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Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Meeting – November 10, 2025

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DateMonday, November 10, 2025
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0:15

We're live.

0:21

Good.

0:22

Okay.

0:23

Okay, we're all set.

0:25

Pretty good.

0:29

Good evening.

0:30

Call to order the City of Joliet, Board of Fire and Police Commissioners.

0:35

Today is Monday, November 10th at 2025 at 5 01 p.m.

0:40

Roll call, please.

0:42

Chairman Adamowski.

0:43

Present.

0:44

Commissioner Landy.

0:45

Present.

0:46

And Commissioner Stefanovsky.

0:47

Present.

0:48

Okay, we have a quorum.

0:50

First up on the agenda is approval of minutes from October 14th, 2025.

0:55

Is there a motion to approve side minutes?

0:58

I'll motion it.

0:59

Second.

1:00

Okay.

1:02

Roll call, please.

1:04

Chairman Adamowski.

1:05

Aye.

1:06

Commissioner Landy.

1:07

Aye.

1:07

And Commissioner Stefansky.

1:09

Aye.

1:10

Okay.

1:10

Motion carries.

1:11

Next up is citizens to be heard on agenda items.

1:15

See none.

1:16

We will move on to a secretary's report.

1:19

Okay.

1:19

Secretary's report from the fire department.

1:23

We have a bunch of uh withdrawals and uh from the list.

1:28

Um for the fire department, applicant number 51, Samuel Rhodes withdrew on 114 of 25.

1:36

Applicant number 53, Alberto Rodriguez.

1:41

Withdrew on 730 of 25.

1:47

Sofia Glaubitz, applicant number 55, removed for failure to meet requirements on eleven seven of twenty-five.

1:58

Uh epic 57, Braden Glennon withdrew on 728 of 25.

2:05

Epicant 59, Noah Plunge removed.

2:09

Failure to meet requirements.

2:11

117 of 25.

2:14

Number 61, Marcus Du Boy, removed as of 11725 due to age requirements.

2:23

Applicant number sixty-two, Casey Dobchik withdrew on 1031 of 25.

2:30

App 63, Garrett Folk.

2:34

Removed failure to meet requirements on 117 of 25.

2:39

Applicant number 66, Mark Buchanan was removed for failure to meet requirements on 1029 of 25.

2:47

Applicant number 67 for Brizio.

2:51

Lens Landazuri withdrew on 728 of 25.

2:58

Applicant number 69, Bradley Janiek, removed as of 117 of 25 due to age requirements.

3:20

Applicant 77, Angelina Masciato was removed as of 1110 of 25 due to age requirements.

3:35

Removed as of 1110 of 25 due to age requirements.

3:57

Thank you, Mr.

3:58

Secretary.

3:59

Next up on the agenda is Joliet Police Department promotion.

4:05

Chief.

5:02

So move.

5:03

And I'll second that.

5:04

Roll call, please.

5:05

Chairman Adamowski.

5:07

Aye.

5:07

Commissioner Landy?

5:08

Aye.

5:09

And Commissioner Stefansky.

5:10

Aye.

5:11

Motion carries.

5:12

Congratulations.

5:14

Sergeant Pauli.

5:32

Nothing but time.

5:36

Congratulations.

5:40

Okay, next is the Joliet Fire Department promotion.

5:47

Good evening, everyone.

5:49

We just have one promotion tonight for the retirement of Lieutenant Chuck Gurl.

5:53

Um I have reviewed apparatus operator Justin Bill's personnel file and find no reason for him not to be promoted to lieutenant.

6:00

Is there a motion to approve the promotion of apparatus operator Justin Bill to Lieutenant Bill?

6:06

So moved.

6:07

And seconded.

6:08

Roll call, please.

6:09

Chairman Adamowski.

6:11

Aye.

6:12

Commissioner Landy.

6:13

Aye.

6:14

And Commissioner Stefansky.

6:15

Aye.

6:16

Motion carries.

6:17

Congratulations, Lieutenant Bill.

6:20

He's not present.

6:22

Okay.

6:22

No.

6:25

Okay.

6:25

Next up on the agenda is I need a motion to go into closed session for the purpose of the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees.

6:36

I'll motion that.

6:38

Second.

6:38

Roll call, please.

6:39

Chairman Adamowski.

6:41

Aye.

6:41

Commissioner Landy.

6:42

Aye.

6:43

And Commissioner Stefansky.

6:44

Aye.

6:45

Motion carries.

7:01

Okay, coming out of closed session to discuss personnel.

7:05

I need a motion to come back into open session at the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners meeting Monday, November 10th, 2025 at 518 p.m.

7:14

I'll motion that.

7:15

Second.

7:17

Uh roll call.

7:19

Chairman Adamowski.

7:20

Aye.

7:21

And Commissioner Landy.

7:22

Aye.

7:23

And Commissioner Stefansky.

7:24

Aye.

7:24

Okay, we are back in open session.

7:27

Next up on our agenda is hiring of police officers.

7:30

So we will go through the candidates.

7:33

First up is candidate number 46, Dominic Luciano.

7:37

Is there a motion to approve the hire of Dominic Luciano to the Joliet Police Department?

7:42

I'll motion it.

7:43

Second.

7:45

Chairman Adamowski.

7:46

Aye.

7:47

Commissioner Landy.

7:48

Aye.

7:48

And Commissioner Stefansky.

7:50

Aye.

7:50

Motion carries.

7:53

And he is uh number 46.

7:56

Dominic Luciano is hired pending uh completion of an aye and a physical exam.

8:03

Okay, next is candidate number 47, Andrew Marquez.

8:06

Is there a motion to approve the hiring of Andrew Marquez for the Joliet Police Department?

8:11

I will put motion that up.

8:14

Second.

8:16

And Chairman Adamowski.

8:18

No.

8:19

And Commissioner Landy?

8:21

No.

8:21

And Commissioner Stefansky.

8:23

No.

8:24

Motion fails.

8:25

Next is candidate number 48, Cameron Robertson.

8:28

Sir motion to approve the hire of Cameron Robertson to the Jolia Police Department.

8:32

I'll motion that.

8:33

Second.

8:35

Um Chairman Adamowski.

8:37

No.

8:38

Commissioner Landy?

8:39

No.

8:40

And Commissioner Stefansky.

8:41

No.

8:42

Motion fails.

8:43

Next is candidate number 49, Sarah Burrell.

8:46

Is there a motion to approve the hiring of Sarah Burrell to the Joliet Police Department?

8:50

Motion.

8:51

Second.

8:52

Chairman Adamowski.

8:53

Aye.

8:54

Commissioner Landy.

8:55

Aye.

8:55

And Commissioner Stefansky.

8:57

Aye.

8:57

Motion carries.

8:58

Very good.

8:59

Number uh applicant number 49, Sarah Burrell has been uh hired to the Jolia Police Department pending a successful IM physical exam.

9:10

Next is candidate number 52, Raheem Byfield.

9:14

Is there a motion to approve the hiring of Raheem Bifield to the Jolia Police Department?

9:17

I'll motion that.

9:19

Second.

9:20

Uh Chairman Adamowski.

9:22

No.

9:22

Commissioner Landy.

9:23

No.

9:24

And Commissioner Stefansky.

9:25

No.

9:26

Motion fails.

9:27

Next is candidate number 55, Alejandro Villegas.

9:31

Is there a motion to approve the hiring of Alejandro Villegas to the Joliet Police Department?

9:36

I'll motion that.

9:37

Second.

9:39

Chairman Adamowski.

9:40

Aye.

9:41

Commissioner Landy.

9:42

Aye.

9:42

And Commissioner Stefansky.

9:44

Aye.

9:44

Motion carries.

9:46

Applicant number 55, Alejandro Villegas is hired to Joliet Police Department pending a successful eye and physical exam.

9:55

Next is candidate number 59, Thomas Holsher.

10:00

Is there a motion to approve the hiring of Thomas Holcher to the Jolie Police Department?

10:02

Motion.

10:03

Second.

10:04

Chairman Adamowski.

10:05

No.

10:06

Commissioner Landy?

10:07

No.

10:08

And Commissioner Stefansky.

10:09

No.

10:10

Motion fails.

10:11

Next is candidate number 60, Andrew Bajarno.

10:14

Is there a motion to approve the hiring of Andrew Bajarno to the Jolia Police Department?

10:18

I'll motion it.

10:19

Second.

10:20

Chairman Adamowski.

10:22

No.

10:22

Commissioner Landy.

10:23

No.

10:24

And Commissioner Stefansky.

10:25

No.

10:26

Motion fails.

10:27

Next up is candidate number sixty two, Merrickal Stallworth.

10:30

Is there a motion to approve the hiring of Miracle Stallworth to Jolie Police Department?

10:34

I'll motion that.

10:35

Second.

10:36

And Chairman Adamowski.

10:38

No.

10:38

Commissioner Landy?

10:39

No.

10:39

And Commissioner Stefansky?

10:41

No.

10:42

Motion fails.

10:43

That concludes the hiring of police officers.

10:47

We do not have any new or old business.

10:49

Correct, Todd?

10:51

That's correct.

10:51

Okay.

10:52

Next up is public comment.

10:54

No public comment.

10:55

See none.

10:57

Is there a motion to adjourn?

10:59

I'll motion that.

11:00

Second.

11:00

All those in favor say aye.

11:02

Aye.

11:03

Aye.

11:03

Okay.

11:04

Motion carries.

11:05

Meeting adjourned at 5 22 p.m.

11:12

That's all she wrote.

11:14

Mad only got three.

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Summary of Proceedings

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Meeting – November 10, 2025

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners of Joliet met on Monday, November 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM in City Hall Council Chambers. Commissioners Quinn Adamowski, John Stefanski, and Herb Lande were present (quorum); Commissioners Tomas Ponce and Natalie Coleman were absent. The meeting covered approval of prior minutes, a detailed secretary's report on applicant status changes, two promotions, a closed session for personnel matters, and hiring decisions for nine police officer candidates. The meeting adjourned at 5:22 PM.

Approval of Minutes

  • Minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously (3-0) via motion by Stefanski, seconded by Lande.

Secretary's Report

  • Secretary/Commissioner Stefanski reported numerous withdrawals and removals from the fire and police applicant lists. Fire Department changes (13 total): #51 Samuel Rhodes withdrew (Nov 4), #53 Alberto Rodriguez withdrew (Jul 30), #55 Sophia Glaubitz removed – failure to meet requirements (Nov 7), #57 Braden Glennon withdrew (Jul 28), #59 Noah Plunge removed – failure to meet requirements (Nov 7), #61 Marcis DuBois removed – age requirements (Nov 7), #62 Casey Dobczyk withdrew (Oct 31), #63 Garrett Focht removed – failure to meet requirements (Nov 7), #66 Mark Buchanan removed – failure to meet requirements (Nov 7), #67 Fabrizio Dlandazuri withdrew (Jul 28), #69 Bradley Janiec removed – age requirements (Nov 7), #77 Angelina Maschietto removed – age requirements (Nov 10), #78 Kevin Janiec removed – age requirements (Nov 10). Police Department: #58 Travaughn Bosby removed – failure to meet requirements (Oct 30).

Promotions

  • Police Department – Sergeant: Officer Michael Pauly promoted to Sergeant. Police Chief Evans reviewed his work history and found no reason against promotion. Motion by Lande, seconded by Stefanski, carried 3-0.
  • Fire Department – Lieutenant: Apparatus Operator Justin Bill promoted to Lieutenant. Fire Chief Jeff Carey reviewed his personnel file and recommended promotion. Motion by Lande, seconded by Stefanski, carried 3-0. (Bill was not present.)

Closed Session

  • A motion to enter closed session for discussion of specific employee matters (5 ILCS 5/120/2(c)(1)) was made by Stefanski, seconded by Lande, and carried 3-0. The board reconvened in open session at approximately 5:18 PM with the same commissioners present.

Hiring of Police Officers

  • Following closed session, the board considered nine entry-level police officer candidates. All motions were made by Stefanski and seconded by Lande; voting was unanimous (3-0) on each. Results:
    • Dominic Luciano (#46): Hired conditionally pending successful vision and medical examinations.
    • Andrew Marquez (#47): Motion failed (3-0 nay).
    • Kameron Robertson (#48): Motion failed (3-0 nay).
    • Sarah Bourell (#49): Hired conditionally pending successful vision and medical examinations.
    • Raheem Byfield (#52): Motion failed (3-0 nay).
    • Alejandro Villegas (#55): Hired conditionally pending successful vision and medical examinations.
    • Thomas Hoelscher (#59): Motion failed (3-0 nay).
    • Andrew Bejarano (#60): Motion failed (3-0 nay).
    • Miracle Stallworth (#62): Motion failed (3-0 nay).
  • In total, three candidates were conditionally hired and six were not hired.

Adjournment

  • A motion to adjourn was made by Stefanski, seconded by Lande, and carried 3-0. Meeting adjourned at 5:22 PM.

Meeting Transcript

We're live. Good. Okay. Okay, we're all set. Pretty good. Good evening. Call to order the City of Joliet, Board of Fire and Police Commissioners. Today is Monday, November 10th at 2025 at 5 01 p.m. Roll call, please. Chairman Adamowski. Present. Commissioner Landy. Present. And Commissioner Stefanovsky. Present. Okay, we have a quorum. First up on the agenda is approval of minutes from October 14th, 2025. Is there a motion to approve side minutes? I'll motion it. Second. Okay. Roll call, please. Chairman Adamowski. Aye. Commissioner Landy. Aye. And Commissioner Stefansky. Aye. Okay. Motion carries. Next up is citizens to be heard on agenda items. See none. We will move on to a secretary's report. Okay. Secretary's report from the fire department. We have a bunch of uh withdrawals and uh from the list. Um for the fire department, applicant number 51, Samuel Rhodes withdrew on 114 of 25. Applicant number 53, Alberto Rodriguez. Withdrew on 730 of 25. Sofia Glaubitz, applicant number 55, removed for failure to meet requirements on eleven seven of twenty-five. Uh epic 57, Braden Glennon withdrew on 728 of 25. Epicant 59, Noah Plunge removed. Failure to meet requirements. 117 of 25. Number 61, Marcus Du Boy, removed as of 11725 due to age requirements. Applicant number sixty-two, Casey Dobchik withdrew on 1031 of 25. App 63, Garrett Folk. Removed failure to meet requirements on 117 of 25. Applicant number 66, Mark Buchanan was removed for failure to meet requirements on 1029 of 25. Applicant number 67 for Brizio.

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