City Of Joliet Board Of Fire And Police Commissioners To Meet July 16

Press release from the City of Joliet:

The City of Joliet, Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Special Meeting is Thursday, July 16, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Second Floor, at Joliet City Hall, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois.

Please see agenda below.

Pursuant to Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan, the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity's Guidelines recommend best practices that limit an in-person meeting to 50 people or less (Council Chambers allows for 18 members of the public) while adhering to social distancing guidelines. During meetings, any member of the public physically present in the Council Chambers in excess of the limit will be asked to wait in another room with live feed to the meeting until the Citizens To Be Heard on Agenda Items section or Public Comments section of the meeting.

Pursuant to the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity’s Guidelines, it is recommended that any individual appearing in-person wear a face-covering to cover their nose and mouth.

Comments can also be emailed in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. Please see the Public Comments section of the website for specific instructions.

ROLL CALL

APPROVAL OF 2020 MINUTES: March 9, May 4, May 27 and May 29, 2020

SECRETARY’S REPORT

NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page.

APPROVAL OF FIRE DEPARTMENT FINAL PROMOTIONS LIST AND SIGNATURE FOUR (4) FIRE DEPARTMENT PROMOTIONS

Openings and Council approval occurred prior to expiration of previous Promotional List for the following three. Their Effective dates are July 17, 2020

1. Captain Dave House to Battalion Chief House
2. Lieutenant Eric Kobe to Captain Kobe
3. Apparatus Operator Aaron Aguirre to Lieutenant Aguirre

Effective July 21, 2020:

Apparatus Operator Jeffrey Nagra to Lieutenant Nagra

7. NEW/OLD BUSINESS (Not for final action or recommendation)

8. EXECUTIVE SESSION

9. PUBLIC COMMENTS

NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page.

This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding items listed on the agenda, except for items listed under Public Hearing. Anyone speaking on an agenda item is entitled to speak for 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.

10. ADJOURNMENT

Steve Jones

Interim City Manager

This meeting is accessible to handicapped individuals. If you have a handicap and need assistance, please contact Christa Desiderio, City Clerk, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 (815-724-3780).

Commission Members: Chairman/Commissioner Herb Lande

Commissioner Brad Price

Commissioner Craig Purchase

Commissioner Todd Wooten

The City of Joliet is the third largest city in the state of Illinois, located just 45 miles southwest of Chicago’s Loop. Home to 149,386 residents, in addition to thriving businesses and attractions, the City of Joliet is easily accessible by rail, auto and bus transit. A perfect place to live, work and play, Joliet is constantly striving to promote growth and diversity. For more information on Joliet visit www.joliet.gov or call 815-724-4000.

This press release was produced by the City of Joliet. The views expressed here are the author’s own.