Document 6598492

Village of Campton Hills
Preserving the quality of life for future generations
Fall 2014
Volume 7, Issue 3
Message from the Village President:
Village Hall Address
Ten years ago I first learned of Elgin’s prior administration’s plans to change our semirural community by adding commercial zoning at the intersection of McDonald and
Corron Roads and allowing a 16% increase in density in residential zoning in northern
Campton and southern Plato Townships. It should be noted that current Elgin Mayor
Dave Kaptain voted against these changes as a Plan Commission Member. Elgin’s
annexation and rezoning led to the formation of the Village and also made me aware
of how little I actually knew about Illinois government. I’ve learned much in 10 years
about Illinois law and I’m constantly getting questions related to the duties of various
government entities. Here’s my short version of Illinois Government 101.
40W270 LaFox Road
Suite B
Campton Hills, IL 60175
Phone: 630.584.5700
Fax: 630.584.5775
Police Non-Emergency:
630.584.0330
www.villageofcamptonhills.org
Illinois has more governing bodies than any other state. We have 6,968 governing
bodies to be exact, with various jurisdictional boundaries and overlapping special
districts. 2,831 entities have general purposes and 4,137 are special districts
according to Governing Data.
Village Hall Hours
Monday – Friday
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
or by appointment
Village of Campton Hills
Village Board Meetings
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Usually held on the 1 and 3
Tuesday of the month
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All Board meetings are held at:
Campton Township
Community Center
5N082 Old LaFox Road
(North of Route 64 and the
Great Western Bike Trail)
Committee of the Whole Meeting
6:30 p.m.
Regular Meeting
7:30 p.m.
Times & dates are subject to change;
always check the Village website for
final meeting information.
Please feel free to drop into your
Village Hall
Monday – Friday
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
or attend a Village Board meeting
to voice your opinion and see
your local government in action.
You don’t have to look any further than Campton Hills to see that we have
representatives at the Federal (Congress), State (House and Senate), County (Board
Representatives), Township (Board of Trustees) and Village (Board of Trustees) level.
In addition, there are special districts that include two solid waste districts (Campton
and Plato Townships (they negotiate waste hauler contracts), Campton and Plato
Township Cemetery Districts, two Community Colleges (Elgin and Waubonsee), five
different fire districts (Burlington, Elburn, Fox River, Pingree Grove, and South Elgin),
two library districts (Elburn’s Town and Country and Elgin’s Gail Borden), the Wasco
Sanitary District and three different school districts (Burlington, Kaneland, and St.
Charles). Each entity is given a different set of tasks.
Out of the 25-person county board, two people are elected (Barb Wojnicki and Drew
Fraz) to represent our area. County governments are responsible for: the coroner,
courts, development in the unincorporated area, elections, forest preserves, public
health, sheriff, and vital records.
Township duties include: maintenance of township roads (we elect highway
commissioners to administer this function), assessment of properties (assessors are
also elected positions), in addition to providing temporary public aid to residents. In
Campton Township, there is an Open Space Program that administers the Campton
Township public open space. Township Highway Commissioners and Assessors act
independently of their Townships, but the Township Board governs their budgets.
Our Village provides police protection, road maintenance for village roads, animal
control, development and zoning code enforcement, and storm water runoff in the
road right-of-ways. By having our own village, we receive funds that we were already
paying before incorporation (income tax, use tax, sales tax, motor fuel tax, and
franchise fees). These revenues allow the village to provide minimal municipal
services without a municipal property tax.
In November, two special taxing districts are asking referendum questions that may
be of interest; see the 4th page of this newsletter for more information. The last page
of this newsletter provides phone numbers for various government entities.
It’s That Time Again – Back to School!
Village Police Department
Emergency: Dial 911
Police Department
Non-Emergency Number:
630.584.0330
Full-Time Officers:
Chief of Police Dan Hoffman
Sergeant Bob Reichardt
Sergeant Jim Liepens
Officer Randy Johnson
Officer Steve Millar
Officer Andy Oparyk
Part-Time Officers:
Officer Tom Blincoe
Officer Jason Friedrich
Officer Dennis Harper
Officer Dan Hatt
Officer Jason Heller
Officer Rich Hoffmann
Officer Steve Mathis
Officer John Pikolcz
Officer Danny Pittman
Officer Ray West
The Village Welcomes Two New
Full-time Police Officers!
Here’s more about them: Steve
Millar, who has been a part-time
CHPD Officer for nine months,
retired from Streamwood after 28
years. Officer Millar was involved in
many activities such as the local
Citizen’s Police Academy, D.A.R.E.
Program, and was a member of the
accident reconstruction team.
Andrew Oparyk retired from the
Harvard PD as Lieutenant in 2011
after 26 years, focusing on
administrative responsibilities his
last 13 years. He has been with
CHPD for almost 2 years part-time.
Don’t overwhelm 911
If a natural disaster occurs, DO NOT
call 911 unless you have a real
emergency. If the system is not
responding, try dialing them directly at
630.232.8400. In the meantime, be
prepared for the next emergency, visit
www.ready.illinois.gov.
As students begin making their daily trek back and forth to school, please be
cautious of school routes. Keep in mind this list when traveling near schools:
 It is against the law to pass a stopped school bus when the lights are
flashing and the STOP sign is extended.
 Children do not understand the dangers of walking into the street
without looking carefully, so be diligent to watch for them.
 Hand-held cell phone use is prohibited while driving. That means no
phone calls, texts, emails, or Internet use while in the driver’s seat. You
may speak on your phone only through a hands-free device.
625 ILCS 5/12-610.1(e)
Premise Alert Program
The Village offers an important registration program for persons with special
needs. The information collected is only used during an emergency. The
Police Department encourages individuals living with disabilities to voluntarily
notify the department of their specific circumstances for inclusion into a
database for first responders and emergency medical service professionals. If
you, or a family member could benefit from this program visit the Village
website or contact the Police Department to complete the Premise Alert
Notification Form.
Vacation Checks
Are you going on vacation? The Campton Hills Police Department conducts
periodic security checks for residents who will be away from home for any
length of time. You can confidentially register your vacation plans by
completing the form on the Village’s website or by completing it at Village Hall.
Home Security System Permit
For those residents who have alarm systems, it is important that the security
company, as well as the responding officers, know whom to contact during an
emergency. Be sure to complete the free Intrusion Alarm Permit, found under
the Police Department’s section of our website, to register this vital
information. Also, be sure to update this information as you make changes.
Illinois Emergency Contact Database
In the event of an emergency, you may not be able to communicate with your
loved ones, but the Illinois Secretary of State can help. You can register two
emergency contacts that can be accessed only by law enforcement, linked
through your driver’s license, state ID, or learner’s permit. To learn more visit
their website: http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/ departments/drivers/ECD/home.html
CODE RED - Emergency Telephone Notification System
This system allows local officials to telephone targeted areas of a municipality,
or the entire County, in case an emergency situation requires immediate action
(such as a boil-water notice, missing child or evacuation notices). Sign up by
visiting: http://www.kcoem.org/CodeRED/CodeRED.htm
Free Cell Phone for Senior Citizens
Seniors can contact the Department on Aging Local Case Management Office
to determine if they qualify for a free cell phone, as well as a certain amount of
texts and minutes per month. Contact the Elgin Office by calling 847-741-0404
or the Aurora Office by calling 630-897-4035. Seniors can also register online:
https://www.safelinkwireless.com/Enrollment/Safelink/en/Public/NewHome.html
Special thanks!
President Smith, the Village Board, and the Community Relations Committee
would like to give a special thanks to the organizations and individuals that
helped make our recent community events so successful!
Attention All Homeowners’
Association Presidents
Please assist us in updating our
records by emailing Jennifer Johnsen,
jennifer.johnsen@villageofcamptonhill
s.org, your Association’s contact
information.
We frequently use this information to
distribute news to our residents or
during a time of emergency and we
could use your help!
Fall 2014 Brush Pick-Up
North of Rte. 64
South of Rte. 64
Plato Township
October 14, 2014
October 21, 2014
October 28, 2014
See www.CamptonTownship.com and
click on Highway District/ Brush
Removal Link for guidelines.
Fox River and Countryside Fire/Rescue District and Village
Pancake Breakfast (May 6th)
Andrea Adam, DDS; Boy Scout Troop 7 of Elburn; Campton Cleaners; Costco; Custom
Welding; Educare; Fair Oak Farms; Fio’s Pizza; Fox Valley Ophthalmology; Green
Cleaners; Jim Gaffney; Kindercare; Klein Time; Larry J. Holley Insurance; Mendel
Plumbing; Nicor Gas; Presence St. Joseph Hospital; Ross Electric; St. Charles Florist;
STC School District #303; Swifty Print; Taylor Street Pizza; The Lodge; The Outpost
(Marathon); Wasco Dairy Queen; Wasco Lawn & Power; Wasco McDonalds; Wasco
Nursery and Waste Management.
Safety Fair (June 21st)
Burlington Fire District; Campton Animal Clinic; Campton Township Hwy. District;
Campton Township; District; COMED; Costco; Elburn CERT; Elburn Fire District; EMI
Safety Products; First Alert/BRK Brands; JULIE; Kane County Emergency Management;
Kane County K-9 Unit; Lord of Life Church; Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P.; Metra
Rail; NICOR; Old Second National Bank; Pingree Grove & Countryside Fire District;
Tender Loving Care Pediatrics, and Union Pacific. An extra special thanks to: Bell
Graham Elementary School and the St. Charles School District 303; Congregational
United Church of Christ; Fox River Fire/Rescue District; LaFox Family Fitness & Martial
Arts; Paul Bumba, Campton Hills’ Emergency Preparedness Coordinator and Phil Laier,
Presence St Joseph Hospital EMS System Coordinator.
Waste Management
Yardwaste Stickers
Yardwaste stickers are available for
purchase at Village Hall for $2.82
each.
Waste Management collects bundles
of brush with yardwaste stickers on
regular, weekly trash and recycling
pick-up days.
Peddler Permits Required
If a door-to-door salesman shows up
at your house, ask to see their Village
issued Permit. If they can’t produce
one, please call the Police
Department, (630) 584-0330.
Keep Informed, sign up!
Many of you have yet to sign up to
receive electronic news from the
Village. This is a cost effective way to
communicate with our residents since
most of you have email addresses. If
you are not receiving Village email
alerts or Chief Hoffman’s Police alerts
via email and would like to enroll visit
www.villageofcamptonhills.org.
Village Trustee Laura Andersen poses with Campton
Township Trustee Vicki Vandiver and her team from LaFox
Family Fitness & Martial Arts at the Safety Fair.
National Night Out (August 5th)
American Veterinary Medical Foundation; Arbonne; Boy Scout Troop 80 – St Charles;
Campton Animal Clinic; Campton Hills Kiwanis; Campton Hills Police Department;
Campton Township; Chief Hoffman for making hotdogs; Community Crisis Center;
Corron Farm Preservation Society; Delnor Express Care; Educare; Elburn CERT; Elburn
Fire District; Fox River Fire/Rescue District; Heartland Counseling Center; Hickory Knolls
Nature Center; International Heritage Conservancy; Kane County Forest Preserve
Mounted Rangers; KaneComm; Kindercare; Midwest K-9 Emergency Response Team;
New York Life Insurance; Old Second Bank; Pingree Grove Fire District; Power of Playful
Learning; Security Solutions (ADT); St. Charles Moose Lodge #1368; St. Charles School
District 303; The Outpost (Marathon); Trailside Automotive Repair, INC; Tri-Cities MRI;
United Congregational Church of Christ; Vital Chiropractic; Village Board, Village PD and
Village volunteers; Wasco Dairy Queen; Wasco McDonalds, and Waste Management.
The Village Board and President Smith would
also like to give a very big “thanks” to our
Community Relations Committee (Jayne
Holley and Sue Windland (Co-Chairs), Brian
Kelly, Nikki Leary, Carol Stolte and Trustee
Harry Blecker for their time and effort in hosing
recent community events. Please see the
organizations and individuals listed on this
Economic Development Committee Chair Barry
page who participated in each event.
Botruff, Village Administrator Jennifer Johnsen, and
It really does “take a Village!”
Village Trustee Sue George assist residents with
purchases of emergency preparedness equipment
at National Night Out.
household safe
Are You Registered to Vote?
Make sure you are registered to vote by
visiting the Kane County Clerk’s website
at http://kanecountyelections.org. You
will need to provide your Last Name,
House Number, and Street Name to
access your registration status, precinct,
polling place, voting districts and sample
ballot. If you are not shown as a
registered voter, or need additional
information, contact the Kane County
Clerk at 630.232.5990. Did you know
that 17 year olds are now allowed to vote
in Primary Elections if they turn 18 by
November 4th? For more information,
see http://www.countyofkane.org/Pages/
commDisp.aspx?focusID=134.
Want to earn $145? If so, apply to
become an Election Judge. Call 630232-5990 or email the County Clerk at
[email protected].
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November 4, 2014 is General Election Voting Day!
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On November 4 you’ll have the opportunity to vote for the following offices:
Federal Representatives, State Governor, State Representatives and other
State Officials, Kane County Clerk, Treasurer, Sheriff, and County Board
Representative, as well as two Wasco Sanitary District Board Members (if
you are located within their district). Important Dates to remember:
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Absentee Voting Period
Thursday, September 25 – Monday November 3
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Last Day to Register to Vote
Tuesday, October 7
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Grace Period Registration
Wednesday, October 8 – Tuesday, November 4
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Early Voting Period*
Monday, October 20 – Sunday, November 2
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Voting Day
November 4
*(Early Voting is available at the Campton Township Community Center, 5N082 Old LaFox Rd.)
There are referenda on the November ballot concerning some Village electors:
Elburn Fire Protection District Disconnection Referendum
A Citizen’s Petition has been circulated to, “disconnect certain territory from the
Elburn & Countryside Fire Protection District and to add such territory to the Fox
River & Countryside Fire Protection District.” The area included in the petition
roughly covers the area north of Campton Hills Road, east of Anderson Road, south of
the Great Western Trail (excluding some homes in the Hunters Hill Subdivision), and
west of LaFox Road in addition to the area generally north of the Great Western Trail,
west of the east line of the Windings Subdivision extended north to Burlington Road and
lying east of the east line of Lily Lake. To be an informed voter consider the tax rates,
the Insurance Services Offices, Inc. (ISO) rating of the fire districts, time to respond to
calls for service, amount of equipment each district owns, auto aid and mutual aid
agreements negotiated by each fire district, as well as the experience of employees.
See the Village Website for a map of the area included.
Gail Borden Library Annexation Referendum
The Village is a partner in the US EPA
WaterSense Program. Water supplies
are finite. By participating in this
program, residents can learn how to
protect this precious resource.
Save water and protect the environment
by choosing “WaterSense” labeled
products in your home and business and
by taking simple steps to save water
each day. For more information, visit:
http://www.epa.gov/watersense
Emergency Preparedness
Products Available To
Purchase At Village Hall
To help residents be better prepared for
an emergency, Village Hall is working in
cooperation with EMI to provide some
items at a discount to Campton Hills’
residents. The following items are
available for purchase at Village Hall
(checks only – no cash or credit/debit
cards): Flat Pac-Mini Kit ($21), Weather
Alert Survival Kit ($44.50), Lifesaver
Hammer ($9.50), and Survival Flashlight
($15). Visit http://www.emiinternational
.net for more products.
The Gail Borden Public Library District Board of Trustees is asking district residents and
unserved voters living near their western boundary to, “become members of the
library district.” Voters in four Campton Hills’ precincts (Campton Township Precincts
#2, 4, and 5 as well as Plato Township Precinct #2 will be voting on this question. If a
majority of voters vote “yes” in a precinct, combined with a majority of voters voting
“yes” by the existing library district voters, the defined area will become part of the Gail
Borden Library District. If approved, those affected would see a new line item on their
2015 tax bill titled “Gail Borden Library District” along with a tax. For a house assessed
at $150,000 (multiply by 3 for an estimated resale value of the home), the tax would be
approximately $240 annually. To see maps and learn more, log onto:
http://gailborden.info/library-info/geographic-referendum.
It is important that voters take the time to know whom they are electing, understand
referenda, and exercise their right to vote.
“The Government You Elect, Is the Government You Deserve!”
Thomas Jefferson
The Wasco Post Office Needs Your Patronage
40W514 Route 64, Wasco, IL 60183-1000
(630) 584-7299
On March 20, 2012 voters agreed to encourage the United States Postal Service
(USPS) to preserve the historic Wasco post office. One way to help keep this historic
piece of Campton Hills is to show the USPS how profitable the Wasco branch can be.
Barby Kay, the Wasco Postmaster, says it really helps their branch when residents buy
their stamps, ship packages and rent P.O. boxes. Help prove it is worth keeping the
Wasco branch open by shopping locally -- purchasing stamps and shipping packages
from other post offices takes revenue away from Wasco USPS. Hours of Operation are:
Monday-Friday
7:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Closed for Lunch
1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Sunday
Closed
Passport Services are available by appointment only. Post Office Boxes are available in three different sizes
(small $16/6 mo.) Please inquire for all rates and key fees.
UPCOMING EVENTS
September 11
Well and Septic Class
7:00 p.m.
Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 8 & Dec. 13
Electronic, Book & Software Recycling
Kane Co Circuit Clerk Bldg.
540 S. Randall Rd., St. Charles
8:00 a.m.-Noon
Call 630-208-3841 for recycling info.
September 16
Zoning and Subdivision
Stakeholder Meetings with Camiros
September 19 & 20
Fox Mill Community Garage Sale
9:00 a.m.
September 20
Campton Township Prairie Fest
Corron Farm
October 4 & 25 (9:00 a.m. – Noon)
November 13 (6:00-9:00 p.m.)
Lead Emergency Preparedness
Volunteer Training
Check Village Website for more Info
Sept. 27 10:00 a.m.-3:00p.m.
Kitchen Walk Benefit
Fox Valley Food for Health
(Campton Hills’ County Garden Cuisine
will be a featured kitchen)
Tickets sold at St. Charles’ Blue Goose
For more information, see:
pastbasketdesign.com
[email protected]
November 4
Election Day
Zoning Workshops This Fall
The Village received a grant from the
Chicago Metropolitan Agency of
Planning to assist the Village in
redrafting our Zoning and Subdivision
Ordinances. Camiros will lead this
project and stakeholder meetings will
be held on September 16. Watch the
website and sign up for e-alerts to
receive information on workshops to
voice your opinions.
Are You Interested In Volunteering?
The Village is still looking for volunteers who want to help in the event of an
emergency. As a recipient of the Cities of Service grant to promote emergency
preparedness awareness, the Village is training residents how to assist first
responders during an emergency. If the Village successfully meets the
quantitative metrics of the grant, it will earn an additional $5,000 that could be
used to help purchase an early warning siren. You can learn more by visiting the
Village website or by calling Village Hall. To register as a volunteer, email
Jennifer Johnsen at [email protected].
Building Permit Applications Online
Building permit packets can be found on the Village’s website under the Building
and Zoning link located on the left side of the homepage. Contact Building and
Zoning Officer Chris Ranieri at Village Hall with questions.
Well & Septic Seminar for Homeowners
Are you a homeowner with a well and/or septic system? Do you know how these
systems work? Do you know how to properly care for your well and septic
system? If you answered “no” to any of these questions, come join the Kane
County Health Department as they host a Well & Septic Seminar for
Homeowners on Thursday, September 11 at the Campton Township Community
Center. Check-in and display viewing is at 6:30 p.m. and the seminar begins at
7 p.m. To reserve your seat please call Village Hall at 630-584-5700. One free
water sample test kit will be given to each household that relies on well water.
Attention Business Owners! We Need Your Help!
The Campton Hills Police Dept. is building a registry of emergency contacts for
businesses. In the event of an emergency, the Police Department will need to
reach out to these contacts. Call Chief Hoffman at 630-584-0330 or email him at
[email protected] with contact information.
It’s That Time Of Year - Upcoming Road Projects
Here are some facts about the upcoming Campton Hills Rd. resurfacing project:
 The total area to be resurfaced is 7,740 feet – 4.4 miles.
 The project will take place from LaFox Rd. to just east of Happy Hills Rd.
 The Village of Campton Hills is not paying anything for the entire project.
 The project is funded through the Federal Surface Transportation Program
(STP), with additional funding from the City of St. Charles (their portion of
the road is 973 feet, east of Happy Hills Rd.), and Campton Township
Highway District to meet the 25% matching requirement.
 The project will begin in September and be completed by November 2014.
 While there will be temporary lane closures, but the road will be open to
traffic for the duration of the project.
Other fall road projects include the resurfacing of Brierwood and Ickenham
Roads in Plato Township, and $35,000 worth of storm water drainage projects.
The storm water projects are being funded through the 2010 Capital
Improvement Grant the Village received from State Representative Kay Hatcher.
Severe Storm Damage
Within one week after a severe storm, the Campton Township Highway District
will remove brush from road rights-of-ways. Residents are responsible for
removing storm debris from their properties. Call the Highway District at (630)
365-9300 to schedule an emergency pick-up.
PRSRT STD
U.S. Postage
Paid
Permit #82
St. Charles, IL
Village of Campton Hills
40W270 LaFox Road, Suite B
Campton Hills, IL 60175
Local Government Organizations’ Contact Information
Welcome To
Campton Hills!
Help support the Village by
employing this new business.
Red Ember
Medical Weight Loss
815-888-6585
(Located between Lupita’s Cocina
& Skin Deep Med Spa in the
Campton Crossing Shopping Center)
Watch for these New
Businesses Opening Soon!
Daisy Nails
Just For Paws Pet Salon
Campton Township (www.camptontownship.com)
Assessor
630.513.5430
Cemetery District
630.710.9896
Highway District
630.365.9300
Solid Waste District
www.ctswdd.com
Supervisor’s Office
630.387.1016
Plato Township (http://www.platotownship.com)
Assessor
847.464.4221
Cemetery District
847.464.4221
Highway District
847.464.5121
Solid Waste District
(See website above)
Supervisor’s Office
847.464.4228
Kane County
Animal Control
Assessor
Clerk
Coroner
Forest Preserve
Government Center
Heath Department
Nuisance Hotline
Recorder
Tax Extension
Voter Registration
School Districts
Burlington (D301)
Kaneland (D302)
St. Charles (D303)
630.232.3555
630.208.3818
630.232.5950
630.232.3535
630.232.5980
630.232.3400
630.208.3801
630.762.2770
630.232.5935
630.232.5964
630.232.5990
Illinois Dept. of Motor Vehicle (DMV)
Aurora DMV
630.896.9880
DeKalb DMV
815.756.7781
Elgin DMV
312.793.1010
Springfield DMV
800.252.8980
Park District
St. Charles Park District
630.513.6200
847.464.6005
630.365.5111
630.513.3030
Colleges & Universities
Elgin CC
847.697.1000
Northern Illinois U
815.753.1000
U of IL Extension
630.584.6166
Waubonsee CC
630.466.7900
*Community Colleges also have libraries
available to their constituents
Local Libraries
Gail Borden (Elgin)
847.742.2411
St. Charles
630.584.0076
Town & Country (Elburn) 630.365.2244
Fire Protection Districts
Burlington
Elburn
Fox River
Pingree Grove
South Elgin
847.683.2199
630.365.6855
630.584.FIRE
847.741.3151
847.531.8641