Policy
Resolution #06-05
AMENDING JULIE, INC.'S DESIGN STAGE REQUEST POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
The JULIE, Inc. design stage process be amended as
outlined in the study group's recommendations report. Further,
the Governmental Affairs Committee is requested to consider adding
amendatory language to a future JULIE law revision bill to recognize
the process and provide for penalties to be levied for
noncompliance.
EFFECTIVE: November 15, 2006 |
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Policy
Resolution #06-04
APPROVING JULIE INC.'S
PARTICIPATION IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS JOINT PURCHASING PROGRAM
Pursuant to the
rules promulgated by the Illinois Department of Central Management
Services (“Department”) in furtherance of the Joint Purchasing Act,
that JULIE, Inc. does hereby agree on a voluntary basis to
participate in the Joint Purchasing Program administered by the
Department from the date of this resolution until such time as the
Department is given written notice this resolution is revoked.
Be it further resolved that Mark Frost, Executive Director and Karen
Tunney, Director of Accounting is hereby authorized and directed to
execute on behalf of JULIE, Inc. all necessary forms, applications,
requisitions, and other documents related to this program.
EFFECTIVE: November 15, 2006 |
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Policy
Resolution #06-03
ESTABLISHING THE DEFAULT JOBSITE
BUFFER ZONE ON NEWTIN SYSTEM
The default, minimal buffer applied to points and
street segments identified by JULIE operators and WRTE users who are
entering locate requests using Newtin call taking system is to be
initially set to 300 feet in all directions from that point or
street segment. The board further resolves to authorize the JULIE
Computer Committee to reduce this default buffer in selected
counties known to have a high degree of street centerline accuracy
should this possibility become available in the future.
EFFECTIVE: November 15, 2006 |
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Policy
Resolution #06-02
AMENDING THE JULIE MEMBERSHIP
AGREEMENT TO INCLUDE TOWNSHIPS AND COUNTIES IN THE DEFINITION OF
MUNICIPALITY.
For purposes of the
JULIE Membership Agreement, and when applicable, the term “municipal
member” shall include a “county” or a “township” that is a member.
EFFECTIVE: November 15, 2006 |
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2005 |
Policy Resolution #05-03 AUTHORIZING 811 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
Be it resolved by the JULIE Board of Directors that the
following policy be enacted:
Members of the JULIE, Inc. management team will implement the
attached IVR model, develop a separate IVR path toward 888-892-0123
and establish an implementation period, from January 2-31, 2006, for
telecommunications members to direct 811 calls. Staff will
also work closely with the Common Ground Alliance (CGA) to develop
an education and awareness program.
EFFECTIVE: Immediately |
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Policy Resolution #05-02
AUTHORIZING STAFF TO PROVIDE A SERVICE PROPOSAL AND
CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT FOR CONSIDERATION TO THE NORTHERN ILLINOIS
PIPELINE ASSOCIATION
Be it resolved by the JULIE Board of Directors that the
following policy be enacted:
Staff at JULIE, Inc. can provide a service proposal, budget and
contractual agreement to members of NIPA for consideration. If
the groups cannot come to an agreement within 45 days after the next
scheduled meeting, JULIE, Inc. will not be associated with the
meeting preparation and administrative activities in 2005.
EFFECTIVE: Immediately |
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Policy Resolution #05-01
AUTHORIZING A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE OCCUPATIONAL
SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION AND THE ILLINOIS COMMERCE
COMMISSION
Be it resolved by the JULIE Board of Directors that the
following policy be enacted:
JULIE, Inc., OSHA and the ICC will work together to form a voluntary
cooperative relationship (Alliance agreement) for purposes such as
training and education, outreach and communication and promoting
national dialogue on workplace safety and health, particularly in
reducing and preventing exposure to underground utility hazards and
related issues.
EFFECTIVE: Immediately |
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2004 |
Policy Resolution #04-02 AUTHORIZING CONTRACT FOR SERVICES WITH
THE U. S. NAVY
Be it resolved by the JULIE Board of Directors that the
following policy be enacted:
In lieu of requiring
an executed JULIE membership agreement, the JULIE staff
is authorized to enter into a contractual vendor agreement with the U.S.
Navy to provide excavation notification services to the federal naval
reserve located in northeastern Illinois. JULIE’s corporate counsel
shall be required to review all contract documents prior to execution by
JULIE staff.
EFFECTIVE: Immediately |
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Policy Resolution #04-01 INCREASED FIXED ASSET THRESHOLD AND
MODIFYING COMPUTER SOFTWARE USEFUL
LIFE
Be it resolved by the JULIE Board of Directors that the
following policy be enacted:
The fixed asset threshold shall be increased from $250 to $1,000 and
that the useful life of computer software be allocated over three years.
EFFECTIVE: January 1, 2005 |
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2003 |
Policy Resolution #03-04
JULIE MEMBERS' DATABASE RESPONSIBILITIES
The JULIE Board of Directors formally recognizes that the
responsibility for the accuracy of the Member database, any and all
revisions and additions, and the authorized signature rests with the
Member.
EFFECTIVE: December 1, 2003 |
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Policy Resolution #03-03
RELATING TO THE MANDATORY
REQUIREMENT OF
SMALL DRAINAGE DISTRICTS TO PARTICIPATE AS MEMBERS OF
JULIE, INC.
The JULIE Board of Directors supports the concept that
small Drainage Districts in Illinois will be encouraged, but NOT
required, to be mandatory members of the Illinois One-Call System.
The issue will be reviewed on an annual basis.
EFFECTIVE: Immediate |
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Policy Resolution #03-02
IN SUPPORT OF ADDING 28-DAY TICKET LIFE
LANGUAGE TO THE JULIE LAW
The JULIE Board of Directors supports the concept of a
28-day ticket life for utility locate requests processed through JULIE
and directs the staff to work with the authors of HB2839 and other
appropriate officials to create language to amend the Illinois
Underground Utility Facilities Damage Prevention Act to achieve this.
EFFECTIVE: March 1, 2004 |
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Policy Resolution #03-01
RESCINDING THE PRACTICE OF ACCEPTING
INSUFFICIENT NOTICES
Non-emergency, routine utility locate requests, including
those from homeowners, will only be accepted through JULIE with a legal
start date and time, as defined in the Illinois Underground Utility
Facilities Damage Prevention Act. Further, excavators who insist
that they will be digging prior to the two working day notice will be
encouraged to follow the state law and reminded of the potential dangers
to life, personal property and the environment if they dig without
utility notification.
EFFECTIVE: June 1, 2003 |
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2002 |
Policy Resolution #02-05
MEMBERS MUST PROVIDE FREE LOCATING
All JULIE members and their subcontractors, when they are
performing locating and marking of the approximate location of their
underground facilities for excavation work, shall provide this service
at no cost to the excavator. Members may continue to charge a fee
for any services involved with the Design Stage Request only.
EFFECTIVE: November 20, 2002 |
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Policy Resolution #02-04
INCREASE WRTE USAGE BY JULIE MEMBERS
All JULIE Board Members and their subcontractors, when
they are performing excavation work on behalf of JULIE members, are
strongly encouraged to use Web Remote Ticket Entry (WRTE), when
feasible, during their locate request process through JULIE.
EFFECTIVE: November 20, 2002 |
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Policy Resolution #02-03
JULIE MESSAGE RATE INCREASE
Fiscal Year 2003 messages rates, for all categories, will
be increased by $0.10 (ten cents) on April 1, 2003. Further, FY
2004 message rates, for all categories, will be increased by an
additional $0.05 (five cents) on January 1, 2004.
EFFECTIVE: April 1, 2002 |
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Policy Resolution #02-02
NONMEMBER EXCAVATOR POSITION CREATED
A non-paying vice president position for non-member
excavators be created on the JULIE Board of Directors to provide greater
input and a smoother transition when a board vacancy in the position
occurs.
EFFECTIVE: April 17, 2002 |
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Policy Resolution #02-01
MANDATORY PREPAYMENT PROGRAM
JULIE, Inc. Members who incur 300 or fewer messages per
calendar year will be required to participate in a prepayment method of
payment for services effective July 1, 2002. JULIE, Inc. will
provide a summary of the previous twelve months of activity every six
months (each January and July). Prepayments will be due 30
calendar days from the end of each quarter and minimum quarterly
payments will equal at least 25% of the most current summary of
activity.
EFFECTIVE: July 1, 2002 |
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2001 |
Policy Resolution #01-02
EXCAVATOR IDENTIFICATION ON REQUESTS
Utility locate requests, including those from homeowners,
will only be accepted from the excavator or a personal
representative/employee of the company engaging in the excavation
activity.
EFFECTIVE: July 1, 2002 |
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Policy
Resolution #01-01
SECTION/QUARTER SECTION REQUIREMENT
All JULIE Members, and their subcontractors when they are
performing excavation work on behalf of JULIE members, shall provide
appropriate section and quarter section information during their
locate request process through JULIE. Requests from these
groups that do not include this required information shall not be
processed.
EFFECTIVE: December 1, 2001 |
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