Carbondale Communique' 4 Outdoor Warning Sirens Tested Monthly Au gust/September 2012 City of Carbondale, Illinois www.explorecarbondale.com Outdoor warning sirens are tested on the first Tuesday of each 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, City O cials and Sta Extend A Warm this alarm indicates an actual emergency. Remember that a watch From the Mayor Welcome to New Students and Residents means that conditions are favorable for severe weather to develop and a warning means that severe weather is occurring and you Wednesday at noon, they sponsor center, which will be an exciting new Welcome all new residents and students to Carbondale. Carbondale should take shelter immediately. a free Brown Bag Concert by local development for the community. offers the luxuries people expect in a large city while maintaining the musicians. Bring your own lunch And, the Buckminister Fuller Dome comforts and charm of a small town. (and a chair) or pick up something group is getting close to renovating In Carbondale you will find abundant housing options for students new from a downtown restaurant. Bucky’s Dome which should draw through retirement living, state of the art medical, technical and August The Following Meetings will be held at the Carbondale Civic Center, Every Friday evening from 6:00 to people from around the country. professional services and facilities, excellent schools and churches, and 200 South Illinois Avenue, and Televised LIVE on CityVision 16 9:00, come out for Main Street’s Carbondale has the most diverse outstanding social and cultural activities sponsored by the community Date Meeting Time Friday Night Fair featuring live population of any place I’ve lived and University. The City has an expansive retail district, more than 100 Tues/7th & 21st Carbondale City Council 7:00 p.m. music, locally grown produce, and and, if you haven’t noticed by restaurant options, unique specialty shops in a historic Downtown District, handmade products. now, Carbondale is a very unique as well as attractive parks and recreational facilities, all nestled amid the Wed/1st & 15th Planning Commission 7:00 p.m. 2012 has been a year of Silver town. Carbondale has some pretty natural beauty of Southern Illinois. Mon/13th Carbondale Park District Board 6:00 p.m. Anniversaries for a number of unique restaurants and businesses, We invite you to get acquainted with your City and all of the services prominent Carbondale institutions unique people, and, of course, available to you as residents of Carbondale. Through this newsletter, Other Scheduled Meetings at the Carbondale Civic Center, 200 South Illinois Avenue The Carbondale Farmer’s Market operates at the Westown Shopping Center April through November on Saturday mornings. This seasonal open-air market offers locally grown vegetables and fruit as they come in season as well Mayor Joel Fritzler including Carbondale Community unique concerns. To deal with these City staff are dedicated to providing municipal news to residents of the Thurs/2nd Liquor Advisory Board 5:30 p.m. as locally grown herbs, annuals, perennials and a variety of crafts. Arts, Keep Carbondale Beautiful, concerns, over a hundred residents community. In every issue you will find information on services available, Mon/6th Human Relations Commission 6:30 p.m. and Hunan Restaurant. At about serve on a variety of boards and as well as announcements and upcoming events. We also encourage you Thurs/16th Sustainability Commission 6:00 p.m. For those of you returning to 6:00 pm on August 8, Hunan will commissions that advise the city to visit the Carbondale Web site explorecarbondale.com for news and CARBONDALE PARK DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS INVITES YOU TO... Carbondale from your summer celebrate their 25th Anniversary council and staff on various issues. information pertaining to all areas of City government, as well as links to area Scheduled Meetings at Other Locations jaunts, “Welcome back.” If you are with a Chinese Dragon Dance The involvement and volunteerism organizations and the abundant resources available in Southern Illinois. THE new to Carbondale then, “Welcome and firecrackers, so come out for of these people really adds to the From the governmental perspective, Carbondale strives to have an Wed/8th Library Board of Trustees 4:30 p.m. to the Cultural Capital of Southern the festivities and stay for some uniqueness of Carbondale. Conference Room, 405 West Main Street open platform for its citizenry, where the voices of all residents are heard Illinois.” Whether you are here to great food. There are many ways for Carbondale High School and respected. Regular City Council meetings are held on the lst and 3rd Thurs/16th 7:00 p.m. live and work, or to attend SIU, On Saturday, Aug. 25 at 7:00 you to get involved, whether by Tuesdays of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Civic Center at 200 South Illinois District #165 you have made the right choice. pm, the Carbondale Chamber of volunteering at The Women’s Avenue. The meetings are also televised live on the City's governmental CCHS Cafeteria, 1301 East Walnut Street OUTDOOR AQUATIC CENTER I’m celebrating my 16th year as a Commerce is hosting Carbondale Center, the Boys & Girls Club, cable channel CityVision 16, which may be found on Mediacom Channel Thurs/16th Carbondale Elementary School 7:00 p.m. Carbondalean, but I’ve also lived in Community Day at the Southern the I Can Read Program, or one Items from St. Louis' 16. City Council recordings are also available on the City's Web site. District #95 Appetizers & Buffet Indiana, Oregon, Botswana, Malawi Illinois Miners’ baseball game at of Carbondale’s other community The Mayor, City Council and City staff are here to serve you and look Administration Center, 925 South Giant City Road and Albania so, I can truly say this Rent One Park in Marion. Several organizations. In any case, the best forward to making your acquaintance. For information about all of the about Carbondale, “There is no fun events are being planned for the way to feel that you are a part of a services available to you through the City of Carbondale, contact the Sameem Afghan Restaurantery place quite like this place.” evening, but at least come out to see community is to become part of the Carbondale City Hall at 549-5302 or stop by and visit us at 200 South The Following Meetings will be held at the Carbondale Civic Center, ouis' French Bak Thursday, August 2, 2012 6-9PM September Dessert from St. L Fall is my favorite time of year to if I bean one of the Miners’ mascots community, and we want you to be Illinois Avenue. 200 South Illinois Avenue, and Televised LIVE on CityVision 16 Carbondale Civic Center, 200 S. Illinois Ave. be in Southern Illinois as the weather when I throw out the first pitch. part of this community. Date Meeting Time $40 Per Guest or $300 Table of Eight. is perfect to get out to enjoy various Besides the countless events, If you ever have any questions La Bonne Bouchee activities organized by groups festivals, and concerts for which about the City, feel free to contact City Council Approves Study for Downtown Tues/11th & 25th Carbondale City Council 7:00 p.m. Thanks to our Generous Sponsors 100% of the ticket price throughout the region. On every Southern Illinois is known, there me at [email protected] Tax Increment Financing District Wed/5th & 9th Planning Commission 7:00 p.m. will go towards the building of the Super Splash Park. Wednesday and Friday in Aug. and are a number of organizations in the or 457-3229. Mon/10th Carbondale Park District Board 6:00 p.m. Sept., come downtown to the Town region that are working on a variety In June the Carbondale City Council approved a measure to enter into Square Pavilion to enjoy live music of projects that may be of interest to Have a great fall, a contract with Peoria-based Ruyle Hullinger and Associates to study Other Scheduled Meetings at the Carbondale Civic Center, 200 South Illinois Avenue and local food at two of Carbondale you. The Carbondale Park District the feasibility of a Tax Increment Financing District for Downtown Mon/6th Liquor Advisory Board 5:30 p.m. Main Street’s famous events. Every is working on a new outdoor aquatic Joel Fritzler, Mayor Carbondale. Tax Increment Financing Districts allow municipalities to Jackson County Voter Registration Information capture the tax generated by the increased value of properties located Mon/10th Human Relations Commission 6:30 p.m. within the specified area. The City and a developer negotiate and enter To be eligible to register to vote, include the person’s name. the Carbondale City Clerk’s Office Mon/17th Preservation Commission 7:00 p.m. into a redevelopment agreement which allows the City to reimburse a person must (1) live in Illinois A person who changes their name located at 200 South Illinois Avenue a developer for certain development costs including land acquisition, Thurs/20th Sustainability Commission 6:00 p.m. at least 28 days prior to the next (i.e. gets married) must completely in Carbondale, the Jackson County demolition, building renovation, architectural and engineering costs and election, and (2) be at least 18 re-register in order to be eligible Clerk’s Office located in the Jackson Scheduled Meetings at Other Locations any necessary environmental cleanup. years of age by the date of the to vote. A person who is already County Courthouse in Murphysboro, The City is in communication with at least two developers and land Wed/12th Library Board of Trustees 4:30 p.m. next election. To register to vote, registered to vote within Jackson and at the Illinois Secretary of State owners who are interested in making significant investments in the Conference Room, 405 West Main Street a person must present two forms County and moves from one Driver’s License Examining Station downtown area, however without additional economic incentives the Thurs/20th Carbondale High School 7:00 p.m. of identification; at least one form location to another location within on West Murphysboro Road. projects cannot move forward. City staff have researched and determined District #165 of identification must include the Jackson County must complete a For additional information, please the tentative boundary for the proposed TIF District. During the next five CCHS Cafeteria, 1301 East Walnut Street person’s name and current Jackson change of address form in order contact the City Clerk’s Office at 549- (5) months, the identified area will be studied to determine whether the County address. The ID's may to be eligible to vote in the next 5302 or email [email protected]. Thurs/27th Carbondale Elementary School 7:00 p.m. properties qualify for inclusion in a TIF District. This study will result include, but are not limited to, a election. These changes must also il.us, or you may contact the Jackson District #95 in the creation of a Redevelopment Plan which will include historical driver’s license, state photo ID be processed at least 28 days prior County Clerk at co.jackson.il.us/ Administration Center, 925 South Giant City Road property valuation data, certification that the area meets State established for non-drivers, checkbook, lease, to any election. voting.htm. Additional information eligibility criteria, projections of revenue estimates, program costs, plan City Hall will be closed Monday, September 3, 2012 in observance of Labor Day. utility bill or piece of mail. The Persons may register to vote or can also be found on the City's Web budgets, legal findings and certifications under State law. It is anticipated second form of ID needs only to complete change of address forms at site at explorecarbondale.com. that the TIF District could be in place before year end. Excellent sites of various sizes are available for commercial development in Carbondale's existing Tax Increment Financing District CITY OF CARBONDALE Carbondale Certi ed as a StormReady® Community located in the City's east-central downtown area and in the proposed 200 South Illinois Avenue The City of Carbondale continues to maintain must: establish a 24-hour warning point and new Downtown TIF District. Businesses and real estate developers P.O. Box 2047 national accreditation as a StormReady® community emergency operations center (EOC), have more interested in available properties should contact Gary Williams, Carbondale, Illinois 62902-2047 by the National Weather Service. Having been the than one way to receive severe weather warnings Economic Development Coordinator for the City of Carbondale at 457-3286. (618) 549-5302 first community in Southern Illinois to receive this and forecasts to alert the public; create a system certification, Carbondale is one of 84 communities in that monitors local weather conditions, promote the Illinois to carry this designation. While no community importance of public readiness through community Joel Fritzler, Mayor can be storm proof, the StormReady® community seminars, and develop a formal hazardous weather CARBONDALE CITY COUNCIL is better prepared to protect property and save lives plan which includes training severe weather spotters Pictured is Cool Spoons Frozen Yogurt and Treats on Giant City Road, one of two new Yogurt Café’s that AUGUST & SEPTEMBER MEETING SCHEDULE Corene McDaniel, Councilwoman through better planning, education and awareness. and hold emergency exercises. have opened in Carbondale this spring in the City’s eastside business corridor. Cool Spoons offers custom- According to the National Weather Service, Community preparedness is vital for proper response ers many dessert options with more than 18 flavors and over 100 toppings. The business also provides free AUGUST 7, 2012 Chris Wissmann, Councilman Americans live in the most severe weather-prone to weather threats. In order to meet this guideline, the Wi-fi in their bright, airy, family-friendly environment. See inside for more new businesses opening this fall Donald Monty, Councilman country on Earth, with 90% of presidentially declared community must educate the public through talks and in Carbondale. AUGUST 21, 2012 disasters being weather-related. These disasters account presentations. EOC staff and storm spotters receive SEPTEMBER 11, 2012 Jane Adams, Councilwoman for approximately 500 deaths and almost $14 billion in mandatory training to learn to recognize potentially Lance Jack, Councilman damages per year. StormReady® helps communities threatening weather situations and to act appropriately CARBONDALE COMMUNITY DAY AT RENT ONE PARK SEPTEMBER 25, 2012 with safety and communication skills to save lives and as well as how to prepare the public to properly Lee Fronabarger, Councilman This year the Carbondale Chamber of Commerce property, both before and during an event. In addition, respond to these threats. All meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. and will be held in City Council is teaming up with the Southern Illinois Miners Chambers at the Carbondale Civic Center. Any changes to this a StormReady® community is eligible to receive If you have any questions or are interested in to host “Carbondale Community Day” at Rent Kevin Baity, City Manager community rating points from the Insurance Services volunteering your time to help in the City of Carbondale meeting schedule will be published in accordance with the Illinois One Park! This inaugural event will take place on Open Meetings Act. Office which may help lower flood insurance rates. Emergency Management Services Department, please Saturday, August 25, 2012 to celebrate the beauty To be recognized as Storm- Ready®, a community contact Terril Kaufmann at 457-3245. Additional local government meetings are listed on the calendar Carbondale Communiqué is written by the City of Carbondale and pride of our wonderful community, with the participation of various members of the community on the back page of this issue. to provide residents and businesses with municipal news. throughout the game. Gates will open at 6:00pm and the first pitch will be thrown at 7:05pm. A promotional day for this event was held at the Carbondale Chamber of Commerce office on Friday, Janice Hampton, Editor July 20, 2012 giving community members an opportunity to purchase their tickets. The promotional day also Dimitrios Karayiannis, Translator Emergency Preparedness Edition Available offered the opportunity for children to enter a raffle to win the chance to become the bat boy or girl on game night! Keep informed of City News and Events. If you did not see the recent Special Edition of the Carbondale Communique For More Information on City Government: Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are still available for those interested. To purchase tickets please Visit the City of Carbondale website: www.explorecarbondale.com dedicated to Emergency Preparedness or would like to obtain additional stop by the Carbondale Chamber of Commerce Office or contact them by phone at 549-2146. Tickets are also available through the Southern Illinois Miners Ticket Office by calling 618-998-8499. Please mention AM Radio 1620, Cable TV Channel 16 copies, please contact the City Manager's Office at 457-3226. Carbondale Community Day when purchasing your tickets. Hope to see you there! www.explorecarbondale.com Carbondale Communique' Carbondale Communique' 2 3 New Businesses Opening This Fall CITY OF CARBONDALE AWARDED HOMEBUYER Carbondale Participating in National League of Cities NEWS ON MAIN STREET ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDS in Carbondale Prescription Discount Card Program Start Your Weekends at the Carbondale Dr. Alam Sleep Clinic Rogers and Hollands Jewelers The City of Carbondale has received a grant from the Illinois Housing Development Authority. Over the next The City of Carbondale is participating in the Main Street, Carbondale Community High School and Community Friday Night Fair 2731 W. Main Street University Mall year, the City will use the Homebuyer Assistance Program to assist lower-income persons with the purchase and National League of Cities Prescription Discount Card the SIU Student Center. These cards can be used at any rehabilitation of a home located within the Carbondale city limits. Program. The program, which is administered by CVS participating pharmacy in the United States, not just in Carbondale Community Friday Night Fairs are continuing this summer Family Dollar Ross Dress for Less Assistance Available: The maximum amount of assistance for the purchase and rehabilitation of a home is Caremark, helps residents cope with the high cost of Carbondale. In addition, for a limited time, cards will be and are held every Friday from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the Town Square 900 W. Main Street University Mall $40,000. The Homebuyer program provides up to $10,000 for down payment and closing costs with the remain- prescription drugs. This is not a prescription insurance included in The Carbondale Times newspaper. Pavilion. These events feature local vendors, artisans and different ing funds for rehabilitation of the property in order to bring the dwelling up to the City's current housing codes. program, it is a discount card program. Residents Questions often asked include, “Does the National entertainment every week. During the fairs, local merchants display Liberty Wealth Management Shoe Department Encore Based on the amount of assistance, this prorated loan will be forgiven in five or ten years. Home owners must can save an average of 23% off of the full retail cost League of Cities or any participating City receive their products while local bands are featured on the Fair Stage. A kid’s 2250 Reed Station Road University Mall live in the house as their primary residence for the duration of the loan. The home purchaser must provide at of prescription medication that is not covered by an revenue from the program?” Neither NLC nor any corner has crafts, games and educational activities for little community least $1,000 towards the down payment and qualify for and obtain financing from a participating lender. insurance provider. There is no enrollment form, no participating city receives any revenue for sponsoring members. Young professionals, couples on their way to dinner, families Mattress Firm Veterans Administration Clinic Eligible Persons: Applicants must currently not own a home. The total household income, before taxes membership fee and no restrictions or limits on the the program. The savings generated through the use and people of all ages will enjoy the food court, rotating products and of 1330 E. Main Street 1130 E. Walnut Street must be less than or equal to 80% of the area median income. Income limits annually set by the U.S. Depart- frequency of use. The discount card is accepted at of the card stays with the resident. Pharmacies in the course, the live music. The Carbondale Community Friday Night Fairs ment of Housing and Urban Development are based on the number of persons in the household. Currently the more than 60,000 pharmacies nationwide, including program agree to absorb the cost of the discount. will run through September 28, 2012. income limits are 1 person- $32,150, 2 people-$36,750, 3 people-$41,350, 4 people-$45,900, 5 people-$49,600, major pharmacy chains and most local independent The benefit to the pharmacy for participating in So Now You are Living Off 6 people-$53,250, 7 people-$56,950, and 8 people-$60,600. pharmacies. Currently there are seven pharmacies in the program is that it creates customer loyalty and Carbondale Main Street’s Brown Bag Concert Private Financing for Home Purchase: City staff will evaluate information provided by the applicants to Carbondale that are participating in the program. increases store traffic. Series Continues Through September Campus... Here are Some Tips to determine if they meet basic program eligibility criteria. Eligible applicants will be required to attend a Home- There is no cost for the City to participate in the “Are residents of Carbondale the only people eligible Help You be a Good Neighbor buyer counseling program. Upon successful completion of the program, applicants will be able to contact program, however a city must be a member of the for the program?” No. The discount cards are available The concerts are held every Wednesday from noon – 1 p.m. in participating local lenders to apply for a home loan. The lenders will use their normal criteria to evaluate the National League of Cities (NLC). Carbondale is the to anyone who visits a local pharmacy or picks one up at Carbondale’s Historic Town Square. This concert series was created • Maintain the entire property clean of scattered litter and debris loan applications and determine whether to approve or deny a loan. only city south of Champaign and outside the metro St. the locations mentioned above. The cards do not contain to give people in the community a chance to take a break from their • Make sure your house number is visible from the street. Application Availability and Acceptance: If you are interested in further program information, please Louis area that is a current member and can offer the any personal information and can be used over and over. daily routine and enjoy the weather and music from local artists. Every • If you plan to keep pets, familiarize yourself with the information contact Khristina Vaughn, City of Carbondale Housing Programs Administrator at 457-3233. program. The role of the City is to promote the program People can use them on vacation or can send them to Wednesday in August and September the weekly Brown Bag concerts included in the this issue of the Communiqué. The process from application to closing the sale on your new home may take several months. If you are through local media and the City's website and to make family members or friends. Students are eligible for the will feature local and regional musicians. Each band is family-friendly • Park only on approved surfaces (driveway, parking lot or street) interested in buying a home or are considering it in the future you are urged to request application materials and the prescription discount cards available at locations program and can use the card when they are living here so everyone can enjoy the entertainment. Surrounding Carbondale’s - not in the yard or across sidewalks. submit them as soon as possible. throughout the City to residents who might benefit from attending college or at home on break. Town square are many local restaurants where people can grab a bite to • Use trash containers with tight fitting lids and participate in the the program. Additional details about the program can be found on eat to bring to the show. City' s Recycling Program. Discount cards are available at participating the City of Carbondale website, www.explorecarbondale. • Place trash out after 6:00 a.m. the morning of your scheduled City Off ers SIUC Student and New Resident pharmacies and at several locations including com or on the National League of Cities website, www. pickup. Remove containers by midnight of the same day of pickup and Carbondale City Hall, the Carbondale Public Library, nlc.org. Information can also be obtained by calling the store at the rear of the dwelling unit. Move-In Services the Carbondale Chamber of Commerce, Carbondale City of Carbondale at 549-5302. • Interior furniture (i.e. couches and chairs) must be kept inside - not With new residents and SIUC students arriving • Refuse that is placed at the curbside in areas whose on the front or rear porches or in the yard. back on campus and fall classes starting on Monday, normal collection day is not the following day. • Participate in the City's Landscape Waste Program for proper August 20th, the City of Carbondale will again be • All refuse that is placed at the curbside at any time Pharmacies in Carbondale Participating in the Discount Card Program removal of landscape waste. offering additional services to the public: where the property address in question is not a regular CVS Pharmacy, 2431 W. Main St. Walgreens Pharmacy, 206 S. Wall St. • Please keep the noise down and be considerate of your neighbors. • The City's Water Office will offer extended hours and customer of City refuse collection. Center for Medical Arts, 2601 W. Main St. Walgreens Pharmacy, 1600 W. Main St. • Fire pits are allowed under very strict guidelines. be open from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through • Please note that landscape waste, white goods • Get to know your neighbors and join their Neighborhood Watch Friday beginning on Thursday, August 9th through (household appliances) and tires will not be collected Kroger Pharmacy, 501 N. Giant City Rd. Wal-Mart Pharmacy, 1450 E. Main St. group or start one! Wednesday, August 22nd. under this program. These items will be collect- Schnucks Pharmacy, 915 W. Main St. • Visit the City Website www.explorecarbondale to keep up with the • Free newcomer and visitor information will be avail- ed on a call-in basis only as a part of the City’s latest news and for City Code information. able in City Hall along with free bottled water. existing sticker collection programs by calling the • Parking meters will be covered to allow free parking Maintenance and Environmental Services Division at NLC PRESCRIPTION DISCOUNT CARD PROGRAM MONTHLY/CUMULATIVE SAVINGS on downtown parking lots between Monday, August 13th 457-3275. AND UTILIZATION REPORT, CARBONDALE, ILLINOIS City Building and Neighborhood and Friday, August 24th. The City’s Designated Solid Waste Collection Inspectors Assist Students and Residents In an effort to keep the City clean of trash and debris, Days will be augmented by staff from the Building Total Price Avg. Savings % Price Total Utilizers the Refuse and Recycling Division will conduct City and Neighborhood Services Division making regular Month Prescriptions Savings Savings Sign-up for Designated Solid Waste Collection Days, and provide patrols throughout the City and issuing citations as With Rental Property Issues January 82 $738.31 $9.00 18.7% 49 Pick up Saluki’s Got daily patrols of the City to collect and dispose of refuse needed. Building and Neighborhood Services Division The preservation and stabilization of residential neighborhoods, your FREE Talent Contest from the curbside. Regular patrols will begin on Friday, staff will issue citations to the property owner of February 115 $1,303.10 $11.33 along with ensuring that the housing stock in the community is main- Prescription ! for a Chance to August 17th and continue through Sunday, August 26th. record for the following violations: 27.6% 63 Discount DOGS tained in a safe, sound and sanitary condition is a priority of the City HOT Win Great Patrols will be performed seven days a week as deter- • The property in question is not a regular customer Card in the of Carbondale. The Mandatory Rental Housing Inspection Program March 103 $806.02 $7.83 21.9% 52 mined to be necessary by City staff. of City refuse collection. (Note: To maintain the Carbondale Prizes! has been effective in gradually improving the housing stock of the Times! Within the guidelines of City Designated Solid Waste cleanliness of the City, any refuse set at curbside on community, particularly in older neighborhoods where single family April 157 $1,890.72 $12.04 25.8% 75 Collection Days refuse at curbside will be removed and property which is not a regular customer of City refuse houses have been converted for multiple occupancy use. the property owner of record will be billed based on the collection will be collected and the property owner Through the Mandatory Rental Housing Inspection Program, time it takes at each location. All collections will be will be billed for the collection in accordance with detailed inspections are conducted on the exterior and interior of timed and billed to the property owner of record at the program guidelines.) rental properties. The scheduled inspections are initiated through the Total 457 $4,738.15 $10.37 24.1% 239 City’s Extra Solid Waste Collection rate which is $15.00 • The refuse is not properly bagged or neatly stacked City's Building & Neighborhood Services Division. Violations that LIVE plus $7.50 per minute after the first minute, rounded up for collection at the curbside. *Information compiled by the National League of Cities Free! are noted are required to be corrected before a certificate of occu- to the next whole minute. Under this program, collection These guidelines have been established in an effort MUSIC pancy can be issued. will include: to keep the City free of debris and refuse as well as If you have an issue in a rental dwelling or if you have questions SCHEDULE • Refuse that is not placed curbside by 8:00 a.m. in an to prevent the regular City Refuse and Recycling Carbondale Animal Control and Licensing Information about the Mandatory Rental Housing Inspection Program, contact the area whose normal refuse collection day is the current customer from being penalized for setting their refuse If you own a pet or are planning to own one, is valid from Jackson County Animal Control by July 27 Building and Neighborhood Services Division at 457-3237. day and/or exceeds the residential refuse limit of one out slightly earlier than permitted by City Ordinance we encourage you to familiarize yourself with the contacting 687-7235. Marty's Band cubic yard (200 gallons or six 33 gallon cans). which is 6:00 p.m. on the day prior to the customer’s responsibilities that pet owners must consider toward Residents that keep animals on their property within • Refuse that is placed at the curbside prior to 4:00 p.m. regular collection day. their neighbors and the community. In Carbondale the City of Carbondale must provide adequate, safe and August 3 in areas whose normal refuse collection day is the follow- For further information contact the City of Carbon- rules and regulations have been established to sanitary shelter and such shelter must be sufficient to Tom Cat Hill The When the only reaction you want is ing day and which exceeds the residential refuse limit of dale Maintenance and Environmental Services promote the public health, safety, and general welfare provide natural light or artificial illumination, protection Social Club one cubic yard (200 gallons or six 33 gallon cans). Division at 457-3275. of the citizens of the City and to ensure the humane from weather and be of sufficient size for the animal to Civic treatment of animals. stand in an upright position and lie down stretched out August 10 All dogs four (4) months old and older must be so that no part of its body need touch any wall or roof Rip Lee Pryor Center licensed and registered with the Animal Control Office. of the structure. This shall not include animal carriers, Wo w ! Carbondale Police Remind Residents of Parking Regulations A BACK TO BASICS August 17 In The Heart of Carbondale The annual fee is $5.00 for dogs that have been neutered recycled chemical drums or other personal property As thousands of new and returning residents arrive parking citations. and $25.00 for dogs that have not been neutered. which is not intended to provide animal shelter. EVENT Boondock Billies in Carbondale over the next month, the Carbondale Other parking regulations include: parked vehicles Licenses may be obtained from the Carbondale Police All dogs must be restrained by a leash or other Featuring August 24 Police Department would like to ensure that everyone must not block private driveways or crosswalks; Department located at 501 South Washington Street. physical restraint when the dog is not on the owner's Locally Grown Produce, is mindful of parking regulations in place. parking is prohibited in loading zones or any other The license application form is also available on the premises. Verbal command is not recognized as a form Secondary Modern Handmade Products, Carbondale Ordinance prohibits parking on or area posted as a no parking zone; parking is prohibited City Website at www.explorecarbondale.com. The of restraint. Dogs are not allowed to run on school August 31 across sidewalks. Besides being an inconvenience within 15 feet of fire hydrants, 30 feet of stop signs or completed form with the required fee can be mailed to property or recreation areas, such as parks, unless and Live Music to all pedestrians, this parking violation threatens the stop lights, and 50 feet of railroad crossings; double the Carbondale Police Department. The registration tag controlled by a physical restraint. Dogs are prohibited Swamp Tigers Offering the latest in safety of people using the sidewalk, according to a parking and parking that would block the normal must be on the dog's collar and on the dog at all times. from cemetery grounds. EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT September 7 state-of-the-art services, department statement. If a car is blocking a sidewalk, flow of traffic is illegal; parking between the curb and License renewal fees are due by January 30th each In addition, the City has an ordinance in place to 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm New Arts Jazztet allowing you to have an a ticket may be issued and the car may be towed. sidewalk (on City right-of-way) is not allowed; and year. License fees do not apply to "seeing eye" dogs further ensure the safety of residents in the event a dog May - September 2012 elegant and beautiful There is a 72 hour time limit for on-street parking. disabled vehicles must be moved from the roadway which have been trained to assist the visually impaired is determined to be dangerous or vicious. Special rules September 14 Vehicles suspected to be in violation will be marked promptly. or companion dogs which are trained to assist disabled have also been established regarding chickens, some Soul Glo reception. and ticketed when it is determined that a 72-hour viola- If you have questions pertaining to the City’s parking citizens. These tags are issued at no charge. types of exotic pets, such as reptiles and primates, and ON THE TOWN SQUARE tion has occurred. Vehicles are subject to being towed regulations contact the Carbondale Police Department at All dogs and cats must be vaccinated against rabies. the number of animals allowed per household. For in Carbondale September 21 if they are not moved and have at least two unpaid 457-3200 ext. 465. Vaccination tags must be displayed on the dog's collar more information about licensing and other rules and at the corner of 51N and 13W Giant City Slickers and on the dog at all times. If tags are lost, replacement regulations, contact the Carbondale Animal Control rabies tags are available as long as the vaccination Officer at 457-3200 ext. 424. September 28 Interested in Serving on a City Board Coulter, Goot & Wall or Commission? Take the Cost of Litter Survey! Trio Every piece of litter costs money to remove. The City of Carbondale along with Keep Carbondale For more information about the 7500 Square Feet The city government has citizen boards and commissions that may benefit from your Beautiful would like to encourage participation in a litter cost survey being conducted to determine the true CARBONDALE COMMUNITY Rooms for 2 to 600 involvement, including the Planning Commission, the Human Relations Commission, the cost of the effects of litter on Carbondale. FRIDAY NIGHT FAIR Portable Bars Library Board of Trustees, the Preservation Commission and many more. The survey asks two basic questions: how many hours a week, on average, does a person spend cleaning Contact Carbondale Main Street at Upright Baldwin Piano up litter or helping other people clean up litter, and the hourly payrate (if applicable). 618.457.3209 Portable and Fixed Stage If you are interested in becoming involved in your City govermnent, contact the The survey is available on the Keep Carbondale Beautiful website www.keepcb.org where it can be 618-529-8040 or visit 200 South Illinois Avenue Modern Catering Kitchen Office of the Mayor for more details at 457-3229 or stop by City Hall. www.carbondalemainstreet.com www.explorecarbondale.com Complete Audio-Visual Needs downloaded or completed online, and on Facebook. Carbondale Communique' Carbondale Communique' 2 3 New Businesses Opening This Fall CITY OF CARBONDALE AWARDED HOMEBUYER Carbondale Participating in National League of Cities NEWS ON MAIN STREET in Carbondale ASSISTANCE GRANT FUNDS Prescription Discount Card Program Start Your Weekends at the Carbondale Dr. Alam Sleep Clinic Rogers and Hollands Jewelers The City of Carbondale has received a grant from the Illinois Housing Development Authority. Over the next The City of Carbondale is participating in the Main Street, Carbondale Community High School and Community Friday Night Fair 2731 W. Main Street University Mall year, the City will use the Homebuyer Assistance Program to assist lower-income persons with the purchase and National League of Cities Prescription Discount Card the SIU Student Center. These cards can be used at any rehabilitation of a home located within the Carbondale city limits. Program. The program, which is administered by CVS participating pharmacy in the United States, not just in Carbondale Community Friday Night Fairs are continuing this summer Family Dollar Ross Dress for Less Assistance Available: The maximum amount of assistance for the purchase and rehabilitation of a home is Caremark, helps residents cope with the high cost of Carbondale. In addition, for a limited time, cards will be and are held every Friday from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the Town Square 900 W. Main Street University Mall $40,000. The Homebuyer program provides up to $10,000 for down payment and closing costs with the remain- prescription drugs. This is not a prescription insurance included in The Carbondale Times newspaper. Pavilion. These events feature local vendors, artisans and different ing funds for rehabilitation of the property in order to bring the dwelling up to the City's current housing codes. program, it is a discount card program. Residents Questions often asked include, “Does the National entertainment every week. During the fairs, local merchants display Liberty Wealth Management Shoe Department Encore Based on the amount of assistance, this prorated loan will be forgiven in five or ten years. Home owners must can save an average of 23% off of the full retail cost League of Cities or any participating City receive their products while local bands are featured on the Fair Stage. A kid’s 2250 Reed Station Road University Mall live in the house as their primary residence for the duration of the loan. The home purchaser must provide at of prescription medication that is not covered by an revenue from the program?” Neither NLC nor any corner has crafts, games and educational activities for little community least $1,000 towards the down payment and qualify for and obtain financing from a participating lender. insurance provider. There is no enrollment form, no participating city receives any revenue for sponsoring members. Young professionals, couples on their way to dinner, families Mattress Firm Veterans Administration Clinic Eligible Persons: Applicants must currently not own a home. The total household income, before taxes membership fee and no restrictions or limits on the the program. The savings generated through the use and people of all ages will enjoy the food court, rotating products and of 1330 E. Main Street 1130 E. Walnut Street must be less than or equal to 80% of the area median income. Income limits annually set by the U.S. Depart- frequency of use. The discount card is accepted at of the card stays with the resident. Pharmacies in the course, the live music. The Carbondale Community Friday Night Fairs ment of Housing and Urban Development are based on the number of persons in the household. Currently the more than 60,000 pharmacies nationwide, including program agree to absorb the cost of the discount. will run through September 28, 2012. income limits are 1 person- $32,150, 2 people-$36,750, 3 people-$41,350, 4 people-$45,900, 5 people-$49,600, major pharmacy chains and most local independent The benefit to the pharmacy for participating in So Now You are Living O 6 people-$53,250, 7 people-$56,950, and 8 people-$60,600. pharmacies. Currently there are seven pharmacies in the program is that it creates customer loyalty and Carbondale Main Street’s Brown Bag Concert Private Financing for Home Purchase: City staff will evaluate information provided by the applicants to Carbondale that are participating in the program. increases store traffic. Series Continues Through September Campus... Here are Some Tips to determine if they meet basic program eligibility criteria. Eligible applicants will be required to attend a Home- There is no cost for the City to participate in the “Are residents of Carbondale the only people eligible Help You be a Good Neighbor buyer counseling program. Upon successful completion of the program, applicants will be able to contact program, however a city must be a member of the for the program?” No. The discount cards are available The concerts are held every Wednesday from noon – 1 p.m. in participating local lenders to apply for a home loan. The lenders will use their normal criteria to evaluate the National League of Cities (NLC). Carbondale is the to anyone who visits a local pharmacy or picks one up at Carbondale’s Historic Town Square. This concert series was created • Maintain the entire property clean of scattered litter and debris loan applications and determine whether to approve or deny a loan. only city south of Champaign and outside the metro St. the locations mentioned above. The cards do not contain to give people in the community a chance to take a break from their • Make sure your house number is visible from the street. Application Availability and Acceptance: If you are interested in further program information, please Louis area that is a current member and can offer the any personal information and can be used over and over. daily routine and enjoy the weather and music from local artists. Every • If you plan to keep pets, familiarize yourself with the information contact Khristina Vaughn, City of Carbondale Housing Programs Administrator at 457-3233. program. The role of the City is to promote the program People can use them on vacation or can send them to Wednesday in August and September the weekly Brown Bag concerts included in the this issue of the Communiqué. The process from application to closing the sale on your new home may take several months. If you are through local media and the City's website and to make family members or friends. Students are eligible for the will feature local and regional musicians. Each band is family-friendly • Park only on approved surfaces (driveway, parking lot or street) interested in buying a home or are considering it in the future you are urged to request application materials and the prescription discount cards available at locations program and can use the card when they are living here so everyone can enjoy the entertainment. Surrounding Carbondale’s - not in the yard or across sidewalks. submit them as soon as possible. throughout the City to residents who might benefit from attending college or at home on break. Town square are many local restaurants where people can grab a bite to • Use trash containers with tight fitting lids and participate in the the program. Additional details about the program can be found on eat to bring to the show. City's Recycling Program. Discount cards are available at participating the City of Carbondale website, www.explorecarbondale. • Place trash out after 6:00 a.m. the morning of your scheduled City O ers SIUC Student and New Resident pharmacies and at several locations including com or on the National League of Cities website, www. pickup. Remove containers by midnight of the same day of pickup and Carbondale City Hall, the Carbondale Public Library, nlc.org. Information can also be obtained by calling the store at the rear of the dwelling unit. Move-In Services the Carbondale Chamber of Commerce, Carbondale City of Carbondale at 549-5302. • Interior furniture (i.e. couches and chairs) must be kept inside - not With new residents and SIUC students arriving • Refuse that is placed at the curbside in areas whose on the front or rear porches or in the yard. back on campus and fall classes starting on Monday, normal collection day is not the following day. • Participate in the City's Landscape Waste Program for proper August 20th, the City of Carbondale will again be • All refuse that is placed at the curbside at any time Pharmacies in Carbondale Participating in the Discount Card Program removal of landscape waste. offering additional services to the public: where the property address in question is not a regular CVS Pharmacy, 2431 W. Main St. Walgreens Pharmacy, 206 S. Wall St. • Please keep the noise down and be considerate of your neighbors. • The City's Water Office will offer extended hours and customer of City refuse collection. Center for Medical Arts, 2601 W. Main St. Walgreens Pharmacy, 1600 W. Main St. • Fire pits are allowed under very strict guidelines. be open from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through • Please note that landscape waste, white goods Kroger Pharmacy, 501 N. Giant City Rd. Wal-Mart Pharmacy, 1450 E. Main St. • Get to know your neighbors and join their Neighborhood Watch Friday beginning on Thursday, August 9th through (household appliances) and tires will not be collected group or start one! Wednesday, August 22nd. under this program. These items will be collect- Schnucks Pharmacy, 915 W. Main St. • Visit the City Website www.explorecarbondale to keep up with the • Free newcomer and visitor information will be avail- ed on a call-in basis only as a part of the City’s latest news and for City Code information. able in City Hall along with free bottled water. existing sticker collection programs by calling the • Parking meters will be covered to allow free parking Maintenance and Environmental Services Division at NLC PRESCRIPTION DISCOUNT CARD PROGRAM MONTHLY/CUMULATIVE SAVINGS on downtown parking lots between Monday, August 13th 457-3275. AND UTILIZATION REPORT, CARBONDALE, ILLINOIS City Building and Neighborhood and Friday, August 24th. The City’s Designated Solid Waste Collection Inspectors Assist Students and Residents In an effort to keep the City clean of trash and debris, Days will be augmented by staff from the Building Total Price Avg. Savings % Price Total Utilizers the Refuse and Recycling Division will conduct City and Neighborhood Services Division making regular Month Prescriptions Savings Savings Sign-up for Designated Solid Waste Collection Days, and provide patrols throughout the City and issuing citations as With Rental Property Issues January 82 $738.31 $9.00 18.7% 49 Pick up Saluki’s Got daily patrols of the City to collect and dispose of refuse needed. Building and Neighborhood Services Division The preservation and stabilization of residential neighborhoods, your FREE Talent Contest from the curbside. Regular patrols will begin on Friday, staff will issue citations to the property owner of February 115 $1,303.10 $11.33 along with ensuring that the housing stock in the community is main- Prescription ! for a Chance to August 17th and continue through Sunday, August 26th. record for the following violations: 27.6% 63 Discount DOGS tained in a safe, sound and sanitary condition is a priority of the City HOT Win Great Patrols will be performed seven days a week as deter- • The property in question is not a regular customer Card in the of Carbondale. The Mandatory Rental Housing Inspection Program March 103 $806.02 $7.83 21.9% 52 Prizes! mined to be necessary by City staff. of City refuse collection. (Note: To maintain the Carbondale has been effective in gradually improving the housing stock of the Times! Within the guidelines of City Designated Solid Waste cleanliness of the City, any refuse set at curbside on April 157 $1,890.72 $12.04 25.8% 75 community, particularly in older neighborhoods where single family Collection Days refuse at curbside will be removed and property which is not a regular customer of City refuse houses have been converted for multiple occupancy use. the property owner of record will be billed based on the collection will be collected and the property owner Through the Mandatory Rental Housing Inspection Program, time it takes at each location. All collections will be will be billed for the collection in accordance with detailed inspections are conducted on the exterior and interior of timed and billed to the property owner of record at the program guidelines.) rental properties. The scheduled inspections are initiated through the Total 457 $4,738.15 $10.37 24.1% 239 City’s Extra Solid Waste Collection rate which is $15.00 • The refuse is not properly bagged or neatly stacked City's Building & Neighborhood Services Division. Violations that LIVE plus $7.50 per minute after the first minute, rounded up for collection at the curbside. *Information compiled by the National League of Cities ee! are noted are required to be corrected before a certificate of occu- Fr to the next whole minute. Under this program, collection These guidelines have been established in an effort MUSIC pancy can be issued. will include: to keep the City free of debris and refuse as well as If you have an issue in a rental dwelling or if you have questions Carbondale Animal Control and Licensing Information SCHEDULE • Refuse that is not placed curbside by 8:00 a.m. in an to prevent the regular City Refuse and Recycling about the Mandatory Rental Housing Inspection Program, contact the area whose normal refuse collection day is the current customer from being penalized for setting their refuse If you own a pet or are planning to own one, is valid from Jackson County Animal Control by July 27 Building and Neighborhood Services Division at 457-3237. day and/or exceeds the residential refuse limit of one out slightly earlier than permitted by City Ordinance we encourage you to familiarize yourself with the contacting 687-7235. Marty's Band cubic yard (200 gallons or six 33 gallon cans). which is 6:00 p.m. on the day prior to the customer’s responsibilities that pet owners must consider toward Residents that keep animals on their property within • Refuse that is placed at the curbside prior to 4:00 p.m. regular collection day. their neighbors and the community. In Carbondale the City of Carbondale must provide adequate, safe and August 3 in areas whose normal refuse collection day is the follow- For further information contact the City of Carbon- rules and regulations have been established to sanitary shelter and such shelter must be sufficient to Tom Cat Hill When the only reaction you want is ing day and which exceeds the residential refuse limit of dale Maintenance and Environmental Services promote the public health, safety, and general welfare provide natural light or artificial illumination, protection Social Club The one cubic yard (200 gallons or six 33 gallon cans). Division at 457-3275. of the citizens of the City and to ensure the humane from weather and be of sufficient size for the animal to Civic treatment of animals. stand in an upright position and lie down stretched out August 10 All dogs four (4) months old and older must be so that no part of its body need touch any wall or roof Rip Lee Pryor Carbondale Police Remind Residents of Parking Regulations licensed and registered with the Animal Control Office. of the structure. This shall not include animal carriers, A BACK TO BASICS August 17 CenterIn The Heart of Carbondale The annual fee is $5.00 for dogs that have been neutered recycled chemical drums or other personal property Wow! As thousands of new and returning residents arrive parking citations. and $25.00 for dogs that have not been neutered. which is not intended to provide animal shelter. EVENT Boondock Billies in Carbondale over the next month, the Carbondale Other parking regulations include: parked vehicles Licenses may be obtained from the Carbondale Police All dogs must be restrained by a leash or other Featuring August 24 Police Department would like to ensure that everyone must not block private driveways or crosswalks; Department located at 501 South Washington Street. physical restraint when the dog is not on the owner's Locally Grown Produce, Secondary Modern is mindful of parking regulations in place. parking is prohibited in loading zones or any other The license application form is also available on the premises. Verbal command is not recognized as a form Handmade Products, Carbondale Ordinance prohibits parking on or area posted as a no parking zone; parking is prohibited City Website at www.explorecarbondale.com. The of restraint. Dogs are not allowed to run on school August 31 and Live Music across sidewalks. Besides being an inconvenience within 15 feet of fire hydrants, 30 feet of stop signs or completed form with the required fee can be mailed to property or recreation areas, such as parks, unless Swamp Tigers to all pedestrians, this parking violation threatens the stop lights, and 50 feet of railroad crossings; double Offering the latest in the Carbondale Police Department. The registration tag controlled by a physical restraint. Dogs are prohibited safety of people using the sidewalk, according to a parking and parking that would block the normal must be on the dog's collar and on the dog at all times. from cemetery grounds. EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT September 7 state-of-the-art services, department statement. If a car is blocking a sidewalk, flow of traffic is illegal; parking between the curb and License renewal fees are due by January 30th each In addition, the City has an ordinance in place to 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm New Arts Jazztet allowing you to have an a ticket may be issued and the car may be towed. sidewalk (on City right-of-way) is not allowed; and year. License fees do not apply to "seeing eye" dogs further ensure the safety of residents in the event a dog May - September 2012 elegant and beautiful There is a 72 hour time limit for on-street parking. disabled vehicles must be moved from the roadway which have been trained to assist the visually impaired is determined to be dangerous or vicious. Special rules September 14 Vehicles suspected to be in violation will be marked promptly. or companion dogs which are trained to assist disabled have also been established regarding chickens, some Soul Glo reception. and ticketed when it is determined that a 72-hour viola- If you have questions pertaining to the City’s parking citizens. These tags are issued at no charge. types of exotic pets, such as reptiles and primates, and ON THE TOWN SQUARE tion has occurred. Vehicles are subject to being towed regulations contact the Carbondale Police Department at All dogs and cats must be vaccinated against rabies. the number of animals allowed per household. For in Carbondale September 21 if they are not moved and have at least two unpaid 457-3200 ext. 465. Vaccination tags must be displayed on the dog's collar more information about licensing and other rules and at the corner of 51N and 13W Giant City Slickers and on the dog at all times. If tags are lost, replacement regulations, contact the Carbondale Animal Control September 28 rabies tags are available as long as the vaccination Officer at 457-3200 ext. 424. Interested in Serving on a City Board Coulter, Goot & Wall or Commission? Take the Cost of Litter Survey! Trio Every piece of litter costs money to remove. The City of Carbondale along with Keep Carbondale For more information about the The city government has citizen boards and commissions that may benefit from your 7500 Square Feet Beautiful would like to encourage participation in a litter cost survey being conducted to determine the true CARBONDALE COMMUNITY Rooms for 2 to 600 involvement, including the Planning Commission, the Human Relations Commission, the cost of the effects of litter on Carbondale. FRIDAY NIGHT FAIR Portable Bars The survey asks two basic questions: how many hours a week, on average, does a person spend cleaning Upright Baldwin Piano Library Board of Trustees, the Preservation Commission and many more. Contact Carbondale Main Street at up litter or helping other people clean up litter, and the hourly payrate (if applicable). 618.457.3209 Portable and Fixed Stage If you are interested in becoming involved in your City govermnent, contact the 618-529-8040 or visit 200 South Illinois Avenue Modern Catering Kitchen Office of the Mayor for more details at 457-3229 or stop by City Hall. The survey is available on the Keep Carbondale Beautiful website www.keepcb.org where it can be www.explorecarbondale.com Complete Audio-Visual Needs downloaded or completed online, and on Facebook. www.carbondalemainstreet.com Carbondale Communique' 4 Outdoor Warning Sirens Tested Monthly August/September 2012 City of Carbondale, Illinois www.explorecarbondale.com Outdoor warning sirens are tested on the first Tuesday of each 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, City Offi cials and Staff Extend A Warm this alarm indicates an actual emergency. Remember that a watch From the Mayor Welcome to New Students and Residents means that conditions are favorable for severe weather to develop and a warning means that severe weather is occurring and you Wednesday at noon, they sponsor center, which will be an exciting new Welcome all new residents and students to Carbondale. Carbondale should take shelter immediately. a free Brown Bag Concert by local development for the community. offers the luxuries people expect in a large city while maintaining the musicians. Bring your own lunch And, the Buckminister Fuller Dome comforts and charm of a small town. (and a chair) or pick up something group is getting close to renovating In Carbondale you will find abundant housing options for students new from a downtown restaurant. Bucky’s Dome which should draw through retirement living, state of the art medical, technical and August The Following Meetings will be held at the Carbondale Civic Center, Every Friday evening from 6:00 to people from around the country. professional services and facilities, excellent schools and churches, and 200 South Illinois Avenue, and Televised LIVE on CityVision 16 9:00, come out for Main Street’s Carbondale has the most diverse outstanding social and cultural activities sponsored by the community Date Meeting Time Friday Night Fair featuring live population of any place I’ve lived and University. The City has an expansive retail district, more than 100 music, locally grown produce, and and, if you haven’t noticed by restaurant options, unique specialty shops in a historic Downtown District, Tues/7th & 21st Carbondale City Council 7:00 p.m. handmade products. now, Carbondale is a very unique as well as attractive parks and recreational facilities, all nestled amid the Wed/1st & 15thPlanning Commission 7:00 p.m. 2012 has been a year of Silver town. Carbondale has some pretty natural beauty of Southern Illinois. Mon/13thCarbondale Park District Board 6:00 p.m. Anniversaries for a number of unique restaurants and businesses, We invite you to get acquainted with your City and all of the services prominent Carbondale institutions unique people, and, of course, available to you as residents of Carbondale. Through this newsletter, The Carbondale Farmer’s Market operates at the Westown Shopping Center April through November on Saturday Other Scheduled Meetings at the Carbondale Civic Center, 200 South Illinois Avenue including Carbondale Community unique concerns. To deal with these mornings. This seasonal open-air market offers locally grown vegetables and fruit as they come in season as well City staff are dedicated to providing municipal news to residents of the Mayor Joel Fritzler Arts, Keep Carbondale Beautiful, concerns, over a hundred residents Thurs/2ndLiquor Advisory Board 5:30 p.m. as locally grown herbs, annuals, perennials and a variety of crafts. community. In every issue you will find information on services available, Mon/6thHuman Relations Commission 6:30 p.m. and Hunan Restaurant. At about serve on a variety of boards and as well as announcements and upcoming events. We also encourage you Thurs/16th Sustainability Commission 6:00 p.m. For those of you returning to 6:00 pm on August 8, Hunan will commissions that advise the city to visit the Carbondale Web site explorecarbondale.com for news and CARBONDALE PARK DISTRICT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS INVITES YOU TO... Carbondale from your summer celebrate their 25th Anniversary council and staff on various issues. information pertaining to all areas of City government, as well as links to area Scheduled Meetings at Other Locations jaunts, “Welcome back.” If you are with a Chinese Dragon Dance The involvement and volunteerism organizations and the abundant resources available in Southern Illinois. THE new to Carbondale then, “Welcome and firecrackers, so come out for of these people really adds to the From the governmental perspective, Carbondale strives to have an Wed/8thLibrary Board of Trustees 4:30 p.m. to the Cultural Capital of Southern the festivities and stay for some uniqueness of Carbondale. open platform for its citizenry, where the voices of all residents are heard Conference Room, 405 West Main Street Illinois.” Whether you are here to great food. There are many ways for and respected. Regular City Council meetings are held on the lst and 3rd Thurs/16thCarbondale High School 7:00 p.m. live and work, or to attend SIU, On Saturday, Aug. 25 at 7:00 you to get involved, whether by Tuesdays of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Civic Center at 200 South Illinois District #165 you have made the right choice. pm, the Carbondale Chamber of volunteering at The Women’s Avenue. The meetings are also televised live on the City's governmental CCHS Cafeteria, 1301 East Walnut Street OUTDOOR AQUATIC CENTER I’m celebrating my 16th year as a Commerce is hosting Carbondale Center, the Boys & Girls Club, cable channel CityVision 16, which may be found on Mediacom Channel Thurs/16thCarbondale Elementary School 7:00 p.m. Carbondalean, but I’ve also lived in Community Day at the Southern the I Can Read Program, or one 16. City Council recordings are also available on the City's Web site. Items from St. Louis' District #95 Appetizers & Buffet Indiana, Oregon, Botswana, Malawi Illinois Miners’ baseball game at of Carbondale’s other community The Mayor, City Council and City staff are here to serve you and look Administration Center, 925 South Giant City Road and Albania so, I can truly say this Rent One Park in Marion. Several organizations. In any case, the best forward to making your acquaintance. For information about all of the about Carbondale, “There is no fun events are being planned for the way to feel that you are a part of a services available to you through the City of Carbondale, contact the Sameem Afghan Restauranty Thursday, August 2, 2012 6-9PM place quite like this place.” evening, but at least come out to see community is to become part of the Carbondale City Hall at 549-5302 or stop by and visit us at 200 South September The Following Meetings will be held at the Carbondale Civic Center, Dessert from St. Louis' French Baker Fall is my favorite time of year to if I bean one of the Miners’ mascots community, and we want you to be Illinois Avenue. 200 South Illinois Avenue, and Televised LIVE on CityVision 16 Carbondale Civic Center, 200 S. Illinois Ave. be in Southern Illinois as the weather when I throw out the first pitch. part of this community. is perfect to get out to enjoy various Besides the countless events, If you ever have any questions Date Meeting Time La Bonne Bouchee $40 Per Guest or $300 Table of Eight. activities organized by groups festivals, and concerts for which about the City, feel free to contact City Council Approves Study for Downtown Tues/11th & 25th Carbondale City Council 7:00 p.m. Thanks to our Generous Sponsors 100% of the ticket price throughout the region. On every Southern Illinois is known, there me at [email protected] Wed/5th & 9thPlanning Commission 7:00 p.m. will go towards the building of the Super Splash Park. Wednesday and Friday in Aug. and are a number of organizations in the or 457-3229. Tax Increment Financing District Sept., come downtown to the Town region that are working on a variety In June the Carbondale City Council approved a measure to enter into Mon/10thCarbondale Park District Board 6:00 p.m. Square Pavilion to enjoy live music of projects that may be of interest to Have a great fall, a contract with Peoria-based Ruyle Hullinger and Associates to study Other Scheduled Meetings at the Carbondale Civic Center, 200 South Illinois Avenue and local food at two of Carbondale you. The Carbondale Park District the feasibility of a Tax Increment Financing District for Downtown Mon/6thLiquor Advisory Board 5:30 p.m. Main Street’s famous events. Every is working on a new outdoor aquatic Joel Fritzler, Mayor Carbondale. Tax Increment Financing Districts allow municipalities to Jackson County Voter Registration Information capture the tax generated by the increased value of properties located Mon/10thHuman Relations Commission 6:30 p.m. within the specified area. The City and a developer negotiate and enter To be eligible to register to vote, include the person’s name. the Carbondale City Clerk’s Office Preservation Commission into a redevelopment agreement which allows the City to reimburse Mon/17th 7:00 p.m. a person must (1) live in Illinois A person who changes their name located at 200 South Illinois Avenue a developer for certain development costs including land acquisition, Thurs/20thSustainability Commission 6:00 p.m. at least 28 days prior to the next (i.e. gets married) must completely in Carbondale, the Jackson County demolition, building renovation, architectural and engineering costs and election, and (2) be at least 18 re-register in order to be eligible Clerk’s Office located in the Jackson any necessary environmental cleanup. Scheduled Meetings at Other Locations years of age by the date of the to vote. A person who is already County Courthouse in Murphysboro, The City is in communication with at least two developers and land Wed/12thLibrary Board of Trustees 4:30 p.m. next election. To register to vote, registered to vote within Jackson and at the Illinois Secretary of State owners who are interested in making significant investments in the Conference Room, 405 West Main Street a person must present two forms County and moves from one Driver’s License Examining Station downtown area, however without additional economic incentives the of identification; at least one form location to another location within on West Murphysboro Road. Thurs/20thCarbondale High School 7:00 p.m. projects cannot move forward. City staff have researched and determined of identification must include the Jackson County must complete a For additional information, please District #165 the tentative boundary for the proposed TIF District. During the next five CCHS Cafeteria, 1301 East Walnut Street person’s name and current Jackson change of address form in order contact the City Clerk’s Office at 549- (5) months, the identified area will be studied to determine whether the County address. The ID's may to be eligible to vote in the next 5302 or email [email protected]. Thurs/27thCarbondale Elementary School 7:00 p.m. properties qualify for inclusion in a TIF District. This study will result include, but are not limited to, a election. These changes must also il.us, or you may contact the Jackson District #95 in the creation of a Redevelopment Plan which will include historical driver’s license, state photo ID be processed at least 28 days prior County Clerk at co.jackson.il.us/ Administration Center, 925 South Giant City Road property valuation data, certification that the area meets State established for non-drivers, checkbook, lease, to any election. voting.htm. Additional information eligibility criteria, projections of revenue estimates, program costs, plan City Hall will be closed Monday, September 3, 2012 in observance of Labor Day. utility bill or piece of mail. The Persons may register to vote or can also be found on the City's Web budgets, legal findings and certifications under State law. It is anticipated second form of ID needs only to complete change of address forms at site at explorecarbondale.com. that the TIF District could be in place before year end. Excellent sites of various sizes are available for commercial development in Carbondale 's existing Tax Increment Financing District CITY OF CARBONDALE Carbondale Certifi ed as a StormReady® Community located in the City's east-central downtown area and in the proposed 200 South Illinois Avenue The City of Carbondale continues to maintain must: establish a 24-hour warning point and new Downtown TIF District. Businesses and real estate developers P.O. Box 2047 national accreditation as a StormReady® community emergency operations center (EOC), have more interested in available properties should contact Gary Williams, Economic Development Coordinator for the City of Carbondale Carbondale, Illinois 62902-2047 by the National Weather Service. Having been the than one way to receive severe weather warnings first community in Southern Illinois to receive this and forecasts to alert the public; create a system at 457-3286. (618) 549-5302 certification, Carbondale is one of 84 communities in that monitors local weather conditions, promote the Illinois to carry this designation. While no community importance of public readiness through community Joel Fritzler, Mayor can be storm proof, the StormReady® community seminars, and develop a formal hazardous weather CARBONDALE CITY COUNCIL is better prepared to protect property and save lives plan which includes training severe weather spotters Pictured is Cool Spoons Frozen Yogurt and Treats on Giant City Road, one of two new Yogurt Café’s that AUGUST & SEPTEMBER MEETING SCHEDULE Corene McDaniel, Councilwoman through better planning, education and awareness. and hold emergency exercises. have opened in Carbondale this spring in the City’s eastside business corridor. Cool Spoons offers custom- According to the National Weather Service, Community preparedness is vital for proper response ers many dessert options with more than 18 flavors and over 100 toppings. The business also provides free AUGUST 7, 2012 Chris Wissmann, Councilman Americans live in the most severe weather-prone to weather threats. In order to meet this guideline, the Wi-fi in their bright, airy, family-friendly environment. See inside for more new businesses opening this fall Donald Monty, Councilman country on Earth, with 90% of presidentially declared community must educate the public through talks and in Carbondale. AUGUST 21, 2012 disasters being weather-related. These disasters account presentations. EOC staff and storm spotters receive Jane Adams, Councilwoman for approximately 500 deaths and almost $14 billion in mandatory training to learn to recognize potentially SEPTEMBER 11, 2012 Lance Jack, Councilman damages per year. StormReady® helps communities threatening weather situations and to act appropriately CARBONDALE COMMUNITY DAY AT RENT ONE PARK SEPTEMBER 25, 2012 with safety and communication skills to save lives and as well as how to prepare the public to properly This year the Carbondale Chamber of Commerce is teaming up Lee Fronabarger, Councilman All meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. and will be held in City Council property, both before and during an event. In addition, respond to these threats. with the Southern Illinois Miners to host “Carbondale Community Chambers at the Carbondale Civic Center. Any changes to this a StormReady® community is eligible to receive If you have any questions or are interested in Day” at Rent One Park! This inaugural event will take place on meeting schedule will be published in accordance with the Illinois Kevin Baity, City Manager community rating points from the Insurance Services volunteering your time to help in the City of Carbondale Saturday, August 25, 2012 to celebrate the beauty and pride of our Open Meetings Act. Office which may help lower flood insurance rates. Emergency Management Services Department, please wonderful community, with the participation of various members of Additional local government meetings are listed on the calendar Carbondale Communiqué To be recognized as Storm- Ready®, a community contact Terril Kaufmann at 457-3245. the community throughout the game. Gates will open at 6:00pm and is written by the City of Carbondale on the back page of this issue. to provide residents and businesses with municipal news. the first pitch will be thrown at 7:05pm. A promotional day for this event was held at the Carbondale Chamber Janice Hampton, Editor of Commerce office on Friday, July 20, 2012 giving community members Dimitrios Karayiannis, Translator Emergency Preparedness Edition Available an opportunity to purchase their tickets. The promotional day also offered the opportunity for children to enter a raffle to win the chance to become the bat boy or girl on game night! Keep informed of City News and Events. If you did not see the recent Special Edition of the Carbondale Communique For More Information on City Government: Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are still available for those interested. To purchase tickets please stop by the Carbondale Chamber of Commerce Office or contact them by phone at 549-2146. Tickets are Visit the City of Carbondale website: www.explorecarbondale.com dedicated to Emergency Preparedness or would like to obtain additional also available through the Southern Illinois Miners Ticket Office by calling 618-998-8499. Please mention AM Radio 1620, Cable TV Channel 16 copies, please contact the City Manager's Office at 457-3226. Carbondale Community Day when purchasing your tickets. Hope to see you there! www.explorecarbondale.com