Pre-Council Meeting
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · August 17, 2020
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Monday, August 17, 2020
5:30 PM
City Hall, Council Chambers
Pre-Council Meeting
MAYOR BOB O'DEKIRK
MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON (7/1/2020 to 9/30/2020)
COUNCILMAN DON "DUCK" DICKINSON
COUNCILWOMAN BETTYE GAVIN
COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG
COUNCILMAN TERRY MORRIS
COUNCILWOMAN JAN HALLUMS QUILLMAN
COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON
COUNCILMAN MICHAEL F. TURK
Interim City Manager - James D. Hock,
Corporation Counsel - Sabrina Spano, City Clerk Christa M. Desiderio
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Pre-Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 17, 2020
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.
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.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk, Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson,
Councilman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug,
Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron,
Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri
Reardon, and Councilman Michael F. Turk
ALSO PRESENT: Interim City Manager James D. Hock and Corporation Counsel Sabrina
Spano
MAYOR:
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.
There were no citizens to be heard on agenda items.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance
Land Use & Legislative/Public Safety
Public Service
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of the Minutes:
Special Meeting - June 23, 2020
Special Meeting - July 14, 2020
Special Meeting - July 28, 2020
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Special Meeting - July 31, 2020
Pre-Council Meeting - August 3, 2020
Attachments: Combined Special Meeting Minutes 6-23-20
Special Meeting Minutes 7-14-20
Special Meeting Minutes 7-28-20
Special Meeting Minutes 7-31-20
Pre-Council Meeting Minutes 8-3-20
Invoices Paid Report
Attachments: 2020-07 Invoices Paid
Regular Payroll for June 19 - July 2, 2020 - $3,356,672.73 424-20
Attachments: Council Memo 07.10.20
Approver Report
Regular Payroll for July 3 - July 16, 2020 - $3,457,603.54 425-20
Attachments: Council Memo 07.24.20
Approver Report
Authorization to have a competitive sale for a $10.5 million 426-20
dollar bond.
Attachments: Competitive vs Negotiated Sale
Competitive Sale
Approver Report
The Interim City Manager, James Hock, gave a brief overview of this Council
Memo.
Councilman Hug requested this item be pulled out from Consent Agenda to
allow the item to be voted on separately.
LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
Memorandum regarding application for a liquor license by 428-20
Wynn Vegas, Inc. for the issuance of a Class B license for
the premise located at 4704 Caton Farm Road
Attachments: wynn memo updated
wynnres updated word
Approver Report
The Interim City Manager briefly explained this item is to make a correction from
a prior hearing.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
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NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the
Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page.
Proposed Rock Run Crossing Redevelopment Project Area 430-20
Tax Increment Financing District Eligibility Study and
Redevelopment Plan and Project
Attachments: EXHIBIT A - Rock Run Crossing Redevelopment
Approver Report
The Interim City Manager stated this item will be continued to the September 15,
2020 Council Meeting.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ORDINANCES:
Ordinance and Resolution Associated with CenterPoint 432-20
Intermodal Roadways
Ordinance Approving Vacation of Abandoned Schweitzer
and Brandon Roads (V-2-20)
Resolution Approving Dedication of a Public Right-of-Way
for a Portion of Schweitzer Road
Attachments: Ordinance
Schweitzer Road Truck Turnaround - Resolution for ROW
Dedication
V-2-20 Complete Staff Report
V-2-20 Minutes
Brandon & Schweitzer-Block 1_07162020 - Plat of Vacation
Schweitzer-Berhard_06082020 - Plat of Dedication
Dedication ROW Form-Schweitzer Road
Approver Report
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Sections 31-4, 31-27, 433-20
31-82, 31-92, and 31-126 of the Code of Ordinances
Attachments: Ordinance
Exhibit A.pdf
Approver Report
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Ordinance Accepting Easements associated with the 434-20
Garnsey Avenue over Spring Creek Bridge Improvement
Project - MFT Sect. No. 11-00443-00-BR
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Attachments: Ordinance
Approver Report
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution Authorizing a Construction Agreement with CSX 436-20
Transportation, Inc. for the Houbolt Road (Hollywood Road)
Railroad Crossing Widening
Attachments: Resolution
Approver Report
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Resolution Approving the Dedication of a Public 437-20
Right-of-Way for a Portion of Schweitzer Road and Vetter
Road
Attachments: Resolution
Dedication ROW Form-Vetter_Schweitzer Road - executed
Vetter-Schweitzer (North)_07152020 - Plat of Dedication
Approver Report
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for Logan 438-20
Avenue Roadway Project in the amount of $265,374.07 - MFT
Sect. No. 20-00527-00-FP
Attachments: Resolution
Approver Report
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the 439-20
easements associated with the Garnsey Avenue over Spring
Creek Improvement Project in the amount of $8,700.00 - MFT
Sect. No. 11-00443-00-BR
Attachments: Resolution
Approver Report
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
BIDS AND CONTRACTS:
AWARD OF CONTRACTS:
Approve Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Professional 441-20
Services - GIS/Munis Integration Support
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Attachments: Joliet GIS Proposal for 2020
Approver Report
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Award a Contract to Comcast Business for PD West 442-20
Substation Fiber Connection
Attachments: Approver Report
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Award a Contract for the Logan Avenue Roadway Project to 443-20
Austin Tyler Construction, Inc. in the amount of $406,329.34
- MFT Sect. No. 20-00527-00-FP
Attachments: Approver Report
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Approve a Land Acquisition Services Agreement for the 444-20
Essington Road and Jefferson Street Interceptor Project to
Santacruz Land Acquisitions in the amount of $26,000.00
Attachments: Approver Report
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Award a Contract for the Rosalind and Fairview Water 445-20
Interconnect Project to Construction by Camco in the
amount of $127,959.92
Attachments: Approver Report
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Purchase Water Metering Equipment to Core & Main in the 446-20
amount of $211,940.00
Attachments: Approver Report
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Award a Contract for the 2020 Small Meter Replacement 447-20
Project to Calumet City Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc. in the
amount of $138,980.00
Attachments: Approver Report
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
AMENDMENTS, CHANGE ORDERS AND PAYMENTS:
Approve the Proposed Renewal of Property and Casualty 449-20
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Coverages
Attachments: Approver Report
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Approve Change Order No. 5 for the Rock Run and West 450-20
Park Interceptor Rehabilitation Project to Visu-Sewer in the
amount of ($325.00)
Attachments: Approver Report
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Approve Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services 451-20
Agreement for the Engineering for Essington Road /
Jefferson Street Interceptor Sewer Project to Robert E.
Hamilton Consulting Engineers in the amount of $5,750.00
Attachments: Approver Report
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
CITY MANAGER:
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
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 public comment.
Mayor O'Dekirk and Councilwoman Gavin had a brief discussion concerning her investigation
into the Eric Lurry case.
CLOSED SESSION to discuss the following subjects:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilman Don
"Duck" Dickinson, 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 Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilman Bettye Gavin,
Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris,
Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums
Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, and Councilman
Michael F. Turk
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
ADJOURNMENT:
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Agenda
City of Joliet
Pre-Council Meeting
Meeting Agenda
MAYOR BOB O'DEKIRK
MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON (7/1/2020 to 9/30/2020)
COUNCILMAN DON "DUCK" DICKINSON
COUNCILWOMAN BETTYE GAVIN
COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG
COUNCILMAN TERRY MORRIS
COUNCILWOMAN JAN HALLUMS QUILLMAN
COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON
COUNCILMAN MICHAEL F. TURK
Interim City Manager - James D. Hock,
Corporation Counsel - Sabrina Spano, City Clerk Christa M. Desiderio
Monday, August 17, 2020 5:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers
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.
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.
ROLL CALL:
MAYOR:
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Pre-Council Meeting Meeting Agenda August 17, 2020
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:
Finance
Land Use & Legislative/Public Safety
Public Service
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of the Minutes:
Special Meeting - June 23, 2020
Special Meeting - July 14, 2020
Special Meeting - July 28, 2020
Special Meeting - July 31, 2020
Pre-Council Meeting - August 3, 2020
Attachments: Combined Special Meeting Minutes 6-23-20
Special Meeting Minutes 7-14-20
Special Meeting Minutes 7-28-20
Special Meeting Minutes 7-31-20
Pre-Council Meeting Minutes 8-3-20
Invoices Paid Report
Attachments: 2020-07 Invoices Paid
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Pre-Council Meeting Meeting Agenda August 17, 2020
Regular Payroll for June 19 - July 2, 2020 - $3,356,672.73 424-20
Attachments: Council Memo 07.10.20
Approver Report
Regular Payroll for July 3 - July 16, 2020 - $3,457,603.54 425-20
Attachments: Council Memo 07.24.20
Approver Report
Authorization to have a competitive sale for a $10.5 million dollar 426-20
bond.
Attachments: Competitive vs Negotiated Sale
Competitive Sale
Approver Report
LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
Memorandum regarding application for a liquor license by Wynn 428-20
Vegas, Inc. for the issuance of a Class B license for the premise
located at 4704 Caton Farm Road
Attachments: wynn memo updated
wynnres updated word
Approver Report
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the
Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page.
Proposed Rock Run Crossing Redevelopment Project Area Tax 430-20
Increment Financing District Eligibility Study and Redevelopment
Plan and Project
Attachments: EXHIBIT A - Rock Run Crossing Redevelopment
Approver Report
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ORDINANCES:
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Ordinance and Resolution Associated with CenterPoint Intermodal 432-20
Roadways
Ordinance Approving Vacation of Abandoned Schweitzer and
Brandon Roads (V-2-20)
Resolution Approving Dedication of a Public Right-of-Way for a
Portion of Schweitzer Road
Attachments: Ordinance
Schweitzer Road Truck Turnaround - Resolution for ROW
Dedication
V-2-20 Complete Staff Report
V-2-20 Minutes
Brandon & Schweitzer-Block 1_07162020 - Plat of Vacation
Schweitzer-Berhard_06082020 - Plat of Dedication
Dedication ROW Form-Schweitzer Road
Approver Report
Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Sections 31-4, 31-27, 31-82, 433-20
31-92, and 31-126 of the Code of Ordinances
Attachments: Ordinance
Exhibit A.pdf
Approver Report
Ordinance Accepting Easements associated with the Garnsey 434-20
Avenue over Spring Creek Bridge Improvement Project - MFT
Sect. No. 11-00443-00-BR
Attachments: Ordinance
Approver Report
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution Authorizing a Construction Agreement with CSX 436-20
Transportation, Inc. for the Houbolt Road (Hollywood Road)
Railroad Crossing Widening
Attachments: Resolution
Approver Report
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Resolution Approving the Dedication of a Public Right-of-Way for a 437-20
Portion of Schweitzer Road and Vetter Road
Attachments: Resolution
Dedication ROW Form-Vetter_Schweitzer Road - executed
Vetter-Schweitzer (North)_07152020 - Plat of Dedication
Approver Report
Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for Logan Avenue 438-20
Roadway Project in the amount of $265,374.07 - MFT Sect. No.
20-00527-00-FP
Attachments: Resolution
Approver Report
Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the easements 439-20
associated with the Garnsey Avenue over Spring Creek
Improvement Project in the amount of $8,700.00 - MFT Sect. No.
11-00443-00-BR
Attachments: Resolution
Approver Report
BIDS AND CONTRACTS:
AWARD OF CONTRACTS:
Approve Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Professional 441-20
Services - GIS/Munis Integration Support
Attachments: Joliet GIS Proposal for 2020
Approver Report
Award a Contract to Comcast Business for PD West Substation 442-20
Fiber Connection
Attachments: Approver Report
Award a Contract for the Logan Avenue Roadway Project to Austin 443-20
Tyler Construction, Inc. in the amount of $406,329.34 - MFT Sect.
No. 20-00527-00-FP
Attachments: Approver Report
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Approve a Land Acquisition Services Agreement for the Essington 444-20
Road and Jefferson Street Interceptor Project to Santacruz Land
Acquisitions in the amount of $26,000.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Award a Contract for the Rosalind and Fairview Water Interconnect 445-20
Project to Construction by Camco in the amount of $127,959.92
Attachments: Approver Report
Purchase Water Metering Equipment to Core & Main in the amount 446-20
of $211,940.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Award a Contract for the 2020 Small Meter Replacement Project to 447-20
Calumet City Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc. in the amount of
$138,980.00
Attachments: Approver Report
AMENDMENTS, CHANGE ORDERS AND PAYMENTS:
Approve the Proposed Renewal of Property and Casualty 449-20
Coverages
Attachments: Approver Report
Approve Change Order No. 5 for the Rock Run and West Park 450-20
Interceptor Rehabilitation Project to Visu-Sewer in the amount of
($325.00)
Attachments: Approver Report
Approve Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services 451-20
Agreement for the Engineering for Essington Road / Jefferson
Street Interceptor Sewer Project to Robert E. Hamilton Consulting
Engineers in the amount of $5,750.00
Attachments: Approver Report
CITY MANAGER:
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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.
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)).
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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