WATERMAN NEWS FALL 2011

We would like to welcome all new residents to the Village. Residents are reminded to call the Village Hall at 815-264-3652 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 p.m. Mon.-Tues., Thurs. -Sat. closed Wed. & Sun. There is a drop box to the right of the Village Halt door for your convenience in dropping off water bills or other items.
 

HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS
For the safety of the children of Waterman, the Village board has set the hours of 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on October 31st for Trick or Treat. Waterman Lions Club will also be having their annual Halloween Party on October 31st at the grade school time to be announced. The Pumpkin Train will run Fri-Sun Oct. 7-31 along with the all new Haunted Train Station located at Lions Park, S. Birch Street.
 

SPECIAL COMMENDATION
Officers J. Swanson and T. Pero received a special commendation at the September Village Board meeting for their recent exemplary conduct by apprehending a felon who had a loaded weapon.
 

CLINTON TOWNSHIP LIBRARY NEWS Bookworms starting Oct. 12 from 12:30 - 1:15 for ages 3-5. Free Wi-Fi, Free DVD checkout, New Best Sellers, OMNI audio and e-Books to download to your eReader, computer, or MP3 player! Go to watermanlibrary.com for upcoming events and information. More than books!
 

6TH ANNUAL GOBBLER GALLOP5K WALK/RUN
NOVEMBER 19, 9:00 A.M.  -  WATERMAN GRADE SCHOOL
The Waterman Lions Club is sponsoring this event. Funds raised will go to local Lions Club projects and programs. Event-day registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. If you would Like more information, please contact Karen Fenske, Race Director, via USPS at 11437 Waterman Road, Waterman, IL 60556, 815-264-3576, or signmeup.com or www.gobblergallop5k.com Additional registration forms wilt be at the Village Hall-21 5 W. Adams.
We would also like you to be aware that some streets will be closed for a brief time along the race route.
 

SUMP PUMP INSPECTION
After a measurable (over 1.5”) rain this summer, a resident contacted the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency regarding the fact that, within the Village, residents have their sump pumps connected directly to the sanitary sewer lines. As a result of a contact by the ILEPA, the Village has determined that a house-to-house inspection will need to be performed to try to eliminate these unlawful discharges. Please understand, this action is being taken to protect everyone in the Village from basement sewer backups which, as you can imagine, are a significant health hazard. Inspections have started with the northwest section of town and will continue until completed. Your volunteer cooperation with this process is appreciated.
 

TRUCK FOR SALE
Village of Waterman is retiring an old friend. We purchased a gently used utility truck and are selling the 1996 Ford, Ranger with 101,000 miles. The truck will be in the north parking lot at Village Hall. We will be taking silent bids on the 1996 Ford from October 10 - November 4. Please write your name and phone number along with your bid amount on a piece of paper and drop off at village hall either during office hours or in the mail slot. The minimum bid for the truck is $1,200. The winning bid will be notified after the November 8th board meeting when the board will vote to accept the bid. If the truck does not sell through this process, we will be exploring other avenues to sell the truck.
 

SEWER PROJECT UPDATES
A major portion of the CDAP grant storm sewer project has been completed. Currently, the W. Cleveland project is underway which will be followed by E. Adams as well as a box culvert being installed at Pine and Duffy with ditch improvement along Duffy.
 

FIBER OPTICS COMING TO WATERMAN
Soon DeKalb Fiber Optics will be installing fiber optics in Waterman. Currently all government entities are scheduled to receive installation of fiber equipment. The availability of high-speed fiber optics will enhance Waterman’s viability to new businesses and residents.
 

ELECTRIC SERVICE AGGREGATION
The Village is exploring possible electricity provider aggregation at a rate Lower than what CornEd is currently charging. More information will be coming in the next two months.
 

LEAF PICK-UP
Fall Leaf pick-up will begin soon. Please keep your leaf piles easily accessible, i.e. away from trees, bushes, parked cars and mailboxes. Also, be aware of the strength of the leaf vacuum. Anything you do not want to Lose should be kept away from the curbside. Final leaf pick-up is scheduled for November 23rd, weather permitting. Leaves put out after November 23rd will not be picked up.
 

TRASH PICKUP
Please remember that the trash you put to the curb needs to be contained either in bags or containers and should not be put out sooner than 2 days prior to pick up. With strong fall winds, uncontained trash blows all over the neighborhood and is unsightly to your neighbors and prospective homeowners. Please also remember to bring in your empty containers in a timely manner. 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.
 

BRUSH PICK-UP
The Village has contracted with NI Disposal for a brush dumpster for all “clean” yard waste. This provides a convenient and ecological method for residents to dispose of yard waste. The dumpster is located along the east parking area at Village Hall. Clean yard waste includes grass clippings, vegetation cleaned out of gardens and flower beds, smaller branches and twigs, as well as trimmings from bushes and hedges. All items must be put loose or in a paper yard waste bag. Please remember no trash or plastic bags. The area is under surveillance and violators will be fined. Soon, free curbside pickup will no longer be available. If you have a large amount of brush, please call Village Hall to arrange for the brush truck to be delivered to your property or picked up for a fee.
 

BURNING ORDINANCE
The leaves are falling soon and we would like to remind residents of the burning hours:

Only leaves, small twigs and other small vegetation may be burned. Burning is not allowed on Village pr6perty. 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.
 

UTILITY BILLING UPDATE
New software has been implemented and some “bugs are being worked out, thank you for your patience during this transition. 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. If your payment is not received before the penalty date, a pink “Second Notice” bill will be sent. This bill will have a due-by date that is 15 days from the penalty date. The balance due needs to be paid by that date to avoid a shut-off notice and additional $50 fee. At the time of shut off, the DeKalb County Health Department will be contacted and all garbage pickup will be discontinued. If you cannot pay your balance in full, please contact the Village Office to arrange payments options. Please do not wait to the last day to make these arrangements.
 

SIGNS
Please remember that no sign postings are permitted on utility poles or in the parkways within Village limits.
 

BEAUTIFICATION
The downtown flower pots were beautiful again this year. Thanks again to Monsanto Production for assisting with the planting and watering.
 

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 wilt be liable to DeKalb County for boarding fees, pick up fees and rabies vaccination. Dog walkers are responsible for pickup of the pet’s waste!
 

IN THE 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.
 

BUILDING PERMITS
Independent Inspections, Ltd. is contracted by the Village for building inspections. Permit applications may be picked up at the Village Hall, but IlL 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 IlL at 800-
422-5220.
 

MEETING SCHEDULE 2011/2012
Unless posted otherwise, Board meetings are held at the Village Hall, 215 W. Adams St. at 7:30 PM. Meeting dates are: October 11, November 9, December 13, January 10, February 14, March 13, and April 10. Please check the bulletin board at the Village Hall or call 264-3652 for upcoming committee meetings.
 

YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS
As a reminder, your 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.
 

Our Police Department can be reached at 815-264-3574 or for all emergencies call 911
 

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