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DANIEL L. VERA Supervisor
If you have any questions or suggestions, please e-mail Dan Vera at:
supervisor@joliettownship.net
GENERAL ASSISTANCE
Township Supervisors are mandated by State law to provide financial assistance to residents in need. Applicants for the program may not be receiving any monetary assistance from another government agency to be eligible to apply. Recipients must meet the guidelines established by the Township of Joliet and the State of Illinois. Applicants for General Assistance or Emergency Assistance must be a resident of Joliet Township and complete a written application available at the Joliet Township Government Office. The applicant will be interviewed by a Township Caseworker before eligibility can determined.
SENIOR TAX LEVY PROGRAM
MISSION STATEMENT
To be commissioned by the Joliet Township Government Board of Trustees in pursuing contact
of all senior citizen organizations within the boundaries of Joliet Township, and to actively facilitate
the development and implementation of social programs. Also, to make recommendations to the
Town Board for use of the Senior Citizen Tax Levy for the sole purpose of improving the quality
of life for ll senior citizens.
The Joliet Township Senior Tax Levy Program provides funding for
non-profit Senior Citizen Organizations who rely on grants to assist
in funding their organization’s programs, services, and activities
for Senior Citizens in Joliet Township.
To be eligible for consideration of funding through the Senior Tax Levy Program, the organization must serve senior citizens within Joliet Township and must be a non-profit agency. Senior Citizen Organizations interested in applying for funding through the Joliet Township Senior Tax Levy Program must complete an application which is available through the Joliet Town Clerk’s Office beginning in late January through the end of March.
Information contained in the applications submitted by senior organizations is used by the Joliet Township Senior Citizen Advisory Committee as a basis for determining the allocation of funds for this program to be recommended to the Joliet Township Board of Trustees. The Joliet Township Senior Citizen Advisory Board consists of nine volunteers who are appointed by the Township Board of Trustees to serve a three-year term. Current members of the Senior Citizen Advisory Board for the 2007 budget year are: Daniel Hare, Judy Olszewski, Judith Speckman, Timothy Carlin, Ernestina "Tina" Bill, Teresa A. King Kathleen J. O'Reilly, Margaret Fleetand William Palmer.
Any questions regarding the Joliet Township Senior Tax Levy Program may be directed to the Supervisor’s Office at 815-726-4781. Or you may e-mail our Liason, Bev Edman, at bedman@joliettownship.net.
MOSQUITO CONTROL
Joliet Township Government implemented a mosquito control program many years ago. The Township, in conjunction with the City of Joliet and the Village of Rockdale, has a contract with Clarke Environmental Mosquito Control to provide scheduled applications of safe and effective mosquito control for the comfort and health of our residents. With the outbreak and spread of the West Nile Virus, we believe it is even more imperative to provide the necessary control of the mosquito population in Joliet Township. To obtain information regarding the mosquito control application, such as dates of applications or to report excessive mosquito problems, please contact the Clarke Mosquito Company hotline toll free at (800) 942-2555.
WEED CONTROL
Joliet Township Government provides a weed control program, that conforms to the Illinois, Noxious Weed Law. This law states that thistles and other noxious weeds growing on property in Joliet Township are a general nuisance. This includes grass, which is allowed to grow higher than 10 inches. Once the Township receives a complaint of high grass and weeds, the law states that the property owner be notified in writing of the complaint, and be given ten (10) days in which to bring the property into compliance. If after this time the property has not been brought into compliance, the Township will make arrangements for the property to be cut and the owner will be billed for the cost.
Complaints regarding high weeds and grass in unincorporated Joliet Township may be directed to the Supervisor’s Office at (815) 726-4781.
DIAL-A-RIDE BUS SERVICE
Joliet Township Government contracts with PACE Dial-A-Ride Bus Service for residents within Joliet Township. Rider eligibility under the program is for persons age 60+ and persons with disabilities. This service provides door-to-door transportation within the designated ridership area. The cost for use of the Dial-A-Ride service is $1.25 for each trip.
Reservations should be made 24 hours in advance of the day before a trip is being requested by calling (800) 952-7511. Requests for service the day of the trip will be honored on a first come/first serve basis, to the extent that the request can be accommodated according to availability of that day’s schedule. The passenger will be notified of the approximate pick-up time. Service hours are Monday through Friday 6 am to 5 p.m.
ANIMAL CONTROL
Joliet Township’s Animal Control Center bears
the responsibility for sheltering stray or unwanted dogs and cats
that are available for adoption at the Center.
The Center has a
population of puppies, kittens, and adult animals available for
adoption. In an attempt to control the animal population, any
adopted animal from the Center must be spayed or neutered as part of
the adoption agreement.
Joliet Township Government’s Animal Control Ordinance states that no stray animals shall be permitted upon the public thoroughfares or public property in Joliet Township. Through intergovernmental agreements with the City of Joliet, the Village of Rockdale, and the City of Crest Hill, the Animal Control staff is also responsible for Animal Control within these municipalities
Animal Control Patrol Wardens respond to calls reporting loose and stray animals, to ensure they are picked up and brought back to the center in an effort to ensure the safety of the public. An Animal Control Patrol Warden is available on call 24 hours a day for emergency situations involving stray animals or abused animals during hours the Center is closed.
The staff at the Animal Control Center also takes calls for lost animals and attempts to assist the owner in locating a lost animal in the event that animal has been picked up and brought into the Animal Control Center.
The Joliet Township Animal Control Center is located at 2807 McDonough Street in Joliet. The Center’s hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m. to 12 noon. They may be reached by calling (815) 725-0333.