Joliet public meetings in 2024

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will approve the minutes from the November 21, 2024 meeting and hold public hearings on three petitions. Petition 2024-59 seeks a variation to allow construction of a new single‑family home at 1115 Cora Street (Council District #4). Petition 2024-60 requests a special use permit for an automobile storage lot at 115 N. Center Street (Council District #5). Petition 2024-61 proposes an amendment to a variation of use to permit a six‑unit residence at 515 Summit Street (Council District #4).

• Approve Zoning Board of Appeals meeting minutes dated 11‑21‑24
• Petition 2024-59: variation for new single‑family home at 1115 Cora Street
• Petition 2024-60: special use permit for automobile storage lot at 115 N. Center Street
• Petition 2024-61: amendment to variation for six‑unit residence at 515 Summit Street

The Joliet Zoning Board of Appeals denied a series of variations for a new single-family home at 1115 Cora Street (3-3 vote), approved a special use permit denial for an auto storage lot at 115 N. Center Street, and approved an amendment to a variation of use for a six-unit residence at 515 Summit Street. The board also approved the November 21, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Denied variations for new single-family home at 1115 Cora Street (3-3 vote)
• Denied special use permit for auto storage lot at 115 N. Center Street (6-0)
• Approved variation of use amendment for six-unit residence at 515 Summit Street (6-0)
• Approved November 21, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)

Plan Commission

The Joliet Plan Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss several items for the Prairie Landing Subdivision at 2200 Essington Road. Items include a preliminary Planned Unit Development (PUD‑12‑24), a final Planned Unit Development (PUD‑13‑24) that is slated to be tabled, and a zoning reclassification (Z‑3‑24) of 17.9 acres from R‑4 and B‑3 to R‑2. The commission will decide whether to adopt or table these proposals.

• Reclassification of 17.9 acres at 2200 Essington Road from R‑4 (Multi‑Family Residential) and B‑3 (General Business) to R‑2 (Single‑Family Residential) (Z‑3‑24).
• Preliminary Planned Unit Development of Prairie Landing Subdivision (PUD‑12‑24) at 2200 Essington Road.
• Final Planned Unit Development of Prairie Landing Subdivision (PUD‑13‑24) at 2200 Essington Road – marked to be tabled.

The Joliet Plan Commission approved the preliminary Planned Unit Development (PUD-12-24) and the associated rezoning (Z-3-24) for the Prairie Landing Subdivision at 2200 Essington Road, changing 17.9 acres from R-4 and B-3 to R-2 zoning. The final PUD (PUD-13-24) was tabled. All votes were unanimous among the seven commissioners present, with two absent.

• Approved preliminary PUD for Prairie Landing Subdivision (PUD-12-24) (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 17.9 acres at 2200 Essington Road from R-4/B-3 to R-2 (Z-3-24) (7-0)
• Tabled final PUD for Prairie Landing Subdivision (PUD-13-24) (7-0)

Joliet Historic Preservation Commission

The Joliet Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Certificate of Appropriateness. The body is reviewing a request for replacement doors at the former Ottawa Street Methodist Church, now the Joliet Area Historical Museum.

• Public Hearing: COA- 4-2024 for replacement doors at 19 W. Cass Street

The Joliet Historic Preservation Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA-4-2024) for replacement doors at 19 W. Cass Street, the former Ottawa Street Methodist Church and current Joliet Area Historical Museum. The motion passed 5-0 with three abstentions and one absence. Staff recommended against including a center panel in the doors, and the applicant noted the panel was a preference, not a structural requirement.

• Approved COA-4-2024 for replacement doors at 19 W. Cass Street (5-0, 3 abstentions)
• Approved minutes of the August 28, 2024 regular meeting (7-0, 1 abstention)

Land Use and Economic Development Committee

The Land Use and Economic Development Committee met and approved the minutes from the November 25, 2024 meeting. The only agenda item was a discussion of a partnership with IKEA to apply for a Transportation Improvement Program grant for EV chargers; no vote was taken on this item. The meeting adjourned without any other substantive decisions.

• Approved minutes from 11-25-24 meeting (2-0, one absent)
• Discussed IKEA partnership for Transportation Improvement Program grant; no vote required
• Adjourned meeting (2-0, one absent)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider the 2025 annual budget and tax levies for specific Special Service Areas. The body is also deciding on several infrastructure contracts and the establishment of a business continuity grant program.

• Ordinance approving the 2025 Fiscal Year Annual Budget
• Contract for 2025 Motor Fuel Purchase with Al Warren Oil Company Inc. for $1,444,100.00
• Purchase of a New Freightliner - National Crane 8100D for $257,024.00
• Ordinance authorizing a Business Continuity Grant Program for Chicago Street businesses
• Contract for 652 Collins Street Alley Drainage Improvements for $57,509.00

The Joliet City Council approved the 2025 fiscal year budget and adopted an ordinance amending the motor fuel tax, which includes an increase in the diesel fuel tax. The council also approved a $1.44 million contract for 2025 motor fuel purchases, a business continuity grant program for Chicago Street businesses, and several other contracts and ordinances. The votes were mostly unanimous, with Councilman Larry E. Hug absent and occasional dissenting votes.

• Approved 2025 Fiscal Year Annual Budget (Ordinance 18704) (8-0)
• Approved motor fuel tax amendment (Ordinance 18707) (8-0)
• Approved $1,444,100 contract for 2025 motor fuel to Al Warren Oil Company (8-0)
• Approved business continuity grant program for Chicago Street businesses (Resolution 8095) (8-0)
• Approved ordinance authorizing property acquisition by purchase or eminent domain (Ordinance 18703) (6-2)
• Approved Axon AI Bundle contract (7-1)
• Approved health benefit plan options for retirees (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved consent agenda including multiple contracts and change orders (8-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider ordinances for tax levies in two special service areas, a tax abatement for general obligation bonds, and a $3.5 million loan to the Joliet Public Library. The committee also will vote on an amendment to the motor fuel tax, a resolution for para transit services with Pace and Kendall County, and approval of health benefit plan options for retirees.

• $3.5M loan agreement with Joliet Public Library (TMP-8044)
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 28 (motor fuel tax) with updated gasoline and diesel rates (TMP-8001)
• Tax abatement for $3.665M (Series 2020A) and $93.595M (Series 2022) general obligation bonds (TMP-7999)
• Tax levies for 1996 Joliet Special Service Area Number Fourteen (City Center) and 2009 Special Service Area Number Seven (Park Hill) (TMP-7997, TMP-7998)
• Resolution for para transit service agreements with Pace and Kendall County under Title XX (TMP-8000)

The Finance Committee voted 2-0 (with one member absent) to recommend seven agenda items to the full council, including tax levies for two special service areas, a bond abatement ordinance, a Pace/Kendall County service agreement, a motor fuel tax amendment, a $3.5 million loan agreement with the Joliet Public Library, and retiree health benefit plan options. The committee also approved the November monthly financial report, travel expenses, and the December personnel summary report. No public comments were heard, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved and moved to full council: 2024 tax levy for Joliet City Center SSA (TMP-7997) (2-0)
• Approved and moved to full council: 2024 tax levy for Park Hill Subdivision SSA (TMP-7998) (2-0)
• Approved and moved to full council: 2024 GO bond abatement ordinance (TMP-7999) (2-0)
• Approved and moved to full council: Pace/Kendall County service agreement and grant acceptance (TMP-8000) (2-0)
• Approved and moved to full council: Motor fuel tax ordinance amendment (TMP-8001) (2-0)
• Approved and moved to full council: $3,500,000 loan agreement with Joliet Public Library (TMP-8044) (2-0)
• Approved and moved to full council: Retiree health benefit plan options (TMP-8053) (2-0)
• Approved November financial report, travel expenses, and December personnel summary (TMP-7957, TMP-7958, TMP-7959) (2-0)

Pre-Council Meeting

The Joliet City Council will consider several items including the approval of the 2025 fiscal year budget, a motor fuel tax ordinance amendment, and a business continuity grant program for Chicago Street businesses. The consent agenda includes contract awards for motor fuel purchase ($1,444,100), a crane purchase ($257,024 after trade-in), and police station upgrades. A closed session is scheduled for personnel, collective bargaining, land acquisition, and litigation.

• Ordinance approving 2025 Fiscal Year Annual Budget (605-24)
• Award of contract for 2025 Motor Fuel Purchase to Al Warren Oil Company for $1,444,100 (598-24)
• Ordinance amending Chapter 28 motor fuel tax (608-24)
• Presentation and award of contract for Axon AI Bundle (599-24)
• Ordinance authorizing Business Continuity Grant Program with City Center Partnership (603-24)

The pre-council meeting was largely a review session ahead of the regular council meeting. The council heard presentations on the proposed 2025 budget, a $1.44 million motor fuel purchase contract, and the Axon AI bundle for police. No formal votes were taken during this pre-council meeting; all items were discussed and are scheduled for action at the regular meeting.

• No formal decisions made; all items were discussed for the upcoming regular meeting
• Reviewed 2025 Fiscal Year Annual Budget ordinance (605-24)
• Reviewed 2025 Motor Fuel Purchase contract with Al Warren Oil Company Inc. for $1,444,100.00 (598-24)
• Reviewed Axon AI Bundle contract (599-24)
• Reviewed Business Continuity Grant Program ordinance for Chicago Street businesses (603-24)
• Reviewed ordinance authorizing property acquisition by purchase or eminent domain (604-24)
• Reviewed motor fuel tax ordinance amendment (608-24)
• Reviewed resolution for Dial-a-Ride and 511 Bus Route service agreements (611-24)

Public Service Committee

The Public Service Committee will consider awarding several contracts, including a $1.44 million motor fuel purchase and a $257,024 crane truck. It will also review change orders and final payments for water main and sewer projects. No ordinances or resolutions are scheduled for final action.

• Award of contract for 2025 motor fuel purchase to Al Warren Oil Company for $1,444,100
• Purchase of one Freightliner crane truck from Runnion Equipment for $257,024 (after $75,000 trade-in)
• Award of contract for Number 3 blower refurbishment at Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant to Air Blower Services for $39,944
• Award of contract for 652 Collins Street Alley Drainage Improvements to Construction by CAMCO for $57,509
• Change Order No. 7 for Plainfield Road water main improvements, decreasing cost by $1,305,802, with final payment of $514,329

The Public Service Committee recommended approval of four contracts and three change orders/final payments to the full City Council. All recommendations passed with a 2-0 vote (Chairman Hug absent). The contracts include a blower refurbishment, alley drainage improvements, motor fuel purchase, and a new crane truck. The change orders involve decreased amounts and final payments for water main and interceptor projects.

• Recommended $39,944 contract for Number 3 Blower Refurbishment at Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant to Air Blower Services, Inc. (2-0)
• Recommended $57,509 contract for 652 Collins Street Alley Drainage Improvements to CAMCO, Inc. (2-0)
• Recommended $1,444,100 contract for 2025 Motor Fuel Purchase to Al Warren Oil Company Inc. (2-0)
• Recommended $257,024 purchase of Freightliner National Crane 8100D from Runnion Equipment Co. (2-0)
• Recommended Change Order No. 1 for Bluff Street Interceptor Rehabilitation to Insituform Technologies USA LLC, decreased $54,403.25, final payment $60,411.89 (2-0)
• Recommended Change Order No. 5 for Joliet Ottawa Water Main Improvements to Trine Construction Corp, decreased $465,768.17, final payment $1,458,013.78 (2-0)
• Recommended Change Order No. 7 for Plainfield Road Water Main Improvements to Trine Construction Corp, decreased $1,305,802.22, final payment $514,329.44 (2-0)

Joint Review Board

The Joint Review Board will conduct a review of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) reports from fiscal years 2022 and 2023. The meeting also includes the selection of a chairperson and a public member.

• Review of City Center - TIF #2
• Review of Cass Street - TIF #3
• Review of Presence Saint Joseph - TIF #4
• Review of Downtown - TIF #5
• Review of Silver Cross - TIF #6 and Rock Run - TIF #7

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will elect a Chair and Vice Chair. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding a preliminary Planned Unit Development and zoning reclassifications for the Vista Ridge Subdivision at 8301 Caton Farm Road.

• Election of Plan Commission Chair
• Election of Plan Commission Vice Chair
• Public hearing for preliminary PUD-9-24: Vista Ridge Subdivision (8301 Caton Farm Road)
• Zoning reclassification for 8301 Caton Farm Road from R-1B and R-4 to R-2 and R-4

The Joliet Plan Commission approved the preliminary Planned Unit Development (PUD-9-24) for the Vista Ridge Subdivision at 8301 Caton Farm Road, along with a zoning reclassification (Z-2-24) for part of the property. The final PUD phases (PUD-10-24 and PUD-11-24) were withdrawn. The commission also elected John Kella as chair and tabled the vice chair election.

• Approved preliminary PUD for Vista Ridge Subdivision (PUD-9-24) (5-2)
• Approved zoning reclassification of part of 8301 Caton Farm Road (Z-2-24) (5-2)
• Withdrawn: final PUD for Vista Ridge Phase 1 (PUD-10-24)
• Withdrawn: final PUD for Vista Ridge Phase 2 (PUD-11-24)
• Elected John Kella as Plan Commission Chair (7-0)
• Tabled election of Plan Commission Vice Chair (7-0)
• Approved minutes from 11-21-24 meeting (7-0)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

This meeting consists largely of procedural items. The board will consider a written complaint and may enter closed session. No votes on hiring or discipline are listed on the agenda.

• Filing of written complaint pursuant to board rules
• Closed session (possible personnel or disciplinary matter)
• New or old business, not for final action or recommendation
• Public comment periods for agenda and non-agenda items

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners voted unanimously to schedule a hearing for January 13, 2025, regarding charges filed by Chief Evans against Police Officer Alfonso Sanchez (star 277) for alleged violations of department general orders. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Set hearing date to 1/13/2025 for Officer Alfonso Sanchez disciplinary charges (5-0)

Tree Advisory Board

The Joliet Tree Advisory Board will meet December 5, 2024 to discuss the Tree City USA application status, several grants (including an Inflation Reduction Act grant), a growing contract, Arbor Day school plans, and a new board member. The agenda is largely informational with no final actions scheduled.

• Tree City USA Application Status
• CN / AIB Grant
• Growing Contract
• Inflation Reduction Act Grant
• Arbor Day School and New Board Member

The Joliet Tree Advisory Board voted to recommend that tree watering bags not be included in the Growing Contract. The board also discussed the Tree City USA application, a CN/AIB grant, and the Inflation Reduction Act grant, but took no final action on those items.

• Recommended removing tree watering bags from Growing Contract (5-0)
• Approved October 3, 2024 meeting minutes with small edit (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding the 2025 Fiscal Year Annual Budget and the 2024 Property Tax Levy. The body is also considering several high-value contracts for road resurfacing and emergency vehicles.

• Public hearing for the 2025 Fiscal Year Annual Budget
• Public hearing for the 2024 Property Tax Levy and related ordinances for the City and Public Library
• Award of 2024 Resurfacing Contracts C and D to Gallagher Asphalt for $2,669,777.47 and $2,592,888.98
• Purchase of six Horton Ambulances from Foster Coach totaling $2,294,634.00
• Award of Elgin Avenue Road Repair Project to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. for $48,367.00

The Joliet City Council approved the 2024 property tax levy for the city and library, despite public opposition, and awarded two road resurfacing contracts totaling over $5.26 million to Gallagher Asphalt. The council also approved the purchase of four ambulances, a consent agenda with numerous contracts and change orders, and several resolutions for road projects and intergovernmental agreements.

• Adopted 2024 city property tax levy ordinance (6-2, Guerrero absent)
• Adopted 2024 library property tax levy ordinance (5-3, Guerrero absent)
• Approved $2,669,777.47 resurfacing Contract C to Gallagher Asphalt (8-0)
• Approved $2,592,888.98 resurfacing Contract D to Gallagher Asphalt (8-0)
• Approved $1,529,756.00 purchase of four Horton ambulances (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda including snow removal contract, Elgin Ave repair, and multiple change orders (8-0)
• Adopted budget amendment for AEDs, life rings, and fire station reconfigurations (8-0)
• Approved MOU with Joliet Township and IDOT traffic management agreement (8-0)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review several procurement items, including two haz‑mat trailers for the fire department, two and four Horton ambulances for the fire department, an audio‑visual upgrade for the police community room, a glass window upgrade for the police records department, and an Axon AI bundle contract. The committee will also consider an ordinance amending the 2024 budget for AEDs, life rings, and fire‑station office reconfigurations. All items are presented for committee discussion and possible approval.

• Purchase of 2 Haz‑Mat trailers from Morris Trailer for $64,904.00 (TMP-7926)
• Purchase of 2 Horton ambulances from Foster Coach for $764,878.00 (TMP-7928)
• Purchase of 4 Horton ambulances from Foster Coach for $1,529,756.00 (TMP-7929)
• Authorization for a $59,042.37 audio‑visual system upgrade in the police community room (TMP-7953)
• Ordinance amending the 2024 budget for AEDs, life rings, and fire‑station office reconfigurations (TMP-7917)

The committee recommended approval for several fire and police department equipment purchases, including six new ambulances and two hazardous materials trailers. They also authorized upgrades to the police department's community room and records department windows, as well as an AI software contract. Additionally, the committee recommended a budget amendment to fund AEDs, life rings, and fire station office reconfigurations.

• Approved minutes from 11/4/2024 (3-0)
• Recommended $64,904 purchase of 2 Haz-Mat trailers (3-0)
• Recommended $764,878 purchase of 2 Horton ambulances (3-0)
• Recommended $1,529,756 purchase of 4 Horton ambulances (3-0)
• Recommended $59,042 police community room AV upgrade (3-0)
• Recommended $72,922 police records window upgrade (3-0)
• Recommended Axon AI bundle contract (3-0)
• Recommended 2024 budget amendment for fire station equipment (3-0)

Pre-Council Meeting

The Joliet City Council will vote on several large contracts and change orders for road resurfacing, water main improvements, and emergency vehicle purchases. It will also consider budget‑related ordinances, levy measures, and supplemental funding resolutions for roadway projects. Public hearings will be held on the 2024 property tax levy and the 2025 draft budget.

• Award of Contract for 2024 Resurfacing Contract C to Gallagher Asphalt – $2,669,777.47
• Award of Contract for 2024 Resurfacing Contract D to Gallagher Asphalt – $2,592,888.98
• Purchase of Four (4) Complete Horton Ambulances from Foster Coach – $1,529,756.00
• Award of Contract for Elgin Avenue Road Repair Project to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. – $48,367.00
• Change Order No. 1 for Garnsey Park Phase 5B Water Main Improvements – $504,000.00

The Joliet City Council held a pre-council meeting on December 2, 2024, to review various municipal contracts, budget amendments, and tax levy ordinances. The council conducted public hearings regarding the 2024 property tax levy, the 2025 fiscal year annual budget, and the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report. No final legislative votes were recorded in these minutes, as the session focused on reviewing agenda items and entering a closed session.

• Held public hearing on 2024 property tax levy
• Held public hearing on 2025 fiscal year annual budget
• Held public hearing on CDBG performance report
• Entered closed session to discuss personnel, litigation, and land acquisition

Public Service Committee

The committee is reviewing several infrastructure contracts, including road resurfacing and water main improvements. Members will also discuss an intergovernmental agreement with the State of Illinois for a traffic management system.

• 2024 Resurfacing Contract C to Gallagher Asphalt for $2,669,777.47
• 2024 Resurfacing Contract D to Gallagher Asphalt for $2,592,888.98
• Elgin Avenue Road Repair Project contract to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. for $48,367.00
• Garnsey Park Phase 5B Water Main Improvements change order for $504,000.00
• Agreement with IDOT for an Advanced Traffic Management System

The Public Service Committee voted unanimously to recommend four contracts for full Council approval, including snow removal for commuter, city center, and municipal lots, and road repair/resurfacing projects totaling over $5.3 million. It also recommended eight change orders and four resolutions for approval, covering project adjustments, final payments, and intergovernmental agreements. All votes were 3-0.

• Recommended 2025-2028 snow removal contracts (low bidders: Porch Doctors, ASE Illini-Scapes) (3-0)
• Recommended $48,367 Elgin Avenue road repair contract to Austin Tyler Construction (3-0)
• Recommended $2,669,777.47 2024 Resurfacing Contract C to Gallagher Asphalt (3-0)
• Recommended $2,592,888.98 2024 Resurfacing Contract D to Gallagher Asphalt (3-0)
• Recommended 8 change orders/payments, including $504,000 Garnsey Park water main change order (3-0)
• Recommended 4 resolutions, including IDOT traffic management agreement and supplemental funds for road projects (3-0)

Land Use and Economic Development Committee

The Land Use & Economic Development Committee will discuss establishing business continuity grant programs for Chicago Street and the City Center Partnership. The body will also review a residential subdivision proposal and an ordinance regarding real property acquisition.

• Resolution to establish a Business Continuity Grant Program for Chicago Street businesses
• Repeal of Ordinance No. 18569 and establishment of a Business Continuity Grant Program through the City Center Partnership
• Prairie Landing Residential Subdivision Proposal east of Essington Road (PIN 06-03-36-100-033-0000)
• Ordinance authorizing the acquisition of real property via purchase or eminent domain

The Land Use and Economic Development Committee approved a resolution establishing a Business Continuity Grant Program for Chicago Street businesses, and also approved repealing Ordinance No. 18569 and establishing a similar grant program through the City Center Partnership with amended guidelines. The committee additionally approved an ordinance authorizing the acquisition of real property by purchase or eminent domain (2-0, with Councilman Mudron absent). The Prairie Landing residential subdivision proposal was discussed but no action was taken.

• Approved resolution to establish Business Continuity Grant Program for Chicago Street businesses (3-0)
• Approved repeal of Ordinance No. 18569 and resolution to establish Business Continuity Grant Program through City Center Partnership with amended guidelines (3-0)
• Approved ordinance authorizing acquisition of real property by purchase or eminent domain (2-0, Mudron absent)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Joliet Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on six petitions at its November 21, 2024 meeting. Items include special use permits and variations for an automotive repair business, signage, community health offices, a new residence, and a contractor shop. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and accept public comments.

• Special Use Permit for automotive repair at 206 S. Boulder Avenue (Council District #5)
• Variation to allow automotive repair within 100 ft of residential zoning at same address
• Variations to exceed sign height and area limits at 311 N. Ottawa Street (Council District #5)
• Special Use Permit for community health offices in light industrial district at 2705 McDonough Street (Council District #5)
• Variation of Use to allow contractor shop in single-family residential zoning at SW Corner of Woodruff Road and McKay Street (Council District #4)

The Joliet Zoning Board of Appeals approved all six petitions on the agenda, including special use permits, variations, and a variation of use. All votes were unanimous except for Petition 2024-53/54, which passed 5-1 with Debbie Radakovich voting nay. No public comments were made on any item.

• Approved special use permit and variation for automotive repair at 206 S. Boulder Ave (5-1, Radakovich nay)
• Approved sign height and area variations at 311 N. Ottawa St (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for community health offices at 2705 McDonough St (unanimous)
• Approved side yard variations for new residence at 1150 Norley Ave (unanimous)
• Approved variation of use for contractor shop at Woodruff Rd & McKay St (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will hold public hearings on several planned unit developments and zoning changes. The body is reviewing residential projects at Copperfield Avenue and Caton Farm Road, as well as a small annexation near Woodruff Road and McKay Street.

• Preliminary and Final PUDs for Hope Manor Village Joliet (1301 Copperfield Avenue)
• Preliminary and Final PUDs for Vista Ridge Subdivision (8301 Caton Farm Road)
• Zoning reclassification of part of 8301 Caton Farm Road between R-1B, R-4, and R-2 districts
• Annexation of 0.43 acres at the southwest corner of Woodruff Road and McKay Street to R-2 zoning
• Withdrawal of annexation for 15.16 acres at 500 Rowell Avenue

The Joliet Plan Commission approved the preliminary and final planned unit development for Hope Manor Village Joliet at 1301 Copperfield Avenue, with no opposition. It also approved the annexation of 0.43 acres at Woodruff Road and McKay Street for R-2 zoning. The commission tabled the Vista Ridge subdivision PUD and zoning reclassification to a special meeting on December 12, 2024. One annexation request (A-6-24) was withdrawn by the petitioner.

• Approved PUD-7-24 and PUD-8-24 for Hope Manor Village Joliet (unanimous)
• Approved A-7-24 annexation at Woodruff Road and McKay Street (unanimous)
• Tabled PUD-9-24, PUD-10-24, PUD-11-24, and Z-2-24 for Vista Ridge to Dec 12 special meeting (unanimous)
• Withdrawn: A-6-24 annexation at 500 Rowell Avenue by petitioner

Arts Commission

The Joliet Arts Commission will vote on a recommendation to apply for the 2025 Asphalt Art Initiative Grant. Other agenda items include updates on the city's public art policy, the 2025 Arts Fest project, mural prioritization, and the Poet Laureate program. The commission will also discuss potential expenditures for 2025. Public comment is permitted on both agenda and non-agenda items.

• Recommendation to apply for the 2025 Asphalt Art Initiative Grant
• Update on the formulation of a Public Art Policy for Joliet
• Update on the 2025 Arts Fest Project
• Update on Mural Prioritization and potential project candidates for 2025
• Update on the Poet Laureate Program and recent readings and workshops

The Joliet Arts Commission voted 7-0 to pursue the 2025 Asphalt Art Initiative grant with Cornerstone Services as a partner. The commission also discussed the draft Public Art Policy, which will be circulated for staff review and sent back to the commission in January. The city was awarded a $20,450 Illinois Arts Council General Operating Support Grant for 2025.

• Approved motion to pursue 2025 Asphalt Art Initiative grant with Cornerstone Services (7-0)
• Approved minutes from October 2, 2024 meeting (7-0)
• Discussed Public Art Policy draft; to be circulated for staff review and returned in January
• Noted receipt of $20,450 Illinois Arts Council General Operating Support Grant for 2025

Land Use and Economic Development Committee

The Joliet Land Use & Economic Development Committee will consider a resolution to establish a Business Continuity Grant Program for Chicago Street businesses, a repeal of Ordinance No. 18569 and related resolution to establish a similar grant through the City Center Partnership, and a proposal for the Prairie Landing residential subdivision east of Essington Road. The committee is also set to approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Resolution to create a Business Continuity Grant Program for Chicago Street businesses
• Repeal of Ordinance No. 18569 and new resolution for a Business Continuity Grant Program through the City Center Partnership
• Prairie Landing Residential Subdivision Proposal (east of Essington Road, PIN 06-03-36-100-033-0000)
• Amendment to the City Center Partnership’s Business Continuity Grant Program Guidelines
• City Center Partnership Annual Presentation

City Council Meeting

The Joliet City Council will vote on a $117 million amendment to the professional services agreement with Stantec Consulting for the Alternative Water Source Program. Other decisions include a $2 million street resurfacing contract, several smaller contract awards, and resolutions to deny liquor licenses at two gas stations. The council will also hold public hearings on special use permits for a massage business and a used truck dealership, and consider an honorary street name.

• Amendment No. 4 to Alternative Water Source Program with Stantec Consulting, $117,057,335
• 2024 Resurfacing Contract B (MFT Section No. 24-00567-00-RS) to PT Ferro Construction, $2,019,296.84
• Resolutions to deny Class 'CG' liquor licenses at 91 Airport Drive (Joliet Gas & Food) and 1411 Riverboat Center Drive (Riverboat Gas & Food)
• Special use permit for massage therapy business at 3078 Caton Farm Road (ZBA 2024-51) and used truck dealership at 251 Republic Avenue (ZBA 2024-52)
• Honorary street name 'Reverend Genevieve Brown Way' for Munroe Street between Des Plaines River and Water Street

The Joliet City Council approved a $117,057,335.00 amendment to the Alternative Water Source Program agreement with Stantec Consulting Services Inc., and awarded a $2,019,296.84 contract for the 2024 Resurfacing Contract B to PT Ferro Construction Co. The council also denied a special use permit for a used truck dealership at 251 Republic Avenue, approved a special use permit for a massage therapy business at 3078 Caton Farm Road, and tabled a resolution to deny a liquor license at 1411 Riverboat Center Drive to the December 3, 2024 meeting. All consent agenda items, including multiple contract awards, were approved.

• Approved $117,057,335.00 Amendment No. 4 to Stantec water program agreement (unanimous)
• Approved $2,019,296.84 2024 Resurfacing Contract B to PT Ferro Construction (unanimous)
• Denied special use permit for used truck dealership at 251 Republic Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for massage therapy business at 3078 Caton Farm Road (8-1)
• Tabled liquor license denial for Riverboat Gas & Food to Dec. 3, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license denial for Joliet Gas & Food at 91 Airport Drive (7-2)
• Approved $181,197.00 Well Rock 3 emergency rehabilitation contract (consent)
• Approved $184,226.00 Well 28D rehabilitation contract (consent)

Committee on Citizens with Disabilities

The Committee on Citizens with Disabilities will discuss winter fire safety and prevention with the Joliet Fire Department, as well as barriers faced by the disabled community. The group will also review minutes from the previous meeting and follow up on a curriculum with Will County Health Departments.

• Discussion: Winter Fire Safety /Prevention
• Discussion: Outreach to Local Service Agencies on Barriers faced by the Disabled Community
• Discussion: Follow up on October meeting with Will County Health Departments
• Approval of Minutes - October 15, 2024
• Change of Committee Meeting Time

The Committee on Citizens with Disabilities approved the October 15, 2024 minutes and tabled a vote on changing the committee meeting time until the next meeting. They also discussed winter fire safety tips from the Joliet Fire Department, outreach to local service agencies, and a follow-up on disability awareness curriculum in medical schools. No meeting is scheduled for December or January; the next meeting is in February.

• Approved October 15, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0, 3 absent)
• Tabled change of committee meeting time (7-0, 3 absent)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider approval of the October 15, 2024 meeting minutes. The committee will review the schedule for its 2025 meetings. It will also receive the October 2024 monthly financial report, the October travel expense report, and the November personnel summary report.

• Approve minutes for October 15, 2024 (TMP-7858)
• Review 2025 Finance Committee meeting schedule (TMP-7896)
• Review October 2024 Monthly Financial Report (TMP-7859)
• Review October 2024 Travel Expense Report (TMP-7860)
• Review November 2024 Personnel Summary Report (TMP-7861)

The Finance Committee approved the October 2024 meeting minutes, the 2025 Finance Committee meeting schedule, and three reports: the October 2024 Monthly Financial Report and Invoice Exceptions, the Travel Expense Report, and the November 2024 Personnel Summary Report. All approvals were by a 2-0 vote with Councilman Hug absent. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved October 15, 2024 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Approved 2025 Finance Committee meeting schedule (2-0)
• Approved October 2024 Monthly Financial Report and Invoice Exceptions (2-0)
• Approved Travel Expense Report (2-0)
• Approved November 2024 Personnel Summary Report (2-0)

Pre-Council Meeting

The Pre‑Council meeting will review the agenda, hear an economic development update, and consider a range of consent‑agenda contracts and awards, including a $117,057,335 amendment to the Alternative Water Source Program with Stantec. Council will also act on several ordinances, such as special‑use permits for a massage therapy business and a used‑truck dealership, and adopt resolutions to fund a $2.0 million resurfacing contract and name a street in honor of Reverend Genevieve Brown.

• Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services Agreement for the Alternative Water Source Program with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. – $117,057,335.00
• Award of Contract for the 2024 Resurfacing Contract B – MFT Section No. 24-00567-00-RS – $2,019,296.84
• Award of Contract for the Well Rock 3 Emergency Rehabilitation to Water Well Solutions LLC – $181,197.00
• Ordinance approving a Special Use Permit for a Massage Therapy Business at 3078 Caton Farm Road (ZBA 2024-51)
• Ordinance approving a Special Use Permit for a Used Truck Dealership at 251 Republic Avenue (ZBA 2024-52)

The Pre-Council meeting served as a review of agenda items for upcoming action. No final votes were recorded on the listed contracts, ordinances, or resolutions, though the council entered a closed session to discuss personnel and litigation.

• Entered closed session to discuss personnel, collective bargaining, land acquisition, and litigation (Unanimous)

Public Service Committee

The Public Service Committee will vote on recommending several contracts and an amendment, including a $117 million amendment to the Alternative Water Source Program agreement. Other items include road resurfacing, well rehabilitation, and an ordinance updating local limits on wastewater discharges. These recommendations will go to the full City Council for final approval.

• Amendment No. 4 to the Alternative Water Source Program agreement with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. for $117,057,335.00
• Award of contract for 2024 Resurfacing Contract B (MFT) to PT Ferro Construction Co. for $2,019,296.84
• Ordinance amending Chapter 31 regarding local limits and administrative enforcement remedies
• Award of contract for Well Rock 3 emergency rehabilitation to Water Well Solutions LLC for $181,197.00
• Professional services agreement for preliminary engineering for 2026 Water System Rehabilitation Program with Baxter & Woodman Inc. for $866,400.00

The Public Service Committee voted 3-0 to recommend seven contracts and purchases to the full Council, including a $2,019,296.84 resurfacing contract and a $866,400 engineering agreement. It also recommended a $117,057,335.00 amendment to the Alternative Water Source Program agreement with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. and two items on local sewer limits and motor fuel tax funding. All items were only recommended for approval; the committee itself did not give final approval. Members also noted Jackson St road cuts and Essington Road sewer repairs, with the sewer work planned for a 2025 contract.

• Recommended Well Rock 3 emergency rehabilitation to Water Well Solutions LLC, $181,197.00 (3-0)
• Recommended Well 28D rehabilitation to Great Lakes Water Resources Group, $184,226.00 (3-0)
• Recommended portable generator purchase from Metropolitan Industries, $139,999.00 (3-0)
• Recommended purchase of one bucket truck from Custom Truck One Source Inc., $157,012.00 (3-0)
• Recommended Pilcher Park (Highland Park Drive) culvert repair to Len Cox & Sons Excavating, $187,990.00 (3-0)
• Recommended preliminary engineering for 2026 Water System Rehabilitation Program to Baxter & Woodman Inc., $866,400.00 (3-0)
• Recommended 2024 Resurfacing Contract B to PT Ferro Construction Co., $2,019,296.84, covering Theodore St, Ingalls Ave and Caton Farm Road (3-0)
• Recommended Amendment No. 4 to Alternative Water Source Program agreement with Stantec Consulting Services Inc., $117,057,335.00 (3-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider Ordinance 17928, which updates salary ranges and fringe benefits for non‑union employees, specifically amending the group health insurance provision. This item is listed as TMP‑7897 and is the only agenda item for discussion. No other business is scheduled for final action.

• Ordinance 17928 amendment (group health insurance) – TMP‑7897

The Joliet Finance Committee voted 2-1 to recommend approval of an ordinance amending the salary and fringe benefits ordinance for non-union employees, specifically regarding group health insurance changes for 2025. A motion to table the item failed 1-2. The recommendation now goes to the full City Council for final action.

• Recommended approval of TMP-7897, ordinance amending non-union employee group health insurance (2-1)
• Motion to table TMP-7897 failed (1-2)

Diversity and Community Relations Committee

The Diversity & Community Relations Committee will discuss a Memorandum of Understanding between Joliet Township and the City of Joliet. They will also review the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for PY2023 related to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The meeting includes approval of minutes from February, June, and October 2024.

• Memorandum of Understanding between Joliet Township and City of Joliet
• Review of CDBG Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) PY2023
• Approval of minutes from February 2024 committee meeting
• Approval of minutes from June 2024 committee meeting
• Approval of minutes from October 2024 committee meeting

The Diversity and Community Relations Committee approved a Memorandum of Understanding to ensure the Forest Park Community Center continues serving low-to-moderate income residents. The committee also approved the 2023 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for CDBG funds.

• Approved MOU between Joliet Township and City of Joliet regarding Forest Park Community Center (3-0)
• Approved CDBG Review: Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) PY2023 (3-0)
• Approved meeting minutes for February, June, and October 2024 (3-0)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board will consider promotions of three Joliet police officers: Sergeant Kyle Bledsoe to lieutenant, and Officers Brian Montello and Ryan Myers to sergeant. The agenda also includes hiring of new police officers, approval of minutes from the October 17, 2024 meeting, and a closed session.

• Promotion of Sergeant Kyle Bledsoe to Lieutenant
• Promotion of Officer Brian Montello to Sergeant
• Promotion of Officer Ryan Myers to Sergeant
• Hiring of Joliet police officers (no further details provided)
• Approval of minutes from the Board's October 17, 2024 meeting

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners approved three police promotions (Kyle Bledsoe to Lieutenant, Brian Montello and Ryan Myers to Sergeant) and approved the hiring of 12 patrol officers, each contingent on passing physical and color vision tests. The board also denied hiring for 15 candidates, including several who were previously on the eligibility list. All votes were 4-0 with Chairman Adamowski absent.

• Approved promotion of Kyle Bledsoe to Lieutenant (4-0)
• Approved promotion of Brian Montello to Sergeant (4-0)
• Approved promotion of Ryan Myers to Sergeant (4-0)
• Approved hiring of Jabez Brown #9, Donovan DeHoyos #76, Parker Woods #83, Roberto Magana Jr. #86, Conrad Ochotorena #89, Scott Fosen #97, Maya Sanchez #99, Ruben Morges #103, Tyler Thorstad #106 (all 4-0, pending physical/color vision)
• Denied hiring of Ector Garcia #63, Isaiah Robles #72, Destiny Villalejo #73, Elva Estrada #75, Marcin Wajda #78, Karen Rodriguez #81, Olivia Couch #82, Edson King #90, Alejandra Pizano #91, Navalon Battle #93, Omar Terrazzas #95, Maximillian Ramirez #96, Jennifer Canavan #100, David Hatten #104, Tyler Kingston #105 (all 4-0)
• Approved hiring of Jacob Valadez #107 (4-0, pending physical/color vision)
• Approved minutes of 10/17/2024 meeting (4-0)
• Approved closed session (4-0)

Communication, Technology and Information Systems Committee

The Communication, Technology and Information Systems Committee is meeting to review and award three technology-related contracts. These items include software renewals and hardware replacements for city operations and public safety.

• Contract to CDWG for 2024 Getac Replacement Program for Public Safety: $144,412.84
• Contract to Granicus for Public Meeting Management Suite: $69,885.54
• Contract to Avolve Software for ProjectDox Plan Review Software Annual Renewal: $35,400.00

The Communication, Technology and Information Systems Committee unanimously recommended approval for three software and hardware contracts. These include a $35,400.00 renewal for ProjectDox plan review software, a $144,412.84 replacement program for public safety devices, and a $69,885.54 contract for public meeting management software. The committee also noted that the City Council Chambers audio/visual upgrade project is complete.

• Recommended approval of $35,400.00 contract with Avolve Software for ProjectDox renewal (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $144,412.84 contract with CDWG for 2024 Getac replacement program (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $69,885.54 contract with Granicus for Public Meeting Management Suite (3-0)
• Approved minutes from August 7, 2024 meeting (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will discuss the proposed 2025 budget and receive an update on the Alternative Water Source Program. The body is also deciding on several high-value equipment purchases and infrastructure contracts.

• Purchase of a Mobile Command Center from LDV Specialty Vehicles for $1,605,935.00
• Purchase of cardiac monitors, cots, and auto cot loaders for the Fire Department for $660,871.50
• Drive Thru Permit application for a Dunkin restaurant at 600 Collins Street
• Contract for roofing replacement at the Joliet Area Historical Museum for $107,400.00
• Resolution to declare four parcels of real estate as surplus and direct their sale

The Joliet City Council approved the purchase of one Mobile Command Center from LDV Specialty Vehicles for $1,605,935.00. The council also approved a consent agenda containing multiple contracts and purchases, including firefighter turnout gear, cardiac monitors, and various construction and service agreements. Additionally, the council approved a drive-thru permit for a Dunkin restaurant at 600 Collins Street and adopted several resolutions related to easements, surplus property, grants, and sewer improvements.

• Approved purchase of Mobile Command Center from LDV Specialty Vehicles for $1,605,935.00 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including contracts for Lumec materials ($59,700), museum roofing ($107,400), Union Station painting ($67,625), boiler ($62,769.10), firefighter turnout gear, Stryker medical equipment ($660,871.50), Ford Expedition ($59,740), and various change orders
• Approved drive-thru permit for Dunkin Restaurant at 600 Collins Street (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 8081 approving easement agreement with Joliet Park District for Pilcher Park culvert repair
• Adopted Resolution 8082 declaring four parcels of real estate as surplus and directing sale
• Adopted Resolution 8083 authorizing IGA with Will County 9-1-1 ETSB to accept grant funds
• Adopted Resolution 8084 for partnership with Fairmont Community Partnership Group for sewer improvements
• Adopted Resolution 8085 authorizing IGA with Will County for Fairmont sewer system funding

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee is reviewing several equipment purchases for the Fire Department and a grant agreement for emergency services. The meeting includes votes on vehicles, medical equipment, and firefighter gear.

• Purchase of one Mobile Command Center from LDV Specialty Vehicles for $1,605,935.00
• Purchase of cardiac monitors, cots, and auto cot loaders from Stryker Medical for $660,871.50
• Purchase of one Ford Expedition from Morrow Brothers Ford for $59,740.00
• Purchase of firefighter turnout gear from Air One Equipment, Inc. for 2025-2027
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Will County 9-1-1 ETSB to accept Surcharge Grant Program funds

The committee unanimously recommended approval of five agenda items, including a $1,605,935 mobile command center from LDV Specialty Vehicles, a $660,871.50 purchase of cardiac monitors and cots from Stryker Medical, a $59,740 Ford Expedition, a three-year firefighter turnout gear contract with Air One Equipment, and a resolution to accept 9-1-1 surcharge grant funds from Will County. All recommendations were approved by a 3-0 vote and will go to the full City Council for final action.

• Recommended approval of $1,605,935 mobile command center from LDV Specialty Vehicles (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $660,871.50 purchase of cardiac monitors, cots, and auto loaders from Stryker Medical (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $59,740 Ford Expedition from Morrow Brothers Ford (3-0)
• Recommended approval of 2025-2027 firefighter turnout gear purchase from Air One Equipment (3-0)
• Recommended approval of resolution to accept 9-1-1 surcharge grant funds from Will County ETSB (3-0)
• Approved minutes from October 1, 2024 meeting (3-0)

Public Service Committee

The Public Service Committee will consider several contract approvals, change orders, a drive‑thru permit, and three resolutions—including an easement for the Pilcher Park culvert repair project and an intergovernmental agreement with Will County to fund Fairmont sewer system improvements. It will also approve payments for software services, material purchases, soil disposal, and various sewer‑related change orders. Public comment will be allowed on agenda items and on non‑agenda matters.

• Approve $92,156 payment for Sensus Analytics software services to Core & Main LP (ID‑1886‑20)
• Approve $59,700 contract for Lumec Materials Purchase Order to Signify North America Corp. (ID‑1887‑20)
• Approve $30,862 payment for non‑specialized soil disposal to Waste Management Inc. (ID‑1888‑20)
• Approve $168,441.10 change order for Combined Sewer Overflow Long Term Control Plan Phase IV to D Construction Inc. (ID‑1890‑20)
• Approve resolution authorizing intergovernmental agreement with Will County to fund Fairmont Sewer System improvements (ID‑1896‑20)

The committee recommended several contracts, change orders, and resolutions for full City Council approval, including software payments, sewer system improvements, and road resurfacing. Additionally, the committee forwarded a drive-thru permit application for a Dunkin at 600 Collins Street to the full Council without a recommendation.

• Approved October 15, 2024 minutes (3-0)
• Recommended $92,156 software payment to Core & Main LP (3-0)
• Recommended $59,700 contract to Signify North America Corp (3-0)
• Recommended $30,862 soil disposal payment to Waste Management Inc (3-0)
• Recommended $86,797.03 in resurfacing payments to PT Ferro Construction (3-0)
• Recommended $168,441.10 sewer change order to D Construction Inc (3-0)
• Recommended $28,560 sewer change order to National Power Rodding (3-0)
• Forwarded Dunkin drive-thru permit at 600 Collins St without recommendation (3-0)

Land Use and Economic Development Committee

The Land Use & Economic Development Committee will review a professional services agreement for a bridge community plan and the sale of four surplus real estate parcels. The body will also consider a request to rename a section of Munroe Street.

• Professional Services Agreement for I-80 Des Plaines River Bridge Community Plan to CDM Smith not to exceed $392,000
• Resolution to declare four parcels of real estate as surplus and direct their sale
• Honorary street name request for Munroe Street (between Des Plaines River and Water Street) to Reverend Genevieve Brown Way

The committee approved a professional services agreement for the I-80 Des Plaines River Bridge Community Plan and authorized the sale of four surplus real estate parcels. Members also approved renaming a section of Munroe Street to Reverend Genevieve Brown Way.

• Approved Professional Services Agreement for I-80 Des Plaines River Bridge Community Plan to CDM Smith not to exceed $392,000 (3-0)
• Approved resolution declaring four parcels of real estate as surplus and directing their sale (3-0)
• Approved honorary street name request for Munroe Street (between Des Plaines River and Water Street) to Reverend Genevieve Brown Way (3-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from 9-25-24 (3-0)

Public Assets Committee

The Public Assets Committee will review and vote on several contract proposals. Items include awarding a $107,400 contract to Adler Roofing and Sheet Metal Inc. for the roofing envelope replacement at the Joliet Area Historical Museum, a $67,625 contract to Cosgrove Construction Inc. for ceiling painting at the Union Station Grand Ballroom, and a $62,769.10 contract to Anchor Mechanical Inc. for a Weil McLain boiler at Union Station. The committee will also approve the meeting minutes from August 19, 2024.

• Award $107,400 contract to Adler Roofing and Sheet Metal Inc. for roofing envelope replacement at Joliet Area Historical Museum
• Approve $67,625 contract to Cosgrove Construction Inc. for Grand Ballroom ceiling painting at Union Station
• Approve $62,769.10 contract to Anchor Mechanical Inc. for Weil McLain boiler installation at Union Station
• Approve minutes from Public Assets Committee meeting on August 19, 2024

The Public Assets Committee approved three contracts: a $107,400 roofing envelope replacement at the Joliet Area Historical Museum, a $67,625 ceiling painting project at Union Station Grand Ballroom, and a $62,769.10 boiler installation at Union Station. All motions passed 2-0 with Councilwoman Reardon absent. The committee also discussed several non-action items including the Victory Centre gymnasium demolition and 2025 budget.

• Approved $107,400 roofing contract for Joliet Area Historical Museum to Adler Roofing and Sheet Metal Inc. (2-0)
• Approved $67,625 Union Station Grand Ballroom ceiling painting project to Cosgrove Construction Inc. (2-0)
• Approved $62,769.10 Weil McLain boiler installation for Union Station to Anchor Mechanical Inc. (2-0)
• Approved minutes from 8-19-24 meeting (2-0)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will consider three fire department promotions: Captain Timothy Chaplin to Battalion Chief, Lieutenant Edward Crombie to Captain, and AOP Matthew McKee to Lieutenant. A closed‑session item is also on the agenda, though no details are provided. The meeting includes routine items such as roll call, approval of minutes, and public comment.

• Captain Timothy Chaplin promoted to Battalion Chief
• Lieutenant Edward Crombie promoted to Captain
• AOP Matthew McKee promoted to Lieutenant
• Closed‑session item (no details provided)
• Approval of minutes for 9/16/2024 meeting

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners approved three fire department promotions unanimously: Captain Timothy Chaplin to Battalion Chief, Lieutenant Edward Crombie to Captain, and AOP Matthew McKee to Lieutenant. The board also approved the minutes from the 9/16/2024 meeting. Seven police officer candidates were removed from the hiring eligibility list for various reasons, as reported by the Secretary.

• Approved promotion of Captain Timothy Chaplin to Battalion Chief (5-0)
• Approved promotion of Lieutenant Edward Crombie to Captain (5-0)
• Approved promotion of AOP Matthew McKee to Lieutenant (5-0)
• Approved minutes of 9/16/2024 meeting (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will approve the minutes from its September 19, 2024 meeting. It will hold a public hearing on two special‑use permit applications: one for a massage therapy business at 3078 Caton Farm Road (Council District 1) and another for a used‑truck dealership at 251 Republic Avenue (Council District 2).

• Approve Zoning Board of Appeals meeting minutes dated 9‑19‑24
• Public hearing on Special Use Permit for massage therapy at 3078 Caton Farm Rd
• Public hearing on Special Use Permit for used truck dealership at 251 Republic Ave

The Joliet Zoning Board of Appeals approved a special use permit for a massage therapy business at 3078 Caton Farm Road and denied a special use permit for a used truck dealership at 251 Republic Avenue. Both decisions were made by recorded votes. The board also approved the previous meeting's minutes and adjourned.

• Approved special use permit for massage therapy business at 3078 Caton Farm Road (unanimous)
• Denied special use permit for used truck dealership at 251 Republic Avenue (4-2)
• Approved minutes of September 19, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment (unanimous)

Arts Commission

The scheduled meeting for the Arts Commission was canceled. The agenda included items regarding the 2025 Arts Fest, mural prioritization, and the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Report on Illinois Arts Council General Operating Support Expenditures for 2024
• Update on Poet Laureate Program readings and workshops
• Update on 2025 Arts Fest Project
• Update on 2025 mural prioritization and project candidates
• Approval of 2025 Arts Commission meeting dates

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on an annexation agreement and I-2 industrial zoning for 2800 Mound Road. The body is also deciding on several zoning variations and professional service contracts for city infrastructure.

• Annexation and I-2 zoning for 2800 Mound Road
• Purchase of Lenco Bearcat G 3 for $403,867.00
• Ottawa Street Parking Deck revenue system replacement for $267,438.00
• Emergency repairs in the 2200 block of Glenwood Avenue for $277,091.40
• Special use permits for automotive repair at 1249/1251 E. Cass Street and a used car dealership at 725/805 W. Jefferson Street

The Joliet City Council approved the annexation of 2800 Mound Road and its zoning to I-2 (General Industrial), along with a related annexation agreement. The council also approved a $267,438 contract for the Ottawa Street Parking Deck access and revenue control system replacement, and a $403,867 purchase of a Lenco Bearcat G3 for the police department. The 2025 council meeting schedule was tabled to the November 4, 2024 meeting.

• Approved annexation of 2800 Mound Road (Ordinance 18686) and I-2 zoning (Ordinance 18687) (8-1)
• Approved $267,438 contract to FlashParking for parking deck system (6-2)
• Approved $403,867 purchase of Lenco Bearcat G3 for police (unanimous)
• Approved $69,033.36 contract for wastewater treatment parts (unanimous)
• Approved $141,700 contract for I-80 interceptor rehabilitation design (unanimous)
• Approved $277,091.40 for emergency repairs on Glenwood Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for automotive dent removal at 121 Airport Drive (unanimous)
• Tabled 2025 council meeting schedule to November 4, 2024 (unanimous)

Public Service Committee

The Public Service Committee will consider several contract approvals, including a $267,438 agreement with FlashParking, Inc. for the Ottawa Street Parking Deck access and revenue control system. Additional contracts for utility infrastructure and change orders for roadway projects will also be reviewed. The agenda includes a drive‑thru permit application for a Jack in the Box restaurant and two resolutions related to water supply and road improvements.

• Approve contract with FlashParking, Inc. for Ottawa Street Parking Deck Access and Revenue Control System Replacement, $267,438.00
• Approve contract with ASCO Power Services Inc. for replacement automatic transfer switch at Black Road Lift Station, $68,859.50
• Approve contract with Evoqua Water Technologies LLC for replacement parts for No. 2 Primary Tank at Eastside Wastewater Treatment Plant, $69,033.36
• Approve Change Order No. 2 for Broadway Street (Marion‑Jefferson) Roadway Project, $14,563.00
• Review Drive‑Thru Permit application for Jack in the Box at 2101 IL Route 59

The Public Service Committee recommended several items for full City Council approval, including a $267,438.00 contract with FlashParking, Inc. for the Ottawa Street Parking Deck access and revenue control system, which passed 2-1 with Councilman Hug voting nay. The committee also recommended a $141,700.00 agreement with RJN Group Inc. for I-80 and Center Street Interchange interceptor rehabilitation design, which passed 2-1 with Hug voting nay. Other items recommended for approval included utility purchases and emergency repairs totaling over $450,000, a drive-thru permit for a Jack in the Box at 2101 IL Route 59, and two resolutions. All recommendations now go to the full Council for final action.

• Recommended $267,438.00 FlashParking contract for Ottawa Street Parking Deck system (2-1, Hug nay)
• Recommended $141,700.00 RJN Group agreement for I-80/Center Street interceptor design (2-1, Hug nay)
• Recommended $68,859.50 ASCO Power transfer switch purchase for Black Road Lift Station (3-0)
• Recommended $69,033.36 Evoqua contract for Eastside Wastewater Treatment Plant tank parts (3-0)
• Recommended $40,000.00 Wunderlich-Malec SCADA maintenance agreement (3-0)
• Recommended $277,091.40 payment to Airy's Inc. for Glenwood Avenue emergency repairs (3-0)
• Recommended $14,563.00 and $66,320.00 change orders to PT Ferro Construction (3-0)
• Recommended drive-thru permit for Jack in the Box at 2101 IL Route 59 (3-0)

Committee on Citizens with Disabilities

The Committee on Citizens with Disabilities will approve the September 17, 2024 meeting minutes. It will hear a presentation on CitizenVue and discuss health‑equity initiatives for people with disabilities. The committee will also consider requested edits to the City of Joliet bylaws. No items are slated for final action or recommendation.

• Approve minutes for September 17, 2024 (TMP-7819)
• Presentation: CitizenVue (TMP-7811)
• Discussion: Health equity for people with disabilities (TMP-7813)
• Discussion: Requested edits to city bylaws (TMP-7812)

The Committee on Citizens with Disabilities approved its September 17, 2024 meeting minutes and then adjourned. Most of the meeting was informational: a presentation on the CitizenVue app (including a new feature for reporting ADA concerns), a discussion with the Health Department's MAPP Collaborative on health equity and the Community Health Needs Assessment, and a discussion of requested bylaw edits that still need revision to follow existing city ordinances. No substantive policy decisions or recommendations were made.

• Approved September 17, 2024 meeting minutes (TMP-7819) by voice vote
• Adjourned the meeting

Finance Committee

The Joliet Finance Committee will review the 2025 Draft Operating Budgets and the 2024-09 Monthly Financial Report. The committee will also discuss the 2023 Community Development Block Grant performance evaluation and receive a creative planning presentation.

• Review 2025 Draft Operating Budgets
• Review 2023 Community Development Block Grant performance
• Receive creative planning presentation
• Review September 2024 Monthly Financial Report
• Review Personnel Summary Report

The Joliet Finance Committee approved the September 17, 2024 meeting minutes unanimously. Members heard presentations on the 457 retirement plan investment options and the 2025 draft operating budget, including a Joliet Public Library request for Black Road Branch remodeling funds, but took no action on these items. A CAPER item was removed and not presented. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved September 17, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Diversity and Community Relations Committee

The Diversity and Community Relations Committee will meet to discuss special events permitting. The agenda includes a presentation on TMP-7774.

• Presentation on Special Events Permitting TMP-7774

The Diversity & Community Relations Committee held a meeting with no formal agenda items or votes. Members heard a presentation on the City of Joliet's special event permitting process and received public comments from residents and organizations about parade planning, food truck permits, application usability, and event funding. No decisions were made.

• No formal actions taken; meeting was informational only
• Presentation on Special Events Permitting TMP-7774 given by Cultural Affairs Manager
• Public comments heard on Mexican Independence Day Parade, Black Pride parade, and event permitting concerns

Tree Advisory Board

The Tree Advisory Board will discuss several items, including a CN/AIB grant, a growing contract, an Inflation Reduction Act grant, and Arbor Day needs for 2025. The board will also consider a new board member and set meeting dates for 2025. No final actions are scheduled for these items at this meeting.

• CN / AIB grant
• Growing contract
• Inflation Reduction Act grant
• Arbor Day needs 2025
• New board member and 2025 meeting dates

The Tree Advisory Board approved the August 1, 2024 meeting minutes and adjourned. Members discussed updates on the CN/AIB grant, growing contract, Inflation Reduction Act grant, Arbor Day 2025 plans, a new board member need, and 2025 meeting dates. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved August 1, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0, 2 absent)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0, 2 absent)

Arts Commission

The Arts Commission will review finalists for the City Square Sculpture competition. The body intends to recommend an artist and sculpture to the City Council for a contract award.

• Review of finalists: AVVA, Sijia Chen, Dante DiBartolo, Juanjo Novella, Timothy Jorgensen, and James Peterson
• Recommendation of a sculpture contract award to City Council

The Joliet Arts Commission voted 7-0 to recommend 'Dome of Unity' by artist Sijia Chen for an award of contract to the City Council for the City Square Sculpture competition. The commission discussed all six finalist entries, with 'Dome of Unity' and 'Joy' emerging as the top two. The recommendation will go to the City Council for final approval.

• Approved minutes of September 18, 2024 (7-0)
• Recommended 'Dome of Unity' by Sijia Chen for City Square Sculpture contract (7-0)

Communication, Technology and Information Systems Committee

The Communication, Technology & Information Systems Committee will consider awarding a contract to Avolve Software for a $35,400 annual renewal of the ProjectDox plan review software. It will also consider awarding a contract to CDWG for the 2024 Getac replacement program for public safety, valued at $144,412.84. The committee will approve minutes from the August 7, 2024 meeting, allow public comment, and hold a closed session on unspecified subjects.

• Award contract to Avolve Software for ProjectDox plan review software renewal ($35,400)
• Award contract to CDWG for 2024 Getac replacement program for public safety ($144,412.84)
• Approval of minutes for the August 7, 2024 Communication, Technology & Information Systems Committee meeting
• Public comment period (max 4 minutes per speaker)
• Closed session to discuss unspecified subjects

City Council Meeting

The City Council will vote on several infrastructure contracts and budget amendments. Key items include roadway widening on Theodore Street and the purchase of a motorized tram for downtown. The body will also address council compensation and federal grant agreements.

• Contract for Theodore Street (Drauden Road - Wesmere Parkway) widening engineering services to V 3 Companies, LTD for $352,814.00
• Budget amendment to purchase one new electric tram from MotoElectric not to exceed $95,000.00
• Change order for 2023 Underground Storage Tank Removal and Replacement Project to Petroleum Technologies Equipment Inc. for $385,466.65
• Ordinance establishing the compensation of the Mayor and City Council
• Transfer of Class 'C' Liquor License at 1005 Essington Road - Liquor Town

The Joliet City Council approved several items, including a $95,000 electric tram purchase, a compensation increase for the Mayor and Council, and a design agreement for the Joliet Levee Flood Risk Management Project. It also approved multiple resolutions related to the Theodore Street widening project and CDBG funding. The compensation ordinance passed 7-2, with Mayor D'Arcy and Councilman Hug voting no.

• Approved $95,000 electric tram purchase (Ordinance 18684) 7-2
• Approved Mayor and Council compensation increase (Ordinance 18685) 7-2
• Approved levee design agreement with U.S. Army (Resolution 8069) unanimously
• Approved CDBG subrecipient agreements (Resolution 8070) unanimously
• Adopted CDBG Annual Action Plan (Resolution 8071) unanimously
• Appropriated motor tax funds for Theodore Street widening (Resolution 8072) unanimously
• Appropriated motor fuel tax funds for Theodore Street engineering (Resolution 8073) unanimously
• Approved IDOT agreement for Theodore Street project (Resolution 8074) unanimously

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee is meeting to review several equipment purchases for police and fire services. The body will also consider an intergovernmental agreement with Will County for a Justice Assistance Grant.

• Purchase of a Lenco Bearcat G3 for $403,867.00
• Payment of $71,337.50 to Locality Media, Inc. (First Due) for web-based fire inspection program expansion
• Upgrade of a FARO Scanner for the Police Department for $43,990.00
• Resolution for a 2024 Justice Assistance Grant agreement between the City of Joliet and Will County

The Joliet Public Safety Committee approved meeting minutes from September 3, 2024, and recommended several equipment purchases and agreements for City Council approval. Recommended items include a fire inspection program expansion, a police FARO scanner upgrade, a Lenco Bearcat G3 purchase, and a Will County Justice Assistance Grant agreement.

• Approved minutes from September 3, 2024 (3-0)
• Recommended approval for fire inspection program expansion and payment of $71,337.50 to Locality Media, Inc. (3-0)
• Recommended approval to upgrade police department FARO scanner for $43,990.00 (3-0)
• Recommended approval to purchase a Lenco Bearcat G3 for $403,867.00 (3-0)
• Recommended approval for 2024 Justice Assistance Grant agreement with Will County (3-0)

Pre-Council Meeting

The Joliet City Council will consider amending the 2024 budget to purchase a new electric tram for downtown and approve various contracts and resolutions for infrastructure and community development projects.

• Approval of $95,000 electric tram purchase
• Award of $352,814.00 for Theodore Street roadway widening
• Approval of $71,337.50 for web-based fire inspection program
• Approval of $385,466.65 for underground storage tank removal
• Approval of $55,437.50 for electrical materials purchase

The pre-council meeting was held to review agenda items for the upcoming council meeting. No formal votes were taken; items were discussed, including a $352,814 engineering services contract for the Theodore Street widening project, a $95,000 electric tram purchase, a liquor license transfer for Liquor Town, and several resolutions related to CDBG funding and the Joliet Levee project. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter closed session, which was approved unanimously.

• Moved to enter closed session for personnel, collective bargaining, land acquisition, and litigation (unanimous)
• Reviewed $352,814 engineering contract for Theodore Street widening (no vote)
• Discussed $95,000 electric tram purchase (no vote)
• Discussed liquor license transfer for Liquor Town (no vote)
• Reviewed CDBG subrecipient agreements and annual action plan (no vote)
• Reviewed levee design agreement resolution (no vote)

Public Service Committee

The Public Service Committee will consider awarding contracts for electrical materials and a roadway widening project, as well as an ordinance to amend the 2024 budget for a new electric tram.

• Award of $352,814 contract for Theodore Street roadway widening engineering
• Ordinance to amend 2024 budget for purchase of a new electric tram
• Resolution to approve design agreement for Joliet Levee Flood Risk Management Project
• Change Order No. 1 for Underground Storage Tank Removal in the amount of $385,466.65
• Resolution appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for Phase III engineering services

The Public Service Committee recommended approval by the full Council of several contracts and resolutions, including a $352,814 engineering services contract for the Theodore Street widening project, a $385,466.65 change order for underground storage tank work, and a design agreement for the Joliet Levee Flood Risk Management Project. The committee also recommended an ordinance to purchase a new electric tram for up to $95,000, which passed with a 2-1 vote (Hug dissenting). All other recommendations were unanimous.

• Recommended approval of $55,437.50 electrical materials purchase order from Helsel & Jepperson Electrical Co. (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of $352,814.00 Phase III engineering services contract for Theodore Street widening to V3 Companies, LTD (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of $385,466.65 Change Order No. 1 for underground storage tank removal/replacement to Petroleum Technologies Equipment Inc. (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of resolution authorizing design agreement with U.S. Army for Joliet Levee Flood Risk Management Project (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of resolutions appropriating motor tax and motor fuel tax funds for Theodore Street widening project (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of intergovernmental agreement with IDOT for Theodore Street widening construction and Phase III engineering (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of ordinance to amend 2024 budget and purchase one electric tram from MotoElectric up to $95,000 (2-1, Hug nay)

Legislative Committee

The Legislative Committee is meeting to discuss an ordinance regarding the compensation of the Mayor and City Council. This includes amending Section 2-327 of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances.

• Ordinance establishing compensation for the Mayor and City Council
• Amendment to Section 2-327 of the Code of Ordinances

The Joliet Legislative Committee approved the August 29, 2024 meeting minutes and voted to recommend forwarding an ordinance to the full City Council that establishes compensation changes for the mayor and city council starting in 2028.

• Approved Legislative Committee meeting minutes for August 29, 2024
• Recommended ordinance establishing mayor and city council compensation and amending Section 2-327 of the Code of Ordinances for full City Council approval

Land Use and Economic Development Committee

The Land Use & Economic Development Committee will first approve the minutes from its August 29, 2024 meeting. It will then consider an honorary street name request to rename the portion of 4th Avenue between Union Street and Mississippi Avenue as Louise F. Nichols Drive. Public comment will be allowed on non‑agenda items.

• Approve minutes from the August 29, 2024 meeting
• Honorary street name request to rename 4th Ave (between Union St and Mississippi Ave) to Louise F. Nichols Drive

The Land Use and Economic Development Committee approved a request to designate 4th Avenue (between Union Street and Mississippi Avenue) as Louise F. Nichols Drive, an honorary street name. The motion passed 2-0 with Councilman Guerrero absent. The committee also approved the minutes from the August 29, 2024 meeting.

• Approved honorary street name request for 4th Avenue to Louise F. Nichols Drive (2-0)
• Approved Land Use & Economic Development Committee meeting minutes from 8-29-24 (2-0)

Plan Commission

The Joliet Plan Commission approved the preliminary plat for the Laraway ANR Pipeline TC Energy Subdivision at 4101 S. Cherry Hill Road. The motion passed 7-0 with two members absent. The commission also approved the minutes from the August 15, 2024 meeting.

• Approved preliminary plat for Laraway ANR Pipeline TC Energy Subdivision (7-0, 2 absent)
• Approved Plan Commission meeting minutes from 8-15-24 (7-0, 2 absent)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings to consider several petitions for special use permits and zoning variations. These requests involve the establishment of a public park and various automotive and business services.

• Petition 2024-41: Special Use Permit for a public park at 1000 N. Center Street
• Petition 2024-42: Special Use Permit for automotive dent removal at 121 Airport Drive, Unit A
• Petitions 2024-43 to 2024-45: Special Use Permit and variations for automotive repair at 1249 and 1251 E. Cass Street
• Petitions 2024-46 to 2024-48: Special Use Permit and variations for a used car dealership at 725 and 805 W. Jefferson Street
• Petition 2024-50: Variation of Use for a hair salon at 1307 Briargate Avenue

The Joliet Zoning Board of Appeals approved a special use permit for a public park at 1000 N. Center Street and denied a special use permit for an automotive dent removal business at 121 Airport Drive, Unit A. The board also approved several other petitions, including automotive repair and used car dealership requests, and a variation for a hair salon. All votes were 5-0 with one member absent.

• Approved special use permit for public park at 1000 N. Center St (5-0)
• Denied special use permit for automotive dent removal at 121 Airport Dr, Unit A (5-0)
• Approved special use permit for automotive repair at 1249 & 1251 E. Cass St (5-0)
• Approved variation of use for B-3 in R-2 district at 1249 & 1251 E. Cass St (5-0)
• Approved variation for automotive repair building within 100 ft of residential district at 1249 & 1251 E. Cass St (5-0)
• Approved special use permit for used car dealership at 725 & 805 W. Jefferson St (5-0)
• Approved variation of use for B-3 in B-1 district at 805 W. Jefferson St (5-0)
• Approved variations for parking and setback at 725 & 805 W. Jefferson St (5-0)

Arts Commission

The Joliet Arts Commission will hear presentations from six finalists for a public sculpture in City Square. No formal decisions or recommendations are scheduled for this meeting.

• Presentations from six City Square sculpture finalists: Chandler Ahrens/Ahrens Vale, Sijia Chen, Dante DiBartolo, Juanjo Novella, Timothy Jorgensen, and James Peterson/Art Contraptions

The Joliet Arts Commission heard presentations from six finalists for the City Square sculpture project but took no action to select or recommend a finalist. The commission approved the August 21 meeting minutes and voted unanimously to allow Juanjo Novella to present out of order. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved August 21 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved deviation from presentation order to allow Juanjo Novella to present (7-0)
• Heard presentations from six sculpture finalists (no action taken)

City Council Meeting

The Joliet City Council will meet to decide on a $6,175,114 professional services agreement for the Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Project. The meeting also includes votes on multiple contracts totaling over $666,000 for sewer maintenance equipment and water system upgrades, as well as liquor license transfers and a street name change.

• Award $357,730 contract for Combination Sewer Cleaner Vac Truck to Standard Equipment Company
• Award $239,922 contract for Sewer Pipe Television Truck to EJ Equipment Inc.
• Vote on $6,175,114 Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Project contract to Strand Assoc Inc.
• Approve transfer of Class B liquor license at 1527 N. Raynor Avenue (Ecus Club)
• Approve street name change from Riverboat Center Boulevard to Rock Creek Boulevard near 1411 and 1421 Riverboat Center Drive

The Joliet City Council approved a $6,175,114 professional services agreement with Strand Assoc Inc. for the Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Project. The council also approved several consent agenda items, including contracts for sewer equipment and engineering services, and adopted ordinances and resolutions related to zoning, street names, and easements. A special use permit for a staffing agency was removed from the agenda to be brought back later.

• Approved $6,175,114 professional services agreement for Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion to Strand Assoc Inc. (8-0)
• Approved consent agenda including $357,730 sewer cleaner vac truck purchase and $239,922 sewer pipe TV truck purchase (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 18680 approving special use permit for massage therapy business at 218 S. Larkin Avenue (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 18681 approving street name change from Riverboat Center Boulevard to Rock Creek Boulevard (8-0)
• Adopted Ordinances 18682 and 18683 approving resubdivision of Lots 2, 3, 4 in The Boulevard PUD (8-0)
• Adopted Resolutions 8062-8068 accepting easements, approving MOU with Will County, and declaring property surplus (8-0)
• Removed special use permit for staffing agency at 1504 Essington Road from agenda (8-0)
• Appointed Councilman Cardenas as Mayor Pro-Tem for October-December 2024 (8-0)

Committee on Citizens with Disabilities

The Joliet Committee on Citizens with Disabilities meets to review updates on the city’s ADA Transition Plan, a disability resource center survey, housing accessibility for people with disabilities, and accessible playgrounds in Joliet Park District. No final decisions or recommendations are scheduled for this meeting.

• Discussion: ADA Transition Plan Updates (TMP-7725)
• Discussion: Disability Resource Center/Accessibility Survey (TMP-7724)
• Discussion: Housing Accessibility & Affordability for Persons with Disabilities (TMP-7726)
• Discussion: Accessible Playgrounds - Joliet Park District (TMP-7727)

The Committee on Citizens with Disabilities approved the minutes from its August 20, 2024 meeting. Members also discussed updates to the ADA Transition Plan, a potential accessibility survey with the Disability Resource Center, housing accessibility and affordability, and accessible playgrounds with the Joliet Park District. No final action was taken on these discussion items.

• Approved meeting minutes from 8/20/2024 (TMP-7729) (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Finance Committee

The Joliet Finance Committee will meet to approve the minutes from the August 20, 2024 meeting and receive monthly financial reports, including the August 2024 Monthly Financial Report, invoice exceptions, and a travel expense report. No final decisions or recommendations are scheduled for this meeting.

The Finance Committee approved the August 2024 monthly financial report, travel expense report, and September personnel summary report, all by unanimous vote. The committee also approved the August 20, 2024 meeting minutes. No public comments were made, and no substantive policy decisions were taken.

• Approved August 20, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved August 2024 monthly financial report (3-0)
• Approved August 2024 travel expense report (3-0)
• Approved September 2024 personnel summary report (3-0)

Pre-Council Meeting

The Joliet City Council is scheduled to approve a $6.2 million contract for the Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion and a series of utility contracts and zoning permits. The meeting will also include a closed session to discuss personnel and land acquisition.

• Award of contract for sewer cleaner vac truck ($357,730)
• Award of contract for sewer pipe television truck ($239,922)
• Contract for Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion ($6,175,114)
• Ordinance for massage therapy business special use permit
• Ordinance for street name change to Rock Creek Boulevard

The pre-council meeting reviewed agenda items for the upcoming regular meeting, including a $6,175,114 professional services agreement for the Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Project. No formal votes were taken during this pre-council session. The council also discussed several other items scheduled for formal action, including liquor license transfers, special use permits, and various contracts.

• Reviewed $6,175,114 professional services agreement for Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion (no vote taken)
• Reviewed $357,730 contract award for Combination Sewer Cleaner Vac Truck to Standard Equipment Company (no vote taken)
• Reviewed $239,922 contract award for Sewer Pipe Television Truck to EJ Equipment Inc. (no vote taken)
• Reviewed $51,000 amendment for 2024 Water Main Rehabilitation Program to Baxter & Woodman Inc. (no vote taken)
• Reviewed $18,200 change order for Fairmont Water Tower Demolition to Green Demolition Services (no vote taken)
• Reviewed $19,550 change order for Water Metering Equipment from Core & Main LP (no vote taken)
• Discussed transfer of Class B liquor license at 1527 N. Raynor Avenue to Ecus Club (no vote taken)
• Discussed transfer of Class C liquor license at 1537 N. Larkin Avenue to Jewel Osco #0224 (no vote taken)

Public Service Committee

The Public Service Committee will consider several contracts and resolutions, including a $6,175,114 professional services agreement for the Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion, contracts for sewer equipment totaling $597,652, and change orders for water tower demolition and meter equipment. It will also vote on resolutions concerning a public utility easement for fiber conduit north of Washington Street, a letter of understanding with IDOT for Cass Street Bridge maintenance, appropriation of bond funds for traffic‑management engineering services, and declaring certain city property surplus. Additionally, the committee will review the Alternative Water Source Program through June 30 2024.

• Award contract to Standard Equipment Company for a combination sewer cleaner vac truck – $357,730
• Award contract to EJ Equipment Inc. for a sewer pipe television truck – $239,922
• Professional Services Agreement with Strand Assoc Inc. for Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion – $6,175,114
• Change Order No. 1 to Green Demolition Services for Fairmont Water Tower demolition – $18,200
• Resolution accepting Will County easement for fiber conduit north of Washington Street (Chicago to Scott Streets)

The Public Service Committee voted unanimously to recommend three contracts totaling $6,772,766 for full Council approval, including a $6,175,114 professional services agreement for the Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion. It also recommended four change orders/amendments totaling $88,750, and five resolutions covering easements, a bridge maintenance agreement, bond fund appropriation, and surplus property declaration. All recommendations passed 3-0.

• Recommended sewer cleaner vac truck purchase from Standard Equipment Co. ($357,730) (3-0)
• Recommended sewer pipe TV truck purchase from EJ Equipment Inc. ($239,922) (3-0)
• Recommended Westside WWTP expansion professional services agreement with Strand Assoc. Inc. ($6,175,114) (3-0)
• Recommended change order for Fairmont Water Tower demolition ($18,200) (3-0)
• Recommended change order for water metering equipment from Core & Main LP ($19,550) (3-0)
• Recommended Amendment No. 3 to 2024 Water Main Rehab PSA with Baxter & Woodman Inc. ($51,000) (3-0)
• Recommended Amendment No. 1 for CTMS engineering services (3-0)
• Recommended 5 resolutions: Will County fiber easement, fiber MOU, Cass Street Bridge LOU, Rebuild Illinois bond appropriation, surplus property declaration (3-0)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will approve the minutes from the August 12, 2024 meeting, elect a secretary, and consider personnel actions. The agenda includes promoting Sergeant Erik Payne to Lieutenant and Officer Kent Liebermann to Sergeant, as well as discussing the hiring of firefighter paramedics. Public comment will also be allowed before adjournment.

• Approve Board of Fire and Police Commissioners minutes from 8/12/2024
• Motion to elect a secretary
• Promote Sergeant Erik Payne to Lieutenant
• Promote Officer Kent Liebermann to Sergeant
• Discuss hiring of firefighter paramedics

City Council Meeting

The City Council is meeting to vote on several infrastructure contracts, budget amendments, and land development ordinances. Key items include the approval of plats for the Cherry Hill Business Park and various right-of-way acquisitions.

• Approval of preliminary, final, and recording plats for Cherry Hill Business Park (21) Subdivision
• Contract for Well 27 Rehabilitation to Great Lakes Water Resources Group for $189,700.00
• Purchase of five Ford Rangers from Ron Tirapelli Ford, Inc. for $213,885.00
• Authorization to fund Draw 10 for Tax Increment Financing District #7 in the amount of $999,100.58
• TIF Development Agreement with 311 Ottawa Building LLC for the renovation of 311 N. Ottawa Street

The Joliet City Council approved the preliminary, final, and recording plats for the Cherry Hill Business Park (21) Subdivision, Phase 1, with Councilwoman Ibarra voting no. The council also approved a consent agenda containing numerous contracts and purchases, including a $189,700 well rehabilitation contract and a $213,885 purchase of five Ford Rangers. Several resolutions were adopted, including a TIF development agreement for 311 N. Ottawa Street and right-of-way acquisitions for the Theodore Street and Olympic Boulevard improvement projects.

• Approved Cherry Hill Business Park (21) preliminary, final, and recording plats (8-1)
• Approved consent agenda with 20 items including contracts, purchases, and payments
• Awarded $189,700 Well 27 Rehabilitation contract to Great Lakes Water Resources Group
• Awarded $87,011.03 Cass Street/Jefferson Street Streetscape Repair contract to PT Ferro Construction Co.
• Awarded $213,885 purchase of five Ford Rangers from Ron Tirapelli Ford, Inc.
• Adopted ordinance amending 2024 annual budget (unanimous)
• Authorized TIF development agreement with 311 Ottawa Building LLC for renovation of 311 N. Ottawa Street (unanimous)
• Declared certain city property as surplus, including ambulances for donation (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss city business and review minutes from August 6, 2024. The primary item for consideration is a resolution regarding surplus city property.

• Resolution TMP-7645 declaring certain City of Joliet ambulances as surplus property

The Public Safety Committee recommended approval of a resolution declaring certain City of Joliet property (old ambulances) as surplus. The recommendation passed unanimously. No other agenda items, ordinances, or resolutions were considered.

• Recommended approval of resolution declaring old ambulances as surplus (3-0)

Public Service Committee

The Public Service Committee will consider awarding contracts for Well 27 rehabilitation, Eastside Wastewater Treatment Plant repairs, and the Cass Street / Jefferson Streetscape project. The agenda also includes contracts for bulk roadway signs, electrical maintenance, and five Ford Rangers.

• Award of contract for Well 27 Rehabilitation to Great Lakes Water Resources Group ($189,700)
• Award of contract for Cass Street / Jefferson Streetscape Repair Project to PT Ferro Construction Co. ($87,011.03)
• Purchase of five Ford Rangers from Ron Tirapelli Ford, Inc. ($213,885)
• Resolution authorizing acquisition of right-of-way for Theodore Street Improvement Project 1B
• Resolution authorizing acquisition of right-of-way for Olympic Boulevard Improvement Project - Parcel 0017

The Public Service Committee unanimously recommended approval of 10 contracts and purchases totaling about $1.1 million, including water and sewer work, street repairs, vehicles, and storm cleanup. It also recommended four change orders and amendments, and two right-of-way acquisition resolutions. All recommendations were approved 3-0 and will go to the full City Council.

• Recommended Well 27 Rehabilitation contract to Great Lakes Water Resources Group for $189,700 (3-0)
• Recommended purchase of diffuser membranes for Eastside Wastewater Treatment Plant from LAI & Associates for $52,128 (3-0)
• Recommended biosolids lease payments to Jackie Stuenkel ($54,000) and Bob Bluer ($43,500) (3-0)
• Recommended Cass Street/Jefferson Street Streetscape Repair contract to PT Ferro Construction for $87,011.03 (3-0)
• Recommended purchase of five Ford Rangers from Ron Tirapelli Ford for $213,885 (3-0)
• Recommended emergency tree and brush removal payments of $231,961.25 for July 14-15 storm (3-0)
• Recommended four change orders/amendments including sidewalk project and GIS services (3-0)
• Recommended right-of-way acquisition resolutions for Theodore Street and Olympic Boulevard projects (3-0)

Legislative Committee

The Legislative Committee will consider a vote to end the City of Joliet newsletter that is produced by Liberty Creative Solutions. The agenda references the awarded contract for the 2024-2025 newsletter design, print, and delivery. Public comment periods are provided for non‑agenda items. No dollar amount is listed for the contract.

• Vote to discontinue the City Newsletter published by Liberty Creative Solutions
• Awarded contract for 2024‑2025 newsletter design, print, and delivery (no amount disclosed)

The Legislative Committee voted to discontinue the publication of the City newsletter through Liberty Creative Solutions, citing cost savings. The motion passed 2-0 with one member absent. The item was placed on the City Council consent agenda, and no resolution was required.

• Approved discontinuation of City newsletter publication through Liberty Creative Solutions (2-0, 1 absent)

Land Use and Economic Development Committee

The Land Use & Economic Development Committee is meeting to discuss a TIF development agreement. The primary item is the renovation of the property at 311 N. Ottawa Street.

• Resolution to authorize a TIF Development Agreement with 311 Ottawa Building LLC for the renovation of 311 N. Ottawa Street

Joliet Historic Preservation Commission

The Joliet Historic Preservation Commission will hold public hearings on two historic‑preservation items. One is a Certificate of Appropriateness for alternative materials and replacement windows at the Rock & Roll Museum located at 9 W. Cass St. The other is a Local Historic Landmark designation for St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church at 416 N. Chicago St. The agenda also includes routine approval of the July 24, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Public Hearing – COA‑03‑2024: Certificate of Appropriateness for alternative materials and replacement windows at 9 W. Cass St. (Rock & Roll Museum)
• Public Hearing – L‑1‑2024: Local Historic Landmark designation for 416 N. Chicago St. (St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church)
• Approval of minutes from the July 24, 2024 Historic Preservation Commission meeting

The Joliet Historic Preservation Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for alternative materials at 9 W. Cass Street and recommended local landmark designation for St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church at 416 N. Chicago Street. The landmark recommendation will go to City Council for a final decision on September 17, 2024. The meeting also included approval of prior minutes and staff updates.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness COA-3-2024 for alternative façade materials and replacement windows at 9 W. Cass Street (7-0)
• Approved Local Historic Landmark Designation L-1-2024 for 416 N. Chicago Street (St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church) (6-0)
• Approved minutes of the July 24, 2024 regular meeting (5-0, 2 abstentions)

Arts Commission

The Arts Commission will review updates on the City Square Sculpture and Utility Box Decoration projects. Members will discuss potential projects for 2025 and the submission of a Creative Catalyst Grant application for 2025.

• Update on City Square Sculpture Project
• Update on Utility Box Decoration Project
• Discussion of potential projects for 2025
• Discussion on submitting a Creative Catalyst Grant application for 2025

City Council Meeting

The Joliet City Council will consider approving multiple contracts for road repairs, HVAC replacements, and software support. The agenda includes items for sidewalk replacement, roadway improvements, and liquor license denials.

• Award of contract for 2024 Sidewalk/Curb Replacement Project ($294,186.00)
• Award of contract for Broadway Street Roadway Improvement Project ($280,507.46)
• Award of contract for Union Station Roofing Envelope Replacement ($167,720.00)
• Resolution to deny liquor license at 3021 Plainfield Road - Circle K
• Resolution to authorize TIF Development Agreement for 311 N. Ottawa Street

The Joliet City Council approved the consent agenda, which included multiple contracts totaling over $1.2 million for sidewalk, roofing, software, and professional services. The council also denied a Class CG liquor license for the Circle K at 3021 Plainfield Road, approved a Class B liquor license for Big Apple MT at 106 N. Larkin Avenue, and approved a drive-thru permit for a Chick-fil-A at 201 S. Larkin Avenue. Several resolutions were adopted, including an intergovernmental agreement with IDOT for the I-80 at IL Route 7 interchange project and a resolution amending the compensation scale for crossing guards. A TIF development agreement for 311 N. Ottawa Street was removed from the agenda to be brought back at a later date.

• Approved consent agenda including contracts for sidewalk/curb replacement ($294,186), bituminous surface treatment ($140,501.95), Union Station roofing ($167,720), and VUEWorks software support ($70,000)
• Denied Class CG liquor license for Circle K at 3021 Plainfield Road (Resolution 8051)
• Approved Class B liquor license for Big Apple MT at 106 N. Larkin Avenue
• Approved drive-thru permit for Chick-fil-A at 201 S. Larkin Avenue
• Adopted ordinances approving preliminary, final, and recording plats for resubdivision of Lot 4 of Casino Parcel at Rock Run Crossings (Ordinances 18673-18675)
• Adopted resolution approving IGA with IDOT for I-80 at IL Route 7 interchange improvement project (Resolution 8052)
• Adopted resolution appropriating Motor Fuel Tax funds for Broadway St. roadway project (Resolution 8054)
• Adopted resolution authorizing amendment to compensation scale for crossing guards (Resolution 8055)

Committee on Citizens with Disabilities

The Joliet Committee on Citizens with Disabilities will review minutes from prior meetings, discuss accessibility concerns at local parks and playgrounds, and housing availability for disabled persons. No final decisions are scheduled; this is an informational meeting.

• Review minutes from April 16 and May 21, 2024 meetings
• Discuss accessibility concerns at local parks and playgrounds
• Discuss housing availability for disabled persons

The Committee on Citizens with Disabilities approved minutes from April and May 2024, and approved a resolution on the frequency and schedule of committee meetings. The committee also heard discussions on accessibility at local parks and playgrounds, and on housing availability for disabled persons, but took no final action on these topics.

• Approved meeting minutes from 4-16-24
• Approved meeting minutes from 5-21-2024
• Approved resolution on frequency and schedule of committee meetings
• Approved adjournment

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review an ordinance to amend the 2024 annual budget and a TIF development agreement for the renovation of 311 N. Ottawa Street. The body will also consider several contracts and resolutions regarding city fund disbursements and grant funds.

• TIF Development Agreement with 311 Ottawa Building LLC for 311 N. Ottawa Street
• Contract for benefit consulting/broker services to Gallagher Benefit Services for $76,000
• Ordinance amending the 2024 Annual Budget
• Resolution to accept grant funds under Title XX of the Social Security Act
• Renewal of Claims Administrator

The Joliet Finance Committee approved the July 16, 2024 minutes and advanced several items to the full council, including claims administrator renewal, a $76,000 contract for Gallagher Benefit Services, a 2024 budget amendment, a check-signing resolution, and a Title XX grant acceptance. The committee also removed a TIF development agreement for 311 N. Ottawa Street from the agenda and approved monthly financial, travel, and personnel reports.

• Approved July 16, 2024 minutes (2 Aye, 1 Abstain)
• Forwarded claims administrator renewal (TMP-7597) to full council (3-0)
• Forwarded Gallagher Benefit Services contract of $76,000 (TMP-7630) to full council (3-0)
• Forwarded 2024 annual budget amending ordinance (TMP-7633) to full council (3-0)
• Forwarded check, voucher, and warrant signor resolution (TMP-7634) to full council (3-0)
• Forwarded Title XX grant acceptance resolution (TMP-7639) to full council (3-0)
• Approved July 2024 monthly financial report (TMP-7586) (3-0)
• Approved travel expense report (TMP-7587) (3-0)

Pre-Council Meeting

The City Council will review multiple service contracts for city facilities and infrastructure. The body is also deciding on liquor license applications and a drive-thru permit for a restaurant.

• Contract for 2024 Sidewalk / Curb Replacement in East Joliet to Davis Concrete Construction Co. for $294,186.00
• Contract for Lenovo TruScale Managed Storage not to exceed $370,684.21
• Resolution to deny a Class 'CG' liquor license for Circle K at 3021 Plainfield Road
• Drive-thru permit application for Chick Fil A at 201 S. Larkin Avenue
• TIF Development Agreement with 311 Ottawa Building LLC for renovation of 311 N. Ottawa Street

The pre-council meeting reviewed a consent agenda with numerous contract awards, including a $294,186 sidewalk replacement project, a $140,501.95 bituminous surface treatment, and a $167,720 Union Station roof replacement. The council also discussed liquor license applications, including a denial for Circle K and a drive-thru permit for Chick-fil-A, and approved entering closed session. No final votes were taken during this pre-council meeting; items are expected to be acted on at the regular council meeting.

• Reviewed award of $294,186 contract for 2024 Sidewalk/Curb Replacement to Davis Concrete Construction Co.
• Reviewed award of $140,501.95 contract for Bituminous Surface Treatment to AC Pavement Striping Co.
• Reviewed award of $167,720 contract for Union Station Roofing Envelope Replacement to Adler Roofing and Sheet Metal Inc.
• Reviewed award of $70,000 contract to DTS for VUEWorks Asset Management Software Support
• Reviewed award of $370,684.21 not-to-exceed contract to Lenovo for TruScale Managed Storage
• Reviewed award of $76,000 contract to Gallagher Benefit Services for benefit consulting
• Reviewed resolution to deny Class CG liquor license at 3021 Plainfield Road (Circle K)
• Motion carried to enter closed session for personnel, collective bargaining, land acquisition, and litigation

Public Service Committee

The Joliet Public Service Committee will vote on awarding contracts for sidewalk replacement, road treatments, and sewer lining, plus approve change orders for roadway and culvert projects. The meeting also includes a resolution for an intergovernmental agreement with IDOT for interchange improvements and a permit application for a Chick Fil A drive-thru.

• Award $294,186 sidewalk/curb replacement contract to Davis Concrete Construction Co.
• Award $140,501.95 bituminous surface treatment contract to AC Pavement Striping Co.
• Approve $34,800 sewer lining program agreement with RJN Group Inc.
• Approve $280,507.46 change order for Broadway Street roadway project
• Consider drive-thru permit for Chick Fil A at 201 S. Larkin Avenue

The Public Service Committee voted unanimously to recommend three contracts for full Council approval: $294,186 for sidewalk/curb replacement, $140,501.95 for bituminous surface treatment, and $34,800 for sewer lining. It also recommended two change orders/amendments, a drive-thru permit for Chick-fil-A, and three resolutions including an IDOT agreement for the I-80/Larkin Avenue interchange. All recommendations passed 3-0.

• Recommended $294,186 sidewalk/curb contract to Davis Concrete (3-0)
• Recommended $140,501.95 bituminous surface treatment to AC Pavement Striping (3-0)
• Recommended $34,800 sewer lining program to RJN Group (3-0)
• Recommended $280,507.46 change order for Broadway Street project to PT Ferro (3-0)
• Recommended $4,987 amendment for Pilcher Park culvert to Willett, Hoffmann (3-0)
• Recommended drive-thru permit for Chick-fil-A at 201 S. Larkin Ave (3-0)
• Recommended IDOT agreement for I-80/Larkin Ave interchange project (3-0)
• Recommended surplus traffic signal equipment donation to IBEW Local 176 (3-0)

Public Assets Committee

The Joliet Public Assets Committee will review and likely approve contracts totaling $510,607.45 for roofing, HVAC, fire systems, seating, and heating upgrades across multiple city facilities. The meeting includes routine approval of prior minutes and public comment periods.

• Award $167,720.00 roofing contract for Union Station to Adler Roofing and Sheet Metal Inc.
• $62,895.00 HVAC replacement at Bicentennial Park to Johansen & Anderson
• $31,970.00 HVAC replacement at Joliet Area Historical Museum to Sendra Service Corp.
• $100,868.13 fire system update at Slammers Stadium to AMS Industries Inc.
• $52,499.32 theatre seat replacement at Bicentennial Park to Davis Furniture Company

The Public Assets Committee unanimously approved six contracts totaling $510,608.07 for repairs and upgrades to city facilities, including the Union Station roof, HVAC units at Bicentennial Park and the Joliet Area Historical Museum, a fire system update at Slammers Stadium, theatre seats at Bicentennial Park, and a heating system for the Motor Maintenance Building. The committee also approved the July 15, 2024 meeting minutes and heard a museum update from Greg Peerbolte. No public comments were made.

• Approved $167,720.00 contract for Union Station roofing envelope replacement to Adler Roofing and Sheet Metal Inc. (3-0)
• Approved $62,895.00 for Bicentennial Park HVAC unit replacement to Johansen & Anderson (3-0)
• Approved $31,970.00 for Joliet Area Historical Museum HVAC replacement to Sendra Service Corp. (3-0)
• Approved $100,868.13 for Slammers Stadium fire system update to AMS Industries Inc. (3-0)
• Approved $52,499.32 for Bicentennial Park Theatre seat replacement to Davis Furniture Company (3-0)
• Approved $94,655.00 for Motor Maintenance Building heating system to Sendra Service Corp. (3-0)
• Approved Public Assets Committee meeting minutes from 7/15/24 (3-0)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will hold public hearings regarding a property resubdivision and a land annexation. The body will also discuss a request to change a street name.

• PUD-6-24: Resubdivision of Lots 2, 3 and 4 in Unit 2 of The Boulevard Planned Unit Development Subdivision
• A-5-24: Annexation of 2800 Mound Road and classification to I-2 (General Industrial) Zoning District
• SN-1-24: Street name change from Riverboat Center Boulevard to Rock Creek Boulevard

The Joliet Plan Commission approved a resubdivision in The Boulevard PUD, the annexation and I-2 zoning of 2800 Mound Road, and a street name change from Riverboat Center Boulevard to Rock Creek Boulevard. All three motions passed unanimously with seven ayes and two absent members. No public comments were made on any item.

• Approved PUD-6-24 resubdivision of Lots 2, 3, 4 in The Boulevard PUD (7-0, 2 absent)
• Approved A-5-24 annexation of 2800 Mound Road with I-2 General Industrial zoning and annexation agreement (7-0, 2 absent)
• Approved SN-1-24 street name change to Rock Creek Boulevard (7-0, 2 absent)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Joliet Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a request to reduce the rear-yard setback for a detached garage at 1111 Catherine Street. Additional public hearings are scheduled for special-use permits at 1504 Essington Road (staffing agency), 218 S. Larkin Avenue (massage therapy), and a front-yard setback change at 1318 Ada Street (roofed deck). A facade material variation is also listed for 1705 W. Jefferson Street.

• Variation to reduce rear-yard setback from 30 ft to 23 ft at 1111 Catherine Street
• Special Use Permit for staffing agency at 1504 Essington Road, Unit C
• Variation to reduce front-yard setback from 30 ft to 26 ft at 1318 Ada Street
• Special Use Permit for massage therapy business at 218 S. Larkin Avenue
• Variation to allow non-masonry front facade material at 1705 W. Jefferson Street

The Joliet Zoning Board of Appeals approved four petitions: a rear-yard setback variation for a garage at 1111 Catherine Street, a front-yard setback variation for a roofed deck at 1318 Ada Street, a special use permit for a massage therapy business at 218 S. Larkin Avenue, and a non-masonry facade variation for World Automotive Used Car Center at 1705 W. Jefferson Street. The board denied a special use permit for a staffing agency at 1504 Essington Road, Unit C, by a 4-2 vote. All votes were unanimous except the denial, which had two nay votes.

• Approved setback variation for garage addition at 1111 Catherine Street (unanimous)
• Denied special use permit for staffing agency at 1504 Essington Road, Unit C (4-2)
• Approved front-yard setback variation for roofed deck at 1318 Ada Street (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for massage therapy business at 218 S. Larkin Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved non-masonry facade variation for World Automotive at 1705 W. Jefferson Street (unanimous)

Public Assets Committee

The Public Assets Committee will consider and vote on several contract recommendations, including a $167,720 award to Adler Roofing for Union Station roof envelope replacement. Other items include HVAC replacements for Bicentennial Park ($62,895) and the Joliet Area Historical Museum ($31,970), a fire‑system upgrade for Slammers Stadium ($100,868.13), and theater seat replacement in Bicentennial Park ($52,499.32). The meeting also includes routine approval of minutes and public comment periods.

• Award contract to Adler Roofing for Union Station roofing envelope replacement – $167,720.00
• Approve HVAC unit replacement for Bicentennial Park – $62,895.00
• Approve HVAC replacement for Joliet Area Historical Museum – $31,970.00
• Approve fire system upgrade for Slammers Stadium – $100,868.13
• Approve theatre seat replacement for Bicentennial Park – $52,499.32

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board is meeting to discuss promotions for specific personnel within the fire and police departments. The agenda also includes a closed session regarding the hiring of firefighter paramedics.

• Proposed Fire Department promotions: Lieutenant Daniel Miller to Captain and AOP Christopher Bourg to Lieutenant
• Proposed Police Department promotions: Sergeant Kevin Sepulveda to Lieutenant and Officer Ryan Shaw to Sergeant
• Closed session regarding the hiring of firefighter paramedics

The Board approved promotions for fire and police personnel, including Daniel Miller to Captain and Kevin Sepulveda to Lieutenant. Three motions to hire firefighter paramedics (candidates #8, #14, and #15) were all defeated by 0-3 voice votes. The board also approved minutes from January 2022 through July 2024.

• Approved minutes for January 2022 - July 2024 (2-0)
• Approved promotion of Lieutenant Daniel Miller to Captain (voice vote)
• Approved promotion of AOP Christopher Bourg to Lieutenant (voice vote)
• Approved promotion of Sergeant Kevin Sepulveda to Lieutenant (voice vote)
• Approved promotion of Officer Ryan Shaw to Sergeant (voice vote)
• Denied hiring of firefighter paramedic #8 Maxwell Wesley (0-3)
• Denied hiring of firefighter paramedic #14 Michael Major (0-3)
• Denied hiring of firefighter paramedic #15 Darrius Perez (0-3)

Communication, Technology and Information Systems Committee

The Communication, Technology and Information Systems Committee is meeting to review two contract awards for city software and storage systems. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from the May 8, 2024 meeting.

• Contract award to Lenovo for TruScale Managed Storage not to exceed $370,684.21
• Contract award to DTS for VUEWorks Asset Management Software Support and Hosting for $70,000.00

The Communication, Technology and Information Systems Committee voted unanimously to recommend approval of two contracts: a $70,000 annual renewal with DTS for VUEWorks asset management software support and hosting, and a not-to-exceed $370,684.21 contract with Lenovo for TruScale managed storage. The committee also approved the May 8, 2024 meeting minutes and received a briefing on the recent Crowdstrike incident. No public comments were made.

• Approved minutes of May 8, 2024 CTIS meeting (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $70,000 DTS VUEWorks software support and hosting contract (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Lenovo TruScale managed storage contract not to exceed $370,684.21 (3-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider several infrastructure and equipment contracts, including sidewalk replacements and water metering. The body is also deciding on a special use permit for a repair facility and various grant agreements with state and county agencies.

• Special use permit for a truck and trailer repair facility at 804 E. Cass Street
• Sidewalk/Curb Replacement projects: Far West Joliet ($377,374.77) and Central Joliet ($303,750.00)
• Purchase of water metering equipment from Core & Main LP for $473,852.00
• Contract for 2024 Traffic Signal Materials: Traffic Control Corporation ($202,580.00) and Mobotrex, Inc. ($74,632.00)
• Grant agreements for senior transportation, FOID enforcement, and tobacco enforcement

The Joliet City Council approved a special use permit for a truck and trailer repair facility at 804 E. Cass Street (Ordinance 18672). The council also approved several resolutions, including a sales-tax sharing agreement with World Automotive and grant agreements for FOID enforcement and tobacco enforcement. Two agenda items were removed for later consideration: a senior transportation grant and a Pace transit shelter agreement. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved special use permit for truck/trailer repair at 804 E. Cass St. (Ordinance 18672, unanimous)
• Approved sales-tax sharing agreement with World Automotive (Resolution 8050, unanimous)
• Approved FOID enforcement grant agreement with State of Illinois (Resolution 8047, unanimous)
• Approved tobacco enforcement grant acceptance (Resolution 8048, unanimous)
• Approved ATF overtime reimbursement MOU (Resolution 8046, unanimous)
• Approved Will County subrecipient agreement for Fairmont water/sewer extension (Resolution 8049, unanimous)
• Approved $56,738.26 purchase of license plate recognition equipment (unanimous)
• Removed senior transportation grant and Pace transit shelter items from agenda for later date

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will discuss a payment for fire inspection services and changes to crossing guard compensation. The body is also considering several resolutions to authorize grant agreements and a memorandum of understanding with the ATF.

• Payment of $30,333.50 to First Due for web-based fire inspection services
• Amendment to the compensation scale for crossing guards
• MOU with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives for overtime salary reimbursement
• Grant agreement with the State of Illinois for senior transportation and counseling services
• Grant agreements for FOID enforcement and the Tobacco Enforcement Program

The Public Safety Committee recommended approval of a $30,333.50 payment for web-based fire inspection services and an amendment to the crossing guard compensation scale. It also recommended approval of four resolutions: an ATF overtime reimbursement MOU, a senior transportation and counseling grant, a FOID enforcement grant, and a tobacco enforcement grant. All votes were unanimous (3-0). No final actions were taken; these are recommendations to the full council.

• Recommended approval of $30,333.50 payment for First Due fire inspection services (3-0)
• Recommended approval of amendment to crossing guard compensation scale (3-0)
• Recommended approval of ATF overtime reimbursement MOU resolution (3-0)
• Recommended approval of senior transportation and counseling grant agreement (3-0)
• Recommended approval of FOID enforcement grant agreement (3-0)
• Recommended approval of tobacco enforcement grant acceptance (3-0)

Pre-Council Meeting

The Joliet City Council’s Pre-Council Meeting will review and approve multiple contracts totaling over $1.8 million for infrastructure projects, equipment purchases, and professional services. The meeting also includes ordinances and resolutions, such as a special use permit for a truck repair facility and agreements with state agencies and federal entities.

• Award of $149,900 contract for Hickory-Spring Creek Cleaning Project to Gregg W. Dobczyk Excavating
• Award of $377,374.77 contract for Sidewalk/Curb Replacement in Far West Joliet to D Construction Inc.
• Ordinance approving Special Use Permit for Truck and Trailer Repair Facility at 804 E. Cass Street
• Resolution authorizing $76,765 engineering design services for Fairmont Water and Sanitary Sewer Extension Project
• Purchase of $473,852 in Water Metering Equipment from Core & Main LP

The Joliet City Council held a pre-council meeting on August 5, 2024, where it reviewed and approved a consent agenda containing multiple contracts, purchases, and agreements. These included contracts for street cleaning, manhole repair, traffic signal materials, sidewalk/curb replacement, and utility hauling, as well as purchases of water metering equipment and license plate recognition technology. The council also discussed ordinances and resolutions, including a special use permit for a truck repair facility and several grant agreements, but no final votes were taken on these items during this pre-council meeting. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter closed session, which was approved unanimously.

• Approved consent agenda including 15 items (unanimous)
• Awarded $149,900 contract for 2024 Hickory-Spring Creek Cleaning to Gregg W. Dobczyk Excavating
• Awarded $42,000 contract for South Center Street Manhole Repair to Austin Tyler Construction
• Awarded $202,580 contract for Traffic Signal Materials PO No. 1 to Traffic Control Corporation
• Awarded $74,632 contract for Traffic Signal Materials PO No. 2 to Mobotrex, Inc.
• Awarded $377,374.77 contract for Far West Joliet Sidewalk/Curb Replacement to D Construction Inc.
• Awarded $303,750 contract for Central Joliet Sidewalk/Curb Replacement to D Construction, Inc.
• Approved $473,852 purchase of water metering equipment from Core & Main LP

Public Service Committee

The Public Service Committee is reviewing several contract awards for sidewalk, curb, and sewer projects. The body will also consider equipment purchases and intergovernmental agreements regarding transit shelters and water extensions.

• Sidewalk/Curb Replacement Projects in Far West and Central Joliet to D Construction Inc. for $377,374.77 and $303,750.00
• Purchase of Water Metering Equipment from Core & Main LP for $473,852.00
• Public Utilities Spoils Hauling Contract to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. for $338,800.00
• Traffic Signal Materials purchase orders to Traffic Control Corporation ($202,580.00) and Mobotrex, Inc. ($74,632.00)
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Pace regarding transit shelters

The Public Service Committee recommended 10 contracts for approval by the full Council, including road, water, and traffic projects. It also recommended a change order and two resolutions. No final decisions were made; all items require full Council approval.

• Recommended 2024 Hickory-Spring Creek Cleaning Project contract to Gregg W. Dobczyk Excavating ($149,900)
• Recommended South Center Street Manhole Repair Project contract to Austin Tyler Construction ($42,000)
• Recommended 2024 Traffic Signal Materials Purchase Order No. 1 to Traffic Control Corporation ($202,580)
• Recommended 2024 Traffic Signal Materials Purchase Order No. 2 to Mobotrex, Inc. ($74,632)
• Recommended 2024 Sidewalk/Curb Replacement Project - Far West Joliet to D Construction Inc. ($377,374.77)
• Recommended 2024 Sidewalk/Curb Replacement Project - Central Joliet to D Construction Inc. ($303,750)
• Recommended 2024 Public Utilities Spoils Hauling Contract to Austin Tyler Construction ($338,800)
• Recommended Fairmont Water and Sanitary Sewer Extension engineering design services to V3 Companies ($76,765)

Tree Advisory Board

The Tree Advisory Board will meet to discuss several items, including a review of Arbor Day 2024. The board will also discuss the CN/AIB Grant, the Inflation Reduction Act Grant, and a Growing Contract. No final actions or recommendations are scheduled for this meeting.

• 2024 Arbor Day review
• CN / AIB Grant discussion
• Inflation Reduction Act Grant discussion
• Growing Contract discussion

The board approved the amended minutes from April 4, 2024. Members reviewed the 2024 Arbor Day events and discussed the timeline for a tree inventory bid funded by a federal grant.

• Approved amended April 4, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

Land Use and Economic Development Committee

The Joliet Land Use and Economic Development Committee will hear two major proposals: TC Energy’s Laraway Compressor Station and the Vista Ridge residential subdivision. The committee will also discuss a sales-tax sharing agreement with World Automotive for its expansion and retention. No final decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

• TC Energy Laraway Compressor Station site plan review
• Vista Ridge residential subdivision proposal review
• Sales-tax sharing agreement with World Automotive for expansion and retention

The Land Use & Economic Development Committee held an advisory meeting with no final votes on agenda items. It discussed TC Energy's Laraway Compressor Station proposal, the Vista Ridge Residential Subdivision by McNaughton Development and Ryan Homes, and a sales-tax sharing agreement with World Automotive for expansion and retention. The committee approved the previous meeting's minutes and adjourned.

• Approved minutes of the 6/26/24 committee meeting (2-0, Guerrero absent)
• Discussed TC Energy Laraway Compressor Station site plan (no action)
• Discussed Vista Ridge Residential Subdivision proposal (no action)
• Discussed sales-tax sharing agreement with World Automotive (no action)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Joliet Historic Preservation Commission

The Joliet Historic Preservation Commission will meet to review a preliminary application to designate 416 N Chicago Street (St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church) as a Local Historic Landmark. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as approval of minutes and public comment periods.

• Preliminary Review: Local Historic Landmark Designation for 416 N Chicago Street (St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church)

The Joliet Historic Preservation Commission approved the preliminary review for the Local Historic Landmark Designation of 416 N. Chicago Street (St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church) with a 7-0 vote (two members absent). The motion carried, advancing the designation process. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included approval of prior minutes and staff updates.

• Approved preliminary review for Local Historic Landmark Designation of 416 N. Chicago Street (St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church) (7-0)
• Approved minutes of the June 26, 2024 regular meeting (7-0)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will hold public hearings on several preliminary and final plats for business and commercial subdivisions. The body will also consider the annexation and zoning of land on S. Raynor Avenue.

• Preliminary and Final Plats of Cherry Hill Business Park (21) Subdivision at SEC Cherry Hill and Spencer Roads
• Preliminary and Final Plats of Resubdivision of Lot 4 of Casino Parcel at Rock Run Crossings Subdivision
• Annexation of 12.01 Acres at 710–718 S. Raynor Avenue with I-1 (Light Industrial) Zoning
• Withdrawal of CenterPoint Intermodal Center Phase Twenty-Eight plats at 1601 W. Schweitzer Road
• Withdrawal of vacation of 0.271 Acre Portion of Schweitzer Road

The Joliet Plan Commission approved the preliminary and final plats for Cherry Hill Business Park (21) Subdivision, Phase 1, and the resubdivision of Lot 4 of Casino Parcel at Rock Run Crossings. It also approved the annexation of 12.01 acres at 710-718 S. Raynor Avenue with I-1 Light Industrial zoning. Three items related to CenterPoint Intermodal Center Phase 28 were withdrawn.

• Approved P-3-24 and FP-3-24 Cherry Hill Business Park (21) Subdivision, Phase 1 (5-1)
• Approved P-4-24 and FP-4-24 Resubdivision of Lot 4 of Casino Parcel at Rock Run Crossings (6-0)
• Approved A-4-24 Annexation of 12.01 acres at 710-718 S. Raynor Avenue, I-1 zoning (4-2)
• Withdrawn: P-2-24, FP-2-24 CenterPoint Intermodal Center Phase 28
• Withdrawn: V-3-24 Vacation of Schweitzer Road portion

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Joliet Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on four petitions: two requests to reduce yard setbacks for residential properties, one to allow a day care center, and one to extend a special use permit for a self-storage facility. The board will also consider procedural items like approving past meeting minutes and public comments.

• Variation to reduce corner side yard setback from 20 ft. to 10 ft. for a gazebo at 512 McDonough Street
• Variation to reduce rear yard setback from 30 ft. to 23 ft. for a garage addition at 1111 Catherine Street
• Special Use Permit for a day care center at 407 W. Jefferson Street
• Extension of a Special Use Permit for a self-storage facility at 414 Rowell Avenue

The Joliet Zoning Board of Appeals approved three petitions: a variation to reduce the corner side yard setback from 20 ft. to 10 ft. for a gazebo at 512 McDonough Street, a special use permit for a day care center at 407 W. Jefferson Street, and an extension of a special use permit for a self-storage facility at 414 Rowell Avenue. A petition to reduce the rear yard setback at 1111 Catherine Street was tabled because the applicant was not present. All votes were 4-0 with two members absent.

• Approved variation to reduce corner side yard setback from 20 ft. to 10 ft. for gazebo at 512 McDonough St (4-0)
• Approved special use permit for day care center at 407 W. Jefferson St (4-0)
• Approved extension of special use permit for self-storage facility at 414 Rowell Ave (4-0)
• Tabled variation to reduce rear yard setback from 30 ft. to 23 ft. for garage addition at 1111 Catherine St (4-0)

Arts Commission

The Arts Commission will receive updates on several ongoing public art projects and discuss potential initiatives for 2025. The meeting includes a presentation from the Friends of Community Public Art.

• Update on City Square Sculpture Project
• Update on Community Policing Sculpture Project
• Update on Utility Box Decoration Project
• Update on FY2025 IAC GOS Grant Application
• Presentation from Friends of Community Public Art

The Commission approved the minutes from the June 19, 2024 meeting. Members received updates on several public art projects and discussed potential art initiatives for 2025.

• Approved June 19, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council Meeting

The Joliet City Council will vote on approving multiple contracts totaling over $1.8 million for infrastructure projects, including traffic management systems, road paving, water main improvements, and a historic preservation study. The meeting also includes ordinances for zoning changes, special use permits, and a public hearing for a planned unit development.

• Award of $1,040,442.25 contract for Advanced Traffic Management System Phase A to H&H Electric Co.
• $156,000 contract for Portable LiDAR-Based Vehicle Detection System with HyPoint Solutions
• $177,001 paving contract for Eastside Treatment Plant Service Road to D Construction Inc.
• $135,000 professional services agreement for Joliet Area African American Historic Context Study to Preservation Futures
• Ordinance approving Special Use Permit for antique store at 118 N. Ottawa Street

The City Council approved several construction and professional service contracts, including a $1.04M traffic management project. The council also passed ordinances for new special use permits, record plats for PUDs, and a budget amendment for the Victory Centre project.

• Approved $1,040,442.25 contract to H&H Electric Co. for Advanced Traffic Management System Phase A
• Approved $156,000.00 contract with HyPoint Solutions for LiDAR-based vehicle detection
• Approved special use permit for an antique store at 118 N. Ottawa Street
• Approved conversion of stealth tower to monopole tower at 1300 N. Kelly Avenue
• Approved variation of use and special use permit for massage therapy at 3340 Mall Loop Drive (6-1)
• Approved final PUD, recording plat, and development agreement for Lakewood Prairie Subdivision Unit 3
• Approved budget amendment and contract for Victory Centre Demolition and Stabilization Project
• Approved $135,000.00 professional services agreement for African American Historic Context Study

Committee on Citizens with Disabilities

The Joliet Committee on Citizens with Disabilities will hold a routine meeting to approve past minutes and discuss two non-binding items: accessibility concerns at local parks and playgrounds, and housing availability for seniors and disabled persons. No final actions or recommendations are scheduled.

• Resolution to set future meeting frequency (TMP-7528)
• Discussion of accessibility concerns at local parks and playgrounds (TMP-7529)
• Discussion of housing availability for seniors and disabled persons (TMP-7534)

The July 16, 2024 meeting of the Joliet Committee on Citizens with Disabilities was cancelled because six committee members could not attend and no quorum was reached. The agenda items, including a resolution on committee meeting frequency and discussions on park accessibility and senior/disabled housing, were not acted on. According to the minutes, the agenda will be added to the September committee meeting instead.

• Meeting cancelled — no quorum (six members unable to attend)
• Agenda items postponed to the September committee meeting

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to consider the renewal of property and casualty coverage. The body will also review monthly financial, travel, and personnel reports.

• Proposed renewal of Property and Casualty Coverage (TMP-7517)
• June 2024 Monthly Financial Report (TMP-7497)
• June 2024 Travel Expense Report (TMP-7498)
• July 2024 Personnel Summary Report (TMP-7499)
• July 2024 JPL Quarterly Report

The Finance Committee approved the renewal of property and casualty coverages. The committee also approved several monthly financial, travel, and personnel reports.

• Approved renewal of Property and Casualty Coverages (2-0)
• Approved June 2024 Monthly Financial Report, Invoice Exceptions, and JPL Quarterly Report (2-0)
• Approved June 2024 Travel Expense Report (2-0)
• Approved July 2024 Personnel Summary Report (2-0)
• Approved June 18, 2024 meeting minutes (2-0)

Pre-Council Meeting

The City Council will review several infrastructure contracts, including traffic management and water main improvements. The body is also considering zoning ordinances for an antique store, a massage therapy business, and a communications tower.

• Contract for 2024 Advanced Traffic Management System Phase A to H&H Electric Co. for $1,040,442.25
• Contract for LiDAR-Based Vehicle Detection and Warning System with HyPoint Solutions for $156,000.00
• Professional Services Agreement for Joliet Area African American Historic Context Study for up to $135,000.00
• Special Use Permit for an antique store at 118 N. Ottawa Street
• Special Use Permit for a massage therapy business at 3340 Mall Loop Drive

Joliet's pre-council meeting on July 15, 2024 was largely a review session: the City Manager gave brief overviews of roughly two dozen council memos covering contracts, change orders, ordinances and resolutions, but the minutes record no votes on those items. The only recorded vote was a motion to enter closed session to discuss personnel, collective bargaining, land acquisition or conveyance, and pending or threatened litigation, which carried with all present members voting aye (Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra absent). One item, the purchase of license plate recognition equipment from Minuteman Security Technologies for $56,738.26, was stated to be removed from the agenda.

• Approved entering closed session on personnel, collective bargaining, land acquisition/conveyance, and litigation (8-0, Ibarra absent)
• Purchase of license plate recognition equipment from Minuteman Security Technologies ($56,738.26) stated to be removed from the agenda
• No votes recorded on the contract awards, change orders, ordinances or resolutions reviewed; these were presented and discussed only

Public Assets Committee

The Joliet Public Assets Committee will discuss an ordinance amending the 2024 city budget to allocate funds for the demolition and stabilization of the Victory Centre Gymnasium. This is a discussion item only, not a final vote. The committee will also follow standard procedural steps including approving minutes and hearing public comments.

• Ordinance amending 2024 budget for Victory Centre Gymnasium demolition and stabilization
• Low bid breakdown document for Victory Centre project attached

The Public Assets Committee approved an ordinance to amend the 2024 annual budget for the demolition and stabilization of the Victory Centre Gymnasium. The committee also approved the minutes from the June 20, 2024, meeting.

• Approved Ordinance Amending the 2024 City of Joliet Annual Budget for the Demolition and Stabilization of the Victory Centre Gymnasium (2-0)
• Approved Public Assets Committee Meeting Minutes - 6/20/24 (2-0)

Public Service Committee

The Public Service Committee will approve minutes from the July 1 meeting and consider several contract awards, including a $1,040,442.25 contract for the 2024 Advanced Traffic Management System Phase A. Change orders and payment requests for ongoing water main and roadway projects are also on the agenda. A resolution will appropriate bond funds for the traffic management project and accept a permanent easement for utilities on Riviera Boulevard.

• Award of $1,040,442.25 contract to H&H Electric Co. for Advanced Traffic Management System Phase A
• Award of $124,190.00 contract to Water Well Solutions Illinois LLC for Well Rock 1 Reinstallation
• Award of $177,001.00 contract to D Construction Inc. for Eastside Treatment Plant Service Road Paving
• Purchase of $56,738.26 License Plate Recognition Equipment from Minuteman Security Technologies, Inc.
• Resolution appropriating bond funds for the $1,040,442.25 Advanced Traffic Management System Phase A

The Public Service Committee met on July 15, 2024, and recommended several contracts, change orders, and resolutions for approval by the full City Council. The largest item was a $1,040,442.25 contract to H&H Electric Co. for the 2024 Advanced Traffic Management System Phase A Project. The committee also recommended a $124,190.00 well reinstallation contract, a $177,001.00 road paving contract plus $19,800.00 engineering services, and several change orders and payment requests. A purchase of license plate recognition equipment was pulled from the agenda and not acted on.

• Recommended approval of $1,040,442.25 contract to H&H Electric Co. for 2024 Advanced Traffic Management System Phase A (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $124,190.00 contract to Water Well Solutions Illinois LLC for Well Rock 1 Reinstallation (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $177,001.00 contract to D Construction Inc. for Eastside Treatment Plant Service Road Paving and $19,800.00 engineering agreement to Engineering Solutions Team (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Change Order No. 1 for $102,050.00 to Water Well Solutions Illinois LLC for Well 10D Rehabilitation (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Change Order No. 6 for $46,800.76 to Trine Construction Corp for Plainfield Road Water Main Improvements (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Change Order No. 4 for $229,372.25 to Trine Construction Corp for Joliet Ottawa Water Main Improvements (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Change Order No. 1 reducing $88,647.61 and Payment Request No. 5 and Final for $55,997.82 to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. for Walsh Avenue Roadway Improvement (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Change Order No. 1 reducing $1,570.39 and Payment Request No. 3 and Final for $15,474.82 to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. for Cora Street Roadway Improvement (3-0)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet to discuss the hiring of nineteen police officers. The agenda also includes the approval of meeting minutes from April 2 and May 13, 2024.

• Hiring of nineteen (19) police officers

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners approved the hiring of nine police officer candidates pending physical and vision exams. Several other candidates were not appointed, and multiple applicants withdrew or were removed from the process.

• Approved hiring of Kenneth Simonich (4-0)
• Approved hiring of Christopher Ibarra (4-0)
• Denied hiring of Ciera King (0-4)
• Denied hiring of Joshua Zielinski (0-4)
• Approved hiring of Jhovany Rodriguez (4-0)
• Denied hiring of Anthony Barnes (0-4)
• Approved hiring of Karla Contreras (4-0)
• Approved hiring of Kristen Ames (4-0)

City Council Meeting

The Joliet City Council will meet to discuss several professional service awards, infrastructure change orders, and community program resolutions. Key items include a major streetscape project and multiple CDBG activity inclusions for local organizations.

• Award of contract for Chicago Street Streetscape (Jefferson - Cass) up to $20,107,270.88
• Award of professional services for Compass Business Park development review: $205,000.00
• Award of professional engineering support services: $150,000.00
• Award of water loss control technical assistance program: $248,412.00
• Change order for Olympic Boulevard / Houbolt Road Improvements: $347,850.97

The Joliet City Council approved a $20,107,270.88 contract for Chicago Street streetscape and watermain improvements, along with a $2.5 million appropriation of state bond funds for the same project. The council also authorized the sale of seven surplus residential parcels and adopted multiple resolutions adding community programs to the 2024 CDBG Action Plan. Two items related to the Compass Business Park development were approved by a 7-2 vote, while all other major measures passed unanimously.

• Approved $20,107,270.88 contract for Chicago Street Streetscape and Watermain Improvements (9-0)
• Appropriated $2,501,760.00 in REBUILD ILLINOIS Bond Funds for Chicago Street project (9-0)
• Authorized sale of seven surplus residential parcels (9-0)
• Approved $205,000 development review agreement for Compass Business Park (7-2)
• Authorized Task Order 4 for Compass Business Park engineering services (7-2)
• Adopted 10 resolutions adding CDBG activities to 2024 Action Plan (9-0 each)
• Appointed Tom Ponce to Board of Fire and Police Commissioners (9-0)
• Approved MOU with Ascension Saint Joseph Medical Center (9-0)

Public Safety Committee

The committee will review a request to purchase one new undercover drug enforcement vehicle. Members will also consider a contract for a portable LiDAR-based vehicle detection system and two agreements regarding school and hospital partnerships.

• Purchase of one new vehicle for undercover drug enforcement
• Contract with Hypoint Solutions for portable LiDAR-based vehicle detection and warning system
• Intergovernmental agreement with Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202
• Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Joliet and Ascension Saint Joseph Medical Center

The Public Safety Committee recommended approval for a new undercover police vehicle, a LiDAR-based vehicle detection system contract, and two intergovernmental agreements. The committee also approved minutes from the May 7, 2024, meeting and moved the approval of June 4, 2024, minutes to the August 6, 2024, agenda.

• Approved May 7, 2024, meeting minutes (2-0)
• Recommended approval for new undercover drug enforcement vehicle (2-0)
• Recommended approval of Hypoint Solutions LiDAR contract (2-0)
• Recommended approval of Plainfield School District 202 SRO agreement (2-0)
• Recommended approval of Ascension Saint Joseph Medical Center MOU (2-0)

Pre-Council Meeting

The City Council will review several professional service agreements, including engineering and development assistance. The agenda also includes a major contract for Chicago Street streetscape and watermain improvements.

• Award of contract for Chicago Street Streetscape (Jefferson - Cass) up to $20,107,270.88
• Award of professional services for Compass Business Park development assistance for $205,000.00
• Award of professional engineering support services for $150,000.00
• Award of water loss control technical assistance program for $248,412.00
• Change order for Olympic Boulevard / Houbolt Road Improvements for $347,850.97

Joliet's Pre-Council Meeting on July 1, 2024 was a review session, not a voting meeting. Council members received overviews of a proposed contract for the Chicago Street Streetscape (Jefferson - Cass) City Square and Watermain Improvements to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in an amount not to exceed $20,107,270.88, along with several other proposed agreements, change orders, and CDBG-related resolutions. The only recorded vote was a motion to enter closed session to discuss personnel, collective bargaining, land acquisition or conveyance, and pending or threatened litigation, which carried with seven ayes. No substantive approvals or denials of the agenda items were recorded in these minutes.

• Motion to enter closed session (personnel, collective bargaining, land acquisition or conveyance, pending or threatened litigation) carried (7-0)
• Reviewed proposed contract award for Chicago Street Streetscape (Jefferson - Cass) City Square and Watermain Improvements to Austin Tyler Construction Inc., not to exceed $20,107,270.88 (no vote recorded)
• Reviewed proposed professional services agreement for Compass Business Park development review and planning assistance to Strand Assoc. Inc., $205,000.00 (no vote recorded)
• Reviewed proposed professional services agreement for engineering support services to Baxter & Woodman, Inc., $150,000.00 (no vote recorded)
• Reviewed proposed professional services agreement for Water Loss Control Technical Assistance Program to Cavanaugh & Associates PA, $248,412.00 (no vote recorded)
• Reviewed proposed Change Order No. 1 for Olympic Boulevard / Houbolt Road Improvements to PT Ferro Construction Co., $347,850.97 (no vote recorded)
• Reviewed proposed Change Order No. 2 for Olympic Boulevard Improvements to D Construction Inc., reducing amount by ($409,100.82) (no vote recorded)
• Reviewed proposed resolution appropriating REBUILD ILLINOIS Bond Funds for Chicago Street Streetscape project, $2,501,760.00 (no vote recorded)

Public Service Committee

The committee is reviewing contracts and funding for the Chicago Street streetscape and watermain improvements, which will alter traffic flow and utility access in that corridor. The agenda also covers change orders for Olympic Boulevard projects and professional services for the Compass Business Park and water loss control programs.

• Award of $20,107,270.88 contract to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. for Chicago Street streetscape and watermain improvements
• Appropriation of $2,501,760.00 in REBUILD Illinois bond funds for the Chicago Street project
• Change orders adjusting Olympic Boulevard improvements contracts by ($409,100.82) and $347,850.97
• Professional services agreements for Compass Business Park ($205,000.00) and water loss control ($248,412.00)
• Engineering support services contract for $150,000.00 to Baxter & Woodman, Inc.

The Public Service Committee forwarded a $20.1 million streetscape and watermain contract for Chicago Street to the full City Council without recommendation. The committee also recommended approval of three professional services agreements totaling over $600,000 and two change orders for Olympic Boulevard improvements. No new ordinances were passed, but several infrastructure maintenance issues were noted for follow-up.

• Forwarded Chicago Street Streetscape contract ($20,107,270.88) to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. without recommendation (2-0)
• Recommended approval of Baxter & Woodman engineering agreement ($150,000) (2-0)
• Recommended approval of Strand Assoc. planning assistance for Compass Business Park ($205,000) (2-0)
• Recommended approval of Cavanaugh & Associates water loss control program ($248,412) (2-0)
• Recommended approval of Olympic Boulevard Change Order No. 2 reducing cost by $409,100.82 (2-0)
• Recommended approval of Olympic Boulevard/Houbolt Road Change Order No. 1 adding $347,850.97 (2-0)
• Recommended approval of REBUILD ILLINOIS bond appropriation ($2,501,760) for Chicago Street project (2-0)
• Recommended approval of Task Order 4 for Compass Business Park engineering services (2-0)

Diversity and Community Relations Committee

The Diversity and Community Relations Committee is reviewing several proposed projects for inclusion in the drafted 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Action Plan. These items include funding requests for various community organizations and safety or accessibility improvements.

• CASA of River Valley - Attorney Guardian Ad Litem
• City of Joliet Senior Snow Project
• Catholic Charities - Diocese of Joliet Safety Project
• Latino Economic Development Association Business Assistance Program
• Spanish Community Center ADA Accessibility

The Diversity & Community Relations Committee unanimously approved ten resolutions recommending local organizations for inclusion in the drafted Program Year 2024 CDBG Action Plan. Approved projects include CASA of River Valley, the City's Senior Snow Project, Catholic Charities, LEDA, Spanish Community Center, Stepping Stones, United Cerebral Palsy, and two Will County Center for Community Concerns programs. Approval of the previous meeting's minutes was moved to the next meeting, and possible quarterly meetings were discussed for future consideration. No dollar amounts were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved CASA of River Valley - Attorney Guardian Ad Litem for 2024 CDBG Action Plan (unanimous)
• Approved City of Joliet Senior Snow Project for 2024 CDBG Action Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Catholic Charities - Diocese of Joliet Safety Project for 2024 CDBG Action Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Latino Economic Development Association - Business Assistance Program for 2024 CDBG Action Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Spanish Community Center - ADA Accessibility for 2024 CDBG Action Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Stepping Stones - Roof & AC Repair for 2024 CDBG Action Plan (unanimous)
• Approved United Cerebral Palsy - Safety & Security Cameras for 2024 CDBG Action Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Will County Center for Community Concerns - Driveway Improvement and Housing Counseling for 2024 CDBG Action Plan (unanimous)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss the hiring of two firefighters and paramedics. The agenda specifies that this business is not for final action or recommendation. The board will also convene a closed session and accept public comments on agenda items.

• Hiring of two firefighters and paramedics
• Closed session scheduled
• Public comment period for agenda items

Joliet Historic Preservation Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings regarding garage and window replacements at specific addresses. The meeting also includes a contract award for an African American historic context study.

• Public Hearing: New rear garage at 610 Western Avenue
• Public Hearing: Vinyl replacement windows at 420 Whitney Avenue
• Award of Contract to Preservation Futures for the Joliet Area African American Historic Context Study
• National Register of Historic Places Nomination for Ward Chapel A.M.E.
• Context Statement for Roberts Temple Church of God in Christ

The Joliet Historic Preservation Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new rear garage at 610 Western Avenue and approved a contract award to Preservation Futures for the Joliet Area African American Historic Context Study. A request for multiple vinyl replacement windows at 420 Whitney Avenue failed on a 2-6 vote, so the approval was denied. The commission also approved the May 22, 2024 meeting minutes and adjourned.

• Approved May 22, 2024 regular meeting minutes (8-0)
• Approved COA-1-2024: new rear garage at 610 Western Avenue (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Denied COA-2-2024: multiple vinyl replacement windows at 420 Whitney Avenue (2-6)
• Approved contract award to Preservation Futures for the Joliet Area African American Historic Context Study (8-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (8-0)

Land Use and Economic Development Committee

The Land Use and Economic Development Committee will review industrial development proposals for 3801 Division Street and the Cherry Hill Business Park at SEC Cherry Hill and Spencer Road. The committee will also consider an ordinance amending the Des Plaines River Valley Enterprise Zone agreement for the Rock Run Crossings expansion. Additionally, staff will present a contract for the 2024–2026 Poet Laureate and a resolution to apply for a FY 2025 arts grant.

• Industrial site plan review for 3801 Division Street
• Proposed industrial development at SEC Cherry Hill and Spencer Road for Cherry Hill Business Park
• Ordinance amending the Des Plaines River Valley Enterprise Zone agreement for Rock Run Crossings
• Approval of the 2024–2026 Poet Laureate contract
• Resolution to apply for the FY 2025 General Operating Support and Youth Employment in the Arts grant

The Land Use and Economic Development Committee recommended approval for two industrial projects and an enterprise zone amendment. The committee also recommended approval of the 2024-2026 Poet Laureate contract.

• Approved May 29, 2024 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Recommended approval of industrial proposal at 3801 Division Street (2-0)
• Recommended approval of Des Plaines River Valley Enterprise Zone amendment for Rock Run Crossings (2-0)
• Recommended approval of Poet Laureate Contract for 2024-2026 (2-0)
• Recommended approval of industrial development for Cherry Hill Business Park at SEC Cherry Hill and Spencer Road (2-0)

Public Assets Committee

The committee will receive updates regarding the Joliet Area Historical Museum, Slammers, and a facility update. No final actions or recommendations are scheduled for this meeting.

• Joliet Area Historical Museum update
• Slammers update
• Facility update

The Joliet Public Assets Committee held a meeting to hear updates on local museums, the Joliet Slammers baseball team, and city facilities. The committee members asked questions and discussed the prison lease, stadium operations, and maintenance projects. No substantive legislative decisions or formal votes on city policies were recorded.

• Approved adjournment (3-0)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will review a planned unit development for Lakewood Prairie Subdivision, Unit 3. Other items include a preliminary plat for CenterPoint Intermodal Center at Joliet Phase Twenty-Eight and a street vacation near Schweitzer Road.

• PUD-5-24: Final Planned Unit Development of Lakewood Prairie Subdivision, Unit 3 (Southeast Corner of Theodore Street and Barberry Way)
• M-2-24: Development Agreement for Lakewood Prairie Subdivision, Unit 3
• P-2-24: Preliminary Plat of CenterPoint Intermodal Center at Joliet Phase Twenty-Eight (1601 W. Schweitzer Road) - To be tabled
• FP-2-24: Final Plat of CenterPoint Intermodal Center at Joliet Phase Twenty-Eight (1601 W. Schweitzer Road) - To be tabled
• V-3-24: Vacation of a 0.271 Acre Portion of Schwevier Road adjacent to 1601 W. Schweitzer Road - To be tabled

The Joliet Plan Commission approved the final planned unit development and development agreement for Lakewood Prairie Subdivision, Unit 3. Commissioners also voted to table items related to the CenterPoint Intermodal Center and a road vacation until July, and noted the withdrawal of an annexation application for 1619 E. Cass Street. Meeting minutes from May 16, 2024, were also approved.

• Approved Plan Commission Meeting Minutes 5-16-24 (6-0)
• Approved PUD-5-24 Final Planned Unit Development and M-2-24 Development Agreement for Lakewood Prairie Subdivision, Unit 3 (6-0)
• Tabled P-2-24 Preliminary Plat and FP-2-24 Final Plat for CenterPoint Intermodal Center at Joliet Phase Twenty-Eight until July (6-0)
• Tabled V-3-24 Vacation of a 0.271 Acre Portion of Schweitzer Road until July (6-0)
• Approved adjournment (6-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Joliet Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on 12 property and business petitions on June 20, 2024. The board is not making final decisions at this meeting; it will review staff reports and hear resident comments on proposed setback reductions, new business permits, and a communications tower conversion. One petition for an apartment at 1619 E. Cass Street was withdrawn by the petitioner.

• Petition 2024-21: Setback reduction for a garage at 3517 September Drive
• Petition 2024-22: Front yard setback reduction for a porch at 626 Williamson Avenue
• Petition 2024-27: Special use permit for an antique store at 118 N. Ottawa Street
• Petition 2024-28: Special use permit for a truck and trailer repair facility at 804 E. Cass Street
• Petition 2024-30: Amendment to convert a stealth communications tower to a monopole near Kelly Avenue and Raynor Avenue

The Joliet Zoning Board of Appeals approved ten zoning petitions covering setback variations, special use permits, and sign variations at its June 20, 2024 meeting. All votes were 4-0, with members Hennessy and Roehr absent. One petition for an apartment at 1619 E. Cass Street was withdrawn by the petitioner. The meeting also approved the May 16, 2024 minutes and then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of May 16, 2024 Zoning Board meeting (4-0)
• Approved side yard setback reduction from 8' to 6' for garage addition at 3517 September Drive (4-0)
• Approved front yard setback reduction from 30' to 9.7' for covered front porch at 626 Williamson Avenue (4-0)
• Approved variations for detached garage with workout room and bathroom at 610 Western Avenue (4-0)
• Approved side yard setback reductions at 207 Davis Street (4-0)
• Approved illuminated wall sign variation for church at 1110 Curtis Avenue (4-0)
• Approved illuminated ground sign variation for church at 604 N. Raynor Avenue (4-0)
• Approved special use permit for antique store at 118 N. Ottawa Street (4-0)

Arts Commission

The Joliet Arts Commission will vote on a poet laureate contract for 2024–2026 and allocate up to $7,000 in grant funds to the City Center Partnership for a utility box decoration project. The commission will also discuss how to spend the remaining FY2024 grant funds and review updates on three public sculpture projects. These decisions determine how municipal arts funding is distributed for public installations and community programs accessible to residents.

• Approval of the 2024–2026 Poet Laureate contract
• Allocation of up to $7,000 in FY2024 grant funds for the City Center Partnership utility box decoration project
• Discussion and approval of remaining FY2024 IAC General Operating Support Grant projects
• Updates on the George Mikan, Community Policing, and City Square sculpture projects
• Authorization to apply for the FY2025 IAC General Operating Support and Youth Employment in the Arts grant

The Joliet Arts Commission approved a draft agreement for a Poet Laureate for 2024-2026 and allocated up to $7,000 from FY2024 grant funds for a utility box decoration project in Downtown Joliet. The Commission also authorized the City to apply for FY2025 state arts grants. Discussions continued on remaining grant funds, with staff investigating options for mural spaces and viaduct lighting.

• Approved May 15, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0 vote, 2 excused, 1 absent)
• Approved Draft Poet Laureate Agreement for 2024-2026 (6-0 vote, 2 excused, 1 absent)
• Approved allocation of up to $7,000 for City Center Partnership Utility Box Decoration Project (6-0 vote, 2 excused, 1 absent)
• Authorized application for FY2025 IAC General Operating Support and Youth Employment in the Arts Grant (6-0 vote, 2 excused, 1 absent)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:28 p.m. (6-0 vote, 2 excused, 1 absent)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will review several infrastructure projects, including a large streetscape improvement on Chicago Street. The agenda also includes discussions on the City-wide Comprehensive Plan and various municipal purchases.

• Chicago Street Streetscape (Jefferson - Cass) improvements up to $19,435,945.95
• Richmond Street (Fairlane Drive - Sunset Strip) roadway improvement contract for $540,786.10
• Joliet Comprehensive Plan professional services agreement for $564,250
• Purchase of three Kenworth Large Dump Trucks for $849,201.00
• Drive Thru Permit application for Jimmy John's at 7801 Caton Farm Road

The Joliet City Council voted unanimously to establish the Grand Prairie Water Commission, approving an intergovernmental agreement, a Lake Michigan water supply agreement, bylaws, and a program management agreement. The council also approved professional services agreements for a city-wide comprehensive plan with Lamar Johnson Collaborative ($564,250) and an economic analysis with Urban3 ($138,768), with Councilman Larry E. Hug voting no. Two Chicago Street Streetscape items — a $19,435,945.95 construction contract and a $2,501,760.00 Rebuild Illinois bond appropriation — were removed from the agenda before the meeting and not voted on. The council also approved a variation of use for a five-unit residence at 515 Summit Street and a drive-thru permit for a Jimmy John's at 7801 Caton Farm Road.

• Approved Grand Prairie Water Commission ordinance, including intergovernmental and water supply agreements (9-0)
• Approved comprehensive plan agreement with Lamar Johnson Collaborative for $564,250 and economic analysis with Urban3 for $138,768 (8-1, Hug nay)
• Approved variation of use for five-unit residence at 515 Summit Street (9-0)
• Approved drive-thru permit for Jimmy John's at 7801 Caton Farm Road (9-0)
• Approved consent agenda including road, sewer, and vehicle purchases (9-0)
• Approved resolution for Joliet Junior College Police Department MOU (9-0)
• Approved real estate sales agreement and intergovernmental agreement with Village of Shorewood (9-0)
• Removed Chicago Street Streetscape contract and bond appropriation from agenda before meeting

Committee on Citizens with Disabilities

The Committee on Citizens with Disabilities will discuss its by-laws, member terms, and meeting frequency. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding recreational equipment for children with disabilities.

• Discussion of committee by-laws
• Discussion of committee terms, appointments, and meeting frequency
• Discussion of recreational equipment for children with disabilities
• New business regarding mental health awareness month and local resources

Finance Committee

The Joliet Finance Committee will discuss the proposed 2025 city budget and review monthly financial reports for May 2024. The agenda explicitly notes that no final actions or recommendations are scheduled for this meeting. Members will also approve minutes from the previous session and examine quarterly, travel, and personnel summaries.

• Discussion of the 2025 city budget (TMP-7396)
• Review of the May 2024 monthly financial report
• Approval of minutes from the May 21, 2024 meeting
• Review of JAHM quarterly report and travel expense summaries

The Joliet Finance Committee met on June 18, 2024 and approved the minutes of its May 21, 2024 meeting. Director of Finance Kevin Sing presented a discussion on the upcoming 2025 Budget (TMP-7396), and the committee held a lengthy discussion but made no decision. The committee also received reports on the May 2024 Monthly Financial Report, invoice exceptions, the Joliet Area Historical Museum quarterly report, the May 2024 Travel Expense Report, and a personnel summary on city and Local 440 Union employment opportunities. No new or old business was taken up, no citizens spoke, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved May 21, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• 2025 Budget discussion (TMP-7396) presented; no action taken
• Received May 2024 Monthly Financial Report, invoice exceptions, and JAHM quarterly report (TMP-7393); no action taken
• Received May 2024 Travel Expense Report (TMP-7394); no action taken
• Received June 2024 Personnel Summary Report on city and Local 440 Union employment (TMP-7395); no action taken
• Adjourned (3-0)

Pre-Council Meeting

The City Council is reviewing several large-scale infrastructure projects, including streetscape improvements and roadway work. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the City-wide Comprehensive Plan and various municipal ordinances.

• Chicago Street Streetscape (Jefferson - Cass) project contract up to $19,435,945.95
• Richmond Street (Fairlane Drive - Sunset Strip) roadway improvement contract for $540,786.10
• Joliet Comprehensive Plan professional services agreement for $564,250
• Purchase of three Kenworth Large Dump Trucks for $849,201.00
• Ordinance to establish the Grand Prairie Water Commission

The Joliet City Council approved several consent agenda items, including a $540,786.10 contract for the Richmond Street roadway improvement and a $849,201.00 purchase of three dump trucks. They also approved professional services agreements for the city's Comprehensive Plan totaling over $700,000. The Chicago Street Streetscape contract was pulled from the agenda, and the council entered closed session to discuss personnel and legal matters.

• Approved $540,786.10 contract for Richmond Street roadway improvement
• Approved $849,201.00 purchase of three Kenworth dump trucks
• Approved $564,250 agreement for Joliet Comprehensive Plan services
• Approved $138,768 agreement for economic analysis services
• Approved $211,269.00 purchase of three F550 chassis for roadways
• Approved $57,470.00 purchase of replacement pump for West Park Lift Station
• Pulled Chicago Street Streetscape contract ($19.4M) from agenda
• Entered closed session to discuss personnel and litigation (9-0 vote)

Public Service Committee

The Public Service Committee will review several contracts for infrastructure, vehicle purchases, and roadway projects. The agenda includes an ordinance to establish the Grand Prairie Water Commission and a major streetscape improvement project.

• Chicago Street Streetscape (Jefferson - Cass) improvements up to $19,435,945.95
• Richmond Street (Fairlane Drive - Sunset Strip) roadway project for $540,786.10
• Purchase of three Kenworth Large Dump Trucks for $849,201.00
• Ordinance to establish the Grand Prairie Water Commission
• Drive Thru Permit application for Jimmy John's at 7801 Caton Farm Road

The committee recommended several contracts and budget amendments for approval by the full City Council, including roadway improvements, equipment purchases, and landscaping projects. The committee also recommended establishing the Grand Prairie Water Commission and approved a drive-thru permit for a new Jimmy John's restaurant. Two items related to the Chicago Street Streetscape project were pulled from the agenda.

• Recommended $57,470 pump purchase for West Park Lift Station (3-0)
• Recommended $95,700 sewer rehabilitation contract to RJN Group (3-0)
• Recommended $540,786 Richmond Street road contract to PT Ferro (3-0)
• Recommended $1,060,470 for three F550 chassis and three dump trucks (3-0)
• Recommended $152,500 payment for 2024 wastewater permit fees (3-0)
• Recommended drive-thru permit for 7801 Caton Farm Road (3-0)
• Recommended $250,000 budget amendment for entryway landscaping (3-0)
• Recommended establishing Grand Prairie Water Commission (3-0)

Arts Commission

The Arts Commission will meet to consider allocating up to $7,000 for the City Center Partnership Utility Box Decoration Project. Members will also discuss potential uses for remaining FY2024 IAC General Operating Support Grant Funds.

• Allocation of up to $7,000 for City Center Partnership Utility Box Decoration Project
• Discussion of potential projects for remaining FY2024 IAC General Operating Support Grant Funds

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet to discuss the hiring of twelve police officers during a closed session. The meeting includes provisions for public comment on both agenda and non-agenda items.

• Hiring of twelve police officers (closed session)

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners voted on twelve police officer candidates. Seven were approved — candidates #22 Natalia Cvetkovic, #28 Carla DeLara, #29 Monica Rodriguez, #30 Jordanna Cortes and #31 Destiny Griffin pending successful completion of physical and vision exam, plus #20 Ethan Hedden and #21 Samuel Grasman, who were recorded as 'not appointed' despite the motion to approve carrying 0 Ayes 5 Nays. Six candidates were not appointed: #20, #21, #23, #24, #26, #27 and #32. The minutes also note that candidate #25 Nathaniel Shaughnessy withdrew on 4/5/2024, and the Secretary's Report recorded withdrawals by fire candidate #5 Kyle Baugh and police candidates #49 Brandon Roberts, #55 Andrew Stokes, #57 Eric Martinez and #58 Ramon Marquez.

• Approved hiring candidate #22 Natalia Cvetkovic, pending physical and vision exam (5-0)
• Approved hiring candidate #28 Carla DeLara, pending physical and vision exam (5-0)
• Approved hiring candidate #29 Monica Rodriguez, pending physical and vision exam (5-0)
• Approved hiring candidate #30 Jordanna Cortes, pending physical and vision exam (5-0)
• Approved hiring candidate #31 Destiny Griffin, pending physical and vision exam (5-0)
• Candidate #20 Ethan Hedden not appointed (0-5)
• Candidate #21 Samuel Grasman not appointed (0-5)
• Candidates #23, #24, #26, #27 and #32 not appointed (0-5 each)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will review several contract awards for water main, landscaping, and engineering services. The agenda also includes resolutions for roadway improvements, public right-of-way dedications, and an honorary street name.

• Bluff Street Interceptor Rehabilitation Project contract: $1,262,641.00
• Native Landscaping Maintenance and Restoration Program contract: $30,130.00
• Morton Arboretum grant for tree inventory and management: $216,519.00
• Honorary street name 'Earl D’Amico Way' for N. Ottawa Street
• Caton Farm Road Water Main Improvements Project change orders

The City Council approved several construction and engineering contracts, including a $1.26M interceptor rehabilitation project. The council also adopted new ordinances for public works standards and abandoned utilities policies, and accepted a $216,519 grant for citywide tree management.

• Approved $1.26M contract for Bluff Street Interceptor Rehabilitation to Insituform Technologies USA LLC
• Adopted Ordinance No. 18657 establishing Public Works Standards for Construction
• Adopted Ordinance No. 18658 establishing Abandoned and Retired Utilities Policy
• Approved $216,519 grant from Morton Arboretum for tree inventory and planting
• Approved honorary street name 'Earl D’Amico Way' for N. Ottawa Street
• Approved MOU with Troy Community Consolidated School District 30-C for surveillance access
• Approved IGA and Motor Fuel Tax funding for US Route 6 roadway improvements
• Approved $30,130 contract for Native Landscaping Maintenance to Tallgrass Restoration LLC

Public Safety Committee

The committee will consider a cabinet purchase for Fire Station 9 and two memorandums of understanding regarding surveillance and reporting. The meeting includes discussions on agreements between the city and Troy Community Consolidated School District 30-C and Joliet Junior College Police Department.

• Purchase and installation of cabinets for Fire Station 9 from Tri-Star for $23,616.00
• MOU between City of Joliet and Troy Community Consolidated School District 30-C regarding surveillance system access
• MOU between City of Joliet and Joliet Junior College Police Department

The Public Safety Committee recommended approval of a $23,616 purchase and installation of cabinets for Fire Station 9 from Tri-Star, and recommended approval of two memoranda of understanding — one with Troy Community Consolidated School District 30-C on reciprocal reporting and surveillance system access, and one with the Joliet Junior College Police Department. Both motions carried with Councilman Clement and Councilwoman Ibarra voting aye; Councilwoman Hallums Quillman was absent. Approval of the May 7, 2024 minutes was moved to the July 2, 2024 agenda. The committee also heard discussion on train station patrols, new pistols, and river safety, with no action taken.

• Recommended approval of $23,616 purchase and installation of Fire Station 9 cabinets from Tri-Star (2-0, Clement and Ibarra aye; Hallums Quillman absent)
• Recommended approval of MOU with Troy Community Consolidated School District 30-C on reciprocal reporting and surveillance system access (2-0)
• Recommended approval of MOU with Joliet Junior College Police Department (2-0)
• Moved approval of May 7, 2024 minutes to the July 2, 2024 agenda
• Adjourned (2-0; Hallums Quillman absent)

Pre-Council Meeting

The City Council will review several contracts for utility maintenance, water projects, and public works. The agenda includes a presentation on the Grand Prairie Water Commission and Alternative Water Source Program.

• Bluff Street Interceptor Rehabilitation Project contract: $1,262,641.00
• Caton Farm Road Water Main Improvements change orders totaling $112,184.07 and ($143,268.90)
• Morton Arboretum grant for tree inventory and management: $216,519.00
• Tallgrass Restoration LLC contract for Native Landscaping Maintenance: $30,130.00
• Fire Station 9 cabinet purchase from Tri-Star: $23,616.00

Joliet's Pre-Council meeting on June 3, 2024 was a review session, not a voting meeting. Council members heard a presentation on the Grand Prairie Water Commission and Alternative Water Source Program, and reviewed a consent agenda of contracts, purchases, ordinances, and resolutions. The only recorded vote was to enter closed session to discuss personnel, collective bargaining, land acquisition or conveyance, and pending or threatened litigation; that motion carried with all eight present members voting aye. Councilman Cesar Guerrero was absent at roll call and arrived at 5:31 p.m.

• Entered closed session to discuss personnel, collective bargaining, land acquisition or conveyance, and pending or threatened litigation (8-0)
• Reviewed contract award to Insituform Technologies USA LLC for Bluff Street Interceptor Rehabilitation, $1,262,641.00 (no vote recorded)
• Reviewed amendment to Bluff Street Interceptor design agreement with RJN Group, $104,620.00 (no vote recorded)
• Reviewed contract award to Tallgrass Restoration LLC for 2024 Native Landscaping Maintenance and Restoration Program, $30,130.00 (no vote recorded)
• Reviewed resolution accepting Morton Arboretum grant for tree inventory, pruning, and planting, $216,519.00 (no vote recorded)
• Reviewed resolution for honorary street name Earl D'Amico Way on N. Ottawa Street between Webster Street and Cass Street (no vote recorded)
• Item 267-24, professional engineering services agreement with Baxter & Woodman, Inc. for $150,000.00, was tabled at the Public Service Committee and removed from the agenda
• Reviewed resolution authorizing memorandum of understanding with Troy Community Consolidated School District 30-C on reciprocal reporting and surveillance system access (no vote recorded)

Public Service Committee

The committee is considering several contract awards for engineering, landscaping, and water main projects. Discussion includes new public works standards, utility policies, and roadway improvement resolutions.

• Award of $1,262,641.00 contract for Bluff Street Interceptor Rehabilitation Project to Insituform Technologies USA LLC
• Award of $150,000.00 for professional engineering support services to Baxter & Woodman, Inc.
• Resolution authorizing a $216,519.00 grant from Morton Arboretum for tree inventory and planting
• Ordinance adopting Public Works Standards for Construction
• Ordinance adopting Abandoned and Retired Utilities Policy

The Public Service Committee recommended approval of several contracts and resolutions to the full City Council, including a $1.26 million contract for the Bluff Street Interceptor Rehabilitation. The committee tabled a $150,000 professional services agreement for engineering support to a later meeting. Other recommendations included accepting a $216,519 grant from the Morton Arboretum for tree management and approving an intergovernmental agreement with IDOT for US Route 6 improvements.

• Recommended approval of $1,262,641 Bluff Street Interceptor Rehabilitation contract (3-0)
• Tabled $150,000 Professional Engineering Support Services agreement to 6/17/2024 meeting (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $216,519 Morton Arboretum grant for tree inventory and planting (3-0)
• Recommended approval of IDOT Intergovernmental Agreement for US Route 6 improvements (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $30,130 Native Landscaping Maintenance contract (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $96,600 Lois Place Lift Station Rehabilitation agreement (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $142,356 Des Plaines River Tunnel Crossing design services (3-0)
• Approved May 20, 2024 minutes (2-0-1)

Land Use and Economic Development Committee

The Committee will review the scope of work and contract awards for the Joliet Comprehensive Plan and an economic analysis. This includes a professional services agreement with Lamar Johnson Collaborative and an agreement with Urban3.

• Award of $564,250 contract to Lamar Johnson Collaborative for the Joliet Comprehensive Plan
• Award of $138,768 contract to Urban3 for an economic analysis
• Resolution for an intergovernmental agreement with the Joliet Arsenal Development Authority
• Acceptance of a $75,000 grant to fund an economic analysis

The Land Use & Economic Development Committee approved two professional services agreements for city planning and economic analysis. The committee also authorized a grant and intergovernmental agreement to help fund the economic study.

• Approved $564,250 contract to Lamar Johnson Collaborative for the Joliet Comprehensive Plan (3-0)
• Approved $138,768 contract to Urban3 for an economic analysis (3-0)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with Joliet Arsenal Development Authority and $75,000 grant for economic analysis (3-0)
• Approved May 9, 2024 committee minutes (3-0)

Joliet Historic Preservation Commission

The Commission will review the FY2024 Call for Applications for the Certified Local Government Matching Grant Program. The meeting also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and opportunities for public comment.

• Certified Local Government Matching Grant Program – FY2024 Call for Applications

City Council Meeting

The City Council will review several consent agenda items including infrastructure contracts and position vacancies. The meeting also includes public hearings for easement vacations and votes on multiple special use permits for automotive and commercial properties.

• Traffic Signal Materials purchase order from Traffic Control Corporation for $62,568.00
• Commercial Water Service GIS Mapping Project contract with Baxter & Woodman, Inc for $145,000.00
• Security camera installation for Duly Health & Care Field by AMS Industries Inc for $83,270.00
• Purchase of a 2008 International Medtec Ambulance from Troy Fire Protection District for $30,000.00
• Special use permit for a used specialty car dealership and museum at 201 McDonald Avenue

The City Council approved several special use permits for automotive and trucking facilities and authorized the purchase of 63 W. Jefferson Street. The council also reappointed members to several city boards and approved various infrastructure and service contracts.

• Approved purchase of 63 W. Jefferson Street and budget amendment (6-3)
• Approved special use permit for trucking facility at 270 W. Laraway Road (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for specialty car dealership/museum at 201 McDonald Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for automotive repair at 218 S. Chicago Street (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for used auto sales at 77 Republic Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved resubdivision of Rock Run Crossings Multi-Family (7-2)
• Approved $145,000 GIS mapping contract for Baxter & Woodman, Inc (unanimous)
• Reappointed members to Historic Preservation, Library, Housing Authority, and Police Pension boards (unanimous)

Committee on Citizens with Disabilities

The Committee on Citizens with Disabilities met on May 21, 2024, with eight members present and Veronica Pollard absent. The committee did not approve the April 16, 2024 minutes; that item was moved to a future meeting on July 16, 2024. Members discussed the committee's name, purpose, goals, and current by-laws, and discussed a possible meeting schedule of every other month from April through November (six meetings per year) with no meetings December through March. No final action or recommendations were taken, and the meeting adjourned by motion of Kim Hudgens, seconded by all present.

• Approval of April 16, 2024 minutes moved to future meeting on July 16, 2024
• Discussed committee name, purpose, goals, and current by-laws (no action taken)
• Discussed meeting frequency option: no meetings December through March, meet every other month April through November for six meetings per year (no action taken)
• Adjourned by motion of Kim Hudgens, seconded by all present

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee approved a new travel expense policy for officials and employees and an ordinance for the redemption of General Obligation Bonds Series 2020B. The committee also approved a resolution declaring city property as surplus and the implementation of an electronic lockbox for payments.

• Approved April 16, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved Travel Expense Policy Ordinance TMP-7290 (3-0)
• Approved General Obligation Bonds Series 2020B redemption and tax abatement TMP-7341 (3-0)
• Approved resolution declaring city property as surplus TMP-7347 (3-0)
• Approved electronic lockbox for bill payments TMP-7342 (3-0)
• Approved position vacancies TMP-7349 (3-0)
• Approved April 2024 Monthly Financial Report and related reports TMP-7226 (3-0)
• Approved April 2024 Travel Expense Report TMP-7227 and May 2024 Personnel Summary Report TMP-7228 (3-0)

Pre-Council Meeting

The Joliet Pre-Council will review various appointments, contract awards, and zoning ordinances. The agenda includes significant change orders for roadway resurfacing and new permits for automotive businesses. The council will also consider budget amendments for real estate purchases.

• $302,616.76 change order for the 2022 Roadways Resurfacing Contract D
• Special use permit for a used specialty car dealership at 201 McDonald Avenue
• $145,000.00 contract for Commercial Water Service GIS Mapping Project
• $83,270.00 for security cameras at Duly Health & Care Field
• Special use permit for a trucking facility at 270 W. Laraway Road

Joliet's Pre-Council meeting on May 20, 2024 was a review session: the City Manager gave brief overviews of items on the upcoming agenda, including contracts, special use permits, easement vacations, and a budget amendment. The minutes record no votes on these items; the only recorded action was a motion to enter closed session to discuss personnel, collective bargaining, land acquisition or conveyance, and pending or threatened litigation, which carried with all eight present members voting aye (Councilwoman Sherri Reardon absent). The meeting was then adjourned.

• Motion to enter closed session on personnel, collective bargaining, land acquisition or conveyance, and pending or threatened litigation carried (8-0; Reardon absent)
• No votes recorded on the contracts, permits, easement vacations, or budget items reviewed

Public Service Committee

The committee will consider several contract awards and change orders for water, road, and bridge projects. Members will also discuss implementing a road diet on Theodore Street between River Road and IL Route 59.

• Traffic Signal Materials Purchase Order to Traffic Control Corporation for $62,568.00
• Commercial Water Service GIS Mapping Project agreement with Baxter & Woodman, Inc for $145,000.00
• Replacement Valve Actuators for Eastside Wastewater Plant from LAI & Associates Inc for $45,875.00
• Change Order No. 3 for Joliet Ottawa Water Main Improvements Project for $191,787.91
• Discussion on implementing a road diet along Theodore Street between River Road and IL Route 59

The Joliet Public Service Committee approved the May 6, 2024 meeting minutes and voted to recommend several contracts, change orders, and a funding resolution to the full City Council. Items advanced included traffic signal materials, water service GIS mapping, wastewater plant valve actuators, water main improvements, road resurfacing, bridge engineering services, and an associated Motor Fuel Tax appropriation resolution. The committee also discussed a proposed road diet along Theodore Street.

• Approved May 6, 2024 minutes (2-0)
• Recommended 2024 Traffic Signal Materials Purchase Order No. 1 for $62,568.00 (2-0)
• Recommended Commercial Water Service GIS Mapping Project Contract 3 for $145,000.00 (2-0)
• Recommended replacement valve actuators for Eastside Wastewater Plant for $45,875.00 (2-0)
• Recommended change orders and final payments for water main and road resurfacing projects (2-0)
• Recommended Amendment No. 1 for Garnsey Avenue Bridge Phase III engineering for $71,829.00 (2-0)
• Recommended MFT resolution for Garnsey Avenue Bridge Phase III engineering funds (2-0)

Plan Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings regarding the annexation and development of The Preserve Townhomes at 19535 NE Frontage Road. Additionally, the body will consider proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance related to solar energy systems.

• Annexation and R-5 zoning for 19535 NE Frontage Road
• Preliminary Planned Unit Development of The Preserve Townhomes
• Final Planned Unit Development of The Preserve Townhomes
• Zoning Ordinance Amendments related to Solar Energy Systems

The Plan Commission voted 5-1 to deny three linked petitions for 19535 NE Frontage Road: annexation and R-5 multi-family zoning (A-2-24), a preliminary planned unit development (PUD-3-24), and a final planned unit development (PUD-4-24) for The Preserve Townhomes. The commission separately approved zoning ordinance amendments related to solar energy systems (ZO-2-24) by a 6-0 vote. Earlier motions to deny and to approve the townhome petitions each failed for lack of a second before the successful denial motion. Commissioners Kella and Heath were absent, and Commissioner Rousonelos left at approximately 4:30 P.M.

• Denied A-2-24, PUD-3-24 and PUD-4-24 for The Preserve Townhomes at 19535 NE Frontage Road (5-1; Cox nay; Kella, Rousonelos, Heath absent)
• Approved ZO-2-24 zoning ordinance amendments related to solar energy systems (6-0; Kella, Rousonelos, Heath absent)
• Approved the 04/18/24 Plan Commission meeting minutes (7-0; Kella, Heath absent)
• Approved adjournment (6-0; Kella, Rousonelos, Heath absent)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider variations for a front yard fence and a five-unit residence. A petition for a truck trailer repair facility was withdrawn from the agenda.

• Variation to increase maximum front yard fence height from 4’ to 6’ at 198 W. Laraway Road
• Variation of Use to allow a five-unit residence in an R-3 district at 515 Summit Street
• Special Use Permit for truck trailer repair and maintenance at 1611 & 1621 Workers Court (WITHDRAWN)

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variation to allow a five-unit residence in an R-3 district and a request to increase a front yard fence height. One petition for a truck trailer repair facility was withdrawn.

• Approved Variation to increase front yard fence height from 4’ to 6’ at 198 W. Laraway Road (4-0)
• Approved Variation of Use for a five-unit residence at 515 Summit Street (4-0)
• Petition 2024-20 for truck trailer repair facility at 1611 & 1621 Workers Court withdrawn
• Approved April 18, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)

Arts Commission

The Arts Commission will elect a Vice-Chair and review proposals for WriteOn Joliet. The meeting includes updates on the George Mikan and Community Policing sculpture projects, as well as discussions regarding potential social media platforms.

• Election of Vice-Chair
• Formulation of the City Square Sculpture Initial Review Committee
• Review and selection of WriteOn Joliet proposals
• Presentation of projected grant funds
• Selection of projects for remaining FY2024 IAC funds

The Commission appointed a new Vice-Chair and selected two members for the City Square Sculpture Initial Review Committee. The body tabled the selection of WriteOn Joliet proposals to further evaluate the regranting process. Discussions were held regarding sculpture relocations and potential downtown utility box decorations.

• Approved February 21, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Appointed Tom Grotovsky as Vice-Chair (5-0)
• Appointed Eric Gorder and Donna Franks-Tapley to City Square Sculpture Initial Review Committee (6-0)
• Tabled consideration of WriteOn Joliet proposals (6-0)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will conduct routine business, including the Secretary's report and public comments. The agenda includes the hiring of two firefighter/paramedics.

• Hiring of two (2) firefighter/paramedics

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners approved the hiring of two firefighter/paramedic candidates and one conditional hire, all pending successful physical and vision tests. The board also reviewed a secretary's report listing several candidates who withdrew or were removed from consideration. No public comments were received.

• Approved hiring of candidate #1 Patrick O'Meara (5-0 voice vote)
• Approved hiring of candidate #2 Joseph Parrish (5-0 voice vote)
• Approved conditional hiring of candidate #5 Kyle Baugh (5-0 voice vote)
• Entered closed session (5-0 vote)

Land Use and Economic Development Committee

The Land Use & Economic Development Committee will meet to discuss a request regarding an honorary street name. The agenda includes a proposal to rename a section of N. Ottawa Street between Webster Street and Cass Street.

• Honorary Street Name Request: N. Ottawa Street (between Webster Street and Cass Street) to Earl D'Amico Way

The Land Use and Economic Development Committee unanimously approved an honorary street name request for a segment of N. Ottawa Street. The committee also approved previous meeting minutes and discussed the future scope of the restructured committee, but took no final action on new business items.

• Approved honorary street name request for N. Ottawa Street (Between Webster Street and Cass Street) to Earl D'Amico Way (3-0)
• Approved Land Use & Legislative Committee Minutes from 4/11/24 (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Communication, Technology and Information Systems Committee

The Communication, Technology & Information Systems Committee is reviewing several technology-related contracts. These include agreements for document scanning, technical support, and security camera installation.

• $100,000 contract award to Heartland Business Systems for document scanning
• $85,424.77 agreement with Sentinel Technologies, Inc for technical support
• $83,270.00 contract for security cameras at Duly Health & Care Field
• $17,250.00 amendment to Great Pyrenees Technology, LLC for database and GIS support

The Communication, Technology and Information Systems Committee recommended approval for four contracts totaling $285,944.77. These include technical support, database administration, document scanning, and security camera installation.

• Recommended $85,424.77 contract to Sentinel Technologies, Inc for Always Connected Technical Support (3-0)
• Recommended $17,250.00 amendment to Great Pyrenees Technology, LLC for Database Administration and GIS Support (3-0)
• Recommended $100,000.00 contract to Heartland Business Systems for Document Scanning (3-0)
• Recommended $83,270.00 contract to AMS Industries, Inc. for security cameras at Duly Health & Care Field (3-0)
• Approved April 3, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)

City Council Meeting

The Joliet City Council will meet on May 7, 2024, to review several infrastructure and utility contracts. The agenda includes approvals for roadway projects, pavement marking programs, and pump replacements. The council will also consider resolutions regarding public right-of-way dedications and property purchases.

• Contract for Russell Street Roadway Project: $192,250.04
• 2024 Pavement Marking Program contract: $260,432.00
• Drive-thru permit application for Taco Pros at 2565 Plainfield Road
• Authorization of $682,036.14 for Tax Increment Financing District #7
• Resolution to purchase real property at 710-718 South Raynor Avenue

The City Council authorized the purchase of real property at 710-718 South Raynor Avenue and approved several road and sewer contracts. The council also adopted ordinances regarding board attendance and administrative adjudication, and approved a drive-thru permit for Taco Pros.

• Approved purchase of real property at 710-718 South Raynor Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved $192,250.04 contract for Russell Street roadway project (unanimous)
• Approved $260,432.00 contract for 2024 Pavement Marking Program (unanimous)
• Approved $69,890.00 contract for manhole replacement at East Side Treatment Plant (unanimous)
• Approved drive-thru permit for Taco Pros at 2565 Plainfield Road (unanimous)
• Approved $34,434.30 predevelopment loan draw to Riverwalk Homes LLC (6-1)
• Approved MOU for Rt 66 Program grant funds up to $117,000.00 (7-1)
• Reappointed four members to the Joliet Arts Commissions (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The committee will consider several resolutions regarding city partnerships and emergency management. Items include an authorization to purchase a used ambulance and various memorandums of understanding.

• Purchase of one 2008 International Medtec Ambulance from Troy Fire Protection District for $30,000.00
• Interagency agreement between the City of Joliet and the Joliet Job Corps Center
• Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Joliet and Aunt Martha’s Health and Wellness
• Emergency Management Mutual Aid Agreement
• Declaration of surplus property including radio inventory and a Fire Safety House

The committee recommended approval for the purchase of a used ambulance and four interagency agreements. It also recommended declaring certain city property as surplus. All recommendations passed with two aye votes and one member absent.

• Recommended approval to purchase 2008 International Medtec Ambulance for $30,000 (2-0)
• Recommended approval of interagency agreement with Joliet Job Corps Center (2-0)
• Recommended approval of MOU with Aunt Martha’s Health and Wellness (2-0)
• Recommended approval of Emergency Management Mutual Aid Agreement (2-0)
• Recommended approval to declare certain city property as surplus (2-0)
• Recommended approval of updated Master Service Agreement with Thriveworks Administrative Services (2-0)
• Approved minutes from 4/2/2024 (2-0)

Pre-Council Meeting

The City Council will review several contract awards for roadwork, water infrastructure, and pavement marking. The agenda also includes discussions on various city ordinances, land dedications, and a drive-thru permit application.

• Award of contract for Russell Street (Highland - Clement) Roadway Project to Austin Tyler Construction, Inc. for $192,250.04
• Award of contract for 2024 Pavement Marking Program to Superior Road Striping Inc. for $260,432.00
• Award of contract for Manhole Replacement at East Side Treatment Plant to Performance Construction & Engineering LLC for $69,890.00
• Drive-thru permit application for Taco Pros Restaurant at 2565 Plainfield Road
• Authorization of funding for Tax Increment Financing District #7 in the amount of $682,036.14

The meeting served as a review of agenda items including several roadway and utility contracts, right-of-way dedications, and a real estate purchase. No final votes on the listed ordinances or resolutions were recorded in the minutes.

• Entered closed session to discuss personnel, collective bargaining, land acquisition, and litigation (unanimous)

Public Service Committee

The committee will review several contract awards for roadway and water utility work. Items include a drive-thru permit application, property purchase resolutions, and discussions regarding a Theodore Street road diet.

• Contract for East Side Treatment Plant manhole replacement: $69,890.00
• Contract for Russell Street (Highland - Clement) roadway project: $192,250.04
• Contract for 2024 Pavement Marking Program: $260,432.00
• Purchase of replacement pump for Riverside Lift Station: $28,671.00
• Drive-thru permit application for Taco Pros at 2565 Plainfield Road

The Public Service Committee recommended several contracts, payments, and resolutions for approval by the full City Council, including a $69,890 manhole replacement at the East Side Treatment Plant and a $192,250.04 Russell Street roadway project. It also recommended a $260,432 pavement marking program, a $28,671 replacement pump, and several change orders and amendments. A resolution for a Route 66 grant of up to $117,000 for EV charging stations was forwarded without recommendation. Councilman Jan Hallums Quillman was absent; all votes were 2-0 among the members present.

• Recommended approval of $69,890 manhole replacement at East Side Treatment Plant to Performance Construction & Engineering LLC (2-0)
• Recommended approval of $192,250.04 Russell Street (Highland-Clement) roadway project to Austin Tyler Construction, Inc. (2-0)
• Recommended approval of $260,432 2024 Pavement Marking Program to Superior Road Striping Inc. (2-0)
• Recommended approval of $28,671 replacement pump for Riverside Lift Station from Metropolitan Industries (2-0)
• Recommended approval of $25,151.56 2024 membership dues for Lower DuPage Watershed Group (2-0)
• Recommended approval of $186,025 Amendment No. 1 to storm sewer GIS mapping contract with TWIG Technologies (2-0)
• Recommended approval of $200,160.50 Change Order No. 2 for sidewalk vault improvements to Lindblad Construction (2-0)
• Forwarded without recommendation a resolution for a Route 66 grant MOU up to $117,000 for up to six EV charging stations

Joliet Historic Preservation Commission

The Commission will review the 2023 Annual Report for approval. Members will also select the recipients for the 2024 Annual Historic Preservation Awards.

• Approval of the 2023 Annual Report
• Selection of 2024 Annual Historic Preservation Award recipients

The Joliet Historic Preservation Commission approved its 2023 Annual Report and selected two recipients for the 2024 Annual Historic Preservation Awards. St. Peter Lutheran Church and the Joliet Railroad Museum at Union Depot Tower were approved for their preservation efforts. A third nomination for the Joliet Area Historical Museum was discussed but not approved, as staff noted the subject was outside city limits and lacked a formal application.

• Approved 2023 Annual Report (6-0)
• Approved 2024 Award for St. Peter Lutheran Church (6-0)
• Approved 2024 Award for Joliet Railroad Museum at Union Depot Tower (4-0-2 abstain)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Joliet Historic Preservation Commission

The Commission will elect a Chair and Vice Chair and select the 2024 Annual Historic Preservation Award recipients. Members will also review the Downtown Joliet Historic Resources Survey Report and discuss the 2023 Annual Report.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair positions
• Selection of 2024 Annual Historic Preservation Award Recipients
• Review of Downtown Joliet Historic Resources Survey Report
• Discussion of 2023 Annual Report of the Historic Preservation Commission

The Joliet Historic Preservation Commission elected Candace Johnson as Chairwoman and Kailee Lowry as Vice Chairwoman. It approved the January 24, 2024 regular meeting minutes and voted to continue discussion of possible 2024 Historic Preservation Award recipients (St. Peter Lutheran Church, Joliet Railroad Museum at Union Depot Tower, and the Joliet Historical Museum) at a special meeting on April 29, 2024. The commission reviewed the Downtown Joliet Historic Resources Survey Report and discussed, without a vote, the 2023 Annual Report, which is scheduled for a vote at the April 29 special meeting and a City Council presentation in May.

• Approved January 24, 2024 regular meeting minutes (7 aye)
• Appointed Candace Johnson as Chairwoman (6 aye, 1 abstain)
• Appointed Kailee Lowry as Vice Chairwoman (6 aye, 1 abstain)
• Continued discussion of 2024 Historic Preservation Award recipients to April 29, 2024 special meeting (7 aye)
• Adjourned the meeting (7 aye)

Special City Council Meeting

The City Council will review several ordinances related to the CenterPoint Intermodal Center at Joliet (Brandon Amendment) Subdivision. These items include land annexation, zoning reclassifications, and street vacations near Brandon Road.

• Annexation of 10 acres west of Brandon Road
• Zoning reclassification of 5.225 acres west of Brandon Road to I-TB
• Zoning reclassification of 7.615 acres west of Brandon Road to I-TB
• Zoning reclassification of 15.936 acres west of Brandon Road to I-TB
• Zoning reclassification of 26.684 acres west of Brandon Road to I-TB

The Joliet City Council unanimously approved a package of ten ordinances related to the CenterPoint Intermodal Center at Joliet (Brandon Amendment) Subdivision. These measures include annexing 10 acres, reclassifying multiple parcels to industrial and transportation zoning, vacating portions of Schweitzer and Brandon Roads, and approving subdivision plats. The meeting concluded with a unanimous vote to enter closed session for discussions on personnel, land acquisition, and litigation.

• Approved annexation of 10 acres west of Brandon Road (8-0)
• Approved zoning reclassifications for CenterPoint Intermodal Center parcels (8-0)
• Approved vacation of Schweitzer Road portion west of Union Pacific Railroad (8-0)
• Approved vacation of abandoned Brandon Road north of Schweitzer Road (8-0)
• Approved revised preliminary plat for CenterPoint Brandon Amendment Subdivision (8-0)
• Approved final and recording plats for CenterPoint Phase 25 (8-0)
• Entered closed session for personnel and land acquisition discussions (8-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review multiple petitions regarding property setbacks, signage, and business uses. Items include requests for automotive facilities, a trucking facility, and residential additions.

• Variation to reduce front yard setback at 3103 Ruth Fitzgerald Drive
• Variations for second-story addition at 203 Logan Avenue
• Signage height variation at 333 Madison Street
• Special Use Permit for used auto sales at 77 Republic Avenue
• Special Use Permit for a trucking facility at 270 W. Laraway Road

The Joliet Zoning Board of Appeals approved eight petitions at its April 18, 2024 meeting, including setback variations, sign height increases, special use permits for auto sales and a trucking facility, and an automotive repair facility. Each approval carried 5-0, except the automotive repair petitions (2024-15 and 2024-16), which passed 4-0 with Bias abstaining. Petition 2024-17, which sought to add a third housing unit at 1302 West Acres Road, was withdrawn due to an incomplete application submittal. The board also approved the March 21, 2024 minutes and adjourned.

• Approved minutes of the March 21, 2024 ZBA meeting (5-0)
• Approved Petition 2024-08: front yard setback reduction from 30 ft. to 26 ft. for a portico at 3103 Ruth Fitzgerald Drive (5-0)
• Approved Petition 2024-09: front yard setback reduction from 30 ft. to 18 ft. and side yard setback from 8 ft. to 6.9 ft. for a second-story addition at 203 Logan Avenue (5-0)
• Approved Petition 2024-10: sign height increase from 20 ft. to 57 ft. for a wall sign at 333 Madison Street (5-0)
• Approved Petition 2024-11: wall sign not facing a public way at 1550 W. Jefferson Street (5-0)
• Approved Petition 2024-12: Special Use Permit for used auto sales at 77 Republic Avenue (5-0)
• Approved Petition 2024-13: Special Use Permit for used specialty car dealership with car museum at 201 McDonald Avenue (5-0)
• Approved Petition 2024-14: Special Use Permit for trucking facility at 270 W. Laraway Road (5-0)

Plan Commission

The Joliet Plan Commission will hold public hearings on several land-use requests that determine how specific properties can be developed or accessed. Key items include a preliminary plat for the Rock Run Crossings multi-family subdivision, an amendment adding a definition for fences to the zoning code, and two requests to vacate portions of drainage and utility easements at 2909 Campbell Street and in the Rock Run Collection Subdivision. A proposed solar energy ordinance was withdrawn before the meeting. Residents may submit comments by email or speak during the public hearing segments on April 18.

• P-1-24: Preliminary plat review for Rock Run Crossings multi-family subdivision on Rock Run Crossings Drive (Council District #5)
• ZO-1-24: Zoning ordinance amendment adding a definition for fences in Section 47-3.9
• V-1-24: Request to vacate portions of drainage and storm water detention easements at 2909 Campbell Street (Council District #3)
• V-2-24: Request to vacate roadway, ingress/egress, and utility easements in the Rock Run Collection Subdivision (Council District #5)
• ZO-2-24: Proposed zoning amendment for solar energy systems was withdrawn before the meeting

The Plan Commission recommended approval for a multi-family resubdivision, a fence definition amendment, and two easement vacations. One proposed amendment regarding solar energy systems was withdrawn.

• Recommended approval of Preliminary Plat of Resubdivision for Rock Run Crossings Multi-Family (8-0)
• Recommended approval of Zoning Ordinance Amendment to add a definition for fences (8-0)
• Recommended approval of easement vacations at 2909 Campbell Street (8-0)
• Recommended approval of roadway and utility easement vacations in Rock Run Collection Subdivision (8-0)
• Withdrawn: Zoning Ordinance Amendment for solar energy systems
• Approved March 21, 2024 meeting minutes (8-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will review several infrastructure projects including roadway improvements on Bridge Street and water main projects. The agenda also includes a planned unit development for Lakewood Prairie Subdivision, Unit 4, and various contract awards.

• Bridge Street (Nicholson Street - Center Street) Roadway Improvement Project: $358,405.93
• 2024 On-Call Excavation and Underground Utility Repair Program: $400,000.00
• 2024 Utilities Restoration Program: $600,000.00
• Lakewood Prairie Subdivision, Unit 4 Planned Unit Development and Recording Plat
• Sale of 663 S. Des Plaines Street to the Illinois Department of Transportation

The City Council approved the final planned unit development, recording plat, and development agreement for Lakewood Prairie Subdivision, Unit 4. The council also authorized several infrastructure contracts and issued two Class 'B' liquor licenses.

• Approved Lakewood Prairie Subdivision Unit 4 PUD, recording plat, and development agreement
• Issued Class 'B' Liquor License to Cemeno's at the Park (3000 W. Jefferson Street)
• Issued Class 'B' Liquor License to The Irish Corner Cantina (2771 Black Road)
• Approved $358,405.93 roadway contract to PT Ferro Construction Co. for Bridge Street
• Approved $400,000 contract for 2024 On-Call Excavation and Underground Utility Repair Program
• Approved $600,000 contract for 2024 Utilities Restoration Program
• Approved sale of 663 S. Des Plaines Street to the Illinois Department of Transportation
• Adopted ordinance establishing a recapture fee for certain public improvement connections

Committee on Citizens with Disabilities

The Committee on Citizens with Disabilities will discuss the needs of disabled residents, including arrest and prison statistics and parking violations. The committee will also consider increasing public participation and moving meetings to an every other month schedule.

• Approval of February 20, 2024 minutes
• Discussion on disability needs, arrest/prison statistics, and parking violations
• Discussion on increasing public participation
• Discussion on moving meetings to every other month
• Update on JJC meeting

The committee approved the minutes from the February 20, 2024 meeting. Members discussed police interactions with disabled individuals, parking violations, and ways to increase public participation in meetings.

• Approved February 20, 2024 meeting minutes (10-0)

Finance Committee

The committee will review the March 2024 monthly financial report and travel expense report. Members will also review the April 2024 personnel summary report and approve minutes from the March 19, 2024 meeting.

• Approval of March 19, 2024, meeting minutes
• March 2024 Monthly Financial Report
• March 2024 Travel Expense Report
• April 2024 Personnel Summary Report

The committee approved the minutes from the March 19, 2024 meeting. Members reviewed monthly financial reports, travel expenses, and personnel summaries. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved March 19, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)

Pre-Council Meeting

The City Council will review several contract awards for infrastructure, including roadway improvements and utility programs. The agenda includes ordinances for the Lakewood Prairie Subdivision and various liquor license issuances.

• Bridge Street (Nicholson Street - Center Street) Roadway Improvement Project: $358,405.93
• 2024 On-Call Excavation and Underground Utility Repair Program: $400,000.00
• 2024 Utilities Restoration Program: $600,000.00
• Tyler Technologies investment assessment: $43,200.00
• Sale of 663 S. Des Plaines Street to Illinois Department of Transportation

The Pre-Council meeting served as a review of agenda items for the upcoming Council meeting. No final votes on ordinances or contracts were recorded in these minutes, though several items were discussed or removed from the agenda.

• Removed MOU for electric vehicle charging stations from the Council Agenda
• Entered closed session to discuss personnel, collective bargaining, land acquisition, and litigation (unanimous)

Public Service Committee

The Public Service Committee will consider several infrastructure contracts, including roadway improvements and utility repair programs. The agenda also includes resolutions for the sale of surplus property at 663 S. Des Plaines Street to IDOT. Additionally, change orders for water main and sidewalk projects are up for review.

• Contract award for Bridge Street Roadway Improvement Project ($358,405.93)
• Contracts for 2024 utility repair and excavation programs totaling $1,000,000
• Sale of 663 S. Des Plaines Street to the Illinois Department of Transportation
• Change order for Joliet Ottawa Water Main Improvements Project ($117,267.41)
• Sidewalk vault improvements at N. Chicago Street and Clinton Street ($297,613.40)

The committee recommended several infrastructure contracts and change orders for full Council approval. It also recommended the sale of surplus property at 663 S. Des Plaines Street to the Illinois Department of Transportation.

• Recommended $358,405.93 Bridge Street roadway contract to PT Ferro Construction Co. (3-0)
• Recommended $400,000.00 on-call excavation and utility repair contract (3-0)
• Recommended $600,000.00 utilities restoration program contract (3-0)
• Recommended sale of 663 S. Des Plaines Street to Illinois Department of Transportation (3-0)
• Recommended Motor Fuel Tax funding for Bridge Street roadway project (3-0)
• Recommended change orders ID-1664-20 and 1665-20 for Council approval (3-0)
• Recommended referral of 1501 Dickens St sanitary sewer issue to Legal for review (3-0)
• Approved April 1, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)

Land Use and Legislative Committee

The Land Use & Legislative Committee will review a draft community solar ordinance. The committee is also reviewing proposed amendments regarding how members of boards and commissions attend meetings.

• Solar Energy Systems Ordinance (TMP-7197)
• Ordinance amending attendance requirements for members of boards and commissions (TMP-7198)
• Ordinance amending Chapter 3 of the Code of Ordinances regarding administrative adjudication

The Land Use & Legislative Committee unanimously recommended three ordinances for approval by the City Council: a Solar Energy Systems Ordinance, an amendment to board attendance rules, and an amendment to administrative adjudication procedures. No public comments were received during the meeting.

• Recommended Solar Energy Systems Ordinance for City Council approval (3-0)
• Recommended ordinance amending board/commission attendance rules for City Council approval (3-0)
• Recommended ordinance amending administrative adjudication rules for City Council approval (3-0)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (3-0)

Tree Advisory Board

The Tree Advisory Board will review an arborist report covering Arbor Day plans and spring tree planting. Discussion will also include the Inflation Reduction Act grant and the CN/AIB grant. No items on this agenda are scheduled for final action or recommendation.

• Arbor Day plans
• Inflation Reduction Act grant
• CN / AIB grant
• Spring tree planting
• Approval of February 1, 2024 minutes

The board approved the minutes from the February 1, 2024 meeting. Members discussed upcoming Arbor Day events and the status of grant applications.

• Approved February 1, 2024 meeting minutes

Communication, Technology and Information Systems Committee

The Committee will review several contract awards for website services, training, and investment assessments. Members will also receive an update on the City Council Chambers Upgrade Project.

• $30,088.79 contract award to Granicus for website services
• $51,000.00 contract award to Tyler Technologies for PACE Premium training services
• $43,200.00 contract award to Tyler Technologies for an In-Depth Investment Assessment
• City Council Chambers Upgrade Project Update

The Communication, Technology and Information Systems Committee recommended three contract awards to the full City Council. These include services for the city website, software training, and an investment assessment. The committee also received an update on the City Council Chambers Upgrade Project.

• Approved February 7, 2024 meeting minutes
• Recommended $30,088.79 website services contract to Granicus (2-0)
• Recommended $51,000.00 PACE Premium training contract to Tyler Technologies (2-0)
• Recommended $43,200.00 In-Depth Investment Assessment contract to Tyler Technologies (2-0)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will consider ordinances for the CenterPoint Intermodal Center involving land annexation and rezoning near Brandon Road. The agenda includes several contract awards for water, sewer, and street improvements. The council will also review agreements regarding Route 66 signage and electric vehicle charging stations.

• Ordinances for CenterPoint Intermodal Center annexation and rezoning near Brandon Road
• Eastside WWTP MCC Replacement and Water Supply Project contracts totaling over $4.9 million
• Chicago Street Streetscape and Watermain Improvements contract up to $1,332,252
• Purchase of five police units for the Joliet Police Department
• MOU for Route 66 interpretive signs at Broadway Street Greenway

The City Council approved several infrastructure contracts, including a $4.48M project for the Eastside WWTP. Council members also approved a Route 66 interpretive signs agreement and tabled several ordinances regarding the CenterPoint Intermodal Center subdivision.

• Approved $4.48M contract to M.J. Electric, LLC for Eastside WWTP MCC Replacement and Alternate Water Supply Project (Unanimous)
• Approved $434,200 construction services agreement to Strand Assoc. Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Heritage Corridor Convention and Visitors Bureau for Route 66 interpretive signs (Unanimous)
• Tabled CenterPoint Intermodal Center (Brandon Amendment) subdivision ordinances to May 7, 2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved license agreement from Forest Preserve District of Will County for Parkview North 2024 Water Main Improvement Project (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution declaring certain city property as surplus (Unanimous)
• Approved $125,719.37 in Rebuild Illinois funds for Advanced Traffic Management System materials (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $1.88M for lift station replacements and $1.33M for Chicago Street streetscape engineering (Unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The committee will review requests regarding Starcom user fees and an intergovernmental agreement with the Will County Sheriff’s Office. Members will also consider an ordinance to amend and retitle Chapter 9 of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances regarding the Emergency Management Agency.

• Authorization to pay STARCOM user fees (TMP-7136)
• Intergovernmental Agreement with Will County Sheriff for Warrant Processing Fees (TMP-7160)
• Ordinance amending and retitling Chapter 9, Emergency Management Agency of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances (TMP-7123)

The committee recommended for approval payments for STARCOM user fees and an amended agreement with the Will County Sheriff’s Office for warrant processing. It also recommended updating the city code regarding the Emergency Management Agency.

• Approved March 5, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Recommended approval of STARCOM user fee payments (3-0)
• Recommended approval of amended warrant processing agreement with Will County Sheriff’s Office (3-0)
• Recommended approval of ordinance amending Chapter 9, Emergency Management Agency (3-0)

Pre-Council Meeting

The City Council will review several professional service agreements, construction contracts, and land use ordinances. Key discussions include the CenterPoint Intermodal Center at Joliet subdivision and various utility and public safety purchases.

• CenterPoint Intermodal Center at Joliet (Brandon Amendment) Subdivision ordinances
• Eastside WWTP MCC Replacement and Alternate Water Supply Project: $4,480,000.00 to M.J. Electric, LLC
• 2024 Lift Station Replacement Program: $1,882,000.00 to Airy’s Inc.
• Chicago Street Streetscape Phase III Engineering Services: up to $1,332,252.00 to V3 Companies
• Water Loss Control Program: $464,240.00 to M.E. Simpson Co., Inc.

The council held a pre-council meeting to review a series of infrastructure contracts, zoning ordinances for the CenterPoint Intermodal Center, and various resolutions. One resolution regarding electric vehicle charging stations was tabled and removed from the agenda.

• Entered closed session to discuss pending litigation (unanimous)

Public Service Committee

The Public Service Committee is considering various contract awards for city utilities and infrastructure. This includes projects for wastewater treatment, streetscape improvements, and police vehicle purchases. The meeting also includes resolutions regarding Route 66 signage and surplus property.

• $4,480,000 contract for Eastside WWTP MCC Replacement and Alternate Water Supply Project
• Up to $1,332,252 for Chicago Street Streetscape and watermain improvements
• Purchase of five police units from Ron Tirapely Ford, Inc. and Ziegler Auto Group
• $1,882,000 contract for the Benton and Greenfield Lift Station Replacement Program
• Resolution for Route 66 interpretive signs at Broadway Street Greenway

The Public Service Committee voted 3-0 to recommend 14 contracts and purchases to the full City Council, including a $4,480,000 wastewater treatment plant project and a $1,882,000 lift station replacement. It also advanced two change orders/pay estimates and five resolutions, and tabled one resolution on a Route 66 EV charging grant. All items were recommendations only; final approval rests with the full Council, and the minutes are marked pending approval.

• Recommended 14 contracts/purchases to full Council (3-0), including $4,480,000 Eastside WWTP MCC project to M.J. Electric, LLC and $434,200 construction services to Strand Assoc. Inc.
• Recommended $1,882,000 Benton and Greenfield lift station replacement to Airy's Inc. and $164,360 engineering amendment to Donohue and Associates Inc. (3-0)
• Recommended $1,332,252 Phase III engineering for Chicago Street Streetscape to V3 Companies (3-0)
• Recommended $464,240 Water Loss Control Program to M.E. Simpson Co., Inc. (3-0)
• Recommended 5 police units: 2 from Ron Tirapelli Ford, Inc. for $88,944.00 and 3 from Ziegler Auto Group for $86,754.09 (3-0)
• Recommended Change Order No. 3 ($15,707.39) and Payment Request No. 8 ($21,771.42) to Van-Mack Electric Inc., and $22,560 amendment to RJN Group (3-0)
• Recommended 5 resolutions, including surplus declaration of 35 vehicles and $125,719.37 Rebuild Illinois funds appropriation (3-0)
• Tabled resolution ID-1650-20 on Route 66 EV charging grant MOU ($117,000) to April 15, 2024 meeting (3-0)

Stadium Committee

The Stadium Committee will review the 2024 Duly Health and Care Field Maintenance Plan. The committee is also reviewing an additional maintenance request for the same field.

• 2024 Duly Health and Care Field Maintenance Plan
• Duly Health and Care Additional Maintenance Request

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Joliet Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on three new petitions during its March 21 meeting. These include requests for residential construction at 712 Wilcox Street, signage variations at 7801 Caton Farm Road, and a special use permit for a therapeutic day school at 1418 W. Jefferson Street.

• Variations for a single-family home at 712 Wilcox Street
• Signage variations at 7801 Caton Farm Road
• Special Use Permit for a therapeutic day school at 1418 W. Jefferson Street

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved three petitions at its March 21, 2024 meeting: a series of variations for a single-family home at 712 Wilcox Street, a series of sign variations at 7801 Caton Farm Road, and a special use permit for a therapeutic day school at 1418 W. Jefferson Street. Each approval passed 5-0, with members Hennessy, Nachtrieb, Alessio, Roehr and Riggs voting aye; Ralph Bias was absent. The board also approved the February 15, 2024 meeting minutes, with Alessio and Roehr abstaining. The board then adjourned.

• Approved variations for a single-family home at 712 Wilcox Street (5-0)
• Approved sign variations at 7801 Caton Farm Road (5-0)
• Approved a special use permit for a therapeutic day school at 1418 W. Jefferson Street (5-0)
• Approved February 15, 2024 meeting minutes (3 aye, 2 abstain)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the final Planned Unit Development for Lakewood Prairie Subdivision, Unit 4. The agenda also includes a discussion of the associated development agreement for this subdivision.

• PUD-2-24: Final Planned Unit Development of Lakewood Prairie Subdivision, Unit 4 (East of Barberry Way and South of Stonecrop Lane)
• M-1-24: Development Agreement for Lakewood Prairie Subdivision, Unit 4

The Joliet Plan Commission voted 8-0 to recommend that the City Council approve the Final Planned Unit Development and Development Agreement for Lakewood Prairie Subdivision, Unit 4. The commission also approved its February 15, 2024 minutes. Commissioner Jason Heath was absent. No one appeared in opposition to the Lakewood Prairie petition, and no other substantive business was decided.

• Recommended City Council approval of Final Planned Unit Development for Lakewood Prairie Subdivision, Unit 4 (8-0)
• Recommended City Council approval of Development Agreement for Lakewood Prairie Subdivision, Unit 4 (8-0)
• Approved Plan Commission minutes from February 15, 2024 (8-0)
• Adjourned (8-0)

City Council Meeting

The Joliet City Council meeting on March 19, 2024, includes votes on several infrastructure contracts and subdivision approvals. The agenda features large expenditures for sewer rehabilitation and water metering equipment. The council will also review liquor license applications and denials for various businesses.

• $1,262,641.00 contract for the 2024 Bluff Street Interceptor Rehabilitation
• Approval of Timber Pointe Unit 2 Subdivision final PUD and recording plat
• $845,396.00 purchase of water metering equipment from Core & Main LP
• $61,497.42 authorization to purchase two Polaris Crew XP units for the Police Department
• Liquor license approvals for China Kitchen and D’Amore Banquet Hall

The City Council approved multiple subdivision plats and a variety of public works contracts, including water main and interceptor rehabilitation. The council also issued several liquor licenses and accepted two low-interest loans from the Illinois EPA for water infrastructure.

• Approved $1.26M contract for Bluff Street Interceptor Rehabilitation (8-0)
• Approved Final Plat and Recording Plat for Joliet Logistics Park Subdivision, Phase 3 (5-3)
• Approved Preliminary PUD for Lakewood Prairie Subdivision, Unit 3 (8-0)
• Approved Final PUD and Recording Plat for Timber Pointe Unit 2 Subdivision (8-0)
• Denied Class 'C' liquor licenses for Family Dollar at 861 N. Larkin Ave and 454 E. Cass St (8-0)
• Approved Class 'B' liquor licenses for China Kitchen and D’Amore Banquet Hall (8-0)
• Accepted two Illinois EPA low-interest loans for lead service line and water main replacement (8-0)
• Appointed Councilwoman Quillman as Mayor Pro Tem for April 1 through June 30, 2024 (8-0)

Finance Committee

The committee will consider an ordinance amending the 2024 fiscal year budget for certain 2023 projects. They will also discuss authorizing an auction for an electric supply agreement. The meeting includes reviews of monthly financial, travel, and personnel reports.

• Ordinance to amend the 2024 Fiscal Year budget (TMP-7120)
• Request for authorization to conduct an electric supply auction (TMP-7121)
• February 2024 monthly financial report
• February 2024 travel expense report
• March 2024 personnel summary report

The committee recommended two items for Full Council approval, including a 2024 budget amendment for 2023 projects. The committee also approved several monthly financial, travel, and personnel reports.

• Recommended approval of 2024 budget amendment for 2023 projects (TMP-7120) (2-0)
• Recommended approval to conduct electric auction and award supply agreement (TMP-7121) (2-0)
• Approved February 2024 Monthly Financial Report (TMP-7077) (2-0)
• Approved February 2024 Travel Expense Report (TMP-7078) (2-0)
• Approved March 2024 Personnel Summary Report (TMP-7079) (2-0)
• Approved February 20, 2024 meeting minutes (2-0)

Pre-Council Meeting

The Pre-Council meeting includes reviews of infrastructure contracts and subdivision approvals. The agenda also addresses liquor license applications and police equipment purchases.

• $1,262,641.00 contract for the 2024 Bluff Street Interceptor Rehabilitation
• Approval of Timber Pointe Unit 2 Subdivision final PUD and recording plat
• $845,396.00 purchase of water metering equipment from Core & Main LP
• $61,497.42 purchase of two Polaris Crew XP units for the Police Department
• Liquor license applications for China Kitchen and D’Amore Banquet Hall

The Pre-Council meeting served as a review of various memos, including infrastructure contracts, liquor license applications, and zoning ordinances. No final votes on these items were recorded in the minutes, as the session concluded with a motion to enter closed session.

• Approved motion to enter closed session to discuss personnel, collective bargaining, land acquisition, and litigation

Public Service Committee

The committee will review several contract awards for city utility equipment, streetscape engineering, and mosquito abatement. Members will also consider resolutions regarding low-interest loans from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency for water service line and water main replacement programs.

• $1,262,641.00 contract for 2024 Bluff Street Interceptor Rehabilitation
• $845,396.00 purchase of water metering equipment from Core & Main LP
• $74,995.00 purchase order for streetlight control cabinets from Excel Ltd., Inc.
• Engineering services amendment for Chicago Street streetscape reconstruction up to $291,471.00
• Resolutions for Illinois EPA low interest loans for lead water service line and water main replacement programs

The Public Service Committee recommended six contracts and purchases to the full Council, including $1,262,641.00 for the 2024 Bluff Street Interceptor Rehabilitation to Insituform Technologies USA, LLC and $845,396.00 for water metering equipment from Core & Main LP. It also recommended a $291,471.00 engineering amendment for Chicago Street streetscape work and three resolutions, including two IEPA low-interest loans for lead water service line and water main replacement. All recommendations carried 2-0, with Chairman Larry E. Hug absent. The committee also received an AWSP Independent Review presentation; no final action was taken on it.

• Recommended approval of $1,262,641.00 contract for 2024 Bluff Street Interceptor Rehabilitation to Insituform Technologies USA, LLC (2-0)
• Recommended approval of $58,042.45 purchase of GPS survey equipment from Seiler Instrument and Manufacturing Company Inc. (2-0)
• Recommended approval of $74,995.00 streetlight control cabinet purchase order to Excel Ltd., Inc. (2-0)
• Recommended approval of 2024-2026 mosquito abatement contract to Clarke Environmental Mosquito Management Inc. at $35,772.00, $36,845.00, and $37,950.00 (2-0)
• Recommended approval of $845,396.00 water metering equipment purchase from Core & Main LP (2-0)
• Recommended approval of professional services agreement up to $98,000.00 for 2024 Public Utilities Asset Management Program to Cultivate Geospatial Solutions LLC (2-0)
• Recommended approval of Amendment No. 1 up to $291,471.00 for Chicago Street Phase II engineering to Civiltech Engineering, Inc. (2-0)
• Recommended approval of three resolutions: $447.56 Motor Fuel Tax funds with IDOT, and IEPA loans L175747 (0% for 30 years) and L176075 (1.81% for 30 years) (2-0)

Land Use and Legislative Committee

The committee will review a draft ordinance for community solar energy systems and updates to fence definitions in the zoning ordinance. It will also consider changes to the Arts Commission membership and attendance requirements.

• Community Solar Ordinance - Draft 2 (TMP-7110)
• Fence Definition Ordinance (TMP-7111)
• Arts Commission membership and attendance amendment (TMP-7112)

The Land Use & Legislative Committee unanimously recommended three ordinances for approval by the full City Council. These include a Community Solar Ordinance with amendments, a Fence Definition Ordinance, and an ordinance amending the Arts Commission's membership and attendance rules. No citizens spoke on agenda items or during public comment.

• Recommended approval of Community Solar Ordinance with amendments (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Fence Definition Ordinance (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Arts Commission membership and attendance ordinance (3-0)
• Approved January 11, 2024 committee minutes (3-0)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will review the Joliet Fire Department hiring eligibility list. The meeting includes discussions regarding the hiring of two firefighter paramedics and four police officers.

• Approval of Joliet Fire Department hiring eligibility list
• Fire department promotions for 11 personnel
• Hiring of two firefighter paramedics
• Hiring of four police officers
• Discussion of Jonathan Walsh memorial sculpture

The Board approved the Fire Department Hiring Eligibility List and promoted 11 fire department personnel. The Board also conditionally hired two firefighter paramedics and two lateral police officers.

• Approved Fire Department Hiring Eligibility List (4-0)
• Promoted 2 Captains to Battalion Chief, 3 Lieutenants to Captain, and 6 AOPs to Lieutenant (all 4-0)
• Conditionally hired firefighter paramedics Anthony Agne and Joseph Egan (all 4-0)
• Conditionally hired lateral police officers Robert Neven and John McHale (all 4-0)
• Denied appointment of lateral police candidates Adam Blaskey, Alejandro Lopez, Emile Domer, Isidro Briceno Garcia, and Roberto Santos (all 0-4)

City Council Meeting

The Joliet City Council will review several contracts, including a $1.1 million project for the Victory Center Gymnasium demolition. The agenda also includes special use permit requests for an indoor storage facility and truck services at 4200 W. Jefferson Street. Additionally, the council will consider changes to utility billing payment plans and leak credits.

• $1,195,590 contract for demolition and stabilization of Victory Center Gymnasium
• Special use permits for indoor storage and truck services at 4200 W. Jefferson Street
• $371,409 contract for Theodore Street roadway widening improvements
• $278,320 contract for Utilities Department electrical maintenance
• Ordinance amendment regarding utility billing payment plans and leak credits

The City Council approved special use permits for an indoor storage facility and truck hire and sales at 4200 W. Jefferson Street. Council also updated utility billing payment plans and leak credits to assist residents in hardship. Several infrastructure and maintenance contracts were awarded via the consent agenda.

• Approved special use permits for indoor storage and truck hire/sales at 4200 W. Jefferson Street (8-1)
• Adopted ordinance amending utility billing payment plans and leak credits (9-0)
• Appropriated $371,409 in Motor Fuel Tax funds for Theodore Street roadway widening engineering (9-0)
• Awarded $1,195,590 contract for Victory Center Gymnasium demolition to R. Berti & Sons Contractors Inc.
• Awarded $371,409 engineering contract for Theodore Street widening to V3 Companies, LTD
• Awarded $278,320 electrical maintenance contract to Elliott Electric, Inc.
• Awarded $80,257 culvert replacement professional services contract to V3 Companies
• Awarded $57,536 landscape restoration contract to ASE Illini-Scapes Inc.

Public Safety Committee

The committee will review several purchase requests for the police department and evidence unit. Members will also consider a resolution regarding a memorandum of agreement with the Will County Health Department.

• Purchase of two Polaris Crew XP units for $61,497.42
• Purchase of a linear light source for the Evidence Unit
• Amendment to the Blue Line Professional Consultants LLC sole source agreement
• Resolution for a Community Memorandum of Agreement with Will County Health Department regarding the Integrated Referral and Intake System

The committee recommended approval for several police department purchases and a memorandum of agreement with the Will County Health Department. The committee also approved the minutes from the February 6, 2024 meeting.

• Approved February 6, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Recommended approval to purchase a Linear Light Source for the Evidence Unit (3-0)
• Recommended approval to purchase two Polaris Crew XP Units for $61,497.42 (3-0)
• Recommended approval of amendment to sole source agreement with Blue Line Professional Consultants LLC (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Community Memorandum of Agreement with Will County Health Department regarding the Integrated Referral and Intake System (3-0)

Pre-Council Meeting

The City Council will review several contract awards for public works, utilities, and demolition projects. The agenda also includes ordinances regarding redevelopment at 4200 W. Jefferson Street and updates to the city code.

• Contract for Victory Center Gymnasium demolition at 25 N Broadway: $1,195,590.00
• Contract for Theodore Street roadway widening engineering services: $371,409.00
• Contract for Utilities Department electrical maintenance: $278,320.00
• Special use permits for indoor storage and truck hire at 4200 W. Jefferson Street
• Contract for Rosalind Street culvert replacement: $80,257.00

The Joliet City Council held a pre-council meeting on March 4, 2024, reviewing a stormwater program presentation and a series of proposed contract awards and ordinances, including special use permits for an indoor storage facility and truck hire/sales at 4200 W. Jefferson Street. Six speakers, including U-Haul representatives and the property owner, spoke in favor of the 4200 W. Jefferson Street redevelopment items. The council also discussed a utility billing payment plan ordinance and a motor fuel tax resolution for Theodore Street engineering. The meeting ended with a motion to enter closed session on personnel, collective bargaining, land acquisition, and litigation, which carried by a 9-0 vote; no final decisions on the agenda items were recorded in these minutes.

• Motion to enter closed session on personnel, collective bargaining, land acquisition, and litigation carried 9-0
• Reviewed contract award to ASE Illini-Scapes Inc. for landscape restoration, $57,536.00 (no vote recorded)
• Reviewed contract award to Elliott Electric, Inc. for electrical maintenance, $278,320.00 (no vote recorded)
• Reviewed contract award to Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc. for pump monitoring system, $31,212.70 (no vote recorded)
• Reviewed professional services agreement to V3 Companies for Rosalind Street culvert replacement, $80,257.00 (no vote recorded)
• Reviewed engineering contract to V3 Companies, LTD for Theodore Street widening Phase III, $371,409.00 (no vote recorded)
• Reviewed demolition contract to R. Berti & Sons Contractors Inc. for Victory Center Gymnasium, $1,195,590.00 (no vote recorded)
• Reviewed ordinances for special use permits at 4200 W. Jefferson Street (indoor storage and truck hire/sales) (no vote recorded)

Public Service Committee

The Public Service Committee is reviewing several infrastructure and utility contracts. These include roadway widening on Theodore Street and electrical maintenance for the Utilities Department. The committee will also receive an overview of the 2024 Water Main Replacement Program.

• $1,195,590.00 contract for Victory Center Gymnasium demolition at 25 N Broadway
• $371,409.00 engineering services for Theodore Street roadway widening
• $278,320.00 contract for Utilities Department electrical maintenance
• $57,536.00 award for the 2024 Public Works Landscape Restoration Program
• Resolution regarding easements for 126 Iowa Avenue

The Public Service Committee recommended several infrastructure and equipment contracts for full Council approval. These include the demolition of the Victory Center Gymnasium and various utility and road engineering services. The committee also recommended a grant of easements for a water main project.

• Recommended $1,195,590 contract to R. Berti & Sons Contractors Inc. for Victory Center Gymnasium demolition (3-0)
• Recommended $371,409 contract to V3 Companies, LTD for Theodore Street roadway widening engineering (3-0)
• Recommended $278,320 contract to Elliott Electric, Inc. for utilities electrical maintenance (3-0)
• Recommended $80,257 contract to V3 Companies for Rosalind Street Culvert Replacement (3-0)
• Recommended $78,811.33 for police squad upfits including branding, painting, and radios (3-0)
• Recommended $57,536 contract to ASE Illini-Scapes Inc. for landscape restoration (3-0)
• Recommended $31,212.70 contract to Xylem Water Solutions USA, Inc. for pump monitoring system (3-0)
• Approved February 20, 2024 meeting minutes (2-0, 1 abstain)

Diversity and Community Relations Committee

The committee will review the minutes from the December 12, 2023, meeting. The agenda includes a presentation regarding DHS Employment & Rehabilitative Services and an update for District 86.

• DHS Employment & Rehabilitative Services presentation
• District 86 update by Michelle Stiff

The committee approved previous minutes and received presentations on DHS employment services and District 86 vaping issues. Members discussed the possibility of hiring a DEI Officer, with Councilman Clement suggesting a presentation to the full City Council as a first step. Staff indicated this presentation could be added to the March 18 and 19 City Council agenda.

• Approved December 12, 2023 committee minutes (3-0)
• Received presentation on DHS Employment & Rehabilitative Services
• Received update on District 86 vaping problems
• Discussed potential creation of a City DEI Officer role
• Agreed to schedule DHS presentation for full City Council (March 18-19)

Stadium Committee

The Stadium Committee will meet to discuss Slammers updates. The agenda includes a roll call and the approval of minutes from the November 6, 2023, meeting.

• Approval of November 6, 2023, meeting minutes
• Slammers updates

The committee approved the minutes from the November 6, 2023 meeting. Members discussed deferred maintenance, 2024 capital funding, and necessary repairs for Slammers Stadium.

• Approved November 6, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)