City Council Meeting

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, March 16, 2021 6:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers City 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 City Manager - James V. Capparelli, Corporation Counsel - Sabrina Spano, City Clerk Christa M. Desiderio City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 16, 2021 Page 1 of 1 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 16, 2021 Pursuant to Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan, the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity's Guidelines recommend best practices that limit an in-person meeting to 50 people or less (Council Chambers allows for 18 members of the public) while adhering to social distancing guidelines. During meetings, any member of the public physically present in the Council Chambers in excess of the limit will be asked to wait in another room with live feed to the meeting until the Citizens To Be Heard on Agenda Items section or Public Comments section of the meeting 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: Brother Ed Arambasich, Fire Chaplin, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 404 N. Hickory Street PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk, Councilwoman 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 ALSO PRESENT: Interim City Manager James V. Capparelli and Corporation Counsel Sabrina Spano MAYOR: Proclamation honoring Norbert Zielinski Attachments: Zielinski Approver Report Councilwoman Quillman read the Proclamation issued by Mayor O'Dekirk to honor Mr. Norbert Zielinski, a World War II Veteran, for his 100th Birthday. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Councilman Herb Lande, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to approve the agenda with the following change: 1) Remove Council Memo #131-21: Position Vacancies from under the Consent Agenda and vote on each item separately. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman 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 Page 1 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 16, 2021 Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS: No email comments were received, and no one was present to speak. NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page. APPOINTMENTS: MAYOR PRO TEM: A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to appoint Councilman Turk to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for the term of April 1 - 30, 2021 and Councilwoman Gavin to serve as Mayor Pro Tem from May 1, 2021 - June 30, 2021. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman 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: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: Finance Councilman Turk gave a brief overview of the items discussed at the Tuesday, March 16, 2021 Finance Committee meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/3813?view_id=6&redirect=true Mayor O'Dekirk briefly discussed the City's response to COVID and requested to schedule a Special Council Meeting to discuss further. Land Use & Legislative Councilman Morris gave a brief overview of the items discussed at the Wednesday, March 10, 2021 Land Use and Legislative Committee meeting. Councilwoman Quillman briefly discussed the proposed ordinance amendment to change the time of the City Council meeting. A brief discussion was held regarding changing the time of the Council meeting to 5:30 p.m.; however, a consensus was reached to continue the Council Meetings at the current time of 6:30 p.m. A brief recess was held to investigate reports of poor connection with the cable television Page 2 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 16, 2021 stream of the Council meeting. Land Use and Legislative Committee meeting Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/3804?view_id=6&redirect=true Councilman Hug exited the meeting at approximately 6:53 p.m. A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to take a brief recess to investigate reports of sound issues. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Herb Lande, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon and Councilman Michael F. Turk Absent: Councilman Larry E. Hug Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk The City Clerk stated the meeting reconvened at 6:57 p.m. with all members of the Council in attendance. Public Service Councilman Hug gave a brief overview of the items at the Monday, March 15, 2021 Public Service Committee meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/3810?view_id=6&redirect=true CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Minutes: Pre-Council Meeting - March 1, 2021 Council Meeting - March 2, 2021 Attachments: Pre-Council Meeting Minutes - March 1, 2021 Council Meeting Minutes - March 2, 2021 Invoices Paid Report Attachments: 2021-02 Invoices Paid Approver Report Regular Payroll for December 18 - December 31, 2020 - 132-21 $3,577,006.76 Page 3 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 16, 2021 Attachments: PD 1.8.21 Approver Report Special Payroll for January 15, 2021 - $2,089,535.41 133-21 Attachments: PD 1.15.21 Approver Report Regular Payroll for January 1 - January 14, 2020 - 134-21 $3,662,600.80 Attachments: PD 1.22.21 Approver Report Regular Payroll for January 15 - January 28, 2021 - 135-21 $3,582,682.71 Attachments: PD 2.5.21 Approver Report Regular Payroll for January 29 - February 11, 2021 - 136-21 $3,487,860.52 Attachments: PD 2.19.21 2-21 OT Approver Report Award of Contract for the 2021 - 2023 City of Joliet Mosquito 137-21 Abatement Program to Clarke Environmental in the amount of $34,383.00, $35,070.00, and $35,772.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the 2021-2024 City of Joliet Landscape 138-21 Maintenance Contract - East to Beary Landscaping in the amount of $293,600.00 Attachments: Approver Report The City Clerk stated this memo was revised. Award of Contract for the 2021-2024 City of Joliet Landscape 139-21 Maintenance Contract - West to Beary Landscaping in the amount of $362,400.00 Attachments: Approver Report The City Clerk stated this memo was revised. Award of Contract for Nutanix Upgrade to CDWG in the 140-21 amount of $114,958.62 Page 4 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 16, 2021 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the Emergency Cleaning of the 8’x10’ 141-21 Arched Concrete Utility Tunnel to Sheridan Plumbing and Sewer in the amount of $102,743.60 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the Upgrade to the Eastside 142-21 Wastewater Treatment Plant Aeration Controls System to APG Neuros in the amount of $176,980.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the Well 22D Rehabilitation Project to 143-21 Great Lakes Water Resources Group, Inc. in the amount of $662,280.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the Well 24D Rehabilitation Project to 144-21 Water Well Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $164,340.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the Well 25D Rehabilitation Project to 145-21 Water Well Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $171,325.00 Attachments: Approver Report Purchase of Sensus Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) 146-21 Base Station for Rock Run Water Tower to Core & Main in the amount of $34,500.00 Attachments: Approver Report Purchase Water Metering Equipment on behalf of Core & 147-21 Main in the amount of $166,898.00 Attachments: Approver Report Professional Services Agreement for the 2021 Annual 148-21 Service Agreement for Sewer System Monitoring to Emnet, LLC in the amount of $57,734.00 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 1 for the Well 21D Rehabilitation Project to 149-21 Layne Christensen in the amount of $114,915.00 Page 5 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 16, 2021 Attachments: Approver Report Payment for Emergency Repairs to Waterline at the Des 150-21 Plaines River Crossing to Airy’s Inc. in the amount of $43,129.24 Attachments: Approver Report Consent Agenda Items Approved A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Lande, to approve said Consent Agenda Items. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman 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: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Position Vacancies 131-21 Attachments: #NEW Collection System Superintendent - Job Description 2020-04 #NEW Public Relations Mgr - Job Description 2021-02 #NEW Grants Coordinator - Job Description - 2021-03-04 Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #131-21: Position Vacancies - One (1) Collection System Superintendent position in the Public Utilities Department. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman 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: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to table COUNCIL MEMO #131-21: Position Vacancies - One (1) Public Relations Manager position. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 6 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 16, 2021 Aye: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Herb Lande, Councilman Terry Morris and Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman Nay: Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon and Councilman Michael F. Turk Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #131-21: Position Vacancies - One (1) Utility Clerk position in the Finance Department. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman 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: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #131-21: Position Vacancies - One (1) Planning Director position in the Community Development Department. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman 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: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to table COUNCIL MEMO #131-21: Position Vacancies - One (1) Grants Coordinator position in the Finance Department. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Herb Lande, Councilman Terry Morris and Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman Nay: Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon and Councilman Michael F. Turk Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Page 7 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 16, 2021 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: Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to allow a 152-21 trucking terminal, located at the north side of Route 6 and Hollywood Boulevard intersection (PETITION 2021-05). Attachments: 2021-05 - SUP_Route 6 and Hollywood - ordinance PETITION 2021-05 Route 6 & Hollywood - Combined ZBA Report Minutes (10) Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #152-21: Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to allow a trucking terminal, located at the north side of Route 6 and Hollywood Boulevard intersection (PETITION 2021-05). (ORDINANCE NO. 18197) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman 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: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of Timber Pointe 153-21 Subdivision, a Planned Unit Development (RP-1-21) Attachments: Timber Pointe Recording Plat - Ordinance Timber Pointe Record Plat - dated 2-23-2021 Timber Pointe - Combined Attachments Landscape Plan Set - Rev 02 - 2-24-2021 Timber Pointe Rendering Timber Pointe 16 unit multifamily Approver Report A brief discussion was held concerning confusion with two similar projects this item which is Timber Pointe and another project that was tabled by the Plan Page 8 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 16, 2021 Commission Timber Oaks. It was clarified that concerns expressed and explained by the Fire Chief at yesterday's Pre-Council meeting has no bearing on Council Memo #153-21: Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of Timber Pointe. A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Terry Morris, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #153-21: Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of Timber Pointe Subdivision, a Planned Unit Development (RP-1-21). (ORDINANCE NO. 18198) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman 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: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Ordinance Approving the Transfer of Volume Cap in 154-21 Connection with Private Activity Bond Issues, and Related Matters Attachments: Ordinance 2021 Assist MCC Flyer Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #154-21: Ordinance Approving the Transfer of Volume Cap in Connection with Private Activity Bond Issues, and Related Matters. (ORDINANCE NO. 18199) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman 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: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk RESOLUTIONS: Resolution in support of the “Wyland Mayor’s Challenge for 156-21 Water Conservation” Attachments: Resolution Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Page 9 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 16, 2021 Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #156-21: Resolution in support of the “Wyland Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation”. (RESOLUTION NO. 7629) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman 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: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an 157-21 Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement Between the City of Joliet and the Town of Normal and Authorizing Normal to Exercise the Powers of the City of Joliet in Connection with an MCC Program and a Loan Finance Program Attachments: Resolution Agreement Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #157-21: Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement Between the City of Joliet and the Town of Normal and Authorizing Normal to Exercise the Powers of the City of Joliet in Connection with an MCC Program and a Loan Finance Program. (RESOLUTION NO. 7630) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman 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: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Authorizing a HOME Subrecipient Agreement 158-21 Between Will County, Illinois and the City of Joliet, Illinois Attachments: Resolution HOME Agreement with Habitat Exhibit A Habitat Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #158-21: Resolution Page 10 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 16, 2021 Authorizing a HOME Subrecipient Agreement Between Will County, Illinois and the City of Joliet, Illinois. (RESOLUTION NO. 7631) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman 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: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Accepting a Public Utility Easement from 159-21 Messiah Lutheran Church (40 Houbolt Road) for the Essington and Jefferson Interceptor Sewer Project Attachments: Resolution Messiah Lutheran Church Utility Easement Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #159-21: Resolution Accepting a Public Utility Easement from Messiah Lutheran Church (40 Houbolt Road) for the Essington and Jefferson Interceptor Sewer Project. (RESOLUTION NO. 7632) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman 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: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Authorizing Staff to Apply for a National Park 160-21 Service Grant Attachments: Resolution Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #160-21: Resolution Authorizing Staff to Apply for a National Park Service Grant. (RESOLUTION NO. 7633) The motion carried by the following vote: Page 11 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 16, 2021 Aye: Councilwoman 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: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk CITY MANAGER: The City Manager briefly discussed the Jefferson Street bridge closure extended to October of 2021 by the Illinois Department of Transportation. A brief discussion was held regarding fabrication of parts for the movable bridge. Mayor O'Dekirk discussed a press conference scheduled for Friday afternoon March 19, 2021 with members of the local business community. He also briefly discussed the possibility of Cass Street becoming a two-way street. NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation): Councilwoman Gavin requested the closure of alleys item be brought back on the next agenda since the Land Use and Legislative Committee completed reviewing the ordinances . PUBLIC COMMENTS: No email comments were received. Jerry Hervey spoke regarding previous comments made by Councilwoman Gavin. Councilman Lande stated he believed Mr. Hervey misunderstood Councilwoman Gavin. NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilman Hug thanked Deputy Fire Chief Jeff Carey for taking action on the administration of the COVID-19 vaccination at Joliet West High School. He also thanked Fire Chief Blaskey for allowing Deputy Chief Carey to do this full-time and taking over Jeff's responsibilities. Councilwoman Quillman highlighted Deputy Chief Carey receiving the Fireman of the Year Award and Police Officers of the Year Nicholas Giordano and Juan Santiago by the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW. She also wished Norbert Zielinski a happy 100th birthday. Councilman Mudron also congratulated Deputy Chief Jeff Carey and Officers Nicholas Giordano and Juan Santiago for their recognition by the Auxiliary of the VFW . He wished everyone a happy St. Patrick's Day. Councilwoman Gavin wished everyone a happy St. Patrick's Day. Councilwoman Gavin stated Mr. Capparrelli was present in the hall when she addressed Mr. Hervey. She asked Mr. Page 12 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 16, 2021 Capparelli to confirm what she said to which Mr. Capparelli responded, "You said, shut your mouth" and he said that was the end of it. Mayor O'Dekirk wished everyone a happy St. Patrick's Day. He also congratulated Deputy Chief Jeff Carey and Officers Nicholas Giordano and Juan Santiago for their recognition by the Auxiliary of the VFW. Mayor O'Dekirk reported this week at Joliet West there as been 5,000 second doses and 2,300 first doses of the COVID-19 vaccines administered. He said he is giving the State of the City meeting on Monday, March 22, 2021. CLOSED SESSION: A motion was made by Councilman Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Gavin, to enter into closed session to discuss litigation. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman 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: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk ADJOURNMENT: Page 13 of 13