Adding lanes to highways only invites more traffic. As a result of that, the Village of Manhattan sued the Village of Elwood and NorthPoint Development. Just weeks after Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot praised NorthPoint Development at a groundbreaking in Hegewisch, a well-organized grassroots group called Stop NorthPoint LLC, along with numerous decorated veterans and area residents filed an expansive lawsuit Wednesday against the City of Joliet and NorthPoint Development. The controversial project came to Joliet after city council members approved the project, which had previously been rejected in Manhattan and the Village of Elwood. Administrator Friebeles request was ignored. Joliet Drug Dealer Arrested On Briggs Street: Police, Walgreens Pharmacist Attacked After Man Visits Wrong Store: JPD. We have worked with business, civic, and community members on regional transportation and land use plans that allow for additional industrial development while working to minimize the negative impacts of truck traffic and diesel pollution on already overburdened communities.. Midewin is home to some of the rarest habitats in the world. "Administrator Friebele requested the opportunity to ask questions of witnesses, specifically Tom George, Nathaniel Hagedorn, and City Manager of Joliet, Steve Jones. She is a licensed real estate agent in North Carolina. Please email. As with the public hearing before the Plan Commission, the City Council did not place any time restrictions upon representatives of East Gate. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, December 20, 2022, Contacts: Hannah Flath, hannahlee.flath@sierraclub.org, 860-634-0225Emily Reusswig, ereusswig@openlands.org, 312-925-5700Yamys Urbano Valencia, yurbano@openlands.org, 312-863-6287 or 415-712-5427. Mark comes from a family of land developers and dirt movers. NorthPoint's damage would extend to the globally threatened landscapes of Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, which Openlands and Sierra Club have worked to protect for more than 25 years. "Administrator Friebele requested the opportunity to ask questions of witnesses, specifically Tom George, Nathaniel Hagedorn, and City Manager of Joliet, Steve Jones. When she is not working, Bennett spends her time enjoying the great outdoors and can often be found on the water near Dauphin Island, AL and the mountains of Montana. Tuesday's lawsuit also notes that Elwood village administrator Julie Friebele participated in the April 15 Joliet City Council public hearing on NorthPoint and the Joliet City Council did not entertain Friebeles request for additional time. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 31, 2022 CONTACT: John W. Kieken, 708-302-5332 Stop NorthPoint Steps Up Battle to Protect National Prairie, Watersheds, and Environment in Will County Asks Court for Writ of Mandamus Directing Joliet to Read more , Stop NorthPoint LLC will be hosting its first Bingo Night on Saturday Feb 5th at 4:00 PM at Stone City VFW Post 2199 in Joliet. Mark graduated from the Honors College of the University of South Carolina in Columbia. Area residents and conservation groups have long aired concerns about the increased truck traffic, pollution, and impacts to the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie that would be caused by the development. Hwy 80 needs 4 lanes either way. Elwood's lawsuit indicates that public participation was allowed by the city of Joliet over the telephone. Required fields are marked *. Press Conference: Thursday (October 15th, 2020) at 10:30 am We are of the Southeast, deeply rooted in the soil, the culture, the communities. On Wednesday morning WJOL News reported on the cutout that NorthPoint had constructed a cutout onto Route 53 from the work site to move the trucks in and out of the area. We are of the Southeast, deeply rooted in the soil, the culture, the communities. All Rights Reserved. We bring our unmatched inside information and connections to the table. Even better, we bring insights and ideas that put that information to work, because know-how is the whole how in our world. He is a member of the Charleston Chamber of Commerces Leadership Charleston Class of 2023, a member of the South Carolina Economic Developers Association, and the Maritime Association of Charleston. All Rights Reserved. The project had received unanimous approval before Joliet's plan commission. Environmentalists also maintain that the project would damage one of the nations rarest habitats and that intrusive noise, pollution, and construction vibration would make the area inhospitable to wildlife. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Stone City VFW Post 2199, Stone City Drive in Joliet Community Corner Lawsuit Over Proposed Controversial Northpoint Project Heads To Court A judge recently dismissed a motion by the developers of a $2.6 billion manufacturing hub to dismiss the suit . Erin Gallagher The Joliet City Council on Tuesday voted for NorthPoint Development's plans to start building a 2,300-acre industrial park while blocking rival developer CenterPoint Properties from continuing development. The Village of Manhattan issued a press release on both their Facebook page and website detailing the current situation. Elwood's lawsuit indicates that public participation was allowed by the city of Joliet over the telephone. "Members of the public were not allowed to ask any questions. East Gate is also NorthPoint. "The City Council did not entertain Mrs. Coldwater's request for more time pursuant to the procedures the City of Joliet posted. www.theherald-news.com/2020/01/17/northpoint-wants-joliet-park/aj68v21/, www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/ct-sta-northpoint-joliet-annexation-st-0120-20200118-zln3xabqdneylhytnnbs7zjr6a-story.html, www.facebook.com/farmersweekly1921/?__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&eid=ARAqHwA_fCA5A-rzB-R-b4EV-TCSW9FggHMB5wBcWolqPCi2Zk8mxRC7OU8DOv2WjPGtbC7WQNo9Yn3k, www.villageofmanhattan.org/vertical/sites/%7BC299AB89-4140-469A-B02A-149D683060CF%7D/uploads/Press_Release(1).pdf, www.villageofmanhattan.org/index.asp?SEC=C4982099-227F-4ECF-9985-E09E19E62704. who we are Our Stories Making a positive impact in our communities document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Join us in the fight to save our community from destruction. There she learned the ropes of hospitality management and marketing. The discussion between Mayor ODekirk and Mr. Shanahan demonstrates that the City Council preemptively chose not to follow the guidelines it published before the public hearing.". I think it speaks volumes of the ethics of everyone involved, Irvine said. And even after that, they would have to gain approval through the Illinois Commerce Commission, the entity that permanently closed that very same crossing in 2017. Sit down dining, or available carryout, Year around. Erin Gallagher & Associates, LLC The ownership group, and everyone working at this company live and work by these core values on a daily basis. The lawsuit named Joliet and East Gate Development as defendants. Openlands and Sierra Club have long advocated for strong regional and local planning that considers the environment, quality of life, and community input regarding the zoning of industrial developments, said Ann Baskerville, Conservation Organizer with Sierra Club Illinois. Openlands, Sierra Club, and Just Say No To Northpoint joined the lawsuit to protect open spaces and rural farmers agricultural land next to the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie. He also partnered with Greg Norman on Savannah Quarters, a 1,600-acre mixed use community, which is a legacy accomplishment. Opponents of the project insist that the construction of the industrial park would be catastrophic and that adding truck and construction traffic would likely make an already dangerous traffic area more so. An official decision on the project would require a public hearing for annexation and rezoning of property on the Manhattan side of the boundary, as well as the 1,300 acres that NorthPoint intends to pursue with the city of Joliet. In June of this year, NorthPoint began building the 3-million square foot logistics facility west of Route 53 north of Noel Road. In his free time, Alex enjoys playing golf, wing shooting, and spending time exploring the low country with his wife Madeline and their dog Copper. She has experience in strategic coordination of all aspects of real estate development and sales. ", According to the lawsuit, Coldwater requested more time to address the Joliet City Council regarding her concerns. Something went wrong. Administrator Friebeles presentation was abruptly cut-off as she was attempting to read a letter from Steve Jones into the public record," the lawsuit stated. The Village of Elwood, Will County, and the Village of Manhattan have all effectively turned down the project. Joliet's main news radio station reported that Will County Judge Ted Jarz dismissed the lawsuit, indicating in his ruling that Stop NorthPoint could not prove the project was a public nuisance, according to the WJOL report. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Administrator Friebeles request was ignored. Bennett was born and raised in Mobile, Alabama. This article originally appeared on the Joliet Patch, Toronto: Unsold SUVs Are Almost Being Given Away. Your email address will not be published. Area residents and conservation groups have long aired concerns about the increased truck traffic, pollution, and impacts to the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie that would be caused by the development. O'Dekirk was joined in support of the project by fellow council members Pat Mudron, Jan Quillman, Terry Morris, Sherri Reardon and Larry Hug. Funding for the lawsuit comes from dozens, if not hundreds of individuals, businesses, and families who will be directly impacted should Joliet and NorthPoint be allowed to continue. The highly contentious project garnered media attention with the Herald News, Chicago Tribune, and Farmers Weekly Review picking up the story. In addition to her sales and marketing role, she managed contractors and subs to ensure projects were delivered on budget and on time. Residents who live near Noel Road and have had chain-link fences built near their property lines, previously told Patch that they feel like there is nothing they can do to stop the construction from moving forward. Stop NorthPoint LLC has announced that they have filed a lawsuit against the city of Joliet and NorthPoint Development. But opponents of the project say that this plan only worsens life for Joliet-area residents who would be affected by the ongoing construction. -- The fight against the proposed NorthPoint Development industrial park in Will County has won an important victory. The plaintiffs said that the case is not about the issue of land development but that this project is potentially more damaging for local residents than others, which improves the quality of life. JOLIET, IL A lawsuit attempting to stop the construction of a controversial $2.6 billion logistics and light manufacturing hub in Joliet will be heard in court next year after a judge recently . Just weeks after Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot praised NorthPoint Development at a groundbreaking in Hegewisch, a well-organized grassroots group called Stop NorthPoint LLC, along with numerous decorated veterans and area residents filed an expansive lawsuit Wednesday against the City of Joliet and NorthPoint Development. O'Dekirk was joined in support of the project by fellow council members Pat Mudron, Jan Quillman, Terry Morris, Sherri Reardon and Larry Hug. The constant intrusion of light, noise, pollution, and vibration due to increased traffic and the infrastructure required to make space for the installation will damage this site, making it inhospitable to rapidly dwindling species of birds, bats, and other wildlife., Throughout this multi-year battle, NorthPoint and the City of Joliet have repeatedly attempted to stifle our voices, demean our position, and steamroll ahead despite well-reasoned and informed arguments from hundreds of community members and leaders, said, Stephanie Irvine, individual plaintiff, and organizer of Just Say No to NorthPoint, . NorthPoint Development is one of the nation's premier build-to-suit developers with a focus on providing custom real estate solutions for modern industrial warehouses, specialized distribution centers and light manufacturing facilities. The lawsuit, which began in 2020, highlights the previous failed attempts by East Gate-Logistics Park, the company that seeks to build NorthPoint, to gain approval to build the 3,000-acre transportation and storage facility. Sierra Club and "Explore, enjoy and protect the planet" are registered trademarks of the Sierra Club. Your email address will not be published. In the over 40-page document, Stop NorthPoint asks the court to permanently halt Joliet and NorthPoint from developing the gargantuan trucking warehouses nearly five times the size of Midway Airport because the project would force the financial burden onto the Joliet residents and neighboring communities; irreparably harm Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery; jeopardize the safety of school children commuting to school; and would destroy property and quality of life for residents living around the project. SAVANNAH The discussion between Mayor ODekirk and Mr. Shanahan demonstrates that the City Council preemptively chose not to follow the guidelines it published before the public hearing.". Friday Raffle $66,230 and Fish Fry Special, NL VFW Top List Karaoke With Cheryl in the Bar Friday. They have three children: Cora, Charlotte, and Elliot. Irvine, who like most opponents to the NorthPoint plans, predicted the company would use the smaller Joliet annexation to open the door for the Compass Business Park, said the Friday announcement was no surprise. After three hours of public comment at the city council meeting, Patrick Robinson, vice president of development for NorthPoint Development, stressed the potential economic impact for the. The case specifically outlines how the City of Joliet unlawfully attempted to annex these lands and violated the peoples constitutional right to due process. She worked closely with local officials to pull permits, organize inspections, and acquire final certificates of occupancy. We have worked with business, civic, and community members on regional transportation and land use plans that allow for additional industrial development while working to minimize the negative impacts of truck traffic and diesel pollution on already overburdened communities., Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights. On April 17, the Joliet City Council, by a 6-3 vote, approved the pre-annexation proposal for NorthPoint. No Cover, Public Welcome 21+, 35th Annual Arts, Crafts and Food Festival, Mark Skorusa Loan Originator powered by Rocket Mortgage NMLS #2347622, Turano Bread Truck Engulfed In Flames On I-55, Video Of Surrendering Man Killed By Will Co. Sniper Won't Be Released, Taste Of Joliet: Tyler Hubbard, Mitchell Tenpenny For Country Night, Multiple Bomb Threat For Joliet's Hollywood Casino, Angry Gunman Confronts Homeowner On Ingalls: Cops. "Its refreshing to partner with a team that acts as an extension of our own, working together to design and build out the Hanover Township property, executing flawlessly from beginning to end." It contends that city agreements with NorthPoint requires new roads to be built and changes truck restrictions in violation of the MOU. The suit outlines how the City of Joliet unlawfully attempted to annex the property that has been proposed for the hub and, in turn, violated the peoples constitutional right to due process, the plaintiffs said in a news release. Stop NorthPoint lead attorney, Bob Fioretti, will be in attendance. Read more , Kansas City developer NorthPoint produced a tasteless corporate video Christmas card for 2017. Sierra Club 2023.The Sierra Club Seal is a registered copyright, service mark, and trademark of the Sierra Club. Attorneys Bob Fioretti, Richard Linden and Peter Bustamante are representing StopNorth Point in their lawsuit against the city. In March of 2018, it appeared that NorthPoint Development was planning with Elwood to have the entire project - despite planning beyond their agreed upon jurisdiction limits aka boundary agreement. Alex graduated from the University of Georgia with a bachelors degree in Advertising and a minor in Real Estate. The suit was filed in 2020 after Joliet residents who live close to the proposed site of the massive building project have complained about truck traffic, pollution, and environmental effects on the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, the groups said in a news release. ", According to Elwood's lawyers, Joliet's Corporation Counsel Marty Shanahan addressed Mayor Bob O'Dekirk after Julia Coldwater's call was disconnected, saying, "Mayor, as a reminder, if anybody wants if four minutes is not enough, if they send to public comment, I will make them a part of the record and send them out to council. Before joining the North Point team, Alex was a Senior Associate with Franklin Street, a multifamily brokerage firm in Atlanta, GA. He has helped acquire strategic tracts of land and get them entitled and rezoned for large scale industrial warehousing and distribution centers. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Friday Raffle $66,230 and Fish Fry Special, NL VFW Top List Karaoke With Cheryl in the Bar Friday. "As with the public hearing before the Plan Commission, no witnesses were sworn to testify under oath. She is a licensed real estate agent in North Carolina. Tuesday's lawsuit, filed by Mahoney, Silverman & Cross, suggests that Elwood would be negatively impacted by NorthPoint's Compass Business Park by having decreased property values and increased traffic congestion from semi-trucks. If allowed to proceed, the industrial park would degrade Midewin, which is the first national tallgrass prairie in the country, due to light and traffic pollution. "Mrs. Coldwater stated the difficulty she had in presenting without the help of visual evidence," court documents state. The project had received unanimous approval before Joliet's plan commission. We spoke with Village Administrator Kevin Sing who advised that he had first heard of NorthPoints intentions late Thursday. Will County Community Earns a Win Against NorthPoint Development in Latest Lawsuit Ruling. The complaint alleges that NorthPoint failed to comply with multiple terms of the Pre-Annexation Agreement because it failed to provide proof of ownership of the majority of the property, lacks required contiguity, and does not have the necessary approvals for the bridge over Walter Strawn Drive (which is currently in litigation with the Village of Elwood). Elwood's municipal lawyers are Jordan Kielian and Jim Murphy. She has over fifteen years of real estate experience in the Savannah market and has built relationships throughout the industry. An affiliate of NorthPoint Development LLC has started assembling land in the shadow of the Packard Plant on Detroit's east side, including property around Helen Street and East Palmer. "As with the public hearing before the Plan Commission, no witnesses were sworn to testify under oath. Site Design by Msndrstd Creative. UPHE signed onto the Center for Biological Diversity and the Great Salt Lake Audubon's online petition against the development plan. The Sierra Club Illinois Chapter serves a mission to explore, enjoy, and protect the planet, based out of our downtown Chicago office at: 70 E Lake Street, Suite 1500, Chicago, IL 60601 (312) 251-1680 ~ illinois.chapter@sierraclub.org. The lawsuit accuses of Joliet officials of violating the Open Meetings Act in the way they conducted the public hearing for the NorthPoint project. After exploring other fields including health care management with a national firm in Nashville, Bennett decided to return to her roots in Mobile. "There were a number of factors where we feel the people did not get a fair shake or procedure," he said. No Cover, Public Welcome 21+, 35th Annual Arts, Crafts and Food Festival, Mark Skorusa Loan Originator powered by Rocket Mortgage NMLS #2347622, Turano Bread Truck Engulfed In Flames On I-55, Video Of Surrendering Man Killed By Will Co. Sniper Won't Be Released, Taste Of Joliet: Tyler Hubbard, Mitchell Tenpenny For Country Night, Multiple Bomb Threat For Joliet's Hollywood Casino, Angry Gunman Confronts Homeowner On Ingalls: Cops. Cate works directly with clients and industry professionals to coordinate and facilitate projects. Mayor Bob ODekirk and Joliet Attorney Marty Shannahan violated due process by not following the procedures the city published before the hearing. Hugs second largest donor (other than himself) was the amount of $3,500. Cincinnati-Area Industrial Market Finishes Strong In 2017, Looks Forward To Product Upsurge In 2018. As with the public hearing before the Plan Commission, the City Council did not place any time restrictions upon representatives of East Gate. Stay informed on our latest news and calls to action! If you have a disability preventing you from viewing this file, please contact, Joliet native resigns as Chicagos top federal prosecutor. "During the course of the hearing, Julia Baum Coldwater, called in to offer testimony on behalf of herself and her husband. By forging partnerships and keeping our commitments, we are able to assist in job creation and development that puts cities on the map. The village of . Look for the Prarie State Protector eNews the 3rd Monday of each month! Joliet Drug Dealer Arrested On Briggs Street: Police, Walgreens Pharmacist Attacked After Man Visits Wrong Store: JPD. Kielian told Joliet Patch on Wednesday that the lawsuit is more than just allegations that Joliet violated the Open Meeting Law. Its clear that it was always for the bigger project. NorthPoint, a Missouri-based industrial developer, has been eyeing the property, which consists of two parcels including about 175 acres at 4101 Arthur Kill Road, The Real Deal reported in. There is a big difference between being from a place and being of a place. This was the land annexed by Joliet. Sierra Club Foundation promotes climate solutions, conservation, and movement building through a powerful combination of strategic philanthropy and grassroots advocacy. Friday Raffle $66,230 and Fish Fry Special, NL VFW Top List Karaoke With Cheryl in the Bar Friday. The attorneys representing the plaintiffs are Bob Fioretti, Richard Linden and Peter Bustamante. She and her family spend their free time boating, camping, biking, and enjoying life in coastal Georgia. Until Hwy 80 access has been improved their in not any room for the traffic that it will endure. The challenge to the project will now move to trial in 2023. NorthPoints 103 Acres: Everything & Nothing. ", According to Mahoney, Silverman & Cross, "This procedure discussed between Mayor ODekirk and Mr. Shanahan is contrary to the procedures the City of Joliet published before the public hearing. We do not want to keep turning Will County into a barren landscape of freight containers and concrete boxes no matter how much infrastructure we might achieve. Just Say No to NorthPoint intends to continue fighting this development as the same concerns that existed when the project was put forth in Elwood are still relevant today. 2023 NorthPoint Development. The lawsuit, which began in 2020, highlights the previous failed attempts by East Gate-Logistics Park, the company that seeks to build NorthPoint, to gain approval to build the 3,000-acre transportation and storage facility. The Stop NorthPoint lawsuit argues that the NorthPoint Development would be detrimental to the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery and force a financial burden on residents of Joliet and neighboring . Councilwoman Jan Quillman hollered at callers after they hung up and could not respond to Quillman. Public Welcome. The complaint alleges multiple examples of NorthPoints false promises and nightmares in Kansas, which demonstrate what will happen in Will County. Sit down dining, or available carryout, Year around. Joliet Drug Dealer Arrested On Briggs Street: Police, Walgreens Pharmacist Attacked After Man Visits Wrong Store: JPD. The lawsuit contends that Elwood will be obligated to increase its necessary road maintenance and that there will be increased noise in Elwood and an increased burden upon police and fire services. NorthPoint Development previously leased 1 million square feet in the Intermodal Logistics Center to Ariat . "Mrs. Coldwater stated the difficulty she had in presenting without the help of visual evidence," court documents state. On November 29, a judge denied NorthPoints attempt to dismiss the case and allowed plaintiffs Openlands, Sierra Club, and Just Say No to Northpoints lawsuit to move forward for trial in 2023. CenterPoint filed a lawsuit, May 9, seeking to block the NorthPoint project because of the alleged violations of the memorandum of understanding concerning the Houbolt Road bridge project. The village of Elwood is also currently in litigation against the city and recently stopped an annexation vote of 355 acres of land after a Will County Judge ruled that the city plan commission failed to follow proper protocol or procedures during their pre-annexation committee. "Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Illinois Association . January 17, 2020 Joliet and Manhattan to Consider The Entirety of NorthPoint Development's Compass Business Park News broke late Friday, January 17, 2020 that NorthPoint Development intends to annex 1,300 acres into the City of Joliet with the intention of building the full project that was originally laid out in June 2017 (2,200+ acres). Upon motion, participants could be granted an additional four minutes," Elwood's lawsuit stated. Ms. Baur is well versed in entitlement work and has managed the permitting process for land and individual home sales. After graduating from Auburn University, she was awarded an internship at Triple Creek Ranch in Darby, Montana. Marks approach to real estate is relationship-based. On this project Elcan served as the owners representative for the architects, engineers, interior designers, subcontractors, and lenders. Just weeks after Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot praised NorthPoint Development at a groundbreaking in Hegewisch, a well-organized grassroots group called Stop NorthPoint, LLC, along with numerous decorated veterans and area residents filed an expansive lawsuit Wednesday against the City of Joliet and NorthPoint Development. East Gate Logistics, which is hoping to build the industrial park, had petitioned a judge to dismiss the complaint by the three groups. The Stop NorthPoint lawsuit argued that the NorthPoint Development would be detrimental to the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery and force a financial burden on residents of Joliet and neighboring . In addition to sales and revenue growth, Alex was responsible for building and maintaining client relationships across multiple markets including Atlanta, Augusta, Columbus, Valdosta, Macon and Savannah. Mayor Bob ODekirk and Joliet Attorney Marty Shannahan violated due process by not following the procedures the city published before the hearing. Hugs second largest donor (other than himself) was the amount of $3,500. Hwy 53 needs 3 lanes either way. "During the course of the hearing, Julia Baum Coldwater, called in to offer testimony on behalf of herself and her husband. to move forward with the project. All Rights Reserved. NorthPoint did open a case . This experience allowed her to leverage her knowledge of land development and attention to detail to respond to RFPs across multiple disciplines. He is a licensed real estate agent in both Georgia and South Carolina. Kielian told Joliet Patch on Wednesday that the lawsuit is more than just allegations that Joliet violated the Open Meeting Law. Joliet Herald-News: Second lawsuit filed to block NorthPoint plan in Joliet, Joliet Herald-News: Lawsuit seeks to end NorthPoint plan for Joliet, The Joliet Patch: Lawsuit Aims To Stop NorthPoint Joliet Project. The lawsuit named Joliet and East Gate Development as defendants. The project consists of roughly 1,260 acres on Joliet's southern boundaries near Route 53. We have been resolute in our fight, and the judges decision to deny NorthPoint and Joliets dismissal request gives all of us a voice and an opportunity to truly be heard., This case is not against development. 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