COUNCIL – MANAGER FORM 572

Proceedings of the Council of the City of Joliet, Illinois held on December 2, 2014

VIDEO IS HEREIN INCORPORATED INTO THE OFFICIAL MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING of the Council of the City of Joliet, Illinois was held on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at 6:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers, Joliet Municipal Building, 150 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois.

INVOCATION: Deacon Karl Huebner, Holy Family Catholic Church, 600 Brook Forest Drive, PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: I. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Mayor Thomas Giarrante, Councilwoman Bettye J Gavin,

Councilman John E. Gerl, Councilman Jim McFarland, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Robert O’Dekirk, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilman Michael F. Turk.

ABSENT: Councilman Larry E. Hug.

ALSO PRESENT: City Manager James D. Hock, Assistant Corporation Counsel Mary Kucharz.

II. PRESENTATION OF THE PROPOSED 2015 BUDGET

City Manager Jim Hock gave a presentation of the proposed 2015 budget, requested a Special Meeting of the City Council, either December 8th or 9th, to further discuss the budget proposals and prepare a final document to be adopted at the next Regular City Council Meeting.

Councilman O'Dekirk and the City Manager discussed the portion of the budget designated as the Unassigned Fund Balance.

The Mayor and Council discussed their date preference for the Special Meeting to discuss the proposed budget and tentatively decided to hold the meeting on Monday, December 8, 2014.

2015 Budget Presentation

COUNCIL – MANAGER FORM 573

Proceedings of the Council of the City of Joliet, Illinois held on December 2, 2014

VIDEO IS HEREIN INCORPORATED INTO THE OFFICIAL MINUTES

2015 Proposed Budget

Councilman Hug arrived at the meeting at approximately 6:35 p.m.

III. MAYOR:

A. Mayor Giarrante - Appointments IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

Motion to approve the AGENDA as written with the following changes: Remove Council Memo 584-14 Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the Blended Phosphate Solution Purchase 2015 and remove Council Memo #585-14 Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the Manganese Sulfate Purchase 2015 from the Agenda was made by Councilman Jim McFarland. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Bettye J Gavin. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Thomas Giarrante, Councilwoman Bettye J Gavin, Councilman John

E. Gerl, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Jim McFarland, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Robert O’Dekirk, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilman Michael F. Turk.

NAYS: None. V. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:

A. Land Use and Legislative

Councilman Morris stated the Land Use and Legislative Committee met Wednesday, November 19, 2014 in the Planning Conference Room and had a lengthy discussion regarding Council Member's job description. Councilwoman Gavin further defined the discussion the Committee had regarding the job description. He stated Jim Haller presented development policies regarding truck/trailer parking within City limits.

COUNCIL – MANAGER FORM 574

Proceedings of the Council of the City of Joliet, Illinois held on December 2, 2014

VIDEO IS HEREIN INCORPORATED INTO THE OFFICIAL MINUTES

Mayor Giarrante and Assistant Corporation Counsel had a brief discussion concerning the City's current Ordinance and the proposed changes to the Ordinance regarding Council Member’s job description.

Mr. John Sheridan, Councilman Morris, Councilwoman Gavin, and Councilman McFarland briefly discussed reviewing the minutes to the Land Use Meeting as to whether or not the revised Ordinance should go back to the Committee before being presented to the Full Council.

B. Public Service

Councilman Turk stated the Public Service Committee met yesterday afternoon at 4:45 p.m. in the Executive Conference Room and reviewed the contracts, change orders, pay estimates, and final payments and found them all to be in order and recommended their approval.

Councilman McFarland briefly discussed the construction work on Black Road between Larkin Avenue and Springfield Avenue. He also asked residents to contact City Hall with the locations of any restoration work that has not been completed from City water main repairs from last winter.

Mr. Jim Trizna, Director of Public Works, addressed the Mayor and Council concerning the project on Black Road.

VI. CONSENT AGENDA:

A. Approval of Minutes

Pre-Council Meeting - November 17, 2014

11-17-14 Minutes

Regular Meeting - November 18, 2014

11-18-14 Minutes

COUNCIL – MANAGER FORM 575

Proceedings of the Council of the City of Joliet, Illinois held on December 2, 2014

VIDEO IS HEREIN INCORPORATED INTO THE OFFICIAL MINUTES

The minutes of the Pre-Council Meeting of the Council of the City of Joliet, Illinois held on Monday, November 17, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. and of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Joliet, Illinois held on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. stand approved as recorded.

B. Treasurer's Report - September 30, 2014

TREASURERS REPORT - SEPTEMBER 2014

A communication from the City Manager contained his recommendation that the report be received and placed on file.

C. COUNCIL MEMO #564-14: 2015 Budget on File for Public Inspection

and Estimate of the 2014 Property Tax Levies

COUNCIL MEMO #564-14

A communication from the City Manager contained his recommendation that the following actions to be taken as part of the 2015 budget process: 1) Place the tentative 2015 Annual Budget on file for public inspection and 2) Schedule required public hearing for December 16, 2014 and place necessary advertisements in the required papers.

D. COUNCIL MEMO #565-14: Ceridian to ADP Regular Payroll -

October 10, 2014, October 24, 2014, November 7, 2014, and November 21, 2014

COUNCIL MEMO #565-14

A communication from the City Manager contained his recommendation that the reports be received and placed on file.

Motion to concur in the recommendations of the City Manager was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk.

COUNCIL – MANAGER FORM 576

Proceedings of the Council of the City of Joliet, Illinois held on December 2, 2014

VIDEO IS HEREIN INCORPORATED INTO THE OFFICIAL MINUTES

Motion seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Thomas Giarrante, Councilwoman Bettye J Gavin, Councilman John

E. Gerl, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Jim McFarland, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Robert O’Dekirk, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilman Michael F. Turk.

NAYS: None.

VII. LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS: None VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None IX. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:

A. ORDINANCES:

1. COUNCIL MEMO #567-14: Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow a Used Car Detailing Shop in a B-3 District Located at 116 N. Center Street

COUNCIL MEMO #567-14

Councilman McFarland, Councilwoman Quillman, and the City Manager briefly discussed the original Ordinance passed for this property and maximum allowance of 10 vehicles, fire suppression for this property, and regulations on the advertising flags placed in front of businesses throughout the City.

Mr. Jim Haller, Director Community Development, discussed with the Council the policing of the advertising flags.

Councilman McFarland, the owner of the property, and Mr. Haller briefly discussed the Port-A-John pictured in the Council Memo paperwork.

COUNCIL – MANAGER FORM 577

Proceedings of the Council of the City of Joliet, Illinois held on December 2, 2014

VIDEO IS HEREIN INCORPORATED INTO THE OFFICIAL MINUTES

Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #567-14: Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow a Used Car Detailing Shop in a B-3 District Located at 116 N. Center Street was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk. Motion seconded by Councilman John E. Gerl. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Thomas Giarrante, Councilwoman Bettye J Gavin, Councilman John

E. Gerl, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Jim McFarland, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Robert O’Dekirk, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilman Michael F. Turk.

NAYS: None. Council Memo #567-14 ORDINANCE NO. 17299

2. COUNCIL MEMO #568-14: Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to Allow a Resale Shop, a B-3 Use in a B-1 District Located at 1820 W. Jefferson Street and an Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow a Resale Shop in an Existing Commercial Structure Located at 1820 W. Jefferson Street

COUNCIL MEMO #568-14

ADDENDUM - COUNCIL MEMO #568-14

a. Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to Allow a Resale Shop, a B-3 Use in a B-1 District Located at 1820 W. Jefferson Street

Council Memo #568-14 ORDINANCE NO. 17300

b. Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow a Resale

Shop in an Existing Commercial Structure Located at 1820 W. Jefferson Street

Council Memo #568-14 ORDINANCE NO. 17301

COUNCIL – MANAGER FORM 578

Proceedings of the Council of the City of Joliet, Illinois held on December 2, 2014

VIDEO IS HEREIN INCORPORATED INTO THE OFFICIAL MINUTES

Mr. Mike Hansen, attorney for the petitioner, addressed the Mayor and Council concerning the purchase of the building by St. Vincent of DePaul.

Councilwoman Quillman and Councilman O'Dekirk discussed the need for Council to closely review potential businesses on Jefferson Street.

Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #568-14: Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to Allow a Resale Shop, a B-3 Use in a B-1 District Located at 1820 W. Jefferson Street and an Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow a Resale Shop in an Existing Commercial Structure Located at 1820 W. Jefferson Street was made by Councilman Jim McFarland. Motion seconded by Councilman John E. Gerl. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Thomas Giarrante, Councilwoman Bettye J Gavin, Councilman John

E. Gerl, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Jim McFarland, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Robert O’Dekirk, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilman Michael F. Turk.

NAYS: None.

3. COUNCIL MEMO #569-14: Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow an Auto Repair and Sales Facility and Resale Shop for Auto Parts Located at 753 N. Broadway Street

COUNCIL MEMO #569-14

Councilman McFarland made a motion to deny Council Memo #569-14, no second motion was made. Councilman McFarland explained his reason to request the denial.

Mayor, Council, and staff discussed the current use of the building.

Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #569-14: Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow an Auto Repair and Sales Facility and Resale Shop for Auto Parts Located at 753 N. Broadway Street was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk.

COUNCIL – MANAGER FORM 579

Proceedings of the Council of the City of Joliet, Illinois held on December 2, 2014

VIDEO IS HEREIN INCORPORATED INTO THE OFFICIAL MINUTES

Motion seconded by Councilwoman Bettye J Gavin. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Thomas Giarrante, Councilwoman Bettye J Gavin, Councilman

John E. Gerl, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Michael F. Turk. NAYS: Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Jim McFarland, Councilman

Robert O’Dekirk, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman. Council Memo #569-14 ORDINANCE NO. 17302

4. COUNCIL MEMO #570-14: Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow an Indoor Climate Controlled Storage Facility Located at 305 S. Larkin Avenue

COUNCIL MEMO #570-14

Councilman Hug and Attorney Mike Hansen discussed the petitioner's request that the special use permit does not run with the land and is applicable only to DealPoint Merril, LLC, its affiliates and permitted assigns.

Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #570-14: Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow an Indoor Climate Controlled Storage Facility Located at 305 S. Larkin Avenue with the following condition: the special use permit does not run with the land and is applicable only to DealPoint Merril, LLC, its affiliates and permitted assigns was made by Councilman Robert O’Dekirk. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Thomas Giarrante, Councilwoman Bettye J Gavin, Councilman John

E. Gerl, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Jim McFarland, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Robert O’Dekirk, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilman Michael F. Turk.

NAYS: None. Council Memo #570-14 ORDINANCE NO. 17303

COUNCIL – MANAGER FORM 580

Proceedings of the Council of the City of Joliet, Illinois held on December 2, 2014

VIDEO IS HEREIN INCORPORATED INTO THE OFFICIAL MINUTES

5. COUNCIL MEMO #571-14: Ordinance Amending Parking During and After Snowfalls

COUNCIL MEMO #571-14

REVISED - 2014 No SnowPlow Ban

Mr. Trizna stated the map was revised due to errors on the map presented yesterday. Mr. Trizna and Councilwoman Quillman briefly discussed additional streets discussed during Pre-Council yesterday determining the additional streets did not meet the requirements.

Councilman Hug and the City Manager briefly discussed that the City will review any additional requests made by other neighborhoods and bring them to Council if the area meets the requirements.

Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #571-14: Ordinance Amending Parking During and After Snowfalls was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk. Motion seconded by Councilman Jim McFarland. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Thomas Giarrante, Councilwoman Bettye J Gavin, Councilman John

E. Gerl, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Jim McFarland, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Robert O’Dekirk, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilman Michael F. Turk.

NAYS: None. Council Memo #571-14 ORDINANCE NO. 17304

B. RESOLUTIONS:

1. COUNCIL MEMO #573-14: Resolution Requesting Authorization to Enter Into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Will County 9-1-1 Emergency Telephone System Board, ETSB, in Order to Receive a Grant in the amount of $90,440.00

COUNCIL MEMO #573-14

COUNCIL – MANAGER FORM 581

Proceedings of the Council of the City of Joliet, Illinois held on December 2, 2014

VIDEO IS HEREIN INCORPORATED INTO THE OFFICIAL MINUTES

Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #573-14: Resolution Requesting Authorization to Enter Into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Will County 9-1-1 Emergency Telephone System Board, ETSB, in Order to Receive a Grant in the amount of $90,440.00 was made by Councilman Robert O’Dekirk. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Bettye J Gavin. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Thomas Giarrante, Councilwoman Bettye J Gavin, Councilman John

E. Gerl, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Jim McFarland, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Robert O’Dekirk, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilman Michael F. Turk.

NAYS: None. Council Memo #573-14 RESOLUTION NO. 6850

2. COUNCIL MEMO #574-14: Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Grant Agreement Between the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and the City of Joliet for Roof Repairs at Joliet Union Station

COUNCIL MEMO #574-14

ADDENDUM - COUNCIL MEMO #574-14

The City Manager briefly explained the Addendum.

Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #574-14: Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of a Grant Agreement Between the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and the City of Joliet for Roof Repairs at Joliet Union Station was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Bettye J Gavin. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Thomas Giarrante, Councilwoman Bettye J Gavin, Councilman John

E. Gerl, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Jim McFarland, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Robert O’Dekirk, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilman Michael F. Turk.

NAYS: None.

COUNCIL – MANAGER FORM 582

Proceedings of the Council of the City of Joliet, Illinois held on December 2, 2014

VIDEO IS HEREIN INCORPORATED INTO THE OFFICIAL MINUTES

Council Memo #574-14 RESOLUTION NO. 6851

3. COUNCIL MEMO #575-14: Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into a Paratransit Local Share Agreement with PACE and to Apply for Grant Funds Available Under Title XX of the Social Security Act

COUNCIL MEMO #575-14

Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #575-14: Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into a Paratransit Local Share Agreement with PACE and to Apply for Grant Funds Available Under Title XX of the Social Security Act was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Bettye J Gavin. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Thomas Giarrante, Councilwoman Bettye J Gavin, Councilman John

E. Gerl, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Jim McFarland, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Robert O’Dekirk, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilman Michael F. Turk.

NAYS: None. Council Memo #575-14 RESOLUTION NO. 6852

4. COUNCIL MEMO #576-14: Resolution Appropriating MFT Funds for the Hutchins Street (Kelly Avenue - Wilcox Street and Highland Avenue - Cora Street) Roadway Project

COUNCIL MEMO #576-14

Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #576-14: Resolution Appropriating MFT Funds for the Hutchins Street (Kelly Avenue - Wilcox Street and Highland Avenue - Cora Street) Roadway Project was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman. Motion seconded by Councilman Robert O’Dekirk. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Thomas Giarrante, Councilwoman Bettye J Gavin, Councilman John

COUNCIL – MANAGER FORM 583

Proceedings of the Council of the City of Joliet, Illinois held on December 2, 2014

VIDEO IS HEREIN INCORPORATED INTO THE OFFICIAL MINUTES

E. Gerl, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Jim McFarland, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Robert O’Dekirk, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilman Michael F. Turk.

NAYS: None. Council Memo #576-14 RESOLUTION NO. 6853 X. BIDS AND CONTRACTS:

A. AWARD OF CONTRACTS:

1. COUNCIL MEMO #578-14: Request for Authorization to Award the Contract for the Demolition of 500 Shelby Street

COUNCIL MEMO #578-14

A communication from the City Manager contained his recommendation that the Mayor and Council Award a Contract for the demolition of 500 Shelby Street to Green Demolition, Inc. in the amount of $27,245.00.

2. COUNCIL MEMO #579-14: Request for Authorization to Purchase

Boots for the Fire Department

COUNCIL MEMO #579-14

A communication from the City Manager contained his recommendation that the Mayor and Council approve the purchase of 211 pairs of Haix Black Eagle 20M Boots from Joliet Clothing Mart in the amount of $27,430.00.

3. COUNCIL MEMO #580-14: Request for Authorization to Approve an

Engineering Services Agreement for the Water Treatment Plant Filter Media Study

COUNCIL MEMO #580-14

COUNCIL – MANAGER FORM 584

Proceedings of the Council of the City of Joliet, Illinois held on December 2, 2014

VIDEO IS HEREIN INCORPORATED INTO THE OFFICIAL MINUTES

A communication from the City Manager contained his recommendation that the Mayor and Council approve the Engineering Services Agreement for the Water Treatment Plant Filter Media Study, in the amount of $24,590.00, on behalf of Lockwood, Andrews & Newman, Inc.

4. COUNCIL MEMO #581-14: Request for Authorization to Award a

Contract for the Rehabilitation to the Column Pipe for Well 29D

COUNCIL MEMO #581-14

A communication from the City Manager contained his recommendation that the Mayor and Council take the following actions: 1) Approve Change Order No. 1, a net addition in the amount of $10,646.00, to Purchase Order No. 129723 for rehabilitation of the Well 29D column pipe and 2) Approve Payment No. 1 and Final, in the amount of $30,443.00, on behalf of Layne Christensen Company Inc.

5. COUNCIL MEMO #582-14: Request for Authorization to Approve

Public Utilities Electrical Maintenance Service Contract - 2015

COUNCIL MEMO #582-14

A communication from the City Manager contained his recommendation that the Mayor and Council award a Job Order Contracting Agreement for the Public Utilities Electrical Maintenance Service Agreement, in a time and material format not to exceed $256,870.00, on behalf of Elliott Electric, Inc.

6. COUNCIL MEMO #583-14: Request for Authorization to Award a

Contract for the 2015 Wastewater Treatment Plant Refuse Disposal Contract

COUNCIL MEMO #583-14

COUNCIL – MANAGER FORM 585

Proceedings of the Council of the City of Joliet, Illinois held on December 2, 2014

VIDEO IS HEREIN INCORPORATED INTO THE OFFICIAL MINUTES

A communication from the City Manager contained his recommendation that the Mayor and Council Award a Contract for the 2015 Wastewater Treatment Plant Refuse Disposal, in the amount of $51,536.92, on behalf of Allied Waste Transportation Inc.

7. COUNCIL MEMO #584-14: Request for Authorization to Award a

Contract for the Blended Phosphate Solution Purchase - 2015

COUNCIL MEMO #584-14

The City Clerk stated Council Memo #584-14 was removed from the Agenda.

8. COUNCIL MEMO #585-14: Request for Authorization to Award a

Contract for the Manganese Sulfate Purchase - 2015

COUNCIL MEMO #585-14

The City Clerk stated Council Memo #585-14 was removed from the Agenda.

9. COUNCIL MEMO #586-14: Request for Authorization to Award a

Contract for the 2015 Sodium Hypochlorite Solution Purchase

COUNCIL MEMO #586-14

A communication from the City Manager contained his recommendation that the Mayor and Council authorize the award for the 2015 Sodium Hypochlorite Solution purchase, in the amount of $.988 per gallon of solution, not to exceed $198,588.00,on behalf of Univar.

10. COUNCIL MEMO #587-14: Request for Authorization to Award a

Contract for the 2015 Sodium Permanganate Solution Purchase

COUNCIL MEMO #587-14

COUNCIL – MANAGER FORM 586

Proceedings of the Council of the City of Joliet, Illinois held on December 2, 2014

VIDEO IS HEREIN INCORPORATED INTO THE OFFICIAL MINUTES

A communication from the City Manager contained his recommendation that the Mayor and Council take the following actions: 1) Reject the low bid from Shannon Chemical Corporation and 2) Request for authorization to award for the 2015 Sodium Permanganate Solution purchase, in the amount of $6.69 per gallon of solution, not to exceed $216,087.00, on behalf of Carus Corporation.

11. COUNCIL MEMO #588-14: Request Authorization to Award Contracts

for the 2015 Biosolids Disposal Program

COUNCIL MEMO #588-14

A communication from the City Manager contained his recommendation that the Mayor and Council take the following actions: 1) Authorize the award of a Contract for the 2015 Biosolids Disposal Program at the Contract price of $883,902.74 on behalf of Stewart Spreading, LLC.; 2) Authorize the award of a Professional Services Contract, in an amount not to exceed $70,110.00, on behalf of Land Treatment Alternatives; and 2) Approve the continuing policy of providing payments to growers for making land available for the application of sludge.

12. COUNCIL MEMO #589-14: Request for Authorization to Award a

Contract for Professional Services for Radiological Testing for the Utilities Department - 2015

COUNCIL MEMO #589-14

A communication from the City Manager contained his recommendation that the Mayor and Council Award a Contract to conduct radiological testing for 2015, in the amount of $41,000.00, on behalf of Environmental Inc. Midwest Labs.

13. COUNCIL MEMO #590-14: Request for Authorization to Award a

Contract for NPDES Compliance Analytical Testing Services - 2015

COUNCIL – MANAGER FORM 587

Proceedings of the Council of the City of Joliet, Illinois held on December 2, 2014

VIDEO IS HEREIN INCORPORATED INTO THE OFFICIAL MINUTES

COUNCIL MEMO #590-14

A communication from the City Manager contained his recommendation that the Mayor and Council Award a Contract for the 2015 NPDES compliance testing, in the amount of $37,500.00, to Suburban Laboratory, LLC.

14. COUNCIL MEMO #591-14: Request for Authorization to Purchase

IWIN Computers

COUNCIL MEMO #591-14

A communication from the City Manager contained his recommendation that the Mayor and Council authorize the purchase of, and payment for, the following equipment from CDS Office Technologies, 780 Belden Avenue, Suite A, Addison, Illinois (fax 630/305-9034): (50) complete in-car computers at a total cost of $207,546; (25) Havis Brother mobile printers and printer equipment at a total cost of $11,303; and (76) 4 GB RAM for upgrading the current in-car computers at a total cost of $4,484. Funds for these purchases are available in Capital Line Item 320-2548-421-90-85.

Motion to approve Council Memos #578-14 through #583-14 and Council Memos #586-14 through #591-14 was made by Councilwoman Bettye J Gavin. Motion seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Thomas Giarrante, Councilwoman Bettye J Gavin, Councilman John

E. Gerl, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Jim McFarland, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Robert O’Dekirk, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilman Michael F. Turk.

NAYS: None.

B. AMENDMENTS, CHANGE ORDERS AND PAYMENTS:

1. COUNCIL MEMO #593-14: Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 6 for the Knight E/A, Inc. Professional Architectural

COUNCIL – MANAGER FORM 588

Proceedings of the Council of the City of Joliet, Illinois held on December 2, 2014

VIDEO IS HEREIN INCORPORATED INTO THE OFFICIAL MINUTES

and Engineering Services Contract for the Joliet Multi-Modal Regional Transportation Center

COUNCIL MEMO #593-14

A communication from the City Manager contained his recommendation that the Mayor and Council approve Change Order No. 6, in the amount of $421,470 to Knight E/A, Inc. for the Architectural and Engineering Services for the Joliet Multi-Modal Regional Transportation Center.

2. COUNCIL MEMO #594-14: Request for Authorization to Approve

Change Order No. 1 for the 2014 Utilities Electrical Maintenance Service Contract

COUNCIL MEMO #594-14

A communication from the City Manager contained his recommendation that the Mayor and Council approve Change Order No. 1, a net increase in the amount of $28,600.00, for the 2014 Utilities Electrical Maintenance Service Contract.

3. COUNCIL MEMO #595-14: Request for Authorization to Approve

Change Order No. 1 and Payment Estimate No. 4 for the Hutchins Street (Kelly Avenue - Wilcox Street and Highland Avenue - Cora Street) Roadway Project

COUNCIL MEMO #595-14

A communication from the City Manager contained his recommendation that the Mayor and Council approve the MFT Resolution appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds.

Motion to approve Council Memos #593-14 through #595-14 was made by Councilwoman Bettye J Gavin. Motion seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk. Motion carried by the following vote:

COUNCIL – MANAGER FORM 589

Proceedings of the Council of the City of Joliet, Illinois held on December 2, 2014

VIDEO IS HEREIN INCORPORATED INTO THE OFFICIAL MINUTES

AYES: Mayor Thomas Giarrante, Councilwoman Bettye J Gavin, Councilman John E. Gerl, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Jim McFarland, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Robert O’Dekirk, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilman Michael F. Turk.

NAYS: None.

Councilman McFarland and Councilman Turk briefly discussed in Council Memo #593-14 the keeping of the Union Depot Tower that was slated for demolition.

XI. CITY MANAGER:

The City Manager stated this is the last week for yard waste pick-up. XII. NEW BUSINESS (Not For Final Action Or Recommendation):

Councilwoman Quillman asked Councilman O'Dekirk if any Rialto Square Theatre Board members would be present at the Council meeting to address the new marquee for the Theatre.

Councilwoman Gavin asked Mr. Haller to investigate special use permit requests for 809 Woodruff Road.

Councilman Hug asked for clarification of the expiring electrical aggregation program. The City Clerk and City Manager responded.

Ms. Mary Beth Gannon, 513 Western Avenue, addressed the Mayor and Council concerning the Rialto Square Theatre.

XIII. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:

Motion to approve Ms. Joyce Craig to address the Mayor and Council was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Bettye J Gavin. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Thomas Giarrante, Councilwoman Bettye J Gavin, Councilman John

E. Gerl, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Jim McFarland, Councilman

COUNCIL – MANAGER FORM 590

Proceedings of the Council of the City of Joliet, Illinois held on December 2, 2014

VIDEO IS HEREIN INCORPORATED INTO THE OFFICIAL MINUTES

Terry Morris, Councilman Robert O’Dekirk, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilman Michael F. Turk.

NAYS: None.

Ms. Joyce Craig, 1315 Rowell, addressed the Mayor and Council concerning St. Mary Carmelite building.

Mr. Chris Pedersen, 702 Vine Street, addressed the Mayor and Council concerning the involvement of municipalities in State laws.

XIV. CLOSED SESSION to discuss the following subjects:

Motion to enter closed session was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman. Motion seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Thomas Giarrante, Councilwoman Bettye J Gavin, Councilman John

E. Gerl, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Jim McFarland, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Robert O’Dekirk, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilman Michael F. Turk.

NAYS: None.

XIV. ADJOURNMENT:

_________________________________ CHRISTA M. DESIDERIO City Clerk