Public Safety Committee

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, May 18, 2021 5:30 PM City Hall, Executive Conference Room Public Safety Committee Committee Members Jan Hallums Quillman Joe Clement Larry Hug Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes - Final May 18, 2021 Page 1 of 1 Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes - Final May 18, 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 Present Jan Hallums Quillman, Larry E. Hug and Joseph Clement ALSO PRESENT: Deputy Chief Michael Batis, Superintendent Jeffrey Price APPROVAL OF MINUTES TMP-1253 Attachments: Minutes 02-02-21.pdf A motion was made by Councilman Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Hallums Quillman, to approve the minutes from the February 2, 2021 Public Safety Committee Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hallums Quillman, Hug and Clement TMP-1585 Attachments: Minutes 03-30-21.pdf A motion was made by Councilman Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Hallums Quillman, to approve the minutes from the March 30, 2021 Public Safety Committee Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hallums Quillman, Hug and Clement 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 "Meeting Agendas, Minutes, & Videos" web page. In-person public speaking is temporarily suspended. 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 Public Safety Committee do not generally respond to public comments. Please note speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the Public Safety Committee shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak Page 1 of 3 Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes - Final May 18, 2021 None. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO PURCHASE ONE (1) FORD TRANSIT 350 HD CARGO VEHICLE FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $48,510.00 Purchase of One (1) Ford Transit 350 HD Cargo Vehicle for the 250-21 Police Department Attachments: Approver Report This request was accidentally put on the agenda and it should be listed under old business. This purchase request was previously approved at the March 30, 2021 Public Safety Committee Meeting. Deputy Chief Batis gave the Committee background status of the current van for narcotics and tactical. He also discussed the purchase of the new van. Mr. Price discussed the purchase of the new van. Councilman Hug asked if there is money in the budget. Mr. Price answered. There was a brief discussion among the Committee members. A motion was made by Councilman Clement, seconded by Councilman Hug, to recommend for approval to the full Council Purchase of One (1) Ford Transit 350 HD Cargo Vehicle for the Police Department in the amount of $48,510.00 The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hallums Quillman, Hug and Clement REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO PURCHASE THREE (3) UNMARKED VEHICLES FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $65,285.68 Purchase of Three 2020 Ford Fusion Vehicles for the Police 251-21 Department Attachments: Approver Report Page 2 of 3 Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes - Final May 18, 2021 Mr. Price explained that the Purchase of Three 2020 Ford Fusion Vehicles for the Police Department was changed from $65,285.68 to $62,250.00. He said that D'Orazio Ford in Wilmington offered the same vehicles for $3,000 less. A brief discussion was held regarding the purchase of the vehicles. Chief Batis gave the Committee background information on the investigations division vehicles. Mr. Price briefly discussed the purchase of the vehicles. Councilman Hug asked how this purchase would be paid. Deputy Chief Batis replied. A motion was made by Councilman Clement, seconded by Councilman Hug, to recommend for approval to the full Council the Purchase of Three 2020 Ford Fusion Vehicles for the Police Department in the amount of $62,250.00 The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hallums Quillman, Hug and Clement NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION None. PUBLIC COMMENTS NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov "Meeting Agendas, Minutes, & Videos" web page. In-person public speaking is temporarily suspended. 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 Public Safety Committee do not generally respond to public comments. Please note speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the Public Safety Committee shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak None. 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. A motion was made by Councilman Hug, seconded by Councilman Clement, to adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Hallums Quillman, Hug and Clement Page 3 of 3