Village Newsletter - August 2020 |
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Greetings!
On October 28th Governor Pritzker once again activated the enhanced mitigations, effective Saturday, October 31 banning indoor dining at restaurants. With the change of weather and temperature, businesses will close completely, just as several of our Round Lake businesses have.
On October 26th, Judge Kevin Busch granted a steakhouse in Geneva, Illinois a temporary restraining order against Pritzker’s Executive Order, specifically as it relates to indoor dining. The judge barred the governor, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Kane County Health Department from enforcing the order.
I have seen no data that indicates indoor dining is to blame for the recent spike in area COVID-19 cases. Myself and many other Mayors agree with Judge Busch that restaurants should not be punished for which they are not responsible. With the weather changing, outdoor dining will need to cease, and indoor dining is absolutely required for our restaurants to survive.
Now, more than ever, we need to support Round Lake restaurants. Please do what you can with your dining budget to help our restaurants.
If you have any comments, questions or ideas you would like to see included in the e-newsletter, please email me at dmacgillis@eroundlake.com.
Sincerely,
Mayor Dan MacGillis
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Keep Up To Date With What's Going On! |
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Village Approves New Waste Hauling Contract |
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At the September 21, 2020 regular meeting, the Village Board approved a five-year contract with Groot Industries for waste hauling services. The contract will begin on January 1, 2021.
Requests for proposals were opened on July 14, 2020, and Groot was determined as the most favorable proposal for the Village. The Groot contract includes a 1.98% rate decrease for residential garbage and recycling. Senior rates for customers 65 years of age and older will receive a 10% discount.
Groot will provide residential solid waste and recycling services, as well as landscape waste collection, Christmas Tree pickup, and bulk item pickup.
Cart delivery is scheduled for mid December. All residents will be provided with one 95 gallon garbage bin and one 65 gallon recycle container. Beginning year two of the contract, residents will be eligible for a one-time upgrade to a 95 gallon recyclable container.
Additional information will be provided throughout the transition.
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Holiday Cheer is coming soon to Round Lake! This year has been a difficult year for many. To uplift community spirit and celebrate the holiday season, the Village of Round Lake is sponsoring a Holiday Windows of Round Lake Contest.
Round Lake businesses will be decorating their storefront windows and competing for the Best Holiday Window. Shoppers and patrons are invited to vote for their favorite display. Contest voting begins on Friday, November 27th and ends December 15th.
Head to Round Lake to shop, dine, or just to take in the beautiful and festive window displays. A list of participating businesses will be posted on the Village website.
We are excited to see the merry and bright holiday window displays!
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NEW Holiday House Decorating Contest! |
We love the lights and the spirit of our beautiful Round Lake Community!
This year we are excited to host a community wide Holiday House Decorating Contest to promote holiday spirit and provide a fun family activity.
We encourage all our residents to drive around town starting December 14 and enjoy the holiday spirit of Round Lake that exists even through the 2020 pandemic.
How it works:
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Starting December 14 through December 18 residents will vote for their favorite homes on the Village website at roundlakeil.gov.
- The deadline to submit a vote is December 18.
- All entries must live within Round Lake boundaries.
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Winners will be announced at the December 21 Village Board meeting.
Once again, the Village received a generous vendor donation to award the following gift cards:
1st place - $150.00
2nd place - $75.00
3rd place - $50.00
Good Luck!
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In these difficult times, many Americans are struggling.
Governor Pritzker announced a new $16.6 million investment to expand job opportunities for Illinois workers who have lost their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through two new grants received from the U.S. Department of Labor, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity will distribute funding to place, train and hire nearly 1,300 residents for jobs that would fight back against this. Read more here.
Food Pantry or Soup Kitchens
If you or someone you know needs food, you can find your nearest food pantry or program here. Another excellent resource is 211 Lake County, operated by the United Way.
Need Help Paying Rent or Utility Bills?
The Lake County COVID Housing Relief Program (CHRP) provides rent and utility assistance for eligible households financially impacted by the pandemic. Lake County residents who need help paying rent or utility bills can click here to view more information on the county’s website, including who’s eligible. If you’ve lost your job due to COVID-19 or have large medical bills, and live in Lake County, you may be eligible. If you qualify and are a renter, you can get help paying your rent, gas and electric bills for up to six months. If you own your home, you can get help with utility bills.
To apply for the program, call 211 or text your zip code to 898211. An expert navigator will conduct an initial intake and eligibility assessment. Eligible applicants will be guided to organizations that can best meet their needs. This new centralized process prevents duplication of services, drives efficiencies, and makes it easier for people to connect with available and appropriate resources and get help. Don’t wait, apply today!
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Over the past 5 years, the Village has upgraded 75% of the streets lights to high efficiency LED fixtures. This year the Village continued to upgrade our lighting by replacing fixtures at the Public Works and Police facilities.
As in past years, the Village worked with ComEd to obtain grants for the work. The LED grant from ComEd will assist with fixture and labor costs to replace 183 light fixtures in and around the Public Works and Police buildings with new high efficiency LED fixtures.
The Village is saving approximately 134,000 kilowatt hours per year, which is equivalent to over $29,000 worth of energy savings per year!!!
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How To Avoid Frozen Pipes |
As colder weather arrives, take the following precautions to avoid frozen water pipes.
- Drain water from swimming pool and water sprinkler supply lines following manufacturer’s or installer’s directions. Do not put antifreeze in these lines unless directed. Antifreeze is environmentally harmful and is dangerous to humans, pets, wildlife and landscaping.
- Remove, drain and store hoses used outdoors.
- Add insulation to attics, basements and crawl spaces. Insulation will maintain higher temperatures in these areas.
- Check around the home for other areas where water supply lines are in unheated areas. Look in the garage, and under kitchen and bathroom cabinets. Both hot and cold water pipes in these areas should be insulated.
- Consider installing specific products made to insulate water pipes like a pipe sleeve or installing heat tape, heat cable or similar materials on exposed water pipes. Pro tip: Newspaper can provide some degree of insulation and protection to exposed pipes – even ¼" of newspaper can provide significant protection in areas that usually do not have frequent or prolonged temperatures below freezing.
- Consider relocating exposed pipes to provide increased protection from freezing.
- Keep garage doors closed if there are water supply lines in the garage.
- Open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to allow warmer air to circulate around the plumbing.
- When the weather is very cold outside, let the cold water drip from the faucet served by exposed pipes. Running water through the pipe – even a trickle – helps prevent pipes from freezing.
- If you will be going away during cold weather, leave the heat set to a temperature no lower than 55.
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Election Petition Packets Still Available |
The April 6, 2021 Consolidated Election will include the following Village of Round Lake offices:
- Mayor – 4-year term
- Village Trustee – 3 Trustees, each for a 4-year term
- Village Clerk – 4-year term
Courtesy Election Petition Packets are available at the Village of Round Lake, 442 N. Cedar Lake Road, Round Lake. Packets may be picked up in-person at the Village Hall, or requested via email at dperlini@roundlakeil.gov.
The first day to circulate nominating petitions was Tuesday, September 22, 2020.
The first day to file nominating petitions at the Village of Round Lake is on Monday, December 14, 2020 at 8:30 am and the last day to file is Monday, December 21, 2020 at 5:00 pm.
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The Village of Round Lake will accept petitions 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday – Friday during the petition filing period.
Anyone in line to file their petitions at 8:30 am on Monday, December 14 will be placed in a lottery to determine ballot placement. In order to qualify for the Simultaneous Filing Lottery on the last day of filing, you must file your petition between the hours of 4:00-5:00 pm on Monday, December 21, 2020
No petitions will be accepted after 5:00 pm on Monday, December 21, 2020.
The Village Clerk and staff cannot provide a review of nominating papers or legal opinions regarding petition papers. Prospective candidates are strongly encouraged to consult competent legal counsel regarding qualifications to seek office, preparation of petition papers, circulator requirements, signature requirements, etc. After petition papers have been filed, pages cannot be amended or added. A receipt for filing the required Statement of Economic Interests may be added until 5:00 pm on the last day to file.
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Q) Can I use portable heaters to keep my house warm in the winter?
A) The best and most economical way to heat your home is to make sure your furnace has been inspected and cleaned by a reputable HVAC contractor so that it is operating safely and at peak efficiency.
Portable space heaters are allowed but must be used as designed by the manufacturer. Must be plugged (if electric) directly into an outlet (extension cords are not allowed) and be placed at least three feet from anything that can catch fire. Kerosene or propane heaters are not designed or recommended to be using inside due to the fumes and flammable fuel used.
If you have a fireplace, chimneys need to be cleaned and inspected on a regular basis to check for a build-up of creosote or blockages which can cause fires and just as important, check that all smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are working properly.
With everyone spending more time at home please remember to practice fire safety in the kitchen.
- Never leave items unattended while cooking (especially if children are around).
- Remove unused appliance from the countertop.
- Keep surfaces clear of clutter, food and grease build-up.
- Keep children and pets away from the stove.
- Remove flammable items (towels, packaging) from around the stove.
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NEW BUSINESSES - Village Officials would like to welcome the following businesses to Round Lake:
Welcome to Round Lake, we wish you much success.
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VILLAGE RETIREMENT - The Village would like to thank Kevin Amann for his 12 years of dedicated service to the Round Lake community!! We wish Kevin a happy and healthy retirement!
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VILLAGE OFFICES CLOSED - Village offices will be closed Thursday, November 26th, through Sunday November 29th, in observance of Thanksgiving. The Village Board and Staff wish you a happy holiday.
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Village Officials
Dan MacGillis, Mayor
Debbie Perlini, Clerk
Trustees
Charlie Foy, Henry Frye Jr., Russell Kraly,
Don Newby, Sanjay Patel, Jake Mandelman
442 N. Cedar Lake Road Round Lake, IL 60073 · 847-546-5400
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