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May 2010 News from the Village of Hoffman Estates

2010 street revitalization project

The Village of Hoffman Estates has prepared its annual street revitalization project.

There are fi ve streets scheduled to be reconstructed. Based type of rehabilitation, such as reconstruction or resurfacing, on the lowest qualifi ed bid for street work received in April is most cost-effective. and the available budget, additional street resurfacing may be included. Residents will be notifi ed well in advance of the Reconstruction involves the complete removal of the street, start of any street work. during which time access to private driveways is not possible for three to fi ve weeks. Resurfacing, on the other hand, may The Village utilizes a pavement management system to cost- include only a few days with no access to private driveways. effectively maintain streets. A pavement condition rating (PCR) provides a snapshot in time of the surface condition [continued on page 8] of all street segments in the Village on an annual basis. The PCR helps determine what locations to rehabilitate and what

In this issue Historian’s notebook . . . . 2 Water Quality Report . . . . 5 Clerk’s corner ...... 9 p2 p5 Advance fee scheme . . . . 2 Free advice on solving Growing to Greenness! . 10 Community briefs ...... 3 drainage concerns ...... 8 Save money on A message from Health and Human your electric bills ...... 10 Mayor McLeod ...... 3 Services news ...... 9 May calendar ...... 11 Historian’s Advance fee notebook By Pat Barch, Hoffman Estates Village Historian scheme

The beautiful new Police De- Originally, there were only The force was up to 32 men in An advance fee scheme occurs partment building on Higgins 10 men on the force. Mark A. 1972, and the new police facili- when a victim pays money to some- Road and Spring Mill Drive will Orlick was the fi rst police chief. ties could handle nearly 90 men one in anticipation of receiving something of open this July. It’s only six or sev- Gray and navy were the fi rst and women. Soon, the current greater value, such as a loan, contract, invest- en blocks from its original home uniform colors. Over the years, Police Department building will ment or gift, and then receives little or nothing on Illinois Boulevard. That fi rst black shoes have been the only be empty. in return. station was in the old Gieseke/ consistent part of the uniform, Hammerstein farmhouse, which as it changed in the 1960s, 1980s The new, modern facility on The variety of advance fee schemes is limited is now the Children’s Advocacy and again in 1999. Higgins Road and Spring Mill only by the imagination of the con artist who Center. In 1959, the Hoffman Drive will be “green,” further- offers them. They may involve the sale of prod- Estates Homeowners Associa- The fi rst squad car was navy ing the Village’s commitment ucts or services, the offering of investments, tion turned the property over to blue. Squad car colors have to sustainability, effi ciency, lottery winnings, “found money,” or many the newly incorporated Village changed more than the offi cers’ conservation and innovation. other “opportunities.” Clever con artists will of Hoffman Estates, and the uniforms. We’ve had light blue, The building’s architects are offer to fi nd fi nancing arrangements for their 100-year-old building became dark green, two-tone light green seeking the LEED (Leadership clients who pay a fi nder’s fee in advance. They the fi rst Village Hall and Police and white, navy blue again, all in Energy and Environmen- require their clients to sign contracts in which Department. They had only one white, and now black, white tal Design) gold certifi cation they agree to pay the fee when they are intro- makeshift jail cell in the back of and silver. The top red bubble from the U.S. Green Building duced to the fi nancing source. Victims often the building. The old farmhouse light has gone to the more Council. With solar shades, learn that they are ineligible for fi nancing only had creaking fl oors and spiders streamlined light-emitting diode UV ray-blocking glass, recycled after they have paid the fee. Such agreements in the basement. (LED) emergency light, which fl ooring and carpet, and a green may be legal unless it can be shown that the is brighter and more energy roof with maintenance-free grass “fi nder” never had the intention or the ability Police offi cers didn’t have radio effi cient. and plants, we hope that this to provide fi nancing for the victims. contact with one another or with will become another historic the staff back at the station. The A new Village Hall was needed building in our community. Tips to avoid the advanced fee scheme only way they knew that a call after more than a decade in • If the offer of an “opportunity” appears too good had come in was to regularly the Gieseke/Hammerstein farm- Over the past 50 years, we’ve to be true, it probably is. Follow common busi- drive past the farmhouse and house. On June 25, 1972, a new moved from window shades to ness practice. For example, legitimate business look at the front window. If 31,000-square-foot building laptop computers, from spiders is rarely conducted in cash on the street. the window shade was up, they was dedicated on the corner of in the basement to grass on the • Know who you are dealing with. If you have not could continue on their rounds. Gannon Drive and Golf Road. It roof! heard of a person or company that you intend If the window shade was pulled was the fi rst municipal building to do business with, learn more about them. down, however, they’d better in Illinois that was completely E-mail Pat Barch at Depending on the amount of money that you stop in to see who needed them. accessible to the handicapped. [email protected] intend to spend, you may want to visit the busi- They didn’t have car radios It must have been a wonderful ness location, check with the Better Business installed until 1967. change from that old farmhouse. Bureau or consult with your bank, an attorney or the police. • Make sure you fully understand any business Considering a backyard pool? agreement that you enter into. If the terms are complex, have them reviewed by a competent With warm weather on the way, you might be considering installing a new swimming attorney. pool on your property. Here are a few of the basic requirements to keep in mind while • Be wary of businesses that operate out of post you are making your decision: offi ce boxes or mail drops and do not have a street address, or of dealing with persons who • A building permit is required for swimming pools 24 inches or more in depth, or those that do not have a direct telephone line, who are hold 1,000 gallons or more of water. All building permit applications require submission of never “in” when you call, but always return your your property plat of survey. You will be asked to indicate the location and size of the swim- call later. ming pool. • Don’t conduct business deals that require you • Safety/access protection will be reviewed to determine if a fence will be required. to sign nondisclosure or noncircumvention • Location of the swimming pool will be verifi ed by an onsite inspection by the Village electrical agreements that are designed to prevent you inspector to ensure that setback requirements are met, that electrical lines do not pose a from independently verifying the bona fi des of safety threat and to check on existing fences to verify that they meet Village requirements. the people with whom you intend to do business. Con artists often use noncircumvention agree- An informational brochure highlighting the requirements of installing a swimming pool is ments to threaten their victims with a civil suit if available through the Code Enforcement Division, and inspectors are available to answer they report their losses to law enforcement. your questions. Contact Code Enforcement at 847-781-2631.

The CITIZEN is published monthly by the Village of Hoffman Estates as a public information service for residents and businesses. Editor: Doug Schultz Previous editions are available online at www.hoffmanestates.org/citizen. This publication may not be reprinted or reproduced as Telephone: 847-781-2609 2 a whole or in part without written permission from the Hoffman Estates Village Manager. © 2010. All rights reserved. [email protected] Community briefs

May is National Bike Month The Village encourages you to participate in National Bike Month, as well as explore ways to reduce your car com- mute trips and improve your health by biking to work. The League of American Bicyclists is promoting Bike-to-Work Week 2010 from May 17 to May 21, and Bike-to-Work Day on Friday, May 21. For more A message from Mayor McLeod information, e-mail [email protected], or visit Spring has deﬁ nitely sprung throughout our Village, with www.hoffmanestates.org/bikes. ﬂ owers and trees in full bloom. While many of us are using this opportunity to appreciate nature and the beautiful green spaces in our Village, it is also a great opportunity to remember and thank some of our heroes.

Mother’s Day at the beginning of May is a wonderful time to remember and appreciate our greatest unsung heroes: our mothers. The Village does not have anything planned on Sunday, May 9, so that you can spend the day appreciat- ing your moms. If you are looking for a great restaurant for your brunch, lunch or dinner, please be sure to check out www.visithoffman.com for a complete listing of all of the Village’s culinary offerings, including those restaurants participating in the new 10 percent off promotion.

Later in the month, the Village will remember all of our Members of the Village’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee during April’s Tartan Day Parade country’s military veterans who fought – and continue to ﬁ ght – valiantly on our behalf. At 10 a.m. on Monday, May Free Community Resources Fair 31, please join us at the Veterans’ Memorial site located at the corner of Gannon Drive and Golf Road, next to the A free Community Resources Fair will be held on Thursday, Police Department, for a special Memorial Day ceremony. May 20, at Harper College from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sponsored by Illinois workNet, the Fair will assist both the unemployed and Crowd at last year’s Memorial Day ceremony underemployed at Harper College’s Wojcik Center (northwest parking lots off Roselle Road). It will bring together numerous participating community resources in the northwest suburbs under one roof. Many agencies will be on hand to provide support and information on healthcare, insurance needs, supplemental food supplies, housing, credit management, family counseling and a host of other topics. Everyone is welcome to discover the resources (many are free) available to those going through tough economic times. For more information, call 847-437-9425. Afterwards, the observance will continue at 11 a.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church at 202 E. Schaumburg Road Woods to be named after Carl Hansen in Schaumburg, followed by a processional to St. Peter In memory of former Cook County Board Commissioner Carl Lutheran Cemetery. Hoffman Estates is jointly hosting Hansen, who died at the age of 83 on Feb. 2, 2010, Shoe Factory Memorial Day with the Village of Schaumburg. Road Woods near Rt. 59 and Golf Road in Hoffman Estates will be renamed in his honor this spring. The Cook County Forest At the end of the Memorial Day ceremonies, everyone is Preserve board voted unanimously to rename the forest preserve invited to enjoy hot dogs and refreshments at picnic grove. in honor of Hansen. There will also be a sign at the entrance These events will truly be a tribute to all of our veterans. I of the forest preserve that will read “Carl R. Hansen Woods.” hope to see you there! In 1970, Hansen served 10 months on the county board on an interim basis. He was then was elected to the same public body in As always, you can stay updated on the Village’s events 1974. He retained that position for 32 years. by visiting www.hoffmanestates.org, and clicking on the “Calendar” link at the top of the page. [continued on page 4]

Hoffman Estates Citizen • May 2010 3 Community briefs [continued from page 3]

Memorial Day observance Questions to Code The Village Hall will be closed on Mon- Q: Can I feed geese on my own property? day, May 31. For more information on the Village’s Memorial Day ceremony, please Are you asking to be robbed? A: Ground feeding is strictly prohib- read the Mayor’s column on page 3. ited, as it will attract unwanted pests. When you share your location through your Bird feeders are allowed if they meet mobile device via Google Buzz, Foursquare speciﬁ c guidelines. You may call for the or Twitter, you’re exposing information regulations, or access the Municipal that could put you at risk. A new Web site Code on the Village’s Web site. called www.pleaserobme.com aggregates publicly shared check-ins in an attempt to Send your code questions to Bill Chlebik shed more light on the dangerous side effects by phone at 847-781-2646, or by e-mail at of location-sharing. Many location-sharers [email protected]. Web site wins award get so caught up in the novelty and bonuses The Village’s Web site is a winner of the associated with the behavior that they forget Answer the census form questions for your “15th Annual Communicator Award of the implications of their actions. The Village entire household (you must be at least 15 Distinction.” The Communicator Award encourages you to practice safe location shar- years old to answer questions), so that the is given to companies or agencies that have ing using your mobile device. census taker can record the results. Census found a way to improve their communica- takers visit local homes several times to Health and Wellness Expo tions. Hoffman Estates won the interactive capture resident information. If you prefer, category for government agencies. The The Commission for Disabled Citizens is you can schedule a visit with your census entries are judged by the International Acad- sponsoring a free Health and Wellness Expo taker. Should the census taker come when emy of Visual Arts. on Saturday, May 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. you are away from your home, they will leave at the Village Hall, 1900 Hassell Road. a contact number. If a census taker has not Enjoy some tea at this year’s luncheon! Join us to learn about the myriad resources visited your home, or if you have a question available to you and your family. For more about your participation with the census, call information, call 847-781-4850. the census ofﬁ ce at 866-872-6868.

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Herzog & Schwartz, P.C. Spring Luncheon for seniors 2155 Stonington Ave., #219 Law offi ce The Commission for Senior Citizens invites you to attend its annual Spring Luncheon on Upham & Walsh Lumber Wednesday, May 5, at noon. Seating begins 2155 Stonington Ave., #209 at 11:30 a.m. This year’s event will take place Lumber sales at the Village Hall, 1900 Hassell Road. To Preparing for the census taker register, call 847-781-2606. State Farm Insurance and Financial Services, If you haven’t already sent back your census Jason Abraham, Agent “Cop on a Rooftop” form, you will receive a visit from a census 1750 W. Algonquin Road taker. Additionally, if you returned your Insurance Police offi cers from Hoffman Estates will form late, your response might not be logged once again stake out Dunkin’ Donuts roof- before a census taker is sent out. If a census Attention seniors! top on Friday, May 21, to heighten awareness taker visits you, here’s what you should do: and raise donations for Special Olympics The Commission for Senior Illinois. From 5 a.m. to 2 p.m., visit Dunkin’ • First, ask to see their ID. All census workers Citizens will host “Rules of Donuts at 1165 N. Barrington Road to carry offi cial government badges marked with the Road” on Monday, May support “Cop on a Rooftop.” Everyone who just their name. 3, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The course will be held makes a donation will receive a free do- • Note that the census taker will never ask to in the Health and Human nut. Last year, the Hoffman Estates Police enter your home. Department helped raise $9,300 for Special Services’ conference room Olympics through this and other events. Our • If you’re still not certain about their identity, call at Village Hall. Review safe goal this year is to break the $10,000 mark. the Regional Census Center at 800-923-8282 driving techniques and what In the spirit of giving to a worthwhile cause, to confi rm that they are employed by the U.S. to expect when you renew please help support this event. Census Bureau. your license. To register, call 847-781-2606.

4 Hoffman Estates Citizen • May 2010 Village of Hoffman Estates Annual Water Quality Report

PWS ID#: 0311290 of the Water Management, Department of Environment and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRDGC) to assure the safety of the Year 2009, as in years past, your tap water met all U.S. Environmental Protection city’s water supply. One of the best ways to ensure a safe source of drinking water is to Agency (USEPA) and Illinois EPA (IEPA) drinking water health standards. The Vil- develop a program designed to protect the source water against potential contamina- lage employs IEPA-certifi ed operators who monitor the Village’s water supply. We are tion on the local level. Since the predominant land use within Illinois’ boundary of able to report that Hoffman Estates had no violation of a contaminant level or of any Lake Michigan watershed is urban, a majority of the watershed protection activities other water quality standards. This report covers January 2009 through December in this document are aimed at this purpose. Citizens should be aware that everyday 2009, and summarizes the quality of water that was provided last year, including activities in an urban setting might have a negative impact on their source water. Ef- where your water comes from, what it contains and how it compares to standards set forts should be made to improve awareness of storm water drains and their direct link by regulatory agencies. Much effort goes into ensuring that you and your family get an to the lake within the identifi ed local source water area. A proven best management abundant supply of clean, fresh water from Lake Michigan. practice (BMP) for this purpose has been the identifi cation and stenciling of storm water drains within a watershed. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water quality. If you would like to learn more, please feel welcome to discuss it with any of our water operators. If The source water assessment for our supply purchased from the city of Chicago has you have any questions about this report concerning your water system, please contact been completed by the IEPA. If you would like a copy of this information, please stop the Village of Hoffman Estates, Kenneth Hari, Director of Public Works at by the Susan H. Kenley-Rupnow Public Works Center, or call our water operator at 847-490-6800; 2305 Pembroke Ave., Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60169. The Village 847-490-6800. To view a summary version of the completed source water assessments, Board holds public meetings the fi rst and third Monday of every month at 8 p.m. at including importance of source water, susceptibility to contamination determination the Village Hall, 1900 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60169. and documentation and recommendation of source water protection efforts, visit the IEPA Web site at www.epa.state.il.us/cgi-bin/wp/swap-fact-sheets.pl. Source of water Since 1985, Lake Michigan surface water supply purchased from the city of Chicago is Substances expected in drinking water the sole source of water used to provide drinking water for Hoffman Estates residents. Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at Lake Michigan is the only Great Lake that is entirely contained within the United least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not States. It borders Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin, and is the second largest necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contami- Great Lake by volume with 1,180 cubic miles of water and third largest by area. This nants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the USEPA’s Safe Drink- water more than satisfi es all existing and proposed water quality standards established ing Water Hotline at 800-426-4791. by the USEPA and the Illinois Pollution Control Board (IPCB). Since the quality of the raw water source is good, conventional treatment methods are more than neces- Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the sary for producing water that is free of harmful contaminants. The city of Chicago general population. Immunocompromised persons, such as persons with cancer utilizes Lake Michigan as its source water via two water treatment plants. The Jardine undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people Water Purifi cation Plant serves the northern areas of the city and suburbs, while the with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly and infants, can be South Water Purifi cation Plant serves the southern areas of the city and suburbs. The particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drink- treated water is received at two large reservoirs on the eastern boundary of O’Hare ing water from their healthcare providers. USEPA/Centers for Disease Control and International Airport. The main pumping station at this location pumps water into Prevention (CDC) guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by the looped transmission main system for delivery to our community, and is drawn off Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the USEPA’s the agency’s 36-inch main pipe, which runs parallel to the Jane Addams Memorial Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 800-426-4791. Tollway – delivering water at a pressure equal to the pressure in our community’s distribution system to maximize energy effi ciency. Once in the Village, no chemicals The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, are added. The Village’s water distribution system sends water directly to homes and streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs and wells. As water travels over the surface of the businesses through Village-owned water mains. Altogether, Hoffman Estates regu- land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some larly maintains 9.9 million gallons of storage capacity, including six elevated tanks cases, radioactive materials, and pick up substances resulting from the presence of more than 100 feet off the ground and three ground storage reservoirs, to meet our animals or human activity. Possible contaminants consist of: usage demand of an average of over fi ve million gallons per day. For emergency backup purposes, the Village also maintains seven ground water wells, which would ONLY be • Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treat- used if the Lake Michigan water supply were interrupted. These wells are exercised on ment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations and wildlife a monthly basis with water samples taken to meet IEPA quality standards. • Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which may be naturally occurring or Source water assessment summary result from urban storm water runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming The IEPA considers all surface water sources of community water supply to be • Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources, such as agriculture, susceptible to potential pollution problems. The very nature of surface water allows urban storm water runoff and residential uses contaminants to migrate into the intake with no protection, only dilution. This is the reason for mandatory treatment for all surface water supplies in Illinois. • Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are byproducts of industrial processes and petroleum production, and may also come from Chicago’s offshore intakes are located at a distance that shoreline impacts are not gas stations, urban storm water runoff and septic systems usually considered a factor on water quality. At certain times of the year, however, • Radioactive contaminants, which may be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas the potential for contamination exists due to wet-weather fl ows and river reversals. production and mining activities In addition, the placement of the crib structures may serve to attract waterfowl, gulls and terns that frequent the Great Lakes area, thereby concentrating fecal deposits at In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the USEPA prescribes regulations the intake, and thus compromising the source water quality. Conversely, the shore that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water intakes are highly susceptible to storm water runoff, marinas and shoreline point systems. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations establish limits for con- sources due to the infl ux of groundwater to the lake. Throughout history, there taminants in bottled water, which must provide the same protection for public health. have been extraordinary steps taken to assure a safe source of drinking water in the Chicagoland area, from the building of the offshore cribs and the introduction of For questions about the Village of Hoffman Estates 2009 Annual Water interceptor sewers, to the lock-and-dam system of Chicago’s waterways and the city’s Lakefront Zoning Ordinance. The city now looks to the recently created Department Quality Report, call the Department of Public Works at 847-490-6800.

Hoffman Estates Citizen • May 2010 5 Year 2009 Regulated Contaminants Detected: Hoffman Estates Here in Hoffman Estates, the Village takes 60 bacteriological samples every month, Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs) samples four times a year and lead/copper samples and Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (DBPR) compliance monitoring in accordance with Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) standards. Hoffman Estates did not fail to comply with any U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) monitoring, reporting and treatment requirements in 2009. NO drinking water quality violations were recorded for the Village of Hoffman Estates during 2009. Had we failed to comply, a public notice would have been issued to all customers detailing the nature of the violation and the potential consequences of the violation. Only these regulated and unregulated contaminants were detected.

Year 2009 Contaminants Detected: City of Chicago

6 Table footnotes and defi nitions on page 7 Footnotes 1Year Sampled: The state allows us to monitor for some contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants do not change frequently. Some of our data, though accurate, is more than one year old. 2Lead: If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. The Village of Hoffman Estates is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by fl ushing your tap for 30 seconds to two minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available by calling the USEPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 800-426-4791, or by visiting www.epa.gov/safewater/lead. 3Unregulated Contaminants: A maximum contaminant level (MCL) for this contaminant has not been established by either state or federal regulations, nor has mandatory health effects language. The purpose for monitoring this contaminant is to assist the USEPA in determining the occurrence of unregulated contaminants in drinking water, and whether future regulation is warranted. 4Turbidity: Turbidity is a measure of the cloudiness of the water. We monitor it because it is a good indicator of water quality and the effectiveness of our fi ltration systems and disinfectants. 5Fluoride: Fluoride is added to the water supply to help promote strong teeth. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) recommends an optimal fl uoride range of 0.9 mg/l to 1.2 mg/l. 6Sodium: There is not a state or federal MCL for sodium. Monitoring is required to provide information to consumers and health offi cials that are concerned about sodium intake due to dietary precautions. If you are on a sodium-restricted diet, you should consult a physician about this level of sodium in the water. 7HAA5 and TTHMs: The highest running annual average is computed for the Chicago distribution system. Not all sample results were used for calculating the highest level detected because some results include the Initial Distribution System Evaluation (IDSE) study for future compliance that is included in the range of results. IDSE is part of Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (DBPR) promulgated in January 2006.

Table defi nitions Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL): The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology. Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG): The level of a contaminant in drinking water below, which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. Fecal Coliform or E. Coli MCL: A routine sample and a repeat sample are total coliform positive, and one is also fecal coliform or E. Coli positive. 90th percentile: 90 percent of samples are equal to or less than the number in the chart. Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL): The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that the addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants. Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG): The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not refl ect the benefi ts of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants. NTU or Nephelometric Turbidity Units: A measure of clarity. NA: Not applicable. ND: Not detectable at testing limits. ppb or parts per billion: Micrograms per liter (ug/l). ppm or parts per million: Milligrams per liter (mg/l). pCi/L or picocuries per liter: A measure of radioactivity. Treatment Technique or TT: A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water. Action Level or AL: The concentration of a contaminant, which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements, which a water system must follow. Avg: Regulatory compliance with some MCLs is based on running annual average of monthly samples. Level Detected: This column represents an average of sample result data collected during the consumer confi dence report (CCR) calendar year. In some cases, it may represent a single sample if only one sample was collected. Range of Detections: This column represents a range of individual sample results, from lowest to highest that were collected during the CCR calendar year. % pos/mo: Percent positive samples per month.

In compliance with the new provisions of the Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (LT2ESWTR), the Chicago Department of Water Management monitored for Crpytosporidium, E. Coli and turbidity, a process that began in October 2006 and lasted for two years, ending in November 2008. The goal of LT2ESWTR is to require water systems, whose source water is susceptible to Cryptosporidium contamination, to improve control of the pathogen. Monitoring performed did not detect any Crypotspo- ridium or Giardia in source water samples collected.

The Village was required to monitor for all contami- Cryptosporidium organisms getting into the drinking with pumping and chemical costs for processing of the nants required under the Unregulated Contaminant water is greatly reduced. water. There are a number of conservation measures you Rule 2 (UCMR 2). All of the 2009 UCMR 2 results can do to conserve on water usage. were non-detected. Inquiries and results may be ob- The Chicago Department of Water Management has tained by calling the Water Quality Division Offi ce at added testing methods to those already performed to Conservation measures for inside your home 312-742-7499. assess water quality. The objective of the additional • Fix leaking faucets, pipes, toilets, etc. testing is to detect changes in water quality in a timely The Chicago Department of Water Management moni- manner. Protocol for screening water samples for the • Install water-saving devices in faucets, toilets and appli- tors for contaminants that are proposed to be regulated, presence of endospores has been developed. Anthrax ances. Low-fl ow fi xtures are now the only kind produced or for which no standards currently exist but which organisms belong to the group of bacteria which can since 1994. Simply replacing old fi xtures with new ones could provide useful information in assessing the qual- produce endospores. If samples are positive for the pres- will reduce water consumption by nearly one-half. ity of the source water or the drinking water. ence of endospores, further identifi cation can be done to • Wash only full loads of laundry. determine which bacteria are present. Samples are tested Cryptosporidium analyses have been conducted to develop a historical record of results and a database of • Don’t use the toilet for trash disposal. monthly on the source water since April 1993. Cryp- information. No harmful bacteria have been identifi ed. • Take shorter showers. Do not let the water run while tosporidium has not been detected in these samples. shaving, washing, brushing teeth or cleaning fruits and Treatment processes have been optimized to ensure Water conservation tips vegetables. that if there are Cryptosporidium oocysts in the source water, they will be removed during the treatment Water conservation not only saves the supply of our • Soak dishes before washing. Run the dishwasher only process. By maintaining a low turbidity and thereby water source, it also cuts the cost of water treatment. It when full. removing the particles from the water, the possibility of also cuts energy costs at the treatment facility associated

7 2010 street revitalization

project [continued from cover] Code news

The total estimated budget for all 2010 Village roadwork is $2.2 million. These infrastructure invest- Code Enforcement hours ments will benefi t Village residents by improving neighborhoods with a safe, cost-effective pavement system for years to come. The Code Enforcement Division is normally open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., While construction is scheduled to start in May, street improvements will be staggered throughout the Monday through Friday, to assist custom- summer to minimize driver inconvenience. Information packets will be mailed to all residents living on ers with their building and home improve- those streets being rehabilitated. ment projects that require building permits and inspections. Beginning Saturday, Reconstruction streets Resurfacing streets May 1, Code Enforcement will expand • Audubon Street from Aberdeen Street to Higgins Road • Fortune Bay Court from Mumford Drive to end of street its service hours for the busy construction • Berkley Lane (East) from Arizona Boulevard to end of street • Patriot Lane from Firestone Drive (North) to Lexington Drive season to 8 p.m. on Monday nights, and • Concord Lane from Firestone Drive (North) to Lexington Drive from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. Dur- ing these extended hours, residents may • Treaty Lane from Winston Drive to end of street apply for (or pickup) residential building • Western Street from Flagstaff Lane to Maple Lane permits, or have required inspections performed. In observance of Memorial Day, Visit www.hoffmanestates.org/roadconstruction for weekly updates on the street project, as well as there will be no Saturday inspections on information about other road construction in the area. If you have questions, call 847-252-5800, or e-mail [email protected]. May 29, and the Monday evening hours will be moved one day to Tuesday, June 1. These expanded hours end in Septem- ber. For more information, contact Code Free advice on solving drainage concerns Enforcement at 847-781-2631. Memorial Day garbage collection delayed If you have a drainage problem or standing water Downspouts on your property, the Transportation and Engi- Downspouts should be directed away from the Garbage, recycling and yard waste collec- neering Division can assist you with solutions and house, and should point toward the front or tion will be delayed one day in observance technical advice. Standing water is a nuisance, backyard. It is important to keep downspout water of the Memorial Day holiday. Monday and will continue to worsen if not addressed. Most away from the foundation. Every downspout collection will be on Tuesday, June 1, drainage problems grow over time from ground should have a minimum fi ve foot extension to di- and Wednesday collection will be on settlement and heaving from freeze-thaw cycles. rect water away from the house. Downspouts must Thursday, June 3. not drain directly on a neighbor’s property. “Drainage problems can be corrected by regrading or reshaping the ground, or by installing a private Grading or private storm sewer storm sewer to connect to the Village’s storm sewer,” states Director of Engineering Gary The grading of most yards should have the ground Salavitch. Floodplain issues are separate from sloping away from the house and toward the side, backyard drainage issues. Contact Shelley Walenga front or backyard swale. Settlement along the at 847-252-5805 if you have a fl oodplain question. foundation must be addressed on an annual basis. Over time, side and backyard swales become less Sump pumps effi cient due to settlement and erosion, and can be blocked by gardens, sheds or landscaping features. Sump pumps collect mostly surface water near the Improper grade changes may affect drainage house and possibly some ground water, and pump patterns on your lot, and could result in standing it away from the house. A sump pump discharge water problems. Raised landscape features in low may connect to the Village’s storm sewer, or areas are a common obstruction to the drainage discharge onto the ground. It is illegal to connect system. Any grading changes to your yard must Residential inspection program a sump pump to the sanitary sewer. A sump pump be discussed with the Village, and any grading that runs a lot is an indicator of other drainage- Exterior property maintenance inspec- changes greater than six inches require a permit. related problems around the house. Sump pump tions begin in May for all homes located discharge pipes should extend well beyond the Another solution for drainage concerns is the use in neighborhoods north of the Jane house, be directed downstream or to the low end of a perforated pipe underdrain. Any perforated Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90). The of the lot, and must be at least three feet from the pipe underdrain must connect to a nearby Village residential inspection program is de- property line. Sump pump discharges must not storm sewer, and cannot drain or discharge on a signed to identify property maintenance cause a nuisance on a neighbor’s property. neighbor’s lot, sidewalk or street. Perforated pipe problems in their early stages, to assure improvements require a Village permit. The Village encourages residents to connect sump safe neighborhoods and protect property pumps to the Village’s storm sewer wherever pos- values. Residents can report property If you would like to take advantage of this free maintenance issues any time by calling sible, and can provide more information on this drainage investigation service, call Gary Salavitch procedure. Permits are required for sump pump at 847-252-5802. 847-781-2631. and private storm sewer connections.

8 Hoffman Estates Citizen • May 2010 Healthy body, healthy mind ... news from Health and Human Services

Adult and older adult services Child and youth services Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month Health and Human Services provides Health and Human Services offers two In 2008, the U.S. Senate offi cially rec- an array of affordable health screenings, monthly child immunization clinics. ognized May as National Cystic Fibrosis preventative tests and vaccinations. The cost is $5 per shot for residents of Awareness Month. Cystic fi brosis (CF) Blood pressure testing and pulse checks the Village of Hoffman Estates, Village is an inherited chronic disease that are available at no cost. Diabetes and he- of Schaumburg and Hanover Town- impacts 70,000 people worldwide, and moglobin testing are available for $3 per ship, and $7 for all other communities 30,000 in the United States. It is charac- test. For best results, do not eat at least (cash, check or AllKids only please!). terized by the production of thick, sticky four hours before the diabetes test. A The clinics are intended for children mucus that clogs the lungs, leading to complete lipid profi le (total cholesterol, who are underinsured (health insurance severe lung infections. The disorder also HDL, LDL, triglycerides and glucose does not cover immunizations) or do affects the functioning of the pancreas, screening) is available by appointment, not have health insurance. Shot records and prevents the body from making and costs $22. The test requires a small are required for children to receive an natural enzymes that break down and drop of blood that is obtained through a immunization. To schedule an appoint- help with the absorption of food during fi nger stick. Results are immediate, and ment, call 847-781-4850. digestion. Sixty years ago, very few include consultation with a registered individuals with CF lived beyond school nurse. For more information, call • Children’s Clinic age. Because of advances in medical 847-781-4850. (ages two months to 18 years) research, treatment and emotional sup- All communities welcome port, many people diagnosed with CF • Schaumburg Barn Village Hall (main entrance) are now living longer. Improved thera- 231 Civic Drive, Schaumburg 1900 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates pies and specialized care have enabled Dates: May 5 & 19 and June 2 & 16 Dates: May 3 and June 7 people with CF to gain greater control Time: 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.* Time: 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. over their disease. Thus, people with CF *Please note time change are not only living longer, but are also • Hoffman Baby Clinic • Village Hall (main entrance) living a better quality of life. If you are (ages two months to kindergarten) 1900 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates interested in learning more about CF, Hoffman Estates residents only Dates: May 12 and June 9 visit www.cff.org, or call 847-781-4850. Time: 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Village Hall (main entrance) 1900 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates • Hoffman Estates Park District Dates: May 11 and June 8 Community Center & Ice Arena Time: Appointments are required 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates Date: May 17 and June 21 Clinic schedules are available online by Time: 11 a.m. to noon visiting www.hoffmanestates.org/clinics. • Schaumburg Township The fl u shot is still available 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates Date: May 20 and June 17 Health and Human Services still has Time: noon to 1 p.m. seasonal and H1N1 fl u shots available. Call 847-781-4850 to get yours today.

Clerk’s corner Mental Health Awareness Month Do you feel sad or depressed? Are your Running a business out of your home? worries interfering with your enjoyment If so, the Village’s Municipal Code requires of life? Life can be stressful, and exces- that you have a Home Occupation License. sive stress can negatively impact your Please contact the Clerk’s ofﬁ ce so we can health, mood and relationships. Positive assist you in obtaining this license. mental health is essential to your well being, and we are here to help! Health Contact the Village Clerk’s ofﬁ ce at and Human Services has professional 847-781-2625, or e-mail the Clerk at and affordable counseling services avail- [email protected]. able. Schedule an appointment today by By Bev Romanoff calling 847-781-4850. Hoffman Estates Village Clerk

Hoffman Estates Citizen • May 2010 9 GGrowingrowing toto Save money on your GGreenness!reenness! electric bills this summer

Electronics Recycling This summer, consider enrolling in ComEd’s to change your energy usage habits. RRTP Drop-off Program Central Air Conditioning Cycling program. program participants avoid using electric- In September 2009, Illinois became This program gives participants either a $5 ity when hourly prices are high (typically the 16th state to adopt an electronics or $10 credit on each electric bill from June midday), thereby reducing the cost of each recycling law, known as the through September. On extremely hot days electric bill. Program participants will have “Electronic Products Recycling and or times when a lot of power is being used, access to hourly prices, and will receive high Reuse Act” (Senate Bill 2313). This ComEd would send a wireless signal to a price notifi cations and alerts. switch that they would install on the side of legislation bans certain electronic Additionally, participants who have central items – mainly computer monitors your home or directly on the air conditioner’s compressor panel. The switch allows ComEd air-conditioning units, Internet access and and televisions – from Illinois land- participate in ComEd’s Central A/C Cycling fi lls starting in January 2012. to turn your compressor off and on, so it uses less power safely on the hottest days of the program can also participate in the RRTP To assist residents with collecting old summer. At the same time, your fan stays on program’s Automated Price Response Service. electronics and to ensure environ- to circulate already cooled air and keep your You can select a target price level – either mentally safe recycling of these home comfortable. Cycling may occur only 10 cents or 14 cents per kWh – that, once hit, materials, the Solid Waste Agency of on weekdays between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m., will switch your central air conditioner into a Northern Cook County (SWANCC) and for limited periods of time (from 15 min- conservation mode for a two-hour period. To developed an Electronics Recycling ute intervals to periods of up to three hours). learn more, visit www.thewattspot.com, or Drop-off Program to collect electron- If there is no need to conserve power that day, call a program representative at ics on an ongoing basis for no cost to your air conditioning system operates as usu- 877-928-8776. al. The frequency of the program varies based Hoffman Estates residents. This is the fi nal month of the Community Energy on conditions; some months may incur more Challenge, and the Village needs help from cycling activity than others. You can choose residents to meet our “green” goals! If Hoffman which program is best for your household. To Estates makes the largest effort to decrease enroll in the program, visit www.comed.com, energy consumption, it will win $100,000 for or call 888-806-2273. energy-effi ciency projects. To learn more about ComEd’s Residential Real-Time Pricing the Community Energy Challenge and how the (RRTP) is another program that could save Village is “Growing to Greenness,” visit your household money if you are willing www.hoffmanestates.org/green.

Village named Tree City USA Village residents can drop off electronics at the Village Hall, 1900 For the 19th consecutive year, the National Arbor Hassell Road, on Mondays from Day Foundation has named Hoffman Estates a 10 a.m. to noon, and on Wednesdays Tree City USA. The National Arbor Day Founda- from 10 a.m. to noon, only. Do not tion, in cooperation with the National Association drop off electronics other than dur- of State Foresters and the U.S. Department of Ag- ing posted dates and times. riculture (USDA) Forest Service, sponsors the Tree City USA program. To become a Tree City USA, Please note that only a speciﬁ c list of Hoffman Estates met four standards: acceptable items will be allowed to be dropped off, including comput- • Have an established tree board or department ers (PCs and laptops) and computer • Have a tree care ordinance components (monitors, keyboards, mouse devices, drives, etc.), DVD • Have a comprehensive community forestry program players, fax machines, MP3 players, • Have an Arbor Day observance printers, scanners, TVs, VHS players, and video game consoles. Visit A municipality’s designation as a Tree City community is reﬂ ective of the level of stewardship www.swancc.org for a full list of ac- necessary to build greater communities for today and tomorrow, while continuously enhanc- ceptable items. ing the beauty and value of Hoffman Estates property, both public and private. The Village’s annual Arbor Day celebration was held on April 30 at Arbor Day Park.

10 Hoffman Estates Citizen • May 2010 May calendar

Saturday, May 1 Wednesday, May 26 • Fire and Police Commission, 8 a.m. at PD • Celebrations Commission, 5:30 p.m. at VH • Build a Birdhouse Workshop, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at PWC • Police Explorers, 6:45 p.m. at PD *Sunday, May 2 • Arts Commission, 7 p.m. at VH • Veteran’s Flag W4: Paul C. Tuschinski, Army, Vietnam • Environmental Commission, 7:30 p.m. at PWC Monday, May 3 Thursday, May 27 • Ad Hoc Sears Centre Advisory Committee, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at VH • Liquor Servers Training, 7 p.m. at PD • Rules of the Road, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at VH *Sunday, May 30 • Children’s Clinic, 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at VH • Veteran’s Flag 2: Elmer L. Wenz, Army, WWII • Village Board Meeting, 8 p.m. at VH Monday, May 31 Tuesday, May 4 • MEMORIAL DAY, VH CLOSED • Tartan Day Commission, 6 p.m. at VH • Memorial Day Observance, 10 a.m. at the Veterans’ Memorial • Cultural Awareness Commission, 7:15 p.m. at VH Wednesday, May 5 • Spring Luncheon for Senior Citizens, noon at VH Village Board Meetings are held on the ﬁ rst and third Mon- • Emergency Management Agency (EMA), 6:30 p.m. at VH day of each month at 8 p.m. in the VH Council Chambers, Saturday, May 8 unless otherwise noted. • Joint Commission Film Festival, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at VH *Sunday, May 9 The General Administration and Personnel; Planning, • Veteran’s Flag W5: Francis J. Gibbons, Army, WWII Building and Zoning; and Transportation and Road Im- Monday, May 10 provement Committees meetings are held on the second Mon- • Green Initiatives Commission, 6:30 p.m. at VH day of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the VH Council Chambers, • Utility Commission, 6:30 p.m. at VH unless otherwise noted. • Standing Committee Meetings, 7:30 p.m. at VH Tuesday, May 11 The Finance; Public Health and Safety; and Public Works • Hoffman Baby Clinic, 10 a.m. to noon at VH and Utilities Committees meetings are held on the fourth • Commission for Senior Citizens, 5:30 p.m. at VH Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the VH Council Cham- • Historical Sites Commission, 5:30 p.m. at Sunderlage Farm bers, unless otherwise noted.

Wednesday, May 12 gert and Howard Russell • Community Health Clinic, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at VH VH: Village Hall, 1900 Hassell Road • Museum Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m. at Sunderlage Farm PD: Police Department, 1200 Gannon Drive • Police Explorers, 6:45 p.m. at PD PWC: Public Works Center, 2305 Pembroke Ave. *Sunday, May 16 • Veteran’s Flag W6: Joseph J. Harmacek, Navy, WWI Monday, May 17 • Standing Committee Meetings, 7 p.m. at VH • Village Board Meeting, 8 p.m. at VH Tuesday, May 18 • Zoning Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m. at VH Wednesday, May 19 • Heartsaver First Aid Class, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Fire Station 22 Sears Centre Arena events • Peer Jury, 7 p.m. at PD Saturday, May 22 • Plan Commission, 8 p.m. at VH • Chicago Slaughter vs. Green Bay Blizzard, 7:05 p.m. Thursday, May 20 Thursday, May 27 • Commission for Disabled Citizens, 6 p.m. at VH • Daughtry, 7:30 p.m. *SOLD OUT* • Youth Commission, 6:30 p.m. at VH Friday, May 28 • Fourth of July Commission, 7:30 p.m. at VH • Chicago Slaughter vs. West Michigan ThunderHawks, 7:35 p.m. Saturday, May 22 Saturday, June 12 • Disabled Citizens Health Expo, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at VH • Chicago Slaughter vs. La Crosse Spartans, 7:05 p.m. *Sunday, May 23 Friday, June 18 • Veteran’s Flag 1: Chester M. Jason, USMC, WWII • A.R. Rahman, 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 25 Friday, June 25, and Saturday, June 26 • Sister Cities Commission, 7 p.m. at VH • FIVB World League: USA Men’s Volleyball vs. Finland, 7 p.m.

For tickets and more information on upcoming events, visit www.searscentre.com. Various photos courtesy James Hojnacki, Mona S. Morrison, Ken Gibson, U.S. Census Bureau, Jason Balaban, Vijay Thakar, Julie Eg * The fl ag rotation ceremony is held at the Veterans’ Memorial every Sunday at 1 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Those wishing to make a donation for the perpetual maintenance of the Memorial may do so at the Village Hall, or by mailing a check to the Veterans’ Memorial c/o the Village of Hoffman Estates, 1900 Hassell Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169. The casket fl ags of deceased veterans listed on the calendar above will be fl ying at the Veterans’ Memorial in the coming month. The Veterans’ Memorial is located outside the Hoffman Estates Police Department at 1200 Gannon Drive, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169.

Hoffman Estates Citizen • May 2010 11 The Village of Hoffman Estates Emerald Ash Borer 1900 Hassell Road Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 www.hoffmanestates.org response plan Actual size!

Important phone numbers The Emerald Ash Borer is a nonnative wood materials from Ash trees across state beetle that continues to be found infesting lines. Penalties for violating the quarantine Main ...... 847-882-9100 Ash trees in northern Illinois. Larvae feed order are a fi ne of up to $250,000 and/or Police and Fire ...... 9-1-1 under the tree’s bark and cut off the fl ow imprisonment. Police Administration . . . .847-882-1818 of water and nutrients, which results in the IDA quarantine zone Fire Administration ...... 847-843-4825 tree’s death. Infestations have been found in Kane County and northern Cook County. The IDA has designated a portion of north- Public Works ...... 847-490-6800 ern Cook County as a state quarantine Health and The adult Emerald Ash Borer is dark metal- zone. Hoffman Estates is not in this zone, Human Services ...... 847-781-4850 lic green in color, 3/4 inch in length and which is bordered by Lake Cook Road on Event Hotline ...... 847-252-5443 1/16 inch wide. Larvae are creamy white in the north, I-294 on the west, Touhy Road color, and are found under the bark. The on the south and Lake Michigan on the Village offi cials adult beetles typically make a D-shaped east. Penalties for violating the state quaran- exit hole when they emerge. Mayor tine include fi nes up $500 per violation. William D. McLeod In response to these infestations, the U.S. If you suspect that a tree in your neighbor- Trustees Department of Agriculture (USDA) and hood has been infested, call Village Forester Karen V. Mills the Illinois Department of Agriculture Kelly Kerr at 847-490-6800. Also, if you Cary J. Collins (IDA) have defi ned quarantine zones to visit an area where the Emerald Ash Borer is Raymond M. Kincaid contain the infestations. common, do not transport fi rewood. Please Jacquelyn Green USDA quarantine zone help prevent the spread of this destructive Anna Newell species of beetle. Gary J. Pilafas The entire state of Illinois continues to be designated a quarantine zone by the For more information on the Emerald Ash Village Clerk USDA. This prevents the transport of all Borer, visit www.emeraldashborer.info. Bev Romanoff Village Manager James H. Norris The adult beetle is dark metallic green in color, Municipal facilities 3/4 inch long and 1/16 inch wide Village Hall 1900 Hassell Road Hours: Monday, 8:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. – noon Bruce C. Lind Police Complex 1200 Gannon Drive Fire Administration 1900 Hassell Road Fire Station 21 — Carl W. Selke 225 Flagstaff Lane ECRWSS PRSRT STD Fire Station 22 — Michael J. O’Malley U.S. Postage 1700 Moon Lake Blvd. PAID POSTAL CUSTOMER Permit No. 24 Fire Station 23 — Richard G. Cordova Hoffman Estates, IL Schaumburg, IL 1300 Westbury Drive Fire Station 24 5775 Beacon Pointe Drive Susan H. Kenley-Rupnow Public Works Center 2305 Pembroke Ave.

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