Will County Gazette

City of Joliet Committee on Citizens with Disabilities met May 20.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

Present Chairperson Anthony Arellano, Pam Heavens, Kim Hudgens, Gary Jones, Veronica Pollard, Riley Spreadbury and John Jamontas

Absent Billy Jo Adams, Sherry Voight and Steven Voight

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Minutes from March 18, 2025

These Minutes were approved

Minutes from April 15, 2025

These Minutes were approved

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

NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR

RECOMMENDATION

Discussion: John Lukancic with City of Joliet will speak about Emergency Procedures for Weather and Special Events as it Relates to Disabled Citizens

Emergency Management Coordinator John Lukancic joins the Committee to discuss the City of Joliet procedures for Emergency events, and the efforts within Will County EMA and City of Joliet Fire Department to collect voluntary registration information for Senior and Disabled to be entered into the CAD system. The City’s CERT team training efforts and mission are also discussed. Discussion: Communications Department Pamphlet Update

Suggestions are made to update the Committee’s Brochure - including updating photos that more accurately represent the deaf community.

Discussion: July Disability Fair Updates

Ongoing preparations are being made for the July 26, 2025 event. The plans and details are discussed at length.

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

This Adjournment was approved.

https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2025/5/2401_M_Committee_on_Citizens_with_Disabilities_25-05-20_Meeting_Minutes.pdf