Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Upcoming Public
Meetings
 
Fire & Police Commission
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Police Department
5:00 pm - Agenda
 
Village Board
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Village Hall
7:00 pm - Agenda
 
Planning & Zoning Commission
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Village Board
7:00 pm - Agenda
 
Tree Commission
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
Community Services Department
6:30 pm
 
Village Board
Monday, March 7, 2016
Village Hall
7:00 pm
 
Community & Police Advisory Board
Wednesday, March 9, 2016
Village Hall
6:30 pm
 
Village Officials
  
Village President
Tom Poynton
  
Trustees
Jeff Halen
Jim Beaudoin
Jonathan Sprawka
Dan Stanovich
John Shaw
Marc Spacone
  
Village Clerk
Kathleen Johnson
  
Interim Village Manager
Steve Husak
  
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Purple Plunge - March 5  

 

 

Go Jump in the Lake!

 
Jump in frozen Lake Zurich on Saturday, March 5 for the 3rd annual Purple Plunge at Breezewald Park. Check-in begins at 9:00 am at Scoreboard Bar & Grill and the first plunge starts at 11:00 am.

All proceeds benefit American Cancer Society. Registration is $20.

Click to sign up and donate. 

Sparrow Ridge Plaza on February 17 Agenda 


Planning & Zoning Public Hearing, Part 2

Lake Zurich's Planning & Zoning Commission (PZC) will continue the public hearing and development review for the proposed Sparrow Ridge Plaza development at 1075-1077 South Rand Road this Wednesday, February 17, 2016.  This is a continuation of the public hearing that began on January 20.


The proposed Sparrow Ridge Plaza development includes a 10,000 square foot retail strip mall with a drive-thru facility and outdoor dining, a child day care center, and a gas station.  The site plan blueprints can be viewed here.

This proposed development would require Village approval for a Planned Unit Development and Special Use Permit.  The PZC is tasked with making a recommendation to the Village Board on this matter.

The PZC meeting agenda is available at LakeZurich.org.  The full meeting packet is also available online.  Please join us at this meeting or watch it live on LZTV.

Help Wanted - Village Planner


Opening for Village Planner
The Village of Lake Zurich has an immediate need for qualified candidates for the position of Village Planner in the Community Services Department.  This position assists in development and implementation of the Comprehensive Plan, zoning regulations, and the development review process. 

The Village Planner is the primary staff liaison to the Planning & Zoning Commission. 

Visit LakeZurich.org for more details.  

State of Illinois is Not Mailing License Plate Renewals 


Receive Secretary of State Notices by Email

Due to the State's budget impasse, the Illinois Secretary of State's office has suspended the mailing of vehicle registration renewal notices for license plate stickers.  You can check your registration status on the Secretary of State's website at CyberDriveIllinois.com. 
 
You can order your new sticker online or at any State license facility. 

We encourage everyone to register with the State of receive renewal notices electronically by email. 

Lake Zurich's Parkway Tree Planting Program 


Major Milestone Reached in Fight Against Emerald Ash Borer

The Village has been focusing resources on the removal of all Emerald Ash Borer infested ash trees in the public parkways (that grassy space in between the sidewalk and the road).  We are happy to announce that all 2,700 EAB-infested parkway trees have been removed ahead of schedule and are now focusing on removing infested trees in our many parks and open spaces. 

This is a major milestone in the Village's fight against the invasive beetle.

Due to the high priority placed on removing the dying trees first, funding for any major replanting efforts have been minimized.  The Village is continuously examining available resources to fund capital projects based on priority levels and this includes tree replanting.  It may take a few years to replace all 2,700 trees that were removed.

Can I Replant a Parkway Tree Sooner?

Residents can choose to have a tree planted on their parkway sooner than the Village plans to do so.  Those interested in paying for a replacement tree are asked to complete a no-fee application to help ensure the tree is planted in an appropriate location and the tree is an approved species.  Lake Zurich has a certified arborist on Staff that will work with you in the tree planting process. 

Please submit the application when you have decided on the species, but before purchasing the replacement tree.  The Village wants to ensure proper tree diversification throughout the Village to protect against future infestation challenges.

Early Voting Sites & Voting by Mail for March 15 Primary Election 

 
Each Early Voting Site Serves All Lake County Voters

Any registered voter in Lake County may choose to vote early.  Early voting ends the Saturday before Election Day.  The closest early voting site for Lake Zurich residents is at the Ela Township Office, 1155 East Route 22. 

The Ela Township Early Voting Site is open the following hours:


 


February 29 - March 5
     Monday - Friday           Saturday
     9 am - 5 pm                9 am - 2 pm

March 7 - March 12
     Monday - Friday           Saturday
      9 am - 5 pm               9 am - 2 pm

Before you vote make sure you check your voter registration status.
 

 


Voting by Mail

Any registered voter in Illinois can submit a request to have a ballot mailed to them.  However, the ballot cannot be mailed before an official request is received by the County Clerk.  Requests can be made online or by signing a printed request form. 
 
To request a ballot by mail, visit the Lake County Voter Power page.

Coyotes in Lake Zurich Area 


Residents Reporting Coyote Sightings
Lake Zurich residents have been reporting a small increase in the number of coyote sightings in the area.  Who to Call about Coyotes and When. 

If you see a coyote, do not run.  Instead, make yourself look as big as possible by raising your hands over your head while yelling, and stomp your feet.  The coyote will typically jog or run away from you.  If not, the coyote might have learned that the loud noises will not hurt them, and they will often just sit and watch you.  If this is the case, simply back away and leave the area.


If you are walking your dog during an encounter, keep the dog's leash short and leave the area. However, it is possible that the coyote might follow you until you leave its territory.  If your dog gets into a fight with a coyote, do not try to separate them with your hands, but use a stick or throw something.

Food placed in your yard for other wildlife, such as birds and squirrels, can also attract coyotes.  The coyotes are seeking the small animals as a food source.  You may wish to discontinue feeding wildlife to avoid attracting coyotes.

Please secure any refuse containers that are outside and avoid placing food outside for pets.

Who to Call about Coyotes and When.  
Please visit the Village's website, www.LakeZurich.org, to keep up to date on Village information.  In addition to news, you can access information about permits, ordinances, and other helpful links.

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