WATERMAN NEWS
We would like to welcome all new residents to the Village. Residents are reminded to call the Village Hall at 264-3652 or any of your elected officials if you have questions or concerns. The Village Hall is open from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 PM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. There is a drop box to the right of the Village Hall door for your convenience in dropping off utility bills or other types of Village related mail. For more information, check the
unofficial Waterman web site at; www.watermanil.com.
2010 CENSUS
By now you are receiving your 2010 Census forms. It is VERY important that you respond to this. Future tax revenue for our Village is dependant on an accurate count of our residents.
BRUSH PICK-UP
Brush pick-up will begin on April 1st and be done as time and weather permit. Brush must be stacked in neat manageable bundles. Small twigs must be boxed or bundled. Grass clippings will NOT be picked up. Brush will be picked up along the curbs. There will be NO pick-up in alleys. If you have an excessive amount of brush, contact the Village Hall to make arrangements to have the Village truck brought to your residence for loading of brush.
COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE
Waterman Garage Sales will be held Friday, April 23rd and Saturday the 24th. Please contact Peggy Rogers for more information at 630-294-9474. Other community events include; Summer Fest July 17th, Harvest Time/Parade September 25th, and the Community Christmas/Raffle Day Dec. 11th
TEACHER / DIRECTOR NEEDED
The Open Hand Preschool, in Waterman, is interviewing candidates for the teacher/director position for the 2010-2011 school year. Requirements include: 60 college credit hours (18 in Early Childhood Education), Energetic, and Loves Children. Please call 815-264-3991, 264-3263 or 264-3570 for more information.
Utility (Water, Sewer, Garbage) bills are mailed out in the beginning of February, May, August and November. If you do not receive a bill, please contact the Village Hall. Please include the right had portion of the bill with your payment and more importantly, please write your account number on your check or money order. As Of March 20th, The Village Is No Longer Using Po Box 147. THE NEW PO BOX NUMBER IS 239.
CLINTON TOWNSHIP LIBRARY NEWS
Please check out their website at: watermanlibrary.com for upcoming events and information about their Summer Reading Programs for all ages.
HYDRANT FLUSHING
Hydrant flushing will be on the first Tuesday of the month beginning in May. Hydrants will be flushed when it is determined to be necessary.
VILLAGE CODE
The purpose of this code is to establish the minimum requirements to safeguard the public health, safety and general welfare through structural strength, means of egress facilities, stability, sanitation, adequate light and ventilation, energy conservation, and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the built environment and to provide safety to fire fighters and emergency responders during emergency operations.
The following is a partial list of items that require a permit; any new structure, Addition, Remodeling, Electrical, Plumbing, Deck, Pool, Fence, Roof. When in doubt, check with the Village Clerk. Permits are obtained from the Village Clerk.
SWIMMING POOLS
Waterman Village Code requires swimming pools to have a building permit. A 4 foot barrier is also required. This is for your safety, as well as the safety of your neighbors and children in the community. Please contact the Village Hall if you have any questions.
GARBAGE SCHEDULE
Garbage and recycling pick-up is every Monday morning. Please have refuse and recyclables at curb by 6:00 a.m. Pick-up is one day later if a holiday falls on Monday. Yard waste is not picked up. Major appliances are not picked up with regular garbage. Contact Northern Illinois Disposal at 800-930-7321 for more information. Please remember—you can help keep garbage costs down by recycling.
MAINTAINING DRAINAGE
The Village is asking all residents who live along Village drainage ditches not to dump yard waste and other debris in the ditches, so water flow is not obstructed. Residents who continue to block drainage ditches with debris may be subject to a citation and fine.
DOG ORDINANCE
Village ordinance prohibits dogs from running loose. Dogs must be kept on a leash or tied when not on the owner’s premises (this includes the parks). Any dog caught running loose will be brought to the Village Hall for pickup by DeKalb County Animal Control. Owners will be liable to DeKalb County for boarding fees, pick up fees and rabies vaccination. Remember, the pet owner is responsible for cleaning up pet waste. Be a good neighbor and don’t leave dog waste on someone else’s property.
INVITATION TO JOIN
The Waterman Business Association would like to invite all businesses to join our membership. We meet the last Monday of each month. Contact us by emailing us at www.watermanbusiness.com, writing us at P.O. Box 397 or call 630-294-9474. We look forward to hearing from you.
THANKS FOR SERVICE
A number of our citizens are currently serving in the military. We are very thankful that these individuals are serving our country. If you know anyone serving, please drop them a line, mail is a big pick-me-up when serving away from home. Be sure and thank them for giving up part of their life by serving our country.
MEETING SCHEDULE 2010
Unless posted otherwise, Board meetings are held at the Village Hall, 215 W. Adams St. at 7:30 PM. Meeting are scheduled as follows: April 13, May 11, June 8, July 13, August 10, September 14, October 12, November 9 and December 14. Please check the bulletin board at the Village Hall or call 264-3652 for upcoming committee meetings.
YOU’RE ELECTED OFFICIALS
As a reminder, our elected officials have regular jobs like most of us do. They give up a large portion of their free time to serve the citizens of Waterman for very little compensation. They can use all the help and support we can give them.
Mayor Thomas Ekle 815-766-1851
Trustee – Chair of Finance and Personnel Roger Bosworth 815-264-3551
Trustee – Chair of Water / Sewer Slade Browder 815-264-7801
Trustee – Chair of Streets and Alleys Pete Robinson 815-264-7753
Trustee – Chair of Public Safety Joan Stanley 815-264-3996
Trustee – Chair of Buildings and Grounds Teena Watne 815-264-3456
Trustee – Chair of Zoning Beth White 815-739-6687
Our Police Department can be reached 815-264-3574 or for all emergencies call 911
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