Nov. 13, 2015

Village Officials 

 

Village President

Al Larson

 

Trustees

Marge Connelly

Tom Dailly

George Dunham

Frank Kozak

Mark Madej

Jack Sullivan

 

Village Clerk

Marilyn Karr

 

Village Manager

Brian Townsend

   

View all village meetings on the calendar

In This Issue....

Budget Award

Release State-Owed Funds

Veterans Day Ceremony

CRC Reopening

Trickster Gallery Showcase

New Businesses 

Construction Updates

Calendar of Events

 

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Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
  
The village's annual tree lighting ceremony that includes a visit from Santa will be held Friday, Nov. 27. Festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. in the plaza between the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center and the Prairie Center for the Arts. More information along with a schedule of events will be provided in next week's e-news.
    
Serve the Community on Election Day. Do Good. Get Paid.
  
The Cook County Clerk's office is currently recruiting community members to serve as poll workers in its north suburban polling places during the March 15, 2016, Presidential Primary.  It is a unique opportunity to get paid ($175 or $325) for serving your community and supporting local democracy. To learn more, apply online or call (312) 603-0965.
         
Stamp Out Hunger by Helping Those in Need
  
If you're making a trip to the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center at 101 Schaumburg Ct. for anything in the next few weeks, please consider helping the Woodfield Area Children's Organization by donating non-perishable items this holiday season. A drop box is now available outside the Village Manager's Office, and the organization is requesting items such as canned vegetables, breakfast items, peanut butter and jelly, and other boxed or canned items. Donations will be accepted through Friday, Nov. 20 and will help feed hundreds of local families who are living at or below the poverty line. For more information, contact Adam Howard at (312) 856-3616.
         
Shop with a Marine and Help Children in Need
  
Bring holiday cheer to a child in need by participating in the Shop With a Marine event for the Toys for Tots Foundation. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 at Toys R Us, 1111 E. Golf Rd., Schaumburg. Come and purchase a toy to donate to a child in need and a marine will donate one, too.
     
2015 Landscape Awardees
 
The Village of Schaumburg awarded several organizations with the 2015 Annual Landscape Award for their commitment to exhibiting excellence in their landscape improvements and maintenance. The following organizations were awarded at the Nov. 10 Village Board meeting:

Most Improved Landscaping - Commercial: Illinois Spine Institute

Most Improved Landscaping - Retail:  Copley Center

Most Improved Landscaping - Planned Unit Development:  Del Lago Villas II

Best Maintained Landscaping - Commercial:  Kuriyama

Best Maintained Landscaping - Retail:  Roselle & Valley Lake Retail Center

Best Maintained Landscaping - Planned Unit Development:  Tuscany on the Pond 

Best Natural Landscaping:  American Society of Anesthesiologists

To learn more about activities performed by the village's Environmental Committee, visit the website.
   
Police Officer Application Period Ending Nov. 21
 
This is one more week to submit applications for the 2016 Police Officer Eligibility List exam. Applications are due Nov. 21, 2015. The Police Officer exam will be held Jan. 9, 2016, at Harper College in Palatine. Application and details are available on the village's website. A $50 non-refundable application fee is required. The Village of Schaumburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 
 
Employment Opportunities: 
  
The Village of Schaumburg has openings for an Automotive Technician, a Forensic Technician and a Crossing Guard. Visit the village's Employment Section on the website to view and apply for specific positions. For more information, contact the Human Resources Department at (847) 923-3900. 

 


Speaking of Schaumburg
 

Speaking of Schaumburg is a monthly program where Mayor Al Larson offers his own unique insight and knowledge of the village and its history through interviews with village staff, officials and prominent residents. Watch the November 2015 Speaking of Schaumburg. 

 
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budgetawardSchaumburg Wins Distinguished Budget Award
The Village of Schaumburg announced it has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting.
 
To receive the significant achievement, Schaumburg satisfied nationally recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation. The guidelines assess how well an organization's budget serves as a policy document, a financial plan, an operations guide and a communications device. Budget documents must achieve a proficiency rating in all four categories, including 14 mandatory criteria within those categories, to receive the award. Read more
stateVillage Urges Release of State-Owed Funds to Local Governments 
While a bill intended to release state funding owed to local governments passed the Illinois House November 10, it has not yet passed the Senate nor been signed by the Governor, further delaying critical funds that are owed to Illinois' cities and villages.
 
The Illinois House of Representatives passed a bill to authorize the payment of almost $2 billion in non-general fund revenues to be disbursed to the intended recipients, which includes a variety of state funds that are owed to the Village of Schaumburg. The state has been operating without a Fiscal Year 2016 state budget since July 1, 2015, and is currently withholding funds because it does not have authorization to appropriate them.
 
House Bill 4305 allows state-collected revenues to be distributed to local governments, which includes the local share of the Use Tax, Motor Fuel Tax (MFT), gaming, Wireless 9-1-1 Surcharge and federal transportation funding. Cities and villages rely on these revenues to provide essential services to the public, including, but not limited to, 9-1-1 emergency response, road maintenance and construction, snow removal, and road salt purchases.
 
If the revenues that are owed to local governments are not released, municipalities will be forced to consider alternatives to offset the lost revenue streams, which could include cutting services, raising property taxes, and laying off critical staff - all of which will negatively impact residents and businesses that have paid the taxes and fees which are being withheld by the state.
 
The village adopted a resolution at its November 10 Village Board meeting urging Illinois state leaders to release non-general fund revenues. At this time, the state owes approximately $400,000 in Motor Fuel Tax revenues needed to maintain and construct roadways; $137,000 in Local Use Tax revenues to fund capital projects such as streets, sidewalks and other infrastructure; and $300,000 per month in Wireless Phone 911 Surcharge revenues for the Northwest Central Dispatch System to run the 911 Center that serves Schaumburg as well as 10 neighboring communities.
 
Residents are encouraged to contact their state legislators and the Governor and urge them to support the immediate release of all state-collected revenues that are owed to local governments. Contact information can be found by clicking on the following links:
vetsCeremony Thanks Veterans    
Schaumburg gave thanks to veterans during a ceremony held Nov. 11 at Veterans Gateway Park in Town Square. The village would like to recognize the members of the William E. Sarb VFW Post 2202 for hosting the ceremony and also the Schaumburg Christian School Choir for singing patriotic songs as part of the event. Village President Al Larson welcomed the crowd and offered a few remarks of remembrance and thanks to all of our veterans who have served. Schaumburg resident Gordon Stanley, who is a VFW Post 2202 member and U.S. Navy veteran, was the event's honored speaker. Mr. Stanley served in the Korean conflict and was awarded several medals for his service.

crcCommunity Recreation Center Grand Reopening Nov. 21  
Join the Schaumburg Park District as it re-opens the newly enhanced Community Recreation Center (CRC) from noon to 2 p.m., Nov. 21 at 505 N. Springinsguth Rd. in Schaumburg. The grand re-opening will feature fitness, music and art class demonstrations, facility tours and a 1 p.m. ribbon cutting.

The CRC renovations include 22,000 sq.ft. of new and renovated program and fitness space. The project was undertaken in response to the most recent Schaumburg Park District citizen survey which indicated that residents put the improvements at the top of their priority list.

The addition features new studios for aerobics and TRX training, and two additional classrooms for before-and-after school programs. Other highlights include a new elevator, renovated senior billiards room and program space, and energy efficient lighting and HVAC in all rooms.

The project was funded through the park district's capital budget and required no increase in property taxes.
For information about fitness opportunities at the CRC and other District facilities, visit the website.
artsTrickster Gallery Welcomes Public to Arts Showcase Nov. 20-22 
Trickster Art Gallery welcomes the public to take part in the Trickster Gallery Showcase that will kick off Friday, Nov. 20 and run through the weekend. Friday's festivities include an artist reception and jewelry fashion show featuring clothing designer Leanne Hasson with a Mark Cleveland performance. Part of the showcase features the opening exhibit of Bunky Echo-Hawk's "Modern Warrior" exhibit that begins at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. The exhibit is based on Field Museum collections and will include artist presentations and workshops throughout the weekend. For more information, including schedules and fees, visit Trickster's website.
bizNew Businesses in Schaumburg
Access Chiropractic
Dr. Alena Kalamaris recently hosted a ribbon cutting for the opening of her new chiropractic office at 527 W. Wise Rd. after moving to a bigger office from her previous one in Schaumburg. Dr. Kalamaris has been in Schaumburg since 2002 and specializes in chiropractic medicine, specifically spine-related issues, personal injuries and back pain. Dr. Kalamaris likes to inform her patients that regular chiropractic adjustments can restore and maintain balance within the human body and leaves you better prepared to live life to its fullest. For more information, visit Access Chiropractic's website.
 
Pier 1 Imports
Schaumburg recently welcomed back Pier 1 Imports to the community at its ribbon cutting ceremony on Nov. 3. The newly opened business is a 7,300 square foot store in the Woodfield Village Green Shopping Center at 1522 E. Golf Rd. Pier 1 sells a wide variety of furniture, lighting, tableware and d�cor for its customers' homes and seeks to distinguish itself with its "inspiring, fun, colorful, creative, and out of the ordinary" products. For more information, visit Pier 1 Imports' website.

ConstructionConstruction Updates
For a link to all village projects, please visit the website.
   
Algonquin Road Pavement Patch
Pavement patching will take place on a section of Algonquin Road between Meacham Road and Thoreau Drive beginning at 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13 through Sunday, Nov. 15. The work will require an eastbound lane closure. All lanes will be opened for Monday's morning commute.
 
I-390 Ramp Updates
The westbound I-390 ramp to southbound Gary Avenue is scheduled to reopen by 5 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21.

I-90 Tollway Updates
Contractors plan to pour the new concrete for Meacham Road pavement north and south of I-90 on Wednesday, Nov. 18 and Friday, Nov. 20. Expect delays on northbound Meacham Road on both of those days. As part of that work, the driveway off of Meacham Road into the Renaissance Center is temporarily closed. Please use Thoreau Drive for access to the hotel and convention center parking lots.

Roselle Road contractors continue to work on the southern bridge abutment and the culvert crossing north of Central. Expect to see concrete trucks in and out of the work zone often over the next week and a half. Be sure to visit the village's website for further information and other updates on this project.
  
  

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 CalendarCalendar of Events 
  
Nov. 13: Bottle & Bottega

Take part in wine and painting from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel. Registration is required. For more information, visit the website.

  
Nov. 13-15 : America's Baking & Sweets Show

The public is invited to attend America's Baking and Sweets Show that will be held from Nov. 13-15 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center. For tickets and additional information, visit the website.

  
Nov. 14 : Coffee With the Council

The Village of Schaumburg invites the public to attend Coffee with the Council, a monthly informational meeting with village trustees. The next meeting will take place at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14 at the Public Safety Building, 1000 W. Schaumburg Rd. The meeting is open to the public.

  
Nov. 14 : Library Book Sale

Buy bargain books and DVDs at the library book sale that will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 at the Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg. For more information, visit the website.

  
Nov. 16 : Memory Screening

Schaumburg residents can sign up for a free memory screening that will take place from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16 at the village's Nursing Division, 521 E. Schaumburg Rd. To schedule an appointment, call (847) 923-3766.

  
Nov. 17: Tuesday Tunes

Enjoy fast-paced acoustics and poppy vocals by local artist Robbie Gold from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel. For more information, visit the website.

  
Nov. 21: Holiday Bazaar & Bake Sale

The Kenneth Young Center Resale Shop is hosting a Holiday Bazaar & Bake Sale from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 at 1150 S. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg. All proceeds after state taxes will benefit the center. For more information, visit the website.

 

Nov. 21-22 : PTC Dance Productions Convention
The "So You Think You Can Dance" official dance convention will be held from Nov. 21-22 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center. For tickets and information, visit the website.

 

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