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City of Joliet Public Safety Committee met March 31

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City of Joliet Mayor Terry D'Arcy | City of Joliet

City of Joliet Mayor Terry D'Arcy | City of Joliet

City of Joliet Public Safety Committee met March 31.

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, Lieutenant Richard Stygar, Sergeant Brian Prochaska, Deputy Chief of Fire John Stachelski, Interim Corporation Counsel Todd Lenzie, Director of Tri County Auto Theft Zach Johnston

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to approve COUNCIL MEMO

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 G7C Handheld Monitors for the Joliet Fire

Department from Conway Shield in the amount of $62,303.00 DC Stachelski briefly explains.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to recommend for approval COUNCIL MEMO #TMP-8376: Purchase of G7C Handheld Monitors for the Joliet Fire Department from Conway Shield in the amount of $62,303.00.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Clement, Councilwoman Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Ibarra

Purchase of EXO 8 Area Monitors for the Joliet Fire Department from Conway Shield in the amount of $8,543.00

DC Stachelski briefly explains.

Councilman Clement asks questions.

DC Stachelski answers.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to recommend for approval COUNCIL MEMO #TMP-8377: Purchase of EXO 8 Area Monitors for the Joliet Fire Department from Conway Shield in the amount of $8,543.00.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Clement, Councilwoman Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Ibarra

Purchase of Nozzles for Frontline Fire Department Engines from Air One Equipment, Inc. in the amount of $84,667.00

DC Stachelski briefly explains.

Councilwoman Quillman asks about water affecting equipment. Councilman Clement asks how many.

DC Stachelski answers.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to recommend for approval COUNCIL MEMO #TMP-8391: Purchase of Nozzles for Frontline Fire Department Engines from Air One Equipment, Inc. in the amount of $84,667.00.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Clement, Councilwoman Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Ibarra

Purchase of Ballistic Helmets for SOS from Ray O’Herron in the Amount of $ 48,087.00

Sgt. Prochaska briefly explains and shows helmet.

Councilwoman Quillman asks about shield and sizes. Councilman Clement asks how many helmet are being purchased. Sgt. Prochaska answers.

Chief Evans briefly explains that this purchase is well overdue. A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to recommend for approval COUNCIL MEMO #TMP-8394: Purchase of Ballistic Helmets for SOS from Ray O’Herron in the Amount of $ 48,087.00.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Clement, Councilwoman Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Ibarra

Purchase of Pole and Through Wall Camera Kits for SOS from Strack in the Amount of $34,729.57

Sgt. Prochaska briefly explains.

Council comments.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to recommend for approval COUNCIL MEMO #TMP-8411: Purchase of Pole and Through Wall Camera Kits for SOS from Strack in the Amount of $34,729.57.

The motion carried by the following vote:

ORDINANCES

Aye: Councilman Clement, Councilwoman Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Ibarra

Ordinance Amending Section 19-150 of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances to Regulate Truck, Semi-trailer, Trailer, Pole Trailer, Recreational Vehicle, and Bus Parking

Councilman Clement explains what this is about and what the issues are. Todd Lenzie explains changes.

Lt. Stygar comments.

Councilwoman Quillman and Ibarra comment on trucks parking in lots. Todd Lenzie answers.

Chief Evans answers.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to recommend for approval COUNCIL MEMO #TMP-8393: Ordinance Amending Section 19-150 of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances to Regulate Truck, Semi-trailer, Trailer, Pole Trailer, Recreational Vehicle, and Bus Parking.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Clement, Councilwoman Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Ibarra

RESOLUTIONS

Resolution Declaring Certain City of Joliet Property as Surplus

Councilwoman Quillman asks questions.

Chief Evans answers questions on Segways.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by

Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to recommend for approval COUNCIL MEMO #TMP-8365: Resolution Declaring Certain City of Joliet Property as Surplus.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Clement, Councilwoman Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Ibarra

Resolution Declaring Certain City of Joliet Property as Surplus

Lt. Desiderio briefly explains Generators.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to recommend for approval COUNCIL MEMO #TMP-8366: Resolution Declaring Certain City of Joliet Property as Surplus.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Clement, Councilwoman Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Ibarra

Resolution Authorizing a Lease Agreement for Tri-County Auto Theft Task Force

Zach Johnston briefly explains.

Council asks questions.

Zach Johnston answers.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to recommend for approval COUNCIL MEMO #TMP-8416: Resolution Authorizing a Lease Agreement for Tri-County

Auto Theft Task Force.

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

Councilwoman Ibarra asks who pays for bulletproof vests for new Officers.

Chief Evans answers.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

None

ADJOURNMENT

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

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Clement, Councilwoman Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Ibarra

https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2025/3/2324_M_Public_Safety_Committee_25-03-31_Meeting_Minutes.pdf

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