The Roselle Reporter

ReporterVillage Phone Numbers ...............2

Village Clerk’s Corner ..................2

Message from the Mayor ............3

General News ................................4

Finance Department ....................5

Community Briefs ................ 6 & 7

Police Department .......................8

Fire Department ...........................9

Community Development .........10

Public Works Department ........ 11

Chamber of Commerce .............12

Welcome New Businesses .........12

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Fall 2015

News from the Village of Roselle

Business Development, Redevelopment on the Rise in RoselleWith two large businesses moving into Roselle, the formation of two Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Districts, and ongoing work to update the Comprehensive Plan, the Village is busy with both short- and long-term economic development activities.

M&R Printing Equipment and Business Office Systems are both making Roselle their home in 2016. M&R Printing Equipment announced in July that they are merging their corporate headquarters and manufacturing facilities into the 320,000 square foot building at 440 Medinah Rd., and expect to be in their new location by the beginning of 2016. This move brings 400 jobs to Roselle, with a potential for 200 additional jobs to be created in the future. See the Local Business Feature article on page 12 for more information about M&R Printing.

Business Office Systems, a full-service furniture dealership that provides workplace solutions, is also expecting to move its headquarters to Roselle in early 2016. Their new 250,000 square foot facility is currently under construction in the Turnberry Lakes Industrial Park along Gary Ave., and will feature a working showroom with office furnishings, technology, and workspace services. Business Office Systems is relocating to Roselle from Carol Stream.

In regard to long-term economic development goals, the Village recently oversaw the

formation of two TIF Districts, the Roselle-Nerge TIF and the Irving-Central TIF, to encourage additional development and redevelopment in Roselle. The Roselle-Nerge TIF was officially created by the Village Board in July, and consists mostly of commercial property within the incorporated limits on Roselle Rd. from Devon Ave. north, including the interchange of I-390 and Roselle Rd.

Final approval of the Irving-Central TIF by the Village Board is expected this fall, which will contain 47 parcels of light industrial, commercial, mixed-use and residential properties located near Central Ave. and the West Irving Park Rd. corridor. Following approval of this TIF, an agreement is expected to be reached with Amperage Electric on Irving Park Rd. Amperage is undertaking an aggressive expansion plan for their business.

TIF districts are development tools used by municipalities to address economic underperformance in a specifically identified

Community Forum for Comprehensive Plan Upate pg 10

Halloween Trick-or-Treat Hours pg 2

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Construction continues on Business Office Systems’ new location on

Gary Ave. in Roselle.

M&R Printing Equipment is the world’s largest manufacturer of screen printing machines.

Ghosts and goblins are preparing to haunt Roselle this Halloween – on October 31, between 4:00 and 8:00 p.m.

Halloween is a time for children. With this in mind, Roselle plans its trick-or-treat hours to accommodate all of them. This allows some daylight hours for the youngest cowboys and princesses, and some time when it is a little darker for older witches and goblins. Please be careful while children are out enjoying this time.

For more information on Halloween safety, visit the National Safety Council website at www.nsc.org.

Scout Troops Sought to Lead Pledge Roselle-based boy and girl scout troops are sought to post the colors and lead the Pledge of Allegiance at Village Board

meetings, which take place on the second and fourth Monday of the month. Please call (630) 671-2802

or email [email protected] to sign up.

Make Online Requests for Electronic Sign, Community Events Sign Residents can make a request for messages to

appear on the electronic sign at the corner of

Village Clerk’s Corner

Trick-or-Treat Hours

Village Info

Village Hall HoursVillage Hall is open Monday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Tuesday and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Village Board Meetings Village Board meetings are held in the Village Board Room of the Village Hall, 31 S. Prospect St., at 7:00 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month.

Committee of the Whole (COW)Committee of the Whole meetings are held in the Village Board Room of the Village Hall, 31 S. Prospect St., immediately following the Village Board Meeting on the second and fourth Monday of each month, and additionally as needed.

The Roselle Reporter is published quarterly by the Village of Roselle as a public information service for residents. Editor: Melissa Brito, Community Relations Coordinator

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Village of Roselle31 S. Prospect Street Roselle, IL 60172 www.roselle.il.us [email protected]

MayorGayle A. Smolinski

Village ClerkPatty Burns

Trustees Bruce BerkshireCarrie Dahlstrom Patrick Devitt Wayne D. Domke Andy MaglioLee Trejo

Village AdministratorJeffrey D. O’Dell

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Irving Park and Roselle Roads and the Community Events Sign sign at the Roselle Metra Station online. Visit the Village’s website at www.roselle.il.us/formcenter to make requests.

Village Offering Holiday Light Recycling Program Starting October 30, Roselle residents can recycle broken and tangled strands of non-working holiday lights through a program offered by the Village of Roselle. Drop off unusable indoor, outdoor, LED, or specialty holiday lights in the holiday light recycling boxes at Village Hall, 31 S. Prospect St., and at Clauss Recreation Center, 555 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.

Autumn is in the air, which means we are knee-deep in fallen leaves, pumpkins, Lake Park marching band practices, and football games. It is wonderful to hear the band’s music on Tuesday and Thursday nights, gently floating over Roselle’s homes!

Our History Museum is getting ready for their upcoming festivities, with a Christmas open house on December 6. The members of the History Museum are always looking for new members. They play a vital part in cataloguing our past and preserving it for our children and grandchildren. For a town our size, we are fortunate to have two buildings for public viewing (the Museum and the Richter House), plus a coach house that is used for offices, meetings and storage. If one of the reasons you chose to live in Roselle is because we are unique in having such a rich history, please consider becoming a member so they can continue this important work. Information on membership can be found on page 6 of this newsletter.

I recently had a wonderful experience at Roselle United Methodist Church. I attended their community meal in September, which is open to the public and free of charge on the second Sunday of each month, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. The community meal is part of the church’s outreach program focusing on hunger—a problem that does exist in Roselle. Included in the dinner was a tour of RUMC’s food pantry, a program that began one year ago and which has grown by leaps and bounds. You must be a Roselle resident to qualify for the food pantry, which includes fresh produce, meats and dairy. Please take the time to attend one of these community meals at the church, 206 S. Rush St., for a chance to meet many wonderful volunteers who are making a difference in our community.

Sometimes there is good news and sometimes bad—but rarely do I get both in one day, and have them connected as well. I recently read a memo from our new finance director, Tom Dahl, informing Roselle that Standard and Poor’s has reaffirmed our AA+ bond rating. For a community of our size, this is great news. Not only does it mean we are operating our finances soundly, but if we ever need to borrow money, we can do so at very favorable rates. According to Standard and Poor’s, this stable outlook reflects the expectation that Roselle will continue to maintain its strong budgetary performance, flexibility, and liquidity during the next two years. Flexibility and liquidity result, in part, by having cash reserves.

I then opened up an e-mail containing testimony from the state’s budget director at a Senate hearing. He appeared incredulous that local governments even have cash reserves. He pointed out that the state sends $6 billion a year to local governments through the Local Government Distributive Fund, and that this money could be cut or eliminated in order to help the state balance their budget OR pay

for more services. His direct quote was “Local government could come to the table and sacrifice as well.” Apparently some in Springfield don’t understand that a prudent fiscal policy, such as having cash reserves, equals good bond ratings.

Roselle has three months of cash reserves in our general fund. While some financial advisors advocate six months, this is not reasonable given our revenues. Cash reserves are necessary to help anyone (homeowner, business or government) weather a financial storm. We used our reserves in the recent recession. Even though we made cuts to our budget, we were able to do it in a thoughtful and deliberative manner because our cash reserves helped carry us through.

It is unbelievable that the state budget director does not appear to understand the reasoning behind maintaining reserves, and instead believes the state should cut or eliminate LGDF because local governments are able to spend down reserves for everyday operating expenses. That would mean spending more than we take in, mirroring the practice that got the state in the trouble it is in.

These are really uncertain times. So far, the state is withholding a large percentage of the Motor Fuel Tax revenues it owes us when we have already budgeted and planned for the street improvements associated with it. They are also keeping video gaming revenues owed to us under the guise that there is no state budget. Since that money does not have to be appropriated, I find that a specious argument.

Additionally, there is still talk about freezing property taxes on top of cutting or eliminating LGDF income. If that happens, we will have to begin to spend down those cash reserves and potentially see our excellent bond rating downgraded. We would lose the protection and flexibility to handle another downturn in the economy, deal with losing a major sales tax remitter, or finance an unexpected capital project.

We begin budget deliberations in November and will do our best to continue providing the core services that our residents and businesses rely on. However, I wanted you to be aware that the chaos in Springfield really is filtering down to the local level. If you have the same concerns, please contact your local legislators and let them know that crippling your local government is not the answer to solving the budget problems in Springfield.

Speak Out!“Speak Out” provides a way in which YOU can communicate with the Village of Roselle elected officials and administration. Your advice, suggestions, questions and opinions are appreciated and will receive a response. If you need more space, please attach a separate sheet.

Name: ___________________________________________________________________________ As a citizen of the Village of Roselle, it is my opinion that:

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Date: ________________________________ Address: _______________________________________________________Phone: __________________________ Mail to: “Speak Out” Village of Roselle, 31 South Prospect, Roselle, IL 60172 or E-mail to: [email protected]

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Mayor’s Message

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The Village of Roselle is pleased to bring back the Annual Youth Holiday Tree Program again this year. Up to twenty trees will be available for decorating beginning Saturday, November 21, and will be displayed along the sidewalks that circle the Village Hall. All youth groups, classes, and clubs are invited to participate in this free program.

Trees will be assigned on a first come, first served basis and must be completed by noon on November 28. Not all trees will have access to electricity and early registration is important if tree lights are desired. There is no required theme, however there are certain rules.

• Decorating may not begin until Saturday, November 21, and must be completed by noon on Saturday November 28, prior to Santa’s visit and the annual lighting of the Roselle Library holiday tree.

• Only outdoor, UL rated lights may be used on the trees (not all trees will have access to electricity). Tinsel of any kind is not allowed.

• Decorations must be taken down by the end of the day on Sunday, January 10. Participation in future events may be affected for those groups that do not take down their decorations on time.

• The Village is not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged decorations.• The program is open to youth groups, classes, and clubs with members who are 18 years of age or

younger. Participants must be from Roselle, or their members must include Roselle residents.Groups wishing to decorate a holiday tree around the Village Hall may call Jeanne Calvert at (630) 671-2804 or email [email protected].

Youth Holiday Tree Program

General News

Refuse and Recycling Service Update The last days for Republic Services to collect yard waste this year are Tuesday, November 24 and Wednesday, November 25. Yard

waste may be placed in compostable paper bags or in plastic bins (no larger than 32

gallons, no heavier than 50 pounds). Branches are accepted in bundles no longer than four feet,

and no thicker than four inches wide, tied with rope or twine. Yard waste stickers are required on each bag, bin, or bundle for disposal.

There will be no change in the refuse and recycling pickup schedule for the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s holidays this year. Republic Services will pick up Christmas trees for recycling on regular pickup days December 29 through January 13. Yard waste stickers are not required for Christmas tree disposal.

Celebrate the Season November 28 Join the Roselle Public Library and the Village of Roselle as we share stories, songs and verse to welcome the start of the holiday season. The Celebrate the Season event begins at the Library, 40 S. Park St., at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 28, with featured guest entertainer Tom Malouf.

Santa Claus will arrive to greet the children and light the tree, along with Mayor Smolinski and the Rose Queen, in Elm Court

at 2:00 p.m. Refreshments will be available. No registration is required for this free fun family event! Children 8-years-old and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

Rain Barrels Available for Sale To promote the use of eco-friendly technology, the Village of Roselle is selling rain barrels to residents for $75. Rain barrels are typically installed at the end of a home’s gutter system to collect rainwater that can later be used to water lawns and gardens without tapping into the municipal water supply. Proceeds from the sale of rain barrels help fund the treatment of trees against emerald ash borer infestations in Roselle, and for reforestation efforts following ash tree removals. For more information, call Village Clerk Patty Burns at (630) 671-2802.

Time Change? Time to Change the Batteries Daylight Savings Time ends Sunday, November 1. The Village of Roselle and the Roselle Fire Department encourage residents to get in the habit of changing the batteries in smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors when changing the time on clocks for Daylight Savings Time each spring and fall. Changing smoke alarm batteries is one of the simplest, most effective ways to reduce fire deaths and injuries.

Please Keep Leaves Off Roselle Streets The beauty of autumn often brings additional yard work. When raking or blowing leaves this fall, please remember to keep the leaves off the curbs and streets and out of stormwater drains. Leaves clog stormwater drains and add to area flooding problems.

Also remember, it is not permitted to burn yard waste in Roselle or in unincorporated areas served by the Roselle Fire Protection District.

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Sign Up for Auto Debit ProgramThe Auto Debit Program offers the convenience of paying your water/sewer bill automatically to insure no late payments or ensuing penalty charges. Please submit this form to the Finance Department at Village Hall.

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Auto Debit Program Offers Convenience The Auto Debit Program is a free optional service that makes your life easier by automatically paying your water/sewer bill directly from your checking or savings account. The amount due on your monthly water/sewer bill is automatically debited from your bank account on the 6th day of every month.

To participate, please fill out the application form to the right and return it to the Finance Department at Village Hall. By signing the form, you authorize the Village of Roselle to initiate automatic payments from your designated checking or savings account to make payments to your water/sewer bill. Your signature also indicates your agreement to the terms and conditions of the Auto Debit Program. Please visit the Village website at www.roselle.il.us/payments or contact the Finance Department at (630) 980-2000 for more information.

Go Green! Request Utility E-Bills from the Village Utility bill customers now have the option of having their utility bill statements emailed to them in place of a paper copy. Fill out the Utility Bill Email Request form online at www.roselle.il.us/payments to receive utility e-bill statements.

Online Tools Offer Multiple Ways to Pay The Village offers several different payment options for utility bills, permits, and other fees. In addition to coming into Village Hall or mailing in payments, residents can opt to pay online through the Village’s web site. Visit www.roselle.il.us and click on the “Online Bill Pay” button to access online payment options.

Residents interested in purchasing Metra lot parking permits, vehicle stickers or paying parking tickets can use E-Pay, an easy-to-use option that allows residents to make payments using a credit or debit card. E-Pay is secure and available 24 hours a day; minimal convenience fees apply.

Online customer service, through MUNIS Self Service, is also available for residents to review, manage and pay utility bills online. In addition, residents can elect to participate in the Village’s direct debit program where funds for payment on utility accounts are automatically withdrawn from customer bank accounts on the due date, thus avoiding late fees. Utility customers have the option of having their utility bills and statements emailed to them in place of a paper copy.

More information on all of these programs is available on the Village’s website by clicking on the “Online Bill Pay” button. Call (630) 980-2000 for additional details.

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Roselle History Museum Membership Form

Roselle History MuseumChristmas Open House The annual History Museum Christmas

open house will be held December 6, from 2:00

to 4:00 p.m. at the Sumner House on the corner of Elm and

Prospect Streets. Please join us for refreshments and sign up for a chance to win one of our great door prizes.

Volunteers Needed The museum is always looking for energetic volunteers to help keep the museum looking good and functioning well. Those interested in assisting with miscellaneous maintenance, working with the exhibit committee, or assisting the historian with archive files can call the museum office at (630) 351-5300.

History Museum Membership Drive The Roselle History Museum is asking for community support for the upcoming year. The majority of our financial support comes from supporters in the Roselle community. Donations, including annual membership contributions, help keep the museum doors open and the exhibits maintained and updated.

About 80 percent of our visitors are school children, scout troops, and parents bringing in their children to learn more about the history of Roselle. In addition to special tours, we are open every Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

For a tax deductible donation of $25 or more, your membership will help maintain the museum for all to enjoy, and you will receive a quarterly newsletter featuring articles about Roselle and the surrounding area. With a $50 donation, your membership includes a copy of Remembering Roselle, a pictorial history of the area.

Clip and use the form to the right to begin your membership today. Send your form and payment to: Roselle History Museum Attn: Membership, 39 E. Elm St., Roselle, IL 60172. The Roselle Historical Foundation is a 501c3 corporation, and your contribution may be fully tax deductible.

Community BriefsTrinity Lutheran Church Hosting Community Clinic For the ninth consecutive year, Trinity Lutheran Church in Roselle is hosting “The Clinic”, a free outreach event for area residents in need, on Saturday, November 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Stop by the church at 405 S. Rush Street to receive free professional medical, dental, vision and chiropractic screenings; food; clothing; hair cuts; family photos; entertainment; and more. Call (847) 289-7200 for additional information or to volunteer to assist during the event.

Roselle Public Library: Let’s Be “On The Same Page” For the fifth year, the Roselle Public Library, in partnership with the Bloomingdale Public Library and the Itasca Community Library, invites the community to be “On The Same Page” as part of a “Community Read” event this October.

For adults and teens, the 2015 “On The Same Page” book is Delicious! by Ruth Reichl. Tales for Very Picky Eaters by Josh Schneider is the children’s title. Both books are inspired by a month-long program of “treats” at all three of the partnering libraries during October. Visit the Roselle Public Library website at www.roselle.lib.il.us for more information.

Lake Park Educational Foundation Sponsorship Drive The Lake Park Educational Foundation is seeking local businesses and community members to partner with Lake Park High School District 108 to support excellence in education through unique programming. For more information, contact Jennifer Jungel at jj [email protected] or visit the Lake Park Education Foundation online at lphs.org/domain/47.

Lake Park Choral Parent Association Hosting Annual “Best Pizza in Lancerland” Contest The Lake Park Choral Parent Association is hosting its annual “Best Pizza in Lancerland” contest on November 5 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Lake Park High School East Campus student cafeteria. Up to eight local pizzerias will be competing for bragging rights to be voted “best” pizza in the following categories: Thin Crust Cheese, Thin Crust Topping, Specialty and Pan/Stuffed/Deep Dish. Admission of $5 will be charged at the door for tasters over 5 years old. For more information, visit www.lakeparkchoir.org online.

Lake Park Hosting Annual Lancer Holiday Craft Fair Nearly 100 crafters will display and sell gift items at the Lake Park High School West Campus Field House, 500 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., on Saturday, December 5 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Adult admission is $2, children and senior citizens are free. Proceeds benefit several Lake Park student organizations.


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Roselle Lions Club Annual Lunch With Santa Kids of all ages are invited to enjoy lunch and have their picture taken with Santa at the Lions Club Annual Lunch With Santa on Saturday,

December 5 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, 405 S.

Rush Street, Roselle. Each child is asked to donate a non-perishable food item as their admission. All items collected will be donated to the Bloomingdale Township Food Pantry.

VFW Announces Scholarship Competition Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Bloomingdale Post 7539 announces the kick-off of the 69th year of the VFW Voice of Democracy Scholarship Competition. The theme of this year’s essay contest is “My Vision for America”.

The winner of the local competition, which is open to high school students who reside in Bloomingdale, Roselle, or Medinah, will be awarded $600 by VFW Post 7539 and will advance to the district competition. The winner of the district competition advances to the national competition, with a chance at winning a $30,000 scholarship.

The deadline for the competition is November 1. Local entries should be sent to VFW Post 7539 C/O Bloomingdale Library, 101 Fairfield Way, Bloomingdale, IL 60108. Visit the VFW online at www.vfw.org/Community/Voice-of-Democracy/ for entry forms and more details.

Elks Lodge, American Legion Honoring Veterans The Elmhurst Elks Lodge 1531 and American Legion Post 1084 will host disabled veterans from Hines Veterans Hospital for Thanksgiving dinner at the American Legion Hall in Roselle. Members of the Roselle Police and Fire Departments will meet the veterans at the Village limits and escort them to the American Legion Hall where they will be greeted by the Legion Honor Guard and other volunteers. For more information about this event, please contact Bob Dreksler at (847) 217-1738. Volunteers and donations are always accepted.


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American Legion Auxiliary Giving Tree American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1084 is seeking donations to support its Kids Giving Tree, a project to fulfill the wishes of less fortunate kids. Beginning November 23, interested participants can stop by the American Legion Hall, 344 E. Maple Ave., to pick a gift request tag off the tree. Unwrapped gifts should be returned no later than December 10. Additional donations will be accepted.

American Legion Hosting American English Concert November 6 to Benefit Disabled Veterans American Legion Post 1084 is hosting a concert featuring Beatles tribute band American English on Friday, November 6 at Lake Park High School West Campus, 500 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., show starts at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased at the American Legion Hall, 344 E. Maple Ave. or by calling Fred Hossfeld, Jr. at (630) 894-8524. All proceeds will benefit disabled veterans at Hines VA Hospital.

Community Food Pantry at RUMC Celebrates First Anniversary The Community Food Pantry at Roselle United Methodist Church is celebrating its efforts to help serve the estimated 10 percent of residents in the community who are food insecure, or not assured of three daily meals. The Food Pantry has grown in just one year to serve over 100 active clients and continues to expand rapidly. According to Food Pantry Director Vicki Johnson, “Hunger isn’t just about poverty, it’s just about feeding families who might have to choose between paying a bill and buying groceries.” The RUMC Food Pantry is open to anyone who is a resident of the Village of Roselle. For more information, including how to become a client or a volunteer, please call (630) 529-1309 or visit the food pantry online at www.roselleumc.org.

Roselle Park DIstrict Upcoming EventsCanine Carnival: Bring your pooch out to Canine Carnival on October 17 from 11:00 a.m. to noon at Odlum Park for a fun-filled day of music, games, raffle prizes, a costume contest, and much more. Pre-registration fees are $10 for pooch pass holders and $15 for non-pass holders.

Teenie Weenie Halloweenie Party: Kids ages 3 through 6, along with a parent, are invited to a Halloween Party on Friday, October 23 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Clauss Recreation Center. Come in costume and enjoy pumpkin decorating, music,

stories, coloring, and more. Cost is $10 for residents, $15 for non-residents.

Breakfast With Santa: Children and their parents are invited to have Brunch with Santa on December 12. Seatings are available at 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., and brunch will be catered by Roselle’s very own Brunch Café. This event includes games, crafts and other giveaways. Cost is $13 for residents, $15 for non-residents, and $5 for children 3 and under.

Visit rparks.org online or call (630) 894-4200 to register or for more information about any of these Roselle Park District events.

The Roselle Police Department, in cooperation with the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), is hosting a Smart Driver Course on October 21 & 22. The class will meet from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on each day of the two-day course, at the Roselle Police Department, 103 S. Prospect. The cost is $15.00 for AARP members or $20.00 for non-members. The fee covers all classroom

materials. Coffee and rolls will be served.

The program is a two-day course and is open to all drivers. Participants will refine existing driving skills and develop safe, defensive driving techniques. They will review how to handle adverse driving conditions and traffic hazards and learn about the effects of aging and medication on driving, as well as much more.

The Smart Driver Course results in safer roads for everyone. Older drivers benefit from increased confidence on the road, better driving records, lower insurance rates and a continuing mobile, independent lifestyle for additional years. Course registration applications are available for download on the Roselle Police Department website at www.roselle.il.us/police. For further information or alternative class dates and locations, contact

Sergeant Hourigan by e-mail [email protected] or call (630) 671-4067.

AARP Smart Driver Course

Request Overnight Street Parking Online

Residents and their guests can register for overnight street parking using a computer, smart phone, or tablet at www.roselle.il.us/OvernightParking. This service is provided through the Village’s

emergency dispatch center, DUCOMM, in an effort to provide flexibility and ease

of use for overnight parking.

Requestors should be prepared to supply the make, model, year, color, and license plate number for their vehicle, as well as the street address for the request. The address field on the request form requires users to use directional designations (N, S, E, or W) to locate a street in the database (i.e. E Hattendorf, N Roselle, W Elm).

Residents and visitors who do not have access to the Internet will still be able to call the police non-emergency number at (630) 980-2025 for overnight parking registration.

Roselle Police Explorers Take Third in State Competition Congratulations to the Roselle Police Explorers for placing third in felony traffic stops in the 2015 Illinois Law Enforcement Explorer Conference on August 7. Roselle Police Explorer Post #151 is part of a state-wide program designed to encourage young people interested in police work to learn more about future career opportunities.

Alarm Permits Required in Roselle Alarm permits are required for the installation, maintenance and operation of an automatic protection device or alarm system in the Village of Roselle. Initial permit applications are $50, with an annual renewal fee of $25. For more information, visit the Village’s website at www.roselle.il.us/105/Alarm-Permits.

Avoid Car Burglaries This Holiday Season The Roselle Police Department would like to offer some tips on how to avoid becoming a victim of a car burglary this holiday season. Intent, opportunity and action are figured into criminal behavior; if you can eliminate the opportunity, you might be able to stop the crime. Here are some helpful tips:

• Park your vehicle in a well lit area. In most cases offenders will not try to get into your vehicle when people are in the area. They do not want to be seen by anyone. At home, try to park your vehicle in the garage. If this is not possible, have a motion activated sensor light installed to light up your driveway. If you live in an apartment complex, try to park under lights and near a building.

• Lock your vehicle. You would be surprised of the number of burglary to motor vehicle reports that are taken where the vehicle was left unlocked. Offenders often go through large parking lots pulling on door handles trying to find an unlocked vehicle.

• Don’t leave items of value in plain view. Take them with you or lock them in the trunk and out of sight.

• Consider getting a vehicle security system. Any vehicle security system is better than none. A vehicle security system sticker in the window and/or a LED light on the dashboard can be a good deterrent.

• Don’t leave your vehicle running unattended. It takes only a few seconds for someone to take something out or to take off with your car altogether!

Using some of these tips could help protect you from becoming the next victim of a crime.

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It is that time of year again when the weather starts getting colder and many people start firing up their furnaces. Here are a few important things to do and be aware of before you use your furnaces:

Furnace Safety

• Be sure to have your furnace inspected to make sure it is in good working order. • Be sure all controls and emergency shutoffs are in proper working condition. • Always leave repairs to qualified specialists. • Inspect the walls and ceiling near the furnace and

along the chimney line. If the wall is hot or discolored, get it inspected and fixed immediately. • Make sure all flue pipes are well supported and free of holes or cracks. If you see soot around seams, this may indicate a leak. • Keep the area surrounding your furnace free of debris.

October is National Fire Prevention Month In 1920, President Woodrow Wilson issued the first National Fire Prevention Day proclamation, and since 1922, Fire Prevention Week has been observed on the Sunday through Saturday period in which October 9 falls. According to the National Archives and Records Administration’s Library Information Center, Fire Prevention Week is the longest running public health and safety observance on record. This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme is “Hear the Beep Where You Sleep: Every Bedroom Needs a Working Smoke Alarm”.

Smoke Alarm Safety Tips Keep your family safe with a working smoke alarm in every bedroom. Did you know that roughly half of home fire deaths result from fires reported between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., when most people are asleep? Smoke alarms save lives. If there is a fire in your home, smoke spreads fast and you need smoke alarms to give you time to get out. In fact, having a working smoke alarm cuts the chances of dying in a reported fire in half!

When it comes to smoke alarms, it’s about “location, location, location”. The key message of this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, October 4-10, is to install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each separate sleeping area, and on every level of your home, including the basement. Larger homes may need more alarms.

Change Your Batteries: Since we will be changing our clocks back on November 1 at 2:00 a.m., this is also a great time to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors should be replaced every 7 to 10 years, or sooner. It is state law in Illinois to have working smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in your homes.

Fire Drills: Escape Planning According to a National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)survey, only one-third of Americans have both developed and practiced a home fire escape plan. While three-quarters of Americans do have an escape plan, more than half never practiced it.

Almost one-third (32 percent) of the NFPA survey respondents who made an estimate thought they would have at least six minutes before a fire in their home would become life threatening. The time available is often less. Only 8 percent said

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their first thought on hearing a smoke alarm would be to get out!

Christmas Tree Fire Prevention When selecting a Christmas tree this year, make sure that it is fresh with needles that are green and do not break. The trunk of the tree should be sticky to the touch. If there are needles falling off when the tree is moved it means the tree is too dry and is a fire hazard.

Keep trees away from vents, fireplaces, and any other heat source. The vent will dry out the tree rapidly, which then makes it a fire hazard. Be sure not to dispose of smoking materials near the tree. Do not put the tree up too early or leave it up long after the holidays. Two weeks is a good amount of time to keep a tree in your home. Always be sure to keep the tree stand filled with water at all times. Even though the tree has been cut, keeping water in the stand will prevent the tree from drying out too quickly.

When the holidays are over, dispose of your tree in the proper way. Never put branches or needles in a fireplace or wood burning stove. The best way to discard your tree is by taking it to a recycling center, or simply putting it out with the garbage.

Candle Safety• During 2007-2011, candles caused 3 percent of home

fires, 4 percent of home fire deaths, 7 percent of home fire injuries, and 6 percent of direct property damage from fires.

• On average, there are 29 home candle fires reported per day.• More than one-third of these fires (36 percent) started in

the bedroom; however, the candle industry found that only 13 percent of candle users burn candles in the bedroom most often.

• Nearly three in five candle fires start when things that can burn are too close to the candle.

• Falling asleep was a factor in 11 percent of the home candle fires and 37 percent of the associated deaths.

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area. A baseline property tax value is determined when a TIF is created, and continues to flow to the taxing districts throughout the 23-year life of the TIF. Any increase in property tax values during the life of the TIF is reinvested back into the district to fund development and redevelopment projects.

Specific development projects for the Roselle-Nerge TIF will be determined as part of the ongoing Comprehensive Plan Update. The north Roselle Rd. corridor is a sub-area within the Comprehensive Plan project. This means it will receive detailed land use analysis, the identification of potential redevelopment opportunities, visual renderings, and recommendations for implementation. Ginkgo Planning and Design, Inc. is the lead consulting firm working with the Village to update the Comprehensive Plan, and they expect to report their findings to the Village Board in 2016. For more information on the Comprehensive Plan Update project, visit the Village’s website at www.roselle.il.us/compplan.

Business Openings Angela’s Mart is the newest business to open

in the Main Street Station development, on Main St. between Prospect St.

and Roselle Rd. Angela’s Mart has a selection of Chinese grocery items, noodles, ice cream treats, beverages, and snacks. More information about Angela’s Mart is online at angelasmart.com.

O’Reilly’s Auto Parts is currently renovating space in the shopping

center at the northeast corner of Roselle and Nerge Roads. They are

expecting to open this winter.

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Pearl Banquets, the new banquet center adjacent to the Holiday Inn Express at Lake St. and Gary Ave. in Roselle, held their grand opening celebration on September 10 with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

The banquet hall encompasses 24,000 square feet and can hold a capacity of up to 700 guests at round tables and up to 1,000 guests with theater style seating. The space is easily divided into three rooms of varying sizes. Find out more about Pearl Banquets online at pearlbanquets.com or call (630) 258-4488.

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Comprehensive Plan Update Team Hosting Public Forum October 28 The public feedback phase of the Village’s Comprehensive Plan update continues, with several public forums being facilitated by the Village’s consultant team, led by Ginkgo Planning and Design, Inc.

The second of three public forums will be held on Wednesday, October 28 in the Council Chambers at Village Hall, 31 S. Prospect St., from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Models, drawings, presentations, and lively discussions will be included, as the evening focuses on “Big Ideas” like: What are the major assets of Roselle that should be preserved and strengthened? What is missing in Roselle today? What are three biggest challenges for the future? What would you like Roselle to be known for in the Chicago Region?

The consultant team will share initial ideas for the Village’s Town Center and the Metra station area, new trails for pedestrians and bicyclists, sites near the I-390 Interchange, and other exciting opportunities. Online and social media tools being used throughout the project will also be showcased.

All residents and business owners are invited to participate in this opportunity to help craft a bold plan for the future of Roselle that captures the vision of the community and inspires action. For more information on the plan and the forum, email Village Planner Matthew Fitzgibbon at [email protected].

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Anti-icing of the roadways in Roselle typically begins before a snowfall, with the application of brine, a liquid anti-icing salt solution. Rows of white, chalky lines are created on the roads during the brine application process. The brine application provides additional time before the snow and ice begin to build up on the pavement. Brine is not applied to the streets if rain is predicted before the snow, as it would be washed off the pavement before becoming effective.

Once the snow starts falling, Public Works typically begins plowing operations after two to three inches of snow has fallen, or sooner if road condition reports indicate the need. Please remember to exercise caution when driving in snowy

and icy conditions. With the exception of Central Avenue, all of the local roads in Roselle have a posted speed limit of 30 miles per hour or less.

When road conditions become hazardous and snow and ice control procedures are required, major streets are cleared of snow and ice first. These are streets that have a high volume of traffic and higher speed limits. After all major routes have been cleared of snow or ice; plows will then plow snow and ice from the secondary streets. Secondary streets include all alleys, cul-de-sacs and dead ends. Parking is prohibited on ALL streets when there is a snowfall of 3 inches or more.

State and county agencies handle most of the main roads running through Roselle, (Lake St., Gary Ave., Irving Park Rd., Roselle Rd., Nerge Rd.), and the Village is responsible for most of the side streets and

residential areas.

Snow Plow Season Is Just Around the Corner

Controlled Burns Scheduled for November Controlled burns are scheduled to take place in Roselle this November, including the wetland area near Central Ave. and Monaco Dr., and at Brookrose Park. While the burns are scheduled for November, exact dates are yet to be determined because prescribed burn projects are dependent on the weather. Residents within 500 feet of the burn sites will be notified prior to the prescribed burn dates.

The primary objectives of a controlled burn include reducing invasive species, increasing biological diversity, and reducing fuel buildup to help maintain and improve vegetation quality. Every prescribed burn is unique because conditions vary by site and by day; therefore, results will vary.

Residents with questions or concerns about the prescribed burning of vegetation in Roselle can call the Public Works Department at (630) 980-2020.

Make Requests for Service From Public Works Online As part of the suite of interactive tools on the Village’s website, requests for service from Public Works can be made online. Use the Report a Concern to Public Works form in the Village’s Online Form Center at www.roselle.il.us/formcenter to make a request.

The online form is optimized for both desktop computer and mobile devices, and allows requestors to optionally upload a photo related to the request. Among the categories on the Report a Concern form are pothole repair, street light outage, public property damage, street flooding, sewer backup, water leak, water quality issues, and tree inspection requests.

The Public Works Department will also accept online winter weather street condition reports via the online Snow Plow Condition Report form starting in mid-November.

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Winter Tip: Ensure Mailboxes are Properly Installed As the Public Works department begins planning for winter, residents are advised to check that their street-side mailboxes are properly installed to minimize damage during snow plow season. Please make sure:

• That the post is solid, strong, and not broken. If the post is in poor condition, it can easily be knocked over by force of the snow coming off of the snowplow and should be replaced. We recommend using a 4” X 4” or preferably a 4” x 6” wolmanized mailbox post, with a cross support, to properly support post office approved mailboxes.

• If the post is wobbly, please consider removing it and reinstalling it 32” to 36” below the ground to make sure that the frost doesn’t heave it up out of the ground. (Be sure to call J.U.L.I.E. at 811 for utility locates to avoid hitting any telephone, gas or water lines.)

• The correct height for mailboxes is 41” to 45” above ground level.

• If the post is too close to the curb it can be hit by a snowplow blade and broken. Please make sure the front of the mailbox is 8” away from the back of the curb.

• Mailboxes that are rusty and have holes should be replaced.• If the door on the mailbox is loose, please insert new pins so

the door opens and closes easily.

Best Brains Tutoring Center 8 E. Irving Park Rd. (847) 582-0000

FPC Concrete 655 Middleton Dr. (847) 769-2717

Jensen Group Construction 305 Rush St. (773) 318-6515

Multi-Lines Insurance & Investment Services, Inc. 400 W. Lake St., Unit 110A (630) 372-7883 x 2001

Niko’s Hair Studio New Owners 739 N. Plum Grove Rd. (847) 699-0256

Pearl Banquet & Conference Center 1480 W. Lake St. (630) 339-3159

Roselle Eye Clinic New Optometrist 187 W. Irving Park Rd 630-529-7420

Sunatrec, Inc. E-Commerce Business 510 Waterbury Ln. (224) 388-2769

Universal Metro Asian Services 505 N. Roselle Rd. - Second Location (630) 307-6277

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Chamber of Commerce Chamber Honors Leadership and Service The Chamber is pleased to announce Jared Wickstrom of Wickstrom Chevrolet as the Joseph G. Salerno 2015 Business Person of the Year. Jared is one of the owners of Wickstrom Chevrolet in Roselle. The Wickstrom Family has a long history of serving the Roselle community, going back to 1963, when Jared’s grandfather, Dick, founded the company. Jared joined the Wickstrom Chevy team back in 2008, and he took over as Dealer Principal for his father, Casey Wickstrom, in 2011.

Wickstrom Chevrolet has long emphasized supporting the Roselle community and community organizations such as the

Chamber of Commerce, Lake Park High School, Lions Club of Roselle, Rotary Club, Roselle Medinah Baseball Softball Organization, Run for the Roses and more!

When he’s not selling cars, Jared is a busy guy. He and his wife, Liz, have four young children, and while a typical work week is pretty hectic for Jared, spending time with his family is a huge priority.

In recognition of Don Smolinski’s service to the community, he has been selected as recipient

M&R Printing Equipment announced in July that it is relocating to Roselle. They are merging their corporate headquarters and manufacturing facilities into the 320,000 square foot building at 440 Medinah Rd. and expect to be in their new location by the beginning of 2016. The move is a consolidation for M&R, which currently has facilities in Glen Ellyn and Niles.

The consolidation will allow M&R to streamline its printing equipment production while introducing new technologies like robotic design, machining, and assembly tools. It also allows them to bring all of their domestic production under one roof and still have ample room for future expansion, according to M&R Printing Equipment CEO Rich Hoffman. R&M is bringing 400 jobs into Roselle, with 200 more potentially planned for the future.

With the move to Roselle, M&R’s manufacturing capacity is expected to double. “The increase in floor space, coupled with an infusion from new investors, will equip M&R Printing Equipment to address the screen printing, and digital imaging and printing needs of the industry for decades to come,” Hoffman said. More information about M&R Printing Equipment is available online at www.mrprint.com.

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of the Brian K. Healy Service Award. After serving in the Army in the 1st Cavalry Division at Ft. Hood, Texas. Don and his wife, Gayle, moved to Roselle where he began his career in the insurance industry. Don continued his military career in the Army Reserves, retiring as Colonel, after 30 years.

Don’s local public service began in the 1980’s on Roselle’s Zoning Board of Appeals. He also served on the Keeneyville School District 20 School Board for 8 years, with 2 years as President. Don has also been a member of American Legion Post 1084 for over 20 years, holding various offices, including two years as Commander. He is currently the Finance Officer. He was instrumental in organizing the Roselle American Legion Charitable Foundation, which contributes thousands of dollars yearly, to help area veterans.

In 2013, Don took on the responsibility of chairing the Roselle Veteran’s Memorial Committee. Under his leadership, the committee raised $250,000, culminating in the dedication of the Veterans Memorial in June of 2015.

Jared and Don will be honored at the Chamber’s Annual Holiday Party on December 4, 2015. If you’d like to participate in this celebration, please call the Chamber Office at (630) 894-3010.

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October 2015 3 Coffee With the Board............9:00-10:30 a.m.6 Planning and Zoning Commission.....7:00 p.m. 10 Sister City Commission......................9:00 a.m. 12 Village Board Meeting........................7:00 p.m. Committee of the Whole Meeting Following13 Taste of Roselle Commission..............5:30 p.m.13 Fire and Police Commission..............7:00 p.m.21 Zoning Board of Appeals.................7:00 p.m.26 Village Board Meeting........................7:00 p.m. Committee of the Whole Meeting Following

November 20153 Police Pension Board Meeting............5:00 p.m. 3 Planning and Zoning Commission.....7:00 p.m. 7 Coffee With the Board............9:00-10:30 a.m.9 Village Board Meeting.........................7:00 p.m. Committee of the Whole Meeting Following10 Fire and Police Commission...............7:00 p.m.14 Sister City Commission......................9:00 a.m. 18 Zoning Board of Appeals....................7:00 p.m. 23 Village Board Meeting........................7:00 p.m. Committee of the Whole Meeting Following

December 2015 1 Planning and Zoning Commission.....7:00 p.m. 5 Coffee With the Board............9:00-10:30 a.m.8 Fire and Police Commission.................7:00 p.m.14 Village Board Meeting.........................7:00 p.m. Committee of the Whole Meeting Following 16 Zoning Board of Appeals....................7:00 p.m.21 Village Board Meeting........................7:00 p.m. Committee of the Whole Meeting Following

Upcoming Meetings

Coffee With the BoardDo you have questions about what’s happening in the Village of Roselle? Coffee with the Village Board is a great opportunity to meet and talk with the Mayor and Board of Trustees. The Coffee with the Board series is scheduled for the first Saturday of the month. Upcoming Coffee with the Board meetings will be held November 7 and December 5 from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. at Village Hall.Unlike regular Village Board or Committee of the Whole meetings, this informal session provides residents and business owners an opportunity to discuss issues affecting them and the community. Come on in and enjoy a cup of coffee and chat with your local elected officials.

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Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk Fundraiser for Roselle Fireworks The 2nd Annual Exploding Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk, scheduled for Thanksgiving morning, will be held as a fundraiser for Roselle’s annual fireworks display. The 5K race will start on Bryn Mawr Ave. between Clauss Recreation Center and Lake Park High School West Campus at 8:00 a.m. and will have the same course layout as the Run for the Roses.

Registration for the Turkey Trot is $30 per person, and includes a long sleeve T-shirt and post race-refreshments. Medals will be awarded for winners for this chip-timed race. Volunteers are needed as well. Registration forms are available online at www.roselle5k.com and at Village Hall.

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