Finance Committee
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · November 16, 2021
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
5:30 PM
City Hall, Council Chambers
Finance Committee
Committee Members
Pat Mudron
Cesar Guerrero
Sherri Reardon
Finance Committee Meeting Minutes - Final November 16, 2021
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Finance Committee Meeting Minutes - Final November 16, 2021
As of August 30, 2021, Governor Pritzker announced a statewide indoor mask mandate for all Illinois residents, regardless of
vaccination status.
In compliance with Governor Pritzker’s mandate, any individual appearing in person must 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, Director of Economic Development
Derek Conley, HR Generalist Krystal Walsh and President of Heritage Corridor Convention &
Visitor's Bureau Bob Navarro
Present Pat Mudron, Sherri Reardon and Cesar Guerrero
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Sherri Reardon, seconded by Cesar Guerrero, to approve the minutes
of the October 19th Finance Committee Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mudron, Reardon and Guerrero
TMP-2795
Attachments: October 2021 Draft Minutes
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
None.
RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH HERITAGE CORRIDOR
CONVENTION AND VISITOR'S BUREAU FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF
CITY RELATED MARKETING AND TOURISM PROMOTIONS
The Director of Economic Development Derek Conley introduced the President of Heritage
Corridor Convention & Visitor's Bureau Bob Navarro and then presented the Resolution
Approving Agreement with Heritage Corridor Convention and Visitor's Bureau for the
Administration of City Related Marketing and Tourism Promotions. Mr. Navarro addressed the
Committee and offered to answer any questions. Discussion held.
A motion was made by Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Sherri Reardon, to recommend for
approval to full Council the Resolution Approving Agreement with Heritage Corridor
Convention and Visitor's Bureau for the Administration of City Related Marketing and Tourism
Promotions. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mudron, Reardon and Guerrero
TMP-2789
Attachments: November2021_Heritage Corridor Visitor Bureau Marketing
and Tourism
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Finance Committee Meeting Minutes - Final November 16, 2021
MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
Director of Finance James Ghedotte briefly reviewed the Monthly Financial Report. Later,
Councilman Guerrero asked a question regarding the Report, which was answered by Mr.
Ghedotte. Discussion held.
TMP-2790
Attachments: 2021-10 Monthly Financial Report
PERSONNEL SUMMARY
HR Generalist Krystal Walsh briefly reviewed the Personnel Summary. Brief discussion held.
TMP-2791
Attachments: November2021_Personnel_Summary
TRAVEL EXPENSE REPORT
Mr. Ghedotte briefly reviewed the Travel Report.
TMP-2792
Attachments: Travel 10-2021
INVOICES PAID REPORT
Mr. Ghedotte commented on the Invoices Paid Report. Brief discussion held.
TMP-2793
Attachments: 2021-10 Invoices Paid
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
Mr. Ghedotte mentioned bringing a Request to Submit a Grant for the Chicago Street Plaza to
full Council on December 6th and 7th due to time constraints. Brief discussion held.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
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 Cesar Guerrero, to adjourn. The motion
carried by the following vote:
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Finance Committee Meeting Minutes - Final November 16, 2021
Aye: Mudron, Reardon and Guerrero
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
Pat Mudron
Cesar Guerrero
Sherri Reardon
Tuesday, November 16, 2021 5:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers
As of August 30, 2021, Governor Pritzker announced a statewide indoor mask mandate for all Illinois residents, regardless of
vaccination status.
In compliance with Governor Pritzker’s mandate, any individual appearing in person must 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-2795
Attachments: October 2021 Draft Minutes
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
RESOLUTION APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH HERITAGE CORRIDOR
CONVENTION AND VISITOR'S BUREAU FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF
CITY RELATED MARKETING AND TOURISM PROMOTIONS
TMP-2789
Attachments: November2021_Heritage Corridor Visitor Bureau Marketing and
Tourism
MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
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Finance Committee Meeting Agenda November 16, 2021
TMP-2790
Attachments: 2021-10 Monthly Financial Report
PERSONNEL SUMMARY
TMP-2791
Attachments: November2021_Personnel_Summary
TRAVEL EXPENSE REPORT
TMP-2792
Attachments: Travel 10-2021
INVOICES PAID REPORT
TMP-2793
Attachments: 2021-10 Invoices Paid
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
PUBLIC COMMENT
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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