Finance Committee
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · February 16, 2021
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
5:30 PM
City Hall, Council Chambers
Finance Committee
Committee Members
Michael F. Turk
Pat Mudron
Sherri Reardon
Finance Committee Meeting Minutes - Final February 16, 2021
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Finance Committee Meeting Minutes - Final February 16, 2021
Pursuant to Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan, the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity's Guidelines
recommend best practices that limit an in-person meeting to 50 people or less (Council Chambers allows for 18 members of
the public) while adhering to social distancing guidelines.
During meetings, any member of the public physically present in the Council Chambers in excess of the limit will be asked to
wait in another room with live feed to the meeting until the Citizens To Be Heard on Agenda Items section or Public
Comments section of the meeting has commenced. Speakers will be rotated into Council Chambers to allow everyone an
opportunity to speak.
Pursuant to the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity’s Guidelines, it is recommended that any
individual appearing in-person wear a face-covering to cover their nose and mouth.
Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov.
ROLL CALL
ALSO PRESENT: Director of Finance James Ghedotte and Director of Human Resources
Kathy Franson.
Present Michael F. Turk, Pat Mudron and Sherri Reardon
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Sherri Reardon, seconded by Pat Mudron, to approve the January
2021 Finance Committee Meeting Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Turk, Mudron and Reardon
TMP-0960
Attachments: January 2021 Draft Minutes
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
None.
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public
Comments” web page.
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding items listed on the agenda, except for items listed under Public
Hearing. Anyone speaking on an agenda item is entitled to speak for a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and
answer period and staff and the Finance Committee do not generally respond to public comments. Please note
speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the Finance Committee shall be called to order by the
Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
Director of Finance James Ghedotte briefly reviewed the Monthly Financial Report. Brief
discussion held.
A motion was made by Sherri Reardon, seconded by Pat Mudron, to recommend for approval
to full Council the monthly financial report. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Turk, Mudron and Reardon
TMP-0959
Attachments: 2021-01 Monthly Financial Report
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Finance Committee Meeting Minutes - Final February 16, 2021
PERSONNEL SUMMARY
Director of Human Resources Kathy Franson briefly reviewed the personnel summary.
Discussion held.
A motion was made by Sherri Reardon, seconded by Pat Mudron, to recommend for approval
to full Council the personnel summary. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Turk, Mudron and Reardon
TMP-0961
Attachments: February2021_Personnel Summary
INVOICES PAID REPORT
Mr. Ghedotte briefly reviewed the invoices paid report.
A motion was made by Pat Mudron, seconded by Sherri Reardon, to recommend for approval
to full Council the invoices paid report. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Turk, Mudron and Reardon
TMP-0962
Attachments: 2021-01 Invoices Paid
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public
Comments” web page.
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding items listed on the agenda, except for items listed under Public
Hearing. Anyone speaking on an agenda item is entitled to speak for a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and
answer period and staff and the Finance Committee do not generally respond to public comments. Please note
speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the Finance Committee shall be called to order by the
Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
CLOSED SESSION - If required; to discuss personnel, collective
bargaining, land acquisition or conveyance and pending or threatened
litigation after which the meeting will be adjourned.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Sherri Reardon, seconded by Pat Mudron, to adjourn. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye: Turk, Mudron and Reardon
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Finance Committee Meeting Minutes - Final February 16, 2021
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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Agenda
City of Joliet
Finance Committee
Meeting Agenda
Committee Members
Michael F. Turk
Pat Mudron
Sherri Reardon
Tuesday, February 16, 2021 5:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers
Pursuant to Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan, the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity's Guidelines
recommend best practices that limit an in-person meeting to 50 people or less (Council Chambers allows for 18 members of
the public) while adhering to social distancing guidelines.
During meetings, any member of the public physically present in the Council Chambers in excess of the limit will be asked to
wait in another room with live feed to the meeting until the Citizens To Be Heard on Agenda Items section or Public
Comments section of the meeting has commenced. Speakers will be rotated into Council Chambers to allow everyone an
opportunity to speak.
Pursuant to the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity’s Guidelines, it is recommended that any
individual appearing in-person wear a face-covering to cover their nose and mouth.
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
TMP-0960
Attachments: January 2021 Draft Minutes
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public
Comments” web page.
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding items listed on the agenda, except for items listed under Public
Hearing. Anyone speaking on an agenda item is entitled to speak for a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and
answer period and staff and the Finance Committee do not generally respond to public comments. Please note speakers
who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the Finance Committee shall be called to order by the Presiding
Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
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Finance Committee Meeting Agenda February 16, 2021
MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
Monthly Financial Report TMP-0959
Attachments: 2021-01 Monthly Financial Report
PERSONNEL SUMMARY
Personnel Summary TMP-0961
Attachments: February2021_Personnel Summary
INVOICES PAID REPORT
Invoices Paid Report TMP-0962
Attachments: 2021-01 Invoices Paid
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
PUBLIC COMMENT
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public
Comments” web page.
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding items listed on the agenda, except for items listed under Public
Hearing. Anyone speaking on an agenda item is entitled to speak for a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and
answer period and staff and the Finance Committee do not generally respond to public comments. Please note speakers
who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the Finance Committee shall be called to order by the Presiding
Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
CLOSED SESSION - If required; to discuss personnel, collective
bargaining, land acquisition or conveyance and pending or threatened
litigation after which the meeting will be adjourned.
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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