‘National Night Out’ Community Celebration to Welcome Blackhawks National Anthem Singer Jim Cornelison, August 4th Rolling Meadows’ third annual National the Air One Rescue helicopter. Fireworks Night Out celebration will kick off Tues - will end the evening with a “bang.” day, August 4th, with a stirring rendition Guests will interact with sports mascots of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” courtesy “” and the Chicago Wolves’ of national anthem “Skates,” while enjoying games, giveaways, singer Jim Cornelison. and free snacks (while supplies last). The community-wide event, offering games, “National Night Out is an outstanding fireworks, food, and fun, will take place opportunity for police officers and resi - at the Rolling Meadows Community Cen - dents to come together and build stronger ter (3705 Pheasant Drive), 6 – 8:30 p.m. relationships that enhance the quality of National Night Out will begin with a performance of Following Cornelison’s performance to life we enjoy in Rolling Meadows,” Police The Star-Spangled Banner by Jim Cornelison. begin the festivities, guests will enjoy per - Chief Dave Scanlan says. “We hope every - number of attendees from the prior year formances by the world-famous Jesse one will come out and join us for what is – and believe this year’s celebration is White Tumblers, the Drum sure to be a fun-filled evening.” shaping up to be the most successful yet. Line, and a magician. This marks the third consecutive year Another measure of National Night Out’s The event will also feature law enforce - that Rolling Meadows has hosted a growing success is the support offered by ment vehicle displays, a vehicle extrica - National Night Out celebration. Police the Rolling Meadows business community. tion demonstration by Rolling Meadows officials report that more than 2,000 peo - Northrop Grumman gave event planners a firefighters, and a guest appearance by ple attended last year’s event – double the …continued on page 6

August 1st Community Bike Ride to Cover 5.1 Miles; Event to Feature ‘Family-Friendly’ 1.8 Mile Circuit In This Issue National Night Out to Feature Performance by The Police Department’s August 1st The ride begins at 7 p.m. in the City Hall Chicago Blackhawks Singer Jim Cornelison ...... 1 Community Bike Ride will feature a parking lot. Residents are welcome to August 1st Community Bike Ride to Cover 5.1 Miles; Feature Shorter Circuit for Families ...... 1 family-friendly 1.8-mile route that begin gathering at 6 p.m. The Police Fire Department Updates Automatic Aid winds through the north side of Rolling Department will distribute a limited Agreement with Arlington Heights ...... 2 Meadows, and a second 3.3-mile stretch supply of free bike helmets beforehand. In Photos: Independence Day Celebrates for more experienced riders. Riders may also take advantage of com - Freedom, City’s 60th Birthday ...... 2 plimentary bicycle safety checks. New Tree Plantings Continue City’s Recovery From Emerald Ash Borer ...... 3 Following the event, riders will enjoy free ice cream and water, courtesy of Jewel/Osco. This Month in Rolling Meadows ...... 3 Police to Partner with DEA on September Participants who wish to join the full 5.1- Prescription Drug Take-Back Event ...... 3 mile circuit will enjoy a scenic view of the City Welcomes New Assistant Public City’s cozy residential neighborhoods, Works Director ...... 4 expansive bike path system, and natural Community Garden Expands, Celebrates Second open spaces, Police Commander Tom Successful Growing Season ...... 4 Gadomski explains. Summer Fun Continues in August with Community Events ...... 5 “Our goal was to offer two separate routes Mayor Tom Rooney Elected NWMC President . . .6 Police Chief Dave Scanlan accompanies residents on last that would appeal to riders of all ages and Commemorative Drink Tumblers Available . . . . .6 year’s ride. …continued on page 4

City of Rolling Meadows • www.cityrm.org • 1 Updated Fire Department Auto-Aid Agreement Strengthens Emergency Services for Meadows, Arlington Residents City Council’s July 14th approval of In return, Arlington Heights firefighters amendments to a long-standing automatic serve as first responders to Rolling Mead - aid agreement between the Rolling Mead - ows’ corporate and retail areas in the ows and Arlington Heights Fire Depart - vicinity of Golf and Algonquin Roads. ments strengthens each department’s The type of emergency, such as a fire or ability to deliver effective emergency serv - call for medical assistance, determines ices to residents of both communities, Fire whether an ambulance or fire engine is Chief Scott Franzgrote reports. dispatched. The automatic aid agreement, originally “Auto-aid agreements allow local depart - approved in 1973, is designed to ensure The City’s auto-aid agreement with Arlington Heights ments to pool their resources and create a improves emergency services in both communities. that responders from the closest geo - more regional response model,” Chief graphical fire station location – whether working relationship between both Franzgrote explains, adding that the in Rolling Meadows or Arlington Heights departments. RMFD has auto-aid agreements in place – are dispatched to emergency scenes in with all of its neighbors. “Our auto-aid partnership with Arlington either town. Heights has proven very effective over its “As our communities have grown and In one example of this resource-sharing 42-year existence because we know each changed, we’ve adjusted the agreement to approach, the agreement calls for Rolling other so well,” Chief Franzgrote says. “We meet new challenges. Our efforts also ensure Meadows firefighters to respond first to enjoy excellent relationships with their that the agreement is fair and equitable for emergencies at Arlington Park Racetrack personnel and share the same EMS proto - taxpayers in both communities,” he adds. and the areas bordered by Northwest cols. Most importantly, the agreement Highway, Wilke Road, Rohlwing Road, The ease with which the amended agree - helps each department deliver faster, and Euclid Avenue. ment was approved speaks to the strong more responsive services to residents.

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Independence Day Parade Celebrates Freedom, City’s 60th Birthday An old-fashioned community parade that wound its way through Rolling Meadows’ tree-lined neighborhood streets was the perfect way for residents to celebrate America’s independence and the City’s 60th Anniversary. The July 4th event featured marching bands and local community organizations, including Rolling Meadows Park District (A) and Rolling Meadows Youth Baseball (B), decorated vehicles and floats (C and D), and much more. The parade’s younger spectators took home candy and other sweet treats passed out by participants (E), while the City’s Celebrate 60! Committee publicly unveiled its birthday cake float (F) to commemorate Rolling Meadows’ 60th anniversary of incorporation.

2 • August 2015 • E-News & Views EAB Infestation Recovery Continues: 500-Plus This Month New Trees to Join City’s Urban Forest This Year in Rolling Meadows The Public Works Department expects to City’s tree replacement program. The let - plant more than 500 new trees through - ter includes information on species selec - August 1st – CornFest , 11 am – out Rolling Meadows this year, as part of tion and opportunities for residents to 7 pm, Community Church (2720 an ongoing program to replace trees purchase larger trees, if desired. Kirchoff Rd); Community Bike destroyed by the Emerald Ash Borer bee - Ride , 6 pm, City Hall The City’s ash tree removal and replace - tle (EAB), Assistant City Forester Graham ment efforts have taken place on City- Strebler reported to City Council in June. August 4th – National Night Out , owned public land, such as parkways and 6 – 8:30 pm, Community Center Crews planted 260 easements. Ash trees (3705 Pheasant Dr) new trees during located on private spring, with another property, park lands, August 6th – Adjudication Hearing 260-275 trees and wooded lots are (Parking) , 2 pm, City Hall expected to join the also at risk for EAB August 7th – Meadows Cruise City’s “urban forest” infestation. Night , 5 – 8 pm, Meadows Christian this fall. Emerald Ash Borer Residents should Fellowship (2401 Kirchoff Rd); 8th “By the end of 2015, identify ash trees on Annual Duck Derby , 6:30 pm, Nel - approximately 85% of our Ash trees will their properties and watch for evidence of son Sports Complex (3900 Owl Dr) have been removed,” Strebler said, leav - the non-native beetle’s presence, includ - ing roughly 300 ash trees for removal in ing damage to upper branches, unusual August 10th – Board of Fire & Police 2016. “The majority of the trees that have woodpecker damage and “D”-shaped Commissioners , 9 am, City Hall been removed were replaced within 10 holes on a tree’s trunk. August 11th – Crime Stoppers , months.” EAB informational brochures are available 5:30 pm; City Council Meeting , The City is replacing ash trees with new, at the Public Works Department, 3900 7:30 pm, both at City Hall 1.5” trunk-diameter trees at no charge to Berdnick Street. Additional information is August 12th – Urban Affairs homeowners. Residents whose parkway available on the “News Updates” section Committee , 5:45 pm, City Hall trees are scheduled to be removed will of the Department’s Webpage, receive a letter informing them of the www.cityrm.org/PublicWorks . August 13th – Adjudication Hearing , 1 pm, City Hall August 14th – Meadows Cruise Purchase 2015-16 Vehicle Stickers Night , 5 – 8 pm, Meadows Christian to Avoid $100 Police Citation Fellowship (2401 Kirchoff Rd) Motorists who have not displayed their 2015-16 vehicle stickers August 18th – City Council Commit - and wish to avoid a $100 ticket should purchase new stickers tee of the Whole , 7:30 pm, City Hall online at the City’s Website, www.cityrm.org, or in person at City August 20th – Adjudication Hear - Hall. ing (Red Light) , 2 pm, City Hall, Sticker costs doubled following this year’s June 30th purchase deadline. Water bills due Late fee prices start at $60, based on vehicle classification. Per City ordinance, motorists who do not display a current vehicle sticker are subject to a $100 police citation. August 21st – Meadows Cruise Night , 5 – 8 pm, Meadows Christian Sticker sales generate approximately $500,000 annually for Rolling Meadows’ street Fellowship (2401 Kirchoff Rd) maintenance programs. This year’s sticker design (shown), created by Kimball Hill School student Paige Cosico, commemorates the City’s 60th Anniversary. August 22nd – Farmers & Food Trucks , 10 am – 2 pm, City Hall August 25th – City Council Meeting , Police to Host Free Prescription Drug ‘Take- 7:30 pm, City Hall Back” Event at Old Public Works Building, August 28th – Meadows Cruise Safely dispose of old and unused prescription medications Saturday, September 26th, Night , 5 – 8 pm, Meadows Christian when the Rolling Meadows Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administra - Fellowship (2401 Kirchoff Rd) tion host a National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day event at the Old Public Works Building (3200 Central Road). August 29th – 60th Anniversary Ice Cream Social , 12 – 1 pm, Drop off medications anytime between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. For more information, call Waverly Park the 24-hour Police Department Help Desk at 847-255-2416.

City of Rolling Meadows • www.cityrm.org • 3 New Assistant Public Works Director Rob Horne Credits ‘Incredible Staff’ for Department’s Service Approach New Assistant Public Works Director Rob job. Department vehicles inadvertently Streets Department, Horne arrived in June with nearly 25 blocked the driveway of a resident who where he was its first years of public service experience, but had just returned from the grocery store full-time employee. freely admits he was “taken aback” by the and parked a bit further down the street. Rob Horne “My heart has always level of service Department employees “I watched one of our seasonal employees been in public works. There is a pride provide to Rolling Meadows residents. – without being asked – walk over and that comes from working together to “There is a dynamic here that is not help this resident carry her groceries into solve all kinds of problems at all-hours found very often in other communities,” the house,” Horne recalls with amaze - of the day,” Rob explains. “It’s a great he says. “The staff here are incredible. It’s ment. “It was confirmation that I had experience being able to help people for their knowledge of Department’s opera - joined a very special department.” a living. I’m thrilled to be here and look tions and commitment to customer serv - forward to being part of such a great Rob brings a diverse background in ice that distinguishes them. It’s also what team.” municipal service to his new position. He separates Rolling Meadows’ Public Works spent the past 21 years in the Village of Away from work, Rob enjoys running, from other communities.” Lincolnshire, where he served as a utility cycling, and coaching his 10-year-old Case in point: Horne remembers an event worker, Building & Engineering Inspec - son’s baseball team. He and his wife, that occurred during an underground tor, and Engineering Supervisor. He Diane, will celebrate their 25th wedding utility dig on one of his first days on the began his career in Hawthorn Woods’ anniversary later this year.

Harvest Party to Celebrate Expanded Community Garden’s Second Season The Rolling Meadows Community Gar - To accommodate “growing” interest, the den’s second successful growing season garden expanded this spring to feature 24 will culminate later this month with an individual parcels. end-of-season harvest party for members, Alderman Banger says that several mem - 5th Ward Alderman and project organizer bers turned this most recent growing sea - Rob Banger reports. son into a family affair by bringing their “The harvest party will give our members grandchildren along to garden with them. an opportunity to share the fruits – or, Meanwhile, two teenagers, both of whom more specifically, the vegetables – of their he calls “green-thumbed enthusiasts,” have labor,” Alderman Banger explains. “We’ve each been tending their own parcels. The Community Garden expanded this year to accom - had a good season with a lot of new faces.” Garden members are already looking for - modate additional participants. The Garden, created last year on a City- ward to next season, with plans under - grow,” Alderman Banger adds. owned parcel of land along Salt Creek in way to host a mid-winter seed exchange. downtown Rolling Meadows, features 4’ x They also look forward to welcoming For more information, visit www.rmcom - 8’ parcels for use by residents to cultivate “anyone who wants to get involved and munitygarden.com or contact Alderman fresh vegetables, flowers or other plants. learn more about plants and how they Banger at [email protected] .

August 1st Community Bike Ride …continued from page 1 skill levels,” he says. “Families with younger children may prefer to complete the 1.8-mile route, while those who bike more frequently are welcome to travel the entire course.” The first leg will travel through the north end of town, then bring riders back to City Hall. Participants who continue the ride will journey into Rolling Meadows’ southern sections. “We are very excited to once again host this type of community outreach program and hope everyone will join us,” Cmdr. Gadomski adds. “These events are a great opportu - nity for us to interact with residents in a relaxed, friendly setting.” For more information, contact the Police Department’s 24-hour service desk at 847- The 1.8 mile stretch of this year’s Bike Ride is aimed 255-2416. View a video of last year’s Community Bike Ride on the Department’s at families with younger riders. YouTube Channel, https://www.youtube.com/user/rollingmeadowspolice .

4 • August 2015 • E-News & Views ——————— City Briefs: Community Events Edition —————— Community Church CornFest each, or a “Quack Pack” of five ducks for site ( www.cityrm.org ). Residents who (August 1st) $20. For more information, contact the wish to volunteer for this year’s program A community event staple since 1957, Park District at 847-818-3220 or visit may contact Lori Ciezak at 847-394-8500 CornFest offers a day of “food, fun and www.rmparks.org . or [email protected] . fellowship,” Saturday, August 1st, 11 a.m. Farmers & Food Trucks (August 22nd) 60th Anniversary Ice Cream Social – 7 p.m. Guests will enjoy hamburgers, Shop for fresh fruits and vegetables, (August 29th) hot dogs, brats, watermelon, and all you sample freshly-made foods Cool down with a cold summer treat Sat - can eat sweet corn at Community Church prepared by onsite food urday, August 29th, 12 – 1 p.m., during a of Rolling Meadows (2720 Kirchoff trucks, and choose from special 60th Anniversary Ice Cream Road). The event will also feature an arts a variety of hand-made Social at Waverly Park. It’s the latest in a and crafts fair, held 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. jewelry and other crafts series of events commemorating Rolling Tickets are $12 for adults, $9 for seniors, Saturday, August 22nd, Meadows’ 60th birthday. and $5 for children. A $1 surcharge will when the City hosts its be added to tickets purchased on the day next Farmers & Food of the event. For more information, call Trucks event at City Hall, 10 a.m. – 847-255-5510 or visit www.community - 2 p.m. This year’s program features an churchrm.com . expanded variety of food truck menu items, a rotating roster of live entertain - Duck Derby and ment, and raffle prizes. Cotton Candy Social (August 7th) Area vendors who are interested in partic - Cruise Night takes place every Friday in downtown The 8th annual Duck ipating will find additional information Rolling Meadows through September 4th. Derby to raise money for and registration forms on the City’s Web - Cruise Nights in Downtown Rolling environmental conservation efforts Meadows (Friday Nights) throughout Rolling Meadows will take Experience a variety of classic muscle cars place Friday, August 7th, 6:30 p.m., at and other vintage automobiles every Fri - the Nelson Sports Complex (3900 Owl day night in August during Cruise Nights Drive). Residents may purchase plastic at Meadows Christian Fellowship (2401 ducks for a chance to win a variety of Kirchoff Road). The free family event also prizes – including a $500 grand prize. offers plenty of “activities for young chil - Purchase ducks at the Park District Com - dren and the young at heart,” according More vendors, expanded menus, live entertainment and munity Center (3705 Pheasant Drive) raffle prizes draw guests to the City’s monthly Farmers to the event’s Website. To learn more, and City Hall (3600 Kirchoff Road) for $5 and Food Trucks events. visit www.meadowscruisenights.com .

Eco-Friendly ‘eBilling’ Saves Taxpayers Money eBilling, Rolling Mead - mail, eBilling customers receive a 15% of the City’s utility customers – lets ows’ Web-based utility monthly email with a link to their utility users review a two-year billing history for billing program, helps billing statement. Balances may be paid their account and provides a link to the save taxpayers thou - through online banking, the City’s Web- City’s newsletter, News & Views . sands of dollars each year based Utility Bill Management System, by Register for eBilling at www.cityrm.org/ in printing and mailing costs. mail, or in person at City Hall. finance . For more information, contact Rather than receiving a printed bill in the The service – currently used by more than the Finance Department at 847-394-8500. eLockbox Service Streamlines Utility Payment Processing The City’s electronic check processing bills. It electronically processes customer Department Director Melissa Gallagher. “It service improves customer service and payments in just one or two days. Before, also helps customers keep better track their streamlines Finance Department opera - payment processing would often take available balances because payments are tions. anywhere from 7 – 10 days. debited from their accounts much faster.” The “eLockbox” service caters to the “Electronic payment processing signifi - For more information on eLockbox and increasing number of residents using cantly improves the Finance Department’s other services, contact the Finance online banking to pay their City utility operational efficiencies,” explains Finance Department at 847-394-8500.

City of Rolling Meadows • www.cityrm.org • 5 Mayor Rooney Sworn-in as NWMC President Welcome Mayor Tom Rooney was population of over 1.3 million Illinois sworn-in as the 57th residents. Its mission is to “strengthen New Businesses President of the North - local government and enhance intergov - Advanced Electrical Supply Co, west Municipal Confer - ernmental cooperation in the north and LLC – Electrical products distributor ence (NWMC) during an northwest suburbs of Chicago,” according 5420 Newport Dr #53 (224-324-3022) inauguration ceremony to a news release announcing Mayor Alexian Brothers Medical Group – Tom Rooney held at the organization’s Rooney’s inauguration. Annual Gala in June. Primary care clinic Mayor Rooney is the fourth Rolling 1669 Algonquin Rd (847-818-7600) The NWMC is comprised of 44 munici - Meadows mayor to serve as NWMC palities and one township, representing a President. Commemorative Wine and Beer Tumblers Now Available to Celebrate City’s 60th Anniversary Plastic wine and beer tumblers adorned with Rolling Meadows’ official 60th Anniversary logo are now among the commemorative items available for purchase by residents cele - brating the City’s year-long 60th Birthday. The $3 tumblers may be purchased at City Hall and at upcoming 60th Anniversary events. Other items for sale include garden flags ($10), garden flag posts ($5), beverage mugs ($3 or two for $5) and commemorative coasters ($2). Aldermen Tim Veenbaas (far left), Laura Majikes The City has also produced a variety of commemorative (3rd from left) and Len Prejna (far right) join Commemorative beer mugs (left) giveaway items that will be passed out at upcoming City Mayor Tom Rooney (with scissors) for Alexian and wine “glasses” feature the events. For more information, visit www.cityrm.org and Brothers Medical Group's official ribbon-cutting. City’s 60th Anniversary logo. click the “60th Birthday Celebration” icon. JNL Asphalt – Asphalt company office 4611 Kirchoff Rd #11 (847-502-4306) ‘National Night Out’ …continued from page 1 Law Office of Sang Shim – Attorney community grant, while Meijer and other 3501 Algonquin Rd #600 local businesses provided assorted levels of (847-427-0033) financial and material support. MaxHealth Rehab & Wellness – For more information, contact the Rolling Physical therapy Meadows Police Department’s non-emer - 1500 Hicks Rd #300 (847-227-7930) gency number (847-255-2416). MrktServ – Online data services National Night Out was established in 1701 Golf Rd T3 #201 (260-418-5116) 1984 by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW), a nonprofit organ - Pizza Ready – Restaurant ization dedicated to promoting crime pre - 2222 Algonquin Rd (224-301-9050) Chicago Bears mascot Staley Da Bear will “bear-down” vention in local communities. Today, at this year’s National Night Out celebration. ROK Roofing & Siding – Contractor National Night Out is celebrated by more communities in the United States and 1831 Hicks Rd Ste A (847-221-8262) than 38 million people in over 16,000 around the world.

Contact City Officials: City Hall Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday MAYOR and CITY COUNCIL SERVICES Mayor: Tom Rooney ...... 847-392-2254 Fire & Police Emergency ...... 911 1st Ward Alderman: Mike Cannon ...... 847-925-8919 Fire Non-emergency ...... 847-397-3352 2nd Ward Alderman: Len Prejna ...... 847-776-9442 Police Non-emergency ...... 847-255-2416 3rd Ward Alderman: Laura Majikes . . . . . 847-577-3746 Public Works ...... 847-963-0500 www.facebook.com/ cityofrollingmeadows 4th Ward Alderman: Brad Judd ...... 847-902-3248 Finance/Utility Billing Questions ...... 847-394-8500 5th Ward Alderman: Rob Banger, Jr...... 847-818-1663 Community Development ...... 847-506-6030 www.twitter.com/ 6th Ward Alderman: John D’Astice ...... 847-409-9367 Senior Handyman Program ...... 847-506-6030 @CityofRM1 7th Ward Alderman: Tim Veenbaas . . . . . 847-385-1425 ComEd ...... 1-800-EDISON-1 Find Us on the Web: City Manager: Barry Krumstok ...... 847-394-8500 Curfew . . . Sun. – Thurs. 11 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. Midnight www.cityrm.org

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