City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · November 18, 2025
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
6:30 PM
City Hall, Council Chambers
City Council Meeting
MAYOR TERRY D'ARCY
MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILMAN JUAN MORENO (10/1/2025 - 12/31/2025)
COUNCILMAN CESAR CARDENAS
COUNCILMAN JOE CLEMENT
COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG
COUNCILWOMAN SUZANNA IBARRA
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 November 18, 2025
Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov.
INVOCATION:
Pastor De'Andre Robinson, New Beginnings Christ Church
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.
MAYOR:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Juan
Moreno, to approve the agenda with the following change: Remove Council Memo # 603-25
Award of Professional Services Agreement for a Citywide Service Level and Staffing Study to
Raftelis in the Amount of $156,500.00 from the Consent Agenda to be voted on separately
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
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:
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance
Councilman Mudron gave a brief overview of the Finance Committee meeting held November
18, 2025 in Council Chambers.
Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/6127?view_id=6&redirect=true
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Public Service
Councilman Hug gave a brief overview of the Public Service Committee meeting held
November 17, 2025 in Council Chambers.
Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/6124?view_id=6&redirect=true
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes:
Attachments: Pre-Council Meeting Minutes - October 20, 2025.pdf
City Council Meeting Minutes - October 21, 2025.pdf
Pre-Council Meeting Minutes - November 3, 2025.pdf
City Council Meeting Minutes - November 4, 2025.pdf
Approver Report
Invoices to be Paid
Attachments: Invoices 11.18.2025.pdf
Approver Report
Award of Contract for the 2025-2026 Tree Removal and 600-25
Stump Grinding Project to Arbor Tek Landscape Services
Inc., in the Amount of $99,981.56
Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Contract for the 2025-2026 Tree Trimming (East) 601-25
Project to Arbor Tek Landscape Services Inc., in the Amount
of $92,530.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Contract for the 2025-2026 Tree Trimming (West) 602-25
Project to Arbor Tek Landscape Services Inc., in the Amount
of $58,606.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Professional Services Agreement for a Citywide 603-25
Service Level and Staffing Study to Raftelis in the Amount of
$156,500.00
Attachments: Raftelis Scope.pdf
Agreement for Professional Services - Raftelis.docx
Approver Report
Councilman Hug spoke on why he is not supporting this item at this time.
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Councilman Hug motioned to table this item and Councilwoman Quillman
seconded the motion to table.
Councilwoman Ibarra spoke in support of this item.
City Manager spoke on the reasoning behind this item.
Councilman Mudron asked for clarifications on this item from Greg Ruddy and
then recommended support.
Councilman Moreno asked for clarifications on this item.
Mayor D'Arcy spoke in support of this item and what it can bring to the City.
Motion to Table failed by 6-3 vote.
A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman
Suzanna Ibarra, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #603-25: Award of Professional
Services Agreement for a Citywide Service Level and Staffing Study to Raftelis
in the Amount of $156,500.00.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman
Joe Clement, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat
Mudron and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Nay: Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Juan Moreno and
Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman
Approval of Purchase of Four (4) Heavy-Duty Dump-Plow 604-25
Bodies from Henderson Products in the Amount $565,424.20
Attachments: Approver Report
Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Phase III Professional 605-25
Engineering Services for the Houbolt Road (US Route 6 -
I-80) Roadway Reconstruction Project - MFT Section No.
16-00503-00-PV to Civiltech Engineering Inc. in the Amount
of $296,695.86 and Payment Request No. 27 and Final in the
Amount of $392,850.96
Attachments: Approver Report
Approval of Change Order No. 2 for the 2023 Sidewalk / Curb 606-25
Replacement Project Contract B to Davis Concrete
Construction Co. in the Amount $15,352.92 and Payment
Request No. 4 and Final in the Amount of $29,902.37
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Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Contract for the Purchase and Installation of the 607-25
HVAC Replacement of Five Roof Top Units at Slammers
Stadium to Anchor Mechanical, Inc. in the Amount of
$242,041.80
Attachments: Westside Mechanical Proposal
Depue Mechanical Inc Proposal
Anchor Mechanical Inc Proposal
Approver Report
Award of Contract for the Former Stadium Club 608-25
Asbestos/Lead Abatement Project to Nationwide
Environmental & Demo, LLC in the amount of $227,700.00
Attachments: Bid Tab_.pdf
491_PD_BID_REVIEW_.pdf
Approver Report
Award of Payment for the Joliet Area Historical Museum 609-25
Gallery Ceiling Repair and Painting Project to Cosgrove
Construction Inc. in the Amount of $69,275.00
Attachments: Joliet Area Historical Museum Gallery Ceiling
Repair.docx_Redacted.pdf
Approver Report
Award of Professional Services Agreement for the Southeast 610-25
Joliet Sanitary District Water System Improvements Project
to Baxer & Woodman Inc. in the Amount of $181,600.00
Attachments: 1 PSA, SEJSD WM Design, B&W_Redacted
Approver Report
Award of Professional Services Agreement for Professional 611-25
Engineering Support Services to Baxter & Woodman Inc. in
the Amount of $100,000.00
Attachments: 1 PSA, B&W, Professional Engineering Support
Services_Redacted
Approver Report
Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services 612-25
Agreement for the 2025 Water and Sewer Financial Planning
Services to Burns & McDonnell Engineering Co Inc. in the
Amount of $20,000.00
Attachments: Approver Report
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Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Garnsey Park 613-25
Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program to Hoerr
Construction Inc. in the Amount of $299,346.40
Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Contract to Jeffrey Prah Engineering Services for 614-25
Audio Visual Engineering Services in the Amount of
$73,500.00
Attachments: City of Joliet QUOTE -102025R_Redacted.pdf
Approver Report
Approval of Amendment No 1 for the Phase III Engineering 615-25
Services for Chicago Street Streetscape (Jefferson Street -
Cass Street) City Square, and Watermain Improvements to
V3 Companies in an Amount not to Exceed $150,000.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Consent Agenda Items Approved
A motion was made by Councilman Joe Clement, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri
Reardon, to approve all said Consent Agenda items except 603-25 which was voted on
separately.
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:
Approval of Change Order No. 2 for Chicago Street 616-25
Streetscape (Jefferson Street - Cass Street) City Square and
Watermain Improvements to Austin Tyler Construction Inc.
in the Amount of $579,861.02
Attachments: Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #616-25: Approval
of Change Order No. 2 for Chicago Street Streetscape (Jefferson Street - Cass
Street) City Square and Watermain Improvements to Austin Tyler Construction
Inc. in the Amount of $579,861.02.
The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman
Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman
Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan
Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Abstain: Councilman Juan Moreno
Approval of Change Order No. 4 for the Houbolt Road (US 617-25
Route 6 - I-80) Roadway Reconstruction Project - MFT
Section No. 16-00503-00-PV to D Construction Inc, a
Deduction in the Amount of ($2,242,739.71), and Payment
Request No. 25 and Final in the Amount of $1,812,604.25
Attachments: Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by
Councilman Joe Clement, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #617-25: Approval of
Change Order No. 4 for the Houbolt Road (US Route 6 - I-80) Roadway
Reconstruction Project - MFT Section No. 16-00503-00-PV to D Construction
Inc, a Deduction in the Amount of ($2,242,739.71), and Payment Request No.
25 and Final in the Amount of $1,812,604.25.
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
LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
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 a Variation of Use to Allow a 619-25
Mixed-Use Structure, Located at 616 Williamson Avenue
(ZBA 2025-35)
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Attachments: Ordinance - Variation of Use ZBA 2025-35.docx
ZBA Staff Report Packet 2025-35.pdf
Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes 09-18-25.pdf
Approver Report
Dustin Anderson explained why staff does not recommend approval of this item.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by
Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to deny COUNCIL MEMO #619-25: Ordinance
Approving a Variation of Use to Allow a Mixed-Use Structure, Located at 616
Williamson Avenue (ZBA 2025-35).
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
Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow a Truck 620-25
and Trailer Parking and Storage Lot, Located West of Vera
Court, South of Oak Leaf Street (ZBA 2025-46)
Attachments: Ordinance - Special Use Permit ZBA 2025-46.docx
Concept Plan 2025-46.pdf
ZBA Staff Report Packet 2025-46 2025-47.pdf
Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes 10-16-25.pdf
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by
Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #620-25:
Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow a Truck and Trailer Parking
and Storage Lot, Located West of Vera Court, South of Oak Leaf Street (ZBA
2025-46). (Ordinance 18803)
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
Ordinance Approving a Special Exception to Allow a 621-25
Roof-Mounted Solar Installation, Located at 3300 Channahon
Road (ZBA 2025-49)
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Attachments: Ordinance - Special Exception ZBA 2025-49.docx
Concept Plan 2025-49.pdf
ZBA Staff Report Packet 2025-49.pdf
Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes 10-16-25.pdf
Approver Report
Dustin Anderson answered Councilman Hug's questions for clarification.
Councilwoman Ibarra made a comment on the staff report mentioning it will not
have a negative impact on the surrounding neighborhood.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #621-25: Ordinance
Approving a Special Exception to Allow a Roof-Mounted Solar Installation,
Located at 3300 Channahon Road (ZBA 2025-49). (Ordinance 18804)
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 Accepting the 2025 Powering the Holidays Grant 623-25
from the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus in Partnership with
ComEd for the 2025 Grant Fiscal Year
Attachments: Resolution
Recipient Assurances and Requirements 2025 Powering the
Holidays.pdf
Grant Acceptance Form 2025 Powering the
Holidays_Joliet.pdf
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by
Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #623-25: Resolution
Accepting the 2025 Powering the Holidays Grant from the Metropolitan Mayors
Caucus in Partnership with ComEd for the 2025 Grant Fiscal Year. (Resolution
8219)
The motion carried by the following vote:
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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 624-25
Intergovernmental Agreement Between Central Will
Dial-A-Ride and the County of Will and the Acceptance of
Grant Funds under Title XX of the Social Security Act
Attachments: Resolution Para-transit & Title XX Acceptance
Central Will Dial A Ride IGA.pdf
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by
Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #624-25: Resolution
Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement Between Central
Will Dial-A-Ride and the County of Will and the Acceptance of Grant Funds
under Title XX of the Social Security Act. (Resolution 8220)
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 Intergovernmental Agreement with 625-25
the Illinois Department of Transportation for the I-80 at IL
Route 53 (Chicago Street) Interchange Improvement Project
Attachments: Resolution
IDOT IGA I-80 at IL 53 Interchange.pdf
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Juan Moreno, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #625-25: Resolution
Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois Department of
Transportation for the I-80 at IL Route 53 (Chicago Street) Interchange
Improvement Project. (Resolution 8221)
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 Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with 626-25
the Illinois Department of Transportation for the I-80 at Des
Plaines River Improvement Project
Attachments: Resolution
IDOT IGA I-80 at Des Plaines River.pdf
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilman Juan Moreno, seconded by Councilwoman
Jan Hallums Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #626-25: Resolution
Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois Department of
Transportation for the I-80 at Des Plaines River Improvement Project.
(Resolution 8222)
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 Approval and Execution of a Project 627-25
Labor Agreement with the Will & Grundy Counties Building
Trades Council and the Three Rivers Construction Alliance
for Joliet Projects in the Alternative Water Source Program
Attachments: Resolution
2025-PLA-City of Joliet Water Draft 10-30-25
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by
Councilman Juan Moreno, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #627-25: Resolution
Authorizing Approval and Execution of a Project Labor Agreement with the Will
& Grundy Counties Building Trades Council and the Three Rivers Construction
Alliance for Joliet Projects in the Alternative Water Source Program. (Resolution
8223)
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 Intergovernmental Agreement with 628-25
the Illinois Department of Transportation for the I-80 at
Chicago Street Interchange - IDOT Contract No. 62F94 /
JN-126-010
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Attachments: Resolution
JN126-010 62F94 City of Joliet Agreement
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Juan Moreno, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #628-25: Resolution
Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois Department of
Transportation for the I-80 at Chicago Street Interchange - IDOT Contract No.
62F94 / JN-126-010. (Resolution 8224)
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 Intergovernmental Agreement with 629-25
the Illinois Department of Transportation for the I-80 at Des
Plaines River Bridge Project - IDOT Contract No. 62R23 /
JN-126-005
Attachments: Resolution
JN126-005 62R23 City of Joliet Agreement
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Larry E. Hug, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #629-25: Resolution
Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois Department of
Transportation for the I-80 at Des Plaines River Bridge Project - IDOT Contract
No. 62R23 / JN-126-005. (Resolution 8225)
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:
The City Manager recognized the promotion of Sgt. Pauly and congratulated him, mentioned
the City Square tree moving to be used for the Lighting Ceremony, spoke on the Holiday
Lights map for residents to be a part of, and a Happy Thanksgiving and City Hall will be
closed next Thursday and Friday in observance of the holiday.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Bipin Sharma - spoke on Council Memo #619-25 and explained what he was planning for this
property
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DiAnn Matter - spoke regarding concerns with Love's Truck Stop
Dennis C - spoke on Council Memo 619-25 and confusion as to why it was denied.
Jim Roolf - spoke about Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee's first community
workshop and upcoming workshops in December and January - encouraging residents to
attend and participate.
Cathy Garthus - spoke about her struggles since her mother's passing.
Blaine - spoke on assisting those who are having trouble in the City.
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 - Happy Thanksgiving to everyone, support small business Saturday
and come out to the Light up the Holidays parade.
Councilman Clement - Happy Thanksgiving to everyone
Councilman Hug - spoke on item 603-25, and Happy Thanksgiving to everyone
Councilwoman Ibarra - spoke on Council Memo 603-25, praised the East Side road crew for
their work on street sweeping, also mentioned she donated a turkey to Salvation Army, and
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone
Councilman Moreno - Happy Thanksgiving to everyone
Councilman Mudron - Happy Thanksgiving to everyone
Councilwoman Quillman - Happy Thanksgiving to everyone, and prayers to those missing a
family member this year.
Councilwoman Reardon - Happy Thanksgiving to everyone, and Happy Anniversary to her
husband.
Mayor D'Arcy - spoke about attendance at the Veteran's ceremony at Joliet Central, speaking
at Veteran's ceremony at Tezak's Funeral Home, and the Tree Lighting Ceremony on the 28th
of November, and Happy Thanksgiving to everyone
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri
Reardon, to adjourn.
The motion carried by the following vote:
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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
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
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convenience.
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Agenda
City of Joliet
City Council Meeting
Meeting Agenda
MAYOR TERRY D'ARCY
MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILMAN JUAN MORENO (10/1/2025 - 12/31/2025)
COUNCILMAN CESAR CARDENAS
COUNCILMAN JOE CLEMENT
COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG
COUNCILWOMAN SUZANNA IBARRA
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, November 18, 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:
Pastor De'Andre Robinson, New Beginnings Christ Church
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:
ROLL CALL:
MAYOR:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS:
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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:
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance
Public Service
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes:
Attachments: Pre-Council Meeting Minutes - October 20, 2025.pdf
City Council Meeting Minutes - October 21, 2025.pdf
Pre-Council Meeting Minutes - November 3, 2025.pdf
City Council Meeting Minutes - November 4, 2025.pdf
Approver Report
Invoices to be Paid
Attachments: Invoices 11.18.2025.pdf
Approver Report
Award of Contract for the 2025-2026 Tree Removal and Stump 600-25
Grinding Project to Arbor Tek Landscape Services Inc., in the
Amount of $99,981.56
Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Contract for the 2025-2026 Tree Trimming (East) Project 601-25
to Arbor Tek Landscape Services Inc., in the Amount of
$92,530.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Contract for the 2025-2026 Tree Trimming (West) Project 602-25
to Arbor Tek Landscape Services Inc., in the Amount of
$58,606.00
Attachments: Approver Report
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Award of Professional Services Agreement for a Citywide Service 603-25
Level and Staffing Study to Raftelis in the Amount of $156,500.00
Attachments: Raftelis Scope.pdf
Agreement for Professional Services - Raftelis.docx
Approver Report
Approval of Purchase of Four (4) Heavy-Duty Dump-Plow Bodies 604-25
from Henderson Products in the Amount $565,424.20
Attachments: Approver Report
Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Phase III Professional 605-25
Engineering Services for the Houbolt Road (US Route 6 - I-80)
Roadway Reconstruction Project - MFT Section No.
16-00503-00-PV to Civiltech Engineering Inc. in the Amount of
$296,695.86 and Payment Request No. 27 and Final in the
Amount of $392,850.96
Attachments: Approver Report
Approval of Change Order No. 2 for the 2023 Sidewalk / Curb 606-25
Replacement Project Contract B to Davis Concrete Construction
Co. in the Amount $15,352.92 and Payment Request No. 4 and
Final in the Amount of $29,902.37
Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Contract for the Purchase and Installation of the HVAC 607-25
Replacement of Five Roof Top Units at Slammers Stadium to
Anchor Mechanical, Inc. in the Amount of $242,041.80
Attachments: Westside Mechanical Proposal
Depue Mechanical Inc Proposal
Anchor Mechanical Inc Proposal
Approver Report
Award of Contract for the Former Stadium Club Asbestos/Lead 608-25
Abatement Project to Nationwide Environmental & Demo, LLC in
the amount of $227,700.00
Attachments: Bid Tab_.pdf
491_PD_BID_REVIEW_.pdf
Approver Report
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Award of Payment for the Joliet Area Historical Museum Gallery 609-25
Ceiling Repair and Painting Project to Cosgrove Construction Inc.
in the Amount of $69,275.00
Attachments: Joliet Area Historical Museum Gallery Ceiling
Repair.docx_Redacted.pdf
Approver Report
Award of Professional Services Agreement for the Southeast Joliet 610-25
Sanitary District Water System Improvements Project to Baxer &
Woodman Inc. in the Amount of $181,600.00
Attachments: 1 PSA, SEJSD WM Design, B&W_Redacted
Approver Report
Award of Professional Services Agreement for Professional 611-25
Engineering Support Services to Baxter & Woodman Inc. in the
Amount of $100,000.00
Attachments: 1 PSA, B&W, Professional Engineering Support
Services_Redacted
Approver Report
Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services 612-25
Agreement for the 2025 Water and Sewer Financial Planning
Services to Burns & McDonnell Engineering Co Inc. in the Amount
of $20,000.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Garnsey Park Sanitary 613-25
Sewer Rehabilitation Program to Hoerr Construction Inc. in the
Amount of $299,346.40
Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Contract to Jeffrey Prah Engineering Services for Audio 614-25
Visual Engineering Services in the Amount of $73,500.00
Attachments: City of Joliet QUOTE -102025R_Redacted.pdf
Approver Report
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Approval of Amendment No 1 for the Phase III Engineering 615-25
Services for Chicago Street Streetscape (Jefferson Street - Cass
Street) City Square, and Watermain Improvements to V3
Companies in an Amount not to Exceed $150,000.00
Attachments: Approver Report
AGENDA ITEM:
Approval of Change Order No. 2 for Chicago Street Streetscape 616-25
(Jefferson Street - Cass Street) City Square and Watermain
Improvements to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the Amount of
$579,861.02
Attachments: Approver Report
Approval of Change Order No. 4 for the Houbolt Road (US Route 6 617-25
- I-80) Roadway Reconstruction Project - MFT Section No.
16-00503-00-PV to D Construction Inc, a Deduction in the Amount
of ($2,242,739.71), and Payment Request No. 25 and Final in the
Amount of $1,812,604.25
Attachments: Approver Report
LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
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:
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Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to Allow a Mixed-Use 619-25
Structure, Located at 616 Williamson Avenue (ZBA 2025-35)
Attachments: Ordinance - Variation of Use ZBA 2025-35.docx
ZBA Staff Report Packet 2025-35.pdf
Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes 09-18-25.pdf
Approver Report
Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow a Truck and 620-25
Trailer Parking and Storage Lot, Located West of Vera Court,
South of Oak Leaf Street (ZBA 2025-46)
Attachments: Ordinance - Special Use Permit ZBA 2025-46.docx
Concept Plan 2025-46.pdf
ZBA Staff Report Packet 2025-46 2025-47.pdf
Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes 10-16-25.pdf
Approver Report
Ordinance Approving a Special Exception to Allow a Roof-Mounted 621-25
Solar Installation, Located at 3300 Channahon Road (ZBA
2025-49)
Attachments: Ordinance - Special Exception ZBA 2025-49.docx
Concept Plan 2025-49.pdf
ZBA Staff Report Packet 2025-49.pdf
Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes 10-16-25.pdf
Approver Report
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution Accepting the 2025 Powering the Holidays Grant from 623-25
the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus in Partnership with ComEd for the
2025 Grant Fiscal Year
Attachments: Resolution
Recipient Assurances and Requirements 2025 Powering the
Holidays.pdf
Grant Acceptance Form 2025 Powering the Holidays_Joliet.pdf
Approver Report
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Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental 624-25
Agreement Between Central Will Dial-A-Ride and the County of
Will and the Acceptance of Grant Funds under Title XX of the
Social Security Act
Attachments: Resolution Para-transit & Title XX Acceptance
Central Will Dial A Ride IGA.pdf
Approver Report
Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the 625-25
Illinois Department of Transportation for the I-80 at IL Route 53
(Chicago Street) Interchange Improvement Project
Attachments: Resolution
IDOT IGA I-80 at IL 53 Interchange.pdf
Approver Report
Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the 626-25
Illinois Department of Transportation for the I-80 at Des Plaines
River Improvement Project
Attachments: Resolution
IDOT IGA I-80 at Des Plaines River.pdf
Approver Report
Resolution Authorizing Approval and Execution of a Project Labor 627-25
Agreement with the Will & Grundy Counties Building Trades
Council and the Three Rivers Construction Alliance for Joliet
Projects in the Alternative Water Source Program
Attachments: Resolution
2025-PLA-City of Joliet Water Draft 10-30-25
Approver Report
Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the 628-25
Illinois Department of Transportation for the I-80 at Chicago Street
Interchange - IDOT Contract No. 62F94 / JN-126-010
Attachments: Resolution
JN126-010 62F94 City of Joliet Agreement
Approver Report
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Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the 629-25
Illinois Department of Transportation for the I-80 at Des Plaines
River Bridge Project - IDOT Contract No. 62R23 / JN-126-005
Attachments: Resolution
JN126-005 62R23 City of Joliet Agreement
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:
CLOSED SESSION to discuss the following subjects:
PERSONNEL: The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or
dismissal of specific City employees (5 ILCS 5/120/2(c)(1)).
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING: Collective negotiating matters and salary schedules for one or
more classes of City employees (5 ILCS 5/120/2(c)(2)).
LAND ACQUISITION or CONVEYANCE: The purchase or lease of real property for the use of
the City, including whether a particular parcel should be acquired, or the setting of a price for
the sale or lease of property owned by the City (5ILCS 5/120/2(c)(5,6)).
PENDING or THREATENED LITIGATION: A pending legal action against, affecting or on
behalf of the City or a similar legal action that is probable or imminent (5 ILCS 5/120/2(c)(11)).
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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