City of Joliet Land Use & Legislative Committee met Oct. 12.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
ROLL CALL
Present Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilman Cesar Guerrero
Absent Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #TMP-6504: Land Use & Legislative Committee Minutes-September 14, 2023. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilwoman Hallums Quillman and Councilman Guerrero
Absent: Councilwoman Reardon
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding items listed on the agenda. 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 Land Use & Legislative Committee do not generally respond to public comments. Please note speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the Land Use & Legislative Committee shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
AN ORDINANCE REGARDING FIGHTING
Mr. Regis gave the Committee background information about the proposed ordinance pertaining to violence in schools.
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to recommend for approval by the City Council the Ordinance Regarding Fighting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilwoman Hallums Quillman and Councilman Guerrero
Absent: Councilwoman Reardon
A LEASE REGARDING THE PARCELS AT 575 E. JACKSON STREET TMP-6524
Mr. Luther Johnson, 125 S. Raynor Avenue, appeared on behalf of the lease regarding the parcels at 575 E. Jackson Street.
Mr. Regis, Deputy Corporation Counsel, gave the Committee background information about the Casseday house that was moved a few years ago and now it's currently owned by the Historic Preservation Society from the County. Mr. Johnson made a proposal to the Historical Society and to the City. The City owns the land that the house sits on.
Ms. Bernhard, City Planner, appeared to answer any questions from the Committee.
Mr. Johnson has been involved in this project for a year and 1 month so far. He gave the Committee further detail about what he would like to do. He would like to convert the inside of the house to a museum for black military history.
Councilwoman Quillman asked where the funding will come from. Mr. Johnson said the initial funding will come from him.
Mr. Johnson spoke about his organization called History On Wheels.
Councilman Guerrero inquired about the access to the property. Ms. Bernhard responded.
Mr. Johnson would like to have the grand opening by June 2024.
Mr. Regis said the arrangement would be a lease to own which is what it was with the Historical Society. The new lease would pick up where the previous lease left off.
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to recommend for approval by the City Council the lease agreement at 575 E. Jackson Street. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilwoman Hallums Quillman and Councilman Guerrero
Absent: Councilwoman Reardon
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS - NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
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 Committee 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.
None.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilwoman Hallums Quillman and Councilman Guerrero
Absent: Councilwoman Reardon
https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2023/10/1967_M_Land_Use___Legislative_Committee_23-10-12_Meeting_Minutes.pdf
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