June / July 2012 Communique

Carbondale Communique' 4 Outdoor Warning Sirens Tested Monthly Outdoor warning sirens are tested on the first Tuesday of each June/July 2012 City of Carbondale, Illinois www.explorecarbondale.com month at 10:00 a.m. During inclement weather, sirens will not be tested. If a siren is sounded other than during a scheduled test, this alarm indicates an actual emergency. Remember that a watch 2012 Historic Preservation Award means that conditions are favorable for severe weather to develop From the Mayor and a warning means that severe weather is occurring and you Winners Announced should take shelter immediately. this much requested project. a certified AICP planner. You, the electorate, voted in The 2012 Saluki Softball Team the most diverse city council that provided some exciting games for The Following Meetings will be held at the Carbondale Civic Center, Carbondale has ever seen but, me to plan an occasional escape June 200 South Illinois Avenue, and Televised LIVE on CityVision 16 members of the City Council are from my mayoral duties but, while all in agreement that there needs hosting the MVC Tournament in Date Meeting Time to be a focus on rejuvenating the mid-May the season ended when Tues/26th Carbondale City Council 7:00 p.m. central area of town which includes they lost in the Championship Wed/6th & 20th Planning Commission 7:00 p.m. the downtown and the surrounding Game but not before beating neighborhoods. Without spilling Creighton and the number one Mon/11th Carbondale Park District Board 6:00 p.m. the beans, city staff members are seed UNI. Since my wife and I Other Scheduled Meetings at the Carbondale Civic Center, 200 South Illinois Avenue in the preliminary stages of talking started following them in 2010, the photo courtesy of the Carbondale Times with a handful of developers on team has always showed a style of Mon/4th Human Relations Commission 6:30 p.m. Residents and visitors to Carbondale enjoying a free Brown Bag Concert at Carbondale's Town Square Pavilion. some exciting projects that are teamwork and toughness that sets Thurs/7th Liquor Advisory Board 5:30 p.m. The concerts take place on Wednesdays from noon to 1:00 pm during May, June, August, and September. Mayor Joel Fritzler in line with the goals of the city the bar for the other Saluki teams Mon/18th Preservation Commission 7:00 p.m. council that you elected. So, not to mention other organizations Thurs/21st Sustainability Commission 6:00 p.m. 2012 Carbondale Main Street Brown Bag Concert Series The end of my first year as again, stay tuned for some exciting or businesses. Besides the usual Mayor brings some exciting plans announcements. running into fences to catch foul June: August: September Scheduled Meetings at Other Locations for the future. To start off, the Do you hear any fowl sounds? balls, stealing bases, or throwing Wed/13th Library Board of Trustees 4:30 p.m. 6/6 Blackberry Blossoms 8/1 Rural Kings 9/5 Soul Census architectural drawings for the new Not in Carbondale because, “No out runners from center field to The residence located at 303 N. Poplar was recognized in the category Conference Room, 405 West Main Street 6/13 Hot! Sauce 8/8 Marty's Band 9/12 Carter & Connelley fire station are almost finalized so, Roosters Allowed!” However, 14 home plate, our catcher, Allie of Restoration. The home, built in the 1920’s, underwent a complete Thurs/21st Carbondale High School 7:00 p.m. 6/20 Giant City Slickers 8/15 The Natives 9/19 Christine Bauer the groundbreaking for this much permits for quiet chicken coops VadeBoncouer, showed how tough restoration. The owners, Al and Apryl Gordon, have restored the home brought to you by Practice Pad 8/22 Big Mike Aguirre 9/26 Tom Cat Hill needed facility should begin in late have been granted and, six of the Salukis can be by leading the by returning the exterior of the home to its original character. District #165 CCHS Cafeteria, 1301 East Walnut Street 6/27 Parsley & Sagebrush 8/29 Boondock Billies Social Club summer or early fall. coops have been inspected and nation with being hit by 28 pitches. The City Council recently approved. So, if you are one of Thanks Team. Thurs/28th Carbondale Elementary School 7:00 p.m. Bring your lawn char, grab a bite to eat at one of over 40 downtown eateries, and enjoy free local music! District #95 approved the purchase of the last the fortunate permit holders, or a Summer in Carbondale can be Administration Center, 925 South Giant City Road section of land needed for the neighbor of a permit holder, you are a quiet and relaxing time but, with FIREWORKS SAFETY planned bicycle path that will run about to enjoy some fresh eggs. the Southern IL Music Festival, the along the east side of the railroad In addition to hiring a new City McLeod Summer Playhouse, Brown amateurs, fireworks can turn the the dark wands and non-explosive tracks from the SIU campus to Manager and a new Director of Bag Concerts, and Sunset Concerts, The Following Meetings will be held at the Carbondale Civic Center, festivities into tragedy. Young noisemakers. July 200 South Illinois Avenue, and Televised LIVE on CityVision 16 the Carbondale Town Square. Public Works this past year, the there is always something going people suffer the great majority of The City of Carbondale Fire The Council also approved the City now has a new Director of on. If you are new to Carbondale, Date Meeting Time fireworks injuries, which typically Department and the Illinois Fire submission of a grant application Development Services, Mr. Chris Welcome! And, if you ever have Tues/17th Carbondale City Council 7:00 p.m. harm the eyes, head, or hands. Safety Alliance recommends that that, if awarded, would go towards Wallace. Although new to the any questions about the city, feel • Teach children at an early the use of all 4th of July fireworks be matching the green space funds that position, Mr. Wallace is not new free to contact me at jfritzler@ Wed/18th Planning Commission 7:00 p.m. age that fireworks are explosive left to the professionals. It is simply the City has set aside for the project. to Carbondale as he is a nine-year ci.carbondale.il.us or 457-3229. Mon/9th & 30th Carbondale Park District Board 6:00 p.m. devices. They are not toys. too dangerous to use fireworks The path will be a community resident, and he has been with the • Explain the danger of explosives yourself or be around friends/ project involving the City, SIU, City since 2006; most recently as the Have a great summer, The house located at 604 S. James St. was also recognized in the Other Scheduled Meetings at the Carbondale Civic Center, 200 South Illinois Avenue In Illinois, the term fireworks and teach children to tell an adult family who use them. Instead, and Carbondale Main Street. Stay City’s Senior Planner. Mr. Wallace category of Restoration. This residence was built in 1948. The owner, Mon/2nd Human Relations Commission 6:30 p.m. is defined to mean and include if they find fireworks. Be sure they enjoy the thrill of pyrotechnics at a tuned for further developments of graduated from SIU in 2000 and is Joel Fritzler, Mayor Anita Lenzini, has restored the existing historical interior wood trim Liquor Advisory Board any explosive compound or any understand it is too risky to pick public display presented by trained and paneling. The home still retains its original fabric awnings over the Thurs/5th 5:30 p.m. substance or combination of up fireworks and bring them to an professionals, where compliance windows and copper guttering. Mon/16th Preservation Commission 7:00 p.m. substances, or article prepared for adult. with state-of-the-art fire codes is a Chris Wallace Appointed Development Services Director Thurs/19th Sustainability Commission 6:00 p.m. the purpose of producing a visible • Do not give a child a sparkler to safer way to enjoy the holidays. or audible effect of temporary hold. Sparklers are designed to burn If you would like more Carbondale City Manager as a Planner with the Greater Beautiful boards He and his wife Carbondale Among Illinois Governments Scheduled Meetings at Other Locations nature by explosion, combustion, hot and can reach temperatures information visit the Illinois Fire Kevin Baity has appointed Mr. Egypt Regional Planning and Melissa have three children and Awarded for Website Transparency Wed/11th Library Board of Trustees 4:30 p.m. or detonation. as high as 1800o F. Sparklers stay Safety Alliance website at www. Chris Wallace to serve as the Development Commission and have called Carbondale home for Conference Room, 405 West Main Street Fireworks can be a spectacular hot long after they have burned ifsa.org or contact the City of City’s Development Services volunteered his time with the the past 9 years. Carbondale’s internet presence has again been lauded by an Thurs/19th Carbondale High School 7:00 p.m. addition to holidays and out. As a substitute for sparklers Carbondale Fire Department at Director. As the Director Mr. Americorps Northwest Service “Chris Wallace has proven his organization that rates local governments’ commitment to transparency. District #165 celebrations, but in the hands of or firecrackers, purchase glow-in- 457-3234. Wallace will lead the Divisions Academy. Mr. Wallace graduated ability through the oversight of ExploreCarbondale.com was recently one of 19 Illinois municipal web CCHS Cafeteria, 1301 East Walnut Street of Planning Services, Building from Southern Illinois University the writing and adoption of a new sites to earn a “Sunny Award” from The Sunshine Review, a non-profit, & Neighborhood Services, and in 2000 and maintains professional Comprehensive Plan in 2010 and pro-transparency organization. Illinois had the third most 2012 Sunny Thurs/26th Carbondale Elementary School 7:00 p.m. Carbondale Fire Department Participates in Housing Programs Administration. certification with the American the current process of re-writing the Awards, trailing only Florida and Texas. District #95 Mr. Wallace has been employed Institute of Certified Planners. City’s Zoning Code. Chris will be The Sunshine Review’s “Transparency Checklist” analyzes Web sites for Administration Center, 925 South Giant City Road "Chill Out In The Park" Events by the City since 2006 and most He serves on the Illinois State a great addition to the Department information about budgets, meetings, elected and administrative officials, City Hall will be closed Wednesday, July 4, 2012 in observance of Independence Day. The City of Carbondale Fire Department has participated in a program sponsored by the Carbondale recently served as the City’s American Planning Association Head staff and has valuable insights permits and zoning, audits, contracts, lobbying, public records, and taxes. Park District for several years called "Chill Out In The Park". This program is designed to provide a Senior Planner. Executive Committee and is a into the community that will allow The “checklist” measures what content is available on government Web free and safe activity for kids to participate in during these hot summer months. The Fire Department Prior to working with the City, member of the Carbondale Main for a seamless transition,” said City sites against what should be provided. will provide water spray from the aerial fire truck for children to play in at City parks on the following Chris Wallace was employed Street and Keep Carbondale Manager Baity. “Sunny Award winners deserve recognition for making information Wednesdays in June, July and August. available to citizens and for setting a transparency standard that all CITY OF CARBONDALE governments can, and should, meet,” said Mike Barnhart, the president 200 South Illinois Avenue Wednesday, June 20 Tatum Heights Park 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Project ChildSafe Comes to Carbondale of Sunshine review in a release. “Access to information empowers every P.O. Box 2047 Wednesday, June 27 Parrish Park 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. The City of Carbondale Police by the U.S. Department of Justice, in a national effort to promote citizen to hold government officials accountable for the conduct of public Carbondale, Illinois 62902-2047 Wednesday, July 18 Attucks Park 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Department has 300 free firearm the Law Enforcement Community firearms safety education to all business and the spending of taxpayer money. Official accountability is Wednesday, August 1 Turley Park 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. safety kits available for local and the firearms industry. gun owners. Project ChildSafe the cornerstone of self-government and liberty.” (618) 549-5302 residents through a partnership with “I encourage residents to pick has distributed gunlock safety The Sunshine Review is a non-profit organization dedicated to state and Children of all ages are invited to come join the fun at one of the Carbondale parks. Project ChildSafe, the nationwide up a Project ChildSafe safety kit kits to all 50 states and the 5 U.S. local government transparency. SunshineReview.org shares transparency For more information, contact the Carbondale Park District at 549-4222. Joel Fritzler, Mayor firearms safety education program. so that they can securely store territories. information and uses its 10-point checklist to evaluate content of every The safety kits, which include their firearm,” said Chief Jody “We are pleased to have the state and more than 5,000 local government Web sites. a gunlock, will be available at O’Guinn. “Each kit contains safety Carbondale Police Department Corene McDaniel, Councilwoman the Public Safety Center while instructions and a cable-style gun as a Project ChildSafe partner,” Chris Wissmann, Councilman Make Plans to Visit Poplar Camp Beach supplies last. lock. The locks fit on most types of said Bill Brassard, Jr., director Donald Monty, Councilman Project ChildSafe, a program handguns, rifles and shotguns and of Project ChildSafe. “Project Keep informed of City News and Events. at Cedar Lake This Summer! developed by the National are essential in preventing a child ChildSafe is an important step Jane Adams, Councilwoman Shooting Sports Foundation or other unauthorized person from forward in helping to ensure Visit the City of Carbondale website: Lance Jack, Councilman Open: Monday through Friday 9:30am - 5:30pm (NSSF), has distributed more accessing a firearm in your home. that all firearm owners fully than 35 million firearm safety By collaborating with Project understand their responsibilities www.explorecarbondale.com Lee Fronabarger, Councilman Saturday/Sunday/Holidays 9:30am - 7:00pm kits throughout the country since ChildSafe, the City of Carbondale with respect to the safe handling 2003. The program is supported Police Department is participating and storage of firearms.” Kevin Baity, City Manager

Carbondale Communiqué is written by the City of Carbondale Interested in serving on a City Board or Commission? CARBONDALE CITY COUNCIL to provide residents and businesses with municipal news. The City government has many citizen boards and commissions that may beneﬁ t from your 2012 SUMMER MEETING SCHEDULE Janice Hampton, Editor involvement, including: State Certified Lifeguards are on duty during beach open hours. Dimitrios Karayiannis, Translator C • The Planning Commission • The Human Relations Commission JUNE 26 JULY 17 AUGUST 7 AUGUST 21 • The Library Board of Trustees • The Preservation Commission Admission: $2.00 per person (Children age four (4) and under are admitted free). M All meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. and will be held in City Council For More Information on City Government: and many more. Ten (10) visit passes are available for $15.00 and twenty (20) visit passes are available for $25.00. Chambers at the Carbondale Civic Center. www.explorecarbondale.com Passes bought are good for the entire 2012 beach season and can be used by anyone at anytime. Y If you are interested in becoming involved in your City government, contact the Ofﬁ ce of the Mayor for more Any changes to this meeting schedule will be published in AM Radio 1620, Cable TV Channel 16 accordance with the Illinois Open Meetings Act. For information about beach closings, call 549-8441. K details at 457-3229 or stop by City Hall. For the safety of all visitors alcoholic beverages, glass containers and fires are prohibited at the beach. Carbondale Communique' Carbondale Communique' 2 3 Carbondale Welcomes Its SAFETY INFORMATION FROM Low-Interest Loans Available for New & Expanding Businesses NEWS ON MAIN STREET Newest Businesses! The City of Carbondale offers loans for new Fund programs primary goal. Program guidelines THE MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT business start-up and to assist existing businesses require that at least one job must be created for each American Family Cookie Kirkland’s Home Furnishings with expansion. Low-interest loans are available $15,000 of RLF loan funds. At least 51% of the total The formation of the Carbondale Mosquito in and around your yard Start Your Weekends at the Carbondale University Mall University Place Shopping through a Revolving Loan Fund and an intermediary jobs created as the result of an RLF loan must be held Abatement District was initiated by the Carbondale • Clean out your gutters and properly dispose of any Community Friday Night Fair Center loan program. by persons with a low or moderate income. Lions Club in 1927. The District is one of twenty- old tires. Avant's BBQ Through the Revolving Loan Fund (RLF), funds Through the intermediary loan program, busi- one mosquito abatement districts found in the The district also collects mosquitoes with Dyna Carbondale Community Friday Night Fairs are continuing this 600 E. Grand Avenue Liaison Technologies may be used to purchase land, construct a building, nesses can borrow up to $150,000, or 75% of the total State of Illinois. It is a special purpose unit of local Traps within the district boundaries. Floodwater summer and are held every Friday from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the 1075 Reed Station Road renovate or expand an existing building, purchase project at a 5 percent interest rate. Funds can be used government. mosquitoes which can and do travel long distances Town Square Pavilion. These events feature local vendors, artisans and Cool Spoons Frozen Yogurt machinery or equipment or provide working for real estate acquisition, construction, renovation, The district works to educate residents, check and are the most dominant mosquitoes found in the different entertainment every week. During the fairs local merchants & Treats Maurice’s capital. debt refinancing, inventory or other related uses. treat standing water for mosquito larvae, and spray for district. These nuisance mosquitoes, Aedes Vexan, display their products while local bands are featured on the Fair Stage. 695 N. Giant City Road University Mall The interest rate on Revolving Loan Fund loans is For more information about these programs and adult mosquitoes within the district boundaries. All are not vectors that are associated with transmitting A kid’s corner has crafts, games and educational activities for little below market rate. Depending on the project, the rate other financing opportunities available through field personnel are licensed by the State of Illinois and diseases. However, in recent years the Asian Tiger community members. Young professionals, couples on their way to Chill Yogurt Prime Lending can be low as 3%. As a matching loan program, RLF the City of Carbondale, contact Gary Williams, all chemicals used are registered and approved by the mosquito, an early morning and late afternoon feeder dinner, families and people of all ages will enjoy the food court, rotating University Place Shopping 1400 W. Main Street loans can account for no more than one-half of the Economic Development Coordinantor at 457-3286 or E.P.A. for mosquito control. has been found in the district. The larvae of the products and of course, the live music. The Carbondale Community Center total project cost. Job creation is the Revolving Loan email [email protected]. The West-Nile virus was found within our district Albopictus mosquito has been found and treated most Friday Night Fairs will run through September 21, 2012. Studio Day Spa boundaries in prior years and has remained active often in our district in abandoned and discarded tires. Escape Locally 515 S. Illinois Avenue each year in the State of Illinois, as well as across The district uses field observations, citizen Carbondale Main Street’s Brown Bag (Inside B and A Travel) CITY OF CARBONDALE ACCEPTING the nation. This virus is carried by female Culex complaints, and trapping data in determining when 701 S. University Avenue Z-Wireless mosquitoes. In Illinois, the Culex mosquito, which to conduct periodic adult sprayings within the district Concert Series Continues This Summer 600 E. Grand Avenue SINGLE FAMILY OWNER-OCCUPIED REHABILITATION feeds in the early morning and evening hours has been boundaries. The district kills the adult mosquitoes identified as the primary transmitter of the virus. To with a synergized pyrethrin through U.L.V. (ultra low The Brown Bag Concert Series has returned once again to downtown PROGRAM PRE-APPLICATIONS help protect your family, yourself, and your neighbors volume) machines. Carbondale. The concerts are held every Wednesday from noon – 1 you should: If you have a known medical allergy, asthma, or p.m. in Carbondale’s Historic Town Square. This concert series was LIVE The City of Carbondale has Single Family Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program (SFOOR) funds avail- created to give people in the community a chance to take a break from able to rehabilitate owner-occupied homes in three parts of the City. Pre-applications will be available starting • Take precautions when going outside (wear long lung condition and any contact with pesticides might Free! sleeve shirts and pants) and use a mosquito repellent be harmful to your health, please contact the District their daily routine and enjoy the weather and music from local artists. MUSIC Monday July 2, 2012. If you have already called the City and have indicated you wish to be notified when a Every Wednesday in June, August and September the weekly Brown grant becomes available in your area, applications will be mailed to your home that day. containing DEET. at 549-2150 to be placed on a pre-notification call list SCHEDULE • Empty any standing water out of containers found before spraying is done in your area. Bag concerts will feature local and regional musicians. Each band is family-friendly so everyone can enjoy the entertainment. Surrounding June 1st Assistance Available: Housing rehabilitation assistance is available and can include structural, plumbing, Carbondale’s Town square are also many local restaurants where people electrical, weatherization, heating, roofing and general upgrades to meet current codes. The assistance is can grab a bite to eat to bring to the show. Mud Sills provided in the form of a forgivable zero percent interest loan. As long as the homeowner owns and lives in Carbondale City Ordinance Requires Maintenance the home, the SFOOR forgivable loan does not have to be repaid. Depending on the amount of the SFOOR of Tall Grass and Weeds June 8th loan, the entire loan will be forgiven after five or ten years. If the homeowner moves out of or sells the home Call to Volunteers Venturis before the five or ten year period ends, a prorated amount of the SFOOR loan will be required to be paid back The City of Carbondale Code declares grass and the property in violation of the tall grass and weed Volunteers are always welcome at Carbondale Main Street so please to the granting agency. weeds over eight (8) inches in height to be a nuisance ordinance. Therefore, upon finding the same property do not hesitate to contact them if you are interested in helping with June 15th and requires their removal. The provision of the City in violation more than once during the same growth any of our community events and beautification efforts for downtown A BACK TO BASICS Jewels Eligible Persons: Applicants must own and live in their home which must be located in one of the program’s Code pertaining to mowing grasses and weeds over season, a Court Citation will be issued to all owners Carbondale. Visit www.carbondalemainstreet.com or call Carbondale targeted areas: Tatum Heights, Northeast Carbondale, and that portion of the Northwest that is east of Little eight inches in height does not apply to land zoned and occupants of the property at the time of the second Main Street at 529-8040. We’ll See You Downtown!! EVENT June 22nd Crab Orchard Creek and south of the old Murphysboro ICRR tracks. Maximum adjusted gross income cannot as "Forestry" or "Agriculture" which is used for posting and for each subsequent posting that may be exceed the following amounts for the household size: 1 person- $32,150, 2 people-$36,750, 3 people-$41,350, agricultural purposes as long as a 20-foot perimeter necessary during the balance of the growth season. Featuring Boscoe 4 people-$45,900, 5 people-$49,600, 6 people-$53,250, 7 people-$56,950, and 8 people-$60,600. adjacent to any right-of-way and/or residentially zoned If the tall grass and weeds have not been mowed Locally Grown Produce, & Whiteford property is mowed and maintained so as not to exceed within seven days after the posting, the City's mowing Application Process: After July 2, 2012, interested persons may request a pre-application form from the Devel- the eight inch height. Owners and tenants are reminded contractor will mow the property and the property Handmade June 29th Products & Services, opment Services Department at City Hall, 200 South Illinois Avenue, 2nd Floor, or by phone at 457-3233. Pre- that they are also required to keep adjoining public owner will be billed for the mowing by the City. BATTLE OF applications can also be found on the City’s website at www.explorecarbondale.com under the Resources tab in right-of-way mowed to the back of the curb, the edge For more information about this ordinance contact and Live Music THE BANDS the Forms and Applications page. Completed pre-applications must be submitted to the City by 4:30 p.m. on of the street pavement and the alley. the Building and Neighborhood Services Division July 31, 2012. Most property owners and tenants comply with the at 457-3237. To see if a property has been posted EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT July 6th City of Carbondale's standards for the maintenance of you may visit the City of Carbondale Web site 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm T.B.A. Once the pre-applications are submitted they will be screened for basic eligibility. On Friday, August 17, tall grass and weeds. However, some property owners/ explorecarbondale.com. A weed posting report can be May - September 2012 2012, at 2:30 p.m., a lottery will be conducted to select 10 households for further consideration. Those 10 people tenants do not mow their property until the City posts viewed under the Government section. July 13th will be requested to complete a full application. The applications will be measured against a set of selection ON THE TOWN SQUARE criteria and points assigned. The 10 houses will also be examined and housing condition points established. The in Carbondale Moving Mary six eligible applications with the most points will be selected for housing rehabilitation if the work can be done Safety Precautions When a Heat Advisory is Issued at the corner of 51N and 13W Band within the maximum amount allowed for each home. If you are interested in further program information, please contact Khristina Vaughn, Housing Programs Administrator, at 457-3233. In Illinois a heat warning is issued for a daytime maximum heat index of 115 with a minimum of 80. Know the terms used by the National Weather Service during these periods: More Bands to come... Happy 25th Birthday Keep Carbondale Beautiful! • HEAT WATCH - Excessive heat is possible in the next day or two. For more information about the Keep Carbondale Beautiful turns 25 in July, • HEAD ADVISORY - High and potentially dangerous values of heat index are occurring, imminent, or highly CARBONDALE COMMUNITY having begun life as Carbondale Clean and Green in likely. Prolonged exposure to heat and/or strenuous activity may result in heat-related illness. In Illinois, heat FRIDAY NIGHT FAIR 1987. The non-profit organization is funded in part advisories are issued for a daytime maximum heat index of 105 and nighttime minimum of 80. Contact Carbondale Main Street at by the City of Carbondale, with additional support 618-529-8040 or visit from the Illinois EPA, the Carbondale Park District • HEAT WARNING - Life threatening heat is occurring, imminent or highly likely. Take precautions. www.carbondalemainstreet.com and Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Know the illnesses heat can produce and how to treat each one: Over the years, thousands of volunteers have collected hundreds of tons of trash and recyclables. Heat Cramps - Painful spasms usually in muscles of legs and abdomen due to heavy exertion and heavy Environmental educators visit school classrooms sweating. Treatment - Stop activity and rest in a cool place. Lightly stretch or gently massage muscle to relieve When the only reaction you want is each year to share stories about sustainability, recy- spasms. Give sips of cool water. The cling, and litter control and beautification efforts are Civic recognized through the Bright Spot award. Heat Exhaustion - Heavy sweating. Skin cool, pale and clammy. Pulse fast and weak. Breathing fast and Anniversary celebrations will be held on shallow. Normal temperature. Fainting, vomiting, dizziness, nausea. Treatment - Get victim to a cool place. Lay Center Saturday, July 28, at Hickory Lodge located at 1115 down and loosen clothing. Apply cool wet cloths. Give sips of cool water. In The Heart of Carbondale Wow! West Sycamore. Please make plans to join us! More Heat Stroke - High body temperature of 103 to as high as 106. Hot, red, dry skin. No sweating. Rapid pulse. information is available at www.keepcb.org or by Breathing fast and shallow. Headache, nausea, dizziness, confusion. Possible unconsciousness. Treatment - Heat calling 525-5525. stroke is a severe medical emergency. Summon emergency medical assistance or get the victim to a hospital immediately. Delay can be fatal. Move the victim to a cooler environment. Reduce the body temperature with a Proper Storage Required of Inoperable and Unlicensed Vehicles cool bath or sponging. Use air conditioning or fans. Do not give fluids. City codes and ordinances prohibit the storage does not meet the ordinance. During the heat warning common sense is the best defense: Offering the latest in of inoperable and unlicensed vehicles on private As part of the neighborhood inspection program state-of-the-art services, property and City right-of-way. City Code (Sec.17- Building and Neighborhood Inspectors tag inoper- • Spend some time in air conditioning, if possible. Even just two hours a day in air conditioning can significantly allowing you to have an 3-1) defines an inoperable motor vehicle as any motor able and unlicensed vehicles giving notice that such reduce the risk of heat-related illness. elegant and beautiful vehicle from which, for a period of at least thirty (30) vehicles must be removed or stored in an approved • Drink plenty of water and natural juices, even if you don’t feel thirsty. days, the engine, wheels or other parts have been manner within 10 days. If the inoperable vehicle is • Slow down. Avoid strenuous activity. reception. removed, or on which the engine, wheels or other parts not removed or properly stored within the time frame • Wear loose-fitting, lightweight, light-colored clothing. have been altered, damaged, or otherwise so treated the owner will receive an ordinance violation citation • If you must be out in the sun, use sun screen and wear a wide-brimmed hat. that the vehicle is incapable of being driven under its requiring a court appearance. • Keep shades drawn and blinds closed, but windows open slightly. own motor power. No person shall park or store any Questions regarding proper storage of inoperable • Keep lights down low or turned off. unlicensed vehicle on any residentially zoned property and unlicensed vehicles should be directed to the • Take cool baths or showers periodically, use cool wet towels. other than in a completely closed building or carport. Building and Neighborhood Services Division at • Eat small meals and eat more often. Avoid foods that are high in protein, which increase metabolic heat. Storage of such vehicles in the open air under a tarp 457-3237. • Avoid using the oven. • Avoid alcoholic beverages and beverages with caffeine such as coffee, tea and cola. • Avoid using salt tablets unless directed to do so by a physician. 7500 Square Feet Visit us on the web! • Do not leave children or pets in a closed vehicle even for a few minutes. Temperatures inside a closed vehicle can Rooms for 2 to 600 reach 140 to 190 within 30 minutes on a hot day. Portable Bars News • Calendar of Events • City Resources, and More! • Schools should restrict strenuous outdoor athletic activity when a heat advisory is in effect. All physical Upright Baldwin Piano education and athletic activity should be canceled when a heat warning is in effect. 618.457.3209 Portable and Fixed Stage 200 South Illinois Avenue Modern Catering Kitchen www.explorecarbondale.com Stay informed about the heat wave by listening to a NOAA Weather Radio, or commercial radio and television www.explorecarbondale.com Complete Audio-Visual Needs for the latest heat warnings and advisories. Carbondale Communique' Carbondale Communique' 2 3 Carbondale Welcomes Its SAFETY INFORMATION FROM Low-Interest Loans Available for New & Expanding Businesses NEWS ON MAIN STREET Newest Businesses! The City of Carbondale offers loans for new Fund programs primary goal. Program guidelines THE MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT business start-up and to assist existing businesses require that at least one job must be created for each American Family Cookie Kirkland’s Home Furnishings with expansion. Low-interest loans are available $15,000 of RLF loan funds. At least 51% of the total The formation of the Carbondale Mosquito in and around your yard Start Your Weekends at the Carbondale University Mall University Place Shopping through a Revolving Loan Fund and an intermediary jobs created as the result of an RLF loan must be held Abatement District was initiated by the Carbondale • Clean out your gutters and properly dispose of any Community Friday Night Fair Center loan program. by persons with a low or moderate income. Lions Club in 1927. The District is one of twenty- old tires. Avant's BBQ Through the Revolving Loan Fund (RLF), funds Through the intermediary loan program, busi- one mosquito abatement districts found in the The district also collects mosquitoes with Dyna Carbondale Community Friday Night Fairs are continuing this 600 E. Grand Avenue Liaison Technologies may be used to purchase land, construct a building, nesses can borrow up to $150,000, or 75% of the total State of Illinois. It is a special purpose unit of local Traps within the district boundaries. Floodwater summer and are held every Friday from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the 1075 Reed Station Road renovate or expand an existing building, purchase project at a 5 percent interest rate. Funds can be used government. mosquitoes which can and do travel long distances Town Square Pavilion. These events feature local vendors, artisans and Cool Spoons Frozen Yogurt machinery or equipment or provide working for real estate acquisition, construction, renovation, The district works to educate residents, check and are the most dominant mosquitoes found in the different entertainment every week. During the fairs local merchants & Treats Maurice’s capital. debt refinancing, inventory or other related uses. treat standing water for mosquito larvae, and spray for district. These nuisance mosquitoes, Aedes Vexan, display their products while local bands are featured on the Fair Stage. 695 N. Giant City Road University Mall The interest rate on Revolving Loan Fund loans is For more information about these programs and adult mosquitoes within the district boundaries. All are not vectors that are associated with transmitting A kid’s corner has crafts, games and educational activities for little below market rate. Depending on the project, the rate other financing opportunities available through field personnel are licensed by the State of Illinois and diseases. However, in recent years the Asian Tiger community members. Young professionals, couples on their way to Chill Yogurt Prime Lending can be low as 3%. As a matching loan program, RLF the City of Carbondale, contact Gary Williams, all chemicals used are registered and approved by the mosquito, an early morning and late afternoon feeder dinner, families and people of all ages will enjoy the food court, rotating University Place Shopping 1400 W. Main Street loans can account for no more than one-half of the Economic Development Coordinantor at 457-3286 or E.P.A. for mosquito control. has been found in the district. The larvae of the products and of course, the live music. The Carbondale Community Center total project cost. Job creation is the Revolving Loan email [email protected]. The West-Nile virus was found within our district Albopictus mosquito has been found and treated most Friday Night Fairs will run through September 21, 2012. Studio Day Spa boundaries in prior years and has remained active often in our district in abandoned and discarded tires. Escape Locally 515 S. Illinois Avenue each year in the State of Illinois, as well as across The district uses field observations, citizen Carbondale Main Street’s Brown Bag (Inside B and A Travel) CITY OF CARBONDALE ACCEPTING the nation. This virus is carried by female Culex complaints, and trapping data in determining when 701 S. University Avenue Z-Wireless mosquitoes. In Illinois, the Culex mosquito, which to conduct periodic adult sprayings within the district Concert Series Continues This Summer 600 E. Grand Avenue SINGLE FAMILY OWNER-OCCUPIED REHABILITATION feeds in the early morning and evening hours has been boundaries. The district kills the adult mosquitoes identified as the primary transmitter of the virus. To with a synergized pyrethrin through U.L.V. (ultra low The Brown Bag Concert Series has returned once again to downtown PROGRAM PRE-APPLICATIONS help protect your family, yourself, and your neighbors volume) machines. Carbondale. The concerts are held every Wednesday from noon – 1 you should: If you have a known medical allergy, asthma, or p.m. in Carbondale’s Historic Town Square. This concert series was LIVE The City of Carbondale has Single Family Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program (SFOOR) funds avail- created to give people in the community a chance to take a break from able to rehabilitate owner-occupied homes in three parts of the City. Pre-applications will be available starting • Take precautions when going outside (wear long lung condition and any contact with pesticides might Free! sleeve shirts and pants) and use a mosquito repellent be harmful to your health, please contact the District their daily routine and enjoy the weather and music from local artists. MUSIC Monday July 2, 2012. If you have already called the City and have indicated you wish to be notified when a Every Wednesday in June, August and September the weekly Brown grant becomes available in your area, applications will be mailed to your home that day. containing DEET. at 549-2150 to be placed on a pre-notification call list SCHEDULE • Empty any standing water out of containers found before spraying is done in your area. Bag concerts will feature local and regional musicians. Each band is family-friendly so everyone can enjoy the entertainment. Surrounding June 1st Assistance Available: Housing rehabilitation assistance is available and can include structural, plumbing, Carbondale’s Town square are also many local restaurants where people electrical, weatherization, heating, roofing and general upgrades to meet current codes. The assistance is can grab a bite to eat to bring to the show. Mud Sills provided in the form of a forgivable zero percent interest loan. As long as the homeowner owns and lives in Carbondale City Ordinance Requires Maintenance the home, the SFOOR forgivable loan does not have to be repaid. Depending on the amount of the SFOOR of Tall Grass and Weeds June 8th loan, the entire loan will be forgiven after five or ten years. If the homeowner moves out of or sells the home Call to Volunteers Venturis before the five or ten year period ends, a prorated amount of the SFOOR loan will be required to be paid back The City of Carbondale Code declares grass and the property in violation of the tall grass and weed Volunteers are always welcome at Carbondale Main Street so please to the granting agency. weeds over eight (8) inches in height to be a nuisance ordinance. Therefore, upon finding the same property do not hesitate to contact them if you are interested in helping with June 15th and requires their removal. The provision of the City in violation more than once during the same growth any of our community events and beautification efforts for downtown A BACK TO BASICS Jewels Eligible Persons: Applicants must own and live in their home which must be located in one of the program’s Code pertaining to mowing grasses and weeds over season, a Court Citation will be issued to all owners Carbondale. Visit www.carbondalemainstreet.com or call Carbondale targeted areas: Tatum Heights, Northeast Carbondale, and that portion of the Northwest that is east of Little eight inches in height does not apply to land zoned and occupants of the property at the time of the second Main Street at 529-8040. We’ll See You Downtown!! EVENT June 22nd Crab Orchard Creek and south of the old Murphysboro ICRR tracks. Maximum adjusted gross income cannot as "Forestry" or "Agriculture" which is used for posting and for each subsequent posting that may be exceed the following amounts for the household size: 1 person- $32,150, 2 people-$36,750, 3 people-$41,350, agricultural purposes as long as a 20-foot perimeter necessary during the balance of the growth season. Featuring Boscoe 4 people-$45,900, 5 people-$49,600, 6 people-$53,250, 7 people-$56,950, and 8 people-$60,600. adjacent to any right-of-way and/or residentially zoned If the tall grass and weeds have not been mowed Locally Grown Produce, & Whiteford property is mowed and maintained so as not to exceed within seven days after the posting, the City's mowing Application Process: After July 2, 2012, interested persons may request a pre-application form from the Devel- the eight inch height. Owners and tenants are reminded contractor will mow the property and the property Handmade June 29th Products & Services, opment Services Department at City Hall, 200 South Illinois Avenue, 2nd Floor, or by phone at 457-3233. Pre- that they are also required to keep adjoining public owner will be billed for the mowing by the City. BATTLE OF applications can also be found on the City’s website at www.explorecarbondale.com under the Resources tab in right-of-way mowed to the back of the curb, the edge For more information about this ordinance contact and Live Music THE BANDS the Forms and Applications page. Completed pre-applications must be submitted to the City by 4:30 p.m. on of the street pavement and the alley. the Building and Neighborhood Services Division July 31, 2012. Most property owners and tenants comply with the at 457-3237. To see if a property has been posted EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT July 6th City of Carbondale's standards for the maintenance of you may visit the City of Carbondale Web site 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm T.B.A. Once the pre-applications are submitted they will be screened for basic eligibility. On Friday, August 17, tall grass and weeds. However, some property owners/ explorecarbondale.com. A weed posting report can be May - September 2012 2012, at 2:30 p.m., a lottery will be conducted to select 10 households for further consideration. Those 10 people tenants do not mow their property until the City posts viewed under the Government section. July 13th will be requested to complete a full application. The applications will be measured against a set of selection ON THE TOWN SQUARE criteria and points assigned. The 10 houses will also be examined and housing condition points established. The in Carbondale Moving Mary six eligible applications with the most points will be selected for housing rehabilitation if the work can be done Safety Precautions When a Heat Advisory is Issued at the corner of 51N and 13W Band within the maximum amount allowed for each home. If you are interested in further program information, please contact Khristina Vaughn, Housing Programs Administrator, at 457-3233. In Illinois a heat warning is issued for a daytime maximum heat index of 115 with a minimum of 80. Know the terms used by the National Weather Service during these periods: More Bands to come... Happy 25th Birthday Keep Carbondale Beautiful! • HEAT WATCH - Excessive heat is possible in the next day or two. For more information about the Keep Carbondale Beautiful turns 25 in July, • HEAD ADVISORY - High and potentially dangerous values of heat index are occurring, imminent, or highly CARBONDALE COMMUNITY having begun life as Carbondale Clean and Green in likely. Prolonged exposure to heat and/or strenuous activity may result in heat-related illness. In Illinois, heat FRIDAY NIGHT FAIR 1987. The non-profit organization is funded in part advisories are issued for a daytime maximum heat index of 105 and nighttime minimum of 80. Contact Carbondale Main Street at by the City of Carbondale, with additional support 618-529-8040 or visit from the Illinois EPA, the Carbondale Park District • HEAT WARNING - Life threatening heat is occurring, imminent or highly likely. Take precautions. www.carbondalemainstreet.com and Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Know the illnesses heat can produce and how to treat each one: Over the years, thousands of volunteers have collected hundreds of tons of trash and recyclables. Heat Cramps - Painful spasms usually in muscles of legs and abdomen due to heavy exertion and heavy Environmental educators visit school classrooms sweating. Treatment - Stop activity and rest in a cool place. Lightly stretch or gently massage muscle to relieve When the only reaction you want is each year to share stories about sustainability, recy- spasms. Give sips of cool water. The cling, and litter control and beautification efforts are Civic recognized through the Bright Spot award. Heat Exhaustion - Heavy sweating. Skin cool, pale and clammy. Pulse fast and weak. Breathing fast and Anniversary celebrations will be held on shallow. Normal temperature. Fainting, vomiting, dizziness, nausea. Treatment - Get victim to a cool place. Lay Center Saturday, July 28, at Hickory Lodge located at 1115 down and loosen clothing. Apply cool wet cloths. Give sips of cool water. In The Heart of Carbondale Wow! West Sycamore. Please make plans to join us! More Heat Stroke - High body temperature of 103 to as high as 106. Hot, red, dry skin. No sweating. Rapid pulse. information is available at www.keepcb.org or by Breathing fast and shallow. Headache, nausea, dizziness, confusion. Possible unconsciousness. Treatment - Heat calling 525-5525. stroke is a severe medical emergency. Summon emergency medical assistance or get the victim to a hospital immediately. Delay can be fatal. Move the victim to a cooler environment. Reduce the body temperature with a Proper Storage Required of Inoperable and Unlicensed Vehicles cool bath or sponging. Use air conditioning or fans. Do not give fluids. City codes and ordinances prohibit the storage does not meet the ordinance. During the heat warning common sense is the best defense: Offering the latest in of inoperable and unlicensed vehicles on private As part of the neighborhood inspection program state-of-the-art services, property and City right-of-way. City Code (Sec.17- Building and Neighborhood Inspectors tag inoper- • Spend some time in air conditioning, if possible. Even just two hours a day in air conditioning can significantly allowing you to have an 3-1) defines an inoperable motor vehicle as any motor able and unlicensed vehicles giving notice that such reduce the risk of heat-related illness. elegant and beautiful vehicle from which, for a period of at least thirty (30) vehicles must be removed or stored in an approved • Drink plenty of water and natural juices, even if you don’t feel thirsty. days, the engine, wheels or other parts have been manner within 10 days. If the inoperable vehicle is • Slow down. Avoid strenuous activity. reception. removed, or on which the engine, wheels or other parts not removed or properly stored within the time frame • Wear loose-fitting, lightweight, light-colored clothing. have been altered, damaged, or otherwise so treated the owner will receive an ordinance violation citation • If you must be out in the sun, use sun screen and wear a wide-brimmed hat. that the vehicle is incapable of being driven under its requiring a court appearance. • Keep shades drawn and blinds closed, but windows open slightly. own motor power. No person shall park or store any Questions regarding proper storage of inoperable • Keep lights down low or turned off. unlicensed vehicle on any residentially zoned property and unlicensed vehicles should be directed to the • Take cool baths or showers periodically, use cool wet towels. other than in a completely closed building or carport. Building and Neighborhood Services Division at • Eat small meals and eat more often. Avoid foods that are high in protein, which increase metabolic heat. Storage of such vehicles in the open air under a tarp 457-3237. • Avoid using the oven. • Avoid alcoholic beverages and beverages with caffeine such as coffee, tea and cola. • Avoid using salt tablets unless directed to do so by a physician. 7500 Square Feet Visit us on the web! • Do not leave children or pets in a closed vehicle even for a few minutes. Temperatures inside a closed vehicle can Rooms for 2 to 600 reach 140 to 190 within 30 minutes on a hot day. Portable Bars News • Calendar of Events • City Resources, and More! • Schools should restrict strenuous outdoor athletic activity when a heat advisory is in effect. All physical Upright Baldwin Piano education and athletic activity should be canceled when a heat warning is in effect. 618.457.3209 Portable and Fixed Stage 200 South Illinois Avenue Modern Catering Kitchen www.explorecarbondale.com Stay informed about the heat wave by listening to a NOAA Weather Radio, or commercial radio and television www.explorecarbondale.com Complete Audio-Visual Needs for the latest heat warnings and advisories. Carbondale Communique' 4 Outdoor Warning Sirens Tested Monthly Outdoor warning sirens are tested on the first Tuesday of each June/July 2012 City of Carbondale, Illinois www.explorecarbondale.com month at 10:00 a.m. During inclement weather, sirens will not be tested. If a siren is sounded other than during a scheduled test, this alarm indicates an actual emergency. Remember that a watch 2012 Historic Preservation Award means that conditions are favorable for severe weather to develop From the Mayor and a warning means that severe weather is occurring and you Winners Announced should take shelter immediately. this much requested project. a certified AICP planner. You, the electorate, voted in The 2012 Saluki Softball Team the most diverse city council that provided some exciting games for The Following Meetings will be held at the Carbondale Civic Center, Carbondale has ever seen but, me to plan an occasional escape June 200 South Illinois Avenue, and Televised LIVE on CityVision 16 members of the City Council are from my mayoral duties but, while all in agreement that there needs hosting the MVC Tournament in Date Meeting Time to be a focus on rejuvenating the mid-May the season ended when Tues/26th Carbondale City Council 7:00 p.m. central area of town which includes they lost in the Championship Wed/6th & 20th Planning Commission 7:00 p.m. the downtown and the surrounding Game but not before beating neighborhoods. Without spilling Creighton and the number one Mon/11th Carbondale Park District Board 6:00 p.m. the beans, city staff members are seed UNI. Since my wife and I Other Scheduled Meetings at the Carbondale Civic Center, 200 South Illinois Avenue in the preliminary stages of talking started following them in 2010, the photo courtesy of the Carbondale Times with a handful of developers on team has always showed a style of Mon/4th Human Relations Commission 6:30 p.m. Residents and visitors to Carbondale enjoying a free Brown Bag Concert at Carbondale's Town Square Pavilion. some exciting projects that are teamwork and toughness that sets Thurs/7th Liquor Advisory Board 5:30 p.m. The concerts take place on Wednesdays from noon to 1:00 pm during May, June, August, and September. Mayor Joel Fritzler in line with the goals of the city the bar for the other Saluki teams Mon/18th Preservation Commission 7:00 p.m. council that you elected. So, not to mention other organizations Thurs/21st Sustainability Commission 6:00 p.m. 2012 Carbondale Main Street Brown Bag Concert Series The end of my first year as again, stay tuned for some exciting or businesses. Besides the usual Mayor brings some exciting plans announcements. running into fences to catch foul June: August: September Scheduled Meetings at Other Locations for the future. To start off, the Do you hear any fowl sounds? balls, stealing bases, or throwing Wed/13th Library Board of Trustees 4:30 p.m. 6/6 Blackberry Blossoms 8/1 Rural Kings 9/5 Soul Census architectural drawings for the new Not in Carbondale because, “No out runners from center field to The residence located at 303 N. Poplar was recognized in the category Conference Room, 405 West Main Street 6/13 Hot! Sauce 8/8 Marty's Band 9/12 Carter & Connelley fire station are almost finalized so, Roosters Allowed!” However, 14 home plate, our catcher, Allie of Restoration. The home, built in the 1920’s, underwent a complete Thurs/21st Carbondale High School 7:00 p.m. 6/20 Giant City Slickers 8/15 The Natives 9/19 Christine Bauer the groundbreaking for this much permits for quiet chicken coops VadeBoncouer, showed how tough restoration. The owners, Al and Apryl Gordon, have restored the home brought to you by Practice Pad 8/22 Big Mike Aguirre 9/26 Tom Cat Hill needed facility should begin in late have been granted and, six of the Salukis can be by leading the by returning the exterior of the home to its original character. District #165 CCHS Cafeteria, 1301 East Walnut Street 6/27 Parsley & Sagebrush 8/29 Boondock Billies Social Club summer or early fall. coops have been inspected and nation with being hit by 28 pitches. The City Council recently approved. So, if you are one of Thanks Team. Thurs/28th Carbondale Elementary School 7:00 p.m. Bring your lawn char, grab a bite to eat at one of over 40 downtown eateries, and enjoy free local music! District #95 approved the purchase of the last the fortunate permit holders, or a Summer in Carbondale can be Administration Center, 925 South Giant City Road section of land needed for the neighbor of a permit holder, you are a quiet and relaxing time but, with FIREWORKS SAFETY planned bicycle path that will run about to enjoy some fresh eggs. the Southern IL Music Festival, the along the east side of the railroad In addition to hiring a new City McLeod Summer Playhouse, Brown amateurs, fireworks can turn the the dark wands and non-explosive tracks from the SIU campus to Manager and a new Director of Bag Concerts, and Sunset Concerts, The Following Meetings will be held at the Carbondale Civic Center, festivities into tragedy. Young noisemakers. July 200 South Illinois Avenue, and Televised LIVE on CityVision 16 the Carbondale Town Square. Public Works this past year, the there is always something going people suffer the great majority of The City of Carbondale Fire The Council also approved the City now has a new Director of on. If you are new to Carbondale, Date Meeting Time fireworks injuries, which typically Department and the Illinois Fire submission of a grant application Development Services, Mr. Chris Welcome! And, if you ever have Tues/17th Carbondale City Council 7:00 p.m. harm the eyes, head, or hands. Safety Alliance recommends that that, if awarded, would go towards Wallace. Although new to the any questions about the city, feel • Teach children at an early the use of all 4th of July fireworks be matching the green space funds that position, Mr. Wallace is not new free to contact me at jfritzler@ Wed/18th Planning Commission 7:00 p.m. age that fireworks are explosive left to the professionals. It is simply the City has set aside for the project. to Carbondale as he is a nine-year ci.carbondale.il.us or 457-3229. Mon/9th & 30th Carbondale Park District Board 6:00 p.m. devices. They are not toys. too dangerous to use fireworks The path will be a community resident, and he has been with the • Explain the danger of explosives yourself or be around friends/ project involving the City, SIU, City since 2006; most recently as the Have a great summer, The house located at 604 S. James St. was also recognized in the Other Scheduled Meetings at the Carbondale Civic Center, 200 South Illinois Avenue In Illinois, the term fireworks and teach children to tell an adult family who use them. Instead, and Carbondale Main Street. Stay City’s Senior Planner. Mr. Wallace category of Restoration. This residence was built in 1948. The owner, Mon/2nd Human Relations Commission 6:30 p.m. is defined to mean and include if they find fireworks. Be sure they enjoy the thrill of pyrotechnics at a tuned for further developments of graduated from SIU in 2000 and is Joel Fritzler, Mayor Anita Lenzini, has restored the existing historical interior wood trim Liquor Advisory Board any explosive compound or any understand it is too risky to pick public display presented by trained and paneling. The home still retains its original fabric awnings over the Thurs/5th 5:30 p.m. substance or combination of up fireworks and bring them to an professionals, where compliance windows and copper guttering. Mon/16th Preservation Commission 7:00 p.m. substances, or article prepared for adult. with state-of-the-art fire codes is a Chris Wallace Appointed Development Services Director Thurs/19th Sustainability Commission 6:00 p.m. the purpose of producing a visible • Do not give a child a sparkler to safer way to enjoy the holidays. or audible effect of temporary hold. Sparklers are designed to burn If you would like more Carbondale City Manager as a Planner with the Greater Beautiful boards He and his wife Carbondale Among Illinois Governments Scheduled Meetings at Other Locations nature by explosion, combustion, hot and can reach temperatures information visit the Illinois Fire Kevin Baity has appointed Mr. Egypt Regional Planning and Melissa have three children and Awarded for Website Transparency Wed/11th Library Board of Trustees 4:30 p.m. or detonation. as high as 1800o F. Sparklers stay Safety Alliance website at www. Chris Wallace to serve as the Development Commission and have called Carbondale home for Conference Room, 405 West Main Street Fireworks can be a spectacular hot long after they have burned ifsa.org or contact the City of City’s Development Services volunteered his time with the the past 9 years. Carbondale’s internet presence has again been lauded by an Thurs/19th Carbondale High School 7:00 p.m. addition to holidays and out. As a substitute for sparklers Carbondale Fire Department at Director. As the Director Mr. Americorps Northwest Service “Chris Wallace has proven his organization that rates local governments’ commitment to transparency. District #165 celebrations, but in the hands of or firecrackers, purchase glow-in- 457-3234. Wallace will lead the Divisions Academy. Mr. Wallace graduated ability through the oversight of ExploreCarbondale.com was recently one of 19 Illinois municipal web CCHS Cafeteria, 1301 East Walnut Street of Planning Services, Building from Southern Illinois University the writing and adoption of a new sites to earn a “Sunny Award” from The Sunshine Review, a non-profit, & Neighborhood Services, and in 2000 and maintains professional Comprehensive Plan in 2010 and pro-transparency organization. Illinois had the third most 2012 Sunny Thurs/26th Carbondale Elementary School 7:00 p.m. Carbondale Fire Department Participates in Housing Programs Administration. certification with the American the current process of re-writing the Awards, trailing only Florida and Texas. District #95 Mr. Wallace has been employed Institute of Certified Planners. City’s Zoning Code. Chris will be The Sunshine Review’s “Transparency Checklist” analyzes Web sites for Administration Center, 925 South Giant City Road "Chill Out In The Park" Events by the City since 2006 and most He serves on the Illinois State a great addition to the Department information about budgets, meetings, elected and administrative officials, City Hall will be closed Wednesday, July 4, 2012 in observance of Independence Day. The City of Carbondale Fire Department has participated in a program sponsored by the Carbondale recently served as the City’s American Planning Association Head staff and has valuable insights permits and zoning, audits, contracts, lobbying, public records, and taxes. Park District for several years called "Chill Out In The Park". This program is designed to provide a Senior Planner. Executive Committee and is a into the community that will allow The “checklist” measures what content is available on government Web free and safe activity for kids to participate in during these hot summer months. The Fire Department Prior to working with the City, member of the Carbondale Main for a seamless transition,” said City sites against what should be provided. will provide water spray from the aerial fire truck for children to play in at City parks on the following Chris Wallace was employed Street and Keep Carbondale Manager Baity. “Sunny Award winners deserve recognition for making information Wednesdays in June, July and August. available to citizens and for setting a transparency standard that all CITY OF CARBONDALE governments can, and should, meet,” said Mike Barnhart, the president 200 South Illinois Avenue Wednesday, June 20 Tatum Heights Park 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Project ChildSafe Comes to Carbondale of Sunshine review in a release. “Access to information empowers every P.O. Box 2047 Wednesday, June 27 Parrish Park 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. The City of Carbondale Police by the U.S. Department of Justice, in a national effort to promote citizen to hold government officials accountable for the conduct of public Carbondale, Illinois 62902-2047 Wednesday, July 18 Attucks Park 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Department has 300 free firearm the Law Enforcement Community firearms safety education to all business and the spending of taxpayer money. Official accountability is Wednesday, August 1 Turley Park 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. safety kits available for local and the firearms industry. gun owners. Project ChildSafe the cornerstone of self-government and liberty.” (618) 549-5302 residents through a partnership with “I encourage residents to pick has distributed gunlock safety The Sunshine Review is a non-profit organization dedicated to state and Children of all ages are invited to come join the fun at one of the Carbondale parks. Project ChildSafe, the nationwide up a Project ChildSafe safety kit kits to all 50 states and the 5 U.S. local government transparency. SunshineReview.org shares transparency For more information, contact the Carbondale Park District at 549-4222. Joel Fritzler, Mayor firearms safety education program. so that they can securely store territories. information and uses its 10-point checklist to evaluate content of every The safety kits, which include their firearm,” said Chief Jody “We are pleased to have the state and more than 5,000 local government Web sites. a gunlock, will be available at O’Guinn. “Each kit contains safety Carbondale Police Department Corene McDaniel, Councilwoman the Public Safety Center while instructions and a cable-style gun as a Project ChildSafe partner,” Chris Wissmann, Councilman Make Plans to Visit Poplar Camp Beach supplies last. lock. The locks fit on most types of said Bill Brassard, Jr., director Donald Monty, Councilman Project ChildSafe, a program handguns, rifles and shotguns and of Project ChildSafe. “Project Keep informed of City News and Events. at Cedar Lake This Summer! developed by the National are essential in preventing a child ChildSafe is an important step Jane Adams, Councilwoman Shooting Sports Foundation or other unauthorized person from forward in helping to ensure Visit the City of Carbondale website: Lance Jack, Councilman Open: Monday through Friday 9:30am - 5:30pm (NSSF), has distributed more accessing a firearm in your home. that all firearm owners fully than 35 million firearm safety By collaborating with Project understand their responsibilities www.explorecarbondale.com Lee Fronabarger, Councilman Saturday/Sunday/Holidays 9:30am - 7:00pm kits throughout the country since ChildSafe, the City of Carbondale with respect to the safe handling 2003. The program is supported Police Department is participating and storage of firearms.” Kevin Baity, City Manager