Land Use & Legislative Committee

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Monday, March 13, 2023 4:00 PM City Hall, Council Chambers Land Use & Legislative Committee Committee Members Councilman Terry Morris Councilman Joe Clement Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman Land Use & Legislative Committee Meeting Minutes - Final March 13, 2023 Page 1 of 1 Land Use & Legislative Committee Meeting Minutes - Final March 13, 2023 Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. Meeting went into Recess Meeting reconvened ROLL CALL Present Councilman Terry Morris, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilman Joe Clement APPROVAL OF MINUTES TMP-5381 Attachments: Minutes - 2023-01-11 A motion was made by Councilman Joe Clement, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to approve the Land Use & Legislative Committee Minutes from January 11, 2023. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Morris, Councilwoman Hallums Quillman and Councilman Clement CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff, and the Committee members 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 meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak. None. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 31-70 OF CHAPTER 31 OF THE CITY OF JOLIET CODE OF ORDINANCES (UTILITY BILLING PROCEDURES) TMP-5382 Attachments: Utility Billing Procedures (1) Complete Mr. Kevin Sing, Director of Finance, gave the Committee background information about the ordinance regarding utility billing procedures. Councilwoman Quillman suggested a form letter/press release be mailed out explaining the procedures to citizens. Councilman Morris asked if there will still be a red bill if the person is late. Mr. Sing responded. A motion was made by Councilman Joe Clement, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to recommend for approval by the full City Council the Ordinance Amending Section 31-70 of Chapter 31 of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances (Utility Billing Procedures). The motion carried by the following vote: Page 1 of 2 Land Use & Legislative Committee Meeting Minutes - Final March 13, 2023 Aye: Councilman Morris, Councilwoman Hallums Quillman and Councilman Clement AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 31-75 AND SECTION 31-76 TO CHAPTER 31 OF THE CITY OF JOLIET CODE OF ORDINANCES (UTILITY BILLING PAYMENT PLANS AND LEAK CREDITS) TMP-5383 Attachments: Utility Billing Payment Plans (2) Complete Mr. Sing gave the Committee background information about the proposed ordinance regarding utility billing payment plans and leak credits. There was brief discussion about commercial and industrial bills. Mr. Sing responded to the Committee's questions. A motion was made by Councilman Joe Clement, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to approve the Ordinance Adding Section 31-75 and Section 31-76 to Chapter 31 of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances (Utility Billing Payment Plans and Leak Credits). The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Morris, Councilwoman Hallums Quillman and Councilman Clement NEW OR OLD BUSINESS - NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION Councilman Clement thanked Mr. Sing for working on the ordinance amendments. PUBLIC COMMENT This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding non-agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff, and the Committee members 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 meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak. None. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Morris, Councilwoman Hallums Quillman and Councilman Clement 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