Will County Gazette

City of Joliet Public Safety Committee met Aug. 5.

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, Police Sergeant Michael Botzum, Chief of Fire Jeff Carey, Deputy Chief of Fire Aaron Kozlowski, Joliet Township Supervisor Cesar Guerrero, Joliet Township VPCC Gabriel Garcia, and Joliet Township Special Projects Consultant Miguel Angel Cambray

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

PRESENTATION

Cesar Guerrero introduces Miguel Cambray and Gabriel Garcia.

Miguel Cambray gives Presentation.

Gabriel Garcia introduces himself and explains what his role is.

Councilwoman Ibarra asks a question.

Councilwoman Quillman tells them they can go to neighbor meetings, and asks additional questions.

M. Cambray answers.

AGENDA ITEMS

Approval of a Sole Source Agreement with Blue Line Professional Consultants LLC

Chief Evans briefly explains.

Councilwoman Quillman asks questions.

Councilman Clement asks about cost and numbers.

Chief Evans answers.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by

Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to recommend for approval COUNCIL MEMO #TMP-8769: Approval of a Sole Source Agreement with Blue Line Professional Consultants LLC.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Clement, Councilwoman Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Ibarra

Approval of New Position

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-8853: Approval of New Position.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Clement, Councilwoman Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Ibarra

ORDINANCES

Ordinances Amending Chapter 3, Article IV, Section 3-150, Pre-Tow Hearing; Inoperable or Abandoned Vehicles and Chapter 3, Article II, Section 3-50; Vehicle Immobilization and Impoundment and Chapter 19, Article II, Section 6 Illegally Parked, Abandoned, Inoperable or Stolen Vehicles of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances

Sgt. Botzum briefly explains.

Councilman Clement asks questions.

Councilwoman Quillman asks questions and tells a story about abandoned vehicle.

Sgt. Botzum answers.

Stephanie Silkey and Deanna Donnelly from Legal explain and answer questions on the ordinance.

Councilwoman Ibarra says something about an Auto Repair Program.

Chief Evans gives more information on ordinance.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to recommend for approval COUNCIL MEMO #TMP-8854: Ordinances Amending Chapter 3, Article IV, Section 3-150, Pre-Tow Hearing; Inoperable or Abandoned Vehicles and Chapter 3, Article II, Section 3-50; Vehicle Immobilization and Impoundment and Chapter 19, Article II, Section 6 Illegally Parked, Abandoned, Inoperable or Stolen Vehicles of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Clement, Councilwoman Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Ibarra

RESOLUTIONS

Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding and Agreement and Business Associate Agreement Between the City of Joliet and the Will County Community Health Center

DC Koslowski briefly explains.

Councilwoman Quillman asks question.

DC Koslowski answers.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to recommend for approval COUNCIL MEMO #TMP-8800: Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding and Agreement and Business Associate Agreement Between the City of Joliet and the Will County Community Health Center.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Clement, Councilwoman Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Ibarra

Resolution Requesting Authorization to Accept a Grant to Assist Joliet’s Tobacco Enforcement Program

Councilman Clement and Chief Evans explain.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by

Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to recommend for approval COUNCIL MEMO #TMP-8803: Resolution Requesting Authorization to Accept a Grant to Assist Joliet’s Tobacco Enforcement Program.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Clement, Councilwoman Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Ibarra

Resolution Authorizing a FOID Enforcement Grant Program Agreement Between the State of Illinois (“State”) and the City of Joliet (“Joliet”)

Chief Evans briefly explains.

Councilman Clement and Councilwoman Ibarra ask question. Chief Evans answers.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to recommend for approval COUNCIL MEMO #TMP-8804: Resolution Authorizing a FOID Enforcement Grant Program Agreement Between the State of Illinois (“State”) and the City of Joliet (“Joliet”).

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 tells story about trucks and signs heading toward Joliet Central. Talks about accidents on Jefferson Street and making it safer, asks about red light cameras.

Councilwoman Quillman talks about traffic because of trucks.

Chief Evans responds.

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

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