Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Crystal Lake Council Membership Changes

A new council member was named to replace retiring member Carolyn Schofield who was recently elected to the McHenry County Board representing District 2. Illinois Statutes prohibit members from serving on more than one governmental board. She will be seated on the County Board at the December 4 meeting.

Ms. Schofield noted that she was eager to represent Crystal Lake on the County Board as she has done on the City Council.


Mayor Aaron Shepley announced that Cameron Hubbard will fill the vacancy.


Christmas Is Near
Other matters handled by the Council included a reminder by Dianna Kenney of the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce that Santa is coming to town Friday.

The annual Festival of Lights is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. beginning at City Hall. Floats in the parade accompanying Santa will be stopping at Crystal Lake Avenue and Williams Street, where the annual tree lighting ceremony will take place.


Truth In Taxation
It has been determined that the 2012 tax levy is to be $14,783,056. This is less than 105% of the aggregate extensions for 2011 tax levy which was $14,407,692. There is no need to publish what is known as the truth in taxation notice. The tax levy ordinance is to be considered at the December 18 Council meeting.

Its official—the regularly scheduled January 1, 2013 Council Meeting has been cancelled as approved by the Council at Tuesday’s meeting.

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