City of Joliet Finance Committee met June 16.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
1. Roll Call
PRESENT: Councilman Michael F. Turk, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon.
ABSENT: None.
PRESENT: Councilman Michael F. Turk, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon.
ABSENT: None.
ALSO PRESENT: Interim City Manager Steve Jones, Director of Finance James Ghedotte, Director of Human Resources Kathy Franson, Director of Public Utilities Allison Swisher, Stantec Project Manager Joe Johnson, Speer Financial Inc. Senior Vice President Raphaliata McKenzie, Speer Financial Inc. Senior Vice President Anthony Miceli, and Joliet Herald-News Regional Reporter Bob Okon.
2. Approval of Minutes – Regular Meeting – March 17, 2020
Motion to Approve the Minutes of the March 17, 2020 Finance Committee Meeting was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon.
Motion seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilman Michael F. Turk, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon.
NAYS: None.
3. Citizens to be Heard on Agenda Items
None.
4. Alternative Water Source Program Funding Strategy Update
Director of Utilities Allison Swisher gave a brief introduction of the Alternative Water Source Presentation. Stantec Project Manager Joe Johnson presented to Committee Members. Discussion held.
5. Authorization to Award a Contract for Comprehensive Benefit Consulting Broker Services
Director of Human Resources Kathy Franson reviewed the Authorization to Award a Contract for Comprehensive Benefit Consulting Broker Services. Brief discussion held.
Authorization to Award a Contract for Comprehensive Benefit Consulting Broker Services
6. Discussion of the Vehicle Replacement Fund
Director of Finance James Ghedotte gave an update on the Vehicle Replacement Fund. Discussion held regarding hiring bond counsel for Vehicle Replacement Fund.
Discussion of the Vehicle Replacement Fund
Motion to Recommend hiring Ice Miller as bond counsel for Vehicle Replacement Fund to full council was made by Councilman Pat Mudron.
Motion seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilman Michael F. Turk, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon.
NAYS: None.
7. Monthly Financial Report
Mr. Ghedotte gave a brief overview of the Monthly Financial Reports
8. Temporary Departmental Vacancies
No discussion held.
9. Travel Expense Report
No discussion held
10. Invoices Paid Report
Mr. Ghedotte briefly reviewed invoice payment procedure changes and the Invoices Paid Report. Brief discussion held.
11. Old/New Business – (not for final action or recommendation)
None.
12. Public Comments
None.
13. Closed Session – If required; to discuss personnel, collective bargaining, land acquisition or conveyance and pending or threatened litigation after which the meeting will be adjourned.
14. Adjournment
Motion to Adjourn was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon.
Motion seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron.
Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilman Michael F. Turk, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon.
NAYS: None.
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