Woodstock City Manager's Newsletter

Woodstock City Manager’s Newsletter

Volume 7, Issue 2 February 2019

CAROLINE RHEA Comedian & Actress Saturday, February 16th 8:00 PM Caroline Rhea, stand-up comedian and actress, brings a fresh, smart and spontaneous approach to all of her work. In 1989, Caroline ventured to New York to start her career in stand-up comedy. Playing nightly gigs at New York's venerable clubs, Caroline's status quickly grew and she became an integral part of the city's comedy scene. For the last seventeen years, Caroline has continued to perform to sold-out audiences in top comedy clubs all over the USA and Canada. In addition to her comedy tours she has played a host of roles on TV and film with movie credits including, "The Perfect Man", "Man on the Moon" the story of the late comedian Andy Kaufman, "Christmas with the Kranks”, and "Ready to Rumble." In the world of television she is well remembered for her starring role as Aunt Hilda on The WB's sitcom "Sabrina the Teenage Witch”, and as host of "The Caroline Rhea Show." An Evening with Caroline Rhea brings all her comedic talents to bear on the historic Woodstock Opera House stage, and will be an event to remember.

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WEEKLY EVENTS Monday Coffee with the Chief * 7 pm * Woodstock Police Station (2/11)

Tuesdays English Conversation Club * 10 am * Library Drop-in Download Sessions * 7 pm * Library Senior’s Coffee * 1 pm * Stage Left Café Business Owners Meeting * 6 pm * Stage Left Café (2nd Tuesday - 2/12)

Wednesdays Stage Leftovers * 7:30 pm * Stage Left Café (2/27)

Thursday Drop-in Download Sessions * 10 am * Library Originals Open Mic * 7:30 pm * Stage Left Café (2/21)

Fridays Jazz Nights * 8 pm * Stage Left Café (2/1 & 2/15) Open Mic Nights * 7:30 pm * Stage Left Café (2/8 & 2/22)

Saturdays Farmer’s Market * 8 am * McHenry County Fair Grounds 1st & 3rd Saturdays (2/2 & 2/16) Second Saturday Concert Series * 8 pm * Stage Left Café (2/9) Stage Left Comedy Cafe * 8 pm * Stage Left Café (2/23)

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The City of Woodstock is accepting applications for year-round positions with the following Departments: Public Works Department: Full-Time Sewer & Water Maintenance Worker I – Public Works Department: The City of Woodstock is accepting applications for a full-time Sewer & Water Maintenance Worker I with the Public Works Department. Position performs manual labor and operates vehicles and equipment in the maintenance and repair of sanitary sewer collection and water distribution systems. The work is performed under the supervision of the Sewer & Water Maintenance Foreman and Superintendent. Position normally works Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm, with on-call hours on a rotating basis, possible emergency overtime after hours and weekends required. Salary and Benefits: Starting salary rate is $17.31 per hour in accordance with current Union contract. Position includes eligibility for full benefits package of group health insurance, benefit time and IMRF retirement plan. Application Deadline: Friday, February 15, 2019 at 5:00pm. Woodstock Opera House Department:  Limited Part-Time Stage Left Café/Box Office Workers – Woodstock Opera House: The City of Woodstock is accepting applications for limited part-time Stage Left Café/Box Office Workers with the Woodstock Opera House. This dual position will perform duties pertaining to Front of House activities including work in sales, customer service, receptions, and public relations. Examples of duties include: ticket sales; concessions sales; recording information to a database; processing cash/credit card payments; stocking of inventory; audience/patron relations; and maintaining a clean and organized work space. This limited part-time position will work approximately 12-20 hours per week, and may include daytime, evenings and weekends. Pay rate: $9.57 per hour. There are no additional benefits provided. Application Deadline: Friday, February 1, 2019 at 5:00pm.

The City of Woodstock is accepting applications for Summer Seasonal Positions with the following Departments: Woodstock Recreation Department:  American Red Cross Certified Lifeguards, WSI Instructors, Swim Aides: These positions provide safety and instruction to swimmers at Woodstock Water Works pool and work days, evenings and weekends, dependent on pool attendance and weather. Lifeguards ensure the safety and health of all pool patrons, while WSI Instructors and Aides provide proper instruction/teaching for all City of Woodstock Recreation Department swimming lessons. Minimum age is 16. Candidates must attach copies of certification to application, or must show proof of certification by program orientation date in late Spring. Pay rate to be determined but will be at least: $8.46/hour (Certified Lifeguards); $8.67/hour (Certified Instructors); $8.25/hour (Aides). Application Deadline: Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at 5:00pm.

 Playground Program Counselors: Counselors interact with and supervise a group of 8-12 children, ages 4-12 years, in a recreational setting. This position requires planning, implementing, and evaluating daily activities, and communicating with participants’ parents on a regular basis. Counselors ensure safety of campers at all times. Minimum age is 16. Experience working with elementary school aged children is preferred. This position requires attendance at the training session the first week of June and the ability to work during the entire 7-week session that runs thereafter. Tentative Dates: May 28th – June 2nd (Training Week) and June 3rd –July 19th (Program). Pay rate to be determined but will be at least: $8.25/hour. Application Deadline: Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at 5:00pm. Public Works Department:  Public Works Seasonal Maintenance Workers: These temporary positions perform various manual unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance of City streets, parks and sewer/ water utilities. Positions work under the direction of Superintendents and/or Foremen for the respective divisions of the Public Works Department. These positions work 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Monday - Friday during the specified time period. Parks positions generally begin in late April/early May and run through August, while other divisions generally begin in June. Must be age 18 or over with a valid IL driver’s license and good driving record. Previous construction, landscaping or maintenance experience is preferred. Pay rate to be determined but will be at least: $8.46/hour. Application Deadline: Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at 5:00pm. Building & Zoning Department:  The City of Woodstock is accepting applications for Summer Seasonal Code Enforcement Helpers with the Building & Zoning Department. These positions (two available) perform various tasks associated with the enforcement of the codes and ordinances of the City, such as investigating complaints regarding violations of City codes and property maintenance issues; determining the validity of complaints, documenting violations and advising owners/occupants of actions necessary to correct the conditions; and taking measures to enforce compliance with the applicable codes. Positions work under the direction of the Code Compliance Inspectors and Director of Building & Zoning. These positions work from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday, and generally begin in late May 2019 and run through August 2019. Pay rate is $10.00/ hour. Application Deadline: Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at 5:00pm. Please refer to the City’s website at www.woodstockil.gov and click on the Jobs section for further details on applicable requirements and the application process on the above opportunities. The City of Woodstock is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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WHAT WILL THE CITY DO IF MY MAILBOX OR PARKWAY IS DAMAGED BY A CITY SNOWPLOW?

If an existing mailbox and/or post is accidentally damaged by a City snowplow, the City will repair or replace the mailbox with a standard mailbox and post. Custom mailboxes and/or posts cannot be replaced by the City; a resident can elect (with prior approval) to replace their mailbox and/or post and request a one-time, maximum $75 reimbursement. The City’s Snow Removal Mailbox/Post Replacement policy, which includes details and standards for mailbox placement can be found at here.

Residents should contact the Department of Public Works immediately upon noticing damage to a mailbox, post, or to the public right-of-way at [email protected] or (815) 338-6118.

DOES THE CITY PLOW EVERY ROAD IN TOWN? Public Works staff plows over 117 centerline miles of roadway in the city limits; however, three roadways that run through the city limits are maintained and plowed by the Illinois Department of Transportation. These roadways include US Route 14, IL Route 47, and IL Route 120. Questions regarding plowing on these roads can be directed to IDOT’s local office at (815) 338-4680 or IDOT’s Region 1 office at (847) 705-4401. To report state highway related issues using IDOT’s online reporting system, such as ice, snow, potholes, road debris or other conditions, please visit www.idot.illinois.gov and click ‘Contact’.

DOES THE CITY CLEAR SNOW/ICE FROM PUBLIC SIDEWALKS? With over 100 miles of sidewalk in the City of Woodstock, it is cost prohibitive for the Department of Public Works crews to clear all sidewalks. The City strongly encourages residents to remove snow and ice buildup from pubic sidewalks in front of their homes and property. By not clearing your sidewalk, pedestrian traffic (including school children) may be forced into the street, which is a safety concern for the entire community. Please remove snow and ice buildup from your sidewalks as soon as possible following a winter weather event. Residents looking for consistently clear sidewalks for exercise are invited to use the sidewalks throughout the downtown square. These sidewalks are cleared, salted, and maintained by the Department of Public Works after snowfall events.

COFFEE WITH THE CHIEF COFFEE AT THE CAFÉ Monday, Feb. 11, 2019 Tuesdays 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm 1:00 pm Woodstock Police Department, 656 Lake Avenue Stage Left Café, 125 E Van Buren You are cordially invited to join Chief John Lieb at the WPD for coffee, The City of Woodstock, along with the conversation and an informative Woodstock Recreation Department, program. invite seniors to DROP IN at the Stage Left Café. For further information, please call Tamara Reed at 815-338-6787. For more information on the program, you can contact Monica at 338-4300 or Becky at 338-4363.

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