Rolling Meadows Enews & Views August 2015
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‘National Night Out’ Community Celebration to Welcome Chicago 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 “Staley Da Bear” and the Chicago Wolves’ of Chicago Blackhawks 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 Chicago Bears 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. A B C D E F 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.