eBlast - December 20, 2024

The Village is responsible for plowing 55(+) miles of roadway. When the snow starts falling, time is of the essence to clear roadways and make them as safe as possible. In the process, snow plows leave a windrow of snow on the side of the plow and in front of driveways. This is not intentionally done by the snow plow drivers and is unavoidable. In most cases, the windrow is in the Villages right-of-way and it is too time consuming for the Village to remove it from all driveways. We ask that homeowners pitch in and not plow the windrow back on the roadway because this creates a traffic hazard. The deposit of garbage, rubbish, snow, on any street, sidewalk or public place, or on any private property is prohibited, 12.02(B) Public Nuisances Affecting Health. Please use best practices and remain neighborly by snow impacting your property is to remain on your property, do no accumulate, discharge or pile in the roads or right-of-ways. Click here for the Village’s Snow Removal and Ice Control Policy practices.

"Winter Weather – Get it Together" - plan ahead for snow and ice...
Now is a crucial time to begin practicing basic winter driving skills and preparing for even routine trips to take longer to complete, though temperatures are above freezing during the day and roads appear clear. As part of the “Winter Weather – Get it Together” campaign, travelers are encouraged to follow these simple guidelines. Asking drivers to help us protect them by slowing down during storms and increasing their distance from other vehicles, especially snowplows and emergency responders. If they become stranded along the road, drivers should dial *999 for assistance and remain with their vehicles because even during severe weather, help is only a phone call away.

ComEd – Snow Reminder
ComEd is planning for the winter months. In preparation, they have provided the following guidelines: ComEd transformers and/or switch gear on your property that may need to be accessed in the winter. Occasionally after a snowstorm, snow removal efforts will result in buried or blocked access to critical ComEd equipment. If there is a need to access ComEd equipment, at least ten feet of open space in front of the equipment’s cabinet doors is required. Additionally, at least one (1) foot of clearance on the remaining three (3) sides of the equipment is necessary. If you do lose power, call 1-800-EDISON-1 to start the restoration process.

Village Offices Closed - Christmas Day
Village Offices will be closed Wednesday, December 25th and will re-open on Thursday, December 26th at 8:00a.m. in observance of Christmas Day. 

LRS Refuse & Recycling - Holiday look ahead pickup schedule
LRS holiday service will be provided one day later than regular collection if the holiday falls Sunday through Friday. If the holiday falls on a Saturday, service will not be affected. Click here for further information. Additionally, LRS will provide a special collection of Christmas trees from January 2^nd - January 13^th.

• The tree must be real, not artificial, not in any plastic bags and free of tinsel, lights, ornaments and not frozen to the ground
• Flocked trees, trees with shiners, tinsel, light bulbs, glitter, wire or plastic or in plastic bags will NOT be included in this special collection

Alternatives to Landscape Waste Accumulation
There are other alternatives to burning your landscape materials. For more information, click here. The Health Department encourages more environmentally sound alternatives to burning of landscape waste and recommends composting, mulching and native landscaping as possible alternatives to reduce/reuse landscape waste, click here for further information. 

Open Burning of Landscape Waste - Prohibited!
Keep in mind that the burning of landscape waste is not permitted at this time, violators will be fined. Landscape waste can only be burned during the months of April, May, October and November provided that setbacks and other requirements can be met. Recreational fires and ceremonial fires are exempt but may not be larger than 3’x3’x3’ and cannot contain leaves, grass or shrubbery clippings. Click here for the requirements. 

No-Left Turn - Fairview Avenue & Chapel Hill Road
Vehicles are prohibited from turning left off of Fairview Avenue onto Chapel Hill Road. Despite the restriction being in place for several years, we continue to see travelers completely disregard the many signs instructing them not to turn left. Pavement markings were added as an additional reminder. The site distance at the intersection is limited and the restriction was put into place to avoid accidents. In the interest of public safety, our police department will be actively enforcing this regulation and citations will be issued so please adhere to the restriction.

Troop #455 – Johnsburg; Recruiting Now #AdventureOn
If you are interested, in learning more about Scouting with Troop 455, have your parent/guardian contact them, click here for further information how. Through their doors have emerged 115 Eagle Scouts, will you be next.

Johnsburg Take Steps to Become EV Ready
The Village of Johnsburg is pleased to announce we are teaming up with the @MayorsCaucus and @ComEd to expand EV access in our community! By joining the first-of-its-kind #EVReadinessProgram, our community will take part in training designed to build safe and effective policies that will help more of our residents enjoy the environmental and cost savings benefits of zero emission vehicles. Click here for further information.

Public Works Projects
As you know, Illinois has two seasons - Winter and Construction Season. We are pushing to complete the following projects below for substantial completion or full scope completions before the snow fly’s. Brief summary of construction projects itemized below. As the projects proceed, be prepared for delays and seek alternative routes whenever necessary.

• Sewer River Extension - Project is 95% complete. Substantial completion is expected in December. Base course & final surface patching is complete. Restoration of the surrounding area is ongoing. Remaining work includes mechanical controls, pump activation & testing first of the year.  
• Sunnyside Beach Dr Road Improvement – The Village approved Ordinance 24-25-09 accepting the Roadway Commonly Known as Sunnyside Beach Drive in the Village of Johnsburg.
  • Gate Panel (12’w) installation at the 1300 Block of Sunnyside Beach Dr will continue into next week on final finishing details, posts and side panels limiting access are complete. Fog lane markings are complete delineating the roadway.

Note that timelines related to all projects are weather permitting and subject to change. Watch for eBlasts for project impacts and scheduling changes. Please pay close attention to flaggers and construction signage, obey posted speed limits, and proceed cautiously while traveling in and around the work zones.

ComEd Tariff Updates
ComEd has submitted several filings with the Illinois Commerce Commission over its; (1) Rider CFRA; (2) Rider PEA; (3) Rider ECR; (4) Rider DSPR; and (5) Rider EDITA, which will impact rates. Information on the filings can be found at Recent Rate Change Filings | ComEd - An Exelon Company

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