Friday, July 31, 2015

                                              
Upcoming Public
Meetings
  
Village Board
Monday, August 3, 2015
Village Hall
7:00 pm - Agenda
 
Tree Commission
Tuesday, August 4, 2015
Community Services Facility
6:30 pm
 
Fire Pension Board Special Meeting
Wednesday, August 5, 2015
Village Hall
8:00 am - Agenda
 
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
Village Hall
6:30 pm
 
Village Board
Monday, August 17, 2015
Village Hall
7:00 pm
 
Fire & Police Commission
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Police Department
5:00 pm
 
Planning & Zoning Commission
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
Village Hall
7:00 pm
 
Village Officials
  
Village President
Tom Poynton
  
Trustees
Jeff Halen
Jim Beaudoin
Jonathan Sprawka
Dan Stanovich
John Shaw
Marc Spacone
  
Village Clerk
Kathleen Johnson
  
Village Manager
Jason Slowinski
  
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A Spotlight on Transparent Local Government

 

 

Village Board Agenda - August 3

 

The next Village Board meeting is on Monday, August 3 at Village Hall.  Trustees will be discussing several important topics, including:  

 

  • Proposed downtown development for "Block G"
  • Special use for proposed U-Haul at 300 East Main Street
  • Sanitary sewer transmission line repairs
  • Public safety dispatch equipment


The complete meeting agenda is available at

LakeZurich.org.

 

Please join us at this meeting or watch it live on LZTV.

 

Route 12 Construction...More Coming

 

Right Turn Lanes Being Installed at Route 12 & Ela Road

  

The Lake County Division of Transportation will be starting construction the week of August 3 at the intersection of Ela Road and Route 12 in Lake Zurich.  
 

This project consists of the installation of right turn lanes for northbound and southbound traffic on Route 12, as well as sidewalk installation, pedestrian crossings, and signalization improvements.  Project details here...

 

This project will improve traffic flow on Route 12 at this key intersection in Lake Zurich's primary commercial corridor.  Construction is expected to be finished in November 2015.

 

The right turn lane installation is a separate construction project from the Route 12 resurfacing that has been occurring from Lake Cook Road to Ela Road.  Motorists can expect delays on Route 12 for the remainder of the 2015 construction season.

 

Homeowner's Guide to Property Maintenance

 

Goal: Lake Zurich Value and Pride

 

The Village would like to remind residents and businesses of the importance of basic property maintenance.  Some of the typical property issues that can be easily addressed include:
 

  • Landscaping
  • Garbage Cans/Recycling
  • Vehicles
  • Swimming Pools
  • Structure Maintenance
  • Storage / Debris
     
Specific Village regulations on these issues are available at LakeZurich.org.

 

The simplest way to report a property maintenance issue is to contact Zoning Inspector Mary Meyer at Mary.Meyer@LakeZurich.org or 847-540-1760. 

 

You may also submit a complaint via the online feedback form. 

 

Grand Reopening of Downtown American Legion

 

Come See the Legion's New Look

  

The Lake Zurich American Legion Post located at 51 Lions Drive is inviting the community to an open house on Saturday, August 1 from 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm.  There will be music, prizes, and free food.

 

Come check out the reinvented Lake Zurich Post, which now opens daily to the public at 10:00 am.  
 

Tree Plantings - Diversity is Key

 

Why Do I Need a Free Permit to Plant My Own Tree in the Parkway?

 

Residents interested in planting a replacement tree in the parkway in front of their homes are asked to complete the Village no fee application.

 

When many trees of the same species are planted together, diseases and pests can do their damaging work more easily. For example, maples are a very popular tree but a row of maples could easily be wiped out if there is any kind of a threat to maples in the future. 
 

The best defense against losing a whole species of trees, (similar to how the ash trees have been lost) is to diversify
the urban forest canopy.  The Village
can assist and work with you to select trees that will do well in your particular area. 

 

Remember the permit is free. The Village just wants to make sure we plant a variety of trees that will do well in the parkways. 
 

If you want information about choosing trees or planting trees the Village website has lots of information.  You can also see an update on the Emerald Ash Borer removal schedule.

 

Village Arborist Shawn Walkington can also be reached at (847) 540-1696.

  

West Nile Virus Detected in Lake County

 

Gurnee Sample Tested Positive

A batch of mosquitos sampled on July 16 in Gurnee has tested positive for the West Nile virus.  This is the first confirmed indication of the disease's presence in Lake County in 2015.  The virus is quite rare with only 14 cases reported in Lake County since 2008.
 

Property owners are a critical part of the mosquito control effort.  Do your best making sure your property is clear of stagnant water in bird baths and swimming pools, eliminating standing water around your house, fixing leaking faucets, and keeping gutters clean. 

 

What does the Village do for mosquito control?  

 

To report potential mosquito breeding areas, please call the Clarke Mosquito Hotline at 800-942-2555.  Learn more about mosquito control options...
 
 

Blue & You:  Friday August 7

  

 


 

Unplugged on the Lake: Saturday, August 15