City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · December 16, 2025
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, December 16, 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 December 16, 2025
Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov.
INVOCATION:
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:
ROLL CALL:
Mayor D'Arcy recognized Joseph 'JoJo' Awinongya Jr. for his accomplishments.
JoJo shared his recent experiences and accomplishments with everyone.
Councilman Clement congratulated him.
Councilman Hug also congratulated him, as did Councilman Moreno.
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 Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna
Ibarrato approve the agenda as written with the following change - removal of 657-25 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:
Reappointment to the Committee on Citizens with
Disabilities
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Attachments: Reappointment to the Committee on Citizens with Disabilities
.pdf
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to reappoint Pam Heavens, Kim Hudgens and
Gary Jones to the Committee on Citizens with Disabilities.
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 Plan Commission
Attachments: Reappointment to the Plan Commission .pdf
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Joe Clement, to reappoint Jeff Crompton to the Plan 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 Tree Advisory Board
Attachments: Reappointment to the Tree Advisory Board.pdf
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman
Jan Hallums Quillman, to reappoint Ronald Van Dyke to the Tree Advisory
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 Zoning Board of Appeals
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Attachments: Reappointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals .pdf
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to reappoint Edward F. Hennessy and Bob
Nachtrieb to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
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
MAYOR PRO TEM:
A motion was made by Councilman Juan Moreno, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas,
to approve Councilman Pat Mudron as the next Mayor Pro Tem for the term of January 1,
2026 - March 31, 2026..
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:
Communication, Technology & Information Systems
Councilwoman Reardon gave a brief overview of the Diversity & Community Relations
Committee meeting held December 3, 2025 in Council Chambers.
Chris Sternal, Director of IT, elaborated on an item.
Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/6155?view_id=6&redirect=true
Finance
Councilman Mudron gave a brief overview of the Finance Committee meeting held December
16, 2025 in Council Chambers.
Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/6170?view_id=6&redirect=true
Public Assets
Councilwoman Ibarra gave a brief overview of the Public Assets Committee meeting held
December 15, 2025 in the Executive Conference Room.
Public Service
Councilman Mudron gave a brief overview of the Public Service Committee meeting held
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December 15, 2025 in Council Chambers.
Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/6166?view_id=6&redirect=true
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes:
Attachments: Pre-Council Meeting Minutes - November 17, 2025.pdf
City Council Meeting Minutes - November 18, 2025.pdf
Approver Report
Invoices to be Paid
Attachments: Invoices 12.16.25.pdf
Approver Report
2026 Joliet City Council Meeting Schedule
Attachments: 2026 JOLIET COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE.doc
Approver Report
Request to Approve Funding for Public Safety PC 650-25
Replacement in an Amount Not to Exceed $250,000.00
Request to Approve Funding for Public Safety PC Replacement in an Amount
Not to Exceed $250,000.00
Attachments: Getac S410 Per Unit Cost and Specs.pdf
Lenovo Pub Safety Per Unit Cost and Specs.pdf
Approver Report
Award of Contract to Orbis Solutions, Inc for Surveillance 651-25
System Hardware and Installation at the Ottawa Street
Parking Deck in the Amount of $116,927.90
Award of Contract to Orbis Solutions, Inc for Surveillance System Hardware and
Installation at the Ottawa Street Parking Deck in the Amount of $116,927.90
Attachments: Orbis Quote for Ottawa Street Parking Deck Cameras.pdf
Approver Report
Award of Contract for the 2025 Large Water Meter 652-25
Replacement Program to United Meters Inc. in the Amount of
$242,501.00
Award of Contract for the 2025 Large Water Meter Replacement Program to
United Meters Inc. in the Amount of $242,501.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Contract for the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation 653-25
project for the 2026 Watermain Replacement Program to
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National Power Rodding Corp. in the Amount of $737,425.00,
and Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services
Agreement for the 2026 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation
Program with RJN Group Inc for an Amount not to exceed of
$69,900.00
Award of Contract for the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation project for the 2026
Watermain Replacement Program to National Power Rodding Corp. in the
Amount of $737,425.00, and Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services
Agreement for the 2026 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program with RJN Group
Inc for an Amount not to exceed of $69,900.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Approval of Professional Services Agreement for Preliminary 654-25
Engineering for the 2027 Water System Rehabilitation
Program to Baxter & Woodman Inc. in the Amount of
$898,700.00
Approval of Professional Services Agreement for Preliminary Engineering for the
2027 Water System Rehabilitation Program to Baxter & Woodman Inc. in the
Amount of $898,700.00
Attachments: BW redacted PSA 2027 WMRP PD
Approver Report
Approval of Amendment No. 3 for the IDOT - I-80 655-25
Reconstruction Coordination and Joliet Water and Sewer
Relocation Feasibility Study Professional Services
Agreement to V3 Companies in the Amount of $50,000.00
Approval of Amendment No. 3 for the IDOT - I-80 Reconstruction Coordination
and Joliet Water and Sewer Relocation Feasibility Study Professional Services
Agreement to V3 Companies in the Amount of $50,000.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Virginia Phase 1 656-25
Water Main Improvements Project to P.T. Ferro Construction
Co in the Amount of $211,531.40 and Pay Estimate No. 6 and
Final in the Amount of $636,005.01
Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Virginia Phase 1 Water Main
Improvements Project to P.T. Ferro Construction Co in the Amount of
$211,531.40 and Pay Estimate No. 6 and Final in the Amount of $636,005.01
Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Contract for the Bicentennial Park Theatre Stage 657-25
Rigging Replacement to Grand Stage Company in the
Amount of $117,000.00
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Attachments: Joliet Theatre Quote letter- 11-2025_Redacted.pdf
Approver Report
Councilwoman Quillman asked for clarification on why we did not bid it out.
Todd Lenzie provided clarification.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #657-25: Award of
Contract for the Bicentennial Park Theatre Stage Rigging Replacement to Grand
Stage Company in the Amount of $117,000.00 .
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman
Joe Clement, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman
Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan
Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Nay: Councilman Larry E. Hug
Authorization to Approve Draw 14 for Tax Increment 658-25
Financing District #7 in the Amount of $677,031.04
Authorization to Approve Draw 14 for Tax Increment Financing District #7 in the
Amount of $677,031.04
Attachments: RRC TIF Draw
Approver Report
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Consent Agenda Items Approved
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by Councilman Juan Moreno,
to approve all said Consent Agenda items except 657-25 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:
LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
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 Abating the Taxes Heretofore Levied for the Year 660-25
2025 to Pay Debt Service on $3,665,000 General Obligation
Bonds, Series 2020A and $93,595,000 General Obligation
Bonds Series 2022 of the City of Joliet, Will and Kendall
Counties, Illinois of the City of Joliet, Will and Kendall
Counties, Illinois
Ordinance Abating the Taxes Heretofore Levied for the Year 2025 to Pay Debt
Service on $3,665,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2020A and
$93,595,000 General Obligation Bonds Series 2022 of the City of Joliet, Will and
Kendall Counties, Illinois of the City of Joliet, Will and Kendall Counties, Illinois
Attachments: Bond Abatement Ordinance
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Joe
Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #660-25: Ordinance Abating the Taxes
Heretofore Levied for the Year 2025 to Pay Debt Service on $3,665,000 General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2020A and $93,595,000 General Obligation Bonds
Series 2022 of the City of Joliet, Will and Kendall Counties, Illinois of the City of
Joliet, Will and Kendall Counties, Illinois. (Ordinance 18808)
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 the 2026 Fiscal Year Budget for the 661-25
City of Joliet, Will and Kendall Counties, Illinois
Ordinance Approving the 2026 Fiscal Year Budget for the City of Joliet, Will and
Kendall Counties, Illinois
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Attachments: 2026 Budget Approval Ordinance
2026 Proposed Budget
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #661-25: Ordinance
Approving the 2026 Fiscal Year Budget for the City of Joliet, Will and Kendall
Counties, Illinois. (Ordinance 18809)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman
Joe Clement, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman
Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman
Sherri Reardon
Nay: Councilman Larry E. Hug and Councilwoman Jan Hallums
Quillman
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution Accepting a License Agreement from Canadian 663-25
National Railway Company for the Washington Street Water
Main Improvement Project
Resolution Accepting a License Agreement from Canadian National Railway
Company for the Washington Street Water Main Improvement Project
Attachments: Resolution
8849-W License
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #663-25: Resolution
Accepting a License Agreement from Canadian National Railway Company for
the Washington Street Water Main Improvement Project. (Resolution 8230)
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 Accepting a Grant of Temporary Easement from 664-25
the Joliet Park District for the Washington Street Water Main
Improvement Project
Resolution Accepting a Grant of Temporary Easement from the Joliet Park
District for the Washington Street Water Main Improvement Project
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Attachments: Resolution
Joliet Park District Temp Easement - Washington Street
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Mayor
Terry D'Arcy, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #664-25: Resolution Accepting a Grant
of Temporary Easement from the Joliet Park District for the Washington Street
Water Main Improvement Project. (Resolution 8231)
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 Accepting a License Agreement from Metra for 665-25
the Washington Street Water Main Improvement Project
Resolution Accepting a License Agreement from Metra for the Washington
Street Water Main Improvement Project
Attachments: Resolution
25-106 City of Joliet_License Agreement
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by
Councilman Juan Moreno, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #665-25: Resolution
Accepting a License Agreement from Metra for the Washington Street Water
Main Improvement Project. (Resolution 8232)
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 Authorized Agent for Purposes of 666-25
the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund
Resolution Appointing an Authorized Agent for Purposes of the Illinois Municipal
Retirement Fund
Attachments: Resolution
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by
Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #666-25: Resolution
Appointing an Authorized Agent for Purposes of the Illinois Municipal Retirement
Fund. (Resolution 8233)
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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 Authorizing the Execution of a Cost Sharing 667-25
Agreement with CenterPoint for PACE Bus Route 511
Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Cost Sharing Agreement with
CenterPoint for PACE Bus Route 511
Attachments: Resolution
2026-01-01 Pace Bus_City of Joliet_CenterPoint - Route 511
exp 2026-12-31.pdf
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Juan Moreno, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #667-25: Resolution
Authorizing the Execution of a Cost Sharing Agreement with CenterPoint for
PACE Bus Route 511. (Resolution 8234)
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 Release of Closed Session 668-25
Minutes
Resolution Authorizing the Release of Closed Session Minutes
Attachments: Resolution
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by
Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #668-25:
Resolution Authorizing the Release of Closed Session Minutes. (Resolution
8235)
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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CITY MANAGER:
The City Manager thanked the Finance department for all their work on on the budget and
thanked the Council for their input.
Kevin Sing, spoke on the hard work and dedication of staff, City Manager and Council.
The City Manager mentioned her attendance at Santa Send- Off this past Saturday along with
Councilwoman Quillman, she thanked Police and Fire for their work as well, reminded
residents that City Hall will be closed for Christmas and New Year's Day, thanked everyone
and wished a blessed and safe holiday.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Andrea Baumhardt - spoke on concerns about the proposed data center.
Timothy Antel - spoke on concerns about the proposed data center
Speaker - spoke on concerns about the proposed data center
Abby Vollmer - spoke on concerns about the proposed data center
Speaker - spoke on concerns about the proposed data center
Felix Ortiz - spoke on concerns about the proposed data center
Guillermo Rodriguez - spoke on concerns about the proposed data center
Isabel Gloria - spoke on concerns about the proposed data center
Noah Martinez - spoke on concerns about the proposed data center
Amy Vollmer - spoke on concerns about the proposed data center
Speaker - spoke on concerns about the proposed data center
Griselda Chavez - spoke on concerns about the proposed data center
Cathy Garthus - spoke on concerns about the proposed data center
Keith S. - spoke on concerns about the proposed data center
DiAnn Matter - spoke regarding concerns about Love's Truck stop
Speaker - spoke on concerns about the proposed data center
Jessica Juarez - spoke on concerns about the proposed data center
Speaker - spoke on concerns about the proposed data center
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Mallory DeSalvo - spoke on concerns about the proposed data center
Connor - spoke on concerns about the proposed data center
Speaker - spoke on concerns about the proposed data center
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 - thanked Rosemaria DiBenedetto as well, acknowledged those who
came out to speak, and wished everyone a Happy Holidays.
Councilman Clement- thanked Rosemaria DiBenedetto for her time at the City, mentioned his
and his daughter's attendance at Santa's Cops and the great turnout and thanked the Joliet
Police, and asked for updates on I-80 from IDOT in the new year and wished everyone a
Happy Holidays.
Councilman Hug - thanked everyone who came out to speak tonight, mentioned the
beginning of Hannukah and wished everyone a Happy Holidays.
Councilwoman Ibarra - thanked those who came out to speak tonight about the data center,
and wished everyone a Happy Holidays.
Councilman Moreno- mentioned his attendance at Santa Send-Off, and wished everyone a
Happy Holidays.
Councilman Mudron - spoke about the fundraiser concert for Daybreak at the Rialto that the
American Legion Band hosted last Sunday, he thanked Rosemaria DiBenedetto for her work,
and wished everyone a Happy Holidays.
Councilwoman Quillman - spoke about her attendance at Santa Send-Off, thanked the Joliet
East Fire Dept for their use of their old fashion fire truck, offered condolences for Maxine
Boykin's family, thanked those who came out to speak and wished everyone a Happy
Holidays.
Councilwoman Reardon - thanked Rosemaria DiBenedetto for her time at the City and wished
everyone a Happy Holidays.
Mayor D'Arcy - thanked all those who came out tonight to speak, thanked the City Manager
and the Finance department for their work on the budget, mentioned his attendance at the
PACE VanGo ribbon cutting, his attendance at Tomorrow Starts Today, attendance at the
grand opening of the new art gallery, and wished everyone a Happy Holidays.
ADJOURNMENT:
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Larry E.
Hug, to adjourn the meeting.
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
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
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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, December 16, 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:
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:
ROLL CALL:
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.
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APPOINTMENTS:
Reappointment to the Committee on Citizens with Disabilities
Attachments: Reappointment to the Committee on Citizens with Disabilities
.pdf
Approver Report
Reappointment to the Plan Commission
Attachments: Reappointment to the Plan Commission .pdf
Approver Report
Reappointment to the Tree Advisory Board
Attachments: Reappointment to the Tree Advisory Board.pdf
Approver Report
Reappointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals
Attachments: Reappointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals .pdf
Approver Report
MAYOR PRO TEM:
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Communication, Technology & Information Systems
Finance
Public Assets
Public Service
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes:
Attachments: Pre-Council Meeting Minutes - November 17, 2025.pdf
City Council Meeting Minutes - November 18, 2025.pdf
Approver Report
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Invoices to be Paid
Attachments: Invoices 12.16.25.pdf
Approver Report
2026 Joliet City Council Meeting Schedule
Attachments: 2026 JOLIET COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE.doc
Approver Report
Request to Approve Funding for Public Safety PC Replacement in 650-25
an Amount Not to Exceed $250,000.00
Attachments: Getac S410 Per Unit Cost and Specs.pdf
Lenovo Pub Safety Per Unit Cost and Specs.pdf
Approver Report
Award of Contract to Orbis Solutions, Inc for Surveillance System 651-25
Hardware and Installation at the Ottawa Street Parking Deck in the
Amount of $116,927.90
Attachments: Orbis Quote for Ottawa Street Parking Deck Cameras.pdf
Approver Report
Award of Contract for the 2025 Large Water Meter Replacement 652-25
Program to United Meters Inc. in the Amount of $242,501.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Contract for the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation project for 653-25
the 2026 Watermain Replacement Program to National Power
Rodding Corp. in the Amount of $737,425.00, and Amendment No.
1 to the Professional Services Agreement for the 2026 Sanitary
Sewer Rehabilitation Program with RJN Group Inc for an Amount
not to exceed of $69,900.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Approval of Professional Services Agreement for Preliminary 654-25
Engineering for the 2027 Water System Rehabilitation Program to
Baxter & Woodman Inc. in the Amount of $898,700.00
Attachments: BW redacted PSA 2027 WMRP PD
Approver Report
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Approval of Amendment No. 3 for the IDOT - I-80 Reconstruction 655-25
Coordination and Joliet Water and Sewer Relocation Feasibility
Study Professional Services Agreement to V3 Companies in the
Amount of $50,000.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Virginia Phase 1 Water 656-25
Main Improvements Project to P.T. Ferro Construction Co in the
Amount of $211,531.40 and Pay Estimate No. 6 and Final in the
Amount of $636,005.01
Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Contract for the Bicentennial Park Theatre Stage Rigging 657-25
Replacement to Grand Stage Company in the Amount of
$117,000.00
Attachments: Joliet Theatre Quote letter- 11-2025_Redacted.pdf
Approver Report
Authorization to Approve Draw 14 for Tax Increment Financing 658-25
District #7 in the Amount of $677,031.04
Attachments: RRC TIF Draw
Approver Report
AGENDA ITEM:
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 Abating the Taxes Heretofore Levied for the Year 2025 660-25
to Pay Debt Service on $3,665,000 General Obligation Bonds,
Series 2020A and $93,595,000 General Obligation Bonds Series
2022 of the City of Joliet, Will and Kendall Counties, Illinois of the
City of Joliet, Will and Kendall Counties, Illinois
Attachments: Bond Abatement Ordinance
Approver Report
Ordinance Approving the 2026 Fiscal Year Budget for the City of 661-25
Joliet, Will and Kendall Counties, Illinois
Attachments: 2026 Budget Approval Ordinance
2026 Proposed Budget
Approver Report
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution Accepting a License Agreement from Canadian 663-25
National Railway Company for the Washington Street Water Main
Improvement Project
Attachments: Resolution
8849-W License
Approver Report
Resolution Accepting a Grant of Temporary Easement from the 664-25
Joliet Park District for the Washington Street Water Main
Improvement Project
Attachments: Resolution
Joliet Park District Temp Easement - Washington Street
Approver Report
Resolution Accepting a License Agreement from Metra for the 665-25
Washington Street Water Main Improvement Project
Attachments: Resolution
25-106 City of Joliet_License Agreement
Approver Report
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Resolution Appointing an Authorized Agent for Purposes of the 666-25
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund
Attachments: Resolution
Approver Report
Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Cost Sharing Agreement 667-25
with CenterPoint for PACE Bus Route 511
Attachments: Resolution
2026-01-01 Pace Bus_City of Joliet_CenterPoint - Route 511
exp 2026-12-31.pdf
Approver Report
Resolution Authorizing the Release of Closed Session Minutes 668-25
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:
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:
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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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