Pre-Council Meeting
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · November 14, 2022
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Monday, November 14, 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
Pre-Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 14, 2022
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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: 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
Absent: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Mayor O'Dekirk entered the meeting at 5:32 p.m.
PRESENTATION:
Presentation of City Manager's Proposed 2023 Annual
Budget and Discussion to Set a Public Hearing Date for
Proposed 2023 Annual Budget
Attachments: City of Joliet 2023 Proposed Budget
Approver Report
The City Manager asked the Council to discuss items regarding the budget.
Mayor O'Dekirk entered the meeting at 5:32 p.m.
A lengthy discussion was held regarding the 50/50 sidewalk program and the
need for more funding towards sidewalk repairs.
Councilwoman Quillman discussed concerns regarding the library's request and
their current salaries and garbage issues at state controlled intersections.
Mayor O'Dekirk requested a representative from the Rialto attend a meeting
prior to the vote on the budget.
Councilman Hug requested representatives from the Museum also attend a
meeting prior to the vote on the budget.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilwoman Jan Quillman, to approve setting a Public Hearing Date for
Proposed 2023 Annual Budget on Tuesday, December 6, 2022.
The motion carried by the following vote:
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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
MAYOR:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS:
None.
APPOINTMENTS:
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Economic Development
Finance
Public Service
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes:
Council Meeting Minutes - November 1, 2022
Attachments: Council Meeting Minutes - November 1, 2022.pdf
Approver Report
Invoices Paid
Attachments: Invoices Paid 10.22
Approver Report
Regular Payroll for July 15 - July 28, 2022 - $3,760,771.32 553-22
Attachments: PD 8.05.22
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this item.
Regular Payroll for July 29 - August 11, 2022 - $3,691,910.61 554-22
Attachments: PD 8.19.22
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this item.
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Regular Payroll for August 12 - August 25, 2022 - 555-22
$3,777,702.26
Attachments: PD 9.2.22
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this item.
Regular Payroll for August 26 - September 8, 2022 - 556-22
$3,767,180.65
Attachments: PD 9.16.22
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this item.
Regular Payroll for September 9 - September 22, 2022 - 557-22
$3,822,431.39
Attachments: PD 9.30.22
22-09 OT
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this item.
Purchase of one (1) Ford Escape for the Department of 558-22
Public Utilities from Ron Tirapelli Ford, Inc. in the amount of
$29,525.24
Attachments: Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this item.
Purchase of one (1) Ford Explorer for the E.M.A. Director 559-22
position from Ron Tirapelli Ford, Inc. in the amount of
$45,000.00
Attachments: Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this item.
Change Order No. 1 for the Eastside Wastewater Treatment 560-22
Plant South Grit Chamber Building Replacement Project to
C&T Construction Inc. in the amount of $38,395.75
Attachments: Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this item.
Change Order No. 3 in the Amount of ($10.41) and Payment 561-22
Estimate No. 11 and Final in the Amount of $173,137.42 for
the Lead Service line Replacement Phase 2C to Austin Tyler
Construction Inc.
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Attachments: Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this item.
Amendment No. 1 for Phase I Engineering Services for the 562-22
Theodore Street Bridge over Rock Run Creek Improvement
Project to Ciorba Group Inc. in the amount of $34,594.66 -
MFT Sect. No. 19-00522-00-BR
Attachments: TheodoreStreetBridge_Phase I_Supplemental
Scope_20220927
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this item.
Amendment No. 1 to the Construction Testing / Soil Boring 563-22
Services for the 2023 Water System Rehabilitation Program
to SEECO Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $36,780.00
Attachments: Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this item.
LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing Regarding Ordinance Approving a Vacation 565-22
of 20’ x 100’ Portion of a Public Alley South of Gross Street
(V-4-22) - (TO BE TABLED)
Attachments: Approver Report
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ORDINANCES:
Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow a 567-22
Trucking Facility that Includes Long Term Cargo Container
and Chassis Storage and Stacking (Not to Exceed Five
High), Located at 3350 Channahon Road (ZBA 2022-62)
Attachments: Special Use Permit Ordinance - ZBA 2022-62 Channahon Rd
2022-62 ZBA Staff Report Packet
2022-62 Site Plan
2022-62 Elevations
ZBA Meeting Minutes 102022
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this item.
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Councilwoman Quillman expressed concerns regarding the proposed storage
and stacking of containers.
Tom Osterberger, attorney for applicant, addressed the storage of the
containers and the chassis. In response to Mayor O'Dekirk's question, Mr.
Osterberger indicated a change to "not to exceed three high" instead of " not to
exceed five high" on the stacking would not be a deal breaker for the Special
Use.
Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow a 568-22
Banquet Hall, a B-3 (general business) use in an I-2 (general
industrial) zoning district, located at 971 Collins Street.
Attachments: Special Use Permit Ordinance_971 Collins Street
Zoning_Board_of_Appeals_22-10-20_Meeting_Minutes
ZBA 2022-59 (971 Collins Street) Staff Report Packet
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this item.
Councilman Clement requested the Police Chief report police calls for service
for tomorrow's meeting.
Ordinance Amending the 2022 Annual Budget for the 569-22
Purchase of a Ford Explorer for the E.M.A. Director Position
Attachments: Ordinance Purch Ford Expl EMA Dir
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this item.
Ordinances Associated with an Automotive Maintenance and 570-22
Repair Use at 356 N. Scott Street.
A Special Use Permit to allow automotive maintenance and
repair at an existing gas station with accessory car wash
and car detail center, located at 356 N. Scott Street. (Petition
2022-60)
A Variation of Use to allow a B-3 (general business district)
use (automotive maintenance and repair) in a B-2 (central
business district) zone, located at 356 N. Scott Street.
(Petition 2022-61)
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Attachments: Special Use Permit Ordinance_ZBA 2022-60_356 N. Scott
Street
Ordinance Variation of Use ZBA 2022-61 356 N. Scott Street
Concept Plan for Mtc & Repair Uses
ZBA 2022-60&61 (356 N. Scott Street)
ZBA Minutes
2022-60 Petition
2022-61 Petition
Site Photos
2022-60 & 2022-61
2022-60a & 2022-61a
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this item.
Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow a 571-22
Trucking Facility that Includes Long-Term Container and
Chassis Storage and Stacking (Not to Exceed 5 High) and
Trailer Parking, Located at 3850 S. Youngs Road. (Petition
2022-63)
Attachments: Special Use Permit Ordinance_ZBA2022-63_3850 S. Youngs
Road
ZBA 2022-63 3850 S. Youngs Road - Staff Report
ZBA Minutes
2020 Special Use Application._flattened
220906 G330 TRAC Site Plan-24x36
220907 G330 BTS Exhibit_Max Trailer Parking-24x36
220907 G330 Line of Site Exhibit
YOUNGS-ALTA-SHT1-DRAFT
YOUNGS-ALTA-SHT2-DRAFT
2022-63
2022-63a
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this item. Councilwoman Quillman
reiterated the stacking should only be three high not five.
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution to Declare Surplus Real Estate for Sale 573-22
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Attachments: Resolution
Exhibit A - City Surplus Parcels - 221103
Exhibit B - Methods of Selling Surplus RE
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this item.
Resolution Appropriating Funds for Phase I Engineering 574-22
Services for the Theodore Street Bridge over Rock Run
Creek Improvement Project - MFT Sect. No. 19-00522-00-BR
in the amount of $34,594.66
Attachments: Resolution
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this item.
Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Lease Amendment 575-22
between the City of Joliet and Will County (10 South Chicago
Street)
Attachments: Resolution to Lease 10 S Chicago
Lease Amendment - 10 S Chicago - Will County 221103
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this item.
CITY MANAGER:
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
CLOSED SESSION to discuss the following subjects:
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilwoman Jan
Quillman, 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 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:
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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, November 14, 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:
PRESENTATION:
Presentation of City Manager's Proposed 2023 Annual Budget and
Discussion to Set a Public Hearing Date for Proposed 2023 Annual
Budget
Attachments: City of Joliet 2023 Proposed Budget
Approver Report
MAYOR:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS:
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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:
Economic Development
Finance
Public Service
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes:
Council Meeting Minutes - November 1, 2022
Attachments: Council Meeting Minutes - November 1, 2022.pdf
Approver Report
Invoices Paid
Attachments: Invoices Paid 10.22
Approver Report
Regular Payroll for July 15 - July 28, 2022 - $3,760,771.32 553-22
Attachments: PD 8.05.22
Approver Report
Regular Payroll for July 29 - August 11, 2022 - $3,691,910.61 554-22
Attachments: PD 8.19.22
Approver Report
Regular Payroll for August 12 - August 25, 2022 - $3,777,702.26 555-22
Attachments: PD 9.2.22
Approver Report
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Regular Payroll for August 26 - September 8, 2022 - $3,767,180.65 556-22
Attachments: PD 9.16.22
Approver Report
Regular Payroll for September 9 - September 22, 2022 - 557-22
$3,822,431.39
Attachments: PD 9.30.22
22-09 OT
Approver Report
Purchase of one (1) Ford Escape for the Department of Public 558-22
Utilities from Ron Tirapelli Ford, Inc. in the amount of $29,525.24
Attachments: Approver Report
Purchase of one (1) Ford Explorer for the E.M.A. Director position 559-22
from Ron Tirapelli Ford, Inc. in the amount of $45,000.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Change Order No. 1 for the Eastside Wastewater Treatment Plant 560-22
South Grit Chamber Building Replacement Project to C&T
Construction Inc. in the amount of $38,395.75
Attachments: Approver Report
Change Order No. 3 in the Amount of ($10.41) and Payment 561-22
Estimate No. 11 and Final in the Amount of $173,137.42 for the
Lead Service line Replacement Phase 2C to Austin Tyler
Construction Inc.
Attachments: Approver Report
Amendment No. 1 for Phase I Engineering Services for the 562-22
Theodore Street Bridge over Rock Run Creek Improvement Project
to Ciorba Group Inc. in the amount of $34,594.66 - MFT Sect. No.
19-00522-00-BR
Attachments: TheodoreStreetBridge_Phase I_Supplemental
Scope_20220927
Approver Report
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Amendment No. 1 to the Construction Testing / Soil Boring 563-22
Services for the 2023 Water System Rehabilitation Program to
SEECO Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $36,780.00
Attachments: 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.
Public Hearing Regarding Ordinance Approving a Vacation of 20’ x 565-22
100’ Portion of a Public Alley South of Gross Street (V-4-22) - (TO
BE TABLED)
Attachments: Approver Report
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ORDINANCES:
Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow a Trucking 567-22
Facility that Includes Long Term Cargo Container and Chassis
Storage and Stacking (Not to Exceed Five High), Located at 3350
Channahon Road (ZBA 2022-62)
Attachments: Special Use Permit Ordinance - ZBA 2022-62 Channahon Rd
2022-62 ZBA Staff Report Packet
2022-62 Site Plan
2022-62 Elevations
ZBA Meeting Minutes 102022
Approver Report
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Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow a Banquet 568-22
Hall, a B-3 (general business) use in an I-2 (general industrial)
zoning district, located at 971 Collins Street.
Attachments: Special Use Permit Ordinance_971 Collins Street
Zoning_Board_of_Appeals_22-10-20_Meeting_Minutes
ZBA 2022-59 (971 Collins Street) Staff Report Packet
Approver Report
Ordinance Amending the 2022 Annual Budget for the Purchase of 569-22
a Ford Explorer for the E.M.A. Director Position
Attachments: Ordinance Purch Ford Expl EMA Dir
Approver Report
Ordinances Associated with an Automotive Maintenance and 570-22
Repair Use at 356 N. Scott Street.
A Special Use Permit to allow automotive maintenance and repair
at an existing gas station with accessory car wash and car detail
center, located at 356 N. Scott Street. (Petition 2022-60)
A Variation of Use to allow a B-3 (general business district) use
(automotive maintenance and repair) in a B-2 (central business
district) zone, located at 356 N. Scott Street. (Petition 2022-61)
Attachments: Special Use Permit Ordinance_ZBA 2022-60_356 N. Scott
Street
Ordinance Variation of Use ZBA 2022-61 356 N. Scott Street
Concept Plan for Mtc & Repair Uses
ZBA 2022-60&61 (356 N. Scott Street)
ZBA Minutes
2022-60 Petition
2022-61 Petition
Site Photos
2022-60 & 2022-61
2022-60a & 2022-61a
Approver Report
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Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow a Trucking 571-22
Facility that Includes Long-Term Container and Chassis Storage
and Stacking (Not to Exceed 5 High) and Trailer Parking, Located
at 3850 S. Youngs Road. (Petition 2022-63)
Attachments: Special Use Permit Ordinance_ZBA2022-63_3850 S. Youngs
Road
ZBA 2022-63 3850 S. Youngs Road - Staff Report
ZBA Minutes
2020 Special Use Application._flattened
220906 G330 TRAC Site Plan-24x36
220907 G330 BTS Exhibit_Max Trailer Parking-24x36
220907 G330 Line of Site Exhibit
YOUNGS-ALTA-SHT1-DRAFT
YOUNGS-ALTA-SHT2-DRAFT
2022-63
2022-63a
Approver Report
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution to Declare Surplus Real Estate for Sale 573-22
Attachments: Resolution
Exhibit A - City Surplus Parcels - 221103
Exhibit B - Methods of Selling Surplus RE
Approver Report
Resolution Appropriating Funds for Phase I Engineering Services 574-22
for the Theodore Street Bridge over Rock Run Creek Improvement
Project - MFT Sect. No. 19-00522-00-BR in the amount of
$34,594.66
Attachments: Resolution
Approver Report
Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Lease Amendment between 575-22
the City of Joliet and Will County (10 South Chicago Street)
Attachments: Resolution to Lease 10 S Chicago
Lease Amendment - 10 S Chicago - Will County 221103
Approver Report
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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:
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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