City of Joliet Finance Committee Met July 21.
Here is the minutes provided by the committee:
1. Roll Call
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, Fire Chief Greg Blaskey, Public Works Administrator Greg Ruddy, Parking Superintendent Thomas Schwerha and Joliet Herald-News Regional Reporter Bob Okon.
2. Approval of Minutes – Regular Meeting – June 16, 2020
Motion to Approve the Minutes of the June 16, 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
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the
Joliet.gov "Public Comments" web page.
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding items listed on the agenda, except for items listed under Public Hearing. Anyone speaking on an agenda item is entitled to speak for a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff and the Finance Committee do not generally respond to public comments. Please note speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the Committee shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
None.
4. Request for Authorization to Enter into Amendment No. 1 of the Original Andres Medical Agreement/Contract
Chief Blaskey reviewed the Authorization to Enter into Amendment No. 1 of the Original Andres Medical Agreement/Contract. Discussion held.
Motion to recommend to full Council Amendment No. 1 of the Original Andres Medical Agreement/Contract 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.
5. An Ordinance Amending the 2020 Annual Budget for the City of Joliet and a Resolution Approving a Grant Agreement with the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus to Continue Census 2020 Community Outreach and Education Efforts
Brief discussion held.
Motion to approve An Ordinance Amending the 2020 Annual Budget for the City of Joliet and a Resolution Approving a Grant Agreement with the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus to Continue Census 2020 Community Outreach and Education Efforts 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.
6. Ordinance Amending the 2020 Annual Budget for the City of Joliet to Add Additional Funding to Award a Contract for the Assessment of the Parking Facilities in the Downtown Area to WGI, Inc
Amendment Parking
Greg Ruddy reviewed the Ordinance Amending the 2020 Annual Budget for the City of Joliet to Add Additional Funding to Award a Contract for the Assessment of the Parking Facilities in the Downtown Area to WGI Inc. Discussion held. Mr. Ruddy to see if WGI Inc. will hold pricing until the end of the 2020. Mr. Ruddy will report back to Committee at August Finance Committee Meeting.
Motion to Table the Ordinance Amending the 2020 Annual Budget for the City of Joliet to Add Additional Funding to Award a Contract for the Assessment of the Parking Facilities in the Downtown Area to WGI Inc. for 30 days 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.
7. Request Authorization to Engage Ice Miller LLP as Bond Counsel for a General Obligation Bond that would borrow $4,000,000 for Vehicle Replacement and $6,500,000 for Library Improvements
Finance Director James Ghedotte briefly reviewed the Request Authorization to Engage Ice Miller LLP as Bond Counsel for a General Obligation Bond that Would Borrow $4,000,000 for Vehicle Replacement and $6,500,000 for Library Improvements. Discussion held.
Bond Counsel
Motion to recommend to full Council a Request Authorization to Engage Ice Miller LLP as Bond Counsel for a General Obligation Bond that would borrow $4,000,000 for Vehicle Replacement 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.
Motion to recommend to full Council a Request Authorization to Engage Ice Miller LLP as Bond Counsel for a General Obligation Bond that would borrow $6,500,000 for Library Improvements 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.
8. Monthly Financial Report June Financial Report
Mr. Ghedotte reviewed the Monthly Financial Report. No discussion held.
9. Temporary Departmental Vacancies
Temporary Departmental Vacancies
No one present on behalf of Human Resources. No discussion held.
10. Travel Expense Report June Travel
No discussion held.
11. Invoices Paid Report Invoices Paid
No discussion held.
150 W. Jefferson Street
12. Old/New Business – (not for final action or recommendation)
13. Public Comments
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov "Public Comments" web page.
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding items listed on the agenda, except for items listed under Public Hearing. Anyone speaking on an agenda item is entitled to speak for a maximum of 4 minutes.
It is not a question and answer period and staff and the Finance Committee do not generally respond to public comments. Please note speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the Committee shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
14. 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.
15. 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.
Minutes taken by: Dawn Kochan
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