City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · August 5, 2025
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
6:30 PM
City Hall, Council Chambers
City Council Meeting
MAYOR TERRY D'ARCY
MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILWOMAN SUZANNA IBARRA (7/1/2025 - 9/30/2025)
COUNCILMAN CESAR CARDENAS
COUNCILMAN JOE CLEMENT
COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG
COUNCILMAN JUAN MORENO
COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON
COUNCILWOMAN JAN HALLUMS QUILLMAN
COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON
City Manager - Beth Beatty
Interim Corporation Counsel - Todd Lenzie
City Clerk - Lauren O'Hara
City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 5, 2025
Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov.
INVOCATION:
Deacon Karl Huebner, Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus, 604 N. Raynor Avenue
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:
ROLL CALL:
Present: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman
Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman
Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat
Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Beth Beatty and Assistant Corporation Counsel Stephanie
Silkey.
MAYOR:
Neighborhood Hero Award Program Proclamations
Attachments: Neighborhood Hero Award Program Proclamation.pdf
Approver Report
Councilwoman Ibarra presented the Neighborhood Hero Award Program
Proclamations
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilwoman Jan
Quillman, to approve the agenda as written.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman
Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman
Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat
Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS:
None.
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 City Council 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 Council shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
APPOINTMENTS:
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
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Legislative
Councilwoman Quillman gave a brief overview of the Legislative Committee meeting held
August 5, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. in Council Chambers.
Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5877?view_id=6&redirect=true
Public Safety
Councilman Clement gave a brief overview of the Public Safety Committee meeting held
August 5, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers.
Chief Evans gave a brief description of the new position they are recommending for Council
approval at a later meeting.
City Manager gave her approval of moving forward with approving the new position as soon
as able.
Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5878?view_id=6&redirect=true
Public Service
Councilman Hug gave a brief overview of the Public Service Committee meeting held August
4, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. in Council Chambers.
Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5874?view_id=6&redirect=true
CONSENT AGENDA:
Invoices to be Paid
Attachments: Invoices 08.05.25.pdf
Approver Report
Award of Contract for the 2025 Hickory - Spring Creek 415-25
Cleaning Project to Gregg W. Dobczyk Excavating in the
Amount of $130,000.00
Award of Contract for the 2025 Hickory - Spring Creek Cleaning Project to
Gregg W. Dobczyk Excavating in the Amount of $130,000.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Contract for the 2025-2027 Native Landscaping 416-25
Maintenance and Restoration Project to McGinty Bros., Inc.
in the Amount of $180,733.50
Award of Contract for the 2025-2027 Native Landscaping Maintenance and
Restoration Project to McGinty Bros., Inc. in the Amount of $180,733.50
Attachments: City of Joliet 2025 to 2027 Native Maintenance_Signed
Contract.pdf
Approver Report
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Approval of the Purchase of One (1) Ford F-550 Dump Body 417-25
Truck from Ron Tirapelli Ford, Inc. in the Amount of
$88,288.70
Approval of the Purchase of One (1) Ford F-550 Dump Body Truck from Ron
Tirapelli Ford, Inc. in the Amount of $88,288.70
Attachments: Approver Report
Approval of Purchase of HazMat Project Specific Up Fit from 418-25
EZ Stak LLC in the Amount of $42,662.08
Approval of Purchase of HazMat Project Specific Up Fit from EZ Stak LLC in the
Amount of $42,662.08
Attachments: Approver Report
Approval of a Sole Source Agreement with Blue Line 419-25
Professional Consultants, LLC
Approval of a Sole Source Agreement with Blue Line Professional Consultants,
LLC
Attachments: 2026 contract Blue Line Professionals.pdf
Approver Report
Award of Professional Services Contract with Frost 420-25
Solutions, LLC to provide Roadway Temperature Sensors for
2025-2029 in the Annual Amount of $38,346.00
Award of Professional Services Contract with Frost Solutions, LLC to provide
Roadway Temperature Sensors for 2025-2029 in the Annual Amount of
$38,346.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Black Road Acres 421-25
Phase 2 Water Main Improvements Project to Lex Cox &
Sons Excavating for a Decreased Amount of ($378,659.53)
and Pay Estimate No. 2 and Final in the Amount of
$1,462,680.70
Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Black Road Acres Phase 2 Water Main
Improvements Project to Lex Cox & Sons Excavating for a Decreased Amount of
($378,659.53) and Pay Estimate No. 2 and Final in the Amount of
$1,462,680.70
Attachments: Approver Report
Approval of Change Order No. 2 for the Joliet Street / Ottawa 422-25
Street Streetscape Repair Project to PT Ferro Construction
Co. for a Deduction in the Amount ($32,087.08) and Payment
Estimate No. 2 and Final in the Amount of $5,874.73
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Approval of Change Order No. 2 for the Joliet Street / Ottawa Street Streetscape
Repair Project to PT Ferro Construction Co. for a Deduction in the Amount
($32,087.08) and Payment Estimate No. 2 and Final in the Amount of $5,874.73
Attachments: Approver Report
Authorization to Fund Draw 12 for Tax Increment Financing 423-25
District #7 in the Amount of $206,179.90
Authorization to Fund Draw 12 for Tax Increment Financing District #7 in the
Amount of $206,179.90
Attachments: RRC Draw 12.pdf
Approver Report
Approval of Biosolids Application Spring Lease Payments to 424-25
Jackie Stunkel in the Amount of $71,400.00, to Homerding
Family Farms LLC in the Amount of $57,000.00, and to
James Fleishman in the Amount of $51,600.00
Approval of Biosolids Application Spring Lease Payments to Jackie Stunkel in
the Amount of $71,400.00, to Homerding Family Farms LLC in the Amount of
$57,000.00, and to James Fleishman in the Amount of $51,600.00
Attachments: biosolids agreements.pdf
signed spring stunkel.pdf
signed spring lease homerding.pdf
signed spring fleishman.pdf
Approver Report
Authorization to Award Contract Extensions for Property & 425-25
Casualty Insurance Coverage in the Amount of $338,088.57
Authorization to Award Contract Extensions for Property & Casualty Insurance
Coverage in the Amount of $338,088.57
Attachments: Approver Report
Consent Agenda Items Approved
A motion was made by Councilman Joe Clement, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Quillman
to approve all said Consent Agenda items.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman
Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman
Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat
Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
AGENDA ITEM:
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Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Russell Street 427-25
(Highland Avenue - Clement Street) Roadway Project- MFT
Section No. 24-00564-00-FP to Austin Tyler Construction Inc.
for a Deduction in the Amount of ($29,442.65) and Payment
Estimate No. 2 and Final in the Amount of $4,216.55
Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Russell Street (Highland Avenue -
Clement Street) Roadway Project- MFT Section No. 24-00564-00-FP to Austin
Tyler Construction Inc. for a Deduction in the Amount of ($29,442.65) and
Payment Estimate No. 2 and Final in the Amount of $4,216.55
Attachments: Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #427-25: Approval of
Change Order No. 1 for the Russell Street (Highland Avenue - Clement Street)
Roadway Project- MFT Section No. 24-00564-00-FP to Austin Tyler
Construction Inc. for a Deduction in the Amount of ($29,442.65) and Payment
Estimate No. 2 and Final in the Amount of $4,216.55
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman
Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman
Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan
Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Abstain: Councilman Juan Moreno
LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
All evidence and testimony will be presented under oath. The petitioner will be allowed to present first. After the
petitioner is completed, interested parties will be allowed to present evidence and/or cross examine the petitioner. As
this hearing is legislative in nature and not administrative, an interested party shall be defined as someone who either
owns property within 600 feet of the proposed development site, or a member or official representative of an affected
governmental body; the remainder of those who wish to be heard shall be classified as public speakers. Interested
parties will present second. Once the interested parties have completed, public speakers will be heard. These
individuals are public speakers, so the applicable public speaking rules shall be in effect: Speakers should try to address
all comments to the council as a whole and not to any individual member, repetitive comments are discouraged, total
comment time for any one person is 4 minutes, no speaker shall engage in a debate or make direct threats or personal
attacks or be uncivil or abusive, disruptive behavior by the members of the public will not be tolerated, and the presiding
officer may limit irrelevant, immaterial, or inappropriate comments or statements.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ORDINANCES:
Ordinances Associated with Cadence Crossings, Unit 1 429-25
Subdivision
Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of Cadence Crossings,
Unit 1 Subdivision (FP-2-25)
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Ordinances Approving the Recording Plat for Cadence
Crossings, Unit 1 Subdivision (RP-6-25)
Ordinances Associated with Cadence Crossings, Unit 1 Subdivision
Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of Cadence Crossings, Unit 1 Subdivision
(FP-2-25)
Ordinances Approving the Recording Plat for Cadence Crossings, Unit 1
Subdivision (RP-6-25)
Attachments: Ordinance - Final Plat Cadence Unit 1.docx
Final Plat
Ordinance - Recording Plat Cadence Unit 1.docx
Recording Plat
FP-2-25 (Cadence Unit 1) Staff Report Packet.pdf
Plan Commission Meeting Minutes 06.19.25.pdf
City Council Minutes - Dec.21.2021.pdf
City Council Minutes - Nov.7.2023.pdf
City Council Minutes - Jan.16.2024.pdf
Approver Report
Mayor D'Arcy thanked Rocky for his patience on this passing.
Councilman Hug also thanked him for everything they do.
Councilwoman Ibarra also thanked Rocky.
A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman
Suzanna Ibarra, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #429-25: Ordinances Associated
with Cadence Crossings, Unit 1 Subdivision
Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of Cadence Crossings, Unit 1 Subdivision
(FP-2-25)(Ordinance 18767)
Ordinances Approving the Recording Plat for Cadence Crossings, Unit 1
Subdivision (RP-6-25)(Ordinance 18768)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman
Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman
Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat
Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
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Ordinance Approving the Preliminary Planned Unit 430-25
Development of Luna Estates (PUD-4-25)
Ordinance Approving the Preliminary Planned Unit Development of Luna
Estates (PUD-4-25)
Attachments: Ordinance - Preliminary PUD Luna Estates.docx
Preliminary Plat PUD Luna Estates.pdf
Plan Commission Staff Report Packet PUD-4-25 Luna
Estates.pdf
Plan Commission Minutes 06-19-25.pdf
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by
Councilman Joe Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #430-25: Ordinance
Approving the Preliminary Planned Unit Development of Luna Estates
(PUD-4-25)(Ordinance 18769)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman
Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman
Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan
Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Recused: Councilman Cesar Cardenas
Ordinance Authorizing the Assignment of the Chicago Water 431-25
Supply Agreement, Related Easements, and Ancillary
Permits and Approvals to the Grand Prairie Water
Commission
Ordinance Authorizing the Assignment of the Chicago Water Supply Agreement,
Related Easements, and Ancillary Permits and Approvals to the Grand Prairie
Water Commission
Attachments: Joliet-Ordinance to Assign Chicago Water Supply Agreement
and Ancillaries to GPWC.docx
Exhibit 1 Joliet-Chicago-GPWC-Assgnmt and Amdmt of
WSA.pdf
Exhibit 2 Durkin Construction Easement-Chicago Park
District-GPWC.pdf
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilwoman Jan Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #431-25: Ordinance
Authorizing the Assignment of the Chicago Water Supply Agreement, Related
Easements, and Ancillary Permits and Approvals to the Grand Prairie Water
Commission (Ordinance 18770)
The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman
Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman
Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat
Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Memorandum of 433-25
Understanding and Agreement and Business Associate
Agreement Between the City of Joliet and the Will County
Community Health Center
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
Attachments: Resolution
Will County - COJ -JFD community paramedic program
-MOU - 7-2025.docx
Business Associate Agreement - Will County Joliet.docx
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by
Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #433-25: 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.(Resolution 8169)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman
Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman
Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat
Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of the Tobacco 434-25
Enforcement Program Grant
Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of the Tobacco Enforcement Program Grant
Attachments: Resolution
Tobacco Enforcement Grant 2025.pdf
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilwoman Jan Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #434-25: Resolution
Authorizing Acceptance of the Tobacco Enforcement Program Grant(Resolution
8170)
The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman
Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman
Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat
Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Resolution Authorizing a FOID Enforcement Grant Program 435-25
Agreement Between the State of Illinois and the City of Joliet
Resolution Authorizing a FOID Enforcement Grant Program Agreement Between
the State of Illinois and the City of Joliet
Attachments: Resolution
FOID Grant 2025.pdf
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Quillman, seconded by
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #435-25: Resolution
Authorizing a FOID Enforcement Grant Program Agreement Between the State
of Illinois and the City of Joliet (Resolution 8171)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman
Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman
Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat
Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Resolution Authorizing an Intergovernmental Licensing 436-25
Agreement with Pace
Resolution Authorizing an Intergovernmental Licensing Agreement with Pace
Attachments: Resolution
20250715 PACE Building Intergovernmental Agreement.docx
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilwoman Jan Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #436-25: Resolution
Authorizing an Intergovernmental Licensing Agreement with Pace (Resolution
8172)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman
Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman
Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat
Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Lease 437-25
Agreements for 10 S. Chicago Street and 9 Osgood Street.
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Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Lease Agreements for 10 S.
Chicago Street and 9 Osgood Street.
Attachments: Resolution
2025 9 Osgood Lease - Exhibit B.pdf
2025 10 S. Chicago Lease - Exhibit A.pdf
Approver Report
Councilman Hug thanked the City Manager for providing more information as he
requested - also gave a brief explanation.
Mayor D'Arcy thanked Jeff Price for his work on this.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #437-25: Resolution
Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Lease Agreements for 10 S. Chicago
Street and 9 Osgood Street. (Resolution 8173)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman
Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman
Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat
Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Resolution Approving a License Agreement Between the 438-25
City of Joliet and 311 Ottawa Building LLC for the Use of a
City Owned Parking Facility
Resolution Approving a License Agreement Between the City of Joliet and 311
Ottawa Building LLC for the Use of a City Owned Parking Facility
Attachments: Resolution
Bays Riverwall Parking Agreement.docx
Approver Report
Councilman Clement spoke about the benefits of this agreement.
A motion was made by Councilman Larry Hug, seconded by Councilman Joe
Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #438-25: Resolution Approving a License
Agreement Between the City of Joliet and 311 Ottawa Building LLC for the Use
of a City Owned Parking Facility (Resolution 8174)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman
Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman
Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat
Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Resolution Accepting a Grant of Permanent Easement on 439-25
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Essington Road (Adesso Ln. - Galena Dr.) from ComEd for
the Twin Oaks Phase 1 Water Main Improvements Project
Resolution Accepting a Grant of Permanent Easement on Essington Road
(Adesso Ln. - Galena Dr.) from ComEd for the Twin Oaks Phase 1 Water Main
Improvements Project
Attachments: Resolution
Joliet ComEd Twin Oaks WMRP Easement.pdf
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Quillman, seconded by
Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #439-25: Resolution
Accepting a Grant of Permanent Easement on Essington Road (Adesso Ln. -
Galena Dr.) from ComEd for the Twin Oaks Phase 1 Water Main Improvements
Project (Resolution 8175)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman
Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman
Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat
Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
CITY MANAGER:
The City Manager gave a brief overview of construction updates, electrical/masonry updates,
the Slammers Hot Dog Drop, thanking Bill Murray, and the new employee meet and greet .
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Trista Brown - spoke on multiple topics, including elevator issues for Larry Irving, the Attorney
General's report and what the City is doing to change, parking downtown and the excessive
ticketing, and south side of Joliet residents being asked what they need.
Resident (Doug) - spoke about the statue in front of Slammers stadium without anything
saying who it is - can we update that.
Ana Sanchez, 1403 Newton Ave, bought her house 3 years ago, spoke about flooding in her
basement multiple times, bike trail behind house is causing flooding, spoke to City and would
like engineers to help her with this issue.
Michael - spoke on the flooding issues as well, in Cumberland subdivision, weed and garbage
issues as well, encourages City to help with the maintenance of these areas of the City.
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 City Council 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 Council shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
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MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilwoman Ibarra - spoke on the rain barrel program and encouraging others to join and
save money, proposed next year do a combined meeting for National Night Out, spoke on the
Joliet Central bridge issue and recommends raising the signs to a higher level, Happy
Birthday to Lauren O' Hara and Councilman Clement, and thanked her parents for their
support.
Councilman Hug - spoke on system that uses sensor to help trucks be aware of low bridge
levels, reminder that those who watch meetings, the discussion on the items on agendas
happen at Pre-Council meetings,
Councilman Clement - thanked everyone for the birthday wishes, spoke on the
weeds/garbage issue and that we are working on getting this taken care of, mentioned
downtown and the excitement of what is coming and happening downtown
Mayor D'Arcy - spoke about his visit to Homeland Security Training Center, Desplaines River
Bridge Community Plan, his meeting with the President of the University of St. Francis and
wished him luck, CCP meet and greet, also touched on Kidz Fest, an annual event, and
attendance of the Healing in the Hood Back to School event, and lastly congratulated Jojo, for
his competition in Germany.
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Councilman Joe Clement, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna
Ibarra to adjourn.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman
Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman
Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat
Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and
Councilwoman Sherri 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. Live, online streaming of Regular City
Council and Pre-Council meetings is now available at www.joliet.gov. Videos and agenda packets can be accessed by
clicking on the Meetings & Agendas link at the center of the home page for "Joliet City Council E-Agenda & Streaming
Video." The new page includes archived footage and interactive agendas available for the public to view at their
convenience.
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Agenda
City of Joliet
City Council Meeting
Meeting Agenda
MAYOR TERRY D'ARCY
MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILWOMAN SUZANNA IBARRA (7/1/2025 - 9/30/2025)
COUNCILMAN CESAR CARDENAS
COUNCILMAN JOE CLEMENT
COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG
COUNCILMAN JUAN MORENO
COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON
COUNCILWOMAN JAN HALLUMS QUILLMAN
COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON
City Manager - Beth Beatty
Interim Corporation Counsel - Todd Lenzie
City Clerk - Lauren O'Hara
Tuesday, August 5, 2025 6:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers
Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov.
INVOCATION:
Deacon Karl Huebner, Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus, 604 N. Raynor Avenue
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:
ROLL CALL:
MAYOR:
Neighborhood Hero Award Program Proclamations
Attachments: Neighborhood Hero Award Program Proclamation.pdf
Approver Report
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
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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 City Council 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 Council shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
APPOINTMENTS:
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Legislative
Public Safety
Public Service
CONSENT AGENDA:
Invoices to be Paid
Attachments: Invoices 08.05.25.pdf
Approver Report
Award of Contract for the 2025 Hickory - Spring Creek Cleaning 415-25
Project to Gregg W. Dobczyk Excavating in the Amount of
$130,000.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Contract for the 2025-2027 Native Landscaping 416-25
Maintenance and Restoration Project to McGinty Bros., Inc. in the
Amount of $180,733.50
Attachments: City of Joliet 2025 to 2027 Native Maintenance_Signed
Contract.pdf
Approver Report
Approval of the Purchase of One (1) Ford F-550 Dump Body Truck 417-25
from Ron Tirapelli Ford, Inc. in the Amount of $88,288.70
Attachments: Approver Report
Approval of Purchase of HazMat Project Specific Up Fit from EZ 418-25
Stak LLC in the Amount of $42,662.08
Attachments: Approver Report
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Approval of a Sole Source Agreement with Blue Line Professional 419-25
Consultants, LLC
Attachments: 2026 contract Blue Line Professionals.pdf
Approver Report
Award of Professional Services Contract with Frost Solutions, LLC 420-25
to provide Roadway Temperature Sensors for 2025-2029 in the
Annual Amount of $38,346.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Black Road Acres Phase 2 421-25
Water Main Improvements Project to Lex Cox & Sons Excavating
for a Decreased Amount of ($378,659.53) and Pay Estimate No. 2
and Final in the Amount of $1,462,680.70
Attachments: Approver Report
Approval of Change Order No. 2 for the Joliet Street / Ottawa 422-25
Street Streetscape Repair Project to PT Ferro Construction Co. for
a Deduction in the Amount ($32,087.08) and Payment Estimate
No. 2 and Final in the Amount of $5,874.73
Attachments: Approver Report
Authorization to Fund Draw 12 for Tax Increment Financing District 423-25
#7 in the Amount of $206,179.90
Attachments: RRC Draw 12.pdf
Approver Report
Approval of Biosolids Application Spring Lease Payments to Jackie 424-25
Stunkel in the Amount of $71,400.00, to Homerding Family Farms
LLC in the Amount of $57,000.00, and to James Fleishman in the
Amount of $51,600.00
Attachments: biosolids agreements.pdf
signed spring stunkel.pdf
signed spring lease homerding.pdf
signed spring fleishman.pdf
Approver Report
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Authorization to Award Contract Extensions for Property & 425-25
Casualty Insurance Coverage in the Amount of $338,088.57
Attachments: Approver Report
AGENDA ITEM:
Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Russell Street (Highland 427-25
Avenue - Clement Street) Roadway Project- MFT Section No.
24-00564-00-FP to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. for a Deduction
in the Amount of ($29,442.65) and Payment Estimate No. 2 and
Final in the Amount of $4,216.55
Attachments: Approver Report
LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
All evidence and testimony will be presented under oath. The petitioner will be allowed to present first. After the
petitioner is completed, interested parties will be allowed to present evidence and/or cross examine the petitioner. As
this hearing is legislative in nature and not administrative, an interested party shall be defined as someone who either
owns property within 600 feet of the proposed development site, or a member or official representative of an affected
governmental body; the remainder of those who wish to be heard shall be classified as public speakers. Interested
parties will present second. Once the interested parties have completed, public speakers will be heard. These individuals
are public speakers, so the applicable public speaking rules shall be in effect: Speakers should try to address all
comments to the council as a whole and not to any individual member, repetitive comments are discouraged, total
comment time for any one person is 4 minutes, no speaker shall engage in a debate or make direct threats or personal
attacks or be uncivil or abusive, disruptive behavior by the members of the public will not be tolerated, and the presiding
officer may limit irrelevant, immaterial, or inappropriate comments or statements.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ORDINANCES:
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Ordinances Associated with Cadence Crossings, Unit 1 429-25
Subdivision
Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of Cadence Crossings, Unit 1
Subdivision (FP-2-25)
Ordinances Approving the Recording Plat for Cadence Crossings,
Unit 1 Subdivision (RP-6-25)
Attachments: Ordinance - Final Plat Cadence Unit 1.docx
Final Plat
Ordinance - Recording Plat Cadence Unit 1.docx
Recording Plat
FP-2-25 (Cadence Unit 1) Staff Report Packet.pdf
Plan Commission Meeting Minutes 06.19.25.pdf
City Council Minutes - Dec.21.2021.pdf
City Council Minutes - Nov.7.2023.pdf
City Council Minutes - Jan.16.2024.pdf
Approver Report
Ordinance Approving the Preliminary Planned Unit Development of 430-25
Luna Estates (PUD-4-25)
Attachments: Ordinance - Preliminary PUD Luna Estates.docx
Preliminary Plat PUD Luna Estates.pdf
Plan Commission Staff Report Packet PUD-4-25 Luna
Estates.pdf
Plan Commission Minutes 06-19-25.pdf
Approver Report
Ordinance Authorizing the Assignment of the Chicago Water 431-25
Supply Agreement, Related Easements, and Ancillary Permits and
Approvals to the Grand Prairie Water Commission
Attachments: Joliet-Ordinance to Assign Chicago Water Supply Agreement
and Ancillaries to GPWC.docx
Exhibit 1 Joliet-Chicago-GPWC-Assgnmt and Amdmt of
WSA.pdf
Exhibit 2 Durkin Construction Easement-Chicago Park
District-GPWC.pdf
Approver Report
RESOLUTIONS:
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Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Memorandum of 433-25
Understanding and Agreement and Business Associate Agreement
Between the City of Joliet and the Will County Community Health
Center
Attachments: Resolution
Will County - COJ -JFD community paramedic program -MOU -
7-2025.docx
Business Associate Agreement - Will County Joliet.docx
Approver Report
Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of the Tobacco Enforcement 434-25
Program Grant
Attachments: Resolution
Tobacco Enforcement Grant 2025.pdf
Approver Report
Resolution Authorizing a FOID Enforcement Grant Program 435-25
Agreement Between the State of Illinois and the City of Joliet
Attachments: Resolution
FOID Grant 2025.pdf
Approver Report
Resolution Authorizing an Intergovernmental Licensing Agreement 436-25
with Pace
Attachments: Resolution
20250715 PACE Building Intergovernmental Agreement.docx
Approver Report
Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Lease 437-25
Agreements for 10 S. Chicago Street and 9 Osgood Street.
Attachments: Resolution
2025 9 Osgood Lease - Exhibit B.pdf
2025 10 S. Chicago Lease - Exhibit A.pdf
Approver Report
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Resolution Approving a License Agreement Between the City of 438-25
Joliet and 311 Ottawa Building LLC for the Use of a City Owned
Parking Facility
Attachments: Resolution
Bays Riverwall Parking Agreement.docx
Approver Report
Resolution Accepting a Grant of Permanent Easement on 439-25
Essington Road (Adesso Ln. - Galena Dr.) from ComEd for the
Twin Oaks Phase 1 Water Main Improvements Project
Attachments: Resolution
Joliet ComEd Twin Oaks WMRP Easement.pdf
Approver Report
CITY MANAGER:
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
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 City Council 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 Council shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT:
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. Live, online streaming of Regular City
Council and Pre-Council meetings is now available at www.joliet.gov. Videos and agenda packets can be accessed by
clicking on the Meetings & Agendas link at the center of the home page for "Joliet City Council E-Agenda & Streaming
Video." The new page includes archived footage and interactive agendas available for the public to view at their
convenience.
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