With winter weather upon us, there are some steps that will make it easier to get through these cold days. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency has prepared a Winter Weather Preparedness Guide with many helpful tips for staying safe and warm.
The FY 2018 Treasurer’s Report has been posted to the website here.
NOTICE
PROPOSITION TO APPEAR ON NOVEMBER 6, 2018 BALLOT
NOTICE IS: HEREBY GIVEN that at the election to be held on Tuesday, the 6 th day of November, 2018, the following proposition will be submitted to the voters of the Village of Jerome, Sangamon County, Illinois:
Shall the corporate authorities of the Village of Jerome, Sangamon County, Illinois be authorized to levy a new tax for the purpose of covering the Village’s Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund employer contribution and have an additional tax of 0.16% of the equalized assessed value of the taxable property therein extended for such purposes?
(1) The approximate amount of taxes extendable at the most recently extended limiting rate is $22,168.92, and the approximate amount of taxes extendable if the proposition is approved is $67,431.64.
(2) For the 2018 levy year the approximate amount of the additional tax extendable against property containing a single-family residence and having a fair market value at the time of the referendum of $100,000 is estimated to be $53.33.
(3) Based upon an average annual percentage increase in the market value of such property of 3.27%, the approximate amount of the additional tax extendable against such property for the 2019 levy year is estimated to be $55.08 and for the 2020 levy year is estimated to be $56.88.
The polls at said election will be open at 6:00 o’clock a.m. and continued open until 7:00 o’clock p.m. of that day.
The Village Library is run by volunteers. To maintain hours for the library more volunteers are needed. If you’re interested in helping, please contact Village Trustee Kathy DeHart at (217)415-1132 or via e-mail at trusteedehart@gmail.com.
The Village of Jerome is looking for a self-motivated individual, with adequate experience to act as the supervisor for our Public Works Department. The Supervisor will work with various trustees in the planning, direction, and management of public works and maintenance programs for streets, property, and water. The supervisor will also manage a small staff of maintenance employees.
You may read the full job description here.
The Village of Jerome has published its ordinances on the website. They are now available here.
Illinois law prohibits the disposal of TVs and other electronic equipment in landfills. They must be recycled. BLH Computers at 1832 Stevenson Drive accepts these items for recycling. Most items can be dropped off for free although there is a fee for TVs. Check out their website blhcomputers.com for a list of what can be recycled. Please do not put these items at the curb.
