The Bridge
May 6, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccination Updates
The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center announced that all people age 16 and up who register on AllVax can schedule an appointment for the COVID-19 vaccine at a Lake County vaccination site. The Lake County Fairgrounds is now offering evening vaccine appointments on Wednesdays until 7 p.m. Residents who need assistance registering can call 833-621-1284 to schedule an appointment. Vaccine locations around the state can be found here. To search by zip code, visit Vaccine Finder.
Village Approves
Fiscal Year Budgets
The Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budgets were approved at the April 27 Village Board meeting and are in effect from May 1, 2021 – April 30, 2022. Details can be viewed here. Despite some financial impacts that arose due to the pandemic, the Budgets were successfully balanced and provide sufficient resources to accomplish several of the Village's objectives. Included are funds for capital projects such as the N. Krueger Road reconstruction, the Robert Parker Coffin Pathway and the Stempel Parking Lot rebuilding and resurfacing.
New Village Budgeting
Software Approved
The Village approved an agreement with ClearGov to provide a cloud-based budgeting service to improve the Village's current budgeting process. The software is customized for local government budget-building and will increase internal and external transparency, accuracy and clarity. Once setup is complete, residents can visit the Village website to view budget details, graphs, and trends, and drill down for a customized experience. Updates on when the service will go live will be provided in future communications. Photo credit: ClearGov.
Village Urges Fire Safety Precautions
Due to the abnormally dry conditions, homeowners are reminded to use extra caution when starting any type of fire, even when burning items in a fire pit on your patio or other area on your property. If you plan to burn, you must contact your fire protection district, either Countryside (CFPD) at 847-367-5511, or Long Grove (LGFPD) at 847-634-3143, extension 2520. Permission is required for all outdoor fires, including the burning of twigs, branches and small logs, and fires must be no closer than 50 feet from any structure. The burning of leaves or grass clippings is not permitted. Please check this map to confirm which fire protection district you live in. Safety guidelines and 'Burning Dos and Don'ts' are available on the CFPD and LGFPD websites.
Denise Rosenquist Appointed to Director of Operations
The Village Board approved the appointment of Denise Rosenquist to the role of Director of Operations, effective May 17. Ms. Rosenquist previously worked in public service as a teacher, and over the last two years served as an intern for the Village while working to receive her Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Northern Illinois University (NIU). She graduated in April and was recognized as a 2021 William Monat Scholar, the highest honor of the NIU MPA program. The Village welcomes Ms. Rosenquist!
Village Thanks Amy Gayton
for Contributions as Clerk
Amy Gayton is stepping down from her role as Village Clerk, a seat to which she was appointed in 2016 and elected in 2017. Ms. Gayton has taken on a new board position with the Historic Downtown Long Grove Business Association and is an active member of the Long Grove Historical Society. The Village thanks Ms. Gayton for her five years of outstanding service! Administrative Assistant Sherry Shlagman has been appointed as Deputy Village Clerk until a replacement is announced.
Free Document Shredding and E-Recycling
at Ela Library on Saturday
Ela Area Public Library and Ela Township are sponsoring a secure document shredding and electronics recycling event on Saturday, May 8 from 8 - 11 a.m. in front of the Ela Public Library. Click here for more information. A non-perishable food donation is requested for each box shredded (up to three) or item recycled (no TVs or CRT monitors).
Virtual Workshop on
Home Composting
The 2021 Garden Learning Series continues Wednesday, May 12 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. with a free class on how to make the most of composting at home, presented by SWALCO and the University of Illinois Extension. Learn how to compost and use the results to make a positive contribution to your garden and the environment. Register here for this free virtual session!
Park District Offers
Container Gardening Class 
The Long Grove Park District is partnering with the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener Program for a free Zoom presentation on Wednesday, June 2 at 1 p.m. on container gardening. Learn how to select containers, arrange plant combinations, and maintain a healthy container garden all season long. To register, email or call the Park District at 847-438-4743.
Upcoming Village Meetings

Village meetings continue to be held virtually until further notice. Information on how to participate remotely is included in meeting agendas - found under 'View Details' below. For more information on the Village's commissions and committee meetings, click here.
EDC
Meeting

May 11
Village Board
Meeting

May 11
AC
Meeting

May 17