Finance Committee
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · July 19, 2022
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval
Tuesday, July 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 July 19, 2022
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Finance Committee Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval July 19, 2022
Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov.
ROLL CALL:
Present Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon and
Councilman Cesar Guerrero
ALSO PRESENT: James Ghedotte - Director of Finance, Kevin Sing - Budget Coordinator,
Armando De Avila - Risk Management, Rich Stokluska - Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. and Greg
Peerbolte - Heritage Corridor.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Attachments: June2022 Draft Minutes
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to approve the Minutes for June 21, 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.
AGENDA ITEMS:
Attachments: City of Joliet GO Bonds 2022 (Rock Run Crossings Project) -
Parameters Ordinance (4871-1610-2439.v4)
James Ghedotte, Director of Finance discussed the parameters ordinance
regarding the Rock Run Crossings (Cullinan) project. Brief discussion held.
Proposal was recommended to go to full council for approval.
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to recommend to the full council City of Joliet
GO Bonds Series 2022 - Parameters Ordinance.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Mudron, Councilwoman Reardon and Councilman
Guerrero
Authorization to Award Contract for Comprehensive Benefit Consulting/Broker
Services
Armando De Avila, Risk Management introduced Rich Stokluska of Arthur
Ghallagher & Co. to address the new contract for Comprehensive Benefit
Consulting Services and the proposed renewal of Property and Casualty
coverages.
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Finance Committee Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval July 19, 2022
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to recommend to the full council Authorization to
Award Contract for Comprehensive Benefit Consulting/Broker Services and the
Authorization to Approve the Proposed Renewal of Property and Casualty
Coverages.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Mudron, Councilwoman Reardon and Councilman
Guerrero
Authorization to Approve the Proposed Renewal of Property and Casualty
Coverages
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to recommend to the full council Authorization to
Award Contract for Comprehensive Benefit Consulting/Broker Services and the
Authorization to Approve the Proposed Renewal of Property and Casualty
Coverages.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Mudron, Councilwoman Reardon and Councilman
Guerrero
Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding
between the Heritage Corridor Convention & Visitors Bureau and the City of
Joliet for Temporary Grant Funding
Attachments: Resolution
CVBMOU
22-336003 GA Executed R66 Grant HC CVB
HCCVB Temp Funding Request
Mr. Ghedotte introduced Greg Peerbolte of Heritage Corridor, who discussed the
Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding
between the Heritage Corridor Convention & Visitors Bureau and the City of
Joliet for Temporary Grant Funding.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to recommend to the resolution authorizing the
Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Heritage Corridor
Convention & Visitors Bureau and the City of Joliet for Temporary Grant
Funding.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Mudron, Councilwoman Reardon and Councilman
Guerrero
REPORTS:
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Finance Committee Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval July 19, 2022
Attachments: June2022 Monthly Financial Report
Kevin Sing, Budget Officer - reviewed a revised June Monthly Financial Report
that included Police & Fire pension property tax receipts, pension contributions
and COVID grant funding. Brief discussion held.
Attachments: Invoices Paid 06.22
Mr. Ghedotte briefly pointed out the payments made to the Railto Theatre and
the Will County Courthouse.
Attachments: Travel 06.22
Mr. Ghedotte discussed the increase in travel expense for the police department
due to training activity. No further discussion held.
Attachments: July2022 Personnel Summary
Armando De Avila, Risk Management discussed employment positions currently
open with the City, as well as summer labor positions. Brief discussion held.
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION:
None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None
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, July 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:
Approval of Minutes for June 21, 2022
Attachments: June2022 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.
AGENDA ITEMS:
City of Joliet GO Bonds Series 2022 - Parameters Ordinance TMP-4089
Attachments: City of Joliet GO Bonds 2022 (Rock Run Crossings Project) -
Parameters Ordinance (4871-1610-2439.v4)
Authorization to Award Contract for Comprehensive Benefit TMP-4101
Consulting/Broker Services
Authorization to Approve the Proposed Renewal of Property and TMP-4103
Casualty Coverages
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Finance Committee Meeting Agenda July 19, 2022
Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Memorandum of ID-818-20
Understanding between the Heritage Corridor Convention &
Visitors Bureau and the City of Joliet for Temporary Grant Funding
Attachments: Resolution
CVBMOU
22-336003 GA Executed R66 Grant HC CVB
HCCVB Temp Funding Request
REPORTS:
Monthly Financial Report - June 2022 TMP-4144
Attachments: June2022 Monthly Financial Report
Invoices Paid Report - June 2022 TMP-4127
Attachments: Invoices Paid 06.22
Travel Expense Report - June 2022 TMP-4142
Attachments: Travel 06.22
Personnel Summary Report - July 2022 TMP-4099
Attachments: July2022 Personnel Summary
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION:
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
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.
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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