City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · June 3, 2025
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
6:30 PM
City Hall, Council Chambers
City Council Meeting
MAYOR TERRY D'ARCY
MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG (5/1/2025 - 6/30/2025)
COUNCILMAN CESAR CARDENAS
COUNCILMAN JOE CLEMENT
COUNCILWOMAN SUZANNA IBARRA
COUNCILMAN JUAN MORENO
COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON
COUNCILWOMAN JAN HALLUMS QUILLMAN
COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON
City Manager - Beth Beatty
Interim Corporation Counsel - Todd Lenzie
City Clerk - Lauren O'Hara
City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 3, 2025
Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov.
INVOCATION:
Curt Paddock, Pastoral Leader, St. Edward & Christ Episcopal Church, 206 N. Midland
Avenue
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:
ROLL CALL:
Present: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman
Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman
Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat
Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Beth Beatty and Interim Corporation Counsel Todd Lenzie.
PRESENTATION:
Video played overviewing the award and what it entailed.
Bill Webb spoke about the Award program, highlighting the dinner in DC.
David - with Massimo and CSFI recognizes the City of Joliet fire department and presented
award to Fire Chief Carey, Mayor and City Council
2025 Congressional Fire Service Institute Fire-Based EMS
Award - Jeff Carey, Fire Chief
Attachments: Approver Report
MAYOR:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Joe
Clement, to approve the agenda as written.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman
Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman
Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat
Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman
Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman
Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat
Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
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CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS:
None.
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.
APPOINTMENTS:
Amended Reappointment to the Tree Advisory Board
Attachments: Amended Reappointment to the Tree Advisory Board.docx
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to amend the reappointment of Karen Fonte to the
Tree Advisory Board to correct a scrivener’s error and record the correct name.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman
Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman
Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat
Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Appointment to the Plan Commission
Attachments: Appointment to Plan Commission .pdf
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to appoint Mike Eulitz to the Plan Commission
replacing Dominic Orlando.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman
Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman
Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat
Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Reappointment to the Joliet Historic Preservation
Commission
Attachments: Reappointment to the Joliet Historic Preservation
Commission .pdf
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Quillman, seconded by
Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to reappoint Sarah Stovall to the Joliet Historic
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Preservation Commission.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman
Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman
Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat
Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Reappointment to the Joliet Public Library Board
Attachments: Reappointment to the Joliet Public Library Board.pdf
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by
Councilman Juan Moreno, to reappoint Nancy Henricksen, Emitra Ostrem and
Lynn Poper Samalea to the Joliet Public Library Board.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman
Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman
Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat
Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Reappointment to the Firemen's Pension Fund Board
Attachments: Reappointment to Firemen's Pension Fund Board .pdf
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by
Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to reappoint Scott Matthews and Eric Mattson to
the Firemen’s Pension Fund Board of Trustees.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman
Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman
Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat
Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Reappointment to the Joliet Arts Commission
Attachments: Reappointment to the Joliet Arts Commission.pdf
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by
Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to reappoint Tom Grotovsky to the Joliet Arts
Commission.
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The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman
Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman
Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat
Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Reappointment to the Joliet Police Pension Board
Attachments: Reappointment to the Joliet Police Pension Board .pdf
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilman Joe Clement, seconded by CouncilmanJuan
Moreno, to reappoint George Stofan to the Joliet Police Pension Board.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman
Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman
Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat
Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Land Use & Economic Development
Councilman Cardenas gave a brief overview of the Land Use & Economic Development
meeting held May 28, 2025.
Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5765?view_id=6&redirect=true
Public Safety
Councilman Clement gave a brief overview of the Public Safety meeting held June 3, 2025.
Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5772?view_id=6&redirect=true
Public Service
Councilman Hug gave a brief overview of the Public Service meeting held June 2, 2025.
Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5770?view_id=6&redirect=true
CONSENT AGENDA:
Invoices to be Paid
Attachments: Invoices 06.03.25.pdf
Approver Report
Award of Contract for the Advanced Traffic Management 324-25
System Phase B Project - MFT Section Number
21-00546-03-TL to H&H Electric Co. in the Amount of
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$648,969.63
Award of Contract for the Advanced Traffic Management System Phase B
Project - MFT Section Number 21-00546-03-TL to H&H Electric Co. in the
Amount of $648,969.63
Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Contract for the 2025 Sewer Cleaning and 325-25
Inspection Program to Pipe View America in the Amount of
$528,650.00 and a Professional Services Agreement for
Professional Engineering and Field Inspection Services to
RJN Group Inc. in the Amount of $98,500.00
Award of Contract for the 2025 Sewer Cleaning and Inspection Program to Pipe
View America in the Amount of $528,650.00 and a Professional Services
Agreement for Professional Engineering and Field Inspection Services to RJN
Group Inc. in the Amount of $98,500.00
Attachments: 2025 Sewer Cleaning Map.docx
Agreement - 2025 Sewer Cleaning and Televising - RJN
Signed w Proposal - Revised.pdf
Approver Report
Award of Professional Services Agreement for the 2025 326-25
Force Main Design and Cleaning Program to RJN Group Inc.
in the Amount of $31,900.00
Award of Professional Services Agreement for the 2025 Force Main Design and
Cleaning Program to RJN Group Inc. in the Amount of $31,900.00
Attachments: Agreement - 2025 Forcemain Program - RJN Signed w
Proposal - Revised.pdf
Approver Report
Award of Professional Services Agreement for Phase II 327-25
Engineering Services for the Theodore Street over Rock Run
Creek Bridge Improvement Project - MFT Section No.
19-00522-00-BR to Ciorba Group, Inc. in the Amount of
$397,566.00
Award of Professional Services Agreement for Phase II Engineering Services for
the Theodore Street over Rock Run Creek Bridge Improvement Project - MFT
Section No. 19-00522-00-BR to Ciorba Group, Inc. in the Amount of
$397,566.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Professional Services Agreement for a TIF 328-25
Efficiency Study to Johnson Research Group (JRG) in the
Amount of $72,615.00
Award of Professional Services Agreement for a TIF Efficiency Study to Johnson
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Research Group (JRG) in the Amount of $72,615.00
Attachments: Appendices_TIF_Study.docx
Approver Report
Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Krings Acres Phase 329-25
2A Water Main Improvements Project to J Congdon Sewer
Services for a Decreased Amount of ($106,099.20)
Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Krings Acres Phase 2A Water Main
Improvements Project to J Congdon Sewer Services for a Decreased Amount of
($106,099.20)
Attachments: Approver Report
Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Fairmont Water and 330-25
Sewer Extension Project to Steve Spiess Construction Inc.
for a Decreased Amount of ($745,046.58)
Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Fairmont Water and Sewer Extension
Project to Steve Spiess Construction Inc. for a Decreased Amount of
($745,046.58)
Attachments: Approver Report
Approval of Change Order No. 2 for the 2024 Sidewalk / Curb 331-25
Replacement Project - East Joliet on behalf of Davis
Concrete Construction Co. for Adjustments to the Project
Completion Date
Approval of Change Order No. 2 for the 2024 Sidewalk / Curb Replacement
Project - East Joliet on behalf of Davis Concrete Construction Co. for
Adjustments to the Project Completion Date
Attachments: Approver Report
moreno/quillman
Consent Agenda Items Approved
A motion was made by Councilman Juan Moreno, seconded by Councilwoman Quillman, to
approve all said Consent Agenda Items.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman
Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman
Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat
Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
AGENDA ITEM:
LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
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Issuance of Class "E" Liquor License at 751 N. Hickory 333-25
Street- Maracaibo Bite
Issuance of Class "E" Liquor License at 751 N. Hickory Street- Maracaibo Bite
Attachments: Maracaibo Bite - 751 N. HIckory Street - Liquor Hearing
Findings.pdf
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #333-25: Issuance
of Class “E” Liquor License at 751 N. Hickory Street - Maracaibo Bite.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman
Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman
Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat
Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Issuance of Class "E" Liquor License at 671-675 Collins 334-25
Street - Brava Banquet
Issuance of Class "E" Liquor License at 671-675 Collins Street - Brava Banquet
Attachments: Brava Banquet - 671-675 Collins Street Liquor Hearing
Findings.pdf
Approver Report
Councilman Hug praised staff for the quick response to his request for total
liquor licenses in the City of Joliet.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilwoman Jan Quillman, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #334-25: Issuance
of Class “E” Liquor License at 671-675 Collins Street - Brava Banquet.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman
Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman
Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat
Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
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All evidence and testimony will be presented under oath. The petitioner will be allowed to present first. After the
petitioner is completed, interested parties will be allowed to present evidence and/or cross examine the petitioner. As
this hearing is legislative in nature and not administrative, an interested party shall be defined as someone who either
owns property within 600 feet of the proposed development site, or a member or official representative of an affected
governmental body; the remainder of those who wish to be heard shall be classified as public speakers. Interested
parties will present second. Once the interested parties have completed, public speakers will be heard. These
individuals are public speakers, so the applicable public speaking rules shall be in effect: Speakers should try to address
all comments to the council as a whole and not to any individual member, repetitive comments are discouraged, total
comment time for any one person is 4 minutes, no speaker shall engage in a debate or make direct threats or personal
attacks or be uncivil or abusive, disruptive behavior by the members of the public will not be tolerated, and the presiding
officer may limit irrelevant, immaterial, or inappropriate comments or statements.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ORDINANCES:
Ordinance Approving One or More Supplemental Indentures 336-25
and Authorizing the Issuance of Not To Exceed $145,000,000
Waterworks and Sewerage Senior Lien Revenue Bonds of
the City of Joliet, Illinois
Ordinance Approving One or More Supplemental Indentures and Authorizing the
Issuance of Not To Exceed $145,000,000 Waterworks and Sewerage Senior
Lien Revenue Bonds of the City of Joliet, Illinois
Attachments: Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Revenue Bond
Second Supplemental Trust Indenture.docx
Approver Report
Mayor D'Arcy asked Finance Director Kevin Sing for a brief explanation
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Joe Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #336-25: Ordinance
Approving One or More Supplemental Indentures and Authorizing the Issuance
of Not To Exceed $145,000,000 Waterworks and Sewerage Senior Lien
Revenue Bonds of the City of Joliet, Illinois. (ORDINANCE NO. 18758)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman
Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman
Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat
Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution Authorizing the Agreement Between the City of 337-25
Joliet and the Village of Channahon Regarding the Provision
of Law Enforcement Mutual Aid
Resolution Authorizing the Agreement Between the City of Joliet and the Village
of Channahon Regarding the Provision of Law Enforcement Mutual Aid
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Attachments: Resolution
Mutal Aid with Channahon.pdf
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilwoman Jan Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #337-25: Resolution
Authorizing the Agreement Between the City of Joliet and the Village of
Channahon Regarding the Provision of Law Enforcement Mutual Aid.
(RESOLUTION NO. 8142)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman
Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman
Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat
Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an 338-25
Intergovernmental Agreement with the Will County 9-1-1
Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB) to accept Grant
Funds Available under the 9-1-1 Surcharge Grant Program
(SGP) in the amount of $1,242,000
Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement with
the Will County 9-1-1 Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB) to accept
Grant Funds Available under the 9-1-1 Surcharge Grant Program (SGP) in the
amount of $1,242,000
Attachments: Resolution
2025 911 IGA.pdf
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Joe Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #338-25: Resolution
Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Will
County 9-1-1 Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB) to accept Grant
Funds Available under the 9-1-1 Surcharge Grant Program (SGP) in the amount
of $1,242,000. (RESOLUTION NO. 8143)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman
Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman
Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat
Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Resolution Appropriating Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds for the 339-25
Advanced Traffic Management System Phase B Project -
MFT Section Number 21-00546-03-TL in the Amount of
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$648,969.63
Resolution Appropriating Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds for the Advanced Traffic
Management System Phase B Project - MFT Section Number 21-00546-03-TL
in the Amount of $648,969.63
Attachments: Resolution
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #339-25: Resolution
Appropriating Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds for the Advanced Traffic Management
System Phase B Project - MFT Section Number 21-00546-03-TL in the Amount
of $648,969.63. (RESOLUTION NO. 8144)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman
Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman
Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat
Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Resolution Approving Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement 340-25
Between the City of Joliet and the Forest Preserve District of
Will County for Services Related to the Hollywood Road /
Houbolt Road (I-80 - US Route 6) Interchange Modifications
and Roadway Reconstruction Project
Resolution Approving Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement Between the City of
Joliet and the Forest Preserve District of Will County for Services Related to the
Hollywood Road / Houbolt Road (I-80 - US Route 6) Interchange Modifications
and Roadway Reconstruction Project
Attachments: Resolution
FPDWC Houbolt IGA Amendment 2 Document.pdf
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #340-25: Resolution
Approving Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement Between the City of Joliet and
the Forest Preserve District of Will County for Services Related to the Hollywood
Road / Houbolt Road (I-80 - US Route 6) Interchange Modifications and
Roadway Reconstruction . (RESOLUTION NO. 8145)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman
Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman
Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat
Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
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Resolution Adopting an Intergovernmental Agreement for 341-25
the Routine Maintenance of State Routes Located Within the
City of Joliet
Resolution Adopting an Intergovernmental Agreement for the Routine
Maintenance of State Routes Located Within the City of Joliet
Attachments: Resolution
IDOT Municpal Street Maintenance IGA.pdf
Approver Report
Councilwoman Quillman would like to ask IDOT their timeline.
Greg Ruddy asked about status - explains this item relates to plowing and street
sweeping in coordination with IDOT
Councilman Clement mentions how critical all of the construction is affecting
everyone but that it is a necessity.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by
Councilman Juan Moreno, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #341-25: Resolution
Adopting an Intergovernmental Agreement for the Routine Maintenance of State
Routes Located Within the City of Joliet. (RESOLUTION NO. 8146)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman
Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman
Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat
Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for Phase II 342-25
Engineering Services for the Theodore Street over Rock Run
Creek Bridge Improvement Project - MFT Section No.
19-00522-00-BR in the Amount of $397,566.00
Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for Phase II Engineering
Services for the Theodore Street over Rock Run Creek Bridge Improvement
Project - MFT Section No. 19-00522-00-BR in the Amount of $397,566.00
Attachments: Resolution
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Larry Hug, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #342-25: Resolution
Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for Phase II Engineering Services for the
Theodore Street over Rock Run Creek Bridge Improvement Project - MFT
Section No. 19-00522-00-BR in the Amount of $397,566.00. (RESOLUTION
NO. 8147)
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The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman
Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman
Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat
Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Resolution Approving an Agreement with the Illinois 343-25
Department of Transportation for Phase II Engineering
Services for the Theodore Street over Rock Run Creek
Bridge Improvement Project - MFT Section No.
19-00522-00-BR in the Amount of $397,566.00
Resolution Approving an Agreement with the Illinois Department of
Transportation for Phase II Engineering Services for the Theodore Street over
Rock Run Creek Bridge Improvement Project - MFT Section No.
19-00522-00-BR in the Amount of $397,566.00
Attachments: Resolution
LPA AGREEMENT D-91-327-20.pdf
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by
Councilwoman Jan Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #343-25: Resolution
Approving an Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for
Phase II Engineering Services for the Theodore Street over Rock Run Creek
Bridge Improvement Project - MFT Section No. 19-00522-00-BR in the Amount
of $397,566.00. (RESOLUTION NO. 8148)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman
Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman
Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat
Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Resolution Appointing an Alternate Commissioner to the 344-25
Grand Prairie Water Commission
Resolution Appointing an Alternate Commissioner to the Grand Prairie Water
Commission
Attachments: Resolution
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilman Larry Hug, seconded Councilwoman
Suzanna Ibarra, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #344-25: Resolution Appointing an
Alternate Commissioner to the Grand Prairie Water Commission.
(RESOLUTION NO. 8149)
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The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman
Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman
Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat
Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
CITY MANAGER:
City Manager gave her report - touching on construction updates, Gun n' Hoses
congratulating the Fire Department, thanking staff for Easter Seals attendance, State of the
City Address.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Willie Sellers - spoke on term limits for Council members and it's benefits
Brandon Perez - spoke on proposal of park to be built, regarding the construction of a temple
at Drauden Rd/Caton Farm Rd and that it should not be built as it caters to few not the
majority. Recommends instead to build a park at this location
Diana Matter - spoke against the Love's Truck Stop construction
Cathy Garthus - spoke on construction frustration including the bridges - specifically Brandon
Road bridge. Suggests we push IDOT for quicker turnaround on completion
Resident - spoke about bullying in the school and that her children are currently
homeschooled. Laraway 76 - concerned about their response to her daughters bullying.
Recommends bullying ordinance to protect victims of bullying.
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.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilman Cardenas - thanking JPD about bridge, reminder about Star Wars Day, mentions
IHSA State Finals happening and lastly Happy Birthday to John Sheridan
Councilman Clement - thank JPD for traffic control, thanks CM for quick response on
potholes, street department guy want hot box, asks Allison how old our water system, that we
need to update our water system, addresses Chief Evans asking for help at Riverwalk for no
parking signs to clear congestions, Tony Lakota father passed away, offers condolences to
Lakota Family
Councilman Hug - mentions wake for Tony Lakota's father, mentions John Sheridan's son
passed away and offers condolences, Happy Father's Day to all Father's, mentions road
repairs an ongoing necessity, Happy Father's Day
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Councilwoman Ibarra - wishes her father Happy Father's Day, reminder at her Reedwood
Council about Fire AED demonstration, weekend event fun at Chicago Street market,
reminder of District 5 meeting June 12th, offer help for those who have lost someone - also
offers condolences to Councilwoman Reardon
Councilman Moreno - Happy Father's Day, condolences to Lakota family and thanks to JPD
Councilman Mudron - mentions June 7th Star Wars Day being held in Slammers stadium this
year, mentions IHSA tournament the following weekend June 13th
Councilwoman Quillman - condolences to the Lakota family, acknowledges Craig Smith
retirement June 12th, praises Mayor's State of the City and Happy Father's Day
Councilwoman Reardon - reminder about openings for the next CERT class, thanks
everyone for the support during her Mother's passing
Mayor D'Arcy - first offers condolences to the 13 year old's family who passed - moment of
silence held, mentions attendance at Grand Prairie Water Commission groundbreaking
Monday, June 2 - praises Allison Swisher and her team, mentions 100th anniversary of
WJOL, congratulates WJOL for this milestone, thank Craig Smith for his time at the City, wish
John Sheridan a Happy Birthday, Happy Father's Day.
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilwoman Jan
Hallums Quillman, to adjourn.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman
Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman
Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat
Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
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Agenda
City of Joliet
City Council Meeting
Meeting Agenda
MAYOR TERRY D'ARCY
MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG (5/1/2025 - 6/30/2025)
COUNCILMAN CESAR CARDENAS
COUNCILMAN JOE CLEMENT
COUNCILWOMAN SUZANNA IBARRA
COUNCILMAN JUAN MORENO
COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON
COUNCILWOMAN JAN HALLUMS QUILLMAN
COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON
City Manager - Beth Beatty
Interim Corporation Counsel - Todd Lenzie
City Clerk - Lauren O'Hara
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 6:30 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.
INVOCATION:
Curt Paddock, Pastoral Leader, St. Edward & Christ Episcopal Church, 206 N. Midland
Avenue
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:
ROLL CALL:
PRESENTATION:
2025 Congressional Fire Service Institute Fire-Based EMS Award -
Jeff Carey, Fire Chief
Attachments: Approver Report
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MAYOR:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
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.
APPOINTMENTS:
Amended Reappointment to the Tree Advisory Board
Attachments: Amended Reappointment to the Tree Advisory Board.docx
Approver Report
Appointment to the Plan Commission
Attachments: Appointment to Plan Commission .pdf
Approver Report
Reappointment to the Joliet Historic Preservation Commission
Attachments: Reappointment to the Joliet Historic Preservation Commission
.pdf
Approver Report
Reappointment to the Joliet Public Library Board
Attachments: Reappointment to the Joliet Public Library Board.pdf
Approver Report
Reappointment to the Firemen's Pension Fund Board
Attachments: Reappointment to Firemen's Pension Fund Board .pdf
Approver Report
Reappointment to the Joliet Arts Commission
Attachments: Reappointment to the Joliet Arts Commission.pdf
Approver Report
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Reappointment to the Joliet Police Pension Board
Attachments: Reappointment to the Joliet Police Pension Board .pdf
Approver Report
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Land Use & Economic Development
Public Safety
Public Service
CONSENT AGENDA:
Invoices to be Paid
Attachments: Invoices 06.03.25.pdf
Approver Report
Award of Contract for the Advanced Traffic Management System 324-25
Phase B Project - MFT Section Number 21-00546-03-TL to H&H
Electric Co. in the Amount of $648,969.63
Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Contract for the 2025 Sewer Cleaning and Inspection 325-25
Program to Pipe View America in the Amount of $528,650.00 and
a Professional Services Agreement for Professional Engineering
and Field Inspection Services to RJN Group Inc. in the Amount of
$98,500.00
Attachments: 2025 Sewer Cleaning Map.docx
Agreement - 2025 Sewer Cleaning and Televising - RJN Signed
w Proposal - Revised.pdf
Approver Report
Award of Professional Services Agreement for the 2025 Force 326-25
Main Design and Cleaning Program to RJN Group Inc. in the
Amount of $31,900.00
Attachments: Agreement - 2025 Forcemain Program - RJN Signed w
Proposal - Revised.pdf
Approver Report
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Award of Professional Services Agreement for Phase II 327-25
Engineering Services for the Theodore Street over Rock Run
Creek Bridge Improvement Project - MFT Section No.
19-00522-00-BR to Ciorba Group, Inc. in the Amount of
$397,566.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Professional Services Agreement for a TIF Efficiency 328-25
Study to Johnson Research Group (JRG) in the Amount of
$72,615.00
Attachments: Appendices_TIF_Study.docx
Approver Report
Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Krings Acres Phase 2A 329-25
Water Main Improvements Project to J Congdon Sewer Services
for a Decreased Amount of ($106,099.20)
Attachments: Approver Report
Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Fairmont Water and Sewer 330-25
Extension Project to Steve Spiess Construction Inc. for a
Decreased Amount of ($745,046.58)
Attachments: Approver Report
Approval of Change Order No. 2 for the 2024 Sidewalk / Curb 331-25
Replacement Project - East Joliet on behalf of Davis Concrete
Construction Co. for Adjustments to the Project Completion Date
Attachments: Approver Report
AGENDA ITEM:
LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
Issuance of Class "E" Liquor License at 751 N. Hickory Street- 333-25
Maracaibo Bite
Attachments: Maracaibo Bite - 751 N. HIckory Street - Liquor Hearing
Findings.pdf
Approver Report
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Issuance of Class "E" Liquor License at 671-675 Collins Street - 334-25
Brava Banquet
Attachments: Brava Banquet - 671-675 Collins Street Liquor Hearing
Findings.pdf
Approver Report
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
All evidence and testimony will be presented under oath. The petitioner will be allowed to present first. After the
petitioner is completed, interested parties will be allowed to present evidence and/or cross examine the petitioner. As
this hearing is legislative in nature and not administrative, an interested party shall be defined as someone who either
owns property within 600 feet of the proposed development site, or a member or official representative of an affected
governmental body; the remainder of those who wish to be heard shall be classified as public speakers. Interested
parties will present second. Once the interested parties have completed, public speakers will be heard. These individuals
are public speakers, so the applicable public speaking rules shall be in effect: Speakers should try to address all
comments to the council as a whole and not to any individual member, repetitive comments are discouraged, total
comment time for any one person is 4 minutes, no speaker shall engage in a debate or make direct threats or personal
attacks or be uncivil or abusive, disruptive behavior by the members of the public will not be tolerated, and the presiding
officer may limit irrelevant, immaterial, or inappropriate comments or statements.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ORDINANCES:
Ordinance Approving One or More Supplemental Indentures and 336-25
Authorizing the Issuance of Not To Exceed $145,000,000
Waterworks and Sewerage Senior Lien Revenue Bonds of the City
of Joliet, Illinois
Attachments: Ordinance Authorizing Issuance of Revenue Bond
Second Supplemental Trust Indenture.docx
Approver Report
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution Authorizing the Agreement Between the City of Joliet 337-25
and the Village of Channahon Regarding the Provision of Law
Enforcement Mutual Aid
Attachments: Resolution
Mutal Aid with Channahon.pdf
Approver Report
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Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental 338-25
Agreement with the Will County 9-1-1 Emergency Telephone
System Board (ETSB) to accept Grant Funds Available under the
9-1-1 Surcharge Grant Program (SGP) in the amount of
$1,242,000
Attachments: Resolution
2025 911 IGA.pdf
Approver Report
Resolution Appropriating Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds for the 339-25
Advanced Traffic Management System Phase B Project - MFT
Section Number 21-00546-03-TL in the Amount of $648,969.63
Attachments: Resolution
Approver Report
Resolution Approving Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement 340-25
Between the City of Joliet and the Forest Preserve District of Will
County for Services Related to the Hollywood Road / Houbolt Road
(I-80 - US Route 6) Interchange Modifications and Roadway
Reconstruction Project
Attachments: Resolution
FPDWC Houbolt IGA Amendment 2 Document.pdf
Approver Report
Resolution Adopting an Intergovernmental Agreement for the 341-25
Routine Maintenance of State Routes Located Within the City of
Joliet
Attachments: Resolution
IDOT Municpal Street Maintenance IGA.pdf
Approver Report
Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for Phase II 342-25
Engineering Services for the Theodore Street over Rock Run
Creek Bridge Improvement Project - MFT Section No.
19-00522-00-BR in the Amount of $397,566.00
Attachments: Resolution
Approver Report
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Resolution Approving an Agreement with the Illinois Department of 343-25
Transportation for Phase II Engineering Services for the Theodore
Street over Rock Run Creek Bridge Improvement Project - MFT
Section No. 19-00522-00-BR in the Amount of $397,566.00
Attachments: Resolution
LPA AGREEMENT D-91-327-20.pdf
Approver Report
Resolution Appointing an Alternate Commissioner to the Grand 344-25
Prairie Water Commission
Attachments: Resolution
Approver Report
CITY MANAGER:
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.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:
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. 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.
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