Finance Committee
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · April 19, 2022
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
5:30 PM
City Hall, Council Chambers
Finance Committee
Committee Members
Pat Mudron
Cesar Guerrero
Sherri Reardon
Finance Committee Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval April 19, 2022
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Finance Committee Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval April 19, 2022
Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov.
ROLL CALL
Councilman Guerrero entered the meeting at approx. 5:52 pm.
Present Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent Councilman Cesar Guerrero
ALSO PRESENT: Director of Finance, James Ghedotte. Budget Officer, Kevin Sing. Director
of Human Resources, Kathy Franson and City of Joliet Deputy Chief, Sherrie Blackburn.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Attachments: March2022 Draft Minutes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to approve the minutes of the March 15, 2022
Finance Committee Meeting.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Mudron, Councilwoman Reardon and Councilman
Guerrero
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
None.
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A SOLE SOURCE AGREEMENT WITH
BLUE LINE PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS LLC
Attachments: April 2022 Authorization Blue Line Professional Consultants
LLC
April 2022 Blue Line Budget Amending Ordinance_
April 2022 Blue Line Vendor_Subcontractor Agreement
April 2022 ILTSB Mental Health Screening
Recommendations 092921
Deputy Chief Sherrie Blackburn, reviewed the authorization to enter a sole
source agreement with Blue Line Professional Consultants, LLC. A brief
discussion held regarding regular mental health screenings for all probationary
and permanent police officers, length of each session and if this will be a yearly
screening.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to recommend to full council for approval
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A SOLE SOURCE AGREEMENT WITH
BLUE LINE PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS LLC.
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The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Mudron, Councilwoman Reardon and Councilman
Guerrero
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR AUDITING SERVICES FOR A FIVE-YEAR
PERIOD
Award of Contract for Auditing Services for a Five-Year Period
Attachments: April 2022 Auditing Services for a Five-Year Period
April 2022 Audit Engagement Letter
Director of Finance, James Ghedotte presented the award of contract for
auditing services for five-year period.
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to recommend to full council for approval
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR AUDITING SERVICES FOR A FIVE-YEAR
PERIOD.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Mudron, Councilwoman Reardon and Councilman
Guerrero
MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
Attachments: March2022 Monthly Financial Report
Mr. Ghedotte introduced the new Budget Officer, Kevin Sing to present the
Monthly Financial Report. Brief discussion held regarding the revenue in the
general fund in comparison to surrounding cities.
PERSONNEL SUMMARY
Attachments: March2022 Personnel Summary
Director of Human Resources, Kathy Franson presented the Personnel
Summary.
TRAVEL EXPENSE REPORT
Attachments: Travel 03.22
Mr. Ghedotte informed the committee of officers going to training with nothing
more to report. No further discussion held.
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INVOICES PAID REPORT
Attachments: Invoices Paid 03.22
Mr. Ghedotte briefly reviewed Invoices Paid Report.
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
Mr. Ghedotte informed the committee that Mr. Sing would bring the financial and purchasing
policies to the next finance committee meeting for approval to go to council.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar
Guerrero, to adjourn.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Mudron, Councilwoman Reardon and Councilman
Guerrero
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Agenda
City of Joliet
Finance Committee
Meeting Agenda
Committee Members
Pat Mudron
Cesar Guerrero
Sherri Reardon
Tuesday, April 19, 2022 5:30 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
TMP-3571
Attachments: March2022 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.
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A SOLE SOURCE AGREEMENT WITH
BLUE LINE PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANTS LLC
TMP-3593
Attachments: April 2022 Authorization Blue Line Professional Consultants
LLC
April 2022 Blue Line Budget Amending Ordinance_
April 2022 Blue Line Vendor_Subcontractor Agreement
April 2022 ILTSB Mental Health Screening Recommendations
092921
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AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR AUDITING SERVICES FOR A FIVE-YEAR
PERIOD
Award of Contract for Auditing Services for a Five-Year Period TMP-3588
Attachments: April 2022 Auditing Services for a Five-Year Period
April 2022 Audit Engagement Letter
MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
TMP-3636
Attachments: March2022 Monthly Financial Report
PERSONNEL SUMMARY
TMP-3637
Attachments: March2022 Personnel Summary
TRAVEL EXPENSE REPORT
TMP-3639
Attachments: Travel 03.22
INVOICES PAID REPORT
TMP-3638
Attachments: Invoices Paid 03.22
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.
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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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