City of Joliet City Council Met Jan. 8.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
ROLL CALL:
Present:
Mayor Robert O'Dekirk, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Herb Lande, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon and Councilman Michael F. Turk
ALSO PRESENT: Interim City Manager James D. Hock and Corporation Counsel Sabrina Spano
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS:
No one registered to be called to speak and no emails received under citizens to be heard on agenda items.
No one was present to speak under 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.
CLOSED SESSION to discuss the following subjects:
PERSONNEL: The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific City employees (5 ILCS 5/120/2(c)(1))
Councilman Larry E. Hug entered the meeting during Closed Session at approximately _________.
A motion was made by Councilman Herb Lande, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to enter into closed session to discuss personnel.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Herb Lande, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon and Councilman Michael F. Turk
Absent: Councilman Larry E. Hug Page 1 of 3
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Let the record show the meeting reconvened at 4:18 p.m. with full Council in attendance. AGENDA ITEM:
Motion to Approve Employment Agreement for City Manager with James V. Capparelli Mr. Capparelli addressed the Council.
A brief discussion was held regarding a completed background check on Mr. Capparelli and Mr. Capparelli's willingness to work with all members of the Council.
The Mayor gave a brief overview of Mr. Capparelli's credentials.
Councilwoman Quillman briefly discussed the recently amended City Manager job description.
Interim City Manager Jim Hock stated he promoted Greg Ruddy to replace the retiring Jim Trizna as Public Works Director effective February 1, 2021.
Mr. Capparelli thanked everyone for their support.
Councilman Lande thanked Mr. Hock for his service.
Mayor O'Dekirk briefly discussed the effects felt by the City without having a permanent City Manager for 20 months and welcomed Mr. Capparelli.
Greg Ruddy thanked the Mayor and the City Council for the opportunity to serve the City as the new Public Works Director as of February 1, 2021. The Mayor and Council congratulated Mr. Ruddy.
A motion was made by Councilman Terry Morris, seconded by Councilman Herb Lande, to approve the Employment Agreement for City Manager with James V. Capparelli.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Herb Lande, Councilman Terry Morris and Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman
Nay: Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon and Councilman Michael F. Turk
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
No one registered to be called to speak and no emails received under citizens to be heard on agenda items.
Special City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 8, 2021 Jerry Hervey spoke regarding Police Command staff concerns.
Suzanna Ibarra spoke about the future of the City.
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page.
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adjourn.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Herb Lande, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon and Councilman Michael F. Turk
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
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