Special City Council Meeting

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Wednesday, June 30, 2021 4:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers Special City Council Meeting MAYOR BOB O'DEKIRK MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILWOMAN BETTYE GAVIN (5/1/2021 - 6/30/2021) COUNCILMAN JOE CLEMENT COUNCILMAN CESAR GUERRERO COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG COUNCILMAN TERRY MORRIS COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON COUNCILWOMAN JAN HALLUMS QUILLMAN COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON City Manager - James V. Capparelli, Corporation Counsel - Sabrina Spano, City Clerk Christa M. Desiderio Special City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 30, 2021 Page 1 of 1 Special City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 30, 2021 As of June 11, 2021, Governor Pritzker moved Illinois to Phase 5. Under Phase 5, all sectors of the economy can resume at regular capacity with new safety guidelines and procedures. Pursuant to the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity’s Guidelines, it is recommended that any individual appearing in-person who is not fully vaccinated 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: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris and Councilman Pat Mudron Absent: Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon CLOSED SESSION A motion was made by Councilman Joe Clement, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to enter into closed session to discuss collective bargaining after which the meeting will reconvene. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris and Councilman Pat Mudron Absent: Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk The City Clerk stated the meeting reconvened at 4:56 p.m. ROLL CALL: Councilman Guerrero arrived at the meeting at 5:15 p.m. Present: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Jan Quillman Absent: Councilwoman Sherri Reardon PRESENTATION / DISCUSSION - COVID FUNDING & THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT OF 2021 Director of Finance Jim Ghedotte gave a presentation on the COVID Funding and American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and COVID funding. He gave an overview of timelines as well as eligible expenditures, process of revenue replacement, and eligible items. He informed the Council the this funds have to be audited every year as part of the Single Audit Act. Mr. Ghedotte also presented a list of items requested by each department for Council's consideration. Page 1 of 2 Special City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 30, 2021 A brief discussion was held regarding the audit process, commitment deadline, and additional personnel requests. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Alan Oder addressed the Council in support of improving infrastructure with these funds . In response to Colleen Feehan's questions, Mayor O'Dekirk informed Ms. Feehan anyone can send email to Council or staff should they have questions concerning fund allocation. Bob Filotto addressed the Council representing the Will County Metropolitan Exposition & Auditorium Authority(Rialto) requesting financial support for the Rialto. Mike Paone, representing the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce and Industry, spoke requesting at least 25% for economic development and tourism in the City, along with other suggestions. Jennifer Jo Gavin with the NAACP Political Action Committee spoke in support of improvements to the water and sewer infrastructure. Jerry Hervey spoke in favor of improvements to the water and sewer infrastructure. Mike Hettinger spoke concerning everyone working together for the betterment of the City. Bob Navarro, Heritage Corridor and Convention Bureau, spoke regarding losses in tourism in 2020. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS: None. ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Jan Quillman Absent: Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Page 2 of 2