It won't be long until the snowplows are operating on Round Lake streets. Here is how the Village handles mailboxes damaged by snowplows.

Mailboxes
Mailboxes are typically damaged from the weight of the snow hitting the box or the box being struck by the plow. It is usually the weight of the snow that causes the damage.

If a mailbox is damaged by being struck by a plow or truck during snow removal operations, it will be repaired within a reasonable amount of time after snow removal operations are completed. Mailboxes damaged from the weight of the snow will not be repaired by the Village. 

• If the post is completely broken off and the existing mailbox did not suffer any major damage, and if the ground is not frozen, it will be repaired with a post similar to or as close as possible to the original design of the existing post. Staff will re-install the existing box on the new post. 
   
  
• If the ground is frozen and installation of a new post is impossible, Staff will provide a temporary mailbox until such time as a proper repair can be accomplished.  
  

• If the post is intact and the mailbox has been knocked off the post, Staff will inspect the post for damage and replace the post if damage is found. If the box did not suffer any major damage, Staff will re-mount the existing box on the existing post.

• If the box is damaged beyond repair Staff will provide a replacement mailbox that will match the original mailbox as close as possible.

• In the case of a one of a kind mailbox, Staff will offer the owner a replacement mailbox or allow the owner to obtain a replacement mailbox and send the receipt to the Village for reimbursement. The maximum reimbursement limit is $50 for each occurrence.

Cedar Lake Road Realignment  

The Lake County Board recently authorized a contract for preliminary engineering, or Phase 1, for the realignment of Cedar Lake Road. That process includes analysis of alternate alignments and aspects, such as right of way needs, public meetings and forming a stakeholder group. As part of Phase 1 consideration of the latest alternatives should result in choosing a preferred alignment through the downtown area which is important to the Village for any future downtown redevelopment efforts. Phase 1 engineering will likely take two years due to the amount of pubic engagement to help define the preferred alternative. There will also be a Phase 2, which involves design and ROW acquisition and construction would be soon thereafter.

For more information http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20161018/news/161018643/

Parkway Damage Caused by Snowplowing

Parkway Damage

Parkway damage can be caused by a plow riding up over the curb or beyond the shoulder or by tires coming up over the curb and tearing up grass or creating ruts. Staff will compile a list of damaged areas as complaints are called in and all parkways will be checked in early spring for damage. Staff will repair damaged areas in the spring as weather allows. The repairs will consist of removing the damaged material, placing new topsoil as needed, seeding the areas and placing blanket over the repair. Requests to repair plow damage should be made prior to May 15. After that date, repairs will be the responsibility of the property owner.

Decorative Landscaping 

This item refers to planting areas within the right-of-way. The damage may be salt damage or damage to the planting structure (rocks, railroad ties, etc.) or the plantings themselves. These planting areas are placed in the right-of-way at the owner’s risk. Staff will not replace or repair anything in these areas beyond standard grass restoration.

Household Chemical Collections in November

Household Chemical Waste Collection Events will take place at the SWALCO facility, 1311 N. Estes, Gurnee on Saturday, November 12, and Monday, November 28.  

Appointments are required for Household Chemical Waste Events located at the Gurnee Facility to ensure safety & efficiency. Collections are for residential waste only. No business waste will be accepted. All SWALCO HCW Collection Events are FREE for Illinois residents ONLY.

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Unclaimed Property

Every year the Village of Round Lake as with other entities in Illinois report unclaimed property to the Illinois Treasurer’s Office. The Village’s report is due annually on or by November 1st. Unclaimed property consists of accounts and other financial instruments, held at corporations and other entities that have gone dormant for a specified period of time based on property type. Common types of unclaimed property include checking and savings accounts, uncashed wage and payroll checks, utility deposits, customer deposits, accounts payable, credit balances, and refund checks.   

To check for unclaimed property go to https://icash.illinoistreasurer.gov/