Committee on Citizens with Disabilities
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · May 21, 2024
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
1:00 PM
City Hall, Council Chambers
Committee on Citizens with Disabilities
Committee Members
Tony Arellano
Pam Heavens
Billie Jo Adams
Kim Hudgens
John Jamontas
Gary Jones
Veronica Pollard
Riley Spreadburry
Sherry Voight
Steven Voight
Committee on Citizens with Disabilities Meeting Minutes - Final May 21, 2024
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Committee on Citizens with Disabilities Meeting Minutes - Final May 21, 2024
Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov.
ROLL CALL
Present Billie Jo Adams, Chairperson Tony Arellano, Pam Heavens,
Kim Hudgens, Gary Jones, Riley Spreadburry , Sherry Voight,
Steven Voight and John Jamontas
Absent Veronica Pollard
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
This agenda item has been moved to future Committee meeting date of July 16th, 2024
Committee on Citizens with Disabilities Meeting Minutes TMP-7338
4-16-24
Attachments: Committee on Citizens with Disabilities Meeting Minutes -
4-16-24.pdf
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 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.
DISCUSSION: COMMITTEE BY-LAWS
Chairman Arellano discusses the name of the committee, the purpose and goals/hopeful accomplishments, and the
current By-Laws as they currently stand
DISCUSSION: MEETING FREQUENCY
The board discusses the possibility of not meeting December through March, and meet every other month April through
November to equal 6 meetings per year.
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
None
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.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion to Adjourn moved by Kim Hudgens. Seconded by All present
This meeting will be held in an accessible location. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Christa M.
Desiderio, City Clerk, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 at (815) 724-3780.
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Committee on Citizens with Disabilities Meeting Minutes - Final May 21, 2024
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Agenda
City of Joliet
Committee on Citizens with Disabilities
Meeting Agenda
Committee Members
Tony Arellano
Pam Heavens
Billie Jo Adams
Kim Hudgens
John Jamontas
Gary Jones
Veronica Pollard
Riley Spreadburry
Sherry Voight
Steven Voight
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 1:00 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.
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Committee on Citizens with Disabilities Meeting Minutes 4-16-24
Attachments: Committee on Citizens with Disabilities Meeting Minutes -
4-16-24.pdf
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.
DISCUSSION: COMMITTEE BY-LAWS
DISCUSSION: MEETING FREQUENCY
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Committee on Citizens with Disabilities Meeting Agenda May 21, 2024
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
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.
ADJOURNMENT
This meeting will be held in an accessible location. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Christa M.
Desiderio, City Clerk, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 at (815) 724-3780.
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