City of Joliet Prison Committee met May 24

By Philip Gonzales

Jul 27, 2023

City of Joliet Prison Committee met May 24.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

ROLL CALL

Present Councilman Joe Clement and Councilman Cesar Cardenas Absent Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra

ALSO PRESENT: Deputy Corporation Counsel - Chris Regis, City Clerk - Christa Desiderio, City Planner - Jayne Bernhard, Chief Executive Officer for the Joliet Area Museum - Greg Peerbolte.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Approval of Minutes: TMP-5850

Prison Minutes - March 21, 2023

A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to approve the minutes of the Prison Committee for March 21, 2023.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Clement and Councilman Cardenas

Absent: Councilwoman Ibarra

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS

None.

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE – Greg Peerbolte, Chief Executive Officer - Joliet Historical Museum

PRISON PROGRAMS AND EVENTS UPDATE - Greg Peerbolte

ADVANCE OF REIMBURSABLE ENGINEERING COSTS

Greg Peerbolte - Chief Executive Officer - Joliet Area Museum, gave a lengthy overview of past events and projects, sinkhole repair, and building repairs to the administration building, east and west cell houses, chapel, and the hospital to stop the deterioration.

A brief discussion was held regarding the possibility of overnight camping at the Prison site, having Finance Committee discuss and review the $131,046.43 advance that will be reimbursable with grant funds, and grant monies being utilized for the previously discussed building repairs.

DISCUSSION:

13th Floor Lease Extension - Chris Regis, Deputy Corporation Counsel

Deputy Corporation Counsel Chris Regis discussed the lease extension for 13th Floor.

A motion was made by Councilman Joe Clement, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to recommend for approval the 13th Floor Lease Extension to the full Council.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Clement and Councilman Cardenas

Absent: Councilwoman Ibarra

PUBLIC COMMENT

None.

NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION

None.

CLOSED SESSION:

A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to enter into closed session to discuss property acquisition.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Clement and Councilman Cardenas

Absent: Councilwoman Ibarra