NOTICE -- Crystal Lake Residents

The City of Crystal Lake has been informed by a third party company, HomeServe, that they will be mailing a solicitation for “Water Service Line Coverage” to residents beginning in early January.

The City is not affiliated with this company or its services in any way. Residents should use their own judgment in deciding if this is a service that they wish to purchase.

Terra Cotta Avenue Detour

There is a water main break on Terra Cotta Avenue (IL Route 176) just east of Main Street.  While repairs are being made, a detour will be established on Terra Cotta Avenue for westbound traffic approaching the work zone.  Eastbound traffic will not be interrupted.  The detour will direct traffic north on Illinois Street, west on McCullom Street, and south on Main Street where normal travel may resume on Terra Cotta Avenue. 

The lane closure will begin at approximately 8:30 a.m.  Normal traffic is expected to resume by 5:30 p.m. 

Crystal Lake Traffic Detour on IL Route 176

There is a water main break on Terra Cotta Avenue (IL Route 176) just east of Main Street. 

While repairs are being made, a detour will be established on Terra Cotta Avenue for westbound traffic approaching the work zone.  Eastbound traffic will not be interrupted.

The detour will direct motorists north on Illinois Street, west on McCullom Street, and south on Main Street where normal travel may resume on Terra Cotta Avenue. 

The lane closure will begin at approximately 8:30 a.m.  Normal traffic is expected to resume by 5:30 p.m.  

Answers From Crystal Lake City On Flooding Questions

Crystal Lake Flooding Open House

TODAY 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: Crystal Lake Municipal Complex

Woodstock Street

City officials will be on hand to answer questions and concerns regarding recent storm events and related flooding.

SEWER MAIN WORK ON ROUTE 14 ON WEDNESDAY

The Crystal Lake Public Works Department will be making improvements to a sewer main on Route 14 on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Traffic on Route 14 at Lakeshore Drive will be slowed around the work zone, and will be limited to one lane of traffic in each direction.  Lakeshore Drive will be inaccessible from Route 14.  Motorists who would like to access Lakeshore Drive will be detoured one block south to Dole Avenue.

In addition, northbound Route 14 will be reduced to one lane at Pine Street.  Pine Street will be inaccessible at this intersection during the work.  Motorists will be detoured east on Crystal Lake Avenue, then south on Oriole Trail to access Pine Street.   

All motorists are encouraged to exercise extreme caution while workers are present on Route 14, and to utilize alternate routes if possible.

Severe Weather Delays Refuse Collection

Crystal Lake City has been informed by MDC Environmental Services, the City’s refuse contractor, that refuse and recyclables will not be collected for the City of Crystal Lake on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 due to the anticipated severe winter weather. 

For the remainder of the week, refuse and recyclable collection will be delayed one (1) day, including Friday collections, which will be collected on Saturday. 

Residents with questions are asked to contact MDC Environmental Services at (815) 568-7274.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CRYSTAL LAKE RESIDENTS

The City of Crystal Lake has been receiving calls from residents about solicitations they have received from companies seeking to sell electricity to them.  These contacts have been made by phone, by mail and in person (door-to-door solicitation).  Residents are asking whether any of these companies were selected by the City to provide electricity under the City’s electric aggregation program.

As previously described in earlier communications, FirstEnergy Solutions is the only company selected by the City to provide electricity under the City of Crystal Lake’s electric aggregation program.  If you receive a solicitation, you should not provide your ComEd account number. If you provide your ComEd account number, you may be unintentionally switched to another supplier and be removed from the City’s electric aggregation program.

Under the City’s electric aggregation program, the City secured a price of 4.69¢ per kilowatt hour compared to ComEd’s current residential supply rate of 8.3¢ per kilowatt hour. This rate went into effect in late summer 2012 for residential customers.

A resident may individually contract with a company other than FirstEnergy Solutions for electricity supply.  However, if a resident is considering another supplier, he or she is encouraged to closely examine the electrical rate being offered and the terms of any proposed contracts.

Any solicitations that you receive from retail electric suppliers are not related to the City’s electric aggregation program. Unless you chose to opt-out, are on real time hourly pricing, or you individually selected another supplier, you are enrolled in the City’s program.

You can confirm that you are enrolled in the City’s aggregation program by reviewing your ComEd bill.  In the Electricity Supply Services section, it should list FirstEnergy Solutions as your supplier.  If so, you are in the City’s program.  If it does not list FirstEnergy Solutions, you can call FirstEnergy Solutions directly and request to enroll in the City’s aggregation program.  You may contact FirstEnergy Solutions at 866-636-3749.

Necessary Expenses

Wastewater Treatment
Getting rid of the wastewater is not cheap.

In order to dispose of wastewater properly, it is necessary to use certain chemicals as a dewatering aid during the final phase of solids processing. Bids were requested for cationic polymer used at wastewater treatment plant No. 2 and anionic polymer used at wastewater treatment plant No. 3. Three bids were received, with the lowest responsible bidder being Polydyne, Inc. of Riceboro, GA. The price per pound of Cationic polymer, as provided by Polydyne ranges from 98 cents per pound in 2013 to $1.08 per pound in 2015.

The price for the Anionic polymer ranges from 90 cents per pound in 2013 to 99 center per pound in 2015. Last year the City utilized 77,000 pounds of cationic polymer at Plant No. 2 and 4,816 pounds of anionic polymer at Plant No. 3.

Additionally, Liquid Aluminum Sulfate, known as ALUM, is used in the wastewater treatment process. During the last year the City used 450 dry tons of ALUM at a price of $445 per dry ton.

The Council is being requested to award a contract for ALUM to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder USALCO Michigan Plant, LLC in the amount of $459.90 per dry ton.

Preparing For Winter

The Council is being requested to approve awarding a bid for the provision of Liquid Anti-Icing and De-Icing Chemicals to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder, Industrial Systems Ltd.

The Public Works Department estimates 15,000 gallons of organic anti-icing chemical and 10,000 gallons of calcium Chloride will be needed for snow and ice control this winter.

The lowest responsible and responsive bidder for these products is Industrial Systems Ltd., Lakemoor with a bid of 99 cents per gallon of Organic Chemical and 56 cents per gallon for Calcium Chloride for a total of $20,450.

Also in line of preparing for winter, the Council is being requested to award a bid for parking lot snow removal and salting services. Bids were requested for this service with KCG Management, Belvidere being the lowest responsive, responsible bidder for this contract. The successful bidder, KCG Management. Belvidere, provided a bid price ranging from $1,850   per push for 1 to 3 inch snow to $2,030 for a12 inch snow, which provide an average of $1,974.

Well Preventative Maintenance and Rehabilitation

Well No. 6, located at Water Treatment Plant #2 was last services three years ago and has shown a 40 percent decline in production. Maintenance requires the removal of the well pump for inspection and repair. The lowest responsive and responsible proposer for the work is Water Well Solutions, Elburn for a total bid of $146,864.

Painting at Wastewater Treatment Plant #3

The Clarifier Domes located at each of the city’s two wastewater treatment plants cover various tanks. These domes prevent freezing during the winter months and provide odor control. Painting the domes every 10 to 15 years protect the fiberglass from UV radiation and prolong the life of the domes, The dome at Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 3 (Knaack Blvd have not been painted since their installation in 1994. The lowest responsive, responsible bidder for the work was International Decorating, Inc. in an amount of $20,166.

These are matters before the City Council tonight for approval.

Vehicle Sticker Time

Vehicle stickers for 2012-2013 in Crystal Lake must be displayed on vehicles by July 15, 2012. Residents should have received in the mail a vehicle sticker application in a first-class business envelope with a return envelope enclosed for convenience in applying for this year’s vehicle stickers.  New residents need to provide current vehicle registration or insurance card.

Residents are required to display a current City vehicle sticker on the lower passenger side of their front windshield.  Vehicle stickers must be displayed by July 15, 2012.  All funds generated from the sale of vehicle stickers are used in the City’s road resurfacing and reconstruction program.

City of Crystal Lake vehicle stickers will provide parking access to Three Oaks Recreation Area, free of charge.

Vehicle sticker prices through July 15, 2012 are as follows:

Passenger Cars, SUVs, motorcycles
& mopeds - $10.00

Trucks:
A-B plates, RV plates - $14.25
D plates - $20.00
All others - $30.00

Vehicle sticker prices after July 15, 2011 are as follows:

Passenger Cars, SUVs, motorcycles
& mopeds - $15.00

Trucks:
A-B plates, RV plates - $21.38
C-D plates - $30.00
All others - $45.00

(Higher rates apply after September 30, 2012)

Senior citizens who own a passenger car, SUV, truck with B-plates or a motorcycle will be able to purchase one vehicle sticker per senior for $1.00. Additional stickers are charged at the standard rate. Stickers must be purchased at City Hall to receive the senior discount.

Stickers are available at

City of Crystal Lake

100 W. Woodstock Street

Crystal Lake ~ IL 60014

Phone: (815) 459-2020

Hours: 8-5 M-F

Passenger stickers will also be available by bringing in a pre-printed application at Dominicks Finer Foods, First Midwest Bank, West Suburban Currency Exchange, Jewel Food Stores, American Community Bank, Home Depot, Lloyd’s Paint n’ Paper, Joseph’s Marketplace, Julie Ann's Frozen Custard, Walgreens (located on Northwest Highway next to Sears) and Crystal Lake Public Library.

The Finance Department can make alternative arrangements for residents who may be unable to purchase their stickers during regular business hours.

Residents who would like to speak with someone regarding alternative arrangements, or who have questions regarding vehicle stickers, are asked to contact the Finance Department at (815) 459-2020 or by email at finance@crystallake.org.

Crystal Lake Vehicle Stickers Go On Sale Friday

Vehicle stickers for 2012-2013 will be on sale beginning Friday, June 1, 2012, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, at City Hall. Residents will receive in the mail a vehicle sticker application in a first-class business envelope with a return envelope enclosed for convenience in applying for this year’s vehicle stickers.  New residents need to provide current vehicle registration or insurance card.

Residents are required to display a current City vehicle sticker on the lower passenger side of their front windshield.  Vehicle stickers must be displayed by July 15, 2012.  All funds generated from the sale of vehicle stickers are used in the City’s road resurfacing and reconstruction program.

City of Crystal Lake vehicle stickers will provide parking access to Three Oaks Recreation Area, free of charge.

Vehicle sticker prices through July 15, 2012 are as follows:

Passenger Cars, SUVs, motorcycles
& mopeds - $10.00

Trucks:
A-B plates, RV plates - $14.25
D plates - $20.00
All others - $30.00

Vehicle sticker prices after July 15, 2011 are as follows:

Passenger Cars, SUVs, motorcycles
& mopeds - $15.00

Trucks:
A-B plates, RV plates - $21.38
C-D plates - $30.00
All others - $45.00

(Higher rates apply after September 30, 2012)

Senior citizens who own a passenger car, SUV, truck with B-plates or a motorcycle will be able to purchase one vehicle sticker per senior for $1.00. Additional stickers are charged at the standard rate. Stickers must be purchased at City Hall to receive the senior discount.

Passenger stickers will also be available by bringing in a pre-printed application at Dominicks Finer Foods, First Midwest Bank, West Suburban Currency Exchange, Jewel Food Stores, American Community Bank, Home Depot, Lloyd’s Paint n’ Paper, Joseph’s Marketplace, Julie Ann's Frozen Custard, Walgreens (located on Northwest Highway next to Sears) and Crystal Lake Public Library.

The Finance Department can make alternative arrangements for residents who may be unable to purchase their stickers during regular business hours.

Residents who would like to speak with someone regarding alternative arrangements, or who have questions regarding vehicle stickers, are asked to contact the Finance Department at (815) 459-2020 or by email at finance@crystallake.org.

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Hydrant Flushing In Crystal Lake

The Crystal Lake Water Division continues flushing fire hydrants throughout Crystal Lake. The schedule and locations are listed below, and indicated on the Hydrant Flushing Map. Conditions permitting, flushing will continue into May.

Fire hydrant flushing is necessary to clean the City’s water distribution system and to allow the Water Division to perform an inspection of City hydrants. During flushing, water may become temporarily discolored due to material being removed from water mains. The water will continue to be safe to drink, but may stain clothes that are washed during the flushing in your area. Residents should limit water usage during this time, but if this is not possible, the City offers Rover, a chemical that can be used as a cleanser in laundry to remove iron stains, free of charge, should problems occur.

Hydrants will be flushed in accordance to the following schedule as conditions permit. An updated schedule will be maintained on the City’s website at www.crystallake.org to make residents aware of any changes or delays that may occur.

Scheduled for the coming weeks

Section 2 – April 2nd -April 6th
South of Rt. 176 to Rt. 14
East of Main St. to Rt. 31(south of Crystal Lake Ave)
East of Rt. 31 and south of Rt. 14 to Wal-Mart

Section 3-April 9th-April 13th
South of Rt. 176 to Rt. 14
East of Rt. 14 to Main St.

Remembering September 11, 2001

On Sunday, September 11, 2011 at noon, Crystal Lake will be joining communities throughout the nation in marking the 10^th anniversary of the attacks on New York City, Washington, D.C. and Shanksville, Pennsylvania with a “Moment of Remembrance.”

Residents and businesses are asked to stop at that hour and take a moment to reflect on the tragedies that occurred ten years ago, as well as to honor those who protect our communities, our nation and our freedoms today.

Available Police and Fire Rescue sirens will sound at that moment, and Crystal Lake’s faith community is being asked to sound bells or chimes at that moment.

The community is also asked o fly the American flag that day at half staff if possible, as a sign of unity and remembrance. The following link will take you to the US Senate Resolution that was passed in July, calling for a national “Moment of Remembrance.”

http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=sr112-237

As part of the “Moment of Remembrance”, the Crystal Lake Fire Rescue and Police Departments Honor Guards will also conduct a flag and bell ceremony at the Crystal Lake City Hall, located at 100 W. Woodstock Street. The ceremony will begin at 11:55 a.m. and will be conducted at the outdoor entrance of City Hall in front of the flag poles.

Plans For Crystal Lake Community Center

Earlier Plan
A Community Center is something that has been discussed, planned and set aside since 2003. It had a beginning then when a Senior Citizen Committee met with the Crystal Lake City Council about the desire to have one location for senior citizens recreational programs.

The City Council was willing to support a senior center, but not exclusively since the council must consider the entire community.

In 2004, the City contracted for a survey regarding the need for a community center, along with a survey on the development of Vulcan Lakes. Health Systems Research, an applied research unit of the University of Illinois College of Medicine-Rockford, conducted the survey. A sample of 3,500 households in both Crystal Lake zip codes received a questionnaire. Returns numbered 1,106 or 31.6%.

The results of those returned surveys showed that just over one-half endorse a community center, while 24.0% believe a community center is not needed. That initiated a decision to go forward with investigation for a Community Center.

2005 Community Center Forum

In 2005, Mayor Aaron Shepley suggested it was time to move forward. The City and the Crystal Lake Park District jointly hosted a Community Center Forum. Representatives of various groups, including the schools senior citizens, Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association (NISRA) were a part of this meeting. Each group would communicate their ideas back to the city shortly after the beginning of 2006.

2006-Begin Planning

Discussions on a community center began in May with interested citizens forming committees for site consideration, facility, and finances. Since that time, meetings of the subcommittees and the entire group have been discussing the components of the community center.

Representatives of numerous Crystal Lake agencies were part of the group including the Senior Committee, (NISRA), City of Crystal Lake, Park District, High School and Elementary School Districts, Library, Salvation Army, Senior Services, Chamber of Commerce, as well as Crystal Lake residents. Everyone had an idea of what should be included and that was the purpose of the committee.

Some of the participants visited a number of facilities in communities of comparable size as Crystal Lake, providing ideas of what can be done and, perhaps, what should not be done. An architectural consultant, Williams Architects, presented building ideas based on what representatives of the community suggested.

One of the important factors was an indoor swimming pool. Considerable discussion among the citizens regarding the size took place. Another factor was how to configure it for use by high school swim teams as well as the community swimming pleasure. Another consideration is how to provide the necessary funding.

2009—Former Viking Dodge Property

In 2009 an attempt was made to utilize the former Doge Auto Dealership property on the northeast corner of Routes 176 and 14. That did not work out either.

In the previous plan, selling some of the current Park District properties was considered. These included the main office facility on Crystal Lake Avenue, the Grand Oaks property on Route 176 with some consideration of keeping the Park Place which is rented for many banquets and similar gatherings.  The building was formerly used by the American Legion.

Monday Government Meetings

MONDAY, AUGUST 22—

8:30 a.m. – Management Services Committee of McHenry County Board –

Meeting in the County Board Conference Room of the McHenry County Administration Building.

The committee is scheduled to interview two people for appointment to the McHenry County Public Commission. These include Steven L. Finzel at 8:45 a.m. and Daniel A. Bell at 9:00 a.m.

Several resolutions are being presented for approval of the committee. One is authorizing a Budget Line Item Transfer of $16,000 in the Sheriff’s Fiscal Year 2011 Budget for a Capital Expenditure.

A second resolution is authorizing a Workers’ Compensation claim, and the third resolution is authorizing contracts with Diebold Services, Brickman Landscaping, Banc Source, and Carmichael Construction, Inc for the waterproofing of the Treasurer’s Office Building.

A number of updates to the Building Use Ordinance are being presented for review and Budget reviews are scheduled to be handled for the following offices: Recorder, Facilities Management, County Administration, County Board and Risk Management.

6:30 p.m.—McHenry County College Board of Trustees –

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

Following a number of routine reports to the Board from Evaluation and Policies Committee, Facilities and Planning Committee, and Finance and Negotiations Committee, Illinois Community College Trustees Association, Friends of MCC Foundation, President’s Report, a presentation is scheduled regarding reflection on New Student Convocation, by Ms. Juletta Patrick, Dr. Felecia Thomas, and Ms. Christina Haggerty.

Other communications include the Student Trustee Report, Faculty Report, Adjunct Faculty Report, Staff Council Report and Attorney Report, all as applicable.

In addition to the usual Treasurer’s Report and ratification of voucher payments, the Board will also consider a number of requests to purchase or renew contracts for such as items related to technology including emergency power and serve room study; and other electronic related matters. Also being considered is Natural Gas through Energy Service agreement.

A report is being presented regarding the Construction Management Company Selection for Building B Renovation project.

The Fiscal Year 2012 proposed Budget is being presented to the Board so it may be laced on public display.

7:00 p.m. – McHenry County Board of Health –

Meeting in the Department of Health Building, 2200 N. Seminary Avenue, Woodstock.

A number of contracts and agreements are being presented for approval and include:

Illinois Department of Public Health Protection Grant for $187,808; Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Waste Enforcement Grant in the amount of $41,622.80; Contract with Good Shepherd Hospital for IBCCP Services (Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Protection); a contract with Adult and Child Therapy Services for McHenry County, Inc. and an agreement with Family Health Partnership Clinic.

Another matter being considered for discussion is High Capacity Water Wells

7:00 p.m. -– City of Crystal Lake Ad Hoc Clean Air Counts Advisory Committee—

Meeting in the City Council Chambers Conference Room, Crystal Lake City Hall, 100 West Woodstock Street.

An update on Bike with Your Neighbors Even is to be reviewed, looking at what worked well as well as what did not work so good; Additions as well as deletions for next year’s program.

Several other matters are included on the agenda: Anti-idling update, Rain Barrel Update and Johnny Appleseed Festival.

Crystal Lake Not Restricting Running Generators During This Weather Emergency

Until electricity has been substantially restored to the City of Crystal Lake, the City will not restrict property owners from continuously running generators. Generators should be placed in an outdoor location that will cause the least amount of noise impacts to neighboring properties. Placing generators in garages is not recommended.

Residents are reminded that although portable generators are useful, when temporary or remote electric power is needed, they also can be hazardous. The primary hazards to avoid when using a generator are carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning from the toxic engine exhaust, electric shock or electrocution, fire and burns. For more information on possible portable generator hazards, visit the consumer Product Safety Commission website:  http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/portgen.html

This Mornings Storm Impact

As a result of the morning’s storm, ComEd reports that 1,234 Crystal Lake area customers are still without power.

A total of 1,513 Crystal Lake area customers were affected by the power outage with power having been restored to 18.4% of them or 279 customers. ComEd reports that there are currently 9 crews in Crystal Lake working to restore power to the remaining customers.

If you or someone you know does not have power, or to report any electrical lines that are down, contact 1-800-Edison) (800-334-7661) to report the outage or downed power line.

Residents are also encouraged to periodically call ComEd to check on the status of their power outage.  ComEd will provide updates on the website at ComEd

Still Time To Get Rid of Fallen Branches - Crystal Lake

As a result of the high winds causing fallen branches and debris, the City of Crystal Lake Public Works Department will conduct a special branch and limb collection beginning on Monday, July 18. 

Crews will pass through each City street only once, so residents should have any brush, branches or tree limbs that they wish to be collected moved to the parkway by 7:00 a.m. on Monday, July 18 to ensure that it will be picked up.

Also, the City opened the Brush Drop-Off center. Residents can drop off brush, branches or tree limbs at Wastewater Treatment Plant #2, located at the intersection of Coventry Lane and Dartmoor Drive.

Today from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.is the final day for this service.

Crystal Lake Brush Pickup Begins Monday

As a result of the high winds causing fallen branches and debris, the City of Crystal Lake Public Works Department will conduct a special branch and limb collection beginning on Monday, July 18. Crews will pass through each City street only once, so residents should have any brush, branches or tree limbs that they wish to be collected moved to the parkway by 7:00 a.m. on Monday, July 18 to ensure that it will be picked up.

Also, the City will open the Brush Drop-Off center. Residents can drop off brush, branches or tree limbs at Wastewater Treatment Plant #2, located at the intersection of Coventry Lane and Dartmoor Drive during the following times:

Thursday, July 14 – 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Friday, July 15 – 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 16 – 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Opportunities To View Governments At Work Monday

8:15 a.m. --Law and Justice Committee (McHenry County Board)

Meets in County Board Conference Room, County Government Center,

667 Ware Road, Woodstock

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Automating the Judiciary

A resolution authorizing the transfer of a line item in the Law Library Fiscal Year 2011 Budget for the purchase of Technology for the Judges of the 22^nd Circuit.

This is a continuation of the wireless technology throughout the court and is the next step in automation. Specifically, it will provide the use of I-Pad Tablets by the Judges to view case files connected with the matters before them. Currently these case files are pulled by the clerks and provided to the judges. When the case has been heard in court, the case files must be replaced to their location.

Providing the availability for the judges to view the cases at their bench saves time and also allows the clerks to focus on other responsibilities.

Funding for this project is to be handled through the increase of a $5 filing fee added in 2009 to the $13 fee established in 2005. According to research conducted by the Court Administrator, part of the fees collected may be used toward automating legal information and case files for judges.

Before the order may be made for the I-Pad Tablets, the full County Board must approve the resolution, provided the committee recommends its approval.

Self-Help Increased

Also to be considered is a request to reclassify two part-time positions in the Self Help Center from less than 1,000 hours per year to working 1,000 hours per year. That also is subject to the approval of the full County Board.

Special Prosecutor Fees

This is a request for the additional funding for the Special Prosecutors and Consultants for the months of August, 2010 through November 2010 in the amount of $90,783.34. The County has paid $20,873 to satisfy the payment request of the consultants working on the investigation (charges against the State’s Attorney). This leaves a balance due of $69,910.34. However, the County coffers are short by $12,972 in funds applicable to pay the amount due.

The County Board is requested to approve authorization of the $12,972 for the services rendered by Special Prosecutors and Consultants. It is to be taken from the fiscal year 2010-2011 general fund contingency budget.

Emergency Telephone System

A resolution is being presented to the committee for approval to transfer (for accounting purposes only) $200,000 from Computer Program Maintenance account to Computer Technology. This is regarding the Emergency Telephone System Board.

Sheriff’s Office Transportation Van and Vehicle

The sheriff’s office is in need of replacing a transport van and a squad car for transporting juveniles. With a budget remaining in the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP), it is being proposed to purchase a van with correctional insert and applicable striping and a squad car for a cost not to exceed $58,223. The committee is to make a recommendation to the County Board on this request.

Sheriff’s Office—Key Control System and Security Cameras

The County was provided a State Criminal Alien Assistance Program award. A request is being made by the Sheriff to use $95,858 of the award to purchase a Key Control System for the Correctional Facility and an additional 12 security cameras within the jail to cover blind areas that are out of range of the current cameras.

Emergency Management Agency

A $37,665 technology grant is being offered to the County as a reimbursement for expenditures for the purchase of technology equipment for the Emergency Operations Room of the EOC in the Emergency Management Department. The Committee is being asked to approve acceptance so a like decision may be made by the County Board.

6:30 p.m. High School District 155,  Special Meeting

Center for Education,

One South Virginia Road, Crystal Lake

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The meeting is to be in executive session regarding collective negotiating matters between the School District and its employees or their representatives.

7:00 p.m.—Ad Hoc Clean Air Counts Advisory Committee—Crystal Lake

The committee meets in the Crystal Lake City Council Chambers Conference Room, at the city hall,

100 West Woodstock Street

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In addition to approval of minutes of the May 2, regular meeting of the Committee, the agenda indicates that Bike with Your Neighbors Event was considered and possibly more discussion is slated.

In addition to open discussion, the August meeting date change is also on the agenda for discussion. The next meeting of the Committee is scheduled for July 11.

7:00 p.m.--Joint meeting of Planning and Public Relations Commitees of Crystal Lake Library Board of Trustees.
Meeting in the Library Directors Office of the library, 126 Paddock Street.

Vehicle Sticker Time In Crystal Lake

We are heading toward the completion of the first half of 2011. That also means it is time to obtain a new Crystal Lake City auto sticker.

The stickers for 2011-2012 are now on sale from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, at City Hall.

Residents with receive a vehicle sticker application in a first-class business envelope with a return envelope enclosed for convenience in applying for this year’s vehicle stickers.

A current City vehicle sticker is required to be displayed on the lower passenger side of the front windshield of the car. All funds generated from the sale of vehicle stickers are used in the City’s road resurfacing and reconstruction program.

An Advantage of A City Vehicle Sticker

The City of Crystal Lake vehicle stickers will provide parking access to Three Oaks Recreation Area, free of charge.

                                                                        Rate through               Rate after

Vehicle sticker prices are as follows:                        

Passenger Cars, SUVs, motorcycles,           $10.00                         $15.00

and Mopeds

Trucks:

A-B plates, RV plates                                      $14.25                         $21.38

C-D plates                                                       $20.00                         $30.00

All others                                                         $30.00                         $45.00

(Higher rates apply after September 30)

Senior citizens own a passenger car, SUV, truck with B-plates or a motorcycle will be able to purchase one vehicle sticker per senior for $1.00.  Additional stickers are charged at the standard rate. Stickers must be purchased at City Hall to receive the senior discount.

Passenger stickers will also be available by bringing in a pre-printed application at Dominick’s Finer Foods, First Midwest Bank, West Suburban Currency Exchange, Jewel Food Stores, American Community Bank, Home Depot, Lloyd’s Paint n’ Paper, Joseph’s Marketplace, Julie Ann’s Frozen Custard and Crystal Lake Public Library.

The Finance Department can make alternative arrangements for residents who may be unable to purchase their stickers during regular business hours.

Residents who would like to speak with someone regarding alternative arrangements, or who have questions regarding vehicle stickers, are asked to contact the Finance Department at (815) 459-2020 or by email at finance@crystallake.org.