City Council Meeting

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, September 15, 2020 6:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers City 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 - James D. Hock, Corporation Counsel - Sabrina Spano, City Clerk Christa M. Desiderio City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 15, 2020 Page 1 of 1 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 15, 2020 The Governor’s Office and the Illinois Department of Public Health activated the mitigation plan for Region 7, effective August 26, 2020. Region 7 includes Will and Kankakee counties. The new Region 7 mitigation plan limits in-person meetings to 25 people or 25% of overall room capacity (whichever is less). Council Chambers allows for 13 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 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. INVOCATION: Father Chris Groh, St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, 127 S. Briggs Street PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk, Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, and Councilman Michael F. Turk Absent: Councilman Terry Morris ALSO PRESENT: Interim City Manager Steve Jones and Corporation Counsel Sabrina Spano. PRESENTATION: Comprehensive Annual Financial Report – Dave Meyer – Wermer, Rogers, Duran, and Ruzon, LLC Attachments: CAFR 2019 Dave Meyer with Wermer, Rogers, Duran, and Ruzonn LLC gave a review of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. Councilman Morris entered the meeting at approximately 6:35 p.m. Mayor O'Dekirk exited the meeting at approximately 6:37 p.m. Page 1 of 15 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 15, 2020 Mayor O'Dekirk re-entered the meeting at approximately 6:38 p.m. Councilman Hug exited the meeting at approximately 6:38 p.m. Councilman Hug re-entered the meeting at approximately 6:38 p.m. MAYOR: Appointments No appointments were made this evening. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk, to approve the agenda as written with the following changes: 1) Vote separately on Council Memo #506-20: Credit Building Permit Fees to Lennar Homes for Drainage Improvements to Hunter's Ridge Subdivision - 2020 in an amount not to exceed $52,000.00, and 2) Remove 212 S. Larkin Avenue and 702 Vista Lane from Council Memo #484-20: Ordinance Declaring Certain Properties as Public Nuisances. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman 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 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. Andrew Smith spoke regarding 702 Vista Lane as a part of Council Memo #484-20: Ordinance Declaring Certain Properties as Public Nuisances. Margie Cepon spoke in opposition of Council Memo #486-20: Resolution Authorizing an Amendment to the Economic Incentive Agreement between the City of Joliet and Love's Travel Stops and Country Stores, Inc. and Council Memo #487-20 Resolution Authorizing a Recapture Agreement between the City of Joliet and Love's Travel Stops and Country Stores, Inc. Megan Cooper spoke in opposition of Council Memo #487-20 Resolution Authorizing a Recapture Agreement between the City of Joliet and Love's Travel Stops and Country Stores, Inc. MAYOR PRO TEM Page 2 of 15 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 15, 2020 A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, to appoint Councilman Quillman as MAYOR PRO TEM for the period of October 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman 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 COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: Economic Development Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, September 8, 2020 Economic Development Committee Meeting. Finance Councilman Turk gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, September 15, 2020 Finance Committee Meeting. Councilman Dickinson exited the meeting at approximately 6:56 p.m. Councilman Dickinson re-entered the meeting at approximately 6:57 p.m. Public Service Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Monday, September 14, 2020 Public Service Committee Meeting. CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Minutes: Pre-Council Meeting - August 31, 2020 Council Meeting - September 1, 2020 Attachments: Minutes 08-31-20 Minutes 09-01-20 Invoices Paid Report Attachments: 2020-08 Invoices Paid Approver Report Receipt of the 2019 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report 477-20 (CAFR) Page 3 of 15 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 15, 2020 Attachments: CAFR 2019 Approver Report Council Memos Approved A motion was made by Councilwoman Quillman, seconded by Councilman Turk, to approve the minutes of the Pre-Council meeting August 31, 2020 and the Council Meeting September 1, 2020, the Invoice Paid Report, and Council Memo #477-20 Receipt of the 2019 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman 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 LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS: 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 Resolution Associated with Gas n Wash 479-20 Route 6 at Gougar Subdivision Ordinance Approving the Annexation of 4.19 Acres located at the Southeast Corner of Route 6 and Gougar Road (A-6-20) Ordinance Approving the Classification to B-3 (General Business) Zoning (A-6-20) Ordinance Approving the Annexation of .58 Acres located at the Southeast Corner of Route 6 and Gougar Road (A-7-20) Ordinance Approving the Classification to B-3 (General Business) Zoning (A-7-20) Resolution Approving an Annexation Agreement (A-6-20 & A-7-20) Ordinance Approving the Preliminary Plat of Gas n Wash Route 6 at Gougar Subdivision (P-3-20). Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of Gas n Wash Route 6 at Gougar Subdivision, Unit 1 (FP-2-20). Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of Gas n Wash Route 6 at Gougar Subdivision, Unit 1 (RP-2-20). Page 4 of 15 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 15, 2020 Attachments: AnnxAgreeResolution - Gas n Wash Annex Agree Combined_7-Copy Ordinance AnnexOrd - A-7-20 - Gas n Wash 1_ Annx Zoning Class Ord - Gas n Wash PRELIMord - Gas n Wash FINALord- Gas n Wash Unit 1 RPMINORSUB - Gas n Wash Unit 1 PC Minutes Gas N Wash Combined_Staff Report 19-355 Preliminary Plat rev 8-10-20 19-355 City Final Plat rev 8-10-20 19-355 Record Plat - Gas N Wash - 2020-06-16 2 19-355 Gas N Wash Subdivision Annexation-Plat 8-6-20 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. No public comments were made, therefore, the City Clerk closed the Public Hearing. A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #479-20: Ordinances and Resolution Associated with Gas n Wash Route 6 at Gougar Subdivision Ordinance Approving the Annexation of 4.19 Acres located at the Southeast Corner of Route 6 and Gougar Road (A-6-20) (ORDINANCE NO. 18108) Ordinance Approving the Annexation of .58 Acres located at the Southeast Corner of Route 6 and Gougar Road (A-7-20) (ORDINANCE NO. 18109) Ordinance Approving the Classification to B-3 (General Business) Zoning (A-6-20) (A-7-20) (ORDINANCE NO. 18110) Resolution Approving an Annexation Agreement (A-6-20 & A-7-20) (RESOLUTION NO. 7578) Ordinance Approving the Preliminary Plat of Gas n Wash Route 6 at Gougar Subdivision (P-3-20) (ORDINANCE NO. 18111) Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of Gas n Wash Route 6 at Gougar Page 5 of 15 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 15, 2020 Subdivision, Unit 1 (FP-2-20) (ORDINANCE NO. 18112) Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of Gas n Wash Route 6 at Gougar Subdivision, Unit 1 (RP-2-20) (ORDINANCE NO. 18113) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman 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 Proposed Rock Run Crossing Redevelopment Project Area 480-20 Tax Increment Financing District Eligibility Study and Redevelopment Plan and Project Attachments: EXHIBIT A - Rock Run Crossing Redevelopment (2) Approver Report The City Clerk advised that this Public Hearing was opened at a previous meeting and continued to this meeting; therefore, any public comments would be in order at this time. No comments were made at this time. A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk, to continue COUNCIL MEMO #480-20: Proposed Rock Run Crossing Redevelopment Project Area Tax Increment Financing District Eligibility Study and Redevelopment Plan and Project and the Public Hearing to the October 6, 2020 Council Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman 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 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: ORDINANCES: Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to Continue a Mixed 482-20 Use (Commercial and Residential) Building in an I-2 (General Industrial) Zoning District, located at 742-744 Collins Street (ZBA PETITION 2020-28) Page 6 of 15 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 15, 2020 Attachments: Ordinance 08202020 DRAFT ZBA 2020-28_742-744 Collins Street _Staff report packet Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #482-20: Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to Continue a Mixed Use (Commercial and Residential) Building in an I-2 (General Industrial) Zoning District, located at 742-744 Collins Street (ZBA PETITION 2020-28). (ORDINANCE NO. 18114) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman 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 Ordinance Accepting Easements Associated with the 483-20 Garnsey Avenue over Spring Creek Bridge Improvement Project - MFT Sect. No. 11-00443-00-BR Attachments: Ordinance Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #483-20: Ordinance Accepting Easements Associated with the Garnsey Avenue over Spring Creek Bridge Improvement Project - MFT Sect. No. 11-00443-00-BR. (ORDINANCE NO. 18115) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman 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 Ordinance Declaring Certain Properties as Public Nuisances 484-20 Attachments: Ordinance 9-15-2020 PUBLIC NUISANCE Ex A Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Page 7 of 15 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 15, 2020 Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #484-20: Ordinance Declaring Certain Properties as Public Nuisances with the removal of 212 S. Larkin Avenue and 702 Vista Lane as voted on during the approval of the agenda. (ORDINANCE NO. 18116) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman 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 RESOLUTIONS: Resolution Authorizing an Amendment to the Economic 486-20 Incentive Agreement between the City of Joliet and Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores, Inc. Attachments: Resolution economicagreement Approver Report Inspector General Chris Regis discussed an amendment he made to clarify the language in Council Memo #486-20 Resolution Authorizing an Amendment to the Economic Incentive Agreement between the City of Joliet and Love's Travel Stops and Country Stores, Inc. A lengthy discussion was held regarding 486-20 Resolution Authorizing an Amendment to the Economic Incentive Agreement between the City of Joliet and Love's Travel Stops and Country Stores, Inc. A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #486-20: Resolution Authorizing an Amendment to the Economic Incentive Agreement between the City of Joliet and Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores, Inc. (RESOLUTION NO. 7579) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Nay: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Terry Morris, and Councilman Michael F. Turk Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Authorizing a Recapture Agreement between the 487-20 Page 8 of 15 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 15, 2020 City of Joliet and Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores, Inc. Attachments: Resolution recapturefinalsep8 Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #487-20: Resolution Authorizing a Recapture Agreement between the City of Joliet and Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores, Inc. (RESOLUTION NO. 7580) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Nay: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Terry Morris, and Councilman Michael F. Turk Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax funding for the 488-20 Arch Court (Clinton Street - Cass Street) Roadway Improvement Project - 2020 - MFT Sect. No. 20-00528-00-FP in the amount of $103,490.35 Attachments: Resolution Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #488-20: Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax funding for the Arch Court (Clinton Street - Cass Street) Roadway Improvement Project - 2020 - MFT Sect. No. 20-00528-00-FP in the amount of $103,490.35. (RESOLUTION NO. 7581) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman 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 Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Pipeline Crossing 489-20 Agreement Between the City of Joliet and Union Pacific Railroad Page 9 of 15 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 15, 2020 Attachments: Resolution UPcrossingagreement_gtg centerpointupletter_gtg Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #489-20: Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Pipeline Crossing Agreement Between the City of Joliet and Union Pacific Railroad. (RESOLUTION NO. 7582) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman 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 Resolution Authorizing a HOME Subrecipient Agreement 490-20 Between Will County, Illinois and the City of Joliet, Illinois Attachments: Resolution TBRA Ex A Scope of Service TBRA Ex B Program Manual Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #490-20: Resolution Authorizing a HOME Subrecipient Agreement Between Will County, Illinois and the City of Joliet, Illinois. (RESOLUTION NO. 7583) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman 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 BIDS AND CONTRACTS: AWARD OF CONTRACTS: Award a Contract for the Mirage Subdivision - County Line 492-20 Road Drainage Improvements - 2020 to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of $ 144,507.98 Page 10 of 15 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 15, 2020 Attachments: Approver Report Purchase Ten (10) 2021 Ford Police Interceptor Utility All 493-20 Wheel Drive vehicles from Ron Tirapelli Ford in Shorewood, IL for $368,782.40 and to purchase accessories and wraps from Ray O’Herron, Lund Industries and Element Graphics for a not to exceed price of $69,077.50 Attachments: Approver Report Purchase a Tandem Axle Vacuum Excavation Truck for the 494-20 Public Utilities Division from Standard Equipment Company in the amount of $442,860.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award a Contract for the Well 20D Rehabilitation Project to 495-20 Great Lakes Water Resource Group in the amount of $62,585.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award a Contract for the Well 21D Rehabilitation Project to 496-20 Layne Christensen Company in the amount of $662,651.00 Attachments: Approver Report Rescind the Award of Contract for the 2020 Sidewalk / Curb 497-20 Replacement Project Contract No. 2417-0320 to Globe Construction in the amount of $351,800.00 and to Reject the Bids for the 2020 Sidewalk / Curb Replacement Project Contract No. 2526-0920 Attachments: Approver Report Award a Contract for Roof Repairs at Joliet Union Station to 498-20 J.L. Adler Roofing and Sheet Metal in the amount of $63,500.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award a Contract for the Arch Court (Clinton Street - Cass 499-20 Street) Roadway Improvement Project - 2020 - MFT Sect. No. 20-00528-00-FP to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of $208,730.70 Attachments: Approver Report Award a Contract for the Westside Wastewater Treatment 500-20 Plant Influent Lift Station Improvements Phase III to Williams Page 11 of 15 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 15, 2020 Brothers Construction Inc. in the amount of $4,670,000.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award a Contract for the Lead Water Service Line 501-20 Replacement Project Phase 2B to Stip Bros. Excavating in the amount of $1,324,268.95 Attachments: Approver Report Award a Contract for the Lead Water Service Line 502-20 Replacement Project Phase 2C to Austin Tyler Construction in the amount of $1,374,700.50 Attachments: Approver Report Approval of Additional Hourly Services Request for Fee 503-20 Authorization - Proposed Rock Run Crossing Public Private Partnership Attachments: Exhibit 1 - Fee Authorization Approver Report Council Memos Approved A motion was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk, seconded by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, to approve Council Memos #492-20 through #503-20. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman 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 AMENDMENTS, CHANGE ORDERS AND PAYMENTS: Approve the Proposed Renewal of Workers’ Compensation 505-20 Broker Attachments: 2020 Council Memo W-C Broker Contract2 Approver Report Credit Building Permit Fees to Lennar Homes for Drainage 506-20 Improvements to Hunter’s Ridge Subdivision - 2020 in an amount not to exceed $52,000.00 Attachments: Approver Report Page 12 of 15 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 15, 2020 A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to deny COUNCIL MEMO #506-20: Credit Building Permit Fees to Lennar Homes for Drainage Improvements to Hunter’s Ridge Subdivision - 2020 in an amount not to exceed $52,000.00. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman 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 Approve Change Order No. 2 in the amount of ($130,784.93) 507-20 and Payment Request No. 6 & Final for the 2019 Roadways Resurfacing Contract C to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of $260,591.64 Attachments: Approver Report Approve Change Order No. 4 for the Belmont Interceptor 508-20 Replacement Project to Austin Tyler Construction in the amount of ($248,046.50) and Final Payout in the amount of $240,131.89 Attachments: Approver Report Council Memos Approved A motion was made by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to approve Council Memos #505-20, #507-20, and #508-20. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk, Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, and Councilman Michael F. Turk CITY MANAGER: The City Manager gave a brief update on the Senor Tequilas building on Jefferson Street . Jim Trizna, Director of Public Works, discussed the IDOT bridge closure on Jefferson Street over the DesPlaines River. He also addressed the inquiries regarding Jefferson Street and Cass Street operating as two-way streets. NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation): Councilwoman Gavin requested the Public Works and Utilities Departments to investigate Page 13 of 15 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 15, 2020 reports of flooding on Luther Avenue. PUBLIC COMMENTS: NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page. Candace Quinerly spoke regarding police reform. Suzanne Ibbara spoke regarding police reform. Johnathan Marquardt spoke regarding police reform. Kia Watson spoke regarding police reform. Brittany Kim spoke regarding police reform. Ariana Schuler spoke regarding police reform. Jerry Hervey spoke regarding three cent gas tax increase. A brief discussion was held regarding the City's speaking ordinance. Connor Lonergan spoke regarding police reform. Stringer Harris spoke regarding police reform and the Eric Lurry case. Cesar Guerrero spoke regarding police reform. Marlena Smith spoke regarding police reform. Carl Ferro regarding police reform. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilwoman Quillman gave a statement regarding the previously held combined Land Use & Legislative Committee and Public Safety Committee meeting as well as the Public Safety Committee meeting held on September 1, 2020. Councilman Morris also spoke regarding the Public Safety Meeting held on September 1, 2020 and scheduling another meeting. Councilwoman Reardon briefly discussed police reform and highlighted an award given to Jim Teiber for his beautification of the city. Councilwoman Gavin concurred for a meeting to be rescheduled regarding police reform . She also thanked Jim Teiber for his work and highlighted a Forest Park Community Center prescription medication assistance grant. Page 14 of 15 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 15, 2020 Mayor O'Dekirk briefly discussed a civil community review board and development on the east side of Joliet. ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman 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 Page 15 of 15