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BHOA Members,

At the last meeting of the homeowners association, Dick Schroeder, the highway

commissioner for York Township, had some great news for our York Township residents.

Dick said that he will have Waste Management clean the streets of the leaves, which has

been accomplished. He informed us about the removal of 20 Ash trees and one Maple due

to insect damage. Dick also mentioned that starting January 1st, electronic devices will not

be accepted by the garbage disposal companies. Consequently, York Township Highway

Department has a blue container located at 19W475 Roosevelt Road where you can drop

off your used electronic devices. We want to thank Dick Schroeder for attending our

meeting.

Since we are starting a new year, are you happy with the way this association is run? Do

you think we spend your $25 wisely? Do you want to see the association take on some new

projects? If you want change, it is up to you to join the nominating committee to nominate

new officers to your board. We need, at the very least, two people to step forward and

nominate people who can run this association. The way to do this is to e-mail me at

[email protected] and volunteer to be on the committee.

Last year this association had about 280 members out of the 840+ homes in this

subdivision. Every member receives 6 newsletters a year and every home receives 2

newsletters a year. We have a web site, www.mybhoa.com, where information that is

helpful to the area is posted. I believe that every homeowner in Buttefield East should be a

member - why can’t this happen? Please send in your membership form with a check for

$25 by the middle of February for a chance to win $50.00.

The web site is being under-utilized. I know that there is more news in this subdivision

than is printed in the newsletter and on the web. It is up to you to send the information in.

During the last year, I have called and e-mailed the schools, churches, etc. to have their

input, and I received very little in return. If you were to move into Butterfield East today,

what information would you need to know about? Well, you can send it to me and I will

put in on the web and in the newsletter.

Please read the letter from the DuPage County Division of Transportation. The fact that

they stated that there were 3,400 vehicles using Lloyd Avenue every day is reason enough

that the no thru traffic signs should be enforced here in Butterfield East.

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Meeting Minutes

Butterfield Homeowners Association

December 8, 2011

Meeting called to order at 7:30 PM

Executive Board in attendance: Dennis Devitt, Gloria Atkins and Mary Ann Devitt

Others in attendance: Dick Schroeder, York Township Highway Commissioner and 23 members

Dick Schroeder was the guest speaker at the meeting. He advised us that we do have a traffic problem in Butterfield because of

thru traffic, as a recent traffic study showed, and he would see that a "No Thru Traffic" sign is posted at Finley and 22nd Street to

try to deter incoming non-resident traffic; however, because we do not live on private roads, not much can be done. We will

contact the Sheriff's office and ask that they patrol the streets ticketing speeders and those going through stop signs. Mr. Schroeder

also advised that he will have a one-time leaf pick-up for York Township (Butterfield East) at the end of the season.

There was no report from the Sheriff's Office as there was no representative.

The minutes were approved as presented in the November newsletter.

TREASURER'S REPORT

Mary Ann Devitt gave the report as follows:

Checking Account $2,358.37

Money Market 5,215.70

CD 7,707.00

CD 4,705.70

Total Assets $19,986.77

COMMITTEES

Membership - To date, we have 63 paid membership dues. To be eligible for the $50.00 membership drawing, dues must be paid

by February 16.

Welcome Wagon - Sandy and Jean have requested money be put in the proposed budget for Welcome Wagon. They also reported

that they have made 50 Welcome Wagon visits since April.

Landscaping - Tom reported that Christmas decorations were put up on the entrance signs; however, lights were not put up as the

electrical system needs to be worked on.

OLD BUSINESS - Dennis reported that we have received only 1 nomination for the Christmas Decorating Contest and to send

the nominations by December 15 to [email protected]. He will also continue to send out e-mail reminders about meetings

and current events.

The recommendation from the sign committee was that we to not spend money purchasing meeting date signs. The lack of

manpower to put up and take down the signs, vandalism and storing the signs were all factors in determining their feasibility.

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We are reminded that the no parking ban is in effect from December 1 to April 15 between 2 AM and 6 AM and no parking at

anytime after 2 or more inches of snowfall.

Dennis informed us that, on average, 100 people a week access our website.

NEW BUSINESS - A motion was passed that we purchase a plant for Jackie Johns for up to $40.00. Jackie spent many years,

along with her partner Ed Baron and the Schroeders landscaping our three entrance signs and has been under the weather.

A homeowner has applied for a variance from the DuPage County Zoning Board requesting that a garage be built in front of his

home, contrary to the building code. A petition was presented at the meeting and was signed by those opposing the variance.

Volunteers for the 2012 Nominating Committee were requested from the floor, there were no volunteers. To have an effective and

working Homeowner's Association, we need people to come forward to help. If you are willing to help with this committee, or

better yet run for an office, please contact a board member. Remember, we all have a huge investment in our homes and

community. Get involved!

The next meeting will be on February 23 and we will have another guest speaker. If you have suggestions for a guest speaker,

please let us know.

The dinner raffle to Chili's was won by Tom Callis.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Gloria Atkins

Recording Secretary



Butterfield Park District

The Butterfield Park District outings for early 2012 follow:

Chicago Blackhawks Game Come out and watch the Chicago Blackhawks face off against the St. Louis Blues at the United Center. Let the BPD worry about

driving to the United Center and take care of parking while you sit back and relax to watch an evening filled with some hockey

excitement.

All Ages

March 29

Thursday

Game time 7:30pm/ Van leaves at 5:45pm

$70

Register By: February 14

Eli’s Cheesecake Factory Tour - “The Ultimate Eli’s Experience”

Includes the Eli's experience tour of the factory, lunch, cheesecake tasting, and cheesecake decorating for each guest, plus an Eli’s

t-shirt.

Adult

February 8

Wednesday

9:15am-2:30pm

$45

10/14

Depart from the Butterfield Park District Recreation Center

Register By: Wednesday January 25

Garfield Park Conservatory Plan your next outing with one of the nation's premier conservatories — six multi-faceted greenhouses and two grand exhibition

halls. Stroll through the many different areas and view all of the wonderful plants, flowers and trees.

Adult

March 14

Wednesday

8:30am-2:30pm

$10

Register By: Wednesday February 29

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Baha’I Temple Tour

One of only seven Baha'i temples in the world at present, this unique structure symbolizes unity and invites prayer to God. The

quiet serenity of the Baha'i House of Worship reflects the spiritual truths of the Baha'i Faith: the oneness of God, the oneness of

humanity, and the oneness of religion. Like all Baha'i Houses of Worship, the temple in Wilmette is circular in shape, has nine

sides and is surrounded by exquisite gardens and fountains. Enjoy the day touring and learning about the construction and

uniqueness of this Temple.

Adult

April 11

Wednesday

9:30am-2:30pm

$10

5/14

Register By: Wednesday March 28

Chicago Botanic Gardens

The Garden continues to strive to meet the lofty goals set more than a century ago. The Chicago Botanic Garden, with its world-

renowned plant collections and displays, is one of the country's most visited public gardens and a preeminent center for learning

and scientific research.

The 385-acre Garden features 24 display gardens and four natural areas, uniquely situated on nine islands surrounded by lakes.

This trip will include a guided tram tour and a day to view the beautiful gardens.

Adult

May 9

Wednesday

9:30am-2:30pm

$20

Register By: Wednesday April 25



BUTTERFIELD EAST MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATION - 2012

There will be a drawing for all those who pay their dues by February 16. Three lucky winners

will receive $50.00 cash.

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PLEASE FILL OUT AND RETURN WITH YOUR CHECK FOR $25 PAYABLE TO:

BUTTERFIELD HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION

Mail or drop off to:

Norm Atkins

21W124 Flamingo Lane

Lombard, IL 60148

NAME OF RESIDENT: _________________________________________________________

ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________________________

PHONE: ______________________________ CHECK #:_____________________

EMAIL: _________________________________________________________________________



BUSINESS DIRECTORY

CATEGORY COMPANY NAME CONTACT INFO AVAILABLE SERVICES

ACUPUNCTURIST/

CHIROPRACTOR

DR. CHUNAN-MIN WANG

2S065 Hampton Lane

630-932-1274

www.acup-chiro.com Acupuncturist and chiropractic services

COMPUTER SERVICES

ACCS, Inc.

MICHELLE AMANTI 2S411 Flamingo Ct 630-212-1536 [email protected] Computer repair and support

Specs, Inc.

MARK DEL MONACO

2S461 Hope Lane

630-953-9223

[email protected]

Technology project management (SME document)

image mgt. business process consulting, computer

repair and upgrades, crash recovery, data and

operating system

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Transamerica Financial

Advisors, Inc.

DOUGLAS E. SLINKMAN, JR.

2S261 Hampton Lane

630-571-6580

[email protected]

Retirement plans, college savings plans, 401K/IRA

rollovers, life insurance.

LAWN CARE

JEFF BAKER

21W265 Coronet Road

630-495-9301

630-742-1913 - CELL Mow lawn, line trim in hard-to-get areas, edge walk.

PERSONAL SERVICES

Jafra Cosmetics

LISA McDANIEL

2S051 Lloyd Avenue

630-251-1759

[email protected]

Cosmetics, skin care, home spa and baby massage. Home

parties available – business opportunities.

PET CARE

MARY ANN DEVITT

630-629-2016

Mature, responsible, and dependable – will care for your pet

while you are away. References available.

LISTED BUSINESSES MUST BE CURRENT ON DUES.

ADD YOUR BUSINESS INFORMATION TO THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY

Email: [email protected]

http://us.mc1219.mail.yahoo.com/mc/[email protected]

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Letter from DuPage County Division of Transporation

November 1, 2011

Mr. Dick Schroeder

Highway Commissioner

York Township Highway Department

19W475 Roosevelt Road

Lombard, IL 60148

Re: Traffic Study

Glen Avenue/Glen Park Road

22nd

Street to Lloyd Avenue

Dear Mr. Schroeder:

This is in response to your request of October 12, 2011 that the DuPage County Division of Transportation conduct a traffic study

to determine if a traffic control device/devices should be installed along the above referenced section of Glen Avenue/Glen Park

Road to minimize cut through traffic and control speeding. Concerns have been expressed by a few residents living along Glen

Avenue/Glen Park Road that there is a substantial volume of cut through traffic and that traffic travels at an excessive rate of

speed along the road.

Traffic counts were made on both Lloyd Avenue and Glen Park Road between 22nd

Street and the intersection of Glen Ave. and

Lloyd Avenue. The average daily traffic on Lloyd Avenue was approximately 3,400 vehicles per day whereas the average daily

traffic on Glen Park Road was only 850 vehicles per day. We also placed devices to measure the speed of vehicles traveling

along Glen Park Road and determined the average speed of traffic to be 25.6 mph with an 85th

percentile speed of 30.1 mph.

There is nearly four times the volume of traffic on Lloyd Avenue versus Glen Park Road which does not suggest a significant

volume of cut through traffic on Glen Park Road. In addition the speed of traffic on Glen Park Road is close to the posted 25

mph speed limit which does not suggest there is a need to employ measures to slow the speed of traffic.

Traffic patterns generally remain relatively stable unless there is either significant development of change in land use in an area.

For this reason we believe the finding of this study would be valid for a minimum of three years unless there is a significant

increase in development or change in land use in the area.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions regarding this information.

Very truly yours,



Proposed 2012 BHOA Budget

We will vote to accept this proposed budget at the next BHOA meeting on February 23, 2012.

REVENUE

DUES $6,000.00

ADVERTISING $2,000.00

INTEREST $25.00

MISC $50.00

TOTAL $8,075.00

EXPENSES

NEWSLETTER $2,250.00

COM. ED. $225.00

DINNER RAFFLE $350.00

POSTAGE $1,500.00

DUES COLLECTION COST $120.00

INSURANCE $600.00

LANDSCAPING $500.00

WEB SITE $60.00

PICNIC $600.00

WELCOME WAGON $100.00

INCORPORATION FEES $50.00

MISC. $400.00

TOTAL $6,755.00

Advertising Information

Advertising in our newsletter is a great way to get the word out about your local business or service. Not

only do your advertising dollars buy a spot in this newsletter, but your ad is also posted on our web site

(MYBHOA.COM) for everyone to see.

AD SIZES (approximate)

Full Page (7” X 9”) $80.00

1/2 Page (7” X 4.5”) $40.00

1/4 Page (3.5” X 2.25”) $20.00

1/8 Page (business card) $10.00

Ads must be exact size with border (if desired), black & white copy and graphics. Ad must be camera/

scanner ready! We cannot make any changes to ad copy. To change ad, you must submit new copy.

Payment must be delivered with advertisement. Make checks payable to BHOA. Mail or drop off in ad

box by front door:

21W 225 Everest Road

630-705-1738

All ad copy and payments must be received by February 20.



Speak Out

(The contents of Speak Out do not reflect the position of BHOA.)

“About 45 minutes ago, my door bell rang. It was the Fountain of Life Church. I was told that 5 teams were on

their way to my house to rake the leaves. I looked out the window a short time later, and there were more than 20

people here. They worked hard and just finished up. I want to say that we are very lucky to have such a

wonderful church in our community. They are always willing to help out if we need it. Thank you, FOLC. I

appreciate your hard work.”

For Sale

Girl’s red and blue Glendbard South Letterman jacket. Excellent condition. Clean with no letters. Price -

$25.00. Fits medium size. If interested, call 630-629-2016.

Also, girl’s Glenbard South Cross Country blue Raider jacket. Excellent condition. Price - $15.00. Call 630-

629-2016.

Holiday Decorating Contest

The winner of one year’s free BHOA membership and $25.00 is:

1S148 Lloyd Avenue



A note to our neighbors: Fountain of Life would like to thank those homeowners who signed up for the Yard

Clean-up Day on November 20, 2011. We truly enjoyed serving you and hope you were

just as blessed as we were!

Mark your calendars for next November as we will once again offer

the yard clean-up in November 2012! Be looking for more details on exact date

soon!



Wishing you all

From the ASPCA “Approximately 5 million to 7 million companion animals enter animal shelters nationwide every year, and approximately 3

million to 4 million are euthanized (60 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats). These are evenly divided between those animals

relinquished by owners and those picked up by animal control. These are national estimates; the percentage of euthanasia may

vary from state to state.”

Have you checked out the animals up for adoption at DuPage County Animal Control? Why not go on line and see the dogs,

adult cats, kittens, rabbits, and guinea pigs all up for adoption.



Butterfield Homeowners Association

Lombard, IL 60148

Important Phone Numbers

Animal Control 682-7197

BHOA website www.mybhoa.com

Butterfield Park District 858-2229

Butterfield School 827-4000

Canopy Reservations 605-8726

ComEd 877-426-6331

DuPage Non-Emergency Police

Fire

682-7256

620-5738

DuPage Zoning 407-6700

Electronics Recycling 627-2200

Emergency / Fire / Police 911

Good Samaritan Hospital 275-5900

Illinois American Water Company 739-8810

Lombard Post Office 627-1864

Milton Township Office

Highway

690-9036

682-4270

Poison Control Center 800-942-5969

Vacation home checks 682-7256

Voter Registration – Ron Smith 629-0475

Waste Management 800-747-2278

Westlake Middle School 827-4500

www.dupageco.org/sheriff

York Township Office

Highway

620-2400

627-2200

Butterfield East Homeowners Association

President Dennis Devitt 629-2016

Vice President,

Memberships Norm Atkins 620-6769

Secretary Gloria Atkins 620-6769

Treasurer Mary Ann Devitt 629-2016

Newsletter Editor Penny Ziemba 705-1738

Advertising Penny Ziemba 705-1738

Canopies Sue Robertson 605-8726

Community Watch Norm Atkins 620-6769

Landscaping Tom Callis 629-9573

Raffle Mary Ann Devitt 629-2016

Welcome Wagon Jean Paprocki

Sandy Henry

932-8601

495-3978

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