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March/April 1997 Edition
Village Revenues and Expenditures: An Overview
Hydrant Flushing to begin March 17
Hepatitis B Vaccination Required Before Entering School in Fall
Solid Waste Agency Update
Safety Tips From the Fire Department
Free Health Check-Ups
Pavillion Senior Center Programs & Services
Village Revenues and Expenditures: An Overview
Heve you ever wondered how the property tax you pay relates to the services you receive from the Village of Wheeling? For every $100 you pay to the County Collector, the village receives $9.10. The remainder goes to the school districts, County, and special districts listed on your bill (Graph A). As the village is in the midst of its budget planning cycle for FY 1997/98, a quick review of the revenues and expenditures of the village may be helpful.
As Graph B indicates, the major cost for the village for FY 97/98 is, as it has been, the cost of personnel. This includes police officers, firemen, public works employees and administrative personnel. The next largest expenditure is in the capital outlay and capital improvements, which are the costs of purchasing vehicles, operating equipment, land acquisition, and infrastructure improvements through-out the village. As you can see, the village has a relatively small debt service requirement, which reflects the low level of borrowing in the past and an attempt to "pay as you go" for various improvements.
Unlike many of the other districts which appear on your tax bill which must rely heavily on the property tax, the village has a variety of revenue sources to alleviate its use of this tax. As Graph B indicates, although the largest single source is the property tax, the village receives substantial revenue from the local sales tax (shop Wheeling!), the local share of the state income tax, water and sewer fees, investment income on our fund balances, and other miscellaneous sources.
A public hearing on the FY 1997/98 Annual Budget is scheduled for Monday evening, April 21, 1997, during the regular Village Board meeting.
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Hydrant Flushing to begin March 17
The Water Division will be flushing fire hydrants throughout the village during March and April. The flushing is scheduled to begin on March 17 (weather permitting) between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. and will continue through April until all portions of the water distribution system are completed.
Signs will be posted in areas designated for flushing one day in advance of the work.
The flushing is an important preventative maintenance program and is undertaken to remove particulate matter and corrosion from the system.
Residents may notice a slightly lower pressure and discoloration of their water during the flushing program; however, the water will be completely safe to drink. Scott Lark, Supervisor of the Water Division, recommends that residents check the color of the water before doing laundry in order to prevent any staining.
Should you have any concerns regard-ing the flushing program, please contact the Public Works Department at 459-2624 weekdays between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
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Hepatitis B Vaccination Rquired Before Entering School in Fall
If you have a child entering a child care or preschool program below Kindergarten level or entering fifth grade in the fall, you need to know that the State Health Codes that require immunizations have been amended. The Hepatitis B vaccination series is now one of the required immunizations that must be completed.
The Cook County Department of Public Health and the Wheeling Township immunization clinics will administer the entire Hepatitis B series to those children required to complete it to enter a day care or child care program below Kindergarten level or fifth grade in the fall. The complete series takes six months to complete.
Children not required to have the series will not receive the entire series from these agencies. They may, however, receive the second and third vaccinations of the series after they have received the initial immunization from a private physician. When taking advantage of this opportunity, be sure to know when the initial, and if applicable, the second vaccination was administered.
If you have questions about this vaccination, or about times and locations of the clinics, contact the Cook County Department of Public Health at (708) 445-2490. Information about the Wheeling Township immunization clinic can be obtained by calling 259-7730.
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Solid Waste Agency Update
The Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) has received local and state approval for the Northwest Cook County Balefill (Balefill) which is to be constructed on an abandoned strip mine in northern Cook County. After Cook County had already approved the Balefill in 1987, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), which had consistently taken the position that it did not have jurisdiction over the Balefill site, reversed itself and asserted jurisdiction over 17.6 acres of rainwater-filled trenches and ruts on the property which it says are used by migratory birds. SWANCC has twice applied to the Corps for a permit to fill these seasonal ponds and construct the Balefill. The Corps has denied both permit applications.
SWANCC filed a lawsuit in December of 1994 against the Corps to overturn its unjust decisions which have denied SWANCC's right to put in place a cost effective, environmentally sound, and long-term solution to a local problem. SWANCC expects a ruling on the lawsuit this year.
In February of 1994, SWANCC opened the Wheeling Township Transfer Station (WTTS) in the Village of Glenview. This 82,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility receives refuse from SWANCC communities, including the Village of Wheeling, and compresses the waste into "bales." Along with source reduction and recycling, baling reduces the volume of disposed waste by approximately 70%.
In order to cover the cost of "baling" the garbage at the WTTS and disposing of it at an area landfill (until such time as the Balefill is developed), residential units served by the village contractor are assessed a SWANCC "tipping" charge. This charge, currently $4.48 per residential unit per month, is included on the quarterly bills prepared and mailed by the village's authorized solid waste hauler, Waste Management-Northwest. Once collected by the hauler, the proceeds from this charge are remitted to the village which, in turn, remits payment to the Solid Waste Agency.
Effective March 1,1997, all residential units in the village, including all multi-family apartments and condominiums, will be assessed a SWANCC "debt service" charge of $1.35 per month. This charge, to be imposed and collected through the water billing process, is for the fixed costs (primarily bond principal and interest payments) of the SWANCC disposal facilities. This charge is being collected via water billing to ensure a fair and equitable distribution of the village's total fixed financial obligation to SWANCC.
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Safety Tips From the Fire Department
Several years ago in a neighboring, community, a young child playing with a lighter ignited his family home. Despite the heroic efforts of police of fleers and firefighters, the child perished and the home was completely destroyed. The problem is a serious one and, sadly, statistics indicate that it is an increasing problem here in Wheeling.
Over the past year, several home fires occurred within the Village of Wheeling that were found to be caused by children playing with matches or lighters. Fortunately, there were no serious injuries in those fires, but there was extensive damage to several of the houses involved. It is natural for young children to be fascinated by fire, but this curiosity can lead to deadly consequences.
Younger children do not understand the potential danger they face if they play with matches or lighters. For this reason, the Wheeling Fire Department offers the following advice to parents, grandparents, and guardians of children:
Only through a cooperative effort among parents, grandparents, guardians, and the fire department can fires caused by young children playing with matches and lighters be prevented. Additionally, make sure your home has operating smoke detectors on each level, as well as within each room (excluding bathrooms, garage, and kitchen). The chance of survival is greatly increased by early detection even in the event of an accidental fire caused by children. The problem is real. The consequences are serious. Together we can prevent this type of tragedy from happening in Wheeling.
Check Your Gas Appliance Connectors
Does your home have a natural gasfired oven, stove, or clothes dryer? If so, it is most likely connected to the main natural gas line within your home by a flexible appliance connector. Over time these appliance connectors may become corroded, damaged, or brittle. This can result in a failure of the appliance connector and the eventual release of natural gas into your home. The result can be a catastrophic fire or explosion. To prevent this problem, homeowners are strongly encouraged to:
Proper appliance connectors can be obtained from most local hardware and home improvement stores, as well as from most plumbing and heating contractors. With a proper inspection, maintenance, and replacement program, appliance connectors will provide many years of safe service to you and your family.
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Free Health Check-Ups
The Cook County Department of Pub-lic Health's Mobile Health Clinics, known as the Wellness on Wheels and Mammo-gram Van, are coming to the Wheeling Municipal Center, 255 West Dundee Road, March 11, 1997. The clinics pro-vide a variety of free medical service to people who qualify financially. For further information about the qual-ifications for this free service, contact the Cook County Department of Public Health at (847) 818-2860, 8:45 a.m. until 4:15 p.m., Monday through Friday. SPACE IS LIMITED AND APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED.
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Pavillion Senior Center Programs & Services
199 N. FIRST STREET · 459-2670
PROGRAMS & SERVICES
Serving Citizens Age 55+
The Pavilion Senior Center offers a wide variety of services for area residents age 55+, as well as social, recreational and educational programs.
On-going programs include: Crafts; Current Events; Educational Forums; Book Reviews; Library Lending; Chorus; Dances; Pot Luck Dinners; Bridge; Pinochle; Aerobic and Stretch Exercise; Yoga; plus Special Events and Trips.
SPECIAL EVENTS
55 ALIVE - A 2-part course by AARPThurs 3/6 and 3/13, 9 a.m. - I p.m. Successful completion may make you eligible for a rate reduction on your car insurance. You must attend both sessions to receive certification Registration is limited, call 459-2670. Send check - $8 payable to AARP - to Pavilion.
RULES OF THE ROAD - A Secretary of State's class to review for the written license exam. FREE but call to register -Thursday 3/27, 10 a.m. to Noon.
TAX ASSISTANCE - Wednesdays,3/5 -419, 9 a.m. - 12 Noon. Call for your needed appointment 459-2670.
TELEPHONE REASSURANCE - Would you like someone to call you every day (Mon through Fri.) to see how you are doing? If we do not make contact, we will follow up and make sure everything is all right. For more info or to request this service, please call Pavilion at 459-2670.
MEN'S CLUB BREAKFAST- Fri.3/14 and 4/11, 9 a.m. $2.00. Join us for breakfast at 9:00 a.m. and a program at 9:30 a.m. 3/14 Golf Instructor Mitch Fox,4/14 "Community Policing" by Chief Haegar.
POT LUCK LUNCHES & PROGRAMS -Thurs.3/6 and 4/3,12 Noon. Please call and let us know what you will bring. Program 3/6 "Facts About Backs" I :00 p.m. by Dr. Neal Perlman.
ST. PATRICK'S DAY LUNCHEON- Mon. 3/17, 12 Noon. Enjoy Corned Beef and Cabbage by Kissanes and music by the Jerry Dittman Combo. Fee $7.00.
"IRISH DANCERS"- Program by Indian Trails Library at Pavilion, Mon. 3/17, 7:00 p.m. Please call to register.
BOOK REVIEW - Thurs. 3/20 at l :00 p.m. Call to register 459-2670.
STATE HEALTH INSURANCE PRORAM (SHIP) - 413, 414, 4/10 & 4/11, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. SHIP Volunteer Counselor Classes at Pavilion. If you'd like to learn how to help Seniors with Medicare and Medi-Gap Insurance problems, sign up and learn to be an Insurance Counselor 459-2670.
YIDDISH FOLK SONG CONCERT - Sun. 4/6 1:30 p.m. Guest singer Adele Becker, sponsored by Congregation Beth AM. To register call 349-2670.
VOLUNTEER LUNCH - Thurs. 4/17, 12 Noon. Lunch by Golden Chef, entertainment by Susan Kohl-Jankowski, "Treasured Toppers" (Hat Show).
CARING HEARTS - Friendly Visitors - The mission of "Caring Hearts" is to visit the homebound Village of Wheeling elders to make them feel cared about and safer in their own homes. Volunteers will go out in teams of two to visit our homebound friends who may be recovering from illness or who may just need some friends to talk to. The Caring Hearts will reach out to all Pavilion Members and Village of Wheeling residents ages 55+. If you would like more information, to be visited, or be a visitor, please call Nancy Janssen at 459-2670.
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