TITLE 8
WATER AND SEWER

CHAPTER 1
WATER USE AND SERVICE

SECTION:

8-1-1: Definitions

8-1-2: Committee On Water; Supervision And Duties

8-1-3: Application And Fees For Water Connection

8-1-4: Installation Of Water Service

8-1-5: Water Meters

8-1-6: Water Rates And Charges

8-1-6-1: Security Deposits On Rental Properties

8-1-6-2: Administrative Fee

8-1-6-3: Transfer Of Ownership Of Property

8-1-7: Joint Liability For Payment Of Charges

8-1-8: Billing Procedures And Delinquencies

8-1-9: Billing And Collection For Services

8-1-10: Government Of Consumers

8-1-11: Village Not Compelled To Furnish Water

8-1-12: Cross Connection Control

8-1-13: Restrictions On Use Of Village Water

8-1-1: DEFINITIONS:

Unless the context otherwise requires, the following terms as used in this chapter shall have the following definitions:

COMMITTEE ON WATER: Committee of Village Trustees as appointed by the Village President, sometimes hereinafter referred to as "committee".

NONRESIDENT USERS: Those individuals receiving or applying for water services who do not reside within the corporate limits of the Village of Monee.

RESIDENT USERS: Those individuals receiving or applying for water services who actually reside within the corporate limits of the Village of Monee. (Ord. 468, 6-8-1977, eff. 7-1-1977)

8-1-2: COMMITTEE ON WATER; SUPERVISION AND DUTIES:

   A.   General Oversight: The Water Committee, with the assistance of the Village Administrator, shall be charged with the oversight of the entire waterworks system throughout the Village. The Water Committee shall also review any and all rules and regulations that may be applicable to the operation of the system.

   B.   Duties And Powers Of Committee:

      1.   The Water Committee shall monitor and oversee the budget expenditures allocated to the Water Department periodically during each fiscal year.

      2.   The committee shall develop and recommend policies in an effort to implement and maintain efficient operations of the Village water system. Said policies shall be forwarded to the Village Board for review and input.

      3.   The committee shall develop new and/or modify existing ordinances and make recommendations to the Village Board for review and input.

      4.   The committee shall hold a strategy and planning meeting at least once per fiscal year for the discussion of maintenance and future needs of the Village of Monee waterworks and water system. (Ord. 1573, 10-26-2011)