Pre-Council Meeting
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · August 1, 2022
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Monday, August 1, 2022
5:30 PM
City Hall, Council Chambers
Pre-Council Meeting
MAYOR BOB O'DEKIRK
MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILWOMAN JAN QUILLMAN (7/1/2022 - 9/30/2022)
COUNCILMAN JOE CLEMENT
COUNCILWOMAN BETTYE GAVIN
COUNCILMAN CESAR GUERRERO
COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG
COUNCILMAN TERRY MORRIS
COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON
COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON
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.
ROLL CALL:
Councilwoman Gavin attended the meeting remotely.
Present: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk, Councilman Joe Clement,
Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero,
Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron,
Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri
Reardon
Absent: Councilman Larry E. Hug
Councilman Hug entered the meeting at 5:31 p.m.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager James V. Capparelli and Corporation Counsel Sabrina
Spano.
MAYOR:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS:
None.
APPOINTMENTS:
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
CTIS
Public Safety
Public Service
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes:
Pre-Council Meeting - July 18, 2022
Attachments: Pre-Council Meeting - July 18, 2022.pdf
Approver Report
Position Vacancies 385-22
Attachments: #NEW ESDA Coordinator-Training Facility Director -
2022-06-08
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo. The City
Manager stated this is for a Fire Department EMS / Training position.
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Award of Contract Renewal of the Community Notification 386-22
System from 7/31/2022 - 7/30/2023 to Will County 9-1-1
System in the amount of $31,125.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Contract to Heartland Business Systems for 387-22
VMware Licensing in the amount of $86,544.80
Attachments: Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Professional Services Agreement for the 2022 Pre-Treatment 388-22
Program Assistance to Baxter & Woodman Inc. in the
amount of $110,000.00
Attachments: Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Professional Services Agreement for the 2023 Sanitary 389-22
Sewer Rehabilitation Program to RJN Group Inc. in the
amount of $74,990.00
Attachments: Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Amendment No. 1 for the 2022 Sanitary Sewer Investigation 390-22
and Rehabilitation Program Professional Service Agreement
to RJN Group Inc. in the amount of $39,285.00
Attachments: Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $35,825.97 for the 2020 391-22
Electrical Maintenance Assistance Contract to Van-Mack
Electric Inc. and Payment Request No. 12 and Final in the
amount of $70,032.93
Attachments: Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Change Order No. 7 in the amount of ($699,403.03) and Final 392-22
Payout in the amount of $765,710.58 for the 2020 Sanitary
Sewer Rehabilitation Program to Performance Pipelining Inc.
Attachments: Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
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Change Order No. 1 in the amount of ($690.00) and Final 393-22
Payout in the amount of $4,154.00 for the Fairmont and
Garvin Sanitary Improvement Project to Performance
Construction and Engineering
Attachments: Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $47,000 for Managed 394-22
Print Services to Martin Whalen Office Solutions
Attachments: Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Approve Payment of the 2022 Wastewater Discharge NPDES 395-22
Permit Fees to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
in the amount of $152,500.00
Attachments: Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
AGENDA ITEM:
Award of Contract for the 2022 Roadways Resurfacing East - 397-22
Contract C to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the amount of
$2,523,297.72
Attachments: Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Award of Contract for the 2022 Roadways Resurfacing West 398-22
- Contract D to Austin Tyler Construction in the amount of
$2,480,853.73
Attachments: Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Award of Contract for the 2022 Roadway Arterial 399-22
Resurfacing Contract - MFT Sect. No. 22-00552-00-RS to P.T.
Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of $2,340,535.07
Attachments: Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
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ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ORDINANCES:
Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow a B-3 401-22
(General Business) Use (Pole Vault Training Facility) in an I-2
(General Industrial) Zoning District (ZBA 2022-40)
Attachments: Special Use Permit Ordinance - ZBA 2022-40 560A Joyce Rd
ZBA 2022-40 (560A Joyce Rd) Staff Report Packet
07-21-22 ZBA Minutes
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Ordinance Providing for the Issuance of not to Exceed 402-22
$105,000,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2022 (Rock
Run Crossings Project), of the City of Joliet, Will and Kendall
Counties, Illinois, in One or More Series, and Providing for
the Levy and Collection of a Direct Annual Tax Sufficient for
the Payment of the Principal of and Interest of Said Bonds
Attachments: City of Joliet GO Bonds 2022 (Rock Run Crossings Project) -
Parameters Ordinance (4871-1610-2439.v4)
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
A brief discussion was held with the Director of Finance, Jim Ghedotte,
regarding details of the bond described in the development agreement.
Ordinance Authorizing a Budget Amendment for the 403-22
Purchase of 1000 N. Center Street
Attachments: Ordinance
Purchase Contract
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution Approving Dedication of a 0.18-Acre Portion of 405-22
Spencer Road and a 0.85-Acre Portion of Spencer Road as
Public Right of Way.
Attachments: Resolution
Plat of Dedication_Spencer Road - East of Subject Property
Concept Site Plan
Approver Report
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The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Resolution Authorizing Approval and Execution of a Real 406-22
Estate Sales Agreement for the Purchase of Real Property
(McDonough and Stryker Avenue)
Attachments: Resolution
Stryker Ave Signed with Exhibit
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the 2022 407-22
Arterial Resurfacing Contract - MFT Sect. No.
22-00552-00-RS in the amount of $2,340,535.07
Attachments: Resolution
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for 408-22
the Lease and Operation of Duly Health Care Field
Attachments: Resolution
slammerslease2022.docx
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
CITY MANAGER:
No Comments were made.
A brief discussion was held regarding Council Memo #406-22: Resolution Authorizing
Approval and Execution of a Real Estate Sales Agreement for the Purchase of Real Property
(McDonough and Stryker Avenue).
A brief discussion was held concerning the lease agreement for Council Memo #408-22:
Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for the Lease and Operation of Duly
Health Care Field.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None
CLOSED SESSION to discuss the following subjects:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar
Guerrero, 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.
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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 Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri
Reardon
Abstain: Mayor 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 JAN QUILLMAN (7/1/2022 - 9/30/2022)
COUNCILMAN JOE CLEMENT
COUNCILWOMAN BETTYE GAVIN
COUNCILMAN CESAR GUERRERO
COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG
COUNCILMAN TERRY MORRIS
COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON
COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON
City Manager - James V. Capparelli,
Corporation Counsel - Sabrina Spano, City Clerk Christa M. Desiderio
Monday, August 1, 2022 5:30 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.
ROLL CALL:
MAYOR:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
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:
CTIS
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Public Safety
Public Service
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes:
Pre-Council Meeting - July 18, 2022
Attachments: Pre-Council Meeting - July 18, 2022.pdf
Approver Report
Position Vacancies 385-22
Attachments: #NEW ESDA Coordinator-Training Facility Director -
2022-06-08
Approver Report
Award of Contract Renewal of the Community Notification System 386-22
from 7/31/2022 - 7/30/2023 to Will County 9-1-1 System in the
amount of $31,125.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Contract to Heartland Business Systems for VMware 387-22
Licensing in the amount of $86,544.80
Attachments: Approver Report
Professional Services Agreement for the 2022 Pre-Treatment 388-22
Program Assistance to Baxter & Woodman Inc. in the amount of
$110,000.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Professional Services Agreement for the 2023 Sanitary Sewer 389-22
Rehabilitation Program to RJN Group Inc. in the amount of
$74,990.00
Attachments: Approver Report
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Amendment No. 1 for the 2022 Sanitary Sewer Investigation and 390-22
Rehabilitation Program Professional Service Agreement to RJN
Group Inc. in the amount of $39,285.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $35,825.97 for the 2020 391-22
Electrical Maintenance Assistance Contract to Van-Mack Electric
Inc. and Payment Request No. 12 and Final in the amount of
$70,032.93
Attachments: Approver Report
Change Order No. 7 in the amount of ($699,403.03) and Final 392-22
Payout in the amount of $765,710.58 for the 2020 Sanitary Sewer
Rehabilitation Program to Performance Pipelining Inc.
Attachments: Approver Report
Change Order No. 1 in the amount of ($690.00) and Final Payout 393-22
in the amount of $4,154.00 for the Fairmont and Garvin Sanitary
Improvement Project to Performance Construction and Engineering
Attachments: Approver Report
Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $47,000 for Managed Print 394-22
Services to Martin Whalen Office Solutions
Attachments: Approver Report
Approve Payment of the 2022 Wastewater Discharge NPDES 395-22
Permit Fees to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency in the
amount of $152,500.00
Attachments: Approver Report
AGENDA ITEM:
Award of Contract for the 2022 Roadways Resurfacing East - 397-22
Contract C to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the amount of
$2,523,297.72
Attachments: Approver Report
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Award of Contract for the 2022 Roadways Resurfacing West - 398-22
Contract D to Austin Tyler Construction in the amount of
$2,480,853.73
Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Contract for the 2022 Roadway Arterial Resurfacing 399-22
Contract - MFT Sect. No. 22-00552-00-RS to P.T. Ferro
Construction Co. in the amount of $2,340,535.07
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.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ORDINANCES:
Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow a B-3 (General 401-22
Business) Use (Pole Vault Training Facility) in an I-2 (General
Industrial) Zoning District (ZBA 2022-40)
Attachments: Special Use Permit Ordinance - ZBA 2022-40 560A Joyce Rd
ZBA 2022-40 (560A Joyce Rd) Staff Report Packet
07-21-22 ZBA Minutes
Approver Report
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Ordinance Providing for the Issuance of not to Exceed 402-22
$105,000,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2022 (Rock Run
Crossings Project), of the City of Joliet, Will and Kendall Counties,
Illinois, in One or More Series, and Providing for the Levy and
Collection of a Direct Annual Tax Sufficient for the Payment of the
Principal of and Interest of Said Bonds
Attachments: City of Joliet GO Bonds 2022 (Rock Run Crossings Project) -
Parameters Ordinance (4871-1610-2439.v4)
Approver Report
Ordinance Authorizing a Budget Amendment for the Purchase of 403-22
1000 N. Center Street
Attachments: Ordinance
Purchase Contract
Approver Report
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution Approving Dedication of a 0.18-Acre Portion of Spencer 405-22
Road and a 0.85-Acre Portion of Spencer Road as Public Right of
Way.
Attachments: Resolution
Plat of Dedication_Spencer Road - East of Subject Property
Concept Site Plan
Approver Report
Resolution Authorizing Approval and Execution of a Real Estate 406-22
Sales Agreement for the Purchase of Real Property (McDonough
and Stryker Avenue)
Attachments: Resolution
Stryker Ave Signed with Exhibit
Approver Report
Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the 2022 407-22
Arterial Resurfacing Contract - MFT Sect. No. 22-00552-00-RS in
the amount of $2,340,535.07
Attachments: Resolution
Approver Report
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Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for the 408-22
Lease and Operation of Duly Health Care Field
Attachments: Resolution
Approver Report
CITY MANAGER:
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.
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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