Pre-Council Meeting
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · October 5, 2020
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Monday, October 5, 2020
5:30 PM
City Hall, Council Chambers
Pre-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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Pre-Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 5, 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 register “To Be Called” to speak up to 24
hours in advance on theJoliet.gov “Public Comments” web page. Comments can also be
emailed 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 Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums
Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, and Councilman
Michael F. Turk
Absent: Councilman Terry Morris
ALSO PRESENT: Interim City Manager James D. Hock, Corporation Counsel Sabrina Spano
MAYOR:
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.
No comments were made this evening.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Diversity and Community Relations
Public Safety
Public Service
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of the Minutes:
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Special Meeting - August 25, 2020 (Alternative Water
Source)
Pre-Council Meeting - September 14, 2020
Council Meeting - September 15, 2020
Attachments: Minutes 8-25-20
Minute 9-14-20
Minutes 9-15-20
Position Vacancies 509-20
Attachments: Approver Report
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Regular Payroll for July 17 - July 30, 2020 - $3,487,034.34 510-20
Attachments: Council Memo 08.07.20
Approver Report
Regular Payroll for July 31 - August 13, 2020 - $3,397,030.03 511-20
Attachments: Council Memo 08.21.20
8-2020 OT
Approver Report
2021 Roadway Reconstruction Program 512-20
Attachments: Approver Report
Ordinances Regarding the Annexation and Zoning of Certain 513-20
Parcels, in Partial Fulfillment of the Pre-Annexation
Agreement with East Gate Logistics Park Chicago, LLC.
Attachments: Ordinance
Ord - Zoning
Exhibit A
Approver Report
The Interim City Manager informed the Council that as a result of the Village of
Elwood's motion for preliminary injunction being granted this item will be
removed from the agenda.
Corporation Counsel Sabrina Spano brief explained the preliminary injunction
motion.
LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
Issuance of a Class “C” Liquor License at 1509 Plainfield 515-20
Road- Twin-Dor Package Liquor
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Attachments: TWIN-DOR
Approver Report
The Deputy Liquor Commissioner gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Issuance of a Class “C” Liquor License at 600 E. Jackson 516-20
Street- El Patron Mart & Liquor.
Attachments: EL PATRON
Approver Report
The Deputy Liquor Commissioner gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
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 518-20
Tax Increment Financing District Eligibility Study and
Redevelopment Plan and Project
Attachments: EXHIBIT A - Rock Run Crossing Redevelopment (2)
Approver Report
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of the Public Hearing.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ORDINANCES:
Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow a Truck 520-20
Parking and Maintenance Facility or Truck Terminal, located
at 3350 Channahon Road (Petition 2020-34)
Attachments: Ordinance
ZBA Petition 2020-34 SUP for 3350 Channahon Combined
Report
September 17, 2020 DRAFT
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
A brief discussion was held regarding the possibility of tabling this item and
approving a pilot ordinance through the land use and legislative committee.
Attorney Michael Hansen addressed the Council regarding these concerns.
Ordinance Prohibiting the Use of Groundwater as a Potable 521-20
Water Supply by the Installation or Use of Potable Water
Supply Wells or by any Other Method within Certain Territory
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Attachments: Ordinance
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Ordinance of the City of Joliet, Will and Kendall Counties, 522-20
Illinois, Providing for the Issuance of General Obligation
Bonds, Series 2020A, and General Obligation Bonds, Series
2020B, Providing the Details of Such Bonds and for a Levy of
Taxes Sufficient to Pay the Principal of and Interest on Such
Bonds, and Related Matters
Attachments: Ordinance
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
A brief discussion was held regarding the vehicle portion of the bond being paid
back by a 3 cent gas tax and the Library portion being paid back with a grant the
Library has secured from the State of Illinois.
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of a Grant from the 524-20
Will County Stormwater Planning Committee for the Eastside
WWTP Rain Garden and Bioretention Basin Project in the
amount of $15,000.00
Attachments: Resolution
Exhibit A.pdf
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Resolution Authorizing the Release of Executive Session 525-20
Minutes
Attachments: Resolution
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funding for the 526-20
Mason Avenue / Salem Drive Roadway Improvement Project
- 2020 - MFT Sect. No. 20-00526-00-FP in the amount of
$407,748.89
Attachments: Resolution
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Resolution Approving IDOT Statewide Planning & Research 527-20
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Grant Application
Attachments: Resolution
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
BIDS AND CONTRACTS:
AWARD OF CONTRACTS:
The City Manager gave a brief overview of the Award of Contracts.
Approval to Use CARES Act Funding through Will County for 529-20
the Purchase of Nine (9) Zoll Cardiac Monitor/Defibrillators
through Zoll Medical Corporation in the amount of
$276,654.06
Attachments: Copy Zoll Invoice
Copy Eligibilty Letter
Approver Report
Purchase a Skid Steer Loader for the City of Joliet Public 530-20
Works Department - Roadways Division from Altorfer
Industries, Inc. in the amount of $82,500.00
Attachments: Asset Breakdown
Approver Report
Award a Contract for Microsoft Licenses and Services 531-20
Attachments: Approver Report
Purchase a Ford F-250 Ford Pickup Truck for the 532-20
Department of Public Works - Sign Division to Ron Tirapelli
Ford in the amount of $32,789.76
Attachments: Asset Breakdown
Approver Report
Award a Contract for the 2020 Traffic Signal Materials 533-20
Purchase Order to Traffic Control Corporation in the amount
of $100,201.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Award a Contract for the Mason Avenue / Salem Drive 534-20
Roadway Improvement Project - 2020 - MFT Sect. No.
20-00526-00-FP to P.T Ferro Construction Co. in the amount
of $627,152.89
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Attachments: Approver Report
AMENDMENTS, CHANGE ORDERS AND PAYMENTS:
Approve Payment for VueWorks Asset Management Annual 536-20
Hosting, Maintenance, and Technical Support to Data
Transfer Solutions in the amount of $70,000.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Approve Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $3,216.12 and 537-20
Payment No. 19 and Final in the amount of $ 32,792.88 for
the 2018 Electrical Maintenance Assistance Contract to Van
Mack Electric Company
Attachments: Approver Report
Approve Payment for Hazardous Tree Removals and Debris 538-20
Removal due to the storm of August 10, 2020 to Various
Contractors in the amount of $174,537.00
Attachments: Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Approve Change Order No. 6 for the Rock Run and West 539-20
Park Interceptor Rehabilitation Project in the amount of
($32,795.00)
Attachments: Approver Report
Approve Change Order No. 9 for the 2018 Sanitary Sewer 540-20
Rehabilitation Program to Michels Corporation in the amount
of $10,030.00
Attachments: Approver Report
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.
No comments were made this evening.
CLOSED SESSION to discuss the following subjects:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Reardon, seconded by Councilman Turk, to go into
closed session to discuss personnel, collective bargaining, land acquisition or conveyance,
pending or threatened litigation after which the meeting will adjourn.
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The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilman Bettye Gavin,
Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Pat Mudron,
Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri
Reardon, and Councilman Michael F. Turk
Absent: Councilman Terry Morris
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 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, October 5, 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 register “To Be Called” to speak up to 24
hours in advance on theJoliet.gov “Public Comments” web page. Comments can also be
emailed in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov.
ROLL CALL:
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MAYOR:
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:
Diversity and Community Relations
Public Safety
Public Service
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of the Minutes:
Special Meeting - August 25, 2020 (Alternative Water Source)
Pre-Council Meeting - September 14, 2020
Council Meeting - September 15, 2020
Attachments: Minutes 8-25-20
Minute 9-14-20
Minutes 9-15-20
Position Vacancies 509-20
Attachments: Approver Report
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Regular Payroll for July 17 - July 30, 2020 - $3,487,034.34 510-20
Attachments: Council Memo 08.07.20
Approver Report
Regular Payroll for July 31 - August 13, 2020 - $3,397,030.03 511-20
Attachments: Council Memo 08.21.20
8-2020 OT
Approver Report
2021 Roadway Reconstruction Program 512-20
Attachments: Approver Report
Ordinances Regarding the Annexation and Zoning of Certain 513-20
Parcels, in Partial Fulfillment of the Pre-Annexation Agreement with
East Gate Logistics Park Chicago, LLC.
Attachments: Ordinance
Ord - Zoning
Exhibit A
Approver Report
LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
Issuance of a Class “C” Liquor License at 1509 Plainfield Road- 515-20
Twin-Dor Package Liquor
Attachments: TWIN-DOR
Approver Report
Issuance of a Class “C” Liquor License at 600 E. Jackson Street- 516-20
El Patron Mart & Liquor.
Attachments: EL PATRON
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.
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Proposed Rock Run Crossing Redevelopment Project Area Tax 518-20
Increment Financing District Eligibility Study and Redevelopment
Plan and Project
Attachments: EXHIBIT A - Rock Run Crossing Redevelopment (2)
Approver Report
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ORDINANCES:
Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow a Truck 520-20
Parking and Maintenance Facility or Truck Terminal, located at
3350 Channahon Road (Petition 2020-34)
Attachments: Ordinance
ZBA Petition 2020-34 SUP for 3350 Channahon Combined
Report
September 17, 2020 DRAFT
Approver Report
Ordinance Prohibiting the Use of Groundwater as a Potable Water 521-20
Supply by the Installation or Use of Potable Water Supply Wells or
by any Other Method within Certain Territory
Attachments: Ordinance
Approver Report
Ordinance of the City of Joliet, Will and Kendall Counties, Illinois, 522-20
Providing for the Issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Series
2020A, and General Obligation Bonds, Series 2020B, Providing the
Details of Such Bonds and for a Levy of Taxes Sufficient to Pay the
Principal of and Interest on Such Bonds, and Related Matters
Attachments: Ordinance
Approver Report
RESOLUTIONS:
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Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of a Grant from the Will 524-20
County Stormwater Planning Committee for the Eastside WWTP
Rain Garden and Bioretention Basin Project in the amount of
$15,000.00
Attachments: Resolution
Exhibit A.pdf
Approver Report
Resolution Authorizing the Release of Executive Session Minutes 525-20
Attachments: Resolution
Approver Report
Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funding for the Mason 526-20
Avenue / Salem Drive Roadway Improvement Project - 2020 - MFT
Sect. No. 20-00526-00-FP in the amount of $407,748.89
Attachments: Resolution
Approver Report
Resolution Approving IDOT Statewide Planning & Research Grant 527-20
Application
Attachments: Resolution
Approver Report
BIDS AND CONTRACTS:
AWARD OF CONTRACTS:
Approval to Use CARES Act Funding through Will County for the 529-20
Purchase of Nine (9) Zoll Cardiac Monitor/Defibrillators through Zoll
Medical Corporation in the amount of $276,654.06
Attachments: Copy Zoll Invoice
Copy Eligibilty Letter
Approver Report
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Purchase a Skid Steer Loader for the City of Joliet Public Works 530-20
Department - Roadways Division from Altorfer Industries, Inc. in
the amount of $82,500.00
Attachments: Asset Breakdown
Approver Report
Award a Contract for Microsoft Licenses and Services 531-20
Attachments: Approver Report
Purchase a Ford F-250 Ford Pickup Truck for the Department of 532-20
Public Works - Sign Division to Ron Tirapelli Ford in the amount of
$32,789.76
Attachments: Asset Breakdown
Approver Report
Award a Contract for the 2020 Traffic Signal Materials Purchase 533-20
Order to Traffic Control Corporation in the amount of $100,201.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Award a Contract for the Mason Avenue / Salem Drive Roadway 534-20
Improvement Project - 2020 - MFT Sect. No. 20-00526-00-FP to
P.T Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of $627,152.89
Attachments: Approver Report
AMENDMENTS, CHANGE ORDERS AND PAYMENTS:
Approve Payment for VueWorks Asset Management Annual 536-20
Hosting, Maintenance, and Technical Support to Data Transfer
Solutions in the amount of $70,000.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Approve Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $3,216.12 and 537-20
Payment No. 19 and Final in the amount of $ 32,792.88 for the
2018 Electrical Maintenance Assistance Contract to Van Mack
Electric Company
Attachments: Approver Report
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Approve Payment for Hazardous Tree Removals and Debris 538-20
Removal due to the storm of August 10, 2020 to Various
Contractors in the amount of $174,537.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Approve Change Order No. 6 for the Rock Run and West Park 539-20
Interceptor Rehabilitation Project in the amount of ($32,795.00)
Attachments: Approver Report
Approve Change Order No. 9 for the 2018 Sanitary Sewer 540-20
Rehabilitation Program to Michels Corporation in the amount of
$10,030.00
Attachments: Approver Report
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.
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)).
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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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