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

INVOCATION: Pastor Herb Brooks, Jr. - St. John's Missionary Baptist Church, 104 E. Zarley Boulevard PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: I. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilman John E. Gerl, Councilwoman Bettye J Gavin, Mayor

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

ABSENT: None.

ALSO PRESENT: City Manager James D. Hock, Corporation Counsel Jeffrey S. Plyman.

II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

Motion to approve the Agenda as written with the following changes - move Council Memo #407-14: Resolution Approving an Honorary Street Name Change for Rudy Mahalik and Licenses and Permit Applications following the Approval of the Agenda was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilman John E. Gerl, Councilwoman Bettye J Gavin, Mayor Thomas

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

NAYS: None.

III. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:

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A. Public Service

Councilman Turk stated the Public Service Committee met 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. He stated the Committee also approved an increase to the IEPA Loan for the Combined Sewer Overflow Project.

IV. PRESENTATION:

A. Mr. Kevin McCanna - Speer Financial

Mr. McCanna, Speer Financial, gave a presentation updating the Mayor and Council concerning the Police Radio and Waterworks and Sewer Revenue Refunding Bonds.

V. CONSENT AGENDA:

A. Approval of Minutes

1. Pre-Council Meeting - August 18, 2014

8-18-14 Minutes

2. Regular Meeting - August 19, 2014

8-19-14 Minutes

The minutes of the Pre-Council Meeting of the Council of the City of Joliet, Illinois held on Monday, August 18, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. and of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Joliet, Illinois held on Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. stand approved as recorded.

B. COUNCIL MEMO #399-14: Position Vacancies

COUNCIL MEMO #399-14

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A communication from the City Manager contained his recommendation that he be authorized to: 1) Fill one Legal - Corporation Counsel Position and 2) Fill one Finance - Accounting Manager Position.

Motion to concur in the recommendations of the City Manager was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Bettye J Gavin. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilman John E. Gerl, Councilwoman Bettye J Gavin, Mayor Thomas

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

NAYS: None. VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS:

None

VII. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:

A. ORDINANCES:

1. COUNCIL MEMO #401-14: Ordinance Approving the Preliminary Plat of CenterPoint Intermodal Center at Joliet Subdivision, Phase Ten and an Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of CenterPoint Intermodal Center at Joliet Subdivision, Phase Ten

COUNCIL MEMO #401-14

a. Ordinance Approving the Preliminary Plat of CenterPoint Intermodal Center at Joliet Subdivision, Phase Ten

Council Memo #401-14 ORDINANCE NO. 17265

b. Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of CenterPoint

Intermodal Center at Joliet Subdivision, Phase Ten

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Council Memo #401-14 ORDINANCE NO. 17266

Councilwoman Quillman stated a meeting with the neighbors the last week of October.

Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #401-14: Ordinance Approving the Preliminary Plat of CenterPoint Intermodal Center at Joliet Subdivision, Phase Ten and an Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of CenterPoint Intermodal Center at Joliet Subdivision, Phase Ten was made by Councilman Robert O’Dekirk. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Bettye J Gavin. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilman John E. Gerl, Councilwoman Bettye J Gavin, Mayor Thomas

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

NAYS: None.

2. COUNCIL MEMO #402-14: Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow Truck and Equipment Servicing and Leasing Operation within an Existing Industrial Building, Located at 1602 Workers Court

COUNCIL MEMO #402-14

The City Manager explained Council Memo #402-14.

Council and staff discussed that the service work will be performed inside the business.

Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #402-14: Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow Truck and Equipment Servicing and Leasing Operation within an Existing Industrial Building, Located at 1602 Workers Court was made by Councilman John E. Gerl. Motion seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilman John E. Gerl, Councilwoman Bettye J Gavin, Mayor Thomas

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

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

NAYS: None. Council Memo #402-14 ORDINANCE NO. 17267

3. COUNCIL MEMO #403-14: Ordinance Declaring Certain Properties as Public Nuisances

COUNCIL MEMO #403-14

Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #403-14: Ordinance Declaring Certain Properties as Public Nuisances was made by Councilman Jim McFarland. Motion seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilman John E. Gerl, Councilwoman Bettye J Gavin, Mayor Thomas

Giarrante, 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 #403-14 ORDINANCE NO. 17268

Mayor, Council, and Corporation Counsel Jeff Plyman discussed securing the building and the property of the Clark Gas Station at 1522 Clement until the City is able to take the next steps in the Public Nuisance process.

4. COUNCIL MEMO #404-14: Ordinance Authorizing City to Borrow Funds from Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Water Pollution Control Loan Program

COUNCIL MEMO #404-14

The City Manager explained Council Memo #404-14.

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Councilman McFarland and the City Manager discussed the increase of borrowed funds from the IEPA for the Combined Sewer Overflow Long Term Control Plan DesPlaines River Combined Sewer Overflow Tunnel Construction Project and U.S. Route 6 Sanitary Sewer Improvements Construction Project, and the use of minority workers to complete these projects.

Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #404-14: Ordinance Authorizing City to Borrow Funds from Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Water Pollution Control Loan Program was made by Councilwoman Bettye J Gavin. Motion seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilman John E. Gerl, Councilwoman Bettye J Gavin, Mayor Thomas

Giarrante, 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 #404-14 ORDINANCE NO. 17269

B. RESOLUTIONS:

1. COUNCIL MEMO #406-14: Resolution Declaring Certain City of Joliet Property as Surplus

COUNCIL MEMO #406-14

The City Manager explained Council Memo #406-14, including the determination where the vehicles will be scraped.

Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #406-14: Resolution Declaring Certain City of Joliet Property as Surplus was made by Councilman Jim McFarland. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Bettye J Gavin. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilman John E. Gerl, Councilwoman Bettye J Gavin, Mayor Thomas

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

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

NAYS: None. Council Memo #406-14 RESOLUTION NO. 6819

2. COUNCIL MEMO #407-14: Resolution Approving an Honorary Street Name Change for Rudy Mahalik

COUNCIL MEMO #407-14

Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #407-14: Resolution Approving an Honorary Street Name Change for Rudy Mahalik was made by Councilman Jim McFarland. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilman John E. Gerl, Councilwoman Bettye J Gavin, Mayor Thomas

Giarrante, 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 #407-14 RESOLUTION NO. 6820

Councilman Turk read a Resolution honorarily naming a portion of Scott Street Rudy Mahalik Way.

Mr. Rudy Mahalik, Jr. thanked the Mayor and Council for honoring his father with honorarily naming a portion of Scott Street Rudy Mahalik Way. He also shared his father's involvement in establishing Will County Crime Stoppers.

3. COUNCIL MEMO #408-14: Resolution Appropriating Funds for the Oneida Street / Prairie Avenue Roadway Improvements Project - 2014

COUNCIL MEMO #408-14

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Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #408-14: Resolution Appropriating Funds for the Oneida Street / Prairie Avenue Roadway Improvements Project - 2014 was made by Councilman Robert O’Dekirk. Motion seconded by Councilman Jim McFarland. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilman John E. Gerl, Councilwoman Bettye J Gavin, Mayor Thomas

Giarrante, 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 #408-14 RESOLUTION NO. 6821

4. COUNCIL MEMO #409-14: Resolution Appropriating Funds for the Eastern Avenue / Stone Street Roadway Project

COUNCIL MEMO #409-14

Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #409-14: Resolution Appropriating Funds for the Eastern Avenue / Stone Street Roadway Project was made by Councilman Jim McFarland. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Bettye J Gavin. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilman John E. Gerl, Councilwoman Bettye J Gavin, Mayor Thomas

Giarrante, 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 #409-14 RESOLUTION NO. 6822

5. COUNCIL MEMO #410-14: Resolution Requesting Authorization to Implement a Tobacco Enforcement Program

COUNCIL MEMO #410-14

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Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #410-14: Resolution Requesting Authorization to Implement a Tobacco Enforcement Program was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug. Motion seconded by Councilman Jim McFarland. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilman John E. Gerl, Councilwoman Bettye J Gavin, Mayor Thomas

Giarrante, 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 #410-14 RESOLUTION NO. 6823

6. COUNCIL MEMO #411-14: Resolution Requesting Authorization to Accept and Implement a FFY 2015 Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant

COUNCIL MEMO #411-14

The City Manager explained Council Memo #411-14.

Councilman Hug and Police Chief Benton discussed a recent road block safety check.

Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #411-14: Resolution Requesting Authorization to Accept and Implement a FFY 2015 Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman. Motion seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilman John E. Gerl, Councilwoman Bettye J Gavin, Mayor Thomas

Giarrante, 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 #411-14 RESOLUTION NO. 6824

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7. COUNCIL MEMO #387-14: Resolution Approving an Economic

Development Agreement with Mickey Oil Company

COUNCIL MEMO #387-14

Corporation Counsel, Jeff Plyman explained Council Memo #387-14 and requested this item be tabled to the next City Council Meeting.

Motion to table COUNCIL MEMO #387-14: Resolution Approving an Economic Development Agreement with Mickey Oil Company was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman. Motion seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilman John E. Gerl, Councilwoman Bettye J Gavin, Mayor Thomas

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

NAYS: None.

Mayor Giarrante asked legal counsel to include a stipulation safe guarding the City of Joliet from losing any money from the agreement entered into with Mickey Oil Company.

8. COUNCIL MEMO #413-14: Resolution Authorizing an Amendment to

an Agreement with Victory Associates L.P. for the Victory Centre of Joliet

COUNCIL MEMO #413-14

The City Manager explained Council Memo #413-14.

Mr. Jerry Finis, General Partner of Pathway Senior Living LLC - DesPlaines, IL, addressed the Mayor and Council concerning the occupancy at the 57 unit Victory Centre.

Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #413-14: Resolution Authorizing an Amendment to an Agreement with Victory Associates L.P. for the Victory Centre of Joliet was made by Councilman John E. Gerl.

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Motion seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilman John E. Gerl, Councilwoman Bettye J Gavin, Mayor Thomas

Giarrante, 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 #413-14 RESOLUTION NO. 6825

9. COUNCIL MEMO #414-14: Resolution Authorizing Certain Employees of the City of Joliet to Sign Checks, Vouchers and Warrants on Behalf of the City of Joliet, Designating Financial Institutions to be Used as Depositories for City Funds

COUNCIL MEMO #414-14

The City Manager explained Council Memo #414-14.

Motion to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #414-14: Resolution Authorizing Certain Employees of the City of Joliet to Sign Checks, Vouchers and Warrants on Behalf of the City of Joliet, Designating Financial Institutions to be Used as Depositories for City Funds was made by Councilman John E. Gerl. Motion seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilman John E. Gerl, Councilwoman Bettye J Gavin, Mayor Thomas

Giarrante, 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 #414-14 RESOLUTION NO. 6826 VIII. BIDS AND CONTRACTS:

A. AWARD OF CONTRACTS:

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1. COUNCIL MEMO #416-14: Request for Authorization to Approve the

Repair to the Well 29D Pump

COUNCIL MEMO #416-14

A communication from the City Manager contained his recommendation that the Mayor and Council approve payment, in the amount of $24,492.00, on behalf of Layne Christensen Company Inc.

2. COUNCIL MEMO #417-14: Request for Authorization to Approve the

Repair to the Well 29D Motor

COUNCIL MEMO #417-14

A communication from the City Manager contained his recommendation that the Mayor and Council approve payment, in the amount of $88,553.00, on behalf of Layne Christensen Company Inc.

3. COUNCIL MEMO #418-14: Request for Authorization to Award a

Contract for the Well 28D Rehabilitation Project

COUNCIL MEMO #418-14

A communication from the City Manager contained his recommendation that the Mayor and Council Award the Contract for the Well 28D Rehabilitation Project, in the amount of $77,474.00, on behalf of Great Lakes Water Group.

4. COUNCIL MEMO #419-14: Request for Authorization to Award a

Contract for the Eastside Wastewater Plant Non-Potable Water System Upgrades Construction Project

COUNCIL MEMO #419-14

A communication from the City Manager contained his recommendation that the Mayor and Council takes the following actions: 1) Award the Contract for the, Eastside Wastewater Plant

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Non-Potable Water Systems Upgrades Project in the amount of $479,492.50, on behalf of P. T. Ferro Construction Co. and 2) Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Engineering Services Agreement for the Eastside Wastewater Plant Non-Potable Water Systems Upgrades, in the amount of $9,805.00, on behalf of Rempe Sharpe and Associates.

5. COUNCIL MEMO #420-14: Request for Authorization to Award a

Contract for the U.S. Route 6 Sanitary Sewer Improvements Construction Project

COUNCIL MEMO #420-14

A communication from the City Manager contained his recommendation that the Mayor and Council takes the following actions: 1) Award the Contract for the U.S. Route 6 Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project, in the amount of $6,602,857.50 on behalf of Steve Spiess Construction Co. and 2) Approve the Professional Services Agreement for the U.S. Route 6 Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project, in the amount of $296,840.00, on behalf of Donohue & Associates, Inc.

6. COUNCIL MEMO #421-14: Request for Authorization to Award a

Contract for the Combined Sewer Overflow Long Term Control Plan DesPlaines River Combined Sewer Overflow Tunnel Construction Project

COUNCIL MEMO #421-14

A communication from the City Manager contained his recommendation that the Mayor and Council takes the following actions: 1) Award the Contract for the Combined Sewer Overflow Long Term Control Plan Des Plaines River Combined Sewer Overflow Tunnel Project, in the amount of $21,360,000.00 on behalf of Joseph J. Henderson & Son, Inc. and 2) Approve the Professional Services Agreement for the Des Plaines River CSO Tunnel Resident Engineering Services, in the amount of $1,601,843.60, on behalf of Hatch Mott MacDonald, LLC/V3 Companies of Illinois Joint Venture.

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7. COUNCIL MEMO #422-14: Request for Authorization to Award a

Contract for the Eastside Wastewater Treatment Plant Influent Pump Station and Screen Replacement Construction Project

COUNCIL MEMO #422-14

A communication from the City Manager contained his recommendation that the Mayor and Council takes the following actions: 1) Award the Contract for the East Side Wastewater Treatment Plant Influent Pump Station and Screen Replacement Project, in the amount of $11,270,000.00 on behalf of Williams Bros. Construction and 2) Approve the Professional Services Agreement for the East Side Wastewater Treatment Plant Influent Pump Station and Screen Replacement Project, in the amount of $422,160.00, on behalf of Donohue & Associates, Inc.

8. COUNCIL MEMO #423-14: Request for Authorization to Approve a

Professional Services Agreement for 2014 Water Main Construction Inspection Services

COUNCIL MEMO #423-14

A communication from the City Manager contained his recommendation that the Mayor and Council approve the Professional Services Agreement for the 2014 Water Main Construction Inspection Services, in the amount of $70,050.00, on behalf of Robert E. Hamilton Consulting Engineers, Inc.

9. COUNCIL MEMO #424-14: Request for Authorization to Award a

Contract for the Oneida Street / Prairie Avenue Roadway Improvement Project - 2014

COUNCIL MEMO #424-14

A communication from the City Manager contained his recommendation that the Mayor and Council award the Oneida Street

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/ Prairie Avenue Roadway Improvements Project - 2014, in the amount of $276,988.02, to P. T. Ferro Construction Co.

10. COUNCIL MEMO #425-14: Request for Authorization to Award a

Contract for the Eastern Avenue / Stone Street Roadway Improvement Project

COUNCIL MEMO #425-14

A communication from the City Manager contained his recommendation that the Mayor and Council award a Contract for the Eastern Avenue / Stone Street Roadway Project, in the amount of $873,044.05, on behalf of P. T. Ferro Construction Co.

11. COUNCIL MEMO #426-14: Request for Authorization to Purchase In-

Squad Computers Using 2014 9-1-1 Surcharge Reallocation Grant Funds

COUNCIL MEMO #426-14

A communication from the City Manager contained his recommendation that the Mayor and Council authorize the purchase of, and payment for, 19 Panasonic Toughbook CF-53 with add-ons and docking equipment from CDS Office Technologies, 1271 Hamilton Parkway, Itasca, Illinois, at a cost of $76,492.

12. COUNCIL MEMO #427-14: Request for Authorization to Award a

Contract for Microsoft Licensing and Services

COUNCIL MEMO #427-14

A communication from the City Manager contained his recommendation that the Mayor and Council award a contract to CDW-G, the low-cost bidder for Microsoft software and services under State of Illinois Contract in a 3-year agreement. The City will pay $15.31 per user per month for users with city-supplied computers. The contract requires 3 annual payments of $102,000 or $360,000 over the three year term.

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Motion to approve Council Memos #416-14 through #427-14 was made by Councilwoman Bettye J Gavin. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilman John E. Gerl, Councilwoman Bettye J Gavin, Mayor Thomas

Giarrante, 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 #429-14: Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 1 and Payment Estimate No. 1 for the 2014 Sidewalk / Curb Replacement Project

COUNCIL MEMO #429-14

A communication from the City Manager contained his recommendation that the Mayor and Council take the following action: 1) Approve Change Order No. 1, a net addition in the amount of $11,222.50 to the 2014 Sidewalk/ Curb Replacement Project and 2) Approve Payment Estimate No. 1, in the amount of $49,965.34, on behalf of Whiteline Construction Inc.

2. COUNCIL MEMO #430-14: Request for Authorization to Approve

Change Order No. 2 and Payment Estimate No. 5 and Final for the Cottage Place / Jasper Street Roadway Project

COUNCIL MEMO #430-14

A communication from the City Manager contained his recommendation that the Mayor and Council take the following action: 1) Approve Change Order No. 2, a net deduction in the amount of ($14,743.71), to the Cottage Place / Jasper Street Roadway Project - MFT Sect. No. 14-00457-00-FP and 2) Approve Payment Estimate

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No. 5 and Final, in the amount of $13,539.64, on behalf of P. T. Ferro Construction Co.

3. COUNCIL MEMO #431-14: Request for Authorization to Approve

Payment for the Asset Management / Work Order System Annual Maintenance (Public Utilities) - 2014

COUNCIL MEMO #431-14

Councilman Hug and Scott Kinsella, Director of Information and Technology, discussed the annual maintenance fee for Public Utilities' work order system.

A communication from the City Manager contained his recommendation that the Mayor and Council approve the maintenance agreement payment for the Fieldport Software, in the amount of $47,725.00, on behalf of Trimble Navigation.

Motion to approve Council Memos #429-14 through #431-14 was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk. Motion seconded by Councilwoman Bettye J Gavin. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilman John E. Gerl, Councilwoman Bettye J Gavin, Mayor Thomas

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

NAYS: None. IX. LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:

A. COUNCIL MEMO #433-14: Issuance of a Class "O" License - Full Outdoor / Beer Garden at 2727 W. Jefferson Street - McBride's on 52

COUNCIL MEMO #433-14

A communication from the Liquor Commissioner regarding the application of Tracy & Brent Stary d/b/a McBrides on 52, Inc. for the issuance of a Class

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“O” Liquor License (Early Close) at 2727 W. Jefferson Street contained his recommendation that the issuance of this license is in the best interest of the City, and therefore, approval is recommended.

Deputy Liquor Commissioner Jim Murphy explained Council Memo #433-14: Issuance of a Class “O” Liquor License at 2727 W. Jefferson Street - McBride's on 52.

X. MAYOR:

A. Mayor Giarrante - Appointments

Mayor Giarrante proposed to appoint James Ghedotte, City of Joliet Finance Director, as the Treasurer for the City of Joliet effective immediately.

Motion to approve Mayor Giarrante - Appointment of James Ghedotte as the Treasurer for the City of Joliet effective immediately was made by Councilman Jim McFarland. Motion seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilman John E. Gerl, Councilwoman Bettye J Gavin, Mayor Thomas

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

NAYS: None. XI. CITY MANAGER:

The City Manager stated the Joliet Police is accepting applications for entry level positions.

XII. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD: XIII. NEW BUSINESS (Not For Final Action Or Recommendation):

Councilwoman Bettye Gavin asked City Staff for assistance with contact information for businesses operating in District 4 and 5.

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VIDEO IS HEREIN INCORPORATED INTO THE OFFICIAL MINUTES

DRAFT MINUTES SUBJECT TO COUNCIL APPROVAL

Councilman McFarland and the City Manager discussed the possibility of new hires in the 2014 budget and the need an active police officer eligibility list. Councilman McFarland discussed adding a downtown beat Police Officer to the 2015 budget, cleaning up downtown for Race Fan Rally, updating Council on fire hydrant repair and outages at the conclusion of the fire hydrant testing, and the possibility of eliminating downtown parking meters.

XIV. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS: XV. CLOSED SESSION to discuss the following subjects:

Motion to enter closed session was made by Councilman Jim McFarland. Motion seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilman John E. Gerl, Councilwoman Bettye J Gavin, Mayor Thomas

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

NAYS: None.

XVI. ADJOURNMENT:

_________________________________ CHRISTA M. DESIDERIO City Clerk