Special City Council Meeting

Special Meeting

Joliet, IL · March 13, 2023

Minutes

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Monday, March 13, 2023 5:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers Special City Council Meeting MAYOR BOB O'DEKIRK MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILMAN JOE CLEMENT (1/1/2023 - 3/31/2023) COUNCILWOMAN BETTYE GAVIN 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 March 13, 2023 Page 1 of 1 Special City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 13, 2023 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 Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon ALSO PRESENT: City Manager James V. Capparelli and Corporation Counsel Sabrina Spano. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS: Mary Beth Gannon spoke concerning Councilman Mudron's actions. DISCUSSION: Inspector General Report - Allegations of Intimidation of Donald Dickinson by Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Mayor O'Dekirk gave a brief opening statement and then recused himself and stepped down from the dais at approximately 5:35 p.m. Shawn Connolly, Inspector General for the City of Joliet, gave a brief overview of his background and the investigation leading to the final report. A lengthy discussion was held concerning the Inspector General's report and the censure of Councilman Mudron. Councilman Mudron read his statement into the record. Inspector General Report - Allegations of Intimidation of TMP-5378 Donald Dickinson by Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Attachments: Inspector General Report - Allegations of Intimidation of Donald Dickinson by Mayor Robert O'Dekirk PUBLIC COMMENTS: Ricardo Meza, attorney on behalf of Councilman Mudron, corrected the next course of action expressed earlier by Inspector General Connolly. Lionel Allen spoke regarding former Deputy Chief Reid and former Chief Roechner. Councilwoman Gavin left the meeting at approximately 6:45 p.m. Garland Mays spoke regarding the Inspector General Report. Jerry Hervey spoke regarding the Inspector General Report. Page 1 of 2 Special City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 13, 2023 Dave Papesh spoke regarding the Inspector General Report. Gabriella Shanahan spoke regarding the Inspector General Report. Kathy Spieler spoke regarding the Inspector General Report. MaryBeth Gannon spoke regarding the Inspector General Report. Kathy Machak spoke regarding the Inspector General Report. Javier Esqueda spoke regarding the Inspector General Report and the Lurry case . Juanita Esqueda spoke regarding the Inspector General Report and the Lurry case . Nicole Lurry spoke regarding her husband Eric Lurry's case and the Inspector General Report. ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, 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, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Recused: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Page 2 of 2

Agenda

City of Joliet Special City Council Meeting Meeting Agenda - Final MAYOR BOB O'DEKIRK MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILMAN JOE CLEMENT (1/1/2023 - 3/31/2023) COUNCILWOMAN BETTYE GAVIN 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 Monday, March 13, 2023 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: 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 City Council 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 Council shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak. DISCUSSION: Inspector General Report - Allegations of Intimidation of Donald Dickinson by Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Inspector General Report - Allegations of Intimidation of Donald TMP-5378 Dickinson by Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Attachments: Inspector General Report - Allegations of Intimidation of Donald Dickinson by Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Page 1 of 2 Special City Council Meeting Meeting Agenda - Final March 13, 2023 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 City Council 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 Council 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. Live, online streaming of Regular City Council and Pre-Council meetings is now available at www.joliet.gov. Videos and agenda packets can be accessed by clicking on the Meetings & Agendas link at the center of the home page for "Joliet City Council E-Agenda & Streaming Video." The new page includes archived footage and interactive agendas available for the public to view at their convenience. Page 2 of 2