June 2020 City of Carbondale, Illinois www.explorecarbondale.com City of Carbondale To Assist Bars and Mayor’s Corner Restaurants With Outdoor Seating A Message Amid National Unrest People of all races came together to unite over a common interest, and to grieve. Our residents, like us, appreciate living in a diverse community where we can deepen our The day outdoor dining was allowed, Pita Alley posted this picture on Facebook. understanding of other Carbondale Mayor Mike Henry signed through the City to expand outdoor Mayor John M. Henry an Executive Order on May 28, outlining seating to public parking areas, public races and cultures, how local businesses should proceed with sidewalks, and other public spaces. To broadening our outdoor seating. apply, visit our website. perspectives, and allowing Many businesses in Carbondale did Glass and metal beverage containers will Dear Carbondale, not have outdoor seating and needed help not be allowed in areas designated for us to see greater Once again, our community with space. The Mayor’s Executive Order outdoor dining. Restaurants and bars will possibilities in each other expanded the options for all bars and be required to discontinue the outdoor and nation mourn over the and the world. restaurants in Carbondale to apply for seating service at 10:00 p.m. senseless loss of life of a permits, at no charge, to expand outdoor It is also noted in the Executive Order that person of color. Although We are blessed to have so seating during the duration of Phase 3 of businesses that utilize public spaces for the Restore Illinois Plan. Restaurants and outdoor dining will be responsible for we can’t undo this many great community bar owners will need to apply for permits cleaning and maintaining the area. disturbing act, we can groups that we work with control how we respond to that help us better Carbondale City Council it, and hopefully prevent it understand and bridge the Meeting Schedule from ever happening in differences that exist among June 2020 Carbondale. us. We will continue to seek June 9 and June 23 at 6 p.m. their leadership and advice These meetings will be held This weekend’s gatherings and are committed to remotely using GoToWebinar. For remind us of everything access instructions, please visit exploring new ways to great about Carbondale. our website. (Continued on Page 2) 1 • Carbondale Communiqué • June 2020 Mayor’s Corner Memorial Day Tradition Continued (Continued from page 1) better unite our support your community. With Successful Virtual Service community. We hope you The time to unite is now! commit your time and energy as well, and join us in making Carbondale a Sincerely, more welcoming and John “Mike” Henry inclusive place for Mayor of Carbondale everyone. We understand and share & your pain. We ask that everyone remain calm Dr. Linda Flowers For the first time in more than 150 notable graves by the Carbondale Police years, the City of Carbondale was unable Department Honor Guard. The virtual during this trying time and President, Carbondale to host an in-person Memorial Day service service was released on YouTube, Branch NAACP be responsible and at the historic Woodlawn Cemetery. Facebook, and Twitter on Memorial Day supportive of one another. Instead, from the direction of the morning. Please stay healthy and council, the City produced a Virtual The reaction from the community was Memorial Day Service that included an overwhelming. Susan Pearlman said, “I safe and continue to introduction from Mayor Mike Henry, the found this ceremony to be very moving. reading of General Order #11 by Senator I’m grateful to the City for continuing this Dick Durbin, and the laying of wreaths at Memorial Day tradition even during the pandemic.” Employee Spotlight Kim Mathis works at the Carbondale Police Department as the Dozens more commented on the City’s Facebook Kim Mathis Administrative Assistant to the Police Chief. Chief post, including Bill Vanmetre. He said, “a very nice Jeff Grubbs says Mathis is “the glue that keeps tribute to not only the founders but to Carbondale itself everything at the police department organized and running efficiently.” Around the office, she is known and its rich history.” for her professionalism, genuine care, and concern While the cancellation of the live event was for all department employees. Grubbs says the discouraging, the City believed offering this virtual department knows how lucky they are to have her service was in the best interest of our community’s and added that the police department is a better place because of Kim. health. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to gathering next year to pay tribute to those FUN FACTS: Kim says the best meal she has ever who paid the ultimate sacrifice defending our nation. eaten was right here in Carbondale at Quatro’s! She To view the service, visit our YouTube page by searching says the deep pan pizza is her favorite. City of Carbondale Government. Kim says if she could visit anywhere in the world, she would take a trip to Scotland. And if she could 2 • Carbondale Communiqué • June 2020 Reminder of Refuse Collection Changes Glorious Galas to Cozy Gatherings Your event can come to life. Whatever the occasion, we have the space you need Offering the latest state-of-the-art services, allowing you to con- duct successful and efficient meetings, along with eloquent and beautiful receptions. The City of Carbondale recently transitioned to fully automated refuse collection, requiring a few changes in how carts need to be set out for collection. To ensure refuse collection, follow these instructions: All refuse must be contained entirely inside the cart(s) provided by the City with the lid(s) closed. Garbage bags and other items left on or next to the cart will not be collected. Carts must be at least three feet from all obstructions. This includes mailboxes, sign posts, other trash carts, and utility poles. This will allow the arm of the new fully-automated truck to reach out and grab your cart. On the lid of your cart, you will find an arrow. Make sure the arrow is pointing towards the street. The City cannot collect refuse from carts that are facing the wrong direction. If we tried, the garbage inside your cart would spill. If you find your trash has not been collected, please call our Maintenance and Environmental Services Office to speak with a member of our staff. You can reach them at 618-457-3275. We kindly ask for your patience during this time of transition. The refuse collection crew has been working diligently to run routes in a timely manner, while efficiently using the automated arm on the new trucks. Spring Clean-Up Postponed Until Further Notice The City has postponed its annual Residential Spring Clean-Up due to concerns related to COVID-19. This decision was made to protect the Refuse and Recycling employees who handle the refuse during the program. The City has also suspended bulk item pick-up until further notice. AT THE HEART OF CARBONDALE During this time, we are asking residents to keep non-perishable items that will not fit completely into their trash carts. Once regular services resume, we will offer a THE CARBONDALE CIVIC CENTER large scale city-wide clean-up with a date to be determined later. 618.457.3209 www.explorecarbondale.com 200 S. Illinois Avenue, Carbondale 3 • Carbondale Communiqué • June 2020 Is Your Number Up Correctly ? Firefighters, ambulance and police personnel waste no time At intersections of individual driveways, put addresses answering an alarm. Everything they do is calculated and with arrows pointing towards the individual residences. rehearsed to save every possible second. The trouble is, they can’t always find your house in a hurry. Why? Because the Some reasons your house numbers cannot be read house numbers can’t be seen or can’t be read instantly from quickly: the street. They are too small Failing to provide a clear marking of your address may be They are painted over inviting disaster in the event of an emergency where precious Some digits are missing seconds may mean the difference. Covered or partially covered by plants or bushes Suggested methods of addressing your house: Written out in fancy script Attached to garage door (therefore, only visible if the door is closed) Put numbers that are at least four inches tall at the front entrance (or a location easily visible from the street) that Not adequately lit at night contrasts with the background - for example, light There are no numbers are at all numbers on dark or dark numbers on light. Firefighters, ambulance, and police personnel are ready to For apartment buildings and other buildings with multiple occupancies, mark each separate occupant’s help you 24 hours a day, 365 days a year - but you must take a number. little time yourself to display your house number clearly, so they can find where you are. For driveways off main roads, place your address numbers on a post at the entrance of the driveway. This message brought to you by the City of Carbondale Fire For a single driveway leading to multiple driveways for Department along with the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance. If you single residences, put the address numbers of all would like more information please contact the residences on a post at the entrance of the main Administrative Fire Office at 457-3234. driveway. 4 • Carbondale Communiqué • June 2020 Make Summer 2020 a Great Experience with SIU’s Virtual and Alternative Camps By Christi Mathis Imagine how much fun your children could individualized engaging online instruction grades 1-2 and 3-4, June 23-26.