City Council Meeting

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, March 1, 2022 6:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers City Council Meeting MAYOR BOB O'DEKIRK MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILMAN TERRY MORRIS (1/1/2022 - 3/31/2022) COUNCILMAN JOE CLEMENT COUNCILWOMAN BETTYE GAVIN COUNCILMAN CESAR GUERRERO COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON COUNCILWOMAN JAN QUILLMAN COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON City Manager - James V. Capparelli, Corporation Counsel - Sabrina Spano, City Clerk Christa M. Desiderio City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 1, 2022 Page 1 of 1 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 1, 2022 As of August 30, 2021, Governor Pritzker announced a statewide indoor mask mandate for all Illinois residents, regardless of vaccination status. In compliance with Governor Pritzker’s mandate, any individual appearing in person must 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: Rev. Charles Rains, Fellowship Bible Church, 122 Morris Street PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin ALSO PRESENT: City Manager James V. Capparelli and Corporation Counsel Sabrina Spano. PRESENTATION: Introduction of New Police Chief - William "Bill" Evans The City Manager introduced the new Police Chief William Evans. Police Chief Evans thanked the Mayor and Council for the opportunity. MAYOR: APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to approve the agenda as written as written. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS: None. Page 1 of 14 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 1, 2022 APPOINTMENTS: A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to reappoint John Dillon to the Plan Commission. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk APPOINTMENTS: A motion was made by Councilwoman Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Quillman, to appoint.Kenneth Spiegel to the Historic Preservation Commission. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk APPOINTMENTS: A motion was made by Councilwoman Reardon, seconded by Councilman Guerrero, to reappoint Karen Fonte, Willamena Jaeger, Rita Renwick, Betsy Satcher, Mary Schoenheider, and Ralph Schultz. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: Public Safety Councilwoman Quillman gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Page 2 of 14 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 1, 2022 Tuesday, March 1, 2022 Public Safety Committee Meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4224?view_id=6&redirect=true Public Service Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Monday, February 28, 2022 Public Service Committee Meeting. Director of Public Utilities Allison Swisher briefly discussed the water conservation and introduced Deputy Director-Engineering Tony Anczer. Mr. Anczer gave a brief presentation on the alternative water main construction. A brief discussion was held regarding the communication with residents and restoration of the roadways after water main replacement projects. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4221?view_id=6&redirect=true CONSENT AGENDA: Award of Contract for the Purchase of Replacement parts for 116-22 the No. 2 Primary Tanks at the Eastside Wastewater Treatment Plant to Evoqua Water Technolgies / Envirex Products in the amount of $37,858.18 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the 2022 Public Works Landscape 117-22 Restoration Program to Allied Landscaping in the amount of $44,346.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the 2022 On-Call Lead Water Service 118-22 Replacement Program not to exceed $350,000.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the 2022 On-Call Excavation and 119-22 Underground Utility Repair Program not to exceed $250,000.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the Laraway Road Water Main 120-22 Improvements Project to Steve Speiss Construction in the Page 3 of 14 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 1, 2022 amount of $1,744,678.30 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the River Bluff Water Main 121-22 Improvements Project to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the amount of $6,568,215.34 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the Reedwood Phase 2 Water Main 122-22 Improvements Project to Len Cox & Sons Excavating in the amount of $3,725,711.04 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the Harwood Street (Cass Street - 123-22 Sterling Avenue) Roadway Improvement Project - 2021 - MFT Sect. No. 21-00536-00-FP to Austin Tyler Construction, Inc. in the amount of $397,497.49 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the Phase II Professional Engineering 124-22 Services for the Theodore Street Widening Improvements Project - Project 1A (Drauden Road - Wesmere Parkway) - MFT Sect. No. 18-00515-00-WR to V3 Companies, Ltd. In an amount not to exceed $383,511.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the Fairmont and Garvin Sanitary 125-22 Improvement Project to Performance Construction and Engineering in the amount of $42,230.00 Attachments: Approver Report Payment for JULIE One Call System Services in the amount 126-22 of $27,832.74 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 1 for the Garnsey Park Phase 2 Water 127-22 Main Improvements Project to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the amount of ($138,700.36) and Payment Request No. 6 and Final in the amount of $207,330.44 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 1 for the Florence Park Phase 1A Water 128-22 Page 4 of 14 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 1, 2022 Main Improvement Project to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the amount of $51,525.35 and Payment Request No. 5 and Final in the amount of $182,612.29 Attachments: Approver Report Consent Agenda Items Approved A motion was made by Councilman Clement, seconded by Councilman Guerrero, to approve all said Consent Agenda items. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS: PUBLIC HEARINGS: Public Hearing for and Request for Approval of an Ordinance 130-22 Establishing the 2022 Special Service Area No. 1 - Walsh Avenue (Douglas Street - Taylor Street) Attachments: Walsh SSA 1 Ordinance.docx Walsh SSA 1 - Plat WALSH SSA 1 -List 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 Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #130-22: Public Hearing for and Request for Approval of an Ordinance Establishing the 2022 Special Service Area No. 1 - Walsh Avenue (Douglas Street - Taylor Street). (ORDINANCE NO. 18320) The motion carried by the following vote: Page 5 of 14 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 1, 2022 Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Public Hearing for and Request for Approval of an Ordinance 131-22 Establishing the 2022 Special Service Area No. 2 - Helen Avenue (Charity Avenue - Mills Road) Attachments: Helen SSA 2 - Ordinance.docx Helen SSA 2 - Plat Helen SSA 2 - List 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 Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #131-22: Public Hearing for and Request for Approval of an Ordinance Establishing the 2022 Special Service Area No. 2 - Helen Avenue (Charity Avenue - Mills Road). (ORDINANCE NO. 18321) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Public Hearing for and Request for Approval of an Ordinance 132-22 Establishing the 2022 Special Service Area No. 3 - Dora Avenue (Woodruff Road - Garvin Street) Page 6 of 14 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 1, 2022 Attachments: Dora - SSA 3 Ordinance DORA SSA 3 - List DORA SSA 3 - Plat 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 Cesar Guerrero, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #132-22: Public Hearing for and Request for Approval of an Ordinance Establishing the 2022 Special Service Area No. 3 - Dora Avenue (Woodruff Road - Garvin Street). (ORDINANCE NO. 18322) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: ORDINANCES: Ordinance Establishing a Recapture Fee for Connection to 134-22 Certain Public Improvements (Water and Sewer along portions of Schweitzer and Vetter Roads) Attachments: Recapture Ord--CenterPoint Sewer & Water--Schweitzer & Vetter Rd (CSpesia revised CLEAN DOCUMENT Feb 18 2022) EXHIBITS TO JOLIET ORDINANCE RE CENTERPOINT RECAPTURE (scanned Feb 22 2022) Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #134-22: Ordinance Establishing a Recapture Fee for Connection to Certain Public Improvements (Water and Sewer along portions of Schweitzer and Vetter Roads). Page 7 of 14 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 1, 2022 (ORDINANCE NO. 18323) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Ordinances Associated with Joliet Logistics Park 135-22 Subdivision (To Be Tabled) Ordinance Approving the Re-Approval of the Preliminary Plat for Joliet Logistics Park Subdivision (P-8-21) (To Be Tabled) Ordinance Approving the Final Plat for Joliet Logistics Park Subdivision, Phase 2 (FP-6-21) (To Be Tabled) Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of Joliet Logistics Subdivision, Phase 2 (RP-10-21) (To Be Tabled) Attachments: Approver Report A brief discussion was held regarding the proposed closed loop and the development. A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to table COUNCIL MEMO #135-22: Ordinances Associated with Joliet Logistics Park Subdivision: Ordinance Approving the Re-Approval of the Preliminary Plat for Joliet Logistics Park Subdivision (P-8-21) Ordinance Approving the Final Plat for Joliet Logistics Park Subdivision, Phase 2 (FP-6-21) Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of Joliet Logistics Subdivision, Phase 2 (RP-10-21) to the March 15, 2022 Council Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Ordinance Approving a Master Indenture of Trust Securing 136-22 Waterworks and Sewerage Revenue Senior Lien Obligations of the City of Joliet, Illinois and one or more Supplemental Indentures and Authorizing the Issuance of Not to Exceed Page 8 of 14 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 1, 2022 $87,000,000 Waterworks and Sewerage Senior Lien Revenue Bond Anticipation Notes of the City Attachments: Master Indenture Trust - Joliet - Authorizing Ordinance Master Indenture of Trust Agreement Joliet 2022 Waterworks and Sewerage - First Supplemental Indenture - Series 2022 Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #136-22: Ordinance Approving a Master Indenture of Trust Securing Waterworks and Sewerage Revenue Senior Lien Obligations of the City of Joliet, Illinois and one or more Supplemental Indentures and Authorizing the Issuance of Not to Exceed $87,000,000 Waterworks and Sewerage Senior Lien Revenue Bond Anticipation Notes of the City. (ORDINANCE NO. 18324) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk RESOLUTIONS: Resolution regarding the Surface Transportation Program 138-22 Local Funding for the Theodore Street Widening Improvements Project - MFT Sect. No. 18-00515-00-WR Attachments: Resolution Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #138-22: Resolution regarding the Surface Transportation Program Local Funding for the Theodore Street Widening Improvements Project - MFT Sect. No. 18-00515-00-WR. (RESOLUTION NO. 7746) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Page 9 of 14 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 1, 2022 Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Appropriating Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds for the 139-22 Phase II Professional Engineering Services for the Theodore Street Widening Improvements Project - Project 1A (Drauden Road - Wesmere Parkway) - MFT Sect. No. 18-00515-00-WR in the amount of $383,511.00 Attachments: Resolution Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #139-22: Resolution Appropriating Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds for the Phase II Professional Engineering Services for the Theodore Street Widening Improvements Project - Project 1A (Drauden Road - Wesmere Parkway) - MFT Sect. No. 18-00515-00-WR in the amount of $383,511.00. (RESOLUTION NO. 7747) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funding for the 140-22 Harwood Street (Cass Street - Sterling Avenue) Roadway Improvement Project - 2021 - MFT Sect. No. 21-00536-00-FP in the amount of $388,997.49 Attachments: Resolution Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Joseph Clement, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #140-22: Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funding for the Harwood Street (Cass Street - Sterling Avenue) Roadway Improvement Project - 2021 - MFT Sect. No. 21-00536-00-FP in the amount of $388,997.49. (RESOLUTION NO. 7748) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Page 10 of 14 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 1, 2022 Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Authorizing the Sale of a Police Dog to Officer 141-22 Katelyn Kozielski Attachments: Resolution Receipt - Nes Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #141-22: Resolution Authorizing the Sale of a Police Dog to Officer Katelyn Kozielski. (RESOLUTION NO. 7749) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, 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 Resolution Authorizing a Grant of Easement on the 12D 142-22 Water Treatment Site located at 3090 Hennepin Dr. Attachments: Resolution JOLIET WATER TOWER GOE 1-25-22 Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Joseph Clement, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #142-22: Resolution Authorizing a Grant of Easement on the 12D Water Treatment Site located at 3090 Hennepin Dr..(RESOLUTION NO. 7750) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, 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 Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Acquisition of 143-22 Real Property from Natural GasPipeline Company Of America, LLC Page 11 of 14 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 1, 2022 Attachments: Resolution NGPL-City of Joliet PSA - NGPL Draft-BBP revisions 06.10.21 (clean FINAL w exhibits) Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #143-22: Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Acquisition of Real Property from Natural GasPipeline Company Of America, LLC. (RESOLUTION NO. 7751) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Conveyance of 144-22 Real Property Acquired from Natural Gas Pipeline Company Of America, LLC to the Illinois Department of Transportation Attachments: Resolution PlatActAff Affidavit of Title.pdf Donation letter Exhibit A to Affidavit of Title Warranty Deed Receipt for donation Joliet.DeclarationandExemptionForm (Parcel 0010) Joliet.DeclarationandExemptionForm (Parcel 0020) Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #144-22: Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Conveyance of Real Property Acquired from Natural Gas Pipeline Company Of America, LLC to the Illinois Department of Transportation. (RESOLUTION NO. 7752) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Page 12 of 14 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 1, 2022 Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk CITY MANAGER: The City Manager thanked Deputy Police Chief Brown for a job well done while serving as the Interim Police Chief. NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation): Councilman Hug suggested the City adopt an Ordinance allowing K-9 animals to go to their handlers without having to come to Council for approval or pay the one dollar fee . Councilwoman Quillman thanked Deputy Chief Brown for his service as Interim Chief. She expressed her support for Ukraine. Mayor O'Dekirk briefly discussed the City's gas tax. He read an email from IDOT concerning necessary repairs to the Cass Street bridge. He thanked Councilwoman Quillman for her efforts regarding the bridges. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilman Clement thanked Deputy Police Chief Brown for his service as Interim Chief and welcomed new Police Chief Evans. Councilman Guerrero highlighted upcoming health fair vaccinations and also thanked Deputy Chief Brown and welcomed new Police Chief Evans. Councilman Hug requested that the City Manager look into crafting the K-9 Ordinance he spoke of earlier. He also thanked Deputy Police Chief Brown and welcomed Police Chief Evans. He expressed his thoughts and prayers for the war on Ukraine. Councilman Morris also thanked Deputy Police Chief Brown and welcomed new Police Chief Evans. Councilman Mudron also thanked Deputy Chief Brown and welcomed Police Chief Brown. He congratulated Joliet Catholic Academy on their wrestling state championship. Councilwoman Quillman inquired about a business that was to open on Black Road. Councilwoman Reardon also thanked Deputy Chief Brown and welcomed new Police Chief Brown. Mayor O'Dekirk also thanked Deputy Chief Brown and welcomed new Police Chief Brown. Page 13 of 14 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 1, 2022 Mayor O'Dekirk congratulated Joliet Catholic Academy's wrestling team on their state championship. He highlighted a Joliet Chamber event that honored the fire department and Chief Blaskey and Deputy Chief Carey for their work getting the COVID booster shots administered and thanked the Chiefs for their work, a water celebration for the water commission and thanked Minooka, Shorewood, Channahon, Romeoville, and Crest Hill for their partnership, a fundraiser for St. Baldrick's sponsored by Local 440, and the State of the City address at Harrah's Casino. CLOSED SESSION to discuss the following subjects: A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to enter into closed session to discuss personnel, collective bargaining, land acquisition or conveyance, pending or threatened litigation after which the meeting will be adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk ADJOURNMENT: Page 14 of 14