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City of Joliet Finance Committee met March 18.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

ROLL CALL:

Present

Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilman Larry E. Hug and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon

ALSO PRESENT: Kevin Sing - Director of Finance, Kathy Franson - Director of Human Resource and Allison Swisher - Director of Public Utilities.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to approve the Minutes for February 18, 2025.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Mudron, Councilman Hug and Councilwoman Reardon

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS:

None.

AGENDA ITEMS:

Electric Supply Auction and Authorization to Select Low Bidder

Kevin Sing - Director of Finance, gave a quick overview of TMP-8315 regarding the Electric Supply Auction and Authorization to Select Low Bidder. No further discussion was held.

Resolution Accepting Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Low Interest Loan L176076 for the 2025 Water Main Replacement Program

Finance Committee was informed of item presented at Pre-Council level on 03/17/25. No further discussion was required for this item.

Resolution Accepting Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Low Interest Loan L176079 for the 2025 Lead Water Service Line Replacement Program

Finance Committee was informed of item presented at Pre-Council level on 03/17/25. No further discussion was required for this item.

Ordinance Authorizing the City of Joliet to Borrow Funds from the IEPA Public Water Supply Loan Program for Joliet Water System Improvements Required for Implementation of the Alternative Water Source Program

Finance Committee was informed of item presented at Pre-Council level on 03/17/25. No further discussion was required for this item.

Ordinance Authorizing an Amendment to the Annual Budget of the City of Joliet for the 2025 Fiscal Year (2024 Projects Funded in 2025)

Mr. Sing gave a brief overview of TMP-8345, on the Ordinance an Amendment to the Annual Budget for the City of Joliet, 2025 Fiscal Year. No further discussion was held.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to recommend for approval by the Full Council, Agenda Items TMP-8315, TMP-8321, TMP-8323, TMP-8363 and TMP-8345.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Mudron, Councilman Hug and Councilwoman Reardon

REPORTS:

Mr. Sing gave an overview on TMP-8318 for the Monthly Financial Report, Invoice Exceptions and the Quarterly Report for the Joliet Area Historical Museum.

Mr. Sing gave a brief overview on TMP-8361, on the 2024 Annual Collector's Report. No discussion was held.

Mr. Sing gave an overview of TMP-8319, on the February Travel Expense Report. No discussion was held.

Kathy Franson - Director of Human Resource, presented TMP-8320 regarding the Personnel Summary Report, noting positions currently open within the City of Joliet and the Local 440 Union. She also noted that she retitled the report name to be titled Position Update, which better suited the information being provided. A brief discussion was held.

A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to approve report Items TMP-8318, TMP-8361, TMP-8319 and 8320.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Mudron, Councilman Hug and Councilwoman Reardon

NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION:

None.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

None.

ADJOURNMENT:

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to adjourn.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Mudron, Councilman Hug and Councilwoman Reardon

This meeting will be held in an accessible location. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact The City Clerk Office, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 at (815) 724-3780.

https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2025/3/2338_M_Finance_Committee_25-03-18_Meeting_Minutes.pdf