City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · November 2, 2020
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Monday, November 2, 2020
5:30 PM
City Hall, Council Chambers
City Council Meeting
MAYOR BOB O'DEKIRK
MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILWOMAN JAN HALLUMS QUILLMAN (10/1/2020 to 12/31/2020)
COUNCILMAN DON "DUCK" DICKINSON
COUNCILWOMAN BETTYE GAVIN
COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG
COUNCILMAN TERRY MORRIS
COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON
COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON
COUNCILMAN MICHAEL F. TURK
Interim City Manager - James D. Hock,
Corporation Counsel - Sabrina Spano, City Clerk Christa M. Desiderio
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The Governor’s Office and the Illinois Department of Public Health activated a mitigation plan for Region 7 (Will and
Kankakee Counties) and Region 8 (DuPage and Kane Counties), effective Friday, October 23, 2020. The new 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 Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron,
Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri
Reardon
Absent: Councilman Michael F. Turk
Also Present: Interim City Manager James D. Hock, Corporation Counsel Sabrina Spano
PRESENTATION:
Update - Rialto Square Theatre
Bob Filotto, President of the Rialto Board gave a brief update on the current
financials of the Rialto Theatre and the Rialto's COVID-19 pandemic
implementations.
Val Devine, Executive Director - Rialto Square Theatre, spoke regarding the
Rialto and how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected operations. A brief
discussion was held regarding the reduction in fees being charged the Rialto by
Venuworks and Ticket Master.
MAYOR:
REVISED
Joliet Committee and Commissions:
Plan Commission
Library Board
Attachments: Plan Commission Reappointments
Library Board Appointments
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Appointments - Plan Commission
A motion was made by Councilwoman Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilwoman Gavin,
to reappoint Jason Cox, Jeff Crompton, Brigette Fiday, John Kella, Fredrick "Rick" Moore, and
Marc Rousonelos to the Plan Commission.
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 Quillman and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: Councilman Michael F. Turk
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Appointments - Library Board
A motion was made by Councilwoman Reardon, seconded by Councilman Dickinson, to
appoint Kelly Rohder-Tonelli and Elaine Bottomley to the Library Board.
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 Quillman and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: Councilman Michael F. Turk
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Appointments - Zoning Board of Appeals
A motion was made by Councilman Dickinson, seconded by Councilwoman Hallums
Quillman, to appoint Brigette Fiday to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
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 Quillman and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: Councilman Michael F. Turk
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
A motion was made by Councilman Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Reardon, to approve
the agenda as written with the following changes: 1) Remove Council Memo #568-20:
Payment of $22,900 in audit fees for the Will County Metropolitan and Auditorium Authority
(Rialto) from the Consent Agenda and vote on the item separately.
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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 Quillman and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: 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.
There were no Citizens to Be Heard on Agenda Items.
CLOSED SESSION to discuss the following subjects:
Due to this being a combined meeting, the Interim City Manager asked for closed session at
this time.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilman Hug, to
enter into closed session at 5:45 p.m. to discuss personnel and pending or threatened
litigation after which the meeting will reconvene.
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 Quillman and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: Councilman Michael F. Turk
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
The meeting reconvened at 6:15 p.m.
A Roll Call vote was taken with all members of the Council present except for Councilman
Michael F. Turk who was not in attendance at this meeting.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
CTIS
Councilwoman Gavin gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the
Thursday, October 22, 2020 CTIS Committee Meeting.
Link:
https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/3632?view_id=6&redirect=true
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Economic Development
Councilman Hug and Derek Conley, Economic Development Specialist, gave an overview
and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, October 27, 2020 Economic
Development Committee Meeting.
Link:
https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/3625?view_id=6&redirect=true
Public Service
Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Monday,
November 2, 2020 Public Service Committee Meeting.
Link:
https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/3633?view_id=6&redirect=true
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of the Minutes:
Pre-Council Meeting - October 19, 2020
Council Meeting - October 20, 2020
Attachments: Pre-Council Minutes 10-19-20
Council Minutes 10-20-20
2021 Joliet City Council Meeting Schedule
Attachments: 2021 JOLIET COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Position Vacancies 567-20
Attachments: Approver Report
It is recommended the City Manager be authorized to: 1) Fill one Public Safety
Clerk 1 position and 2) Fill one Janitor position and any subsequent vacancies
which may occur.
Council Memos Approved
A motion was made by Councilwoman Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Gavin, to
concur in the recommendations of the City Manager.
The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye
Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris,
Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: Councilman Michael F. Turk
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Payment of $22,900 in audit fees for the Will County 568-20
Metropolitan and Auditorium Authority (Rialto)
Attachments: October_2020_Rialto_WCMEAA Inv 70790 FY20 (002)
Approver Report
A brief discussion was held regarding the impact this item has on the City of
Joliet's audit.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #568-20: Payment of
$22,900 in audit fees for the Will County Metropolitan and Auditorium Authority
(Rialto).
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 Quillman and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: 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 RESOLUTIONS:
ORDINANCES:
Ordinances Associated with D’Arcy Estates Subdivision 570-20
Ordinance Approving the Revised Preliminary Plat of D’Arcy
Estates Subdivision (P-10-2020)
Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of D’Arcy Estates Unit
Two Subdivision (FP-6-2020)
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Ordinance Approving the Record Plat of D’Arcy Estates Unit
Two Subdivision (RP-08-2020)
Ordinance Approving the Reclassification of 16.30 Acres at
2020 and 2022 Essington Road from R-2 (Single-Family
Residential) and R-4 (Low-Density, Multi-Family Residential)
to B-3 (General Business) Zoning (Z-04-2020)
Ordinance Approving the Vacation of Public Utility, Drainage
and Ingress/Egress Easement and Stormwater Detention
Easement (V-4-2020)
Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit for Car
Dealerships, located at 2020 and 2022 Essington Road
(ZBA-2020-39)
Attachments: Ordinance
Zoning Reclassification Ordinance
Plat of Zoning
Vacation Ordinance_2020 and 2022 Essington Road
Plat of Easement Vacation
Preliminary Plat Ordinance - D'Arcy Estates
Revised Preliminary Plat D'Arcy Estates Subdivision
Final Plat Ordianance - D'Arcy Estates Unit Two
Final Plat D'Arcy Estates Subdivision - Unit Two
Record Plat D'Arcy Estates Subdivision - Unit Two
Special Use Ordinance 2020 and 2022
Zoning Board Meeting Minutes with Public Comments
Plan Commission Meeting Minutes
P-10-20 & FP-6-20 & Z-4-20 & V-4-20 D'Arcy Estates_staff
report packet
ZBA 2020-39_2020 Essington Road staff report packet
Landscape Plan
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman
Don "Duck" Dickinson, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #570-20: Ordinances
Associated with D’Arcy Estates Subdivision
Ordinance Approving the Revised Preliminary Plat of D’Arcy Estates Subdivision
(P-10-2020)
(ORDINANCE NO. 18131)
Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of D’Arcy Estates Unit Two Subdivision
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(FP-6-2020)
(ORDINANCE NO. 18132)
Ordinance Approving the Record Plat of D’Arcy Estates Unit Two Subdivision
(RP-08-2020)
(ORDINANCE NO. 18133)
Ordinance Approving the Reclassification of 16.30 Acres at 2020 and 2022
Essington Road from R-2 (Single-Family Residential) and R-4 (Low-Density,
Multi-Family Residential) to B-3 (General Business) Zoning (Z-04-2020)
(ORDINANCE NO. 18134)
Ordinance Approving the Vacation of Public Utility, Drainage and Ingress/Egress
Easement and Stormwater Detention Easement (V-4-2020)
(ORDINANCE NO. 18135)
Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit for Car Dealerships, located at 2020
and 2022 Essington Road (ZBA-2020-39).
(ORDINANCE NO. 18136)
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 Quillman and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: Councilman Michael F. Turk
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Ordinance Declaring Certain Properties as Public Nuisances 571-20
Attachments: Ordinance
Exhibit A
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #571-20: Ordinance
Declaring Certain Properties as Public Nuisances. (ORDINANCE NO. 18137)
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 Quillman and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: Councilman Michael F. Turk
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
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Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to allow 20 572-20
dwelling units in an existing mixed-use building, located at
110-116 N. Chicago Street (PETITION 2020-37)
Attachments: Ordinance
PETITION 2020-37_110-116 N. Chicago Street_Attachments
PETITION 2020-37_110-116 N. Chicago Street_Minutes
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, seconded by
Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #572-20: Ordinance
Approving a Special Use Permit to allow 20 dwelling units in an existing
mixed-use building, located at 110-116 N. Chicago Street (PETITION 2020-37).
(ORDINANCE NO. 18138)
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 Quillman and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: Councilman Michael F. Turk
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution Entering into a Memorandum of Understanding 573-20
with Cullinan Joliet, LLC
Attachments: Resolution
EXHIBIT A - Rock Run Crossing Redevelopment
Approver Report
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
A brief discussion was held regarding the Memorandum of Understanding and
the intention of the Council to consider approval of ordinances to establish a TIF
District in January of 2021.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman
Don "Duck" Dickinson, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #573-20: Resolution Entering
into a Memorandum of Understanding with Cullinan Joliet, LLC. (RESOLUTION
NO. 7590)
The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye
Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris,
Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: Councilman Michael F. Turk
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Resolution Approving an Honorary Street Name Change for 574-20
Rev. James Hamilton, Sr. on Parks Avenue between Clay
Street and Jackson Street
Attachments: Resolution
Approver Report
Jerlin Williams Dorche spoke regarding the Reverend James Hamilton Sr. and
an overview of his community service.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by
Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #574-20: Resolution
Approving an Honorary Street Name Change for Rev. James Hamilton, Sr. on
Parks Avenue between Clay Street and Jackson Street. (RESOLUTION NO.
7591)
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 Quillman and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: Councilman Michael F. Turk
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Resolution Approving an Honorary Street Name Change for 575-20
Terry D'Arcy on Essington Road between Fiday Road and
Old Castle Road
Attachments: Resolution
Approver Report
Julia Alexander gave a brief overview of Terry D'Arcy's philanthropy in the
community.
Frankie Green thanked the Mayor and Council on behalf of Margie Gavin Woods
for their consideration of the honorary street name change for Terry D'Arcy.
Terry D'Arcy spoke regarding this consideration.
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #575-20: Resolution
Approving an Honorary Street Name Change for Terry D'Arcy on Essington
Road between Fiday Road and Old Castle Road. (RESOLUTION NO. 7592)
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 Quillman and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: Councilman Michael F. Turk
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Resolution Accepting Illinois Environmental Protection 576-20
Agency Low Interest Loan L175744 for the Lead Water
Service Line Replacement Program Phase II
Attachments: Resolution
5744 Loan Agreement.pdf
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman
Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #576-20: Resolution Accepting Illinois
Environmental Protection Agency Low Interest Loan L175744 for the Lead
Water Service Line Replacement Program Phase II. (RESOLUTION NO. 7593)
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 Quillman and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: Councilman Michael F. Turk
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Resolution Approving an Agreement with the Illinois 577-20
Department of Transportation for Phase I of the Theodore
Street over the Rock Run Creek Improvement Project - MFT
Sect. No. 19-00522-00-BR in the amount of $185,000.00
Attachments: Resolution
IGA - Theodore Engineering
Local Agreement - Theodore St at Rock Run
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, seconded by
Councilman Larry E. Hug, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #577-20: Resolution
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Approving an Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for
Phase I of the Theodore Street over the Rock Run Creek Improvement Project -
MFT Sect. No. 19-00522-00-BR in the amount of $185,000.00. (RESOLUTION
NO. 7594)
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 Quillman and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: Councilman Michael F. Turk
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Resolution Appropriating Funds for the Phase I Engineering 578-20
for the Theodore Street over the Rock Run Creek
Improvement Project - MFT Sec. No. 19-00522-00-BR in the
amount of $185,000.00
Attachments: Resolution
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman
Larry E. Hug, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #578-20: Resolution Appropriating
Funds for the Phase I Engineering for the Theodore Street over the Rock Run
Creek Improvement Project - MFT Sec. No. 19-00522-00-BR in the amount of
$185,000.00. (RESOLUTION NO. 7595)
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 Quillman and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: Councilman Michael F. Turk
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Development 579-20
Agreement with Bays Premier Building LLC
Attachments: Resolution
EXHIBIT A - Property Tax Schedule
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #579-20: Resolution
Authorizing Execution of a Development Agreement with Bays Premier Building
LLC. (RESOLUTION NO. 7596)
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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 Quillman and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: Councilman Michael F. Turk
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Resolution Approving and Authorizing Execution of a 580-20
Settlement Agreement Between the City of Joliet and Martin
J. Shanahan, Jr.
Attachments: Resolution
Settlement Agreement
Approver Report
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
A brief discussion was held regarding the proposed settlement and potential
lawsuit.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by
Councilman Terry Morris, to deny COUNCIL MEMO #580-20: Resolution
Approving and Authorizing Execution of a Settlement Agreement Between the
City of Joliet and Martin J. Shanahan, Jr.
The motion failed by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris and
Councilwoman Jan Quillman
Nay: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye
Gavin, Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Sherri
Reardon
Absent: Councilman Michael F. Turk
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Resolutions Approving Agreements Regarding the Houbolt 581-20
Road Extension
Resolution Approving an Easement Agreement Between the
City of Joliet, BNSF, and HRE, JV
Resolution Approving an Overpass Agreement Between the
City of Joliet, BNSF, and HRE, JV
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Resolution Approving a Joinder Agreement Between the City
of Joliet, BNSF, and Other Parties
Resolution Approving an Indemnification Agreement
Between the City of Joliet, HRE, JV, and Centerpoint Entities
Attachments: Resolution
Res - Overpass
BNSF Overpass Easement 11.12.20
Res - Joinder
BNSF Joinder Agreement 11.12.20
HREindemnificationres
HREindemnificationatt
Approver Report
The City Clerk stated this item was removed from the Agenda.
Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Economic Incentive 582-20
Agreement with D’Arcy Motors, Inc.
Attachments: Resolution
EXHIBIT A - Conceptual_Elevations_and_Final_Plat
EXHIBIT_B_-_Sales_Taxes_Projections
EXHIBIT C - Sales Tax Sharing Schedule
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #582-20: Resolution
Authorizing Execution of an Economic Incentive Agreement with D’Arcy Motors,
Inc. (RESOLUTION NO. 7597)
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 Quillman and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: Councilman Michael F. Turk
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
BIDS AND CONTRACTS:
AWARD OF CONTRACTS:
Renewal of the Portable Radios Maintenance Agreement 585-20
with Motorola in the amount of $28,051.92.
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Attachments: Approver Report
Award a Professional Services Agreement for the Phase I 586-20
Engineering Services for the Theodore Street over the Rock
Run Creek Improvement Project - MFT Sect. No.
19-00522-00-BR to Ciorba Group, Inc. in an amount not to
exceed $184,724.87
Attachments: Approver Report
Approve Repairs to the Well 29D Pump to Water Well 587-20
Solutions Inc. in the Amount of $31,300.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Contract for Granicus Services 588-20
Attachments: Approver Report
Council Memos Approved
A motion was made by Councilwoman Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Gavin, to
approve Council Memos #585-20 through #588-20.
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 Quillman and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: Councilman Michael F. Turk
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
AMENDMENTS, CHANGE ORDERS AND PAYMENTS:
Change Order No. 1 and Change Order No. 2 for the Bulk 590-20
Water Dispensing Station Project to Lindblad Construction
in the amount of $15,267.90 and 2 in the amount of 3,530.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement 591-20
for the Alternative Water Source Program Financial Planning
/ Rate Services Project to Burns & McDonnell in the amount
of $20,500.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Change Order No. 1 for the Legacy Pointe Units 2 & 3 Public 592-20
Improvements Project - 2020 in the amount of $12,592.91
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and Payment Request No. 2 and Final in the amount of
$95,247.76 to P.T. Ferro Construction Co.
Attachments: Approver Report
Change Order No. 1 for the 2019 - 2020 Large Meter 593-20
Replacement Program to Calumet City Plumbing & Heating
Co Inc in the amount of $77,813.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Payment for Hazardous Tree Removals and Debris Removal 594-20
due to the storm of August 10, 2020 to D. Ryan Tree and
Landscape Services in the amount of $79,737.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Payment for the Emergency Insertion Valve and Valve 595-20
Replacement at Houbolt Road and W. Jefferson Street to
Superior Excavating in the amount of $32,546.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Change Order No. 7 for the Rock Run and West Park 596-20
Interceptor Rehabilitation Project to Visu-Sewer in the
amount of $29,227.01
Attachments: Approver Report
Change Order No. 2 for the 2020 Sanitary Sewer 597-20
Rehabilitation Program to Performance Pipelining Inc. in the
amount of ($15,152.35)
Attachments: Approver Report
Council Memos Approved
A motion was made by Councilwoman Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Gavin, to
approve Council Memos #590-20 through #597-20.
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 Quillman and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: Councilman Michael F. Turk
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
CITY MANAGER:
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The Interim City Manager did not have a report for this evening.
NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation):
Councilman Hug briefly discussed Council Memo #580-20: Resolution Approving and
Authorizing Execution of a Settlement Agreement Between the City of Joliet and Martin J.
Shanahan, Jr. Councilwoman Quillman concurred with Councilman Hug.
Councilman Hug left the meeting at 7:08 p.m. and returned to the meeting at 7:09 p.m.
Councilwoman Gavin briefly discussed the need for Council to put together a plan for the
allocation of the tax funds received from the sale of cannabis.
Councilman Morris asked for a follow-up meeting on the Police Reform discussion.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public
Comments” web page.
Garland Mays spoke regarding a proposal for allocation of cannabis tax dollars.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilman Dickinson read a statement regarding an uncomfortable situation affecting his
role as a Councilman.
Councilman Hug spoke regarding Halloween.
Councilwoman Quillman spoke regarding Council concerns.
Councilman Mudron spoke regarding COVID-19 concerns.
Councilman Morris spoke regarding Council concerns.
Mayor O'Dekirk spoke regarding Halloween, economic development potential, and
adjustments for the Holiday season.
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilwoman Reardon, 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 Quillman and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
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Absent: Councilman Michael F. Turk
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
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Agenda
City of Joliet
City Council Meeting
Meeting Agenda - Final-revised
MAYOR BOB O'DEKIRK
MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILWOMAN JAN HALLUMS QUILLMAN (10/1/2020 to
12/31/2020)
COUNCILMAN DON "DUCK" DICKINSON
COUNCILWOMAN BETTYE GAVIN
COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG
COUNCILMAN TERRY MORRIS
COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON
COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON
COUNCILMAN MICHAEL F. TURK
Interim City Manager - James D. Hock,
Corporation Counsel - Sabrina Spano, City Clerk Christa M. Desiderio
Monday, November 2, 2020 5:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers
The Governor’s Office and the Illinois Department of Public Health activated a mitigation plan for Region 7 (Will and
Kankakee Counties) and Region 8 (DuPage and Kane Counties), effective Friday, October 23, 2020. The new 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:
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PRESENTATION:
Update - Rialto Square Theatre
MAYOR:
Appointments
REVISED
Joliet Committee and Commissions:
Plan Commission
Library Board
Attachments: Plan Commission Reappointments
Library Board Appointments
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
Public Service
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of the Minutes:
Pre-Council Meeting - October 19, 2020
Council Meeting - October 20, 2020
Attachments: Pre-Council Minutes 10-19-20
Council Minutes 10-20-20
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2021 Joliet City Council Meeting Schedule
Attachments: 2021 JOLIET COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Position Vacancies 567-20
Attachments: Approver Report
Payment of $22,900 in audit fees for the Will County Metropolitan 568-20
and Auditorium Authority (Rialto)
Attachments: October_2020_Rialto_WCMEAA Inv 70790 FY20 (002)
Approver Report
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 RESOLUTIONS:
ORDINANCES:
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Ordinances Associated with D’Arcy Estates Subdivision 570-20
Ordinance Approving the Revised Preliminary Plat of D’Arcy
Estates Subdivision (P-10-2020)
Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of D’Arcy Estates Unit Two
Subdivision (FP-6-2020)
Ordinance Approving the Record Plat of D’Arcy Estates Unit Two
Subdivision (RP-08-2020)
Ordinance Approving the Reclassification of 16.30 Acres at 2020
and 2022 Essington Road from R-2 (Single-Family Residential)
and R-4 (Low-Density, Multi-Family Residential) to B-3 (General
Business) Zoning (Z-04-2020)
Ordinance Approving the Vacation of Public Utility, Drainage and
Ingress/Egress Easement and Stormwater Detention Easement
(V-4-2020)
Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit for Car Dealerships,
located at 2020 and 2022 Essington Road (ZBA-2020-39)
Attachments: Ordinance
Zoning Reclassification Ordinance
Plat of Zoning
Vacation Ordinance_2020 and 2022 Essington Road
Plat of Easement Vacation
Preliminary Plat Ordinance - D'Arcy Estates
Revised Preliminary Plat D'Arcy Estates Subdivision
Final Plat Ordianance - D'Arcy Estates Unit Two
Final Plat D'Arcy Estates Subdivision - Unit Two
Record Plat D'Arcy Estates Subdivision - Unit Two
Special Use Ordinance 2020 and 2022
Zoning Board Meeting Minutes with Public Comments
Plan Commission Meeting Minutes
P-10-20 & FP-6-20 & Z-4-20 & V-4-20 D'Arcy Estates_staff
report packet
ZBA 2020-39_2020 Essington Road staff report packet
Landscape Plan
Approver Report
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Ordinance Declaring Certain Properties as Public Nuisances 571-20
Attachments: Ordinance
Exhibit A
Approver Report
Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to allow 20 dwelling 572-20
units in an existing mixed-use building, located at 110-116 N.
Chicago Street (PETITION 2020-37)
Attachments: Ordinance
PETITION 2020-37_110-116 N. Chicago Street_Attachments
PETITION 2020-37_110-116 N. Chicago Street_Minutes
Approver Report
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution Entering into a Memorandum of Understanding with 573-20
Cullinan Joliet, LLC
Attachments: Resolution
EXHIBIT A - Rock Run Crossing Redevelopment
Approver Report
Resolution Approving an Honorary Street Name Change for Rev. 574-20
James Hamilton, Sr. on Parks Avenue between Clay Street and
Jackson Street
Attachments: Resolution
Approver Report
Resolution Approving an Honorary Street Name Change for Terry 575-20
D'Arcy on Essington Road between Fiday Road and Old Castle
Road
Attachments: Resolution
Approver Report
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Resolution Accepting Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Low 576-20
Interest Loan L175744 for the Lead Water Service Line
Replacement Program Phase II
Attachments: Resolution
5744 Loan Agreement.pdf
Approver Report
Resolution Approving an Agreement with the Illinois Department of 577-20
Transportation for Phase I of the Theodore Street over the Rock
Run Creek Improvement Project - MFT Sect. No. 19-00522-00-BR
in the amount of $185,000.00
Attachments: Resolution
IGA - Theodore Engineering
Local Agreement - Theodore St at Rock Run
Approver Report
Resolution Appropriating Funds for the Phase I Engineering for the 578-20
Theodore Street over the Rock Run Creek Improvement Project -
MFT Sec. No. 19-00522-00-BR in the amount of $185,000.00
Attachments: Resolution
Approver Report
Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Development Agreement 579-20
with Bays Premier Building LLC
Attachments: Resolution
EXHIBIT A - Property Tax Schedule
Resolution Approving and Authorizing Execution of a Settlement 580-20
Agreement Between the City of Joliet and Martin J. Shanahan, Jr.
Attachments: Resolution
Settlement Agreement
Approver Report
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Resolutions Associated with the Houbolt Road Extension 581-20
Resolution Approving a Joinder Agreement
Resolution Approving an Easement Agreement
Resolution Approving an Overpass Agreement
Attachments: Resolution
joinderatt
bneasementres
bneasementatt
bnoverpassres
bnoverpassatt
Approver Report
Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Economic Incentive 582-20
Agreement with D’Arcy Motors, Inc.
Attachments: Resolution
EXHIBIT A - Conceptual_Elevations_and_Final_Plat
EXHIBIT_B_-_Sales_Taxes_Projections
EXHIBIT C - Sales Tax Sharing Schedule
Approver Report
BIDS AND CONTRACTS:
AWARD OF CONTRACTS:
Renewal of the Portable Radios Maintenance Agreement with 585-20
Motorola in the amount of $28,051.92.
Attachments: Approver Report
Award a Professional Services Agreement for the Phase I 586-20
Engineering Services for the Theodore Street over the Rock Run
Creek Improvement Project - MFT Sect. No. 19-00522-00-BR to
Ciorba Group, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $184,724.87
Attachments: Approver Report
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Approve Repairs to the Well 29D Pump to Water Well Solutions 587-20
Inc. in the Amount of $31,300.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Contract for Granicus Services 588-20
Attachments: Approver Report
AMENDMENTS, CHANGE ORDERS AND PAYMENTS:
Change Order No. 1 and Change Order No. 2 for the Bulk Water 590-20
Dispensing Station Project to Lindblad Construction in the amount
of $15,267.90 and 2 in the amount of 3,530.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for the 591-20
Alternative Water Source Program Financial Planning / Rate
Services Project to Burns & McDonnell in the amount of
$20,500.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Change Order No. 1 for the Legacy Pointe Units 2 & 3 Public 592-20
Improvements Project - 2020 in the amount of $12,592.91 and
Payment Request No. 2 and Final in the amount of $95,247.76 to
P.T. Ferro Construction Co.
Attachments: Approver Report
Change Order No. 1 for the 2019 - 2020 Large Meter Replacement 593-20
Program to Calumet City Plumbing & Heating Co Inc in the amount
of $77,813.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Payment for Hazardous Tree Removals and Debris Removal due 594-20
to the storm of August 10, 2020 to D. Ryan Tree and Landscape
Services in the amount of $79,737.00
Attachments: Approver Report
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Payment for the Emergency Insertion Valve and Valve 595-20
Replacement at Houbolt Road and W. Jefferson Street to Superior
Excavating in the amount of $32,546.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Change Order No. 7 for the Rock Run and West Park Interceptor 596-20
Rehabilitation Project to Visu-Sewer in the amount of $29,227.01
Attachments: Approver Report
Change Order No. 2 for the 2020 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation 597-20
Program to Performance Pipelining Inc. in the amount of
($15,152.35)
Attachments: Approver Report
CITY MANAGER:
NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation):
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.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:
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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