Pre-Council Meeting
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · April 4, 2022
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Monday, April 4, 2022
5:30 PM
City Hall, Council Chambers
Pre-Council Meeting
MAYOR BOB O'DEKIRK
MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON (4/1/2022 - 6/30/2022)
COUNCILMAN JOE CLEMENT
COUNCILWOMAN BETTYE GAVIN
COUNCILMAN CESAR GUERRERO
COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG
COUNCILMAN TERRY MORRIS
COUNCILWOMAN JAN QUILLMAN
COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON
City Manager - James V. Capparelli,
Corporation Counsel - Sabrina Spano, City Clerk Christa M. Desiderio
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Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov.
ROLL CALL:
Councilwoman Gavin attended the meeting remotely.
Present: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman
Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman, Councilwoman
Sherri Reardon, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman
Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero and Councilman
Larry E. Hug
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager - James V. Capparelli, Corporation Counsel - Sabrina Spano
MAYOR:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS:
None.
APPOINTMENTS:
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Prison
Public Service
Stadium
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes:
Pre-Council Meeting - February 28, 2022
Council Meeting - March 1, 2022
Pre-Council Meeting - March 14, 2022
Council Meeting - March 15, 2022
Attachments: Pre-Council Meeting - February 28, 2022.pdf
Council Meeting - March 1, 2022.pdf
Pre-Council Meeting - March 14, 2022.pdf
Council Meeting - March 15, 2022.pdf
2021 Annual City Collector's Report 181-22
Attachments: 2021_Annual_Collectors_Report
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
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Regular Payroll for December 17 - December 30, 2021 - 182-22
$3,599,138.63
Attachments: PD 1.7.22
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Regular Payroll for December 31 - January 13, 2022 - 183-22
$3,769,608.57
Attachments: PD 1.21.22
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Special Payroll for January 14 - January 14, 2022 - 184-22
$2,950,891.97
Attachments: PD 1.14.22
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Regular Payroll for January 14 - January 27, 2022 - 185-22
$3,741,712.20
Attachments: PD 2.4.22
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Regular Payroll January 28 - February 10, 2022 - 186-22
$3,538,073.13
Attachments: 22-01 OT
PD 2.18.22
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Award of Contract for the 2022 Municipal Parking Lot 187-22
Improvements (7196 Caton Farm Road / 1 South Des Plaines
Street) to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of
$171,380.23
Attachments: Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Award of Contract for the Purchase of replacement Pumps at 188-22
the Black Road Lift Station to Xylem Water Solutions USA,
Inc. in the amount of $1,296,285.80
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Attachments: Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Award of Contract for the Purchase of Replacement valves 189-22
and actuators at the Black Road Lift Station to LAI, LTD. in
the amount of $292,212.00
Attachments: Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Award of Contract for the Illinois Route 53 at Emerald Drive 190-22
Intersection Improvements Project - Sect. No.
18-00516-00-CH Contract to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. in
the amount of $2,318,134.78
Attachments: Approver Report
Approver Report
The City Manager stated this item is tabled at the request of the petitioner.
Professional Service Agreement for the Water Loss Control 191-22
Program to M.E. Simpson Co., Inc. in the amount of
$403,510.00
Attachments: Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Professional Services Agreement for the Phase III 192-22
Engineering Services for the Illinois Route 53 at Emerald
Drive Intersection Improvement Project - Sect. No.
18-00516-00-CH to Jacob and Hefner not to exceed the
amount of $135,682.00
Attachments: REV 220112-Proposal 21.016 -City of Joliet-Emerald & 53 -
Construction Phase Services - February 15, 2022
Approver Report
The City Manager stated this item is tabled at the request of the petitioner.
Purchase Water Metering Equipment from Core & Main in the 193-22
amount of $610,400.00
Attachments: Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Contract for 194-22
the 2021 Decorative Streetlight Upgrades Project to Graybar
Services, Inc. in the amount of $5,908.03
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Attachments: Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Amendment No. 4 to the restated Professional Services 195-22
Agreement for the Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO)
Elimination Project to Strand Associates in the amount of
$295,500.00
Attachments: Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Change Order No. 2 for the Lead Service Replacement Phase 196-22
I to Stip Bros Excavating in the amount of $23,755.30 and
Payment Estimate No. 8 and Final in the amount of
$157,475.07
Attachments: Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Change Order No. 2 for the Lead Service Line Replacement 197-22
Phase 2C to Austin Tyler Construction in the amount of
($11,302.24)
Attachments: Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Approve Payment for Snow Removal for the February 1-3, 198-22
2022 Snowstorm to Various Contractors in the amount of
$130,945.00
Attachments: Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Professional Services Agreement for Strategic 199-22
Communication Services with Mac Strategies Group, Inc.
Attachments: 22-03-30 MacStratGrp_CityofJoliet_Contract2022_v2
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
A lengthy discussion was held regarding this item and it was recommended it be
removed from Consent Agenda to be voted on separately
LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
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ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ORDINANCES:
Ordinance Approving the Transfer of Volume Cap in 200-22
Connection with Private Activity Bond Issues, and Related
Matters
Attachments: Ordinance
2022 Assist MCC Flyer
2021 Assist Originations in Joliet
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution Authorizing a CDBG Subrecipient Agreement 202-22
with Cornerstone Services
Attachments: Resolution
Cornerstone CDBG-CV Subrecipient Agreement
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an 203-22
Agreement for the Lease of a City-Owned Parcel at the
Southeast Corner of I-55 and Caton Farm Road for Farming
Attachments: Resolution
Land Lease Agreement (SE Corner of I-55 Caton Farm
Road) 2022
Exhibit A_ Land Lease Agreement (SE Corner of I-55 Caton
Farm Road)
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Resolution Approving the Execution of an Addendum to a 204-22
License Agreement with Chicago Billboards
Attachments: Resolution
Addendum.docx
COJ Map
Listings
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of the 205-22
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Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the City of Joliet
and AFSCME Local 440
Attachments: Resolution
CBA 440 2020-2024
440 Job Descriptions
Salary Rates
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
CITY MANAGER:
The City Manager stated he is working on a location for the 4th of July fireworks display.
The City Manager also informed Council that the firm hired to conduct the original
comprehensive plan for the City no longer does that work; therefore, the City will need to find
a new firm.
Mayor O'Dekirk briefly discuss the Comprehensive Plan Committee.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
CLOSED SESSION to discuss the following subjects:
A motion was made by Councilman Joe Clement, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero,
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 Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron,
Councilwoman Jan Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon,
Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin,
Councilman Cesar Guerrero and Councilman Larry E. Hug
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
ADJOURNMENT:
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Agenda
City of Joliet
Pre-Council Meeting
Meeting Agenda - Final
MAYOR BOB O'DEKIRK
MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON (4/1/2022 - 6/30/2022)
COUNCILMAN JOE CLEMENT
COUNCILWOMAN BETTYE GAVIN
COUNCILMAN CESAR GUERRERO
COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG
COUNCILMAN TERRY MORRIS
COUNCILWOMAN JAN QUILLMAN
COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON
City Manager - James V. Capparelli,
Corporation Counsel - Sabrina Spano, City Clerk Christa M. Desiderio
Monday, April 4, 2022 5:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers
Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov.
ROLL CALL:
MAYOR:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS:
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:
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Prison
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Public Service
Stadium
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes:
Pre-Council Meeting - February 28, 2022
Council Meeting - March 1, 2022
Pre-Council Meeting - March 14, 2022
Council Meeting - March 15, 2022
Attachments: Pre-Council Meeting - February 28, 2022.pdf
Council Meeting - March 1, 2022.pdf
Pre-Council Meeting - March 14, 2022.pdf
Council Meeting - March 15, 2022.pdf
2021 Annual City Collector's Report 181-22
Attachments: 2021_Annual_Collectors_Report
Approver Report
Regular Payroll for December 17 - December 30, 2021 - 182-22
$3,599,138.63
Attachments: PD 1.7.22
Approver Report
Regular Payroll for December 31 - January 13, 2022 - 183-22
$3,769,608.57
Attachments: PD 1.21.22
Approver Report
Special Payroll for January 14 - January 14, 2022 - $2,950,891.97 184-22
Attachments: PD 1.14.22
Approver Report
Regular Payroll for January 14 - January 27, 2022 - $3,741,712.20 185-22
Attachments: PD 2.4.22
Approver Report
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Regular Payroll January 28 - February 10, 2022 - $3,538,073.13 186-22
Attachments: 22-01 OT
PD 2.18.22
Approver Report
Award of Contract for the 2022 Municipal Parking Lot 187-22
Improvements (7196 Caton Farm Road / 1 South Des Plaines
Street) to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of
$171,380.23
Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Contract for the Purchase of replacement Pumps at the 188-22
Black Road Lift Station to Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc. in the
amount of $1,296,285.80
Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Contract for the Purchase of Replacement valves and 189-22
actuators at the Black Road Lift Station to LAI, LTD. in the amount
of $292,212.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Contract for the Illinois Route 53 at Emerald Drive 190-22
Intersection Improvements Project - Sect. No. 18-00516-00-CH
Contract to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of
$2,318,134.78
Attachments: Approver Report
Approver Report
Professional Service Agreement for the Water Loss Control 191-22
Program to M.E. Simpson Co., Inc. in the amount of $403,510.00
Attachments: Approver Report
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Professional Services Agreement for the Phase III Engineering 192-22
Services for the Illinois Route 53 at Emerald Drive Intersection
Improvement Project - Sect. No. 18-00516-00-CH to Jacob and
Hefner not to exceed the amount of $135,682.00
Attachments: REV 220112-Proposal 21.016 -City of Joliet-Emerald & 53 -
Construction Phase Services - February 15, 2022
Approver Report
Purchase Water Metering Equipment from Core & Main in the 193-22
amount of $610,400.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Contract for the 194-22
2021 Decorative Streetlight Upgrades Project to Graybar Services,
Inc. in the amount of $5,908.03
Attachments: Approver Report
Amendment No. 4 to the restated Professional Services 195-22
Agreement for the Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Elimination
Project to Strand Associates in the amount of $295,500.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Change Order No. 2 for the Lead Service Replacement Phase I to 196-22
Stip Bros Excavating in the amount of $23,755.30 and Payment
Estimate No. 8 and Final in the amount of $157,475.07
Attachments: Approver Report
Change Order No. 2 for the Lead Service Line Replacement Phase 197-22
2C to Austin Tyler Construction in the amount of ($11,302.24)
Attachments: Approver Report
Approve Payment for Snow Removal for the February 1-3, 2022 198-22
Snowstorm to Various Contractors in the amount of $130,945.00
Attachments: Approver Report
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Professional Services Agreement for Strategic Communication 199-22
Services with Mac Strategies Group, Inc.
Attachments: 22-03-30 MacStratGrp_CityofJoliet_Contract2022_v2
Approver Report
LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
All evidence and testimony will be presented under oath. The petitioner will be allowed to present first. After the
petitioner is completed, interested parties will be allowed to present evidence and/or cross examine the petitioner. As
this hearing is legislative in nature and not administrative, an interested party shall be defined as someone who either
owns property within 600 feet of the proposed development site, or a member or official representative of an affected
governmental body; the remainder of those who wish to be heard shall be classified as public speakers. Interested
parties will present second. Once the interested parties have completed, public speakers will be heard. These individuals
are public speakers, so the applicable public speaking rules shall be in effect: Speakers should try to address all
comments to the council as a whole and not to any individual member, repetitive comments are discouraged, total
comment time for any one person is 4 minutes, no speaker shall engage in a debate or make direct threats or personal
attacks or be uncivil or abusive, disruptive behavior by the members of the public will not be tolerated, and the presiding
officer may limit irrelevant, immaterial, or inappropriate comments or statements.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ORDINANCES:
Ordinance Approving the Transfer of Volume Cap in Connection 200-22
with Private Activity Bond Issues, and Related Matters
Attachments: Ordinance
2022 Assist MCC Flyer
2021 Assist Originations in Joliet
Approver Report
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution Authorizing a CDBG Subrecipient Agreement with 202-22
Cornerstone Services
Attachments: Resolution
Cornerstone CDBG-CV Subrecipient Agreement
Approver Report
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Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an 203-22
Agreement for the Lease of a City-Owned Parcel at the Southeast
Corner of I-55 and Caton Farm Road for Farming
Attachments: Resolution
Land Lease Agreement (SE Corner of I-55 Caton Farm Road)
2022
Exhibit A_ Land Lease Agreement (SE Corner of I-55 Caton
Farm Road)
Approver Report
Resolution Approving the Execution of an Addendum to a License 204-22
Agreement with Chicago Billboards
Attachments: Resolution
Addendum.docx
COJ Map
Listings
Approver Report
Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of the 205-22
Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the City of Joliet and
AFSCME Local 440
Attachments: Resolution
CBA 440 2020-2024
440 Job Descriptions
Salary Rates
Approver Report
CITY MANAGER:
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
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.
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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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