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City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, September 20, 2022 6:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers City Council Meeting MAYOR BOB O'DEKIRK MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILWOMAN JAN QUILLMAN (7/1/2022 - 9/30/2022) COUNCILMAN JOE CLEMENT COUNCILWOMAN BETTYE GAVIN COUNCILMAN CESAR GUERRERO COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG COUNCILMAN TERRY MORRIS COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON City Manager - James V. Capparelli, Corporation Counsel - Sabrina Spano, City Clerk Christa M. Desiderio City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 20, 2022 Page 1 of 1 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 20, 2022 Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. INVOCATION: Pastor Larry Tyler, Second Baptist Church, 156 S. Joliet Street PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: ROLL CALL: Councilwoman Gavin attended the meeting remotely. Present: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon ALSO PRESENT: City Manager James V. Capparelli and Corporation Counsel Sabrina Spano. MAYOR: Proclamation declaring September 17th-23rd Constitution Week Attachments: Constitution Week 2022 Approver Report Councilman Hug read a Proclamation issued by Mayor O'Dekirk declaring September 17th - 23rd as Constitution Week. Marie Lozano, Regent of the Louis Joliet Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution accepted the Proclamation. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to approve the Agenda as written. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS: None. Page 1 of 14 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 20, 2022 This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff, and the City Council do not generally respond to public comments. The City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the Council shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak. APPOINTMENTS: A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to appoint Councilman Joe Clement to the Finance Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk and Councilman Pat Mudron MAYOR PRO TEM: Councilman Hug exited the meeting at 6:37 p.m. and re-entered the meeting at 6:37 p.m. A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Quillman, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to appoint Councilwoman Sherri Reardon as Mayor Pro Tem for the period October 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: Diversity & Community Relations Councilwoman Gavin gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Wednesday, September 7, 2022 Diversity and Community Relations Committee Meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4473? view_id=6&redirect=true&h=4ce4adc19102dd92989d13646a5f7e9e Finance Councilwoman Reardon gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, September 20, 2022 Finance Committee Meeting. Link: Page 2 of 14 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 20, 2022 https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4501? view_id=6&redirect=true&h=d2db9c0493fc272d6295f09a54ce2383 Public Service Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Monday, September 20, 2022 Public Service Committee Meeting. A brief discussion was held regarding roadway projects, future water main projects on the City's website and landscaping repairs after projects. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4501? view_id=6&redirect=true&h=d2db9c0493fc272d6295f09a54ce2383 CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Minutes: Combined Council Meeting - September 6, 2022 Attachments: Combined Meeting Minutes - September 6, 2022.pdf Approver Report Invoices Paid Attachments: Invoices Paid 08.22 Approver Report Award of Contract for the Dekalb Street / Dora Avenue 471-22 Roadway Project - MFT Sect. No. 22-00549-00-FP to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the amount of $336,336.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the Purchase of a Replacement Motor 472-22 for Well 22D Motor to Layne Christensen Company Inc. in the amount of $140,968.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the Repairs to the Well 22D Pump to 473-22 Layne Christensen Company Inc. in the amount of $35,356.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the 2022 Bulk Roadway Sign Materials 474-22 Purchase Order No. 1 to Traffic Control and Protection, Inc. in the amount of $60,298.00 Page 3 of 14 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 20, 2022 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the 2022 Electrical Materials Purchase 475-22 Order No. 2 to Graybar Services Inc. in the amount of $21,634.40 Attachments: 2022 Electrical Materials Purchase Order No.2.pdf Approver Report Rejection of bids for Contract No. 2654-0622 Parks Avenue 476-22 (E. Liberty St. - Elwood Ave.) Roadway Project - 2022 CDBG and Award of Contract No. 2665-0922 for the Parks Avenue (E Liberty St. - Elwood Ave.) Roadway Project - 2022 CDBG to PT Ferro Constr Co in the amount of $622,221.48 Attachments: Approver Report Amendment No. 1 for the Geotechnical Services for the CSO 477-22 Regulator Modifications Project to Seeco Consultants Inc. in the amount of $9,690.00 Attachments: Approver Report Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services Agreement 478-22 for the Fairmont Corrosion Control Study to Strand Assoc. Inc. in the amount of $53,000.00 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 1 for the 2021-2022 Hazardous Tree 479-22 Trimming and Removal Project to Arbor Tek Transportation, Inc. in the amount of $99,500.00 Attachments: Approver Report Consent Agenda Items Approved A motion was made by Councilman Guerrero, seconded by Councilwoman Reardon, to approve all said Consent Agenda Items. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk AGENDA ITEM: Page 4 of 14 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 20, 2022 Purchase of Water Metering Equipment from Core & Main LP 481-22 in the amount of $3,312,440.00 Attachments: Approver Report A brief discussion was held regarding Council Memo #481-22. A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #481-22: Purchase of Water Metering Equipment from Core & Main LP in the amount of $3,312,440.00. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS: Issuance of a Class “C” Liquor License at 1607 W. Jefferson 483-22 Street- Consumers Liquor Attachments: Consumers 1607 Jefferson Street Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #483-22: Issuance of a Class “C” Liquor License at 1607 W. Jefferson Street- Consumers Liquor. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Issuance of a Class “C" Liquor License at 1134 Plainfield 484-22 Road- Consumers Liquor Attachments: Consumers 1134 Plainfield Road Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Joe Clement, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #484-22: Issuance of a Class “C" Liquor License at 1134 Plainfield Road- Consumers Liquor. Page 5 of 14 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 20, 2022 The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Issuance of a Class “C” Liquor License at 1418 W. Jefferson 485-22 Street- DoorDash Attachments: DoorDash 1415 W. Jefferson Street Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #485-22: Issuance of a Class “C” Liquor License at 1418 W. Jefferson Street- DoorDash. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Denial of a Class “BG” Liquor License at 3620 Rock Creek 486-22 Blvd.- 7-Eleven Attachments: 711 Rock Creek Boulevard resolution 711 rock creek Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #486-22: Denial of a Class “BG” Liquor License at 3620 Rock Creek Blvd.- 7-Eleven (The Class "BG" Liquor License was denied). The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Nay: Councilman Cesar Guerrero Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Page 6 of 14 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 20, 2022 PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: ORDINANCES: Ordinances Associated with Resubdivision of Lot 2 Timber 488-22 Pointe Planned Unit Development: Ordinance Approving a Preliminary Plat of Resubdivision of Lot 2 Timber Pointe Planned Unit Development (P-7-22) Ordinance Approving a Final Plat of Resubdivision of Lot 2 Timber Pointe Planned Unit Development (FP-6-22) Ordinance Approving a Recording Plat of Resubdivision of Lot 2 Timber Pointe Planned Unit Development (RP-8-22) Attachments: Ordinance - Preliminary Plat Resub Lot 2 Timber Pointe Ordinance - Final Plat Resub Lot 2 Timber Pointe Ordinance - Recording Plat Resub Lot 2 Timber Pointe Preliminary Plat Lot 2 - dated 8-3-2022 Final Plat Lot 2 - dated 8-3-2022 Record Plat Lot 2 - dated 8-3-2022 P-7-22 FP-6-22 (Timber Pointe Lot 2 Resub) Staff Report Packet Plan Commission minutes 081822 Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #488-22: Ordinances Associated with Resubdivision of Lot 2 Timber Pointe Planned Unit Development: Ordinance Approving a Preliminary Plat of Resubdivision of Lot 2 Timber Pointe Planned Unit Development (P-7-22) (ORDINANCE NO. 18405) Ordinance Approving a Final Plat of Resubdivision of Lot 2 Timber Pointe Planned Unit Development (FP-6-22) (ORDINANCE NO. 18406) Ordinance Approving a Recording Plat of Resubdivision of Lot 2 Timber Pointe Planned Unit Development (RP-8-22). (ORDINANCE NO. 18407) The motion carried by the following vote: Page 7 of 14 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 20, 2022 Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow a 489-22 Staffing Company, Located at 232 S. Larkin Avenue (ZBA 2022-51) Attachments: Special Use Permit Ordinance - ZBA 2022-51 232 S Larkin Ave ZBA 2022-51 (232 S Larkin Ave) Staff Report Packet ZBA 2022-51 Petition and narrative 08-18-22 ZBA Minutes Approver Report The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo. He informed the Council there was no moratorium passed on staffing companies. A motion was made by Councilwoman Reardon to adopt Council Memo #489-22: Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow a Staffing Company, Located at 232 S. Larkin Avenue (ZBA 2022-51). Council Memo #489-22 failed for lack of second motion. Ordinance Approving a Street Name Change for Hollywood 490-22 Road (I-80 to Route 6); South Vetter Road (Schweitzer Road to CenterPoint Way); Baseline Road (CenterPoint Way to Elwood Village Limits) to Houbolt Road. (SN-1-22) Attachments: SN-1-22 Houbolt Road - Street Name Change Ordinance Petition Plan Commission Staff Report 08.18 Plan Commission Minutes Name Change Meeting Flyer_4.13.22 4-26-22 HRE Public meeting attendance sheets Zoning Map (I-80 to Route 6) Aerial Map (I-80 to Route 6) Zoning Map (Schweitzer to CenterPoint Way) Aerial Map (Schweitzer to CenterPoint Way) Zoning Map (CenterPoint Way to Elwood) Aerial Map (CenterPoint Way to Elwood) Approver Report Page 8 of 14 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 20, 2022 A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #490-22: Ordinance Approving a Street Name Change for Hollywood Road (I-80 to Route 6); South Vetter Road (Schweitzer Road to CenterPoint Way); Baseline Road (CenterPoint Way to Elwood Village Limits) to Houbolt Road. (SN-1-22). (ORDINANCE NO. 18408) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Ordinance Declaring Certain Properties as Public Nuisances 491-22 Attachments: 9-20-22 PUBLIC NUISANCE Ordinance 9-20-2022 PUBLIC NUISANCE Ex A Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #491-22: Ordinance Declaring Certain Properties as Public Nuisances. (ORDINANCE NO. 18409) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk RESOLUTIONS: Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Properties from the 493-22 Will County Delinquent Tax Auction Attachments: Resolution 9-20-2022 CM Acquisition of property Exhibit A Approver Report A brief discussion was held regarding this Council Memo. A motion was made by Councilman Joe Clement, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #493-22: Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Properties from the Will County Delinquent Tax Auction. (RESOLUTION NO. 7801) Page 9 of 14 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 20, 2022 The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Nay: Councilman Larry E. Hug Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for Dekalb 494-22 Street / Dora Avenue Roadway Project - MFT Sect. No. 22-00549-00-FP in the amount of $331,986.00 Attachments: Resolution Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #494-22: Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for Dekalb Street / Dora Avenue Roadway Project - MFT Sect. No. 22-00549-00-FP in the amount of $331,986.00. (RESOLUTION NO. 7802) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Approving an Addendum to an Intergovernmental 495-22 Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the I-55 and IL Route 59 Interchange Improvements Attachments: Resolution 55 &59 Addendum.pdf 55 & 59 Addendum Exhibit A.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Quillman, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #495-22: Resolution Approving an Addendum to an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the I-55 and IL Route 59 Interchange Improvements. (RESOLUTION NO. 7803) The motion carried by the following vote: Page 10 of 14 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 20, 2022 Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Authorizing a Preliminary Engineering 496-22 Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company for the Millsdale Road Grade Separation Project Attachments: Resolution Millsdale Road Grade Separation Payment MOU.docx Millsdale Road Grade Separation Agreement_UP.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #496-22: Resolution Authorizing a Preliminary Engineering Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company for the Millsdale Road Grade Separation Project. (RESOLUTION NO. 7804) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Professional Fee 497-22 Agreement for Water and Sewer Engineering Services Associated with the Compass Business Park Attachments: Resolution Prof Fee Agreement.Third Coast Intermodal Hub_09.07.22-nh.pdf Task Order 2 to Prof Fee Agreement.Compass Business Park, STRAND Dev. Reviews _09.07.22-nh.pdf Task Order 3 to Prof Fee Agreement.Compass Business Park, RJN Sewer Modeling_09.07.22-nh.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #497-22: Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Professional Fee Agreement for Water and Sewer Engineering Services Associated with the Compass Business Park. Page 11 of 14 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 20, 2022 (RESOLUTION NO. 7805) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Nay: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin and Councilman Cesar Guerrero Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Declaring Certain City of Joliet Property as 498-22 Surplus Attachments: Resolution SURPLUS LIST 08-22.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Quillman, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #498-22: Resolution Declaring Certain City of Joliet Property as Surplus. (RESOLUTION NO. 7806) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk CITY MANAGER: No comments were made. NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation): Councilman Hug thanked the City Manager for assisting with the elimination of City owned properties. In response to Councilman Hug's question, Corporation Counsel Sabrina Spano explained the Council can repeal the Ordinance which pertains to the Class BG liquor licensing. Councilwoman Quillman discussed the City's current emergency notification system and the City's after hours contact number to report water main breaks. In response to Councilwoman Reardon's question, the City Manager discussed the use of land given by CenterPoint for a regional training facility. A brief discussion was held regarding the training facility. Page 12 of 14 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 20, 2022 Mayor O'Dekirk advised maps for City water main projects are available on the City website. He discussed an email received from the Committees on Citizens with Disabilities concerning ADA transition compliance. Public Works Director Greg Ruddy briefly discussed a current contract underway to complete an ADA transition plan. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Jim Lanham thanked Chief Evans and other staff for assisting him with the downtown BNSF railroad property and asked Council to strengthening local ordinances and penalties in response to the upcoming Safety Act. Maria Rosas spoke regarding Non-Violent City Project in Joliet. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilman Guerrero concurred with Councilwoman Quillman concerning the need for a phone number that will be answered 24 hours a day to report water main breaks. He highlighted the downtown Latino Music and Food Festival, the parade, and the Pride event at Bicentennial Park, and ADA compliance. Councilman Hug thanked Jim Glasgow for his Podcast on WJOL concerning the Illinois Safety Act HB3653. Councilman Morris thanked the Church of God of Joliet for their water drive that was taken to the residents of Jackson, Mississippi. Councilman Mudron highlighted the September 11th Remembrance Ceremony at Fred C. Dames Funeral Home and Midwest Orthopedic Facility at Rush open house. Councilwoman Quillman concurred with Councilman Hug concerning the Safety Act and State's Attorney Glasgow's Podcast. She also highlighted the September 11th Ceremony. She briefly discussed calls received by citizens from the City's water department and Mayor O'Dekirk verified the calls are legitimate. Mayor O'Dekirk highlighted the Pride Fest, Latino Food and Music Fest, and the Parade . He also highlighted infrastructure improvements by IDOT on I-80 and I-55. Mayor briefly discussed the Safety Act and a Resolution coming before the Council at the October 4, 2022 Council meeting. CLOSED SESSION: A motion was made by Councilwoman Quillman, seconded by Councilman Guerrero, that this was 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: Page 13 of 14 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 20, 2022 Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk ADJOURNMENT: Page 14 of 14