Water Conservation Committee meeting summary — September 2, 2020

The Governor’s Office and the Illinois Department of Public Health activated the mitigation plan for Region 7, effective August 26, 2020. Region 7 includes Will and Kankakee counties. The new Region 7 mitigation plan limits in-person meetings to 25 people or 25% of overall room capacity (whichever is less). Council Chambers allows for 13 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 has commenced. Speakers will be rotated into Council Chambers to allow everyone an opportunity to speak. 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. 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

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS

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

NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION

PUBLIC COMMENT

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

ADJOURNMENT

Minutes - 08/05/2020

DISCUSSION: RESTAURANT INITIATIVE

DISCUSSION: ORDINANCE REVISIONS UPDATE

DISCUSSION: REBATE PROGRAMS UPDATE

DISCUSSION: EDUCATION EFFORTS FOR AREA SCHOOLS - UPDATE

DISCUSSION: COMMUNITY WATER CONSERVATION EFFORTS - PRACTICAL PLUMBING HANDBOOK