Security of your municipality's IT system is imperative to the operation of the community. Join us on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at the Salt Creek Golf Club in Wood Dale to hear a presentation by FBI Special Agent Patrick Geahan on the current threats facing our communities. A registration form can be found on our website. Contact the Conference if you have any questions.

The Conference sent a letter to all legislators reminding them of the importance of traffic safety that is provided by Red Light Camera Enforcement. The Conference encourages every municipality that uses Red Light Camera Enforcement to contact their legislators and discuss the operations of the program and the safety benefits for residents. Contact Rick Curneal for more information at rcurneal@dmmc-cog.org.

The Conference has organized a place on the DMMC website for members to share what their communities are doing, or not doing, regarding video gaming. Mayors/Presidents and Managers/Administrators are encouraged to email their information to Kim Sumner, Member Services and Communications Manager, at ksumner@dmmc-cog.org to be posted on a password-protected page of the DMMC website. Only mayors and managers of member municipalities will have access to these responses. Contact Kim if you have any questions.

The village of Buffalo Grove drafted an ordinance that provides a clear statement that no video poker activity will take place until the Illinois Gaming Board finalizes the rules for video gaming. For more information, contact Rick Curneal, Legislative Director, at rcurneal@dmmc-cog.org.

Local government consultant Pete Pointner will facilitate A Training Workshop on Planning and Zoning, on Friday, October 16, 2009 at the Addison Village Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Topics covered will include: Why plan in a down economy; Who is responsible for planning; What are the tools for shaping development; How do you introduce sustainability and economic development into the comprehensive plan; How do we shape private development; and How can you expedite the development review process. Contact Kim Sumner at ksumner@dmmc-cog.org for more information.

Every year, the Conference honors a government official who exhibits knowledge and understanding of municipal concerns and works toward legislative or other solutions to these concerns. The Conference is now seeking nominations for the 2009 Governmental Leader of the Year (GLOY) Award. The deadline for submissions is Friday, September 11, 2009. Contact Rick Curneal, Legislative Director, for a nomination form at rcurneal@dmmc-cog.org.

The Illinois Safe Routes to School Program supports projects and programs that enable and encourage walking and bicycling to and from school. A total of over $780,000 in Safe Routes to School grants were awarded to DMMC members: Addison, Burr Ridge, Clarendon Hills, Hinsdale, Itasca, Lisle, Warrenville and Wheaton. More information is available on the IDOT website.

DMMC will now tweet about upcoming events and information. Follow us at www.twitter.com/DMMC_COG.  

Additional ARRA funding for the State Energy Program is allowing the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to develop new programs and expand current programs to fund cost-effective energy projects. A total of $101 million in grant funding is available through the following programs: Green Roofs, Electric Efficiency, Thermal Efficiency for Public Facilities, Large Customer Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy Production, Community Renewable Energy, Green Industry Business Development, and Next Generation Biofuels Production. Applications are due October 1 or 26, depending on the program. For more information visit www.illinoisbiz.biz/dceo or contact Wayne Hartel at ILDCEO at wayne.hartel@illinois.gov.  

In order to give creditors, including public utilities and financial institutions, more time to review guidance and develop and implement written Identity Theft Prevention Programs, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced on July 29 that it would not begin enforcing the Red Flags Rule until November 1. The Illinois Municipal League has assembled information, links for the FTC notice and "How-To" Guide, articles and anaylsis, and model policies at http://www.iml.org/dbs/imllegal/dyncat.cfm?catid=2471.   

Visit with expert green building exhibitors and learn about green building products and services at the DuPage County Green Building Expo. The Expo will be held on Friday, October 23, 2009 in the Auditorium at the Jack T. Knuepfer Administration Building,  421 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. For more information, contact Joy Hinz at DuPage County at joy.hinz@dupageco.org.  

Founded in 1962, the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference is a council of municipal governments representing over 1,000,000 people. A coalition of cities and villages, the Conference works to voice municipal concerns on local, regional, state, and national issues. It also serves its members and the region by fostering intergovernmental cooperation. The Conference is a not-for-profit organization supported by membership dues and grants.

 

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