Village of McCullom Lake April 2022 Newsletter

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By Village of McCullom Lake

Mar 29, 2022

2022 Vehicle stickers should have been displayed by March 31st 2022

If you are still hesitant due to the current pandemic, all the same accommodations are still available to you.

Vehicle Sticker and sewer payments can still be dropped off in the Village drop box, located outside of the building, or payments can be made online.

Vehicle sticker forms will still be located underneath the drop box.

We will mail stickers to the address provided on the forms

As of December 30th 2021 Debit and Credit card payments will be charged a convenience fee.

Hall Rental

The Village Hall is available to rent wherever there are openings. Prices vary from being a village resident, or not. Other prices vary as well so if anyone is interested please contact the Village Hall.

You can also find information here,

https://voml.org/village-hall-rental

April 2022

April 10th- Easter Egg hunt

1PM SHARP

April 12th- E-Waste Pick Up

April 13th- Spring Leaf Pick Up

April 17th-Easter

April 25th-Village Board Meeting

April 25th- Sewer Bills Due

April 2022 Birthday's

April 1st-Becky Fritz

April 4th- Rebecca Arendarczyk

April 7th- Donna Gates

April 15th- Mary Major

April 21st- Mike Froggy Fritz

April 27th- Nancy Matthesius

Share your special occasions with us! Whether it be a new baby, birthday, anniversary or a special announcement, we'll recognize your happy event! Give us a call to get your event on our list.

815-385-2211

mccullomlake@comcast.net

Business owners

If you'd like to promote any special promotions or events in upcoming newsletters, please contact the Village Office at 815-385-2211 or email us at mccullomlake@comcast.net

Yard Waste Pickup starts April 1st through November 30th

E-Waste Pickup

4/12/2022

You can have 1 TV or monitor plus 5 other electronic items.

Spring Leaf Pickup

4/13/2022

Be sure to rake loose leaves to curb/street side. Any leaves in ditches or farther than 2 feet from the street and not at least 3 feet from obstructions will not be collected.

April 10th Easter Egg hunt

McCullom Lake beach/park

Make sure to be there Early so you can properly participate!

The Easter Egg Hunt starts at 1PM SHARP

Spring Fling Golf Cart Poker Run!

May 15th

More information to come!

Village Reminders

Refuse and unkempt properties around the Village

A cluttered yard is more than just unsightly; it can be extremely dangerous for its inhabitants and neighbors.

Untrimmed grass, refuse strewn about, poorly disposed containers and metallic objects lying all around can and will attract rodents of all shapes and sizes. It shouldn't have to be stressed that these rodents could be diseased and deranged.

These metallic objects and containers can also be a safety concern for children and adults.

Any unauthorized accumulation of refuse on any premises is a nuisance and is prohibited

Failure to remove any existing accumulation of refuse within 15 days after notice by the health and welfare department or police officer, shall be deemed a violation of this division. Warnings will be written out to anyone found in violation.

McCullom Lake Police Department follows the McHenry County Ordinance on public nuisances in regards to barking dogs, which states;

§ 8.04.870 PUBLIC NUISANCES.

K. Barking Dogs: No owner or person in the possession, custody or control of a dog, shall allow the dog to bark, whine, or howl continuously for a period longer than 15 minutes, intermittently for a period in excess of two hours, or between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., so as to disturb the peace, quiet or repose, or be audible to another person of ordinary sensibility.

Under no circumstances shall signage be attached to existing signage, street signs, utility poles, traffic signal devices, etc. Any signage attached to existing signage in violation of this article shall be subject to a fine of up to $75.00 per day per violation. All signage shall be removed within 24 hours of the completion of the sale. Signage not removed within that time period shall be subject to a fine of up to $75.00 per day per violation. Each day signage remains posted in violation of this article shall constitute a new violation subject to additional fines.

Garbage Cans

Please remember not to place garbage containers out before 4:00 PM on Mondays before garbage removal, and to have them put away by 11:55 PM after garbage has been picked up. This ordinance will be police-enforced.

Speed Limit

Please note that 20 mph is the speed limit on all village streets. The McCullom Lake police strictly enforce this law for the safety of our residents. In addition, a stop sign means a complete STOP!

Burning Ordnance

The Village of McCullom Lake has adopted the McHenry County Burning Ordinance, which is much more restrictive than the previous Village ordinance. There is no burning allowed within 100 feet of a habitable structure or 50 feet from a non-inhabitable structure. There is absolutely no burning of leaves, grass clippings or other yard waste. There is no burning of any construction waste, or any material other than campfire logs. Campfires are restricted to a pit not more than three feet across. An adult over 18 must be present at all fires. McHenry Township has a brush drop-off point. You may call 815-385-5605 for further information.

Fireworks

Illegal Fireworks are not allowed in the Village of McCullom Lake. Violators will be ticketed.

Sec. 8-111. - Possession of fireworks.

It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly possess illegal fireworks within the village limits. Any person who knowingly possess illegal fireworks within the village limits shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

The McHenry County Mental Health Board (MCMHB) needs your MCHELP! Funded in part through an anonymous donor supporting the Community Foundation for McHenry County (CFMC), the MCHELP Mobile App launched in October of 2016. Since launching MCHELP, the CFMC and the MCMHB partnered to market MCHELP as a primary tool and resource assisting McHenry County residents in meeting mental health needs. MCMHB is now taking the lead in promoting awareness of this valuable resource. MCHELP allows for anonymous texting with immediate response from a licensed professional, direct connection to the McHenry County Crisis Line, and a link to the MCMHB’s Local Service Directory. As the combined stressors, the global nature of the pandemic, the isolation and social distancing, unemployment, and various other COVID-19 related issues are taking their toll, now more than ever we must emphasize the importance of our mental health. While MCHELP was originally intended for teens in crisis situations, one does not need to be in crisis or a teenager to use the service. The MCMHB encourages the use of MCHELP for anyone with concerns about a friend or loved one and need support in getting them help. Anyone can get quick access to critical and vital McHenry County support by downloading the MCHELP app via Google Play or Apple’s iTunes. Included is a flash drive with promotional materials to help spread the word about MCHELP in any of the following ways: • Post the MCHELP Animation via Website and/or Social Media • Highlight MCHELP on electronic billboards • Feature MCHELP in Newsletters and Communications • Display and Distribute the MCHELP Flyer or Poster • Host and Encourage Download Days/Events • REPEAT! The more we spread the word, the healthier our community! We all play a part in reducing mental health stigma and fostering a recovery ready community.

Health Dept. Covid/vaccine information can be found HERE

Do you Need Help With Your Heat And Electric Bills?

The McHenry County Housing Authority may be able to help.

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) may be able to assist you with money towards your utility bills if you are income eligible.

There is no need to be past due on bills, and they will also provide past due rent assistance. RESIDENCE DO NOT NEED A SHUT-OFF NOTICE FROM THE UTILITY COMPANY OR A 5-DAY NOTICE FROM THEIR LANDLORD TO APPLY. LIHEAP is NOT counting any stimulus money received or the $600 additional Federal Unemployment benefits as income.

Here is a link on "How to Apply"

You can contact The McHenry County Housing Authority at 815-338-7752, Or go to the McHenry County Housing Authority website HERE

ComEd has worked with the state and other utilities on a proposal to help families and communities who are still struggling to recover from the economic challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic. While the proposal involves all utilities in Illinois, ComEd’s package will:

Extend the suspension of disconnections and the waiver of new, late payment charges until either the state moves to Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois plan or Aug. 1st, whichever comes first,

Create additional bill-assistance options for eligible low-income customers,

Provide more flexible payment options for customers for an extended period of time, and

Waive certain deposits and fees for an extended period. Customers who are challenged in paying their outstanding balances and electric bills should contact ComEd’s customer care team as soon as possible at 800-334-7661, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. to take advantage of new and existing assistance options. More information is also available at ComEd.com/CARE.

Nicor Assistance please click HERE

LOCAL EVENTS & LINKSMcHenry Township General Website: www.mchenrytownship.com

Recycling Event McHenry Township Bldg.

8-12 noon

3rd Saturday of each month

Recycle your electronics, brush piles, etc.

Call 815-385-3076

McHenry County

General website:https://www.mchenrycountyil.gov/

McHenry County Dept. of Health

General Website: www.mcdh.infoState Governor Governor

J.B. Pritzker