Village of Round Lake Beach - Beach Bulletin
Beach Bulletin Vol 7 No. 2
March 2003
Village prepares second house for sale
Through Round Lake Beach's Neighborhood Vacant Home Acquisition & Rehabilitation Program, a second house has been rehabbed using a $15,000 grant from the Lake County Affordable Housing Commission.
The house is located at 28 N. Channel Drive and is for sale. A third house at 1312 Beverly is the next project slated for renovation in this program.
The home at 28 N. Channel was renovated by the Village and is on the market.
Christmas in April planned
Know how to wield a saw or hammer? Are plumbing and electrical repairs more your style? Just want to volunteer to help someone? The Beach wants you!
On Saturday, April 26, volunteers from the Beach will be assisting low-income families, seniors and disabled residents with home repairs free (to those who qualify).
Volunteers are needed to help with the repairs. If you are interested in helping or need to have home repairs made, please contact Jeneen Smith-Underwood at (847) 546-2351 ext, 353.
Systematic Inspection Program meetings planned
On Thursday, April 24, residents are invited to the 2003 Systematic Inspection Program informational meetings at 3:00 pm and at 6:00 pm in the new
Village Hall, 1937 N. Municipal Way.
Residents who live in the following areas should attend one of the meetings:
• Area #1: Eaglecreek west to Apache Trail, south to Dakota Ct. and Birchwood Dr.,
north to Sauk Ct. and Fruitwood Dr., east to Redwood Dr.
• Area #2: Shorewood west, but not including Round Lake Dr., south Lakeview and Lake Ct.,
north Lake Park Ave., east to East End.
•New! Area #3: west of Cedar Lake Road, south to Woodland Dr.,
north to Oakwood Dr., east to Sunset Dr..
News from the Mayor
New Village Hall opens in March
Mark your calendar for the first Village Board meeting in the new Village Hall on Monday, March 10. The new Village Hall has 20,000 square feet, which is considerably larger than the 8,500 square feet in the old building. The lower level will house the building department and two community rooms. The upper level will house administrative staff.
An Open House and tours of the facility will be held on Monday, March 10, from 5:00 to 6:30 pm. All residents are invited.
In other news, we are still working with the county on a site for a new courthouse in the Round Lake area. Right now, there are two sites on which they are negotiating, and hopefully, within the next two months, they will have a site chosen and begin to build.
We are also excited about the upcoming construction of a second Community Center by the Round Lake Area Park District. The new building will be located across the street from our new Village Hall on Municipal Way. Ground breaking should take place this summer.
Also last year we received a $500,000 Open Spaces Land Acquisition and Development grant. With the OSLAD money, we purchased open space adjacent to the lakefront. We hope to include a walking path, barbecue grills and a bridge to connect the areas.
Mayor Rich Hill explains plans for additional
renovations
at the lakefront to Chamber members.
Painting supply discount available
Residents who participate in the Systematic Inspection Program may be eligible for a 10 percent discount on painting supplies for repairs.
Here's how it works:
After the systematic inspection has been made and an order to remedy has been
issued, homeowners must bring the order into the Village Hall for a voucher. The voucher entitles the homeowner to a 10 percent discount on paint supplies (paint, brushes, sand paper, etc.) from
Ace Hardware, Sears Hardware and Super K-Mart. The discount offer is good from April 1-October 31. For more information, please call (847) 546-2351 ext. 253. Painting supply discount available
Reduced RTA fares for seniors
The Regional Transit Authority (RTA) offers reduced fares for seniors. The RTA includes Metra commuter railroads, Pace buses and the CTA in Chicago.
If you are interested in applying for a reduced senior fare, please fill out an application at the Village Hall. For more information, please call (847) 546-2351.
For your information
Yard Waste pickup begins April 14
Yard waste collection begins April 14, and continues through November 28. The fee for the season is $50. Yard waste, up to six cans or
brown bags, will be collected on your regular collection day. Please do not fill cans or bags to exceed 50 pounds. Yard waste in plastic bags will not be picked up.
If you do not wish to subscribe for the season, but require periodic pickup, you may purchase yard waste stickers for $1.65 each at the Village Hall, Ace Hardware or local grocery store. Stickers
must be placed on all yard waste cans or brown bags. Please contact Waste Management at (847) 395-2020 to subscribe to the seasonal yard waste pickup.
Trash pickup
All residents of Round Lake Beach are required by Village ordinance to have their trash and recycling picked up by Waste Management. If you have questions, please call the Village Hall at (847) 546-2351.
White goods pickup
White goods such as appliances are not picked up with your regular collection. You must contact a separate service such as Barb’s Salvage at
(847) 973-0105. The cost to remove a refrigerator or freezer is $20. For all other items, the cost is $10. Please call one day in advance for pickup.
Bulk items
Bulk household items are part of the weekly trash collection. One item per week may be placed curbside for pickup on your collection day. Bulk items may not weigh more than 50 pounds. Construction debris, which fits in a 32-gallon container, furniture and mattresses quality as bulk items.
Tornado sirens
March is Tornado Awareness Month and the beginning of the severe weather season. Public warning sirens are tested on the first Tuesday of each month at 10:00 am. The Beach uses two warning siren sounds to alert residents of approaching severe weather.
Long steady siren lasting three to five minutes indicates conditions are right for a tornado and severe weather is approaching the Round Lake area. Residents should prepare to take cover.
Oscillating (up and down) siren lasting three to five minutes indicates a tornado has been spotted. Take cover immediately. The best place to take cover is in a basement or a small interior room under something sturdy. If caught outside, try to find a low ditch or ravine.
The two sirens in the northern portion of the Village have the capability to broadcast voice instructions. All sirens have a solar panel backup enabling them to function in the event of a power outage.
New businesses
Welcome to the Beach: Flowerama, located in the old Boston Market storefront on Rollins Rd.,
Lakes Auction Service, on Route 83 north of Rollins, and Supermercado y Taqueria Nuevo Leon on Cedar Lake Rd.
Water rate increase
The Joint Action water Agency (JAWA) has increased the rate it charges to provide Lake Michigan water to Round Lake Beach.
The increase is 16¢ per thousand gallons, which increases the water rate
from $4.51 to $4.67 per thousand gallons. The rate increase takes effect on
the March 2003 billing.
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Community Events
Pool & golf passes
Save money now on your pool and golf passes at the Round Lake Area Park District. Pool passes are available at the Community Center (847) 546-8558 and golf passes may be purchased at Renwood Golf Course at 701 E. Shorewood Drive (847) 231-4711.
Storytime at Library
The new schedule for Storytime and Toddler Time at the Round lake Area Library has been set. Storytime runs from March 31-May 21, and is designed for children ages 3 to 5. Choose from Mondays at 7:00 pm or Wednesdays at 10 am.
Toddler Time runs from April 1-May 20, and is designed for children ages 24 to 36 months. It runs on Tuesdays at 10:00 am. Registration is required, so please call (847) 546-7060 or stop at the library.
Flower sale
Planning to add new flowers to your garden? The Prairie Grass Garden Club is having a flower sale. Plants include sun or shade perennials and grasses. Order forms are available from Sandy Miller at the Round Lake Area Park District. Deadline to order is April 11
and plants will be ready for pickup in early May. For more information,
please call (847) 740-9826. The Garden Club meets at the Nature Museum on the last Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm.
Willy Wonka visits
Everyone's favorite candy maker, Willy Wonka, visits the Round Lake Area Library on Saturday, March 22, at 10 am. Children ages 4 to 8 will
have fun singing songs, playing games, listening to stories and enjoying snacks. Registration is required, so please call (847) 546-7060.
Golf outing planned
The Friends of the Round Lake Area Parks Foundation is holding its second annual "Send a Kid to Camp" golf outing on Thursday, May 8, at Renwood Golf Course.
Last year the Foundation raised money to send kids to the park district's
summer day camp. For more information on the outing or to apply for the funds, please call (847) 546-8558.
Swim team registration
Children ages 6 to 18 may join the Round Lake Area Park District's Ducks summer swim team. Early registration is Tuesday, March 18, from 5:00-8:00 pm at the Community Center.
Last season, the Ducks were the "B" Division conference champs. For more information, please call (847) 546-8558.
Volunteers needed
Bilingual volunteers needed to help with programs at Round Lake Area Park District. Call 847-546-8558 for more information.
From the Police Department
Emergency lights available
In an emergency, every second counts. That's why having an emergency warning porch light is a benefit to residents. The Round Lake Beach Police Department offers this special bulb for $5.
When switched on once, the bulb operates like a normal light bulb. When switched on twice, it produces a nonstop flashing light until someone turns it off. It can be used to signal an emergency inside the home. Ideal for seniors or those living alone, the light bulb is available at the Police Station
Warm weather and children
With the coming of warmer weather, neighborhood children will be outside riding bikes, skateboarding or roller skating. Please be aware of children when you are driving especially in neighborhoods that do not have sidewalks.
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