Adjustments To McHenry County Permit and Inspection Fees

The McHenry County Board recently approved adjustments to permit and inspection fees charged by the Department of Planning and Development.

Most fees will increase between 1% and 3%.  More significant fee increases were implemented where permit review and processing costs exceeded previous fees.  The new fee schedule also has several new fees and several fee decreases.

The fee schedule includes a new provision to allow property owners to freeze their permits if they are unable to complete their construction process and then resume work later.

The fee schedule also includes a provision to allow applicants to expedite their stormwater permits by paying for the County’s contracted stormwater consultant to review their permit.

The revised fee schedule also increases the penalty fee for after the fact Stormwater permits and zoning petitions from 25% to 50%.  This  fee is designed to encourage property owners to seek permits prior to commencing work on a project. 

The complete list of fee schedule changes can be found on the McHenry County Department of Planning and Development website: www.co.mchenry.il.us/departments/planninganddevelopment.

For more information, please contact Dennis Sandquist, Director of Planning and Development at 815-3344560.

Congressman Manzullo Honored By Forest Products Industry

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On behalf of the nearly 900,000 workers in the U.S. forest products industry, American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) President and CEO Donna Harman today commended U.S. Rep. Donald Manzullo’s vote to pass the federal jobs package, which included job-preserving boiler MACT legislation.

“We applaud Rep. Manzullo for voting ‘yes’ for U.S. manufacturing jobs.  Included in the federal jobs package, the EPA Regulatory Relief Act of 2011 will help protect jobs across a wide array of industries, as well as universities, hospitals and municipalities.”

“Passage of the legislation gives employers the certainty they need to plan for compliance investments as well as future business growth.

“Although EPA released a new set of proposed rules for boiler MACT in November, several issues remain, including inadequate compliance time, legal uncertainty, and in some cases, achievability.  We urge the Senate to join the House in passing this jobs package to help protect and grow American manufacturing jobs.” 

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The American Forest & Paper Association is the national trade association of the forest products industry, representing pulp, paper, packaging and wood products manufacturers, and forest landowners.  Our companies make products essential for everyday life from renewable and recyclable resources that sustain the environment.  The forest products industry accounts for approximately 5 percent of the total U.S. manufacturing GDP.  Industry companies produce about $175 billion in products annually and employ nearly 900,000 men and women, exceeding employment levels in the automotive, chemicals and plastics industries.  The industry meets a payroll of approximately $50 billion annually and is among the top 10 manufacturing sector employers in 47 states.  Visit AF&PA online at www.afandpa.org.

Words of Wisdom

Knowledge is, in every country, the surest basis of public happiness."

--George Washington, First Annual Message, 1790

Redistricting Is What It Is

“We are disappointed with the court’s ruling today, especially considering the very serious issues we raised in our challenge to the Democrats’ map, including discrimination against the state’s growing Latino population.  We are in the process of reviewing the decision and evaluating our options for future action. 

 

“Regardless of today’s decision, we continue to believe that fairness should be the driving principle in the redistricting process.  A balanced congressional map is necessary to ensure that the people of Illinois have an opportunity to express their will at the ballot box and elect those representatives who best reflect their shared interests. 

Unfortunately, the Democrats who control state government decided instead to maximize their partisan advantage in the map-making process to serve their own interests.  That kind of selfish approach to governing should never be tolerated.”

Rep. Judy Biggert (Il-13)                                   Rep. Peter Roskam (Il-6)

Rep. Robert Dold (Il-10)                                   Rep. Bobby Schilling (Il-17)

Rep. Randy Hultgren (Il-14)                              Rep. Aaron Schock (Il-18)

Rep. Adam Kinzinger (Il-11)                              Rep. John Shimkus (Il-19)

Rep. Don Manzullo (Il-16)                                 Rep. Joe Walsh (Il-8)

According to news reports, the Federal court agreed with the GOP complaint that the map was a blatant political move to increase the number of Democratic congressional seats .Still the court concluded the Republican challenge failed to present “a workable standard by which to evaluate such claims.

Also rejected by the Court were arguments that the new map sought to dilute the voting strength of a growing Latino population by packing Lationos into an earmuff shaped congressional shaped district that is currently the home district of Luis Gutierrez of Chicago.

It was the Court’s opinion that The Republicans failed to prove “by a preponderance of the evidence that the state legislature intentionally discriminated against Latinos in passing” the map.

The court agreed with the GOP complaint that the map “was a blatant political move to increase the number of Democratic congressional seats,” according to the decision by U.S. District Court Judges Joan Lefkow of the Northern District of Illinois, Robert Miller of the Northern District of Indiana and Daniel Tinder of the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

Still, the court concluded the Republican challenge failed to present “a workable standard by which to evaluate such claims.”

The court also rejected Republican arguments that the new map sought to dilute the voting strength of a growing Latino population by packing Latinos into an earmuff-shaped congressional district that is currently home to U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez of Chicago.

The court said Republicans failed to prove “by a preponderance of the evidence that the state legislature intentionally discriminated against Latinos in passing” the map."

Help Wanted-Dedicated Individuals For McHenry County Environmental Health Advisory Committee

The McHenry County Board of Health is accepting applications from individuals interested in appointment to the McHenry County Environmental Health Advisory Committee. This is a committee which acts in an advisory capacity to the Board of Health regarding environmental health issues in McHenry County.  Applications will be accepted until Friday, January 13, 2012. 

The Board is seeking members representing the following disciplines – Education, Food Protection and Solid Waste.  Appointment is for a term of two (2) years. There is no compensation for committee membership. Meetings are held every other month. 

Application forms are available at the McHenry County Department of Health, Division of Environmental Health, 2200 N Seminary Avenue, Woodstock or on the Department’s webpage at www.mcdh.info, link to Environmental Health.  Please direct any questions to Patricia Nomm, Director of Environmental Health at 815-334-4585 or pmnomm@co.mchenry.il.us. 

Special Ceremony This Evening

There is a special ceremony taking place this evening.

It is special for approximately 183 individuals who will be involved in the 2011 Winter Commencement Ceremony at McHenry County College.

Erica Seda, Crystal Lake, has been selected as the student speaker for the commencement ceremony. She will graduate with an Associate in Science degree.

Alumni award recipients being recognized include:

Edward Saunders, Ph.D. Class of 1971-2001 Career Distinction Award

Frances Mai-Ling, Class of 1995 and 1997 – 2011 Excellence in Community Service Award

Coy McQueen, Class of 2004-2011 Triumph Award.

MCC President Vicky Smith, Ed.D., will welcome guests and Christine Grela, Ph.D., will give the “faculty charge” speech.

Volunteer Help Needed For County Environmental Health Advisory Committee

 The McHenry County Board of Health is accepting applications from individuals interested in appointment to the McHenry County Environmental Health Advisory Committee. This is a committee which acts in an advisory capacity to the Board of Health regarding environmental health issues in McHenry County.  Applications will be accepted until Friday, January 13, 2012. 

The Board is seeking members representing the following disciplines – Education, Food Protection and Solid Waste.  Appointment is for a term of two (2) years. There is no compensation for committee membership. Meetings are held every other month. 

Application forms are available at the McHenry County Department of Health, Division of Environmental Health, 2200 N Seminary Avenue, Woodstock or on the Department’s webpage at www.mcdh.info, link to Environmental Health.  Please direct any questions to Patricia Nomm, Director of Environmental Health at 815-334-4585 or pmnomm@co.mchenry.il.us. 

Words of Wisdom

"To all of which is added a selection from the elementary schools of subjects of the most promising genius, whose parents are too poor to give them further education, to be carried at the public expense through the college and university. The object is to bring into action that mass of talents which lies buried in poverty in every country, for want of the means of development, and thus give activity to a mass of mind, which, in proportion to our population, shall be double or treble of what it is in most countries."

--Thomas Jefferson, letter to Jose Correa de Serra, 1817

McHenry County College Property Tax Increases Slightly

Among the numerous matters handled by the McHenry County College Board of Trustees at last evening’s meeting was the approval of a 9.9% tax levy. This is to account for potential new growth impact.

Based on the current property tax cap, the CPI growth of 1.5 and the County Equalized Assessed Valuation information, a homeowner can expect an increase of .0354 or $6 per year on a $300,000 valued home.

The new County Equalized Assessed Valuation information was not available at the time of the filing requiring the staff to anticipate a 9.9% levy in order to encompass any new construction. The actual tax rate will be determined by the County Clerk’s office based on the Equalized Assessed Valuation information along with the Consumer Price Index to reflect the 0.354 levy.

According to support documents for the levy filing, the College requires $26,248,427 to be levied for educational purposes.

An amount of $2,916,591 is to be levied for operations and maintenance purposes.

Government At Work On Thursday

DECEMBER 15—

8:30 a.m. – Planning and Development Committee, McHenry County Board –

Meeting in the County Board Conference Room, Administrative Building, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock.

A subdivision extension is being requested for Lynn Manor Subdivision.

Several interviews for appointment o the Hebron Drainage District will be considered including William Hauri, Bruce E. Meier and Mel Vonbergen.

Any reports to the committee will be presented as available for Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning, Community Development Block Grant Commission, Historic Preservation Commission and Housing Commission.

6:00 p.m. – Community High School District 155 Board—

Scheduled to meet in executive session in the Center For Education, One South Virginia Road, Crystal Lake.

The purpose of the closed session is Appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, resignation, or dismissal of employee (Section C1 of the Open Meetings Act.

7:30 p.m. – Crystal Lake Park Board of Commissioners –

Meeting in the Park District offices, One E. Crystal Lake Avenue, Crystal Lake.

A couple requests by community groups have been received for the Board approval.

Included is a request by the Crystal Lake Anglers to hold their Annual Ice Fishing Derby and Raffle at West Beach on January 28 from 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with a rain date on February 11.

Babe Ruth League Youth Sign Up Request is made to hold a raffle and sell team apparel at the Early Youth Sports Signup event at Main Beach on February 4 and 11.

The Board is also requested to consider and approve the Board of Commissioners General Practice Manual which relates to hiring qualifications, employment practices, and compensation among others.

A policy regarding blogging and social media is also being presented.

A facility use fee schedule is also included for Board consideration.

Meeting dates for the Board of Commissioners for the next year, which generally is the third Thursday of the month for regularly scheduled meetings.

Sign Of The Times

The latest available data from the Justice Department show that federal health care fraud prosecutions reached an historic high last year.

During the twelve months of fiscal year 2011, the government reported 1,235 new health care fraud prosecutions -- the largest number reported since separate tracking of this offense began twenty years ago. This number is up 68.9% over the past fiscal year when the number of criminal prosecutions totaled 731.

For the complete report go to:

http://trac.syr.edu/tracreports/crim/270/

Numbers were pushed higher in part by the volume of activity in Puerto Rico, where assistant U.S. attorneys charged 548 defendants with health care fraud in FY 2011. Even if the unusually active record of prosecutors in Puerto Rico was set aside, health care fraud prosecutions nationally would still have reached their highest level in over a decade.

The Southern District of Florida (Miami) led the nation in activity, accounting for nearly one out of every nine health care fraud prosecutions, followed by the Southern District of Texas (Houston). Together, these two districts accounted for over one out of every five health care fraud prosecutions.

Not all referrals resulted in criminal prosecution. In FY 2011, health care fraud cases involving 784 defendants that were referred to U.S. Attorneys by investigative agencies were ultimately closed without criminal charges being filed. Relative to its population size, the District of Columbia U.S. Attorney's office led the nation on such "turndowns." Of 27 potential defendants referred by investigative agencies, D.C. federal prosecutors turned down 25.

TRAC continues to offer free reports on the enforcement activities of selected government agencies such as DHS, the FBI and the IRS. In addition, TRAC's reports cover program categories such as immigration, drugs, weapons, white collar crime, terrorism and civil rights. For the latest information on prosecutions and convictions through the end of fiscal year 2011, go to:

http://trac.syr.edu/tracreports/bulletins/

To keep up with TRAC, follow us on Twitter @tracreports or like us on Facebook:

http://facebook.com/tracreports

David Burnham and Susan B. Long, co-directors
Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse
Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY  13244-2100

Opinions Of Constituents in 64th Legislative District

A few months ago, I surveyed my constituents through an insert in the Northwest Herald newspaper. My office received many completed surveys and I found it very interesting how very much we agree on the big issues facing Illinois.

Here is a summary of the survey findings (not all items add up to 100% due to responses outside of listed choices):

Question #1: Do you support borrowing or additional taxes to help balance the state's budget, pay overdue bills and fund state services?

Support Borrowing:  YES = 22%  NO = 77%
Support Additional Taxes: YES = 25%  NO = 74%

Questions #2:  Which would you support in order to generate more revenue to help balance the state's budget: cutting all new spending, freezing state employees' salaries, cutting 10% from all state agencies, pension reform, or gambling expansion in Illinois?

Cut All New Spending Out of the Budget:  YES = 31%  NO =68%
Freeze State Employees' Salaries:  YES = 77%  NO = 22%
Cut 10% From All State Agencies:  YES = 76%  NO = 23%
Pension Reform:  YES = 80%  NO = 20%
Gaming Expansion:  YES = 30%  NO = 69%

Question #3: List the top three issues that are currently important in your municipality.

(listed in the order of frequency listed on surveys)
Taxes/Fees
Economy
Illinois Finances
Public Services
Transportation/Roads
Political Issues (special interests, corruption, redistricting, term limits, partisanship, transparency)
Other

Question #4: Would you support medical marijuana for people diagnosed with severe illness?

YES = 50%
CONDITIONAL YES = 24%
NO - 25%

I would like to thank everyone who participated in the survey, because the results help me to better represent you in Springfield. As always, if my staff or I can assist you in any way, please do not hesitate to call my Crystal Lake office at 815-459-6453.

Words of Wisdom

"I am for doing good to the poor, but I differ in opinion of the means. I think the best way of doing good to the poor, is not making them easy in poverty, but leading or driving them out of it.

 --Benjamin Franklin

Government At Work

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14

6:00 p.m. – McHenry County College Board of Trustees, Special Board Meeting –

Meeting in the Conference Center, 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal Lake.

A workshop is scheduled with Wight & Company on the facility master plan

7:00 p.m. – McHenry County College Board of Trustees, Tax Levy Hearing –

Meeting in the Board Room of the College, 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal Lake.

Following Tax Levy Hearing –The Board will conduct a Regular Board Meeting to adopt the 2011 Tax Levy, which is estimated to be 9.9% -- an increase of .0354 or $6 per year on a $300,000 home. 

Manzullo Votes For Cutting Spending While Helping Creation of American Jobs

Congressman Don Manzullo (R-IL) voted today for legislation that cuts wasteful federal spending while helping to create thousands of American jobs, extending tax relief to middle-income Americans and job providers, and reforming and extending unemployment insurance.

The Middle Class Tax Relief & Job Creation Act (HR 3630) passed the House but faces an uncertain future in the Democrat-controlled Senate, which is demanding huge tax increases on Americans instead of spending cuts to offset the costs of the bill. President Obama has also threatened to veto the bill because it cuts spending instead of increasing taxes on America’s job creators.

Specifically, the bill:  

• Extends for one year the payroll tax holiday to prevent a $1,000 tax increase next year on an American worker earning $50,000 annually. Instead of shortchanging the Social Security Trust Fund, the bill pays for the tax holiday by cutting wasteful spending, freezing the pay of federal workers and Members of Congress, gradually increasing Medicare premiums for wealthy Americans, and prohibiting millionaires from receiving unemployment insurance and food stamps.
• Accelerates a decision on the job-creating Keystone XL energy pipeline, requiring a permit to be granted within 60 days unless the President determines the project is not in the national interest. The President decided recently to delay a decision on the project until after next year’s election, despite the fact it would provide over 100,000 good-paying jobs to needy Americans and is supported by both employers and unions.
• Reforms and extends unemployment insurance (UI) to help get Americans back to work. The bill would allow states to screen and test UI recipients for drug abuse and would require all UI recipients to 1) search for a job, 2) be in a GED program if they don’t have a high school diploma, with reasonable exceptions, 3) participate in re-employment services. Federal unemployment benefits would gradually top out at 59 weeks by mid-2012. (Even President Obama proposed phasing out 20 weeks of unemployment insurance next year).
• Extends 100 percent business expensing through 2012 to make it easier for employers to invest now in new machinery and equipment, grow their businesses, and create jobs.
• Prevents massive cuts to doctors working in the Medicare program to protect America’s seniors and those with disabilities. The bill also saves more than $13 billion in wasteful over payments of health Exchange subsidies, and repeals provisions in current law that hurt physician-owned hospitals.

 "This legislation will strengthen our economy by preventing tax increases on workers and their employers, helping unemployed Americans get a job, accelerating a decision on a major job-creating project, and protecting seniors and their doctors from huge Medicare cuts. And we do it all without increasing our debt. 

The benefits are all paid for by cutting wasteful spending elsewhere, freezing the salaries of federal employees and Members of Congress, gradually increasing Medicare premiums for wealthy Americans, and prohibiting millionaires from receiving unemployment insurance and food stamps,” Manzullo said. “I strongly encourage the Senate to take up this bill and pass it and the President to sign it into law so we can help put Americans back to work while helping those most in need.”

Christmas Music On Woodstock Square Friday

The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County invite the public to take a moment to relax with an evening of music, a bit of shopping, and some good food at the Woodstock Square Mall building, 110 S Johnson Street, 1^st floor, on the Woodstock Square.

On December 16, members of Woodstock’s Off Square Music will entertain visitors with live music from 6pm – 8:30pm. The event is hosted by the Defenders in partnership with Expressly Leslie Vegetarian Specialties to thank the community for their support over the past year.

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The Defenders’ not-for-profit Green Spot used book store will be open that evening until 8pm. The store has been open for just over a year, and features gently used books and quality used decorative items. All proceeds support the Defenders’ volunteer efforts and environmental programs

The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and improvement of the environment. The group provides community residents with educational programs and volunteer action on pollution prevention, sustainable land use and energy and natural resource conservation. For more information, visit www.mcdef.org or call 815-338-0393.

Middle School PTO Fundraising Provides Transportation For Cancer Screening Program

Parkland Middle School PTO provided a generous donation of 32 gas gift cards totaling $800 to the McHenry County Department of Health’s Illinois Breast & Cervical Cancer program.

Parkland hosted several fundraising events in honor of October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The result of that effort—gift cards which were presented to McHenry County Public Health Administrator Patrick J. McNulty.

The contribution from Parkland will help facilitate screenings, diagnostic tests and/or treatment for low-income women who lack the resources to get regular screenings, as explained by McNulty. He explains, “For many women, the inability to afford gas for a car becomes a barrier to accessing care. PTO’s generosity is greatly appreciated.”

The Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer program has made a significant impact on the lives of many low income, uninsured or underinsured women in McHenry County.  The program is provided at no cost to those who qualify (i.e., women aged 35-64 years old with no insurance).  Since 2008, it has served 2,835 women with 476 breast and 98 cervical abnormalities.  Additional tests found breast cancers in 6% of cases with 9% diagnosed with cervical cancer; all were linked for treatment.

For more information on McHenry County’s breast and cervical cancer program, contact MCDH at 815-334-0232 or visit www.mcdh.info. 

Upcoming Entertainment In Crystal Lake

He is the only artist to have a No. 1 song, No. 1 movie and No. 1 TV show in the same week. Life Magazine coined the phrase ‘Teen Idol’ after him and he is credited with pioneering the country rock sound. Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Ricky Nelson’s life and music touched millions; his twin sons, multi-platinum recording artists, Matthew & Gunnar Nelson, relive the music and memories in their multi-media event, Ricky Nelson Remembered.

Ricky Nelson Remembered is live in Crystal Lake, on Friday, January 13, 7:30 p.m. at the Raue Center for the Arts. Reserved seating costs $29, $32 and $35. Applicable fees may apply. Tickets can be purchased at Raue Center Box Office (26 N Williams Street), via phone at 815-356-9212 or online at rauecenter.org.

Featuring hit songs like “Hello Mary Lou,” “Poor Little Fool,” “Travelin’ Man,” “I’m Walkin’,” “I Gotta Feeling,” “Teenage Idol,” “Garden Party” and many more, RNR showcases his life with never-before-seen interviews from artists he influenced, including Paul McCartney and Chris Isaak. Matthew and Gunnar’s musical event is heartfelt and full of laughter. 

Ricky Nelson died in a plane crash on his way to perform a New Year’s Eve concert in 1986. His legacy includes 53 hit singles on the Billboard Hot 100 and nineteen other top-ten hits.  He is one of the biggest-selling artists of all time, a Golden Globe winner for his performance alongside John Wayne in Rio Bravo and in the Rockabilly Hall of Fame.

From Ozzie and Harriet to Ricky to Matthew and Gunnar, the Nelson’s are listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the only family in history with three successive generations of No. 1 hit makers. Matthew and Gunnar are also nephews of NCIS star, Mark Harmon, on their mother’s side.

Raue Center for the Arts is located at 108 Minnie Street, in Crystal Lake. Visit RickyNelsonRemembered.com for additional information. 

Words of Wisdom

"The known propensity of a democracy is to licentiousness which the ambitious call, and ignorant believe to be liberty."

 --Fisher Ames, speech in the Massachusetts Ratifying Convention, 1788

Government At Work

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13

8:30 a.m. – Human Resources Committee, McHenry County Board –

Meeting in County Board Conference Room, McHenry County Government Center, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock.

The Committee is to consider a resolution authorizing a Contract Agreement between Illinois Fraternal Order of Police – McHenry County Correctional Officers –Unit and the County.

Other business includes a report from the Human Resources Director and a Quarterly Workers’ Compensation Claims Update.

9:30 a.m. – Finance and Audit Committee, McHenry County Board –

Meeting in County Board Conference Room, McHenry County Government Center, 667 Ware Road, Woodstock.

The committee is to consider a resolution authorizing Monthly Transactions for the Delinquent Tax Program;

Also--

• A resolution authorizing acceptance of $7,755 In Grant funding from the Illinois Department of Transportation with an Emergency Appropriation to the Health Department FY12 Budget;
• A Resolution Authorizing a Multiple Year Contract with RehabCare to Provide Rehabilitation Services to Valley Hi Nursing Home Residents;
• A Resolution to the property acquisition fund and the general fund fiscal year 2011 budgets to close out a project fund balance;
• A resolution authorizing budget line item transfers in the Sheriff’s fiscal year 2011 budget;
• A resolution authorizing a contract agreement between Illinois Fraternal Order of Police and McHenry County correctional Officers – Unit II and the County of McHenry;
• A resolution authorizing a contract with AT&T for Managed internet services;

6:00 p.m. –Buildings & Grounds Committee of Community High School District 155 – meeting  in Crystal Lake South High School, 1200 South McHenry Avenue, Crystal Lake.

The committee will consider an update report on the Cary-Grove Auditorium, parking lot improvement study and Prairie Ridge Football Scoreboard as well as any other matters that may come before the committee.

7:30 p.m. – Regular Meeting of Community High School District 155—

Meeting in the Crystal Lake South High School. The Board will hear a South High School Student presentation before the regular meeting agenda is handled.

A presentation of the Proposed Levy for 2011 is slated along with a public hearing on the levy. This is followed by the consideration of the Levy Adoption.

7:00 p.m. – Lakewood Village Board -- meeting in the Turnberry Country Club, 9600 Turnberry Trail, Lakewood.

A presentation by Dobbe Marketing & PR is scheduled regarding Marketing Strategies and the Creative Campaign.

Nine separate ordinances regarding tax levies for the 2011 Tax Year are being presented to the Board for consideration including:

Levy of Taxes for the Village for Year 2011;

Levying Taxes for Special Service Area Number 1 (Turnberry Lakes)

Levying Taxes for Special Service Area Number 2 (Brighton Oaks)

Levying Taxes for Special Service Area Number 3 (Westlake Woods)

Levying Taxes for Special Service Area Number 4 (Hidden Lakes)

Levying Taxes for Special Service Area Number 5 (The Reserves of Lakewood)

Levying Taxes for Special Service Area Number 6 (Cambria Subdivision)

Levying Taxes for Special Service Area Number 7 (Woodland Hills and Autumn Ridge)

Additionally, being presented for action is:

• A motion to increase the Street and Bridge Fund Levy for 2011 extended into 2012
• A motion to approve an Ordinance 2011 (40) Abating Taxes Levied to Pay Principal and Interest on Certain General Obligation Bonds (Alternate Revenue Source) Series 2010A (Waterworks and Sewage Refunding Bonds
• A Motion to approve an Ordinance 2011 (41) Abating Taxes Levied to Pay Principal of and Interest on certain General Obligation Bonds  Alternate Revenue Source) Series 2010B, of the Village of Lakewood (Waterworks and Sewerage Bonds).
• A Motion to approve Ordinance 2011-(42) – Authorizing the Abatement of Taxes on Certain Properties annexed to the Village of Lakewood as allowed under Statute.
• A Motion to approve an agreement with LeadingIT Solution to Upgrade the Village’s server in an amount not to exceed $9,090.

 An item of discussion is also included regarding the possible change of ownership of the Highlands of RedTail.

Ballot Order For March 20 Republican County Board Ballot

Final Ballot Order of Republican County Board Candidates

For March 20, 2012

As determined in a drawing held this morning by County Clerk Katherine Schultz

This is how the names will appear on each of the six district ballots.

DISTRICT NAME ADDRESS CITY - STATE - ZIP

1 Anna May Miller 1415 E. Main St. Rd. Cary, IL 60013

1 Yvonne M. Barnes 335 Claire Lane Cary, IL 60013

1 Robert "Bob" Bless 709 Hunters Way Fox River Grove IL 60021

1 Robert C. (Bob ) Nowak 7400 Nighthawk Way Cary, IL 60013

2 Carolyn Schofield 1580 W. Crandon Ct Crystal Lake, IL 60014

2 James L. Heisler 131 Baldwin Ave Crystal Lake, IL  60014

2 Kenneth (Ken) D. Koehler 320 Douglas Ave Crystal Lake, IL  60014

2 Thomas W. Wilbeck 8787 Shade Tree Cir Lakewood, IL 60014

2 Donna Kurtz 75 S Walkup Ave Crystal Lake, IL 60014

3 Mary McClellan 3014 S. Bergman Holiday Hills, IL 60051

3 Mary L. Donner 7350 Greathill Rd Crystal Lake, IL 60012-1634

3 Joseph (Joe) Gottemoller 453 Spring Ridge Dr Crystal Lake, IL 60012

3 Mary R. Alger 7452 Foxfire Dr Crystal Lake, IL 60012

3 Nick Provenzano 316 Brookwood Tr McHenry, IL 60050

3 Linda (Lyn) Orphal 4525 David Lane Crystal Lake, IL 60014

3 Jim Schlader 2123 Colby Dr McHenry, IL 60050

3 Michael J. Walkup 5215 Walkup Road Crystal Lake, IL 60012

4 Sandra Fay Salgado 3711 Maple Ave McHenry, IL 60050

4 Edward Varga 3800 IL Route 173 Richmond, IL 60071

4 John D. Hammerand 4601 W Wonder Lake Dr Wonder Lake, IL 60097

4 Robert "Bob" M. Martens, Sr. 3709 Prairie Dr Spring Grove, IL 60081

4 Sue Draffkorn 6911 Seminole Dr Wonder Lake, IL 60097

4 Linda Kvidera Murphy 3819 Lincolnshire Dr McHenry, IL 60051

5 John Jung, Jr. 8902 Robin Hill Dr Woodstock, IL 60098

5 Tina R. Hill 13234 Hickory Ln Woodstock, IL 60098

5 Virginia D. Peschke 9901 Hidden Ln Bull Valley, IL 60098

5 Michael Rein 329 N Seminary Ave Woodstock, IL 60098

5 Michael Skala 10612 Michael St Huntley, IL 60142

6 Mary T. McCann 18110 Kishwaukee Valley Rd Woodstock, IL 60098

6 Shawn Green 9611 Stacy Ln Union, IL  60180

6 David LaGue 2544 Cox Rd Marengo, IL 60152

6 Diane F. Evertsen 4709 Countryside Ln Harvard, IL 60033

6 Rachel Elizabeth Smith 3760 Whitetail Dr Wonder Lake, IL 60097

6 Ersel C. Schuster 15214 Kishwaukee Valley Rd Woodstock, IL 60098

6 Michele R. Aavang 9615 Barber Ln Woodstock, IL 60098

6 J. Vincent Ranzino 23106 W Grant Marengo, IL 60152

6 Randall Donley 8512 S Union Union, IL  60180

6 Michael Stanard 1524 Hillside Trl Woodstock, IL 60098

6 Corey Brackmann 535 Mildred Dr Marengo, IL 60152