Roselle Reporter September/October 2011
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Roselle Reporter September/October 2011
The Roselle Reporter September/October 2011 Roselle Examines Successes of TIF District In This Issue Village Phone Numbers................ 2 Trick-or-Treat Hours...................... 2 Message from the Mayor............. 3 General News................................. 4 Finance Department..................... 5 Community Briefs................. 6 & 7 Police Department........................ 8 Fire Department............................ 9 Public Works Department.........10 Community Development.......... 11 Local Business Feature............... 12 Chamber of Commerce.............. 12 Welcome New Businesses.......... 12 As the 23-year lifespan of Roselle’s Town Center Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District comes to an end, successes in jumpstarting redevelopment in the heart of Roselle are being realized. In 1989, Roselle’s Town Center was underperforming, and the equalized assessed valuation (EAV) of properties was deteriorating in comparison to the rest of the Village. Now, 22 years later, the EAV of the properties within the TIF District have realized a 630 percent increase, far outpacing the community-wide average of 372 percent. TIF Property Value Increases Outpace Community Averages The EAV of properties in Roselle’s Town Center TIF District increased nearly twice as much as properties throughout Roselle since 1989. As a whole, the EAV of properties in Roselle rose 374 percent between 1989 and 2009, from $231 million to $861 million. The properties in the 35 acre TIF in Roselle’s Town Center collectively saw increases of 630 percent, from $4.3 million in 1989 to $27.5 million in 2009. According to Roselle Community Development Director Patrick Watkins, much of the success of the TIF is related to responsible management of the District. “Officials from other taxing bodies were made part of the process from the start,” Watkins said. “This is now required of communities, but back then, municipalities didn’t have to involve the other taxing districts. We were an early adopter of a best-practice that ensures TIF development is done in a way that benefits the community as a whole.” Additionally, Roselle established a geographically small TIF district, (35 acres, or just 1.12 percent of the incorporated Village) focusing only on the most blighted areas. TIF funds were not used to build or expand Village owned buildings, but rather used to encourage commercial and residential Trick-or-Treat Hours pg 2 Please see Town Center TIF, Page 11 Gateway Commons Main Street Station Main E. Elm St. Park Street Crossing St. S. Park S W. Elm St. Village-wide Average: 372% E. Irving P ark Rd. S. Prospe Claria Dr. E. H att end orf Av e. Roselle Rd. Central Ave. Town Acres Ln. Thornngate New Leaf School’s Open—Drive Carefully pg 8 N. Prospect St. TIF EAV Increase 1989-2009: 630% News from the Village of Roselle Village Info Emergency............................................ 9-1-1 Village Hall....................................980-2000 Community Development..........980-2000 Fire (Non-Emergency)................ 980-2043 Police (Non-Emergency)............ 980-2025 Village Hall Hours Mayor’s Office...............................671-2807 Village Hall is open Monday 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Wednesday and Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to noon. Village Hall is closed the second Friday of each month through 2011for required employee furlough days. Village Clerk.................................. 671-2802 Village Board Meetings Public Works..................................671-2360 Village Administrator.................. 671-2808 TTY................................................. 980-2026 Village of Roselle 31 S. Prospect Street Roselle, IL 60172 www.roselle.il.us [email protected] Mayor Gayle A. Smolinski Village Clerk Patty Burns Trustees Kory A. Atkinson Ronald L. Baker Wayne D. Domke Barbara Rendall-Hochstadt Andy Maglio Terrence Wittman Village Administrator Jeffrey D. O’Dell Village Board meetings are held in the Village Board Room of the Village Hall, 31 S. Prospect Street, at 7:00 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month. Committee of the Whole (COW) Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Village Board Room of the Village Hall, 31 S. Prospect Street, immediately following the Village Board Meeting on the second and fourth Monday of each month, and additionally as needed. The Roselle Reporter is published by the Village of Roselle as a public information service for residents. Editor: Melissa Brito, Community Relations Coordinator Halloween Trick-or-Treat Hours Ghosts and goblins are preparing to haunt Roselle this Halloween - on October 31, between 4:00 and 8:00 p.m. Halloween is a time for children. With this in mind, Roselle plans its trick or treat hours to accommodate all of them. This allows some daylight hours for the youngest cowboys and princesses and some time when it is a little darker for older witches and goblins. Please be careful while children are out enjoying this time. For more information on Halloween safety, visit the National Safety Council web site at www.nsc.org. Coffee with the Village Board Do you have questions about what’s happening in the Village of Roselle? Coffee with the Village Board is a great opportunity to meet and talk with the Mayor and Board of Trustees. The Coffee with the Board series is scheduled for the first Saturday of the month. Upcoming Coffee with the Board meetings will be held October 1 and November 5 from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. at Village Hall. Unlike regular Village Board or Committee of the Whole meetings, this informal session provides residents and business owners an opportunity to discuss issues affecting them and the community. Whether it be an update on the recent Main Street, Irving Park Road, or Lake Street/Gary Avenue redevelopment efforts, or a few questions about the Village’s code enforcement procedures, the Mayor, Trustees, and Village Staff will be prepared to assist you. So come in and enjoy a cup of coffee and chat with your local elected officials. 2 www.roselle.il.us The Roselle Reporter Mayor’s Message While summer is winding down, there are still some activities scheduled in which you might want to participate. The 10th anniversary of September 11 is this year. Trinity Lutheran Church will have two services; one at 9:30 a.m. and the other at 11:00 a.m., which will include a blessing of all our first responders, in commemoration of 9/11. The public is invited to either service. There will also be a Freedom Walk, honoring the heroes of 9/11, sponsored by Countryside Funeral Home and involving Roselle American Legion Post 1084. People are invited to gather at 3:00 p.m., at the funeral home, 333 S. Roselle Rd., where participants will walk to the Legion Post at 344 E. Maple Ave. At 3:30 p.m., the Post will have a presentation of colors, a flag folding ceremony, and speakers. If you cannot make the walk, you can come directly to the Legion for the ceremony. Everyone is then invited back to the funeral home afterwards for refreshments. I was very saddened at the recent loss of Fred Koehler, founder of Lynfred Winery, which has been a jewel of this community since its establishment in 1979. Fred loved a good party and watching people enjoy his wines. I’m so pleased that the winery is continuing the tradition of Septemberfest this year. The event is on Saturday, September 24 and Sunday, September 25. Come out, enjoy some delicious German food, and raise a glass of wine in Fred’s memory. Please see www.lynfredwinery.com for more details. I was pleased to welcome Itasca Bank and Trust to town in August. They opened their branch at the corner of Irving Park and Roselle Rds., and their ties to our community are deeply rooted. Jack Mensching is the President of Itasca Bank and Trust, which had its start as the Itasca State Bank. Jack’s great-grandfather, H.H. Franzen, and his brothers, opened up the Roselle State Bank in 1903 and the Itasca State Bank in 1916. Both Jack and John Binneboese, who is running the Itasca Bank & Trust Roselle branch, are Lake Park graduates and John is active in the Lake Park Educational Foundation. If you passed by American Legion Post 1084 on Maple Ave. the morning of August 16, you saw many activities going on. WGN was there filming segments for their morning show, to promote the American Legion and the Legion Riders’ Poker Run, a charitable event which was held on August 20. While the Poker Run is over, there are still many activities that the Legion and its clubs (Sons of the American Legion, American Legion Women’s Auxiliary, Riders, etc.), provide for our community and that are open to the public. Some examples are the September 10 bags tournament, run by the Sons of the American Legion, along with late-winter fish fries and the occasional steak fry. The Sons of the American Legion paid for and donated the handicapped fishing pier at Turners Pond. American Legion Post activities not only bring the Legion community together, but help support our troops and their families. The Women’s Auxiliary uses the money they collect from Poppy Days and community events such as their Spaghetti Speakeasy and Mother’s Day Brunch to fund a picnic for the veterans at the VA Health Care Center in North Chicago. The entire Legion works together to send packages to our troops overseas. Members of the Legion provide the moving Memorial Day ceremony at Trinity Lutheran Cemetary, followed by an open house back at the post. The Legion has a charitable foundation, where your donations are tax-deductible. Donations are also deductible for contributing to a program called “Gifts for Yanks That Gave”, which provides comfort items for hospitalized veterans, especially during the holidays. This year our Legionnaires and other club members will be in our community on November 11, 12 and 13 to solicit donations. American Legion Post 1084 in Roselle has been the top post in the state for donations for Gifts for Yanks for many years. Let’s help them keep that distinction! Call (630) 894-8524 for more information on Legion events or how to contribute, or visit their website at post1084.net. I want to remind you that you can receive weekly updates on what is happening in Roselle through our E-News. To subscribe just go to www.roselle.il.us and click on “Sign Up for E-News” on the left hand side of the page. As summer ends, school begins. Please be careful as our youngest residents are walking to school or getting on and off buses. Illinois State law requires us to stop in both directions when a school bus is stopped. Even if the bus lights are not engaged or the arm is not down, use caution when you see a stopped bus. Speak Out! “Speak Out” provides a way in which YOU can communicate with the Village of Roselle elected officials and administration. Your advice, suggestions, questions and opinions are appreciated and will receive a response. If you need more space, please attach a separate sheet. Name:____________________________________________________________________________ As a citizen of the Village of Roselle, it is my opinion that: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Date:_________________________________ Address:_ _______________________________________________________Phone:___________________________ Mail to: “Speak Out” Village of Roselle, 31 South Prospect, Roselle, IL 60172 or E-mail to: [email protected] Name and mailing address or e-mail are required for response. September/October 2011 www.roselle.il.us 3 General News Free Document Shredding Event October 8 Great Neighbor Larry Wilborn has lived in Roselle for more than 45 years and was recently nominated for Roselle’s Great Neighbor program by his long-time neighbor, Laraine Parker. “We have known Larry for 29 years,” Laraine said. “We met Larry at a church event at St. Walter Parish. We happened to mention that we were looking for a home. Larry immediately told us about the house across the street from them that he knew was up for sale. To make a long story short, we have been ‘across the street’ neighbors for almost 29 years. In that time, Larry loaned us tools for repairs that our house needed, answered all “emergency” calls from us as we worked on the home, and watched over our home whenever we had to travel.” During all of the natural disasters that have hit over the years such as the flood of ‘87 and the microburst of ‘91, and, most recently, the big snow in Roselle, Larry was the first person on hand - not only for the Parkers, but for all the neighbors in the vicinity. Laraine and Tom Parker lost their parents and so their sons are without their natural grandfathers. The Parker boys turned to Larry as their stand-in grandfather to the point where he was asked to sit where John Parker’s grandfathers would have sat at his wedding in 2009. “For my part, I’ve just tried to help others and give back whenever I could,” Larry said. “My wife Mary Ann and I live in the Trinity neighborhood in Roselle and we have the most wonderful neighbors here – including the Trinity Church. People in our neighborhood look out for each other and we help each other through the difficult times of life. I’ve been the recipient of my neighbors’ help. As an example, one man mowed my lawn and removed my snow for two years during a family illness. And, this past June I had surgery on my shoulder, and wouldn’t you know it there was Tom and Joe Parker mowing our lawn. I think that is quite astounding and it’s wonderful how we all do whatever we can for our neighbors.” “Larry’s home and yard are beautifully kept and it is the envy of the neighborhood,” Laraine said. “Larry extends a hand in friendship to every new neighbor so that they feel very welcome here. There are so many people in Roselle who know that Larry Wilborn is truly a great neighbor.” Great Neighbor Nomination Do you know of a great neighbor in town that makes Roselle a wonderful place to live? Is there an unsung hero in your neighborhood? Please send your nominations to “Great Neighbor” Village of Roselle, 31 S. Prospect Street, Roselle, IL, 60172 or e-mail your nomination to [email protected]. One Great Neighbor will be selected by a Village committee for each upcoming Roselle Reporter newsletter. Selected Great Neighbors and the person who nominated them will be invited to a Village Board meeting where they will be honored with a proclamation from Mayor Smolinski. 4 Roselle residents are invited to bring their confidential documents to be shredded on-site during a free shredding event on Saturday, October 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Roselle Metra Station south parking lot at Irving Park Road and Maple Avenue. The quantity of documents to be shredded is limited to no more than 100 pounds. If they wish, participants will be able to watch as their documents are being shredded, and shredded paper will be recycled. This free event is sponsored by Itasca Bank & Trust Co., which recently opened its newest branch in Roselle at the corner of Irving Park and Roselle Roads. Time Change? Time to Change the Batteries Daylight Savings Time ends Sunday, November 6. The Village of Roselle and the Roselle Fire Department encourage residents to get in the habit of changing the batteries in smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors when changing the time on clocks for Daylight Savings Time each spring and fall. Changing smoke alarm batteries is one of the simplest, most effective ways to reduce fire deaths and injuries. Make a change this fall that could save your life! Sign Up for E-News For Timely Updates The Village of Roselle strives to keep the community informed about Village business, events and festivals, and other happenings and opportunities throughout the area. The Village of Roselle’s E-News offers subscribers frequent updates from the Village. Over 1,100 people have signed up to receive E-News, however there are many others out there who would benefit from being on the Village’s mailing list. Subscribe to E-News by clicking on the “Sign Up for E-News” button on the left side menu on the Village website at www.roselle.il.us. Users can register to receive information in several interest areas, including general news from the Village, notification when Village Board meeting agendas are posted, employment opportunity postings, and notification when the electronic version of the Roselle Reporter is available on the Village’s website. Recycle Old Electronic Equipment The Bloomingdale Township Highway Department relaunched its free Electronic Recycling Program the first Saturday of every month (except holiday weekends) from 8:00 a.m. to noon. Bring old electronics to the Bloomingdale Township Garage, 123 N. Rosedale Ave., Bloomingdale, for recycling. For more information, visit bloomingdaletownshiphighwaydept.com. www.roselle.il.us The Roselle Reporter Finance Auto Debit Program Offers Convenience The Auto Debit Program is a free optional service that makes your life easier by automatically paying your water/sewer bill directly from your checking or savings account. The amount due on your monthly water/ sewer bill is automatically debited from your bank account on the 6th day of every month. To participate, please fill out the application form to the right and return it to the Finance Department at Village Hall. By signing the form, you authorize the Village of Roselle to initiate automatic payments from your designated checking or savings account to make payments to your water/sewer bill. Your signature also indicates your agreement to the terms and conditions of the Auto Debit Program. Please visit the Village website at www.roselle.il.us/payments or contact the Finance Department at (630) 980-2000 for more information about this program. Online Tools Offer Multiple Ways to Pay The Village offers several different payment options for utility bills, permits, and other fees. In addition to coming into Village Hall or mailing in payments, residents can opt to pay online through the Village’s web site. Visit www.roselle.il.us and click on the “Online Bill Pay” button in the left side menu to access online payment options. Residents interested in purchasing Metra lot parking permits, vehicle stickers or paying parking tickets can use E-Pay, an easy-to-use option that allows residents to make payments using a credit or debit card. E-Pay is secure and available 24 hours a day; a minimal convenience fee applies. Online customer service, through MUNIS Self Service, is also available for residents to review, manage and pay utility bills online. In addition, residents can elect to participate in the Village’s direct debit program where funds for payment on utility accounts are automatically withdrawn from customer bank accounts on the due date, thus avoiding late fees. Further information on all of these programs is available on the Village’s web site. Call (630) 980-2000 for additional details. Auto Debit Program: Save Time and Money! Sign Up for Auto Debit Program The Auto Debit Program offers the convenience of paying your water/sewer bill automatically to insure no late payments or ensuing penalty charges. Please submit this form to the Finance Department at Village Hall. Water/Sewer Bill Account Number (seven digits) Name Service Address Phone Number Please pay from my (check one) o Checking o Savings Account Number Nine-digit Routing Number Name of Financial Institution By signing below, you authorize the Village of Roselle to initiate automatic payments from your designated checking or savings account to make payments to your water/sewer bill. Your signature also indicates your agreement to the terms and conditions of the Auto Debit Program. Name (Please Print) Signature Date September/October 2011 www.roselle.il.us 5 Community Briefs American Legion Post 1084 Hosting Open House Roselle History Museum Thank You! The members of the Roselle History Museum would like to thank all of the residents who supported the museum’s fund raising by buying glow sticks at the 4th of July fireworks show and at the Taste of Roselle. Volunteers Needed If you have special skills and are interested in helping preserve and educate people on the history of Roselle, the History Museum needs you. Museum staff is always looking for able bodied and dedicated volunteers. Museum Hours The Museum is open every Sunday from 2:00-4:00 p.m. or by appointment. For a special tour, please call the Museum office at (630) 351-5300. Village Clerk Halloween Safety Tips The Village of Roselle encourages all residents to celebrate Halloween safely and responsibly. Halloween safety tips are available for download from the National Safety Council website at www.nsc.org. Time Change Daylight Savings Time ends November 6. Change the batteries in smoke detectors, CO2 detectors, and all other alarms. “Make a Change that Could Save a Life”. Holiday Light Recycling Roselle residents can recycle broken and tangled strands of non-working holiday lights through a new program sponsored by the Village of Roselle. Bring unusable indoor, outdoor, LED, or specialty holiday lights in to the holiday light recycling drop boxes located at Village Hall, 31 S. Prospect Street, and at Clauss Recreation Center, 555 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. Bins for recycling will be available starting October 15. Register to Vote Residents may register to vote during normal business hours at Village Hall. You must be 18 years or older on the next election day, reside in the Village for 30 days prior to the next election, and a U.S. citizen to be eligible to register to vote. 6 American Legion Post 1084 will host an Open House on Saturday, November 5 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Illinois Patriot Guard Fallen Heroes Traveling Memorial Wall, which honors over 240 Illinois Fallen Heroes from Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, will be on display throughout the open house. Additionally, the Color Guard will perform a flag disposal ceremony 11:00 a.m. Old worn flags can be dropped off in the drop box located in the front of American Legion Post 1084, 344 E. Maple Ave. For more information, please email Debbie Crudele at [email protected] Trinity Lutheran Church Hosting Community Clinic Trinity Lutheran Church in Roselle is hosting “The Clinic”, a free outreach event for area residents in need, on Saturday, November 12, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Stop by the church at 405 S. Rush Street to receive free medical, dental, vision and chiropractic screenings, food, clothing, hair cuts, entertainment and more. Call (847) 289-7200 for additional information. Hanover Park Hosting Multi-community Recycling and Shredding Event Roselle residents are invited to participate in a recycling and document shredding event sponsored by the Village of Hanover Park on September 17 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Hanover Park Municipal Complex, 2121 W. Lake St. Visit the Village of Hanover Park website at www.hpil.org for details. Expired or Unused Medication Disposal Program DuPage County and the DuPage County Health Department, in conjunction with several police departments county-wide, are offering an Expired/Unused Medication Disposal Program. This program, funded by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, seeks to reduce risks to families, the community and the environment caused by expired or unused medications. Permanent medication drop boxes are located at the Bloomingdale Police Department, 201 S. Bloomingdale Road, the Carol Stream Police Department, 500 N. Gary Avenue, and the Glendale Heights Police Department, 300 Civic Center Plaza. For more information, including a list of accepted items, please visit the Bloomingdale Township web site at www.bloomingdaletownship.com. Main Street Market and Cruise Nights Run Through September 30 Main Street Market launched its season this year with a new day, new time, and new location. Now on Friday afternoons from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the American Legion Hall Parking Lot, 344 E. Maple Ave, Main Street Market brings fresh fruit, vegetables and other items to Roselle through September 30. Follow up your visit to Main Street Market with an evening on Roselle’s Main Street for Cruise Nights. Also running through September 30, Cruise Nights are on Main Street Friday nights from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Visit the official Cruise Nights website at www.cruiseroselle.com for details. www.roselle.il.us The Roselle Reporter Community Briefs Roselle Park District Offering “Green” Trips and Programs for Kids Join the Roselle Park District for a trip to the Chicago Botanic Garden on Saturday, September 10 from 12:00-4:00 p.m. Get close to nature and discover where food comes from with fun activities at the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden. Kids will learn to pollinate flowers, dissect seeds, see roots growing, compost with worms, or create a rainbow for healthy eating and much more! The Park District is also offering a trip to Kohl Children’s Museum on Saturday, October 8 from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Kohl Children’s Museum of Greater Chicago offers 17 interactive, hands-on exhibits for children of all ages. All their exhibits and programs are aligned to the Illinois State Learning Standards and are designed to nurture a love of learning in young children. Signage and activities provide children with hands-on learning opportunities about environmental concerns in both the indoor and outdoor exhibit spaces. Lunch will be on your own at the Cosi Café located in the entryway of the museum. The Park District’s Geocaching with Kids program, scheduled for Saturday, September 24, uses handheld GPS units to find hidden “caches” in neighborhoods or out on local trails as part of a scavenger hunt. It’s a high-tech treasure hunt that can help engage your kids in the natural world. During the Reduce, Reuse and Recycle program offered on Saturday, October 15 from 9:30-11:30 a.m., participants will Linking Neighbors Broch rev032010:Linking Neighbors Brochure 3/11/10 1:12 PM make their own recycled paper by mimicking the industrial process, using their own energy! For more details, check out page 11 of the Roselle Park District fall brochure. Fall Events and Classes at the Roselle Park District The Roselle Park District has teamed up with Whole Foods to bring you three great cooking classes - the Roselle Park District fall brochure for details. While you are at it make sure you check out new cooking classes for youth: Munchkin Munchies, and Holiday Cookie Decorating, both of which are also listed in the Park District’s fall brochure. The Roselle Park District is hosting a Go Healthy Day of Play on Saturday, September 17 from1:00-3:00 p.m. at the Clauss Recreation Center fields. Start the weekend off right with some invigorating exercise! Activities include a moon jump, disc golf toss, basketball shoot, tee ball station, bag toss, and more! This will be a FREE day of invigorating activities, healthy refreshments, prizes, and fun! Roselle Park District staff will be there to keep everything fun, safe and most importantly, to keep everyone moving! Page 2 Roselle Area Recreation Paths and Trails Roselle Area Various bike paths and recreation trails link Roselle with Busse Woods, the Recreation Paths Meacham Grove Forest Preserve, the Mallard Lake Forest Preserve, the Illinois Prairie Path, and the Fox River Trail. For additional recreation maps and details, please visit the Village of Roselle website at www.roselle.il.us/trails. March 18, 2010 September/October 2011 www.roselle.il.us 7 Police Department turned off. School’s Open - Drive Carefully The Roselle Police Department would like to remind drivers that Roselle area schools are back in session. Please use caution when driving through the school zones. Roselle Police officers will be present in the school zones to enforce speed restrictions and occupant protection laws, as well as other traffic laws. Buckle up, slow down and put the cell phone away! As a reminder, the speed limit in posted school zones is 20 m.p.h. during school days between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. when children are present. Fines for violating the 20 m.p.h. speed limit start at $150 for a first offense and $500 for a second offense. A complete list of laws can be found on the Illinois Secretary of State’s website at www.CyberDriveIllinois.com under the “Publications/Rules Of The Road” tab. School Crossing Zones are No Cell Phone Zones When approaching a marked school crossing zone between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., on days when school is in operation and children are present, a driver must discontinue wireless/ cell phone use, reduce speed to 20 mph, and stop and yield the right-of-way to any children or adults in the crosswalk area. Motorists do not always need to stop when meeting a stopped school bus on a roadway with four or more lanes. Motorists are not required to stop if they are traveling in the opposite direction of the bus, but should drive cautiously. If convicted of illegally passing a stopped school bus motorists face driver’s license or vehicle registration suspension for three months. Those who receive two such convictions within five years will have driving privileges suspended for one year. In addition to the suspensions, violators will be fined $150 for a first conviction and $500 for a second or subsequent conviction. For a complete copy of the Illinois Rules of the Road publication, visit the Illinois Secretary of State website. Call 9-1-1 for Police, Fire or Ambulance Response Village residents who need the response of a police officer, firefighter, or paramedic for any reason, from a request to respond to a stray animal or to report an emergency situation, should always call 9-1-1. Calling 9-1-1 helps emergency dispatch communicators to obtain the best information in order to provide the most appropriate service. For general inquiries, overnight parking permission, or to reach a specific employee, residents may still call the Police Department non-emergency number, (630) 980-2025. In the event that police department personnel are unable to answer the nonemergency number, calls will be routed to the emergency dispatch center. Please be prepared to speak with emergency personnel, who are trained to forward the nature of your problem to the appropriate personnel. School Buses Motorists must stop before meeting or overtaking a school bus loading or unloading passengers on a two-lane roadway, including in front of schools. After a school bus has come to a complete stop and the stop signal arm is extended, motorists must come to a complete stop and remain stopped until the stop signal arm is no longer extended and the flashing lights are AARP Driver Safety Program The Roselle Police Department, in cooperation with the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), is hosting a Driver Safety Program on October 12 & 13. The two-day course will meet from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. each day at the Roselle Police Department, 103 S. Prospect Street. The cost is $12.00 for AARP members or $14.00 for non-members. The fee covers all classroom materials. Coffee and rolls will be served. This course is open to all drivers. The Driver Safety Program results in safer roads for everyone. Older drivers benefit from increased confidence on the road, better driving records, lower insurance rates and a continuing mobile, independent lifestyle for additional years. Several automobile insurance companies provide multi-year premium reductions to graduates of the course who are 55 years of age or older. Course registration applications are available for download on the Roselle Police Department web site at www.roselle.il.us/police. For further information or alternative class dates and locations, contact Sergeant Hourigan by e-mail [email protected] or call (630) 671-4067. www.roselle.il.us 8 The Roselle Reporter Fire Department Fire Department Open House September 25 This year’s Fire Department Open House will be held on Sunday, September 25 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Roselle Fire Station, 100 E. Maple Ave. Join us for a day of raffles, prizes, snacks, station tours, vehicle extrication demonstrations, and to meet your Roselle Firefighters. October is National Fire Prevention Month Every year we recognize fire prevention during the month of October. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has taken the lead in public fire safety outreach by serving as the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for 89 years. The annual public awareness and safety commemoration, which is proclaimed by the President of the United States each year, is observed by fire departments in the U.S. and Canada to mark the anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. National Fire Prevention Week will be held October 9-15, with the theme “Protect Your Family from Fire”. The focus is on how to protect your family from fire by planning ahead and integrating simple things into everyday life. Installing systems such as smoke alarms and residential fire sprinklers, as well as identifying potential hazards, can reduce the risk of home fires and property loss, injury, or death due to fire. Nearly two-thirds of home structure fire deaths occur in homes where there were no smoke alarms, or where smoke alarms were present but failed to operate. Fires in the home take a great toll on life and property each year. Between 2005 and 2009, NFPA estimates that U.S. fire departments responded to an average of 373,900 reported home structure fires per year, causing an estimated average of 2,650 civilian deaths, 12,890 civilian injuries, and $7.1 billion in direct property damage each year. Smoking materials remain the leading cause of home fire deaths, while cooking equipment is the leading cause of home structure fires and home fire injuries. For more information about National Fire Prevention Week, visit www.firepreventionweek.org. Fire Drills It is essential that every household have a plan for escaping a fire and practice it by holding fire drills at least twice a year. Many people make poor decisions when fire breaks out. They may be affected by smoke, disoriented by being awakened abruptly, and frightened. The more you practice your escape plan, the more likely you and your family are to make proper decisions and escape safely. Draw a Floor Plan of Your Home Use a large sheet of paper or a grid sheet to draw a floor plan of your home. Include all windows, doors, outdoor features, and possible obstacles in your drawing. Know at least two ways out of each room and show them on your floor plan. Fire is unpredictable - it can block any exit path. In a two-story home, plan safe escape routes through second-story windows. Revise your escape plan as circumstances change in your household. Make sure everyone, including young children, older adults, and those with disabilities are included in the plan. Learn Your Escape Routes and Keep Them Clear Assess each escape route realistically to be sure it can be used in an emergency. Be sure that balconies, roofs, and escape ladders included in your plan can support the weight of the heaviest member of the household. Be sure that windows in your home are not painted shut or blocked, and do not have a screwed-on screen or storm window that cannot be opened from the inside. Windows or doors protected by security bars should have quickrelease mechanisms that everyone in the family can operate. What to Do When You’ve Escaped Choose a spot away from the building where all members of the household will meet after they have escaped from the fire. This will allow you to count heads and determine if anyone is left inside the building. If possible, choose a spot in front of your home, where the fire department will arrive. Mark the meeting place on your floor plan. Get Out and Stay Out During a real fire, do not go back into your home for any reason until the fire department says it is safe. Firefighters are trained and equipped to enter burning buildings and rescue people, you are not. Notify firefighters if anybody or any pet is trapped in the home. Roselle Fire Department Offering CPR Courses The Roselle Fire Department is offering a Heartsaver CPR/AED course on Thursday, November 10 at the Fire Station, 100 E. Maple Ave., from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. The course teaches all lay rescuers when to phone 9-1-1, how to administer CPR, how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED), and how to provide relief from choking. This course targets people who are expected to respond to cardiovascular emergencies in the workplace, home or public locations, and can be used for all lay rescuers who are required to obtain a credential documenting the completion of a CPR course that includes use of an AED. The class size is limited to 14 people and costs $40, paid in advance. Fees are non-refundable, but courses will be rescheduled in the event of an advanced cancellation. Participants of this class will be certified by the American Heart Association in the Heartsaver AED course. Additional upcoming courses are scheduled for January 12, and March 8. Call the Fire Department at (630) 980-2043 to register. September/October 2011 www.roselle.il.us 9 Public Works Walnut Street Culvert Repair Successful Work to replace a 72 inch stormwater culvert under Walnut Street was completed just in time for a big test. Substantial completion on the project came on July 20, three days before a record-setting rainfall event in Roselle. Homes that had seen flooding in the immediate area near the Walnut Street culvert before the cultert was replaced did not flood during this major rain event. The improvements are attributed to the reaplacement of the pipe, which had failed after a flooding event in the summer of 2010. Water Main Replacement Project Underway in the Trails Subdivision Phase one of a large water distribution rehabilitation project is underway in the northeast section of Roselle, with phase two of the project expected to be underway mid-September. Estimates call for the project to substantially completed by November, weather permitting. The estimated cost for this project is just under $906,500. Approximatley 2,200 feet of 6” and 8” water main are being replaced in the Trails subdivision, near and around Shawnee Trail, Overland Trail, Conway Bay, Cantebury Trail and Shadow Lake Bay. The water mains in the subdivision had been identified as in poor condition and experiencing corrosion. Adding to the complexity of the project is the inaccessibility of the original mains, which are buried deeper than usual and surrounded by other utility lines. Instead of digging up the old existing water main lines, the Village’s contractor, Insituform Technologies USA, is using a technology to “slip line” the existing pipes using a Cured-In-Place-Pipe water main. The water main work impacts 90 residences and consists of the construction of a temporary water distribution system above ground to serve the impacted homes while the rehabilitation of the water main is completed. Did You Know? Sanitary Sewer Problems? Call the Village First Parts of the sanitary sewer system in Roselle were built years ago when tile pipes were standard materials. The age of these pipes, along with the materials used, can make them vulnerable to root intrusion. This can result in cracked pipes, additional root growth, and clogged pipes. While the Village is working on upgrading the older pipes in the public portion of the system, homeowners are responsible for the sewer service line to their homes. According to Roselle Wastewater Superintendent John LaRocca, residents experiencing sewer line problems should call the Village before calling a plumber or contractor. “The blockage may be in 10 the Village’s line,” said LaRocca. “We can help determine where the problem is, and if it is in the private service line to the house, we can advise the resident on further action.” Some sewer line problems can be avoided with preventative maintenance. LaRocca recommends pouring a cup of bleach in sinks, showers and floor drains once a month to dissolve materials and clean the pipes. Let the bleach sit in the drain for about 15 minutes before rinsing it out with hot water for 10 to 15 seconds. Call the Wastewater Division at (630) 980-2024 during business hours for more information about sanitary sewer lines. After business hours, inquiries can be made by calling the Police Department non-emergency number at (630) 980-2025. In the event that police department personnel are unable to answer, calls to the non-emergency number are routed to emergency dispatch. Please be prepared to speak with emergency dispatch personnel, who are trained to forward the nature of your problem to the Public Works Department. www.roselle.il.us The Roselle Reporter Community Development Town Center TIF Continued from page 1 redevelopment. Much of the development that was done included buildings with a mix of retail and residential units, allowing for a good balance of the use of these properties without burdening the other taxing districts. Another strong indicator of the success of the TIF is the low vacancy rate in the Town Center. According to Watkins, the first floor commercial vacancy rate is approximately 9 percent, and the residential vacancy rate is even lower. “With just one to two residential units available in each of the developments, the residential vacancy rate in the Town Center is incredibly low, especially in this economy. This is in stark contrast to other communities with like developments,” Watkins said. Roselle’s Town Center TIF District was created in 1989 to address economic underperformance in the area. A baseline property tax value was determined when the TIF was created, and that value has remained the same, for taxing purposes, throughout the life of the TIF. Any increase in property tax values during the life of the TIF is reinvested back into the district to fund development and redevelopment projects. The spending of TIF funds is regulated by Illinois law, and is generally limited to development projects. The Village may not spend TIF funds for operating costs, such as employee salaries and benefits. Since the creation of the TIF in Roselle’s Town Center, the development and redevelopment projects provided for an additional $1.4 million in annual property tax revenue. When the TIF expires in 2012, all of the taxing bodies in Roselle will enjoy their proportion of these newly created taxes. With the first postTIF assessment in 2013, taxes based on the unfrozen and updated EAV will be paid to local taxing bodies in 2014. 9% Vacant As the TIF winds down, the Village Board continues to determine priorities for the reinvestment of TIF funds. Not 91 % Occupied only has the TIF provided a catalyst to redevelop blighted areas and generate healthy EAV, Town Center it has also created density to Commercial Vacancy Rate support commerce, a centralized marketplace for Roselle, and a sense of place—an identity for Roselle. Future projects will strive to further improve Roselle’s Town Center. TIF Success Overview Through prudent management, Roselle’s Town Center TIF District has increased the Equalized Assessed Valuation (EAV) of the properties in the district by over 600 percent, has a low commercial and residential vacancy rate, and has yielded over $1.4 million in new annual tax revenue over the past 21 years. Town Center TIF — Annual Tax Impact on Local Taxing Bodies While EAV is effectively frozen in the TIF for tax purposes, the Village is collecting taxes based on reported EAV growth and investing it back ito the TIF. In 2011, the following tax amounts are being collected and reinvested. When the TIF expires, these taxes will be reallocated to the various taxing bodies to be collected annually, payable first in 2014, in addition to the taxes they are already collecting. Rate Extended Taxes Extended 2011 DuPage County 0.1659 $39,070.17 DuPage Forest Preserve District 0.1321 $31,110.12 DuPage Airport Authority 0.0158 $3,720.97 Bloomingdale Township 0.0773 $18,204.49 Bloomingdale Township Road District 0.0809 Roselle Park District Roselle Public Library District 0.4300 $19,052.30 $101,266.87 0.2012 $47,383.47 Roselle School District12 2.2724 $535,160.07 Lake Park High School District 108 1.8298 $430,925.84 Community College District 502 - College of DuPage 0.2349 $55,319.97 Village of Roselle 0.5725 $134,826.23 District Total September/October 2011 $1,416,040.50 www.roselle.il.us 11 Think Local Business Feature F i r s t Shop. local andand Shop.Dine. Dine.Stay. Stay.Buy Buy local support our community support our community. Chris Kagarise doesn’t need to leave Roselle anymore for his hot dog fix. Kagarise opened Doctor Dogs at 253 E. Irving Park Rd. in Roselle last January to fill a niche in the community. “I was driving out to Streamwood to get a hot dog, and I realized that there are very few hot dog places around. We found a perfect location here in Roselle. People were interested right away. When we were doing our build-out last winter, customers from Dunkin’ Donuts were walking by and asking us when we were going to open. They couldn’t wait!” Kagarise said. Kagarise worked in commercial real estate in Bensenville, and often frequented a hot dog restaurant run by a friend there. After a recent layoff, Kagarise was so interested in opening a hot dog place that he sought the advice of his friend in Bensenville and trained there before opening Doctor Dogs. “I thought we could really fill a need here in Roselle. Percentage wise, we’ve seen our business grow every month since we’ve been open. And our customers, they’re the best. We get a ton of repeat business and know most of our customers by name.” In the short time Doctor Dogs has been open, they’ve been a staple at Cruise Nights, donated to local charities, sold hot dogs at local pee-wee football games, and sponsored a little league baseball team. “It makes sense for us to give back,” said Kagarise. We’ve actually had an overwhelming response from our customers who have wanted to help us out and offer support. We appreciate that so much.” In addition to hot dogs, Doctor Dogs has seasoned burgers, Italian beef, sausage, chicken sandwiches and pizza puffs on their menu, as well as kid-favorites chicken O’s and fried PB&J. Check out their menu online at www.doctordogsbeefsandhotdogs.com or call Doctor Dogs at (630) 980-5200 for more information. Chamber of Commerce The Roselle Chamber of Commerce and Industry is a business association engaged in promoting and encouraging the business and community interests of Roselle and surrounding areas. The Roselle Chamber prides itself on providing an avenue for its member businesses to develop and maintain relationships in today’s competitive marketplace. Members are invited to participate in a variety of networking events, promotional opportunities, and leadership roles within the community. Active participation in these activities fosters relationships built on trust, thereby “opening the door” to new customers. Membership merely begins with payment of annual membership dues. Join the Chamber, get involved and see what they have to offer. For more information, please contact the Chamber office at (630) 894-3010. Welcome New Businesses! 12 Ariel Enterprises Consulting Office 824 E. Nerge Rd. (224) 653-9994 Exclusive Beauty Salon Inside Exclusive Tan 828 E. Nerge Rd. (224) 628-3463 Itasca Bank & Trust Co. Community Bank 1 E. Irving Park Rd. (630) 773-0350 Montenegro Paper Paper Distributor 400 W. Lake St. #220 (630) 894-0350 Boris Heating & Cooling HVAC Contractor 1432 Brittania Way (630) 825-4999 Freedom Experts Handicap Accessibility 401 S. Gary Ave. (630) 957-5141 JCS Powersports Motorcycle Repair & Service 808 W. Central Ave. (630) 295-8030 RJ Resale Resale Furniture 245 Main St. (847) 534-0565 Equus Computer Systems Computer Manufacturer 1105 Stevenson Ct. Suite 100E (630) 426-0910 Handyman SOS Home Repair 785 High Ridge Rd. (773) 848-0870 Lady Lighting & Contracting Electrical Contractor 260 N. Garden Ave. (630) 351-1140 www.roselle.il.us The Roselle Reporter Think F i r s t Experience true community banking at Roselle Bank & Trust. Shop. Dine.Stay. Stay.Buy Buylocal local and and Shop. Dine. support our community support our community. 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Upcoming Meetings September 2011 3 Coffee With the Board..........................................CANCELED 10 Sister City Commission...........................................9:00 a.m. 12 Village Board Meeting.............................................7:00 p.m. Committee of the Whole Meeting Following 13 Taste of Roselle Commission.................................5:30 p.m. 13 Planning and Zoning Commission.........................7:00 p.m. 20 Fire and Police Commission...................................7:00 p.m. 21 Zoning Board of Appeals.......................................7:00 p.m. 26 Village Boar.d Meeting............................................7:00 p.m. Committee of the Whole Meeting Following October 2011 1 Coffee With the Board.................................9:00-10:30 a.m. 4 Planning and Zoning Commission..........................7:00 p.m. 8 Sister City Commission...........................................9:00 a.m. 10 Village Board Meeting..............................................7:00 p.m. Committee of the Whole Meeting Following 11 Taste of Roselle Commission.................................5:30 p.m. 18 Fire and Police Commission...................................7:00 p.m. 19 Zoning Board of Appeals.......................................7:00 p.m. 24 Village Boar.d Meeting............................................7:00 p.m. Committee of the Whole Meeting Following 26 Fire Pension Board....................................................9:00 a.m. 26 Police Pension Board..............................................5:00 p.m. Fire Department Hosting Open House September 25 Tour the Fire Station, Meet the Firefighters Join the Roselle Fire Department as they celebrate National Fire Prevention Week with an open house on Sunday, September 25. The open house will take place at the Fire Station, 100 E. Maple, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Fire Department Open House festivities will include tours, refreshments, demonstrations, touch-a-truck, handouts, and other fire safety information. The Fire Department Open House provides a great opportunity for residents to ask firefighters questions about fire safety issues. For more information please call the Roselle Fire Department Public Education Office at (630) 671-2855. The Roselle 31 South Prospect Street Roselle, IL 60172 (630) 980-2000 Fax (630) 980-8558 www.roselle.il.us Reporter September/October 2011 ECRWSS POSTAL CUSTOMER ROSELLE, IL 60172 PRESORT STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 46 ROSELLE, IL