Pre-Council Meeting
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · October 17, 2022
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Monday, October 17, 2022
5:30 PM
City Hall, Council Chambers
Pre-Council Meeting
MAYOR BOB O'DEKIRK
MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON (10/1/2022 - 12/31/2022)
COUNCILMAN JOE CLEMENT
COUNCILWOMAN BETTYE GAVIN
COUNCILMAN CESAR GUERRERO
COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG
COUNCILMAN TERRY MORRIS
COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON
COUNCILWOMAN JAN QUILLMAN
City Manager - James V. Capparelli,
Corporation Counsel - Sabrina Spano, City Clerk Christa M. Desiderio
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Pre-Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 17, 2022
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 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:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS:
None.
APPOINTMENTS:
Reappointments to the Joliet Committee and Commissions-
Plan Commission
Attachments: PLAN 101822
Approver Report
Reappointment to the Joliet Committee and Commissions-
Zoning Board of Appeals
Attachments: ZONING 101822
Approver Report
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Economic Development
Finance
Land Use & Legislative
Public Service
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes:
Pre-Council Meeting - October 3, 2022
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Attachments: Pre-Council Meeting - October 3, 2022.pdf
2023 Joliet City Council Meeting Schedule
Attachments: 2023 JOLIET COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE.doc
Invoices Paid
Attachments: Invoices Paid 09.22
Approver Report
Regular Payroll for May 20 - June 02, 2022 - $7,413,416.86 508-22
Attachments: PD 6.10.22
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Regular Payroll for June 3 - June 16, 2022 - $3,830,872.64 509-22
Attachments: PD 6.24.22
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Regular Payroll for June 17 - June 30, 2022 - $4,039,933.79 510-22
Attachments: PD 7.8.22
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Regular Payroll for July 1 - July 14, 2022 - $3,992,573.61 511-22
Attachments: PD 7.22.22
22-07 OT
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Award of Contract to DTS for VueWorks Asset Management 512-22
Software Support and Hosting in the Amount of $70,000
Attachments: Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Authorization to Purchase and Replace Livescan Equipment 513-22
in the amount of $116,280.00
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Attachments: Yearly Maint Cost
Joliet Police Department - Custom Livescan Solution
090122JS
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
Issuance of a Class “E” Liquor License at 221 Ruby Street- 515-22
JD’s BBQ
Attachments: JD'S BBQ
Approver Report
The Deputy Liquor Commissioner gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Issuance of a Class “C” Liquor License at 1107 W. Jefferson 516-22
St. Unit 4- Mabuhay Filipino Market
Attachments: Mabuhay Filipino Market
Approver Report
The Deputy Liquor Commissioner gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Issuance of a Class “B” Liquor License at 1534 Rt. 59- 517-22
Frankie’s Tap on 59
Attachments: Frankie's Tap on 59
Approver Report
The Deputy Liquor Commissioner gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Transfer of a Class “C” Liquor License at 1521 Riverboat 518-22
Center- Hampton Inn Joliet I-80
Attachments: Hampton Inn Joliet I80
Approver Report
The Deputy Liquor Commissioner gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Transfer of a Class “C” Liquor License at 3555 Mall Loop 519-22
Drive- Hampton Inn Joliet I-55
Attachments: Hampton Inn Joliet I55
Approver Report
The Deputy Liquor Commissioner gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Denial of a Class “B” Liquor License at 1399 Plainfield Road- 520-22
El Dorado Banquet Hall
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Attachments: El Dorado Banquet Hall
Resolution
El Dorado Order
Approver Report
The Deputy Liquor Commissioner gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ORDINANCES:
Ordinance Establishing a Recapture Fee for Connection to 522-22
Certain Public Improvements (Vetter Road Improvements)
Attachments: Ordinance
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Ordinances Associated with Rock Run Crossings I.D.I 523-22
Resubdivision No. 1.
Ordinance Approving the Preliminary Plat of Rock Run
Crossings I.D.I Resubdivision No. 1. (P-8-22)
Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of Rock Run
Crossings I.D.I Resubdivision No. 1. (RP-9-22)
Attachments: Preliminary Plat - Updated 10.05.2022
Recording Plat - Updated 09.29.2022
Preliminary Plat
Recording Plat
Ordinance - Preliminary Plat - Rock Run I.D.I No. 1
Ordinance - Recording Plat - Rock Run I.D.I No. 1
Plan Commission Staff Report
09.15.2022 PC Minutes
Preliminary Plat and Recording Plat Petition
P-8-22
P-8-22a
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow an 524-22
Automotive Service and Repair Facility, Located at 227
Airport Drive (ZBA 2022-55)
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Attachments: Special Use Permit Ordinance - ZBA 2022-55 227 Airport Dr
2022-55 (227 Airport Dr) Staff Report Packet
2022-55 Public Comment #1
ZBA Minutes 091522
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow a Truck 525-22
Parking and Maintenance Facility, Located at 811 Rowell
Avenue (ZBA 2022-56)
Attachments: Special Use Permit Ordinance - ZBA 2022-56 811 Rowell
Ave
2022-56 (811 Rowell Ave) Staff Report Packet
2022-56 Concept Plan 8.10.2022
2022-56 Concept Landscape Plan 8.10.2022
2022-56 Public Comment #1
2022-56 Public Comment #2
ZBA Minutes 091522
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Gary Davidson, attorney for the petitioner, and the Council had a lengthy
discussion concerning the proposed Special Use Permit to allow a truck parking
and maintenance facility, located at 811 Rowell Avenue.
Ordinance Approving the First Amendment to the 526-22
Preliminary Agreement with respect to an anticipated Water
Supply Agreement between the City of Chicago and the City
of Joliet
Attachments: Joliet Ordinance Approving First Amendment to Preliminary
Agreement (For Approval).docx
Chicago-Joliet First Amendment to Preliminary Agreement
(For Approval).docx
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Ordinance Directing Revisions to the City of Joliet Utility 527-22
Design and Inspection Policy Manual
Attachments: Utilities Design Manual - Ordinance.doc
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
RESOLUTIONS:
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Resolution Authorizing Approval and Execution of an 529-22
Employment Agreement for the Position of City Manager
with James V. Capparelli (Effective January 12, 2023)
Attachments: Resolution
Employment Agreement
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Resolution Approving the 1st Amendment to the Annexation 530-22
Agreement for 620 Sandall Place and 800 Richards Street -
To Be Tabled
Attachments: Resolution
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo and stated this
item will be tabled to allow the petitioner to host a community meeting.
Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with 531-22
Joliet Township High School District 204 for the School
Resource Officer Program
Attachments: Resolution
District 204 Agreement
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Resolution Designating Financial Institutions to be used as 532-22
Depositories for City Funds
Attachments: Resolution
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
CITY MANAGER:
The City Manager spoke regarding the need to hiring additional personnel for extraction of
police body camera footage and the need for a budget increase due to Ford Motor Company's
cancellation of all the City's current vehicle purchase contracts.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Mary Beth Gannon spoke concerning the increase in crime in her neighborhood.
John Partelow, attorney for the petitioner, and Mr. Robles, the petitioner, spoke concerning
Council Memo #520-22 Denial of a Class "B" Liquor License at 1399 Plainfield Road - El
Dorado Banquet Hall and the proposed new development at this location. A lengthy
discussed was held regarding the proposed banquet hall.
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ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Quillman, seconded by Councilwoman Reardon, to
adjourn.
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
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Agenda
City of Joliet
Pre-Council Meeting
Meeting Agenda - Final
MAYOR BOB O'DEKIRK
MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON (10/1/2022 - 12/31/2022)
COUNCILMAN JOE CLEMENT
COUNCILWOMAN BETTYE GAVIN
COUNCILMAN CESAR GUERRERO
COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG
COUNCILMAN TERRY MORRIS
COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON
COUNCILWOMAN JAN QUILLMAN
City Manager - James V. Capparelli,
Corporation Counsel - Sabrina Spano, City Clerk Christa M. Desiderio
Monday, October 17, 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:
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Reappointments to the Joliet Committee and Commissions- Plan
Commission
Attachments: PLAN 101822
Approver Report
Reappointment to the Joliet Committee and Commissions- Zoning
Board of Appeals
Attachments: ZONING 101822
Approver Report
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Economic Development
Finance
Land Use & Legislative
Public Service
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes:
Pre-Council Meeting - October 3, 2022
Attachments: Pre-Council Meeting - October 3, 2022.pdf
2023 Joliet City Council Meeting Schedule
Attachments: 2023 JOLIET COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE.doc
Invoices Paid
Attachments: Invoices Paid 09.22
Approver Report
Regular Payroll for May 20 - June 02, 2022 - $7,413,416.86 508-22
Attachments: PD 6.10.22
Approver Report
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Regular Payroll for June 3 - June 16, 2022 - $3,830,872.64 509-22
Attachments: PD 6.24.22
Approver Report
Regular Payroll for June 17 - June 30, 2022 - $4,039,933.79 510-22
Attachments: PD 7.8.22
Approver Report
Regular Payroll for July 1 - July 14, 2022 - $3,992,573.61 511-22
Attachments: PD 7.22.22
22-07 OT
Approver Report
Award of Contract to DTS for VueWorks Asset Management 512-22
Software Support and Hosting in the Amount of $70,000
Attachments: Approver Report
Authorization to Purchase and Replace Livescan Equipment in the 513-22
amount of $116,280.00
Attachments: Yearly Maint Cost
Joliet Police Department - Custom Livescan Solution 090122JS
Approver Report
LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
Issuance of a Class “E” Liquor License at 221 Ruby Street- JD’s 515-22
BBQ
Attachments: JD'S BBQ
Approver Report
Issuance of a Class “C” Liquor License at 1107 W. Jefferson St. 516-22
Unit 4- Mabuhay Filipino Market
Attachments: Mabuhay Filipino Market
Approver Report
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Issuance of a Class “B” Liquor License at 1534 Rt. 59- Frankie’s 517-22
Tap on 59
Attachments: Frankie's Tap on 59
Approver Report
Transfer of a Class “C” Liquor License at 1521 Riverboat Center- 518-22
Hampton Inn Joliet I-80
Attachments: Hampton Inn Joliet I80
Approver Report
Transfer of a Class “C” Liquor License at 3555 Mall Loop Drive- 519-22
Hampton Inn Joliet I-55
Attachments: Hampton Inn Joliet I55
Approver Report
Denial of a Class “B” Liquor License at 1399 Plainfield Road- El 520-22
Dorado Banquet Hall
Attachments: El Dorado Banquet Hall
Resolution
El Dorado Order
Approver Report
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:
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Ordinance Establishing a Recapture Fee for Connection to Certain 522-22
Public Improvements (Vetter Road Improvements)
Attachments: Ordinance
Approver Report
Ordinances Associated with Rock Run Crossings I.D.I 523-22
Resubdivision No. 1.
Ordinance Approving the Preliminary Plat of Rock Run Crossings
I.D.I Resubdivision No. 1. (P-8-22)
Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of Rock Run Crossings
I.D.I Resubdivision No. 1. (RP-9-22)
Attachments: Preliminary Plat - Updated 10.05.2022
Recording Plat - Updated 09.29.2022
Preliminary Plat
Recording Plat
Ordinance - Preliminary Plat - Rock Run I.D.I No. 1
Ordinance - Recording Plat - Rock Run I.D.I No. 1
Plan Commission Staff Report
09.15.2022 PC Minutes
Preliminary Plat and Recording Plat Petition
P-8-22
P-8-22a
Approver Report
Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow an Automotive 524-22
Service and Repair Facility, Located at 227 Airport Drive (ZBA
2022-55)
Attachments: Special Use Permit Ordinance - ZBA 2022-55 227 Airport Dr
2022-55 (227 Airport Dr) Staff Report Packet
2022-55 Public Comment #1
ZBA Minutes 091522
Approver Report
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Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow a Truck 525-22
Parking and Maintenance Facility, Located at 811 Rowell Avenue
(ZBA 2022-56)
Attachments: Special Use Permit Ordinance - ZBA 2022-56 811 Rowell Ave
2022-56 (811 Rowell Ave) Staff Report Packet
2022-56 Concept Plan 8.10.2022
2022-56 Concept Landscape Plan 8.10.2022
2022-56 Public Comment #1
2022-56 Public Comment #2
ZBA Minutes 091522
Approver Report
Ordinance Approving the First Amendment to the Preliminary 526-22
Agreement with respect to an anticipated Water Supply Agreement
between the City of Chicago and the City of Joliet
Attachments: Joliet Ordinance Approving First Amendment to Preliminary
Agreement (For Approval).docx
Chicago-Joliet First Amendment to Preliminary Agreement (For
Approval).docx
Approver Report
Ordinance Directing Revisions to the City of Joliet Utility Design 527-22
and Inspection Policy Manual
Attachments: Utilities Design Manual - Ordinance.doc
Approver Report
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution Authorizing Approval and Execution of an Employment 529-22
Agreement for the Position of City Manager with James V.
Capparelli (Effective January 12, 2023)
Attachments: Resolution
Employment Agreement
Approver Report
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Resolution Approving the 1st Amendment to the Annexation 530-22
Agreement for 620 Sandall Place and 800 Richards Street - To Be
Tabled
Attachments: Resolution
Approver Report
Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with Joliet 531-22
Township High School District 204 for the School Resource Officer
Program
Attachments: Resolution
District 204 Agreement
Approver Report
Resolution Designating Financial Institutions to be used as 532-22
Depositories for City Funds
Attachments: Resolution
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.
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:
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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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