Public Safety Committee
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · December 3, 2024
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
5:30 PM
City Hall, Council Chambers
Public Safety Committee
Committee Members
Councilman Joseph Clement, Chairperson
Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra
Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman
Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes - Final December 3, 2024
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Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes - Final December 3, 2024
ROLL CALL
Present Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Jan Hallums
Quillman and Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra
ALSO PRESENT: Chief of Police William Evans, Deputy Chief of Police Sherrie Blackburn,
Deputy Chief of Police Chris Botzum, Chief of Fire Jeff Carey, Fleet Services Director Jeff
Price, Operating Engineer COJ Brent Fraser, and Axon Account Executive Julie Bosack
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
TMP-7908
Attachments: Minutes 11-4-2024
A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by
Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #TMP-7908:
Minutes 11/4/2024.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Clement, Councilwoman Hallums Quillman and
Councilwoman Ibarra
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
None
AGENDA ITEMS
Purchase of 2 Trailers for Haz-Mat use for the Joliet Fire TMP-7926
Department from Morris Trailer for $64,904.00
Jeff Price briefly explains.
Councilman Clement asks exactly what this will be used for.
Jeff Price gives examples.
Councilman Clement and Councilwoman Quillman ask questions.
Chief Carey and Jeff Price answer.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by
Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to recommend for approval COUNCIL
MEMO #TMP-7926: Purchase of 2 Trailers for Haz-Mat use for the Joliet Fire
Department from Morris Trailer for $64,904.00.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Clement, Councilwoman Hallums Quillman and
Councilwoman Ibarra
Purchase of 2 Complete Horton Ambulances from Foster Coach TMP-7928
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in the amount of $764,878.00
Jeff Price explains both Ambulance Memos.
Councilman Clement and Councilwoman Quillman ask questions.
Jeff Price answers.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by
Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to recommend for approval COUNCIL MEMO
#TMP-7928: Purchase of 2 Complete Horton Ambulances from Foster Coach in
the amount of $764,878.00.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Clement, Councilwoman Hallums Quillman and
Councilwoman Ibarra
Purchase of 4 Complete Horton Ambulances from Foster Coach TMP-7929
in the amount of $1,529,756.00
A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by
Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to recommend for approval COUNCIL
MEMO #TMP-7929: Purchase of 4 Complete Horton Ambulances from Foster
Coach in the amount of $1,529,756.00.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Clement, Councilwoman Hallums Quillman and
Councilwoman Ibarra
Request for Authorization to Upgrade the Joliet Police TMP-7953
Department Community Room with a New Integrated
Audio-Visual System Purchase in the amount of $59,042.37.
Attachments: AVDG Quote
Deputy Chief Blackburn briefly explains.
Councilwoman Ibarra comments.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by
Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to recommend for approval COUNCIL MEMO
#TMP-7953: Request for Authorization to Upgrade the Joliet Police Department
Community Room with a New Integrated Audio-Visual System Purchase in the
amount of $59,042.37.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Clement, Councilwoman Hallums Quillman and
Councilwoman Ibarra
Award of Professional Services Agreement for the records TMP-7961
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department glass window upgrade at the Joliet Police Station to
Clear-Armor in the Amount of $72,922.50
Attachments: Records Glass Quote
Deputy Chief Botzum briefly explains.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by
Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to recommend for approval COUNCIL
MEMO #TMP-7961: Award of Professional Services Agreement for the Records
Department Glass Window Upgrade at the Joliet Police Station to Clear-Armor
in the Amount of $72,922.50.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Clement, Councilwoman Hallums Quillman and
Councilwoman Ibarra
Award of Contract for Axon AI Bundle TMP-7962
Attachments: Axon Draft One Quote
Axon Contract
Deputy Chief Botzum introduces Axon Rep Julie Bosack and gives Presentation.
Council asks lots of questions.
DC Botzum answers.
Council, DC Botzum, Julie Bosack discuss details of bundle.
Councilwoman Quillman and Councilman Clement want Council to see the
Presentation.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by
Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to recommend for approval COUNCIL
MEMO #TMP-7962: Award of Contract for Axon AI Bundle.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Clement, Councilwoman Hallums Quillman and
Councilwoman Ibarra
ORDINANCES
Ordinance Amending the 2024 Annual Budget for the City of TMP-7917
Joliet and the Purchase of Automatic External Defibrillators
(AED), Life Rings with Cabinets and Alarms, and Office Space
Reconfigurations at Fire Stations 1 and 6.
Attachments: Budget Amending Ordinance for Capital Expenditures
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Chief Carey briefly explains.
Council asks questions.
Chief Carey answers.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by
Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to recommend for approval COUNCIL
MEMO #TMP-7917: Ordinance Amending the 2024 Annual Budget for the City
of Joliet and the Purchase of Automatic External Defibrillators (AED), Life Rings
with Cabinets and Alarms, and Office Space Reconfigurations at Fire Stations 1
and 6.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Clement, Councilwoman Hallums Quillman and
Councilwoman Ibarra
RESOLUTIONS
None
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
Councilman Clement adds that Chief Evans was going to give a presentation on crime stats at
the Council meeting tonight.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Councilwoman Ibarra, seconded by Councilwoman Hallums Quillman,
that this was adjourn.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Clement, Councilwoman Hallums Quillman and
Councilwoman Ibarra
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Agenda
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Agenda - Final
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
5:30 PM
City Hall, Council Chambers
Public Safety Committee
Committee Members
Councilman Joseph Clement, Chairperson
Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra
Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman
Public Safety Committee Meeting Agenda - Final December 3, 2024
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes 11/4/2024 TMP-7908
Attachments: Minutes 11-4-2024
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
Purchase of 2 Trailers for Haz-Mat use for the Joliet Fire TMP-7926
Department from Morris Trailer for $64,904.00
Purchase of 2 Complete Horton Ambulances from Foster Coach in TMP-7928
the amount of $764,878.00
Purchase of 4 Complete Horton Ambulances from Foster Coach in TMP-7929
the amount of $1,529,756.00
Request for Authorization to Upgrade the Joliet Police Department TMP-7953
Community Room with a New Integrated Audio-Visual System
Purchase in the amount of $59,042.37.
Attachments: AVDG Quote
Award of Professional Services Agreement for the Records TMP-7961
Department Glass Window Upgrade at the Joliet Police Station to
Clear-Armor in the Amount of $72,922.50
Attachments: Records Glass Quote
Award of Contract for Axon AI Bundle TMP-7962
Attachments: Axon Draft One Quote
Axon Contract
ORDINANCES
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Ordinance Amending the 2024 Annual Budget for the City of Joliet TMP-7917
and the Purchase of Automatic External Defibrillators (AED), Life
Rings with Cabinets and Alarms, and Office Space
Reconfigurations at Fire Stations 1 and 6.
Attachments: Budget Amending Ordinance for Capital Expenditures
RESOLUTIONS
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 The City Clerk
Office, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 at (815) 724-3780.
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