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In a briefing of actionable items, the city manager listed multiple appointments (Historic Preservation Commission, Arts Commission, Fire Police Commission, Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Tree Advisory Board and the Will County Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium Authority/Rialto Theater) and proposed contract awards and purchases. Notable items on the upcoming agenda included:

- Annual VMware renewal to Heartland Business Systems: $59,730.88.
- Granicus products, services renewal and upfront implementation costs: $583,225.73 to be paid over three years.
- School-zone flasher materials (order 1) to Mobotrex Inc.: $41,597.
- Insurance brokerage services to Alliant Insurance Services: $40,500.
- Phase 1 engineering services for the Abe Street Bridge over Spring Creek to Willett Hoffman and Associates: $38,782 (and a related amendment showing a deduction of $14,035.08 and a final payment request of $6,335.45).
- Purchase of water metering equipment from Core & Main LP: $42,300.
- 24-inch check valves from LAI & Associates, Inc.: $36,300.
- John Deere mower assembly from Shorewood Home and Auto: $122,644.38.
- Purchase and installation of three 1-ton dump bodies from Henderson Products: $162,424.
- Change orders and schedule adjustments for the 2024 sidewalk/curb replacement projects (Central Joliet and Far West Side) with Deconstruction Inc.

The city manager also previewed two ordinances: a variation of use at 470 South Hames Avenue to allow wholesale business in a B-1 zoning district, and a special use permit for a cellular communications tower and ground equipment at 2500 Brandon Road. Resolutions included acceptance of a permanent utility easement for Heggie Park Phase 1 water-main work; appropriation of motor fuel tax funds for Abe Street Bridge engineering; approval of a $200,000 Will County Community Mental Health Board grant to fund the community mental health program; and a request to close State Route 171 for the 2025 Mexican Independence Day Parade.

Council members also discussed potential conflicts involving a newly seated council member employed by Austin Tyler. A councilmember asked that items tied to Austin Tyler be removed from the consent agenda so the new member could recuse, and staff confirmed those items will be pulled from consent going forward.

Later in the meeting, a motion and second were made to go into closed session “to discuss personnel, collective bargaining, land acquisition or conveyance, pending or threatened litigation,” after which the meeting would adjourn. The motion passed on a verbal roll-call with the following recorded votes: Councilman Cardenas, aye; Councilman Clement, aye; Councilman Hugg, aye; Councilwoman Abara, aye; Councilman Moreno, aye; Councilman Mudrin, aye; Councilwoman Quillman, aye. No further action was taken on the public record at the pre-council workshop.

The items previewed will appear on the full council agenda the following day for formal consideration and recorded votes.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Joliet Pre-Council Meeting May 19, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","City manager reviewed a slate of appointments and contract awards scheduled for the full council meeting, including multimillion-dollar multiyear IT and services renewals; council then voted to go into closed session to discuss personnel, bargaining, land and litigation.","taxTitle","Joliet, Will County, Illinois","taxId",2650,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6235676,"Joliet earns Gold Water Ambassador award; conservation program winners honored",172,306000,478000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3397004-19b9c53b344a4f7fe3ecfe1e3a5f8b58&start=306&end=478","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3397004-19b9c53b344a4f7fe3ecfe1e3a5f8b58/thumbnail_306000.jpg","/articles/6235676/Joliet/Will-County/Illinois/Joliet-earns-Gold-Water-Ambassador-award-conservation-program-winners-honored","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6235676-c801162a2a36ba6202a266e4c1199972/orig.mp4?Expires=1775539621&Signature=Cd5fhOHPl6KKBb9o5HabytCNHpWfYxh34sPozm-E4~ikjUhgC5uT8aizhzgtKWRFlyQwZHOHo5AbZiXWC5v8PGUjqnPjBBdVhIwlajCV-yETHyZow1AYx97i0CQ2FiNuiIv9Kx~DSDGbcRBtDWezy~k8X39a0Yf6cWR4LSy8BKksRAQ3-IvpOHaWklpAowiPa2Lf3hvxVzloo8VN-Ksmh88t2dZG9PLslAGrKKhjvygEmJKNebrn1MCV-6KNMpNBlJpDCeFGa-wodZZTQf9vD4Jv-eI-kjub8tCXY4cTcwBMbivj074evbVo9zcrNSk~vpGNuCYMT0sISlENmbwkMA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Joliet was presented the Illinois Section of the American Water Works Association (ISAWA) 2024 Gold Level Water Ambassador Award and recognized winners of its first-quarter 2025 water conservation incentive program at the May 19 pre-council workshop.

Lisonbee Swisher, director of public utilities for the City of Joliet, said the award recognizes the city’s efforts to educate residents following the switch to Lake Michigan source water. Annie Storey of the Illinois Section AWWA presented the award and described the statewide Water Ambassador program as an outreach and education effort for water operators, engineers and the public.

“We often turn on our tap and expect it to be there,” Annie Storey said, explaining the program’s goal of improving public understanding of water sources and conservation. Storey said Joliet achieved Gold status for the second consecutive year and was one of 26 utilities in Illinois to earn that level in 2024.

The council also honored winners of the city’s Q1 2025 water conservation incentives: adult winner Donna Adleman, recognized for inspecting her home for leaks, and a child winner, Clarence, who won the kids coloring challenge. Public utilities staff member Anne Grooms was thanked for coordinating the program.

Swisher encouraged residents to participate in upcoming Q2 outdoor-conservation challenges and in established programs such as the rain-barrel subsidy and the low-flow toilet rebate. City staff said the utilities department will staff booths at community events including Star Wars Days and Kids Fest, and will co-host a water-conservation-themed Slammers event in August with Will County Green.

No formal council action was taken on the presentation; the award and recognitions were ceremonial and informational.","The City of Joliet received the Illinois Section AWWA 2024 Gold Water Ambassador Award and recognized Q1 2025 winners of its water conservation incentive program during the May 19 pre-council workshop.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6235683,"Joliet mourns Sergeant Hollis Weller; council holds moment of silence",85,115000,200000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3397004-19b9c53b344a4f7fe3ecfe1e3a5f8b58&start=115&end=200","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3397004-19b9c53b344a4f7fe3ecfe1e3a5f8b58/thumbnail_115000.jpg","/articles/6235683/Joliet/Will-County/Illinois/Joliet-mourns-Sergeant-Hollis-Weller-council-holds-moment-of-silence","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6235683-097e182dc2632e3637c27cfc9b6e6dbf/orig.mp4?Expires=1775539621&Signature=KeSj60IlL1OxRkEzpQ7knWV4cNSSNvbh3o~6maJds1j7SUFQCW68Aq4VrpNdDx6LCEMcXIl~WQU82TEf-RXq-IxzpsXroNqyC2ujNFrA7saSxdZN-2d0em10f62jzdPCPtiqGvNCPYqyzOZJ~Dl1NoL-MifJJ5EwZ3unSGIiIn-sdVBp-swf0uIHabfXQE0xkpf~~4Tohs7zWEdgpL3EQc7s-YM7LWxy0BtZGe8wvS0Va~pF1cVBRN93OGFZ5gRq9oxTJroTcaP1keqOJoaKUL~G4DHGE~vlvWzvofW6y9RdR0qvrFL4cMwe~qZVY7qeNUf8GxCmWEAzucVLqQGRhw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City of Joliet announced the death of Sergeant Hollis Weller, a 20-year veteran of the Joliet Police Department, and observed a moment of silence at its May 19 pre-council workshop.

City staff opened the meeting by saying, “It’s with a very heavy heart that I share the tragic news of the passing of Sergeant Hollis Weller,” and then invited Joliet Police Chief Bill Evans to address the council.

“Sergeant Hollis Weller was killed in an automobile accident in Beecher, Illinois,” Joliet Police Chief Bill Evans told the council, noting Weller had served the department for 20 years and leaves behind a wife, Kathleen, and three children. Evans described Weller as “a valued and highly respected member of our department” and asked the public to keep the family in their thoughts and prayers.

Chief Evans also thanked multiple agencies for their support following the accident, including the mayor and city manager, the Joliet Fire Department, the Will County Sheriff’s Police, the Shorewood and Beecher police departments, the JJC Police Department, and members of the Illinois State Police. He singled out Lieutenant Colonel Jason Bradley and Major Dave Keltner of the Illinois State Police for assistance with the Joliet Police Traffic Unit and for escorting a procession back to Joliet.

Mayor Pro Tem closed the remarks with a brief moment of silence for Sergeant Weller.

The announcement and the chief’s remarks took place during the pre-council workshop; no formal council action was taken beyond the moment of silence.","The City of Joliet announced the death of Sergeant Hollis Weller, a 20-year veteran of the Joliet Police Department, and observed a moment of silence at its May 19 pre-council workshop. Police leaders thanked neighboring agencies for support.","actionData","errors"]

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Joliet council previews multiple contracts and appointments for Wednesday; votes to enter closed session

Joliet earns Gold Water Ambassador award; conservation program winners honored

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