Will County Gazette

City of Joliet Public Safety Committee met March 5.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

ROLL CALL

Present Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilman Joe Clement and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon

Also Present: Chief of Police William Evans, Deputy Chief Sherrie Blackburn, Deputy Chief Christopher Botzum, Chief of Fire Jeff Carey

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #TMP-6827: Minutes 2/6/2024.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilwoman Hallums Quillman, Councilman Clement and Councilwoman Reardon

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS

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 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.

PURCHASES

Request for Approval to Purchase a Linear Light Source for the Evidence Unit

Chief Evans briefly explains purchase of Linear Light Source for the Evidence Unit.

Request for Authorization to Purchase Two (2) Polaris Crew XP Units for the Police Department for $61,497.42

DC Botzum briefly explains the purchase of 2 Polaris Crew XP Units.

Amendment to the Current Sole Source Agreement with Blue Line Professional Consultants LLC

DC Blackburn briefly explains amendment to Blue Line Professional Consultants LLC.

Councilwoman Reardon comments about funding.

Councilman Clement asks question, DC Blackburn answers.

A motion was made by Councilman Joe Clement, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to recommend for approval COUNCIL MEMO #TMP-7059, TMP-7061, TMP-7062.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilwoman Hallums Quillman, Councilman Clement and Councilwoman Reardon

ORDINANCES None.

RESOLUTIONS

Resolution to Approve a Community Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Joliet and the Will County Health Department Regarding the Integrated Referral and Intake System

Chief Carey briefly explains the MOU with IRIS.

A motion was made by Councilman Joe Clement, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to recommend for approval COUNCIL MEMO #TMP-7069: Resolution to Approve a Community Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Joliet and the Will County Health Department Regarding the Integrated Referral and Intake System.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilwoman Hallums Quillman, Councilman Clement and Councilwoman Reardon

NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION

None.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

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 Clement, seconded by Councilwoman Reardon, that this was adjourn.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilwoman Hallums Quillman, Councilman Clement and Councilwoman Reardon

https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2024/3/2105_M_Public_Safety_Committee_24-03-05_Meeting_Minutes.pdf