City of Joliet City Council met July 28.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
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ROLL CALL:
Present:
Mayor Robert O'Dekirk, Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, and Councilman Michael F. Turk
Absent: Councilman Larry E. Hug
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page.
Councilman Hug entered the meeting at 5:34 p.m.
Meshona Mitchell spoke regarding Eric Lurry death and recommended a transparent investigation.
Candice Quinerly spoke regarding proposed police reform.
Clyde Maclamore spoke regarding safety concerns during protests.
Suzanna Ibarra spoke regarding proposed police reform.
Melissa Boatman spoke regarding Will County Response team and their efforts to distribute narcan in the community.
A brief discussion was held regarding the upcoming combined meeting of Public Safety and the Land Use and Legislative Committees.
Vincent Alessio spoke in favor of police reform and concerns regarding of the death of Eric Lurry.
Jerry Hervy spoke against the Chief of Police and recent litigation concerns. Stringer Harris spoke regarding concerns of the death of Eric Lurry.
Flowaya Mitchell spoke regarding concerns of the death of Eric Lurry.
Brittney Kim spoke regarding infringement on public rights.
CLOSED SESSION to discuss the following subjects:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to enter into closed session to discuss personnel after which the meeting will be adjourned.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, and Councilman Michael F. Turk
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
ADJOURNMENT:
https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2020/7/983_M_Special_City_Council_Meeting_20-07-28_Meeting_Minutes.pdf
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