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MOSQUITO
ABATEMENT
The Village utilizes an integrated approach to
mosquito control to reduce nuisance mosquitoes and reduce the potential of
mosquito borne disease such as West Nile Virus. The Village’s mult-istep
program emphasizes control of the mosquito larvae in their breeding sites to
prevent development. The program begins with an aerial survey of the
Village to map out potential breeding sites – retention ponds, drainage ditches,
wetlands or any low areas holding water. Clarke Mosquito Control’s
personnel inspect these identified sites for breeding. Areas found
breeding are treated with a biorational agent, which is based on the ground soil
bacterium which only attacks mosquito larvae. Even with such a
comprehensive program the cooperation of homeowners is needed. As much as
10% of a communities mosquitoes may come from backyard mosquito breeding
areas. Bird baths and children’s pools should have the water changed on a
weekly basis. Gutters, flowerpots and garbage cans should be empties of
all water. Pools should be working properly. Standing water that
will remain for 7 days in your yard should be reported to the “Mosquito
Hotline”. The “Mosquito Hotline” is the citizen response system installed
by the Village’s contractor, Clarke Environmental Mosquito Management to report
standing water, obtain information regarding the West Nile Virus or be placed on
the Call Notification List. The hotline number is (800) 942-2555.
* Whenever outdoors between dusk and dawn, wear shoes, socks, long pants and
a long-sleeved shirt. Loose-fitting, light colored clothing is best.
*Use mosquito repellent containing 25 to 35 percent DEET when it is
necessary to be outdoors, applied sparingly to exposed skin or clothing as
indicated on repellent label. Consult a physician before using repellents
on young children.
*Check for and repair any tears in residential
screens, including porches and patios,
Eliminate stagnant water in
bird baths, ponds, flower pots, wading pools, old tires and any other
receptacles in which mosquitoes might breed.
* Keep grass cut short and
shrubbery well-trimmed around the house.
*Since dead birds (crows,
blue jays and raptors) can be the first warning that West Nile Virus is present
in the area, report dead birds on your property to the County Health Department.
Vehicle Sticker Deadline Was
April 30th
If you have any questions or need forms please stop in or call the Village
Hall (385-1117).
LATE RATES
Through
July
August
*B Plate and
Under
$16.00
$24.00
Senior
Rate
8.00
12.00
*Motorcycles
12.00
18.00
*Over B
Plate
60.00
90.00
(Above rates do not apply to new residents.)
By Municipal Code, all vehicles stored in the Village must have a Village
sticker. This includes work vehicles regularly taken home and housed in
the Village. Tarps may not be used to circumvent the ordinance. You
are also required to have state license and vehicle stickers on antique
vehicles.
Community Info
BOAT
STICKERS
Residents - Free
Nonresidents - $30
For enforcement purposes, all boats using the Route 120 boat ramp must have
a sticker. Nonresident fees help defray the cost of ramp
maintenance. Boasts should be cleaned before and after lake use to deter
the transfer or reintroduction of contaminants.
Yardwaste Collection Available to
Lakemoor Residents
Jensen Disposal has two yardwaste
collection options available. All yardwaste must be in approved yardwaste
bags (no plastic bags will be accepted) or a 30 gallon container. The cans
or bags shall be clearly marked “yardwaste/grass” or they will not be picked up
by the garbage company. Bundles of brush can be no larger than 2’ X 4’ in
size and bundled with twine. No yardwaste can exceed 50 pounds.
*A resident may purchase a subscription for yardwaste pickup for a charge of $42.50 billed directly to the resident. The subscription period is April 1st until November 30th. They will pick up a maximum of four items per week.
*The Village Hall sells yardwaste stickers for $1.00 each (sold in sheets of
5), and the stickers can be affixed to each bag, can or bundle for collection of
yardwaste.
(Burning of yardwaste is allowed in the Village)
LAKEMOORFEST
COMING
AUGUST 10 & 11
LAKE MAINTENANCE
As in past years, the lake
will again be treated to contol unwanted weeds and algae. This treatment
poses no threat to humans and animals. The Health Department also tests
water quality on a regularly scheduled basis. If a concern arises
regarding water quality and safety the lake will b posted accordingly. O
not handle lake vegetation. Any fragments of Eurasian Watermilfoil can
float to other parts of the lake, root and spread rapidly.
BUILDING PERMITS are needed for fences, sheds, decks, patios, roofing,
porches, driveways and siding. Check with the building department before
starting any project. Building permits take a minimum of 48 hours to be
issued after receipt of application documents. Application documents
include a completed application form, survey, plans and architectural
approval. Having all documents ready when applying for a permit will
alleviate processing delays. SWIMMING POOL regulations are
available at the Village Hall. These controls are intended to provide
protection against potential drowning and near-drowning to children under the
age of five by restricting pool access. These regulations apply to all
pools, spas and hot tubs over 24 inches deep.
It is expected that when
applying for any building
permit that your utility bill is
current.
The beach in Morrison park is open. Children must be
accompanied by an adult. There is no lifeguard on duty. Let’s
keep our parks and beach clean. Please don’t litter. Trash cleanup
uses valuable time that could be spent on other projects. Animals are
prohibited from the parks and beach. Animal wastes negatively impact beach
water samplings. Skateboarding is not allowed in the parks, especially on
picnic tables. Parents are responsible and liable for damage caused
by their children. Report vandalism of park facilities and Village
property to the Police Department or Public Works Department.
Please report
streetlight outages and location to the Public Works Department so the
appropriate ComEd facility can be contacted.
Village Ordinance considers grass in excess of 8 inches to be a public nuisance. GET MOWING.
Have a safe Summer!