Committee on Citizens with Disabilities

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, May 20, 2025 1:00 PM City Hall, Council Chambers Committee on Citizens with Disabilities Committee Members Anthony Arellano Pam Heavens Billie Jo Adams Kim Hudgens John Jamontas Gary Jones Veronica Pollard Riley Spreadbury Sherry Voight Steven Voight Committee on Citizens with Disabilities Meeting Minutes - Final May 20, 2025 Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. ROLL CALL 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 TMP-8562 Attachments: Minutes March 18 2025.pdf These Minutes were approved Minutes from April 15, 2025 TMP-8561 Attachments: Minutes April 15 2025.pdf 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 TMP-8560 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 TMP-8564 Suggestions are made to update the Committee’s Brochure - including updating photos that more accurately represent the deaf community. Discussion: July Disability Fair Updates TMP-8563 Ongoing preparations are being made for the July 26, 2025 event. The plans and details are discussed at length. PUBLIC COMMENT Page 1 of 2 Committee on Citizens with Disabilities Meeting Minutes - Final May 20, 2025 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. 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. Page 2 of 2