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2009 Village Board <photo>

In the Village Election on April 7, 2009, Harry Stirmell was elected to a new four year term as Village President. Sue Dennis, John Giordano, and R. Scott McTaggart were elected to four year terms as Village Trustee.  Also pictured are Board members Dale Lael, Mike Lopez, and Ben Wagens as well as Village Clerk Julie DeGroot. 

For more photos of the swearing in ceremony, click here.



PLEASE OBEY AREAS DESIGNATED AS A NO PARKING AREA
Please be considerate and obey the No Parking areas in front of the Village Park. It is for the safety and well being of our children and adults. Also, remember that those areas designated for handicap parking are only for those individuals with handicap placards or license plates. Anyone violating these parking restrictions will be issued tickets.


Information Needed!!!

Many of you may know of our web site, but either haven't utilized it or do not have access to the site and the information contained there. Also, many have commented that they want more information on the web page or in the bulletin. After hearing these comments, we are implementing some changes.

We are asking for information from you, from recipes you would like to share with other residents to garage sale notices to individual awards or recognitions to postings of services being offered such as cutting grass, etc. We want our bulletin and web page to be even more interactive, and contain more information important and useful to our residents.

Information should be submitted in writing to my attention at the Village offices. Information will be printed in the order received and as space allows on the web site and in the bulletin. Further, the Village reserves the right to reject any written information submitted for publication.

Harry Stirmell
Village President





Village Board Approves Ordinance Regulating Projectiles In The Village

Recently the Board approved an ordinance restricting the use of dangerous projectiles. Below are a few of the issues the ordinance addresses.

It shall be unlawful to engage in the following acts within the corporate limits of the Village of Jerome on any public way or public property:

To use, cock, aim or discharge any firearm, B-B Gun, pellet gun, paint ball gun, or air gun; provided however, that this section will not apply to police officers or the dog control officer in the actual performance of their lawful duties.

To use, draw or discharge any archery equipment, including but not limited to bows, longbows, crossbows, arrows, darts and bolts, except in designated areas when authorized in writing by the Village.

To golf or hit golf balls within the Village, except in designated areas when authorized in writing by the Village.

 

Copies of the entire ordinance may be obtained at the Village Municipal Building.




Village Board Amends Ordinance to Prohibit Parking in Yard.

Effective upon the publication of this newsletter, it will be a violation of the Village ordinance to park your automobile in your yard. This amendment was enacted to address the increasing problem with respect to cars being parked in resident’s yard for long periods of time. Failure to abide by the terms of the ordinance may result in a fine. If you would like a copy of the ordinance please stop by the village office.



Jerome Memorial Park

The Park will be closed until its grand reopening at the new location at a later date.


   
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Village of Jerome / 2901 Leonard Street / Springfield, Illinois 62704 / Phone: (217) 546-2203 Fax: (217) 546-7240