Water Conservation Committee

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval Wednesday, November 4, 2020 3:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers Water Conservation Committee Commission Members Maria Rafac Marc Kaufman Richard Rodriguez Water Conservation Committee Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval November 4, 2020 Page 1 of 1 Water Conservation Committee Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval November 4, 2020 The Governor’s Office and the Illinois Department of Public Health activated a mitigation plan for Region 7 (Will and Kankakee Counties) and Region 8 (DuPage and Kane Counties), effective Friday, October 23, 2020. The new 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 Present Maria Rafac and Marc Kaufman Absent Richard Rodriguez ALSO PRESENT: Amy Ferris - City of Joliet and Jeff Freeman - EEI. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Marc Kaufman, seconded by Maria Rafac, to approve the Minutes of the October 7, 2020 Water Conservation Committee Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Rafac and Kaufman Absent: Rodriguez MINUTES 10-7-2020 TMP-0612 Attachments: Minutes 100720.pdf CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS No one called in to speak 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. DISCUSSION: REBATE PROGRAMS UPDATE Amy Ferris, Deputy Director of Engineering, discussed the Rebate Program update. There have been no new orders for Rain Barrels. DISCUSSION: WEBSITE UPDATES Amy Ferris discussed the Website Updates regarding the Water Sense infographics, how to videos, and bathroom mini-makeover. DISCUSSION: RESTAURANT INITIATIVE UPDATE Amy Ferris discussed that an email had gone to Janet at Images and that they would put together a scope of work and proposal. Page 1 of 2 Water Conservation Committee Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval November 4, 2020 DISCUSSION: COMMUNITY WATER CONSERVATION EFFORTS - CONSERVATION 5K, SCAVENGER HUNT OR BOTH COMBINED Amy Ferris discussed this effort that would work with social distancing requirements. DISCUSSION: EDUCATION EFFORTS FOR AREA SCHOOLS - UPDATE Maria Ana Rafac discussed that she has continued to reach out to District 86 and the Dioceses. DISCUSSION: ISTC WATER AUDITS Maria Ana Rafac spoke with Troy at ISTC. He will put together some information to gather a one page summary to give to large water users. There are grants available and we would like to put this on the agenda for a presentation for next meeting. RECOMMENDATION: CONTACT THE MAYOR REGARDING REINSTATEMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION Greenest Region Compact: City of Joliet filled out the form and we have budgeted the $20,000 needed to participate in the intern/liaison program. Agreements will not be executed until August 2021. This would be end of year and benefit 2022 more so than 2021. A work plan would need to be developed. Amy Ferris discussed that the Subcommittee would need to talk to the Mayor or Speak with the City Manager to talk to the Mayor. NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION No new or older business. PUBLIC COMMENT Brianna Moore inquired about the Greenest Region Compact / Metropolitan Mayors Caucasus. NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Marc Kaufman, seconded by Maria Rafac, to adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Rafac and Kaufman Absent: Rodriguez This meeting will be held in an accessible location. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Christa M. Desiderio, City Clerk, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 at (815) 724-3780. Page 2 of 2