Finance Committee
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · December 21, 2021
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
5:30 PM
City Hall, Council Chambers
Finance Committee
Committee Members
Pat Mudron
Cesar Guerrero
Sherri Reardon
Finance Committee Meeting Minutes - Final December 21, 2021
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Finance Committee Meeting Minutes - Final December 21, 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 Utilities Allison Swisher, HR
Generalist Krystal Walsh, Grants Administrator Tammy Edmonson and Stantec Project Manager Joe
Johnson
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Sherri Reardon, seconded by Cesar Guerrero, to approve the minutes
of the December 21 Finance Committee Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mudron, Reardon and Guerrero
TMP-2955
Attachments: November 2021 Draft Minutes
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.
ALTERNATIVE WATER SOURCE PROGRAM FINANCE COMMITTEE
UPDATE
Director of Utilities Allison Swisher introduced Stantec Project Manager Joe Johnson. Mr.
Johnson gave an update on the Alternative Water Source Program. Lengthy discussion held.
TMP-2956
Attachments: December2021_AltWaterSource
REQUEST TO SUBMIT A GRANT FOR THE CHICAGO STREET PLAZA
Director of Finance James Ghedotte introduced Grants Administrator Tammy Edmonson and
reviewed the Grant request for the Chicago Street Plaza. Brief discussion held.
TMP-2962
Attachments: December2021 Chicago Plaza Grant
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Finance Committee Meeting Minutes - Final December 21, 2021
MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
Mr. Ghedotte reviewed the Monthly Financial Report. Brief discussion held.
TMP-2957
Attachments: 2021-11 Monthly Financial Report
PERSONNEL SUMMARY
HR Generalist Krystal Walsh briefly reviewed the Personnel Summary. Brief discussion held.
TMP-2958
Attachments: December2021_Personnel_Summary
TRAVEL EXPENSE REPORT
Mr. Ghedotte briefly reviewed the Travel Report. Brief discussion held.
TMP-2959
Attachments: Travel 11-2021
INVOICES PAID REPORT
Mr. Ghedotte briefly reviewed the Invoices Paid Report. Brief discussion held.
TMP-2961
Attachments: 2021-11 Invoices Paid
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
None.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
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.
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 December 21, 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, December 21, 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-2955
Attachments: November 2021 Draft Minutes
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.
ALTERNATIVE WATER SOURCE PROGRAM FINANCE COMMITTEE
UPDATE
TMP-2956
Attachments: December2021_AltWaterSource
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Finance Committee Meeting Agenda December 21, 2021
REQUEST TO SUBMIT A GRANT FOR THE CHICAGO STREET PLAZA
TMP-2962
Attachments: December2021 Chicago Plaza Grant
MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
TMP-2957
Attachments: 2021-11 Monthly Financial Report
PERSONNEL SUMMARY
TMP-2958
Attachments: December2021_Personnel_Summary
TRAVEL EXPENSE REPORT
TMP-2959
Attachments: Travel 11-2021
INVOICES PAID REPORT
TMP-2961
Attachments: 2021-11 Invoices Paid
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.
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
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Finance Committee Meeting Agenda December 21, 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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