Committee on Citizens with Disabilities
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · July 16, 2024
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
1:00 PM
City Hall, Council Chambers
Committee on Citizens with Disabilities
Committee Members
Tony Arellano
Pam Heavens
Billie Jo Adams
Kim Hudgens
John Jamontas
Gary Jones
Veronica Pollard
Riley Spreadburry
Sherry Voight
Steven Voight
Committee on Citizens with Disabilities Meeting Minutes - Final July 16, 2024
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Committee on Citizens with Disabilities Meeting Minutes - Final July 16, 2024
THIS COMMITTEE MEETING WAS CANCELLED - DUE TO SIX COMMITTEE MEMBERS
NOT ABLE TO ATTEND, NO QUORUM WAS REACHED. THIS AGENDA WILL BE ADDED
TO THE SEPTEMBER COMMITTEE MEETING INSTEAD.
Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov.
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Committee on Citizens with Disabilities Meeting Minutes TMP-7338
4-16-24
Attachments: Committee on Citizens with Disabilities Meeting Minutes -
4-16-24.pdf
Committee on Citizens with Disabilities Meeting Minutes TMP-7524
5-21-2024
Attachments: Minutes May 21, 2024
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 Committee members 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 meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
AGENDA ITEMS
Resolution of Frequency and Schedule of Committee TMP-7528
Meeting
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
DISCUSSION: Accessibility Concerns at local Parks and TMP-7529
Playgrounds
DISCUSSION: Housing Availability for Seniors and Disabled TMP-7534
Persons
PUBLIC COMMENT
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 Committee members 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 meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
ADJOURNMENT
This meeting will be held in an accessible location. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Christa M.
Desiderio, City Clerk, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 at (815) 724-3780.
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Agenda
City of Joliet
Committee on Citizens with Disabilities
Meeting Agenda
Committee Members
Tony Arellano
Pam Heavens
Billie Jo Adams
Kim Hudgens
John Jamontas
Gary Jones
Veronica Pollard
Riley Spreadburry
Sherry Voight
Steven Voight
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 1:00 PM City Hall, Council Chambers
Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov.
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Committee on Citizens with Disabilities Meeting Minutes 4-16-24 TMP-7338
Attachments: Committee on Citizens with Disabilities Meeting Minutes -
4-16-24.pdf
Committee on Citizens with Disabilities Meeting Minutes 5-21-2024 TMP-7524
Attachments: Minutes May 21, 2024
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 Committee members 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 meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
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Committee on Citizens with Disabilities Meeting Agenda July 16, 2024
AGENDA ITEMS
Resolution of Frequency and Schedule of Committee Meeting TMP-7528
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
DISCUSSION: Accessibility Concerns at local Parks and TMP-7529
Playgrounds
DISCUSSION: Housing Availability for Seniors and Disabled TMP-7534
Persons
PUBLIC COMMENT
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 Committee members 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 meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
ADJOURNMENT
This meeting will be held in an accessible location. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Christa M.
Desiderio, City Clerk, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 at (815) 724-3780.
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