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In this Newsletter you will find:
BBQ Challenge (pg. 2)
Bannockburn Day (pg. 3)
Golf Outing (pg. 2)
State of the Village (insert)
“Where do my Property Taxes go?” (pg. 5)
AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2013
B a n n o ck b u r n n e ws l e t t e r
J I M ’ S N O T E
I usually start writing the newsletter by taking a walk around the Village. I put on a set of
headphones and some music and start running ideas thru my head. On occasion, I start working
whatever thoughts develop out loud so that I can get them to sound right. I have no doubt that the sight
of me walking and talking to myself while bopping to the music looks goofy, but somehow it helps me
prioritize what I want to talk about.
There is no one big thing to focus this newsletter on, but rather a series of issues which sound
like the setup from the old joke that goes “I’ve got good news and bad news, which do you want to hear
first?” These could also be seen as the glass is half full/ half empty depending on your point of view.
Good news: Andrea Litzhoff, our summer intern, has done an amazing job for us the last few
months.
Bad news: She has been offered a full time job in Carlsbad California, and she starts August 1.
Maria mentored Andrea, so it was natural for her to join us while she looked for a job. Our
intention was to have her work on special projects, including the selection of a firm to codify our
ordinances, and she not only accomplished those tasks but also stepped in to help with the staff
transition this summer. Having worked with Lincolnwood prior to joining us she was amazed at how
different the same job could be when you have such a small staff. Her new job will have her rotate
between different departments every few weeks, much like a Medical school resident, so she can learn
how the various parts of a city fit together. It sounds like a great opportunity and I’d like to thank her
for all the help and wish her well.
Bad news: Jon Leary, our summer police intern, is leaving to join his fiancé in Indiana August
12th.
Good news: His primary special project, getting our Police Department ready for
accreditation, is a almost complete.
In observance of the
Labor Day holiday, the
V i l l a g e H a l l
Administrative Offices
will be closed on
Monday, September 2,
2013.
Village Hall Closed
Labor Day
Continued on page 2
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Calendar of
Current Events
To find out more about
events occurring in the
Village of Bannockburn,
visit our website at
www.bannockburn.org
and click on the
Calendar of Events icon.
Back to School
Students of Bannockburn School will return to School on Wednesday, August 21, 2013. School will begin at 8:45 a.m. and will end 11:45 a.m. Deerfield High School students return on Wednesday, August 21, 2013.
The Bannockburn Police Department will be
enforcing the Village’s speed limits throughout
the Village.
Second Installment on
Taxes due
The second installment on property taxes is due Thursday, September 6, 2013. To avoid late penalties, payments must be received or U.S. postmarked by September 6th. Per Illinois Statute, any payment received after the due date must include a 1.5% monthly penalty.
Lake County Treasurer’s Office hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
J I M ’ S N O T E C O N T I N U E D
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Jon came to us when a conversation with my State Farm agent mentioned that the son of one of his clients needed to
complete an internship prior to graduation. Did I know of anyone needing an intern? I mentioned this to Chief Price and before
you knew it, Jon was working here. When I was Police Commissioner, I looked into the accreditation process, but what was
available was just too expensive and time consuming for a department of our size. Basically, it would require taking one officer off
the streets for a year to fill out paperwork, and that didn’t sound like a good idea to me. We would essentially lose 17% of the
workforce. A new program, ILEAP (Illinois Law Enforcement Accreditation Program), came out a few years ago, which was better
suited for a small department. Accreditation is an ongoing process where the policies and procedures of an agency are benchmarked
against established criteria. Compliance with the criteria is evaluated by trained, independent and professional peers and the
ultimate goal of all accreditation programs is enhanced service delivery. We picked the ILEAP program because of its relatively
low cost, and comprehensive, obtainable guidelines. The ILEAP Program recognizes the limited financial and manpower resources
of many police departments. The program was designed and implemented to enable police departments to achieve accreditation
and compliance with standards customized to Illinois statutes and community values without placing overwhelming demands on
agency and community resources.
Jon has been pulling documentation together for this process for the past couple of months. Although Chief Price and Lt.
Heneghan had started the process a few times, it’s hard to get everything accomplished when you have to try to get things done
between calls, especially as busy as our police department is. Jon brought us to the point where we can submit for the off-site
review. After the paperwork is reviewed, ILEAP submits a list of proposed changes to us. After we implement those changes, an
on-site review is completed and we should be done. Jon’s help has been crucial for us to get this done. Thanks Jon.
Bad news part 1: It’s rained a lot this year- and as a result-
Bad news Part 2: The restoration work on Cedarcrest & Orchard took longer to complete than anticipated.
Good news Part 1: we planned to spend about $12,000 watering the new plantings on Half Day Road, but haven’t needed
to spend a dime because of all the rainfall.
Good news Part 2: The rain gardens and the new/ repaired/replaced sewers worked the way they were supposed to. Our
storm damage was minimal, but others were not so lucky, especially if you saw the Marriott Golf Course. For a while, the only
parts visible were the elevated tees and greens, and the only way you could golf was from an airboat.
Good news: Duffy Lane was repaved between storms and looks great.
More good news: Cedarcrest was paved July 15th and has never looked this good. The water main is now looped between
Orchard and Telegraph Road. This gives us improved pressure and fire protection in addition to more options to supply residents
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
BANNOCKBURN GOLF SCRAMBLE Come and join your friends and neighbors for a fun afternoon of golf and win great prizes on Sunday, September 15th at Deerfield Golf Course. We will play a scramble event so golf-ers of all skills are welcome to join in the fun. We are limited to 40 players. Reserve your spot with Bud Rothing by calling 773-255-9137 or via email at : [email protected].
The Battle of Bannockburn BBQ Challenge is Back
Where: Bannockburn Green Shopping Center
When: Saturday, August 24th
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Taste and vote for your favorite BBQ. The Bannockburn
Grill Team will compete against teams from Deerfield, Lake
Forest, Highland Park, Kildeer, Riverwoods and Lake Bluff.
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J i m ’ s N o t e C o n t i n u e d
with water in case of a main break.
Good news: Because Andrea and Jon worked out so well, we decided to continue the intern
program. Northern Illinois University has an internship associated with their Masters of Public
Administration program and provided us with candidates.
Better news: Ryan, Maria and Ron interviewed and selected Cory Poris for the job. Cory has an
interesting CV. Among other jobs, she has worked as the executive director of a Chamber of
Commerce, and also been a police dispatcher, so she will be able to help both the office as well as the
police department. We hope to have her for about 24 hours per week, depending on her course load.
Stop in and say hello!
Last year about this time, we sent a mid-year “State of the Village” update. In a couple of pages, it describes where we stand
on last year’s goal list. I think we are doing well, but preparing the list helps focus your attention on what needs to be done. It is
enclosed later in this issue.
One thing that never goes away here is paperwork. When I started as trustee about 14 + years ago, I
believe we had about a dozen or so 4 drawer file cabinets in the basement for Village records, plus 4
or 5 for police records and 3 flat files for blueprints. We now have 50 file cabinets downstairs, 5 or
6 more for the police, 15 flat files, and racks of banker boxes. It’s not that we are packrats, it’s
because local government is perhaps the most regulated “business” in the world. In order to jettison
paper, a request has to go to Springfield describing the documents and the number of cubic feet it
takes up (paperwork). Then a local ordinance authorizing the clerk to destroy the documents is
enacted (more paperwork) before anything can be pitched. As a result, the paper builds up faster
and faster. The good news is that some of the new eyes we have working here are thinking about
ways to put the info directly to the computer, bypassing the paper entirely. Our Board packets are now electronic, saving a stack of
paper about 15 feet high per year. Other paper saving possibilities include perhaps sending out
water bills, animal licenses and business licenses by e-mail. Can building applications be done
electronically? I don’t know that answer yet, but at this rate barring a fire or flood, the basement
will be full of dead, mildewing records in another 30 years or so. Perhaps the copy machine can get
a rest.
On a brighter note, the 2nd annual Bannockburn Battle of the BBQ competition,
commemorating the 699th anniversary of the battle of Bannockburn (Think Braveheart) will take
place at Bannockburn Green Retail Center on Saturday August 24th between 1:00 pm & 4:30 pm.
Two more towns have joined up so we now will have 7 competing municipalities (Highland Park,
Bannockburn Day’s celebration will be held on Sunday, September 8, 2013 from noon to 4:00 p.m.
Kids activities include balloon animals, bounce houses, and face painting. The Bears are playing, and
you can enjoy the festivities and still see the game on a big screen at the shelter! Please join your
friends and neighbors for conversation, refreshments, games, and fun at the Bannockburn Open Space!
Please RSVP to the Village Hall at 847-945-6080.
Bannockburn Day, Sunday September 8th
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SAVE THE DATES:
● August 3, 2013 - Super Saturday
Car Show, 9:00 a.m. - 12 p.m.
at the Bannockburn Green Retail
Center .
August 24, 2013 - Battle of
Bannockburn BBQ Challenge,
1:00 p.m. — 4:30 p.m. at the
Bannockburn Green Retail
Center.
September 8, 2013 -
Bannockburn Day! 12:00 p.m.
- 4:00 p.m. at Open Space.
● September 15, 2013 -
Bannockburn Golf Scramble at
Deerfield Golf Course.
More information on these events
will be provided in future
Newsletters and on our website at:
www.bannockburn.org.
Deerfield, Lake Forest, Riverwoods, Kildeer, Lake Bluff and Bannockburn) all trying to
be the best grill master. The menu features Brisket and Ribs. It should be fun!
Bannockburn Day will be Sunday September 8th from noon to 4:00 pm. And
yes, the Bears will be playing at that time so this year we are renting a big screen for those
who want to follow the game. Food, Friendship and Conversation will be featured as well
as activities for the kids. Please RSVP to the Village office at (847) 945-6080 so we can
get a count for food, chairs and tables etc. I look forward to seeing everyone.
The Bannockburn Golf Day will be Sunday September 15th at Deerfield Golf
Course. Contact Bud Rothing at (773) 255-9137 for more information. Also the
Bannockburn Green Retail Center Supercar Saturdays Car Show is Saturday August 3rd
from 9:00 am to noon. For more information visit the website
www.supercarsaturdays.com.
So now I’ve got a list of things for you to do:
Check out the “State of the Village” progress update
RSVP for Bannockburn Day
Pencil In the Battle of Bannockburn BBQ event on your calendar
Call Bud for Bannockburn Golf Day
Say Hello to Cory and Ryan if you haven’t yet met them
Enjoy the rest of the summer (Boy am I bossy!)
Take Care,
As reported previously, the Village of Bannockburn has selected MC Squared Energy Services (mc2) as the new provider for
electricity supply services starting in September 2013. The Opt-Out letters have already been sent and the period to respond
is now over. If you received the letter and did not respond, you will be automatically enrolled.
If you did not receive the Opt-Out notice, you still have an opportunity to enroll with mc2. In early August, mc2 will be
sending out letters to residents who may not have been on the initial list from
the previous supplier or receive services from another provider. The letter will
explain the simple process to Opt-In to the Village’s Electricity Aggregation
Program.
Update on Electricity Aggregation Program
Jim Barkemeyer, Village President
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WHERE DO MY PROPERTY TAX DOLLARS GO?
Shortly, you will receive your annual property tax assessment notice from Lake County (blue 8 x 11 sheet). This is the first step in determining your property tax bill.
What Can I Do?
Be pro active. Each taxing body prepares an annual tax levy, and you are billed a portion of that levy. The total of each of these levies yields your annual tax bill. A change in your property tax bill can result from a change in your EAV, the total taxing body levies, and/or your exemptions. If you wait until you have your 2013 tax bill in May, 2014 to question any of these tax bill components, you will have acted too late.
You need to review the detailed data relating to your EAV. If you choose to appeal your assessment, you must act promptly, usually within 30-days of the assessment roll publication. If you have questions or seek an adjustment, refer to the specific time periods and contact information provided in your assessment notice, or check the Lake County Assessor’s website at
http://www.lakecountyil.gov/assessor/Board-of-Review/Pages/filing-deadlines.aspx
Review your tax exemptions. Are you missing a senior homestead, veteran, or other exemption? Unsure? You may want to contact the Lake County Assessor at (847) 377-2050 or [email protected], or visit the County website at www.lakecountyil.gov or contact the West Deerfield Township Assessor at (847) 945-3020 or [email protected], or check the Township website at www.westdeerfieldtownship.org.
Attend an information meeting offered by the Chief County Assessment Office of Lake County to understand your property assessment. Check their web site frequently for updates, especially on assessment help centers.
Attend meetings and public hearings of the various taxing bodies listed on your tax bill. Participate in the tax levy discussions; be involved in the process.
Village of Bannockburn Typical 2012 Tax Bill
$7.446 per $100 EAV - All Sources
County $0.820 11%
Fire $0.593 8%
Other $0.053 1%Village $0.514
7.6%
Schools $5.466
73%
Village of Bannockburn Portion
2012 Tax Bill $0.514 per $100 EAV
Roads 7.8%
Police 51.4%
General 32.9%
Audit 2.9%Insurance 5.0%
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Before you make your next payment on your quarterly
water/sewer bills, may I suggest taking a look at the
Village’s Homepage website (www.bannockburn.org)
for another option to pay your bill. A new link has been
set up that will direct you to an online payment system
where you can pay your bill by credit card (not all of
them are accepted at this time). By using this online
system, it allows you to pay your bill without having to
mail the physical payment or stub back to the Village
office. Once you make the payment to the system, it
will automatically send an email to Village staff informing
them that you have successfully paid your bill. While this
service has already been available to residents, we hope
that advertising this service can help those of you who
may be out of town frequently or anyone who is very
busy with multiple daily tasks. Going forward, we will
continue to do our best to accommodate the digital
advances to make it more convenient to pay your bills.
Timothy Fisher, Water Commissioner
Pay Your Water bill Online!
Dutch Elm Disease
Bannockburn Book Club
The Bannockburn Book Club is a group of ladies who hope to promote the enjoyment of reading among our neighbors. We get together the third Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m. each month. We read a variety of books, enjoy stimulating conversation and offer different views of the books. All ladies of the Village are invited; you are welcome to join us anytime. If you are reading the same book we are for that month, please come and be a part of the discussion. This is a great way to visit with fellow book lovers and get a variety of opinions on the book.
On Tuesday Aug 20th at 11:30 a.m. we are having our annual book club luncheon at the home of Patty Rothing at 1350 Aitken Dr.
On Tuesday Sept. 17th at 7:30 p.m., we will discuss The Light Between Oceans by M. L. Stedman. We will get together at the home of Rita Kirby, 1340 Aitken Dr.
If you are interested in attending either of these discussions, please call or email Rita Kirby at 847-945-5639 or [email protected].
Dutch elm disease is a vascular disease. The pathogen, Ophiostroma ulmi, is a fungus which spreads through the vascular system of elm trees. The natural response to infection in trees is a process called occlusion. This defense response blocks the trees vascular system in an effort to stop the spread of diseases. The flow of water to the occluded area is also stopped, and the infected branches wilt. Branch wilt is a diagnostic feature in which our forestry surveyors look for to find infected elm trees. Dutch Elm Disease is spread to other elms by elm bark beetles and root graft connections. Bark beetles bore into elms and deposit eggs into the vascular region of the trees. The beetle larva then eat the vascular tissue. This creates tunnels where the reproductive structures of the fungus develop and attach to the mature beetles. The beetles then leave the infected elm to find another elm there-by spreading the disease. Dutch elm disease can spread among elms in close proximity to each other. The spread is through connection of vascular canals in the roots are known as root grafts. Infected trees in these situations must be removed immediately. Sanitation or removal of diseased trees is the most important tactic in the control of this disease. Therefore, the Village is removing its diseased elm trees as soon as possible after they are detected. The Village of Bannockburn forester will be visiting all properties in August to evaluate all trees within the Village. If identified, the Village will require any diseased private elms to be removed within 30 days of notification. These measures will help to preserve the remaining elms within the Village. Excerpts from http://riverside-illinois.com/NewsEventsP2.htm
PAY ONLINE! SAVE TIME!
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GOVERNMENT AT WORK
The Architectural Review Commission (ARC) considered the following at the June 18th and July
16th Meetings: Consider Approval to Replace an Existing Deck with a New a Deck for the Existing Residence Located at 2 Dunsinane Lane,
Submitted Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon and Marilyn Banks. – Approved;
Consider Approval of the Removal and Replacement of the Existing Roof, the Removal and Replacement of the Existing Gutters, and approval of an Exterior Color Change to the Existing Soffits, Garage Door, Windows and Entrance Door, Located at 1250 Cedarcrest Drive, Submitted by Ioannis (Yianni) Konstantinou. – Approved;
Consider Approval of the Removal and Replacement of the Existing Roof, Located at 11 Lakewood Drive, Submitted by Marc and Terri Minkus. – Approved;
Consider Approval of a New Standby Generator, Located at 1638 Wilmot Road, Submitted by Mr. and Mrs. Fred and Kathryn Zimmermann. – Approved;
Consider Approval of the Removal and Replacement of Exterior Doors, Installation of a Garden Fence, Installation of a Fence for a Dog Run, and Modifications to the Second Floor Elevation, Located at 2640 Telegraph Road, Submitted by Padmila Pavlovic and Dan Cvejic. – Approved;
Consider Approval of a Handicap Entrance Ramp, Located at 2223 Half Day Road, Submitted by College Park Athletic Club. – Approved;
Consider Approval of 3 New Door Entrances and Modifications to Previously Approved Elevation Plans, Located at 1200 Lakeside Drive, Submitted by Reit Management & Research LLC. – Approved;
Consider Approval of a New Built-in BBQ, Built-in Fireplace, and Modification and Enlargement of an Existing Patio, Located at 1380 Aitken Drive, Submitted by Stephen Gold. – Approved;
Consider Approval of a Modified Elevation Plan and Installation of a Flag Pole at the Property Located at 1665 Duffy Lane, Submitted by Dr. Frank and Mrs. Lisa Karkazis. – Approved;
Consider Approval of the Installation of Exterior Lighting at 2000 Telegraph Road, Submitted by Sam and Sharon Krengel. – Approved;
Consideration of a Request for Approval of a Modification to a Previously Approved Landscaping Plan, a Modification to a Previously Approved Exterior Lighting Plan, Installation of a Trellis, Installation of a Generator, Installation of a Statue, Relocation of Driveway, and Modification to a Stone Bridge Elevation for 2900 Telegraph Road, Submitted by Mr. and Mrs. Glenn and Lauren Morris. – Approved; and
Consider Approval of the Installation of Exterior Signage at Alphagraphics in the Bannockburn Green Retail Center, Located at 2561 Half Day Road, Bannockburn, Illinois, Submitted by AP POB Bannockburn, LLC. – Approved.
The Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals (PCZBA) did not hold a meeting in June 2013 and
considered the following at the July 16th Meeting.
Continued Public Hearing for the Consideration of any Necessary Variations, Amendments to an Existing Special Use Permit (Granted Pursuant to Ordinance No. 2006-29), and/or any other Zoning Relief Necessary in Connection with the Proposed Installation of Signage on the Property Located at the Address Noticed as 2529 Waukegan Road and Commonly Known as 2561 Half Day Road, Bannockburn, Illinois, Submitted by AP POB Bannockburn, LLC (on behalf of Alphagraphics). – Recommended for Approval.
Work Session on Comprehensive Plan Update. – No action.
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The Board of Trustees approved the following at their May 28th, June 10th, June 24th, and July 8th
meetings: Ordinance 2013-09, Further Amending Special Use Permits Granted Pursuant to Ordinance No. 2006-29 for the
Bannockburn Green Retail Center Regarding Operation of a Mattress Store in the Former Blockbuster Video Space;
Ordinance 2013-10, Granting a Special Use Permit and Variations for Installation of a Ground-Mounted Solar Energy System (300 Thornapple Lane);
Ordinance 2013-11, Granting a Special Use Permit for Installation of a Ground Nameplate Sign (3000 Lakeside Drive);
Ordinance 2013-12, Establishing the Prevailing Rate of Wages in Lake County For Village Public Works Project;
Ordinance 2013-13, Approval of an Annual Appropriation Ordinance of the Village of Bannockburn, Lake County, Illinois for the Fiscal Year Beginning May 1, 2013 and Ending April 30, 2014;
Ordinance 2013-14, Approval of an Annual Appropriation Ordinance of the Village of Bannockburn Special Service Area Number One, Lake County, Illinois for the Fiscal Year Beginning May 1, 2013 and Ending April 30, 2014;
Ordinance 2013-15, Approval of an Annual Appropriation Ordinance of the Village of Bannockburn Special Service Area Number Two, Lake County, Illinois for the Fiscal Year Beginning May 1, 2013 and Ending April 30, 2014;
Ordinance 2013-16, Approval of an Annual Appropriation Ordinance of the Village of Bannockburn Special Service Area Number Seventeen, Lake County, Illinois for the Fiscal Year Beginning May 1, 2013 and Ending April 30, 2014;
Resolution 2013-R-16, Approval to Remove A Former Signer and Add A New Signer on Village Accounts with PNC Bank, and Update the Master Resolution and Authorization For Depository Accounts & Treasury Management Services (including Signature Cards) Naming the Finance Commissioner, Police Commissioner, Village Clerk, Police Chief, Finance Director, and Village Manager as Authorized Signers on Village Accounts with PNC Bank;
Resolution 2013-R-17, Approval of a Corporate Authorization Resolution and Authorization to Update the Signature Cards Naming the Finance Commissioner, Police Commissioner, Village Clerk, Police Chief, Finance Director, and Village Manager as Authorized Signers on Village Accounts with Northern Trust;
Resolutions 2013-R-18 and Resolution 2013-R-19, Approval to Update Safe Deposit Box Lease Agreement, Signature Card and Resolution, Open a New Account “IEPA 2012 Loan Account”, and Update a Banking Resolution and Signature Cards Naming the Finance Commissioner, Police Commissioner, Village Clerk, Police Chief, Finance Director, and Village Manager as Authorized Signers on Village Accounts with First Midwest Bank;
Resolution 2013-R-20, Authorizing the Statement and Sources of Estimated Revenues for Fiscal Year May 1, 2013 and Ending April 30, 2014;
Resolution-2013-R-21, Waiving Village Sewer Connection and User Fees for Certain Properties (1200 Cedarcrest, 1250 Cedarcrest, and 1300 Cedarcrest);
Resolution 2013-R-22, Approving a Proposal from the Urban Forest Management to Conduct a Dutch Elm Disease Survey;
Resolution 2013-R-23, Approving a Proposal from the Urban Forest Management to Conduct an Emerald Ash Borer Tree Survey;
Resolution 2013-R-24, Approving (a) An Agreement for Retail Sanitary Sewer Service to the Village of Bannockburn, and (b) An Agreement for Sale and Transfer of Sanitary Sewer Facilities by and between the Village of Bannockburn to the County of Lake;
Approval of a Request by the Bannockburn School Parent Organization for the Use of the Village’s Shelter and Open Space and a Waiver of Applicable Fees for an Ice Cream Social on August 20, 2013;
Approval of a Renewal Customer Service Agreement with Call One;
GOVERNMENT AT WORK Cont.
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Approval to Update the Wire Transfer Services Agreement with U S Bank for Illinois Funds accounts and to Update the Illinois Funds Money Market Application & Agreement To Participate Application/Signature Forms, Naming the Finance Commissioner, Police Commissioner, Village Clerk, Police Chief, Finance Director, and Village Manager as Authorized Signers on Village Accounts with Illinois Funds;
Approval to Update Signature Cards, Certificate Regarding Accounts, and Certificate of Incumbency Naming the Finance Commissioner, Police Commissioner, Village Clerk, Police Chief, Finance Director, and Village Manager as Authorized Signers on Village Accounts with Chase;
Approval to Update a Third Party Custodian Agreement for Collateralized Municipal Deposits and Certificate of Authorized Persons, Naming the Finance Commissioner, Police Commissioner, Village Clerk, Police Chief, Finance Director, and Village Manager as Authorized Signers on Collateral Accounts with Bank of New York;
Approval to Update a Pledgee Agreement Form with the Federal Reserve Naming the Finance Commissioner, Police Commissioner, Village Clerk, Police Chief, Finance Director, and Village Manager as Authorized Signers on Collateral Accounts and Updating the FedMail Request Form;
Approval to Update the Authorized Signers with Harris Bank, Naming the Finance Commissioner, Police Commissioner, Village Clerk, Police Chief, Finance Director, and Village Manager as Authorized Signers on Collateral Accounts;
Approval to Update the Depository Declaration and Signature Cards Naming the Finance Commissioner, Police Commissioner, Village Clerk, Police Chief, Finance Director, and Village Manager as Authorized Signers on Accounts with Associated Bank NA;
Approval of a Memorandum of Agreement between Sharon Krengel and the Village of Bannockburn and Partial Rain Garden Installation Reimbursement pursuant to the Village of Bannockburn’s Rain Garden Participation Program;
Approval to Update Signers for the First Midwest Bank Motor Fuel Tax Certificate of Deposit Account;
Approval of Waivers to the Village Board Appeal Process Regarding the Following Architectural Review Commission Applications: (1) A Modification to a Previously Approved Elevation Plan and Installation of a Flag Pole at the Property Located at 1665 Duffy Lane, Submitted by Dr. Frank and Mrs. Lisa Karkazis; (2) The Installation of Exterior Lighting at 2000 Telegraph Road, Submitted by Sam and Sharon Krengel; and (3) The Installation of Exterior Signage at Alphagraphics in the Bannockburn Green Retail Center, Located at 2561 Half Day Road, Bannockburn, Illinois, Submitted by AP POB Bannockburn, LLC;
Approval of a Broker Letter of Record with GCG Financial Regarding Health Care Insurance;
Approval of a Change Order to the Lifco Construction Proposal to Patch and Repair 52, instead of 40, Village Sanitary Manholes in the New Total Amount of $23,400.00;
Awarded the 2013 Motor Fuel Tax Construction Project to Maneval Construction in the amount of $151,785.04 for Road Improvements on Sunset Lane and High Terrace;
Approval of “Bike to Work Day” Event in the Village on July 11, 2013;
GOVERNMENT AT WORK Cont.
Continued Review of the Board of Trustees approved the following at their May 28th, June 10th, June
24th, and July 8th meetings:
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THE BANNOCKBURN BEAT
Calls for Service Summary – Yearly Totals for 2012
Offense 2012
Premise Exam 2231
Check/Secure Park 460
Home Watch 342
Selective Traffic Enforcement 310
Public Service 186
Burglar Alarm 162
Assist Other Agency 160
Abandoned 9-1-1 Call 122
Assist Village Hall 120
Ambulance Call 101
Motorist Assist 95
Traffic Complaint 81
Other Complaints 77
Fire Alarm 74
Vehicle Lock Out 62
Traffic Collision/PD 61
Trustee Delivery 60
Suspicious Auto 55
Animal Problem 46
Roadway Debris 45
Traffic Collision/Private Property 36
Fingerprinting 35
Other Investigation 34
Traffic Investigation 33
Railroad Safety 31
Suspicious Person 27
Traffic Collision/PI 23
Suspended, Revoked License 20
Fire Call 19
Parking Complaint 15
Hold-Up Alarm 15
No Driver’s License 14
Theft/Under $500 14
Theft/ Over $500 11
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THE BANNOCKBURN BEAT
Crime Index
Enforcement Activity - 2012
Racial Profiling
Pursuits & Complaints
Crime 2012
Murder 0
Criminal Sexual Assault 0
Robbery 0
Aggravated Assault/Battery 1
Burglary 2
Theft 36
Motor Vehicle Theft 0
Arson 0
Type Number
Illinois Vehicle Code Violations 531
Compliance Tickets 1427
Warning Tickets 909
Parking Tickets 139
Race Total Percentage (%)
Caucasian 1886 82%
Hispanic 197 9%
African American 117 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 105 4%
Section 2012
Bias-based Policing Complaints 0
Vehicle Pursuits 0
Grievances 0
Use of Force 0
Formal Citizen Complaints 0
Calls for Service Summary – Yearly Totals for 2012
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All Residents, and other interested persons, are encouraged to attend the various public meetings held throughout the year. The Members of the Board and the various Commissions were elected or appointed to represent all Residents and want to know your thoughts on issues. All meetings, unless otherwise noted, are held in the Village Hall (2275 Telegraph Road) at 7:00 P.M. Please feel free to log onto the Village’s Website at www.bannockburn.org, call 847-945-6080, or stop by the Village Hall for the latest information, confirm the following scheduled meetings, or to discuss upcoming issues.
Architectural Review Commission
August 20, 2013 (Third Tuesday— 7:00 p.m.)
September 17, 2013 (Third Tuesday—7:00 p.m.)
Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals
CANCELLED August 5, 2013 (First Monday)
September 9, 2013 (Second Monday— 6:00 p.m.)
October 7, 2013 (First Monday — 7:00 p.m.)
Village Staff Contact Information:
Village Hall Telephone: 847-945-6080
Police Non-Emergency: 847-945-8490
Website: www.bannockburn.org
Village Manager—Maria Lasday
Police Chief —Ronald Price
Finance Director—Linda McCulloch
Assistant to Village Manager—Ryan Mentkowski
U p c o m i n g
V i l l a g e M e e t i n g s
S t a f f A n n i v e r s a r y
The Village of Bannockburn’s Board of Trustees
would like to acknowledge upcoming anniversaries
from the Bannockburn Police Department and
Village Hall.
Sgt. Bruce Bone will celebrate his 10th year with the Village of
Bannockburn on August 12th, 2013.
His service and dedication to the Village of Bannockburn is
greatly appreciated. Thank you!
West Deerfield Township
Residents of West Deerfield Township are invited to attend and provide their input at the West Deerfield Township Board of Trustees meetings [www.westdeerfieldtownship.org/].
August 20, 2013, 7:00 p.m.
September 17, 7:00 p.m. October 15, 7:00 p.m.
Village Meetings, Cont’d
Board of Trustees
August 12, 2013 (Second Monday — 7:00 p.m.)
CANCELLED August 26, 2013 (Fourth Monday)
September 9, 2013 (Second Monday — 7:00 p.m.)
September 23, 2013 (Fourth Monday — 7:00 p.m.)
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State of the Village
Roads. David Korer, Commissioner Recovery Zone Bond Road Improvements: Completed road improvements on North Lakeside Drive.
Completed final landscaping improvements on Broadleys Court. Route 22 Widening Project: Completed the Illinois Department of Transportation Route 22 widening
project. Installed landscaping at the medians and installed rain gardens and bioswales along the right of way on Route 22.
Stirling and Valley Roads: Completed punch list landscaping items on Stirling and Valley Roads. Pathways: Completed the pathway along Route 22. Wilmot Road Improvements: Completed a grind and overlay project on Wilmot Road. Duffy Lane Road Improvements: Completed a grind and overlay project on Duffy Lane. High Terrace and Sunset Lane: Completed construction plans and obtained approval for Motor Fuel
tax funding for a grind and overlay project on High Terrace and Sunset Lane. Project to be completed by fall of 2013.
Orchard Lane: Following a water main loop project, Orchard Lane was restored.
Storm, Sewer, and Water. Timothy Fisher, Commissioner
Infiltration Issues: Made progress toward eliminating infiltration issues with the Village’s sanitary sewer system.
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Section 319 Projects: a. Began implementing best management practices at the Village’s 12 acre site. To be
completed by August 1, 2013, and b. Began implementing best management practices along the Waukegan Road business corridor
to Middle Fork of the North Branch. To be completed by August 1, 2013. Illinois Environmental Protection Agency projects: Completed two drinking water projects
(Waukegan Road and Cedarcrest watermain replacements). Water Cross Connection Program: Updating our water system cross connection program. Del Mar Woods: Completed an agreement with Del Mar Utility and interconnection watermain
project to enable water to be supplied by the Village to Del Mar Woods residents. Reduced Unaccounted for Water Flow: The Village domestic drinking water consumption increased
approximately 5% to 125 million gallons per year in 2012. The "unaccounted for" water loss decreased from 6 million (2011) to 5 million gallons (2012) which is a reduction from 5% to 4% unaccounted for water volume.
There has been a lot of work going on the Village, some work visible to the naked eye, some in the background. We are very proud of all that has been accomplished in the last year. Please read on to learn more of what is happening in the Village.
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State of the Village Cont.
Economic Development. Frank Rothing, Commissioner Bannockburn Green Retail Center: Worked with Bannockburn Green Retail Center's management
and leasing teams to facilitate leasing space at Bannockburn Green Retail Center. New tenants include: North Shore Yoga, Elements Salon, Exercise Coach, LAX Shop, Sleepy’s - The Mattress Professionals, M&M Events, and Green Cleaners.
Sears site: Worked with developers to market this site. New owner is expected Fall of 2013. Existing Commercial Sites: Worked with commercial property owners to remodel their properties
(including 2275 Half Day Road and 1200 Lakeside). Waste Hauling: Negotiated and executed new waste agreement, saving money for residents. The
Village is presently seeking RFP’s (Requests for Proposals) for the commercial district. Community Events: Conducted the following events at Bannockburn Green Retail Center:
a. Bannockburn Battle of the BBQ b. Auto Shows c. Community Service Day
Building and Zoning. Daniel Orth, Commissioner Comprehensive Plan: The Village is in the process of updating the Comprehensive Plan. It was last
updated in 2005. The Comprehensive Plan is an important element in protecting the integrity of our zoning ordinances. Maintaining a currently updated Comprehensive Plan provides strong legal support for maintaining our large lots and abundant open space.
Municipal Code: Recently, the Village began the process to codify our ordinances and Zoning Code. The selection of a codification company is anticipated by September 2013 to incorporate all codes into one municipal code in an organized and cohesive manner for ease of use by staff, residents and will be accessible via the Village’s website.
Current Building Matters: Consistent with our historical practice of maintaining a small but knowledgeable staff, we continue to improve our building and planning procedures and our permit process. We work closely with the City of Lake Forest’s Building Department outsourcing our plan reviews (consistent with our ordinances) and building inspections of work performed. Internally, we continue to monitor compliance with our building code, Architectural Review Commission approvals, and ordinances thru our Village Manager and the Village’s Building Official.
Permits: For the past two years, or so, the Village has been very busy processing 157 building permit applications and preparing over 60 Architectural Review Commission plan reviews and reviews for over 20 requests for zoning relief.
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State of the Village Cont.
Finance. David Ansani, Commissioner As newly elected and Finance Commissioner, I would like thank you all for the opportunity to
serve. I have been working with our Finance Director, Linda McCulloch, to help to increase revenues for the Village and manage costs, all while maintaining the best public services to our residents. Some highlights of projects that the Finance Department is in engaged are:
Lake County Council of Mayors: Processed paperwork for 70% - 30% funding for the Wilmot Road and Duffy Lane roadway projects. Village’s share of each project is 30%.
Electric Aggregation: Entered into an agreement with Constellation, which began in May 2012 and will end September 2013, for the Village’s electric aggregation program. A new electric aggregation agreement with mc2 will begin in September 2013 and end in August 2015.
Increase revenues: Entered into an agreement with Unison to facilitate leasing efforts for the current Village cell tower site.
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency: Obtained Illinois Environmental Protection Agency funding for two drinking water projects (Waukegan Road and Cedarcrest watermain replacements).
Section 319 Projects - Illinois Environmental Protection Agency: Secured Section 319 Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Grant funds for the Lakeside Drive Restoration Project and the Waukegan Road business corridor to Middle Fork of the North Branch Project.
Del Mar Woods: Entered into a conveyance agreement with Utilities, Inc. including and completed an interconnection watermain project to enable the Village to supply water to Del Mar Woods residents.
Clerk, Estelle Raimondi
In preparing to fulfill the position of Village Clerk, I have attended workshops and seminars sponsored
by the Lake County Municipal League and the Municipal Clerks of Illinois relating to the Open
Meetings Act and the Freedom of Information Act and other related information to better
understand the workings of Municipal Government. These workshops have helped to reinforce
my understanding of the “mountains” of reading put before me from many sources.
From my observances, I must tell you that your Village Staff, President and Board are committed to
perform their duties in compliance with the Law.
Looking forward to seeing all of you at the Open Space on Bannockburn Day.
Police. Jim Boyle, Commissioner
Accreditation: Paperwork being submitted for on-site review through the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police.
Emergency Preparedness: a. Updated the Bannockburn Emergency Operations Plan and have submitted it to Lake County
for final approval. b. Completed table top exercises with County, Staff, Elected Officials, IPC, Trinity, Snow Plow
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State of the Village Cont.
vendors, and Police Commissioner. Social Media: Launched and continue to update Bannockburn Police Department Facebook page. Grants: Pursued grants as they became available. The following grants have been obtained by the
Police Department: a. $3,000 for the DARE Program b. $1,100 for the tobacco Compliance Checks c. $6,028 for the K-9 Program d. Grant for the Emergency Cell Phone Bank e. $1,405 for the Bulletproof Vest Program from the Department of Justice f. Donation received from Trinity International University for DARE program
Community Outreach: a. Assisted with the planning and execution of the 1st Annual Battle of Bannockburn BBQ event.
The event featured two bands, a fun run sponsored by Midtown, and great BBQ from departments all over Lake County.
b. Awarded a 5 year old from Riverwoods for his quick thinking in dialing 911 in order to get help for his grandmother, who was in a diabetic coma.
c. Hosted 2nd annual Community Safety Day, which provided services such as installing child safety seats, microchip implanting family dogs, and providing families with photo and fingerprint identification packets.
Special Events: a. Points for the Plunge basketball game of Bannockburn school staff and police against the 8th
graders raised $1,000 for the Illinois Special Olympics. b. Polar Plunge raised $3,500 for the Special Olympics. c. Welcome Home Award Ceremony with Trinity International University honored returning
soldiers from Afghanistan and Iraq. d. 8th Annual Law Enforcement Exhibition at the Westfield Mall in Vernon Hills. There were over
24,000 attendees and 24 different law enforcement agencies. e. Community Services Day at the Brickyards Park in Deerfield. The event allows the public to get
up close and personal with the Police Departments, Public Works, and Fire Departments from area communities, including Bannockburn.
Other: a. Seizure Funds- Pursued money owed from the Illinois State Police for seized vehicles and cash,
$930 returned to the police department in 2012. b. Automated External Defibrillator- Officer Kleffner, assisting the fire department and staff of
Midtown, saved the life of a 58 year old man in cardiac arrest. c. Training Hours- Bannockburn Police Officers participated in 851 hours of training in 2012.
Sunday, September 15th 2013
at Deerfield Golf Course, Deerfield IL Registration & Practice Range: 11:30am
Shotgun Tee Off: 12:15 p.m. 19th Hole Hors d’oeuvres: 5:00 p.m.
Hurry! This 18 hole scramble is limited to 40 players (10 teams of 4) Sign up as a team or sign up individually (we’ll find a team for you) Ladies Teams, Men Teams, and Mixed Teams Invited Men Play from Gold Tees, Seniors (70+) from the Silver, Ladies from Red Tees Fees = Golf, GPS Golf Cart and Range Balls. Cash Bar Golf will be cancelled/rescheduled for severe weather.
Golf and Prizes SPECIAL package: $75.00 per person
A portion of this fee ($5.00 per golfer) will be donated to The Bannockburn Community Support Fund which supports programs such as D.A.R. E, Shop with a Cop and Lake County Crime Stoppers. Checks for additional tax deductible contributions should be made out to Bannockburn Community Support Fund.
Hors d’oeuvres at 5:00 p.m. at the Golf Course.
Cash Bar (Due to Village Requirements)
Prizes Awarded for:
Best Team, Closest to Pin, Longest Putt, Longest Drive, Par 3 Contest for all players.
Win FREE golf, dinners, food and other great prizes.
Please Reply to: Bud Rothing at (773) 255-9137 or via email [email protected] to make reservations. Make check payable to Bannockburn Recreation Committee and send to Bud Rothing, 1350 Aitken, Bannockburn IL 60015. Payments must be received no later than September 9, 2013.
Signs and
SymptomsThe most visible sign of
infestation is crown dieback.
Branches at the top of the
crown will die and more
branches will die in subsequent
years. As the tree declines,
‘suckers’, or new young
branches, will sprout from the
base of the tree and on the
trunk. The bark may also split
vertically and woodpeckers may
feed on the beetle leaving
visible damage on the bark.
Successful treatments with
insecticides are limited but
continue to be studied. All ash
trees near any new infestation
will most likely become infested
and die.
Adult beetles emerging from
trees will leave a unique “D”
shaped exit hole. This is a
small 1/8 inch diameter dis-
tinctly “D” shaped hole that may
appear anywhere on the trunk
or upper branches.
Ash TreesAsh trees are very common in landscapes and most
species, mainly white ash (Fraxinus Americana) and
green ash (F. pennsylvanica) are native to Illinois
forests. It is estimated that as much as 20 percent
of street trees in the greater Chicagoland area are
ash.
Characteristics
of ash:
- Compound leaves made up of seven
small, glossy green leaflets (5-9 leaflets).
- Leaves, twigs and branches grow
symetrically in opposite pairs.
- Bark of mature trees is gray and
furrowed, often appearing in a diamond
pattern.
- Some ash trees will produce small
canoe paddle-shaped seeds.
- Seedless ash trees are common.
- Some ash produce conspicuous hard,
brown “flower galls” on their twigs.
Dieback
Suckers on trunk
or base of tree
Bark slits
Emergence hole
Shown actual size of
1/8” and D-shaped
Other Stressors:
Ash trees may suffer from
a number of insect disease
or other problems that can
cause similar symptoms.
Native borers also attack
ash trees and leave different
exit holes. The round or oval
holes of native insect borers
are not “D” shaped and are
usually smaller or larger
than those of the EAB.
Ash leaves & twig
Seeds
S-shaped
galleries
Larva
Actual size
Emerald Ash BorerThe emerald ash borer, (Agrilus planipennis
fairmaire) is a small (1/2 inch long, 1/8 inch wide)
metallic green beetle native to Asia. While it was
first found in Michigan in 2002, it is likely that the
beetle population had been established quite a few
years before discovery. Discovered in Kane County
Illinois in 2006, the beetles’ presence has since
been found in Bureau, Cook DeKalb, DuPage,
Kendall, Lake, LaSalle, McHenry, McLean and Will
counties. EAB’s natural spread is moderate, but its
artificial spread can be rapid by people unwittingly
transporting this pest through infested firewood and
landscape waste. Artificial movement of infested
trees has exacerbated the EAB problem in Illinois
and North America. To protect our ash trees, it is
our responsibility to minimize the spread of EAB
by not transporting firewood outside of its local
area. Fireplace owners should buy firewood from a
known local source and burn all of it before May 1.
Campers should buy firewood at your destination
and/or burn all wood before leaving the camp-
site.
Life CycleThe adult emerald ash borer
emerges May - July and the
female lays numerous eggs in
bark crevices and between
layers of bark.
The eggs hatch in 7-10 days into
larvae which bore into the tree
where they chew the inner
bark and phloem creating
winding galleries as they feed.
This cuts off the flow of water
and nutrients in the tree,
thereby causing
dieback and death.
Em
erald
Ash
Borer
Division of Natural Resources
Bureau of Environmental Programs
PO Box 19281 ~ Spfld., IL 62794-9281
217/785-2427 voice/TDD
If You Think You Have
Emerald Ash Borer:
If you suspect your tree has EAB, please take
some digital photos of the tree and close-ups of
the symptoms it is expressing and email those
with contact info to: [email protected].
For assistance in identifying suspect
insects and symptoms:
o Contact your city or village forester,
arborist or public works official for assistance
o In the City of Chicago, contact
312-74BEETL (312-742-3385)
o Contact the Illinois Department
of Agriculture at 800/641-3934 or
visit www.IllinoisEAB.com
o Contact your local University of Illinois
Extension office by visiting
http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/state/index.html
or by calling 217-333-5900
o Visit www.emeraldashborer.info or
http://na.fs.fed.us/fhp/eab/
o Contact The Morton Arboretum Plant
Clinic at 630-719-2424 or
www.mortonarb.org/
o Contact a certified arborist. To find
one in your area, visit
http://www.illinoisarborist.org
o Call the national EAB hotline
at 866-EAB-4512.
You Can Help...
DO NOT MOVE
FIREWOOD
Emerald Ash Borer can easily be transported in
ash logs.
Purchase firewood locally (within county) from a
known source.
Be sure to use all the firewood in the cold months
so that no hidden EAB larvae or adults can sur-
vive on logs left through the spring.
There are both state and federal quarantines in
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www.IllinoisEAB.com
place that restrict the
movement of ash logs,
branches or other
material in certain
areas. The entire state
of Illinois is under
a federal quarantine,
which restricts the
movement of regulated
articles across the state
line. Additionally, an
internal state quarantine
is in effect for all or parts
of 25 counties in north-
eastern Illinois. If you give or sell any ash stock or other hardwood originat-
ing from within the internal state quarantined
area, inform the person receiving the wood of
that fact and the restrictions on wood move-
ment.
Check www.IllinoisEAB.com for more detailed
information.
Monitor the health of ash trees. Look for dead
and dying branches at the top of the tree’s
crown and other EAB signs and symptoms.
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