WATERMAN NEWS   - Spring/Summer 2009

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 8:00 a.m.  to 12:00 noon Monday-Friday.  There is a drop box to the right of the Village Hall door for your convenience in dropping off water bills or other items.

CONGRATULATIONS

We would like to offer congratulations to Tom Ekle on his election as Village President and also to Slade Browder, Pete Robinson, Joan Stanley and Teena Watne on their election as Village Trustees.  The newly elected officials will be sworn in at the May 12 board meeting.

THANKS FOR SERVICE

The Village would like to thank Mayor Clidea Lave and Trustees Larry Houghtby, Suzanne Sedlacek and Chris Olson for their service and dedication to the community.

UTILITY BILLING UPDATE

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.  The Village Board recently approved an extension of the 10 day shut off notice.  Residents will now have 20 days from the date of second notice before service will be discontinued.  Any further requests for extensions will have to come before the board for approval.

WATERMAN LIONS DIABETIC AWARENESS DAY

Illinois Lions Clubs have joined with the American Diabetes Association to hold a Diabetes Awareness Day.  On Saturday, April 25, Waterman Lions will be distributing risk strips and information to alert people that they may be at increased risk for diabetes and to encourage them

to talk to their healthcare providers about preventing or managing diabetes.  Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness.  Approximately 24 million Americans have diabetes and experts estimate that up to 30% of cases are undiagnosed.  Early detection and treatment can help prevent blindness, kidney disease, heart disease, and amputations.

COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE

Waterman Garage Sales will be held April 24 and 25 Phone contact is Pam Gaston at 264-7796.

LIONS CLUB SENIOR CITIZEN DINNER

The Waterman Lions Club invites all Senior Citizens to attend a free dinner and program on May 21, 6:00 p.m.  at the Waterman Community Building.

MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE

Waterman’s Annual Memorial Day Service will be 11:00 a.m.  at Lions Park.  Featured speaker will be Mr.  Simpson; he is the Waterman Elementary Principal.

WATERMAN SUMMER FEST/LIONS CLUB  -  TRACTOR SHOW

The Annual Waterman Summer Fest and Lions Club Tractor Show will be held on Saturday, July i8 at Waterman Lions Community Park.  Watch for further information closer to the event.

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.

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 264-3542.  We look forward to hearing from you.

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.

VILLAGE CLEANING JOB OPENING

The Village is looking for a person to clean the Village Hall weekly.  The individual must be available to clean the Village Hall during office hours (8 a.m.-noon, Monday — Friday) Please contact the Village Hall by May 15 if you are interested in this position.

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.

BURNING ORDINANCE

Now that spring is here we would like to remind residents of the burning hours:

    Monday-Friday 4:oo p.m.  to 8:oo p.m.

    Saturday 8:00 a.m.  to 8:oo p.m.

    Sunday 12:00 noon to 8:oo p.m. 

Only leaves, small twigs and other small vegetation may be burned.  Burning is not allowed on Village property.  This includes alleys, public right-of-way, the parkway (the area between the sidewalk and street) or 20 feet from the street if no sidewalk exists.  The burn site must be 50 feet from any structure, with the exception of 25 feet if the pile is less than 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet in height.

BRUSH PICK-UP

Brush pick-up will 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.

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.

IN THE SERVICE

A number of our citizens are currently serving in the military.  We are very thankful for following individuals who are serving our country.  If we missed someone, please call the Village Hall with the information.

Nicole Begne            Dane Cies                      Austin Creed            Dave Cutsinger

Jacob Difazzio          Amber Downing             Jason Fox                 Kaitlan Lave

Josh Liberty              Vadon Loudermilk         Jessica Minick          Robert Mitchell

James Moore            Amanda (Loudermilk) Slack                           Garrett Slack

Danny Smith             James Speerly                Mark Strange            Rebecca Taylor

Randy Thorpe          Timothy Viktora

BUILDING PERMITS

Independent Inspections, Ltd.  is contracted by the Village for building inspections.  Permit applications may be picked up at the Village Hall, but IIL will issue all permits and do the inspections.  Permits are needed for new construction, additions, remodeling, siding, roofs, sheds, fences, decks, swimming pools, and electric.  If you are not sure if a permit is required or have questions, please call IIL at 800-422-5220.

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.

YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS

 Village Mayor, Tom Ekle, 264-3542

 Trustee, Slade Browder, 264-7801, Water And Sewer

 Trustee, Roger Bosworth, 264-3551, Finance & Personnel

 Trustee, Roger Bosworth, 264-3551, Economic Development

 Trustee, Pete Robinson, 264-7753, Streets And Alleys

 Trustee, Joan Stanley, 264-3996, Public Safety

 Trustee, Teena Watne, 264-3456, Buildings And Grounds

 Trustee, Beth White, 739-6687, Zoning

updated 5-13-09

MEETING SCHEDULE

May 12, 2009, 7:30 p.m.  Village Board Meeting

June 9, 2009 7:30 p.m.  Village Board Meeting

July 14, 2009 7:30 p.m.  Village Board Meeting

August 11, 2009 7:30 p.m.  Village Board Meeting

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