2021
The Governor’s Office and the Illinois Department of Public Health activated a Tier 3 mitigation plan for all regions of the
State of Illinois, effective Friday, November 20, 2020. In an effort to support these mitigation measures, the City of Joliet is
limiting in person attendance in the council chambers to 10 people.
During meetings, groups of 10 people will be staged in various locations within city hall. These groups will wait in areas with
a live feed to the meeting until the Citizens to Be Heard on Agenda items section, the Public Hearing has commenced or the
Public Comments section of the meeting has commenced. Speakers will be rotated into Council Chambers to allow
everyone an opportunity to speak.
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
OR register “To Be Called To Speak”. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “ Public Comments” web page.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Councilman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug,
Councilman Herb Lande, Councilman Terry Morris,
Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums
Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Michael
F. Turk and Robert O'Dekirk
ALSO PRESENT: Interim City Manager James D. Hock 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.
APPOINTMENTS:
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Public Service
CONSENT AGENDA:
Attachments: Special Council Minutes 12-7-20
Position Vacancies 1-21
Attachments: Approver Report
2-21
Attachments: Approver Report
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LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
Issuance of a Class “C’ Liquor License at 5951 Theodore Street 4-21
at Lenny’s Joliet Liquors, LLC.
Attachments: lennys
Approver Report
Issuance of a Class “B” Liquor License at 81 W. Jefferson Street- 5-21
Celine’s Pizza
Attachments: celines
Approver Report
Transfer of a Class “C” Liquor License at 1560 IL Rt. 59- MNM 6-21
Liquors, INC.
Attachments: united
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.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ORDINANCES:
Ordinance Declaring Certain Properties as Public Nuisances 8-21
Attachments: Ordinance
Exhibit A
Approver Report
Ordinance Approving the Tax Increment Financing District 9-21
Eligibility Study and the Redevelopment Plan and Project for the
Rock Run Crossings Redevelopment Project Area
Attachments: Ordinance
EXHIBIT C – Tax Increment Financing District Eligibility Study
and Redevelopment Plan and Project
Approver Report
Ordinance Designating the Rock Run Crossings Redevelopment 10-21
Project Area
Attachments: Ordinance
Approver Report
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Ordinance Adopting Tax Increment Financing for the Rock Run 11-21
Crossings Redevelopment Project Area
Attachments: Ordinance
Approver Report
Resolution and Ordinances Associated with Rock Run 12-21
Crossings Subdivision
Resolution Approving the Development Agreement for Rock
Run Crossings Subdivision (M-4-20)
Ordinance Approving the Preliminary Plat of Resubdivision
of Rock Run Crossings Subdivision (P-11-20)
Ordinance Approving the Reclassification of 58.619 Acres
located at the Northeast Corner of I-55 and I-80 from B-2
(Central Business) to I-1 (Light Industrial) Zoning (Z-5-20)
Attachments: Resolution
P-11-20 - Rock Run Crossings Subdivision - Preliminary Plat
Ordinance
Z-5-20 - Rock Run Crossings - Zoning Rclassification
Ordinance
2020.12.23_Rock Run Design Guidelines
P-11-20, Z-5-20 & M-4-20 Rock Run Crossings Sub -
Combined_Staff Report
2020-12-18 PRELIM PLAT
Minutes (6)
Development_Agreement - Rock Run Crossings final
approved RMJ 12.23.20.docx
Approver Report
RESOLUTIONS:
Supplemental Resolution Appropriating Funds for the 2020 14-21
Pavement Marking Program - MFT Sect. No. 20-00529-00-ST in
the amount of $11,234.10
Attachments: Resolution
Approver Report
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Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental (IGA) for the Illinois 15-21
Route 53 at Emerald Drive Project between the Illinois
Department of Transportation and the City of Joliet
Attachments: Resolution
IGA - IL 53 at Emerald Dr - Speedway LLC
Approver Report
Resolution Approving a Development Agreement for the Illinois 16-21
Route 53 at Emerald Drive Project between Speedway LLC and
the City of Joliet
Attachments: Resolution
Speedway Development Agreement
Approver Report
Resolution Committing to Water Conservation through the 17-21
reduction of non-revenue water to comply with applicable state
law
Attachments: Resolution
Approver Report
Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Agreement Regarding 18-21
24639 Caton Farm Road
Attachments: Resolution
Agreement
Agreement - Exhibit A
Approver Report
BIDS AND CONTRACTS:
AWARD OF CONTRACTS:
Professional Services Agreement for Hiring Entry-Level Police 20-21
Officers
Attachments: Approver Report
Professional Services Agreement for the 2022 - 2030 Water 21-21
Main Replacement Planning Project to Baxter & Woodman Inc. in
the amount of $44,300.00
Attachments: Approver Report
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Award of Contract for the 2021 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation 22-21
Project to Performance Pipelining Inc. in the amount of
$6,987,185.78
Attachments: Exhibit for 2021 SS Rehab Program
Approver Report
Award of Contract for the Essington and Jefferson Interceptor 23-21
Sewer to Len Cox & Sons Excavating in the amount of
$1,956,666.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Contract for Mimecast Email and Web Security to 24-21
CDW-G
Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Contract for the Florence Park Phase 1A Water Main 25-21
Improvements Project to Austin Tyler Construction in the amount
of $886,540.02
Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Contract for the Florence Park Phase 1B Water Main 26-21
Improvements Project to Brandt Excavating in the amount of
$837,294.73
Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Contract for the Reedwood Phase 1A Water Main 27-21
Improvements Project to Brandt Excavating in the amount of
$1,130,100.04
Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Contract for the Reedwood Phase 1B Water Main 28-21
Improvements Project to Brandt Excavating in the amount of
$1,157,040.89
Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Contract for the Garnsey Park Phase 2 Water Main 29-21
Improvements Project to Austin Tyler Construction in the amount
of $1,603,603.70
Attachments: Approver Report
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Award of Contract for the Forest Park Phase 2 Water Main 30-21
Improvement Project to Austin Tyler Construction in the amount
of $1,464,833.50
Attachments: Approver Report
Purchase a Vehicle for the Cultural Car Raffle 31-21
Attachments: Approver Report
AMENDMENTS, CHANGE ORDERS AND PAYMENTS:
Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $11,234.10 and Payment 33-21
Request No. 3 and Final in the amount of $38,398.08 for the
2020 Pavement Marking Program - MFT Sect. No.
20-00529-00-ST to Precision Pavement Markings, Inc.
Attachments: Approver Report
Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for 34-21
the Eastside WWTP Phosphorus Removal Project to Living
Habitats in the amount of $11,220.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Change Order No. 3 for the Bulk Water Dispensing Station 35-21
Project to Lindblad Construction
Attachments: Approver Report
Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for 36-21
the 2021 Water System Rehabilitation Program to Baxter &
Woodman Inc. in the amount of $371,500.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Change Order No. 1 for the Lift Station Generator Replacement 37-21
to Elliott Electric Inc in the amount of $14,860.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Change Order No. 2 for the 2020 Aluminum Sulfate Solution 38-21
Purchase to Usalco LLC in the amount of $45,587.24
Attachments: Approver Report
CITY MANAGER:
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
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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 Herb Lande, 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 Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug,
Councilman Herb Lande, Councilman Terry Morris,
Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums
Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon and Councilman
Michael F. Turk
Abstain: Robert O'Dekirk
ADJOURNMENT:
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Agenda
City of Joliet
Pre-Council Meeting
Meeting Agenda - Final
MAYOR BOB O'DEKIRK
MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON (1/1/2021 - 3/31/2021)
COUNCILWOMAN BETTYE GAVIN
COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG
COUNCILMAN HERB LANDE
COUNCILMAN TERRY MORRIS
COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON
COUNCILWOMAN JAN HALLUMS QUILLMAN
COUNCILMAN MICHAEL F. TURK
Interim City Manager - James D. Hock,
Corporation Counsel - Sabrina Spano, City Clerk Christa M. Desiderio
Monday, January 4, 2021 5:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers
The Governor’s Office and the Illinois Department of Public Health activated a Tier 3 mitigation plan for all regions of the
State of Illinois, effective Friday, November 20, 2020. In an effort to support these mitigation measures, the City of Joliet is
limiting in person attendance in the council chambers to 10 people.
During meetings, groups of 10 people will be staged in various locations within city hall. These groups will wait in areas with
a live feed to the meeting until the Citizens to Be Heard on Agenda items section, the Public Hearing has commenced or the
Public Comments section of the meeting has commenced. Speakers will be rotated into Council Chambers to allow
everyone an opportunity to speak.
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
OR register “To Be Called To Speak”. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “ Public Comments” web page.
ROLL CALL:
MAYOR:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS:
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Pre-Council Meeting Meeting Agenda - Final January 4, 2021
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.
APPOINTMENTS:
Joliet Committee and Commissions
Board of Fire and Police Commissioners - Quinn Adamowski
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Public Service
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes:
Special Council Meeting - December 7, 2020
Attachments: Special Council Minutes 12-7-20
Position Vacancies 1-21
Attachments: Approver Report
Settlement with Martin J. Shanahan, Jr. in the Amount of 2-21
$200,000.00
Attachments: Approver Report
LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
Issuance of a Class “C’ Liquor License at 5951 Theodore Street at 4-21
Lenny’s Joliet Liquors, LLC.
Attachments: lennys
Approver Report
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Issuance of a Class “B” Liquor License at 81 W. Jefferson Street- 5-21
Celine’s Pizza
Attachments: celines
Approver Report
Transfer of a Class “C” Liquor License at 1560 IL Rt. 59- MNM 6-21
Liquors, INC.
Attachments: united
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.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ORDINANCES:
Ordinance Declaring Certain Properties as Public Nuisances 8-21
Attachments: Ordinance
Exhibit A
Approver Report
Ordinance Approving the Tax Increment Financing District Eligibility 9-21
Study and the Redevelopment Plan and Project for the Rock Run
Crossings Redevelopment Project Area
Attachments: Ordinance
EXHIBIT C – Tax Increment Financing District Eligibility Study
and Redevelopment Plan and Project
Approver Report
Ordinance Designating the Rock Run Crossings Redevelopment 10-21
Project Area
Attachments: Ordinance
Approver Report
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Ordinance Adopting Tax Increment Financing for the Rock Run 11-21
Crossings Redevelopment Project Area
Attachments: Ordinance
Approver Report
Ordinances and Resolution Associated with Rock Run Crossings 12-21
Subdivision
Resolution Approving the Development Agreement for Rock Run
Crossings Subdivision (M-4-20)
Ordinance Approving the Preliminary Plat of Resubdivision of Rock
Run Crossings Subdivision (P-11-20)
Ordinance Approving the Reclassification of 58.619 Acres located
at the Northeast Corner of I-55 and I-80 from B-2 (Central
Business) to I-1 (Light Industrial) Zoning (Z-5-20)
Attachments: Resolution
P-11-20 - Rock Run Crossings Subdivision - Preliminary Plat
Ordinance
Z-5-20 - Rock Run Crossings - Zoning Rclassification Ordinance
2020.12.23_Rock Run Design Guidelines
P-11-20, Z-5-20 & M-4-20 Rock Run Crossings Sub -
Combined_Staff Report
2020-12-18 PRELIM PLAT
Minutes (6)
Development_Agreement - Rock Run Crossings final approved
RMJ 12.23.20.docx
Approver Report
RESOLUTIONS:
Supplemental Resolution Appropriating Funds for the 2020 14-21
Pavement Marking Program - MFT Sect. No. 20-00529-00-ST in
the amount of $11,234.10
Attachments: Resolution
Approver Report
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Pre-Council Meeting Meeting Agenda - Final January 4, 2021
Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental (IGA) for the Illinois 15-21
Route 53 at Emerald Drive Project between the Illinois Department
of Transportation and the City of Joliet
Attachments: Resolution
IGA - IL 53 at Emerald Dr - Speedway LLC
Approver Report
Resolution Approving a Development Agreement for the Illinois 16-21
Route 53 at Emerald Drive Project between Speedway LLC and
the City of Joliet
Attachments: Resolution
Speedway Development Agreement
Approver Report
Resolution Committing to Water Conservation through the 17-21
reduction of non-revenue water to comply with applicable state law
Attachments: Resolution
Approver Report
Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Agreement Regarding 18-21
24639 Caton Farm Road
Attachments: Resolution
Agreement
Agreement - Exhibit A
Approver Report
BIDS AND CONTRACTS:
AWARD OF CONTRACTS:
Professional Services Agreement for Hiring Entry-Level Police 20-21
Officers
Attachments: Approver Report
Professional Services Agreement for the 2022 - 2030 Water Main 21-21
Replacement Planning Project to Baxter & Woodman Inc. in the
amount of $44,300.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Page 5 of 8
Pre-Council Meeting Meeting Agenda - Final January 4, 2021
Award of Contract for the 2021 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation 22-21
Project to Performance Pipelining Inc. in the amount of
$6,987,185.78
Attachments: Exhibit for 2021 SS Rehab Program
Approver Report
Award of Contract for the Essington and Jefferson Interceptor 23-21
Sewer to Len Cox & Sons Excavating in the amount of
$1,956,666.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Contract for Mimecast Email and Web Security to 24-21
CDW-G
Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Contract for the Florence Park Phase 1A Water Main 25-21
Improvements Project to Austin Tyler Construction in the amount of
$886,540.02
Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Contract for the Florence Park Phase 1B Water Main 26-21
Improvements Project to Brandt Excavating in the amount of
$837,294.73
Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Contract for the Reedwood Phase 1A Water Main 27-21
Improvements Project to Brandt Excavating in the amount of
$1,130,100.04
Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Contract for the Reedwood Phase 1B Water Main 28-21
Improvements Project to Brandt Excavating in the amount of
$1,157,040.89
Attachments: Approver Report
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Award of Contract for the Garnsey Park Phase 2 Water Main 29-21
Improvements Project to Austin Tyler Construction in the amount of
$1,603,603.70
Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Contract for the Forest Park Phase 2 Water Main 30-21
Improvement Project to Austin Tyler Construction in the amount of
$1,464,833.50
Attachments: Approver Report
Purchase a Vehicle for the Cultural Car Raffle 31-21
Attachments: Approver Report
AMENDMENTS, CHANGE ORDERS AND PAYMENTS:
Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $11,234.10 and Payment 33-21
Request No. 3 and Final in the amount of $38,398.08 for the 2020
Pavement Marking Program - MFT Sect. No. 20-00529-00-ST to
Precision Pavement Markings, Inc.
Attachments: Approver Report
Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for the 34-21
Eastside WWTP Phosphorus Removal Project to Living Habitats in
the amount of $11,220.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Change Order No. 3 for the Bulk Water Dispensing Station Project 35-21
to Lindblad Construction
Attachments: Approver Report
Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for the 36-21
2021 Water System Rehabilitation Program to Baxter & Woodman
Inc. in the amount of $371,500.00
Attachments: Approver Report
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Change Order No. 1 for the Lift Station Generator Replacement to 37-21
Elliott Electric Inc in the amount of $14,860.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Change Order No. 2 for the 2020 Aluminum Sulfate Solution 38-21
Purchase to Usalco LLC in the amount of $45,587.24
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.
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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