Wednesday, 22 March 2017
Trustees Threaten To Drown Water Rate Reductions
Last night (March 21, 2017) at the committee of the whole meeting I recommend a $1 per 1000 gallons reduction in water rates.
This recommendation was based on what was promised to residents when rates were increased by $2 to the current $7.50 per 1000 gallons.
At the 2015 meeting it was stated that the increase to $7.50 per 1000 gallons was to pay for the water treatment plant improvements and if loan forgiveness occurred, the increase is not required.
Sauk Village has received some forgiveness however, not 100% and only approx. $900K is left of the $4.8 million loan.
I expected contentious and lengthily debate which, is why I came to the meeting prepared to answer questions concerning the reasons for the reduction in rates. Trustee’s discussed infrastructure, keeping the money for other (pet) projects, setting up accounts to place the money and Lake Michigan water however, we all know what happens when politicians see extra money.
Sauk Village has too many residents on fixed incomes and these residents demanded that their elected officials keep their word. By returning the first dollar next week and returning the second dollar when the loan is completely paid off.
This item will be placed on the next agenda for approval however, some trustees have already mentioned tabling this before it comes to a vote or trying to muster up enough votes to kill the motion on the floor.
Below is some of the information shared with trustees for the reasoning / supporting data to reduce rates.
Infrastructure Improvements Under This Administration
•Created legislation assigning responsibility of delinquent water/sewer payments to owners of property
•Infrastructure
Projects
•Reduction in Water
Main Breaks
•2012
– 45•2013 -41
•2014 – 13
•2015 – 17
•2016 -15
•Main
Valve Replacements
•2012
-2016 – 9
•Fire
Hydrants
•2012
-2017 - Average of 7 hydrants repaired or replaced a year•94 Reported when elected
•35 Repaired under this administration
•61 Pending as of March 17, 2017
Friday, 17 March 2017
Thursday, 16 March 2017
Meet the Mayor - March 18, 2017
This Saturday will be the last "Meet the Mayor" prior to the April 4th election.
During this event as always I'll take questions from residents however, we'll use this last meet and greet to recall all the work that has been done in just four short years.
Meet the Mayor
Location: Sauk Village Municipal Center
Date: March 18, 2017
Time: 9am - 11am
Sauk Village Police Department Board Meeting Report - March 14, 2017
Sauk Village Police Department Board Meeting Report
March 14, 2017
By: Police Chief Robert Kowalski
-CalCom Report: For
a period between 2/28/2017 and 3/14/2017 the police department
received 540 calls for service.
-Police Service Case Summary: During
the period of 2/28/2017 thru 3/14/2017 the Sauk Village Police
Department had a total of 23 arrests.
-Cases of Note:
On 3/10/2017
Sauk Village Police along with the South Suburban Emergency Response Team
(SSERT) executed a search warrant on the 1800 blk of East 218th Pl. After SSERT secured the scene a search of the
residence took place with K9 Falco. Drug
contraband was recovered and the individuals living in the residence were
charged accordingly.
-Letters:
On March 2nd
while I attended the Bloom Trail High School Safety Committee meeting I
received four letters of appreciation from the Bloom Trail Truancy
Officer. The letters of appreciation
were for the assistance provided to the Trauncy Officer by Sgt. Mieszczak,
Officer Hufnagl, Officer White and Officer Morris.
End
Report.
Sauk Village Senior Committee Meeting Report - March 14, 2017
Sauk Village Senior Committee Meeting Report
March 14, 2017
Reminder, Bloom Township Senior Community Lunch Program
luncheon ‘Hula Hula’ is tomorrow Wednesday, March 15th at the Serbian Social
Center, 18550 Stony Island, Lansing. Tickets for the Tuesday, April 11th
luncheon (last luncheon for the season) with ‘The Incognito’s’ will go on sale
at the luncheon.
Senior Department is taking appointments for AARP tax
preparation. Openings are still available for several trips again this
year. Call (708) 754-9400 for appointment and/or information.
Affordable transportation available within the township, call (708) 754-8200 a
couple of days prior to an event, there is no charge to the Community Luncheon.
Golden Agers meeting at Jones Memorial Community Center
tomorrow, March 15, 2017 at 220 15th St., Chicago Heights, Social hour at
10:00 a.m., 10:30 meeting and lunch served at 11:30a.m. Golden Agers will
be donating a Theme Basket of Chocolates for the Brotherhood Banquet.
Funds raised from the raffle will benefit scholarship ($1,000 each) for high
school seniors from Bloom or Bloom Trail. Lunch reservation, call (708)
757-5395. Annual dues are $5.00 and lunch $5.00.
AgeOptions and South Suburban Senior Services, Catholic
Charities will be holding a ‘Fraud Prevention Fair’ this Friday, March
17th from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at the Josephine P. Argento Senior Center, 1700
Memorial Dr., Calumet City. Bring your old Medicare Summary Notices or
other personal documents to be shredded – a secured drop boxes will be on site.
Fraud Bingo will be played.
All senior citizens (50+ years), regardless of residency are
welcome to attend the every Friday 12:30-3:30 p.m. Senior Open Activity.
Bottled water and light refreshments are available. ‘Rummikub’ tile game
is very popular with the attendees. However, we have other games are available or you made bring your own game
or craft.
The next Saturday senior open activity will be held on March 25th (4th Saturday) at 5:00
p.m. (doors open at 4:00 p.m.) participants are asked to bring appetizers or
finger type foods to share.
Fun Club Candidate’s Forum Saturday, March 25th – doors open
at 12:00 p.m., see flyer for details.
Space still open for Chili Cook Off and chefs (volunteers) are needed. On Saturday, March 18, 2017, the Senior Committee will host its 9th
Annual Chili Cook Off’.
In closing, the Senior Committee meets every second Thursday at 7:00
p.m.
Sauk Village Fire Department Village Board Meeting Report - March 14, 2017
Sauk Village Fire Department Village Board Meeting Report
March 14, 2017
By: Fire Chief Al Stoffregen
Over the past 2 weeks, the fire department responded
to 15 calls.
- 3 - AMB/PD ASSIST
- 4 - FIRE ALARMS
- 3 - LIFT ASSIST
- 1 - WIRES DOWN
- 1 - GAS LEAK
- 2 - VEHICLE ACCIDENT (10-50)
- 1 - PREMISE CHECK
In closing the department continues training on the newest engine and we're on schedule to have it on service by March 20th.
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