Message from Mayor Eugene Williams

Message from
Mayor Eugene Williams
erhaps you have heard
that the Village of
Lynwood is seeking to
become a Home Rule
Community. This will happen
with your approval of a Home
Rule proposition that will be on
the ballot in the March 21, 2006,
primary election. By voting yes,
you will give our Village the
governmental and economic
tools to compete with some of
the more prosperous
communities that surround us.
In this message to you I wish to
answer three questions about
this important issue: “What is
Home Rule?” “How will Home
Rule benefit Lynwood?” and
“How will it affect our
residents?”
First of all, it is necessary to
understand the difference
between a non-Home Rule
community such as Lynwood,
and a Home Rule Community
such as Lansing:
• A non-Home Rule
community, such as Lynwood, is
only allowed to govern with a
limited amount of authority that
is specifically granted to a
municipality by the state.
• A Home Rule community,
such as Lansing, is allowed to
“self govern” and is granted all
the legal authority to do so,
except for whatever level of
authority the state chooses to
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deny to all municipalities.
Presently, all of Lynwood’s
local laws are dictated by the
State of Illinois. We are
completely dependent upon the
actions of the State Legislature
to determine the limits or scope
of our ordinances. Without
Home Rule we cannot draft
specific ordinances that the
Village needs, or those that our
citizens have requested. As an
example, if Lynwood were a
Home Rule Community, we
would be able to enact better
noise and property maintenance
ordinances. Home Rule also
would allow the Village to be
more flexible in offering
business incentives. This would
help to attract new businesses
that would provide jobs for our
community and lessen our
dependency on property taxes.
Home Rule power is how so
many of our neighboring
communities have been able to
attract the retail, commercial
and industrial businesses that
benefit their residents.
The residents of Lynwood
have always had high
expectations about the kinds of
services that the Village
provides. So far we have been
able to provide quality services.
However, the housing growth
that we are experiencing and
the rising costs to provide
needed services are beginning
to put a strain on our current
limited resources. The fact that
we are a growing community
means that we need additional
police officers, better fire
protection equipment, new
snowplowing vehicles, or
emergency medical services.
Not too long ago, Lynwood
was a community with wideopen spaces and farmland.
There are still many prime retail
locations where we don’t have
sewer or water. If we install
water and sewer infrastructure
throughout the Village, we
create the opportunity to attract
quality businesses. Tax
revenues that we gain from
additional business activity will
reduce the property tax burden
on our residents. The reality of
economic development is: “If
you build it they will come.”
However, as a non-Home Rule
Community we are limited in
our options to raise the
additional revenues needed to
pay for these kinds of
improvements.
There are things we could do
as a non-Home Rule
Community. We could increase
property taxes or utility taxes.
However, I am strongly opposed
to these kinds of tax increases.
We don’t need to tax ourselves
any more. We need to import
Lynwood
Home Rule
Events & Dates
The Village of Lynwood has
scheduled Home Rule Forums
to provide residents with
information about the Home
Rule proposition to be on the
ballot at the March 21, 2006,
primary election.
The forums will start at
7 p.m. at the Village Hall, 21460
Lincoln Highway. The dates are:
• Wednesday, December 21
• Wednesday, January 11
• Tuesday, January 31
• Wednesday, February 22
• Wednesday, March 15
Residents may register to
vote up to 30 days before the
March 21 election at the
Village Hall. Two forms of
identification, one with
signature and one with current
address, are required.
taxpayers and tax dollars from
outside our Village. That’s how
Home Rule communities
generate additional revenue.
I would recommend an
entertainment tax.
continued on page 3
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Mayor’s Message
continued from page 1
An entertainment tax would be
collected largely from people
visiting Lynwood. To illustrate
the benefits of an entertainment
tax, the Village’s Finance Director
has provided the chart below.
We are working hard trying to
find ways, in addition to
lowering expenses, to increase
Village revenues without putting
an additional burden on
Lynwood taxpayers. As a non-
Home Rule community, we have
very limited options other than
raising property taxes and
implementing regressive taxes
such as a utility tax. Home Rule
power would give us the ability
to spread the burden to nonLynwood residents and eliminate
the need for a utility tax. In
addition, I would recommend
that property tax caps be
implemented, further reducing
Illustration based on attendance
from October 1st - March 30th – 24 weeks
I am in the Village Hall
Monday through Friday. You are
always welcome. Please stop by
to discuss this or any other
community issue. I look forward
to seeing you.
Sincerely,
Eugene Williams, Mayor
Village of Lynwood
Potential Amusement Tax Collectible Per Patron
INDOOR ACTIVITIES
Patrons
the tax burden on our residents.
The benefits of Home Rule
should be available to Lynwood.
Nearby communities like Tinley
Park, Orland Park, South Holland,
East Hazel Crest, Thornton,
Glenwood and Lansing, to name
a few, are all Home Rule
municipalities. These towns
have benefited from Home Rule.
Lynwood should have the same
opportunity.
Patrons for Season
$1.00
$1.25
$1.50
$2.00
Days per
Patrons per Week
period
lowest
highest
lowest
highest
lowest
highest
lowest
highest
lowest
highest
lowest
highest
lowest
highest
Weekdays
300
500
5
1,500
2,500
36,000
60,000
36,000
60,000
45,000
75,000
54,000
90,000
72,000
120,000
Saturdays
3,000
5,000
1
3,000
5,000
72,000
120,000
72,000
120,000
90,000
150,000
108,000
180,000
144,000
240,000
Sundays
1,000
3,000
1
1,000
3,000
24,000
72,000
24,000
72,000
30,000
90,000
36,000
108,000
48,000
144,000
5,500
10,500
132,000
252,000
Approximate patrons per week
Illustration based on attendance from April 1st - July 30th
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
40 teams per Weekend
Weekends
Days
16
16
Patrons for Season
800
1,000
800
1,000
1,000
1,250
1,200
1,500
1,600
2,000
7
7,000
8,000
7,000
8,000
8,750
10,000
10,500
12,000
14,000
16,000
$139,800
$261,000
$174,750
$326,250
$209,700
$391,500
$279,600
$522,000
Week
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Annual Total
Lynwood helps survivors
of Hurricane Katrina
elatives of two Lynwood
families are now living in
our Village after they lost
their homes when Hurricane
Katrina ravaged Louisiana.
Mayor Eugene Williams
helped arrange housing for the
hurricane victims in the Paradise
Park mobile home community.
Terry and Edward Zeman,
Paradise Park owners, offered
two homes rent free for three
months to the storm victims.
Arthur Brown and his wife
Shirley, parents of Lynwood
resident Reggie Carter, are
residing in one of the homes
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with two grandchildren. "People
here are wonderful; they've been
very helpful," Brown said.
Brown said the couple's
home in New Orleans was
destroyed in the storm. "We lost
everything, including our
personal belongings," he said.
Brown said he and his wife
would like to return to New
Orleans but it may take three
years to have their home rebuilt.
The father and mother of
Lynwood resident Princess
Kershaw-Tureaud also were
provided housing in Paradise
Park. Kershaw-Tureaud said her
parents lost their
home in Pearl
River, La. She
said two nephews
from Louisiana
are living with her
and going to
school here.
"They are trying to
Arthur and Shirley Brown with Mayor Williams.
get their lives
together," she said.
Local
individuals, including Lynwood
furniture. Brown's son Reggie
village employees, and churches
Carter said: "Our families
have helped the hurricane
appreciate all that has been done
victims with donations of
for our relatives. It has been a
clothing, money, food and
blessing."
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Helpful information
from the Public Works Department
Robert Myers, Superintendent
708-758-8434
Seasonal advice from the
Lynwood Fire Department Dive Team
he season is fast
approaching when the
outdoor temperature
will bring the opportunity for
fun on frozen lakes and ponds.
But that fun carries some risks
that can be fatal. Every winter
children and adults die because
they do not know or
understand the following basic
ice safety principles:
• At least a week of
temperatures consistently
below 20 degrees Fahrenheit is
needed to allow ice to form
and become strong enough to
be safe.
• Safe ice is clear to bluish in
color and at least four inches
thick for people on foot.
• Five inches of ice is the
minimum needed to support
snowmobiles.
• Ice freezes first near the
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• If someone falls through
ice, do not attempt to
perform a rescue. Instead,
call 9-1-1 and report the exact
location. The Lynwood Fire
Department has a special dive
team that is trained to make
ice rescues.
Ice strength also is subject
to many additional factors
too numerous to be listed
here (such as water
chemistry, depth, underwater
springs, climate, etc.).
This Lynwood Fire Department Dive Team vehicle is dispatched in response to
Remember, even if all of the
a lake or pond emergency.
safety tips are applied or
followed, there is no
shore and last and slower near
such as ducks or geese, can
guarantee that ice is safe.
the center of a lake or pond.
prevent ice from forming or
The best advice is to not
• Any snow that falls and
cause weak ice.
venture onto any frozen lake or
covers the ice will prevent or
• Thin, white or cloudy ice is
pond. Instead, enjoy skating at
slow the ice from forming
not safe.
an ice rink. The Village of
properly.
• Children should never be
Lynwood has an ice rink at
• Moving water or animals,
left unattended near ice.
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Branch pickup and chipping
ended November 1. The Village’s
Friday branch pickup service will
resume May 1. Please have the
branches neatly stacked in the
parkway (NOT IN STREET) with
stump ends facing opposite the
traffic flow. Branches or trees
cut by a private contractor must
be removed by that contractor.
trees located on parkways. Now
is a good time to trim tree
branches that might hang over
sidewalks and interfere or
present a hazard to walkers.
SECURING MAILBOXES
The Public Works Department
is informing residents that all
mailboxes should be mounted
securely to the ground and all
posts, braces, etc., should be
attached securely. Making these
repairs now will insure that the
mailbox lasts through the winter
without being knocked over by
heavy snow being plowed off the
streets. The
Public Works
department is
NOT
responsible for
mailboxes
knocked over
due to snow being
plowed from the streets.
It is a resident’s responsibility to
make sure a mailbox is secured
properly; bungee cords, wires,
stakes, etc., are not a proper way
to secure a mailbox.
It is a resident’s responsibility
to maintain the parkways and the
WATER CONSERVATION TIPS
Conserving water not only saves
our water resources but also
saves you money on water bills.
Here are just a few ways to help
save resources and money.
1. Repair leaking faucets, pipes
and toilets as soon as
possible.
2. Wash full loads of laundry.
3. Don’t let water run while
shaving or brushing your teeth.
4. Don’t use the toilet as a trash
disposal.
5. Run your dishwater only
when full.
6. Water lawns and plants only
when necessary.
SNOW REMOVAL TIPS
The Public Works
Department plows snow
throughout the night when
it is necessary. So please
remember to obey all
parking restriction signs.
Parking on Village streets in not
permitted whenever snowfall is
two inches or more.
The Public Works Department
plows as close to curbs as
possible. Plows cannot remove
snow completely in front of
every mailbox. Some shoveling
around a mailbox may be
necessary because of the U.S.
Postal Service’s restrictions on
mail delivery.
To avoid having snow
plowed back into your driveway
after a snowfall, please DO NOT
shovel snow into the street.
Snow should be removed to the
parkways on each side of a
driveway. Snow that is
shoveled onto the street will be
plowed right back onto a
driveway because our
snowplow crews must keep
streets clear.
Also, the Village reminds
residents that parking is not
permitted on streets from 2 to 6
a.m. daily. Police will issue
tickets to violators.
STREET LIGHTS
Residents should inform the
Public Works Department about
street lights that are not
working properly. If you see a
street light that is out, please
contact the Public Works
Department at 708-758-8434.
Street lights that are on wooden
poles are the property of
ComEd. The Village will contact
ComEd about problems
concerning the utility
company’s street lights.
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Garbage containers, as well as
yard waste bags, should not be
placed at the curb for collection
prior to 7 o’clock the evening
before the scheduled pickup. The
seasonal yard waste pickup ended
November 1 and will resume May
1. The Village is issuing a
reminder that residents who fill
yard waste bags on the curb and
leave them there all week may be
ticketed. Also, yard waste must
be placed in biodegradable paper
bags; yard waste placed in plastic
bags will not be collected. Please
keep the streets and parkways
clean of debris.
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shared by Lynwood and Sauk
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“This week I wrote to U.S.
Postmaster General John Potter
and respectfully requested him to
assign a new ZIP code,” Jackson’s
letter to the Mayor said.
The congressman’s letter to
Postmaster Potter stated that
because “Sauk Village already has
a substation with part-time staff,
the new designation could be
established at virtually no cost
and without service disruption,
and the Villages seek no additional
federal resources or new
facilities.”
Rep. Jackson also introduced
language in the Fiscal Year 2006
Postal Service Appropriations Bill
which directs the Postal Service to
“favorably approve a request
from the communities of
Lynwood, Illinois, and Sauk
Village, Illinois, to establish a new
604 ZIP code.”
Jackson said the final decision
on issuing a ZIP code will be
made by the Postal Service based
on operational and economic
impacts. “So while I cannot
guarantee you a new ZIP code, I
will continue to push for one and
will keep you informed of the
latest developments,” he wrote to
Mayor Williams.
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Bulletins from the
Lynwood Police Department
Youth Center activities
NO PARKING AFTER
2-INCH SNOWFALL
HOLIDAY SAFETY
The Lynwood Police
Department has issued a
reminder to residents that there
is no on-street parking whenever
there is a two-inch or greater
snowfall. This regulation ensures
that Village snowplows can do
their jobs more efficiently.
Lynwood’s new squad cars.
upgraded its fleet of police
vehicles. “We took advantage of
a lease-with-intent-to-purchase
plan and acquired five Ford
Crown Victoria squad cars. After
three years, we will purchase the
vehicles for $1 each. By
spreading out the cost over three
years, it is easier for the Village
to purchase them and the cost is
only slightly higher than paying
the total cost at one time. We will
also save money in vehicle
repairs since the old ones were
more costly to keep on the road,”
Police Chief Palmer said.
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We have two new police
officers on the job. Both
policemen were on our
Department previously, but left
to go to higher paying
departments. Police Chief David
E. Palmer said the two officers
chose to return to Lynwood and
are doing a terrific job.
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Residents who have not filled
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are asked to do so. The Code Red
program can be a lifesaver during
an emergency. Using the Code
Red system, the Police Department
is able to telephone residents with
a recorded message during an
emergency situation such as a
chemical spill, child abduction, or
other crisis. Code Red would be
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The Youth Center attracted a large group of children in their
costumes for the recent Halloween party sponsored by the Village.
Little League registration will
take place at the Youth Center on
January 14 and 21. Soccer
program registration dates will
be announced soon.
Information about Youth Center
activities is available by phoning
758-7512.
Storm Sewer Dumping
lease be aware that it is
illegal to dump used oil or
chemicals of any type into
the storm system drains. The
Village storm sewer system
drains directly into Lake
Lynwood, which could cause
serious environmental problems.
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Chemicals and oils should be
disposed of at legal collection
sites or during the Village
Cleanup Week held once a year.
Serious fines will be written to
anyone caught or discovered to
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years of age and from 7 to 8 p.m.
for participants 17 years and
older (including adults). The fee
for Tae Kwon Do lessons is $50
per month.
Grivetti said the Youth Center
will host a Christmas Party 4 to 7
p.m. Saturday, December 17. The
party is free to Village youngsters.
During the holiday vacation
from school, the Youth Center will
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he Village's Youth Center
offers a variety of fun and
educational activities.
Bettina Grivetti, youth
program director, said Youth
Center activities are open to
children age five and older. Youth
Center hours are 3 to 6:30 p.m.
Monday through Thursday.
Continuing programs include
homework help from 3 to 5 p.m.
and free time activities from 5 to
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The holidays are nearing.
This also is the season when
criminals are very active. Make
sure that the lights in your home
are on timers so the house looks
occupied when you are not at
home. Also, make sure the
lights go on just before dusk, as
they would when you are home.
There are many charity
scams taking place during the
holidays. Only give to charities
you know. Be cautions about
telephone solicitations for police
agencies. The Lynwood Police
Department does not solicit
contributions.
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Philip Mascarello, Seniors
Program Director
708-758-7512
VILLAGE OF
LYNWOOD
21460 Lincoln Highway
Lynwood, Illinois 60411
MAYOR
Eugene Williams
CLERK
Roy Valle
TRUSTEES
Robert Carducci
William Lebeter
Irv Nicholson
William Ryan
Willie Sims
Rich Stephens
DIRECTORY
Mayor’s Office . . . . . . . .758-6101
Village Clerk . . . . . . . . .758-6101
Police Department
Nonemergency . . . . . . .758-6100
Fire Department
Nonemergency . . . . . . .758-6102
Senior Citizens Center
he Senior
Citizen/Youth
Center is a
comfortable place for
seniors to relax and
socialize with other
residents, as well as
engage in fitness
workouts.
"We have a big
screen television set, a
pool table and exercise
machines at the Center,"
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Mayor Williams attended the Senior Luau
Luncheon at the Senior Center. He is seated next
to Elizabeth Jackson who has been recognized
this year as “Outstanding Volunteer” by the
Suburban Area Agency on Aging.
Building
Department
reminder
uilding Department permits
B
must be obtained for
construction and repair
work, including installation of
fences, decks and pools. Residents
Building Department . . .758-6380
Public Works . . . . . . . . .758-8434
Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-1-1
should employ only licensed
contractors. Information about
permits and about licensed
contractors is available from the
Building Department. The Village
Village Web site
www.lynwoodil.us
Village Clerk's Office hours:
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday
said Philip Mascarello,
seniors program director.
"We offer free doughnuts,
coffee, soft drinks and
companionship."
The Center, located on
Lincoln Highway just south
of the Lynwood Municipal
Center, is open from 10
a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday
through Friday. Residents
may phone the Center at
758-7512.
now has a code enforcement
officer and a property maintenance
inspector who are responsible for
property maintenance issues.
Lynwood Mayor Eugene Williams presents a check in the
amount of $110,547 to Sandridge School District 172.
Accepting the donation, which represents impact fee funds
collected by the Village from subdivision developers, is
Board of Education President Cheryl Ward. With the Mayor
and Ward are District 172 Board Vice-President Bettina
Grivetti and Board member Steve Brewster.
Village Board,
Zoning Board meetings
• The Village Board of Trustees meets at 7 p.m. on the
second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at the Village
Municipal Building.
The Building Department phone
number is 758-6380.
• The Zoning Board meets at 7 p.m. on the first
Monday of the month at the Village Municipal Building.
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