Press Release

Thursday, April 23, 2020

The Joliet Park District Board of Commissioners will hold their Regular Meeting on Monday, April 27, 2020 beginning at 5:00 p.m., at Inwood Athletic Club, 3000 W. Jefferson St., in the Board Room (on the main level).  For more information, please contact 815.741.PARK (7275), ext. 117. 

 In responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Joliet Park District is addressing the important responsibility to limit circumstances that might allow for the spread of the COVID-19 virus while fulfilling our obligation to comply with the transparency and openness requirements of the Open Meetings Act (“OMA”).  Due to the size of the conference room and essential staff attending, the following will be followed for the April 27, 2020 Regular Board Meeting. 

Suspend the in-person attendance requirement for members of the Joliet Park Board of Commissioners and allow for remote participation via computer or phone. 

Public participation instructions:

• Computer Access: Join the Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8359235692 Meeting ID: 835-923-5692 Phone access: Audio Participation for Chicago Region: Dial +1 312-626-6799 US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 835-923-5692 
  
  
• Android phones & tablets, iPad, iPhone: Download the “Zoom Cloud Meeting” app through the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. Open the app on your device.Meeting ID: 835-923-5692 
  
  
• Important: As you install the Zoom software, it will prompt you to enter your name. Any use of rude names will result in ejection from the meeting. Plan to join the meeting at least 5-10 minutes before the start of the meeting. 
  
  
• Everyone is automatically muted. If you wish to speak during “Open Forum” email request to ttalarico@jolietpark.org by 2:30 p.m. on 4/27/20 for instructions.