Joliet Police Board Actions Pending; Comprehensive Plan Committee Reviews Urban3 Findings
The only Joliet government body with published decisions in the past two weeks was the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee, which met July 1 and discussed consulting firm Urban3's findings on land use, zoning, housing types, and affordability. No substantive policy decisions were made; the committee unanimously approved minutes from its June 3 meeting and unanimously approved adjournment.
Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met twice in late June, but minutes have not yet been published for either session, so outcomes are not yet confirmed.
On June 22, the board was scheduled to vote on approving the Joliet Police Department's 2026-2028 new hire eligibility list (item TMP-10016). Public comment was accepted on the agenda item before the vote. The result is not available in published minutes.
On June 30, the board was scheduled to review the promotion of James Durham from Master Patrol Officer to Sergeant and to discuss updates or changes regarding promotional preference points for the department. Again, minutes have not been published, so the outcomes are not confirmed.
Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee
The committee's July 1 discussion centered on findings from Urban3, a consulting firm, covering land use, zoning, housing types, and affordability. The discussion did not produce any votes on policy changes. The only actions taken were approval of the June 3 meeting minutes and adjournment, both by unanimous vote.
Coming Up
Several significant meetings are scheduled for July 6 and July 7, with agendas now published:
July 6 — Public Service Committee: The committee will review contracts totaling roughly $560,000, including the purchase of two DPW specialty trucks for $272,143, six vehicles from Ron Tirapelli Ford for $288,318, a $14,999 amendment to engineering services for the Joliet Centralized Traffic Management System, and a $97,620 change order and final payment for County Line Road improvements. A resolution designating an honorary street name for Les Cheney is also on the agenda.
July 6 — Pre-Council Meeting: The council will review land use ordinances including resubdivision and final plat approvals for Vista Ridge Phase 3, a special use permit for a duplex at 1216 Fairview Avenue, and creation of the Rock Run Collection Business District. Expenditure items mirror the Public Service Committee agenda, plus a $50,000 payment to the Will County Center for Economic Development.
July 7 — Public Safety Committee: The committee will consider a $654,217.80 purchase of cots, stair chairs, and defibrillators from Stryker Medical for the fire department. Other items include a letter of understanding with IDOT for fire standpipe maintenance on the I-80 Des Plaines River Bridge project, mutual aid agreements with Elwood and Channahon fire districts, grant resolutions for tobacco enforcement and FOID card processing, and a declaration of surplus property from the Tri-County Auto Theft Taskforce.
July 7 — City Council Meeting: The council will review zoning ordinances for Vista Ridge Phase 3 and 580 Caton Farm, along with the same vehicle purchases, traffic management payment of $14,999.24 to Iteris Inc., and a $97,620.74 roadway improvement payment for County Line Road (Van Dyke/Kennedy).
All upcoming items listed are from published agendas; final votes and outcomes will depend on the meetings themselves.
Earlier weeks
- week of 2026-06-29 — Joliet Committee Greenlights Minutes; Upcoming Votes Target $560K Vehicles, $654K Rescue Gear
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