In November, City Council will vote to adopt a new strategic plan, the outcome of a process entitled “St. Charles 2014: The Return of Charlemagne.”
“We started with a desire to establish a vision for the year 2014,” said City Administrator, Brian Townsend.
“The planning efforts included participation from a diverse group of stakeholders- including residents, businesses and community organizations- and will therefore help guarantee its success,” Townsend said.
“This plan creates a new mission for the City of St. Charles, and will help to improve communication within the community, and provide a consensus philosophy among elected officials,” Townsend added.
“I am very proud of the people who worked hard to create this vision for our future,” said Townsend. Strategic planning efforts will ultimately affect all employees, visitors, citizens, businesses, and people of St. Charles both in our daily lives and long-term plans.
If you would like to learn more, please go on line at http://www.stcharlesil.gov/planning/index.html
The 2008 National Fire Prevention Week is October 5-11. The Fire Department will visit elementary schools to promote the national campaign, “Prevent Home Fires.” We’ll be spreading the word about home fire prevention practices. Children will be reminded about the importance of smoke detectors and safety around matches, lighters, and other sources of flames. More information on fire safety can be obtained on the NFPA website at www.nfpa.org.
Remember to change your smoke detector batteries when you change your clocks on November 2.
The Building and Code Enforcement Division will start enforcement of the Recreational Vehicles (RV’s) Parking and Storage Ordinance in mid October of 2008. The provisions are as follows: RV’s parked or stored outdoors in the One and Two Family Residential Zoning Districts shall not be located within the required front yard or exterior side yard (corner yard facing the street) from October 15th to April 15th. RV’s may be parked in the front yard for loading/unloading October 15th to April 15th no longer than 48-hours. RV’s may be stored outside all year in Residential Districts per the following:
There is not more than one RV
The RV is stored or parked on a hard surface
The RV is stored or parked inside, in the rear yard, or interior side yard.
Please call the Building and Code Enforcement Division at 630.377.4406 if you have any questions.
Early voting for the November 4, 2008 General Election will again be offered at City Hall for residents of Kane County. Early voting will begin at the City of St. Charles on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 and end on Thursday, October 30, 2008. The hours for early voting will be from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday.
Just as a reminder, the last day to register to vote is Tuesday, October 7, 2008. Kane County residents can register to vote at the City of St. Charles in the Utility Billing office during normal business hours. To register to vote, a resident must be at least 18 years of age as of November 4, 2008, must bring two forms of ID with one of the ID’s showing the resident’s current address.
The St. Charles Fire Department will host an open house on Sunday, October 5 at Fire Station #1, 105 N. 1st Ave., 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visitors can see safety and rescue demonstrations, talk with firefighters, and pick up safety information from the Fire Department or vendors participating in the event. Visit the Fire Department web site at www.stcharlesil.gov/fd or call 630.377.4457 for details.
This winter City crews will be inspecting parkway ash trees for signs of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). If trees are found with EAB they will be marked with a purple dot. Shortly before removal they will be marked with a pink dot. Trees confirmed with EAB will be removed before May 1st and replaced as the budget allows. If you suspect your parkway tree has EAB please contact the City at our EAB Hotline 630-584-5353.