Fall 2021 the CRACKER BARREL Honoring the age-old tradition of when early German settlers of Schaumburg shared the day’s stories and news with one another while sitting around the cracker barrel. 90 NORTH DISTRICT PARK GROUNDBREAKING On July 14, Village President Tom Dailly “This park is part of a larger greenway system the 90 North District. The new 90 North District and elected officials celebrated the start that will connect to major destinations and Park, with its edgy, urban “fold+fault” motif, of upcoming construction on the 90 amenities in the district,” President Dailly said. offers various benefits such as year-round North District Park with a groundbreaking “It will be both a neighborhood park and a recreational opportunities, a place for visitors event. Already referred to by some as the regional destination.” to spend time enjoying active and passive “Millennium Park” of the suburbs, the 12-acre The event was attended by county, state and recreation, and promotion of sustainability 90 North District Park is a primary component federal officials who showed their support through its use of special features and native in the transformation of the Motorola including Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, landscapes – all of which will drive additional Solutions campus. Village representatives Sen. Cristina Castro, and Cook County investment and development in the 90 North gathered with attendees to promote Phase 1 Commissioner Kevin Morrison as well as many District. For more information on 90 North, visit construction of the park and highlight some representatives of the business community, the website at www.90northschaumburg.com, of the recent development successes in the project supporters, and potential investors to contact Matt Frank at [email protected] surrounding area. or dial 311 in Schaumburg. Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center Grounds, 101 Schaumburg Ct. SATURDAY & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 & 5, 11 A.M. - 10 P.M. Featuring: carnival, two music stages, Taste of Schaumburg, craft beer & wine, Bingo, fireworks and more! Continued on pages 11-12 For the most up-to-date information regarding village programs, services and events, visit www.schaumburg.com. 2 the CRACKER BARREL www.schaumburg.com SCHAUMBURG RECEIVES SMART 50 AWARD The Village of Schaumburg has that tracks potential repairs/issues with vehicles in which data is received a Smart 50 Award from automatically sent to fleet services so issues can be addressed. Smart Cities Connect for the An internal snow command map, which is interactive, was created village’s innovations to enhance and provides information on vehicles, drivers, route information operations and communications of and general information/statistics about the storm event. In 2019, its snow and ice program. contracted drivers began using the system so the village could ensure Smart 50 Awards, in partnership contractual obligations were being met and oversight was provided with Smart Cities Connect, Smart Cities Connect Foundation, during operations in which vendors were used. and US Ignite, annually recognize global smart cities projects, Also, in 2019, the village’s public Snow Stat map was introduced honoring the most innovative and influential work. Applicants which provides the public with near real-time insight into the location were recognized for cutting-edge projects that demonstrated of the snow removal vehicles and general information on the snow current and future municipal-scale impact and applications. event. New functionality was added in 2020, which included activity The Village of Schaumburg received the recognition for its innovation history and average clearing rate times for selected routes. In 2020, in creating a custom-developed application to manage village snow the Snow and Ice Command program was linked to the village’s asset removal operations while also providing real-time tracking via a management software so that the village can obtain data on its fleet of public accessible map called Snow Stat. equipment to assist with scheduled vehicle maintenance, depreciation The first module of the program went live in 2018 and helped the and estimates for when assets may need to be replaced. village accurately manage its fleet of vehicles during snow operations. For more information on Schaumburg’s Snow and Ice Command Since that time, several enhancements have been made. Program program, visit the village’s website at www.schaumburg.com/snow-ice, additions include GPS tracking in village vehicles to ensure safe contact John Williams at [email protected] or dial 311 driving during operations and an equipment inspection checklist in Schaumburg. Village to Conduct Fourth Community-Wide Survey Solicitors in Schaumburg In the Village of Schaumburg, all solicitors, peddlers and vendors must obtain a permit through the village before they are allowed to solicit in Schaumburg. Solicitors are required to obtain a solicitor's license and display a solicitor's badge while working door-to-door. A list of all annually licensed solicitors in Schaumburg can be viewed on the village's website at To ensure Schaumburg continues on a path high quality schools, parks, and libraries. www.schaumburg.com/solicitorlicense. of growth and improvement, the village Other areas where the village received will seek input, opinions and feedback strong ratings were economic development, As a resident, if you are approached from its residents by conducting its fourth shopping opportunities, the quality of by a solicitor who does not have a community-wide National Community new development, and recreation and permit, please dial 911 before sharing Survey (NCS) in the fall of 2021. The survey wellness. 92% of respondents recommend any personal information so that police will be distributed to a random sample of Schaumburg as a place to live and 95% of personnel can investigate the matter 2,700 households and will ask residents respondents feel safe in their neighborhood. and confirm the situation is not a scam. Should you wish to prevent solicitors from to provide feedback on the quality and For more information on the survey and a usefulness of village services. visiting your home, you may pick up a free summary of the initiatives that the village “no solicitors” door decal by visiting the The last NCS was conducted in 2018 and has undertaken in response to previous Finance counter located in the Robert O. revealed that 93% of respondents view results, visit the village’s website at Atcher Municipal Center, 101 Schaumburg the village as an excellent or good place www.schaumburg.com/ncs, contact Ct. For questions, dial 311 in Schaumburg. to live. In addition, residents said that Clayton Black at [email protected] Schaumburg offers a thriving economy, or dial 311 in Schaumburg. a positive overall appearance, and serves as a great place to raise a family thanks to 3 Fall 2021 the CRACKER BARREL SUMMIT GROVE DEVELOPMENT UPDATE Work continues on the 149 home Summit Grove subdivision located between Weathersfield Landscape and Waste Way, Plum Grove Road, Wise Road and Summit Drive, formerly owned by Township High School District 211. When completed, the development will include diverse natural Disposal Reminders areas, including wetlands, mesic prairie, rain gardens, butterfly gardens, creek areas, and woodlands. The proposed restoration and enhancement of the natural areas will include a greater diversity of native plant species which are beneficial to native animals, insects and birds. Large amounts of open space will remain on the property in the form of wetland preservation, detention ponds, a homeowners association park, and landscape areas. At the June 22 Village Board meeting, a license agreement with the Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America LLC was approved allowing for a public bike path to be built along the southern half of the adjacent Natural Gas Pipeline property, east of Summit Drive. This path will be constructed in coordination with the Summit Grove Development. Completion of the development is estimated to take place over the next 5 years. A temporary Residents are asked to keep their lawns cut sales office is located off of Summit Drive but will be relocated to the model homes when below eight inches in height. Bushes and constructed. Additional information on this development, including detailed plans, is trees also need to be maintained and cut available on the village’s website at www.schaumburg.com/d211property. For questions, back, especially near sidewalks and the front contact Marisa Krawiec at [email protected] or dial 311 in Schaumburg. entrance of your home. Leaves and grass cannot be blown or disposed of into village streets or raked into the parkways. Debris left in the street may cause stormwater to back up if leaves block and clog sewers and is a violation of the Village Code of Ordinances. For information about landscape waste storage, contact Deborah Parran at [email protected] or dial 311 in Schaumburg with any questions. As a reminder, all landscape waste must be bagged properly and placed at the curb for pick up. Landscape waste pick up services are offered until the second week of December. Additionally, interested residents have the option to rent a yard waste cart from Republic Services. Please see page 16 for more information. TRUSTEE DUNHAM RECOGNIZED FOR 30 YEARS OF SERVICE At its June 22 Board meeting, the Village of Schaumburg recognized Trustee George Dunham for his 30 years of dedicated service on the Village Board. Trustee Dunham proudly and humbly accepted this recognition, which included an award plaque presented by Village President Tom Dailly. "This village has meant a lot to me and the longer I serve, the more it means," said Dunham. Trustee Dunham is the Chairperson of the Finance, Legal, Administration, General Government (FLAGG) Committee, is a member of the Public Safety Committee, and is a member of the Planning, Building, and Development (PBD) Committee. As Senior Trustee, he also chairs the quarterly Coffee with the Council meetings.