Will County Gazette

City of Joliet Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Aug. 21.

Here are the minutes provided by the board:

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

Present

Quinn Adamowski, Brad Price, Janean Jackson, John Lukancic and John Stefanski

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS - None

This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff, and the Commission members do not generally respond to public comments. The City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.

SECRETARY’S REPORT - None

This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding non-agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff, and the Commission members do not generally respond to public comments. The City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.

NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION - None

CLOSED SESSION

Stefanski voted to move into closed session, seconded by Lukancic.

HIRING OF ONE FIREFIGHTER

Stefanski voted to approve #42 Randy Lubash, seconded by Jackson, five unanimous votes yes

Lukancic voted to approve #43 Brendan Reid, seconded by Stefanski, five unanimous votes yes

DISCUSSION AND VOTE TO ADD LATERAL HIRING TO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR JOLIET POLICE DEPARTMENT

Joliet Police Command Staff presented new information on current hiring needs and again requested a vote of approval to add a Lateral Hiring List.

Chairman Adamowski asks if the Board agrees to vote on Option 1 of the 2 Lateral List proposals that Todd Lenzie from Legal created at their request.

All five Commissioners agree.

Stefanski voted to approve Option 1 of the Lateral List, Lukancic seconded. Adamowski, Stefanski, Lukancic, and Jackson vote yes and Price votes no.

PUBLIC COMMENTS - None

ADJOURNMENT

https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2023/8/1940_M_Board_of_Fire_and_Police_Commissioners_23-08-21_Meeting_Minutes.pdf