News & Announcements
April 27, 2011 -- Spring Clean-up Project, 2011
The Annual Beach Park Spring Clean-up project will start this Saturday, April 30, 2011 for all Beach Park residential and commercial properties West of Lewis Avenue. All Beach Park residential and commercial areas North of Beach Road and East of Lewis Avenue will be picked up on Saturday, May 7, 2011 and all Beach Park residential and commercial areas South of Beach Road and East of Lewis Avenue will be picked up on Saturday, May 14, 2011. See below for a copy of the post card that was mailed out April 13, 2011.
April 20, 2011 -- Got Drugs?
Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Saturday, April 30, 2011 from 10 am to 2 pm at the Beach Park Village Hall.
March 31, 2011 -- Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination
Please see below for a PDF copy of the Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination.
March 31, 2011 -- After the Storm Brochure
Please see below for a PDF copy of the After the Storm Brochure.
March 31, 2011 -- Living with Wetlands
Please see below for a PDF copy of the Living with Wetlands brochure.
March 31, 2011 -- Make your home brochure.
Please see below for a PDF copy of the "Make your Home" Brochure.
March 31, 2011 -- SC Fishwish
Please see below for a PDF copy of the SC Fishwish Brochure.
March 31, 2011 -- Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Please see below for a PDF copy of the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Brochure.
March 31, 2011 -- Swimming Pool Draining Guidlines
Please see below for a PDF Copy of the Swimming Pool Draining Guidlines brochure.
March 31, 2011 -- Water Efficient Landscaping Brochure
Please see below for more information and a PDF of the Water Efficient Landscaping Brochure.
March 30, 2011 -- National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Stormwater Program (Phase II)
According to the USEPA, "polluted stormwater runoff is a leading cause of impairment to the nearly 40% of surveyed U.S. water bodies which do not meet water quality standards. Over land or via storm sewer systems, polluted runoff is discharged, often untreated, directly into local water bodies. When left uncontrolled, this water pollution can result in the destruction of fish, wildlife, and aquatic life habitats; a loss in aesthetic value; and threats to public health due to contaminated food, drinking water suppplies, and recreational waterways. Mandated by Congress under the Clean Water Act, the NPDES Stormwater Program is a comprehensive two-phased national program for addressing the non-agricultural sources of stormwater discharges which adversely affect the quality of our nation's waters". (Source: USEPA, NPDES FAQs)
For information on the Village's effors to comply with the NPDES Phase II, visit the Village Hall and pick up a pamphlet availabel in the lobby.
February 1, 2011 -- Blizzard Warning
Blizzard Warning: Tuesday-Wednesday
The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for our area, anticipating high winds combined with heavy snowfall in excess of 15 inches starting Tuesday afternoon. The Village urges residents to travel only if necessary during the storm, and to exercise caution if you do need to travel.
The Village will make its best efforts to clear all streets as quickly as possible, but keep in mind that we prioritize our resources to keep primary streets clear during the snowstorm. Secondary streets will be plowed after the primary streets are cleared. As with any snow event, we ask residents to help us keep the streets clear by complying with no parking order and to please avoid shoveling snow from your driveway back into the street. In the event of a snow and ice related emergency for Public Works, please dial 847-746-1770 and leave a message. Your call will be returned as soon as possible.
January 27, 2011 -- BOYCE FAMILY OF BEACH PARK NEEDS YOUR VOTE
The Boyce family, Beach Park, IL, received news no parent wants to hear Oct 09. Both children, Jayden, 4 and Brookly, 1, will die from a rare genetic disorder in their teen years, called Sanfilippo. Sanfilippo (MPSIIIA) currently has no treatment or cure. Their little bodies can't break down hephran sulphate, a suger the body naturally makes and stores primarily in the central nervous system and brain. Over time, their bodies lose all function and developmentally they never progress past the age of two. Because of the rare nature of the disease, affecting 1 in 70,000 children, it is not profitable for pharmaceutical companies to invest in research. It becomes the sole responsibility of loved ones to raise money for research. However, the Boyces are part of a parent organization, Team Sanfilippo Foundation, who is currently in the running for a $250,000.00 grant through the Pepsi Refresh Project to fund gene therapy research.
There are three ways to vote and you can help the family by simply casting votes and telling friends to do the same. TEXT 105582 TO THE NUMBER 73774 GO TO www.refresheverything.com/suresanfilippo. CREATE A PROFIEL AND VOTE WITH ALL EMAIL AND FACEBOOK ACCOUNTS YOU HAVE. You can also search "refresh everying" on facebook Voting ends January 31, 2011 at midnight. To learn more about the Boyce Family, visit http://www.buildwiththeboyces.com/
January 11, 2011 -- BEACH PARK THUNDER CHILI DINNER
BEACH PARK THUNDER SOFTBALL
SILENT AUCTION / CHILI DINNER FUNDRAISER
Saturday - February 19th from 5PM-8PM
Kenneth Murphy Elementary School
11315 W. Wadsworth Rd. Beach Park
COST: $5.00 per person /children 5 and under eat free
December 10, 2010 -- FILING DATES AND PROCEDURES OR THE CONSOLIDATED ELECTION APRIL 5, 2011
NOMINATION PAPERS ARE FILED MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2010 THROUGH DECEMBER 20, 2010 WITH THE MUNICIPAL CLERK DURING NORMAL OFFICE HOURS. PETITIONS MAY BE FILED IN PERSON BY THE CANDIDATE, BY A REPRESENTATIVE OR BY MAIL. NOMINATION PAPERS RECEIVED IN THE MAIL BEFORE THE FIRST DAY OF THE FILING PERIOD, WILL BE RETURNED TO THE SENDER AS NOT FILES. FOR QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL 847-746-1770.
THANK YOU!
December 8, 2010 -- New Years Eve Party at Thunderhawk Golf Club
Live Music from "Paul Cebar Tomorrow Sound", with a Premium open bar all night, a Champagne toast at midnight, gourmet hors d'oeuvres, a dessert buffet and party favors. Reservations are recommended, so call now to make yours. 847-968-3450.
October 18, 2010 -- Year Round Residential Collection Events
The year-round program offers collections twice a month: the second Saturday of every month and the fourth Monday of every month (except December). These collections are for residential waste. Business, Commercial and Industrical waste will be turned away! The Gurnee Facility is located at 1311 N. Estes Street. Please use Rt 41 to Delany Road (norht) to Grove (east) to Estes. The next 2010 public drop off dates are: Monday, October 25, Saturday, November 13 and Monday, November 22, 2010. Appointments are required.
October 18, 2010 -- Mobile Residential Collection Events
No appointment is necessary for Mobile events. Saturday October 16, 2010 at the Village of Round Lake Beach at the Metra Train Station located at 630 Hook Drive, from 8am to 2:30pm. Saturday, November 6, 2010 at the Village of Mundelein's Metra Train Station located at 205 N. Archer Avenue from 8am to 2:30pm. All HCW collections events, sponsored by SWALCO, are for Illinois Residents ONLY and are FREE. Please visit the SWALCO website for general list of items accepted and not accepted at all HCW events and for upcoming collection dates/ location. If you would like to receive occasional email announcements about SWALCO programs, collections and other agency information, please sign up for the SWALCO Announcements E-List. There is a seocnd list serve for educators or youth leaders who would like to receive occational emails with environmental information and resources that could be helpful to them. Sign up now at the SWALCO website www.swalco.org. If you have further questions, pleae contact the office at 847-336-9340.
October 4, 2010 -- *Press Release on TIF Districts
Please click on the link below to read the Press Release on the TIF Districts in Beach Park!
July 7, 2010 -- NEWS ALERT FROM THE LAKE COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT
Please click below for a copy of the letter mailed out the residents in Lake County regarding recent RUSE burglaries in the Lake County area!
March 18, 2010 -- Fall Chipping
The Village of Beach Park, Public Works Department will be picking up brush for chipping during the weeks of October 15th thru November 15th. If you have any limbs or branches that need to be chipped, please place them alongside the right-of-way with the cut ends facing the road & neatly along the parkway. The longer the limb, the better. Piles that are placed haphazardly will not be picked up for chipping. The Village only pickes up branches from normal tree trimming, not entire tree removal. For more information, please call Gina at 847-246-6003. Thank you!
March 18, 2010 -- Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
The Village of Beach Park needs your help in protecting our valuable water resources by eliminating illicit discharges to the storm sewer system. an illicit discharge is defined as any discharge to the storm sewer system that is not composed entirely of storm water. Sources of illicit discharges may include materials such as;
* Sanitary wastewater
* Gas & motor oil
* Household cleaners
* Paints
* Pesticides
* Solvents
* Vehicle spills
* Week killers
* Radiator flushing disposal
* Laundry wastewaters Please report any suspected illicit discharges to the storm sewer system to Wilma Wetzel at the Village Hall, 847-746-1770.
October 28, 2009 -- Person with Disabilities Parking Placard Application
You can pick up the application for a Person with Disabilities Parking Placard at the Village Hall. This application is taken to your doctor's office to be filled out and turned in. The parking placard comes directly to you in the mail from the Secretary of State. You may also print a copy of the front and back of this application here.
June 25, 2009 -- Memorial / Celebration Bricks at the Park
The Village of Beach Park is undertaking a project known as a memorial / celebration walk in Geo-Karis Park, located on Beach Road. The Recreation Committee has decided to sell an engraved brick to residents/businesses for a setup fee of $50.00 per brick. The brick will be laser engraved with up to 3 lines of 14 characters per line. This is a unique opportunity in which to remember, celebrate or recognize someone (special occasions, pets, etc).
November 5, 2008 -- Donate Life
It is now possible to donate life to others as a living donor. Only you have the power to save lives. Because when you do nothing, everybody loses. For more informaton on organ donation, contact www.donatelif.net.
March 20, 2008 -- Mayor Jensen gets "Flocked"
 Flock a Friend Fund Raiser
Our Lady of Humility Class of 2008 is having a fund raiser. During the night they "Flamingo" or as they call it "Flock" people and Mayor Jensen was one of the first to get hit. If you would like to make a donation or have someone "flocked", Please call Gina or Cody at 847-872-9006.
March 3, 2008 -- New Sewer Rate Increase
Facing the need to repair and improve a 30 to 40 year old sewer system and expand it for residential and commercial development, the Village Board has approved an increase in the sewer rates. This is the Village's first sewer rate increase in five years. Beginning January 1, 2008, the sewer rate will increase from .80 cents per 1000 gallons to $1.40 per 1000 gallons and the bimonthly rate for unmetered sewer will be $22.40. Please call the Village Hall at 847-746-1770 for more information.
October 3, 2007 -- Beach Park Chipping Policy
The Village of Beach Park has updated their Chipping Policy and the Public Works Department will again, be picking up brush and limbs to be chipped twice a year. We will implement this new proecedure this October 15th thru November 15th, 2007. Please call the Village Hall to get put on the list by the 15th of October, 2007.
January 28, 2007 -- The Village of Beach Park Announces Its New Village-Wide Notification System
This exciting new communication service provides residents and businesses with time-sensitive information regarding unforeseen events or emergencies. Within minutes, through a single phone call, Village officials can notify all members who have registered for this service with important information. Additionally, by choosing to add a cell phone number or email address, members can rest assured that they will still be reachable even if they are not at home or in the office. At any time, current members can chose to "opt-out" of the system all together and remove their information from our data base.
August 29, 2006 -- Beach Park E.S.D.A is looking for Volunteers
The Village of Beach Park Emergency Services for Disaster Agency is looking for volunteers. Volunteers must be a United States Citizen, a Beach Park Resident and 21 years of age with a good moral, ethical character. Please contact the E.S.D.A Coordinator, Chett Splitt at 847244-0778.
May 31, 2006 -- Setting up a Neighbor Hood Watch Program
The Villag of Beach Park would like to encourge all residents to communicate and talk with your neighbors to form a partnership with the Lake County Sheriff's Department regarding "Neighborhood Watch" programs. If you wish to start a "Neighborhood Watch", please contact the Lake County Sheriff's Office Crime Prevention Division at 847-377-4211. A Crime Prevention Deputy will explain the program to you and send you materials in the mail. When you are ready to schedule your first meeting, call the Crime Prevetion Division and they will provide you with invitation letters that you can pass out to your neighbors. The Neighborhood Watch meeting can be held at your home, libraries, the Sheriff's Office, or your local Township Center, Villae Hall or other meeting area's. The Village of Beach Park & the Lake County Sheriff's Office is looking forward to working with you and your neighbor's to prevent crime in your area.
March 7, 2006 -- Beach Park will be enforcing their own ordinances
This year will bring positive changes to the way Beach Park handles their Ordinance Violations. All confirmed, non-compliant violations will go through a process known as Administrative Adjudication. The process provides a shortened time frame and effective way to handle non-compliant violations for the resolution of resident complaints. Mayor Jensen and the Board of Trustees feel this process will offer a service to the community by initiating a quicker way to handle code violations and complaints. Tickets will be issued by our Code Enforcement Officer and then heard before an appointed hearing officer one day each month.
March 6, 2006 -- Free Vehicle Stickers For Residents of Beach Park
Vehicle stickers are available free of charge at the Village Hall. All you need to do is provide your vehicle registration form(s) as proof of registration. The stickers will expire December 31,2006. If you are unable to come in during office hours to pick up a vehicle sticker, call us and we will make special arrangements for you.
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