Steve Thallemer

Fen and Ponds

 

 Wood Chipping

 

August 17 and 31

 

 

Chipping of brush and tree limbs is a service provided by Trout Valley maintenance personnel using Trout Valley provided wood chipping equipment for the convenience of Trout Valley residents. It is NOT for cleanup after professional landscape or tree services. Large wood chipping equipment is used in this process and will not be brought onto the resident's property (liability issues); nor will small, left over debris be raked up. Piles of wood and brush must be left next to the street on the resident's property. Those piles should be stacked with cut ends facing the street - haphazard piles take 3 times as long to chip and may be left behind if they are too tangled

 

Timing of wood chipping will be posted on signs coming into Trout Valley. Currently those signs are on Stonegate as it intersects Country Commons and on Country Commons at the intersection with Turkey Run. The wood chipping season is largely dependent on Algonquin Township's ability to accept wood chip dumping. The usual season is March through October. 

 

Watch the signage near the barn street corners for specific dates each month.

 

Walter Zimmerman

 

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Summary of Open Burning of Landscape Waste Regulations

 

McHenry County Public Health Ordinance

Article III - Section 1.29

Effective April 1, 2008

 

PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES:

 

Burning of manure, garbage, litter, etc. on any property in McHenry County

Burning of landscape waste within 100' of a habitable structure (i.e. residence, school, etc.)

Burning of landscape waste within 50' of a non-habitable structure (i.e. detached garage, barn, etc.)

RESTRICTIONS WHEN GREATER THAN 100' FROM A HABITABLE STRUCTURE AND 50' FROM A NON-HABITABLE STRUCTURE

 

Only landscape waste and only on the property where the landscape waste was generated

Only during the months of April, May, October and November (weekends only)

Only between dawn and dusk

Only when the winds are less than 10 mph

Must be supervised by an individual at least 18 years of age

A fire extinguisher, garden hose, or water source must be available by the burning site.

500' EXEMPTIONS

 

Burning of on-site generated landscape waste 500' or greater from a habitable structure is allowed:

 

1. During any month of the year

2. On any day of the week

3. At any time of the day

 

Note:  All other prohibitions/restrictions apply.

 

OTHER EXEMPTIONS

 

Recreational fires, not larger than 3'x3'x3', and excludes leaves, grass or shrubbery clippings

Ceremonial fires (bonfires) larger than 3'x3'x3', and excludes leaves, grass or shrubbery clippings; permit required from McHenry County Department of Health

Habitat Reclamation or Firefighter

ENFORCEMENT

 

Any officer of the McHenry County Department of Health, law enforcement agency, fire department or fire protection district is authorized to enforce the provisions of this Ordinance.

 

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There's a new Welcome Lady in town!!  Terry Parrilli has graciously offered to bring back our old tradition of visiting the homes of new neighbors to bring them neighborhood greetings and information.  She will be able to answer your questions about our village and association, the many wonderful amenities, and the clubs and activities that are available, etc.  

She has already started contacting some of our new neighbors, but if you moved in recently and would like a visit - please feel free to contact Terry.

  terryparrilli@ameritech.net      847-516-6414

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We've recently had questions and requests for sending out email blasts to Trout Valley residents.  These have included blasts for charitable donations and open houses.  Most community information can be circulated in the weekly newsletter.  The blasts are reserved for important and time-sensitive information.  We want residents to know that when they receive a blast, they should read it as soon as they can, as it is something of concern for the community.

When we reject a blast request, we are trying to balance the need to communicate effectively and quickly with Trout Valley against the rights of the residents not to be overwhelmed with local messages.  If we don't send out a lot of blasts, we hope those we do send get your attention. We appreciate your consideration.  

Thanks, Bob Baker