Will County Gazette

City of Joliet Public Safety Committee met Nov. 4.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

ROLL CALL

Present Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra

ALSO PRESENT: Chief of Police William Evans, Lieutenant Robert Desiderio, Chief of Fire Jeff Carey, Fleet Services Director Jeff Price, and Communications Director Andrea Delap

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #TMP-7816: Minutes 10/1/2024.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Clement, Councilwoman Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Ibarra

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS

None

AGENDA ITEMS

Purchase of Firefighter Turnout Gear from Air One Equipment, Inc. for the Years 2025 - 2027

Chief Carey briefly explains.

Councilman Clement asks question.

Chief Carey answers.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by

Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to recommend for approval COUNCIL MEMO #TMP-7831: Purchase of Firefighter Turnout Gear from Air One Equipment, Inc. for the Years 2025 - 2027.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Clement, Councilwoman Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Ibarra

Request to Approve the Purchase of One (1) Ford Expedition from Morrow Brothers Ford for $59,740.00

Jeff Price briefly explains purchase.

Councilwoman Quillman asks about color.

Councilman Clement asked if budgeted.

Jeff Price answers.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by

Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to recommend for approval COUNCIL MEMO #TMP-7833: Request to Approve the Purchase of One (1) Ford Expedition from Morrow Brothers Ford for $59,740.00.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Clement, Councilwoman Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Ibarra

Purchase of Eight (8) LP35 (Cardiac Monitors), Six (6) 6507 Power Pro 2, High Config (cots), and Six (6) MTS Power Load (auto cot loaders) for the City of Joliet Fire Department from Stryker Medical in the amount of $660,871.50

Chief Carey briefly explains.

Council asks questions.

Chief Carey answers.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by

Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to recommend for approval COUNCIL MEMO #TMP-7834: Purchase of Eight (8) LP35 (Cardiac Monitors), Six (6) 6507 Power Pro 2, High Config (cots), and Six (6) MTS Power Load (auto cot loaders) for the City of Joliet Fire Department from Stryker Medical in the amount of $660,871.50.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Clement, Councilwoman Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Ibarra

Purchase of (1) Mobile Command Center from LDV Specialty Vehicles for $1,605,935.00

Councilman Clement comments on how old the current command center is. Chief Evans briefly explains, Lieutenant Desiderio gives presentation.

Councilman Clement asks Lt. Desiderio to go to Council tonight to present.

Council liked that Andrea Delap was present to comment on the Command Center.

Council comments on how important this is had questions on storing, what happens to the old unit, and driving.

Chief Evans, Lt. Desiderio, and Jeff Price answer.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by

Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to recommend for approval COUNCIL MEMO #TMP-7844: Purchase of (1) Mobile Command Center from LDV Specialty Vehicles for $1,605,935.00.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Clement, Councilwoman Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Ibarra

ORDINANCES None.

RESOLUTIONS

Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Will County 9-1-1 Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB) to accept Grant Funds Available under the 9-1-1 Surcharge Grant Program (SGP)

Chief Evans briefly explains.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by

Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to recommend for approval COUNCIL MEMO #TMP-7856: Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Will County 9-1-1 Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB) to accept Grant Funds Available under the 9-1-1 Surcharge Grant Program (SGP).

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Clement, Councilwoman Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Ibarra

NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION

None

PUBLIC COMMENTS

None

ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Councilwoman Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilwoman Ibarra, that this was adjourn.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Clement, Councilwoman Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Ibarra

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