Joliet Economic Development Committee To Meet Next Week

Press release from the City of Joliet:

The City of Joliet Economic Development Committee will hold a meeting on Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Second Floor, at Joliet City Hall, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois, to discuss the following:

a. 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.

1. Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes—August 24, 2020
3. 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.
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding items listed on the agenda, except for items listed under Public Hearing. Anyone speaking on an agenda item is entitled to speak for a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff and the Economic Development Committee do not generally respond to public comments. Please note speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the Economic Development Committee shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
4. New/Old Business - For Final Action Or Recommendation
a. Approval of Additional Hourly Services Request for Fee Authorization – Proposed Rock Run Crossing Public Private Partnership
5. New or Old Business, Not For Final Action or Recommendation
a. Discussion of Ordinances Establishing Payment-in-Lieu-of-Taxes Programs for Truck Parking and Truck Terminals Continued
b. Economic Development Updates
6. Public Comments
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page.
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 Economic Development Committee do not generally respond to public comments. Please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the Economic Development Committee shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
7. Adjournment

James D. Hock

Interim City Manager

This meeting is accessible to handicapped individuals. If you have a handicap and need assistance, please contact Christa Desiderio, City Clerk, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 (815-724-3780).

Committee Members: Councilman Larry Hug, Chairman

Councilman Don Dickinson

Councilman Terry Morris

This press release was produced by the City of Joliet. The views expressed here are the author’s own.