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September 17, 2019 in Village Announcements

Updates on Businesses in Jerome

Over the last few months, there have been several changes with regards to the businesses in our community. The closing of the Shop-n-Save on the corner of Wabash Avenue and Chatham Road has been a huge blow. Village officials continue to work diligently to attract new businesses to town as well as to promote our existing businesses. The current use of the Shop-n-Save property for the Green Family dealerships is only temporary.

Despite the loss of Shop-n-Save there have been several positive business developments in the Village of Jerome. This spring OhIcee opened in the new strip mall on Wabash Avenue. OhIcee serves rolled ice cream as well as bubble tea. The Pizza Hut on Chatham Road has also recently relocated to the same strip mall as OhIcee. The former location for Hunan Chinese Restaurant recently became the home for Moroleon Tropical Mexican Restaurant. Hunan Chinese Restaurant has also recently reopened in its new location on Wabash Avenue.

Finally, we look forward to a new restaurant known as The Barn, which is planning to start construction in October in the strip mall between Pizza Hut and OhIcee.

We ask that you continue to support our local businesses with your patronage!

September 17, 2019 in Village Announcements

West Grand Project Update

The West Grand project is well underway. The following is a tentative timeline for the rest of the project.

Undercut cul-de-sac                            9/16 thru 9/17

Misc. grading                                        9/18 thru 9/19

Valley Gutter                                         9/19 thru 9/20

Driveways                                            9/23 thru 9/26

Topsoil & final grading behind curbs     9/26 thru 9/27

Aggregate base course                        9/30 thru 10/02

Asphalt paving                                    10/03 thru 10/04

Seeding                                              10/07 thru 10/08

August 15, 2019 in Public WorksVillage Announcements

Water Meter Replacement and Road Work

Date: August 15, 2019
To: The Residents of the Village of Jerome
Re: Timeline for Installation of Smart Water Meters by Harvey Dye Plumbing

August 16, 2019 – Harvey Dye Plumbing brings equipment to Jerome and parks it off Reed Avenue by Jerome Park.

August 19, 2019 – Installation of Smart water meters begins. Please call the Village garage if you have questions 546-9647.

Most meter installations will only require the resident’s water to be off for a few minutes. If a longer time is needed for a particular meter the installation will be scheduled at a later date.

Installation is scheduled to run through September 6, 2019. This date may be extended due to weather or any unforeseen issues that would arise.

There is going to be a lot of activity in the Village of Jerome over the next few weeks. The reconstruction of West Grand Court and the installation of smart meters is going to make for some construction congestion in the Village. We appreciate your patience during this time. If any JULIE markings or flags are present on your property please do not disturb them. This makes everyone’s job a lot easier.

Any questions about installation procedures or why your property may have JULIE markings or Flags on it please call the Village garage at 546-9647.

Thank you,

David Wilken
Public Works Supervisor Village of Jerome

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August 9, 2019 in Village Announcements

Water and Sewer Rate Changes

Water Rates

Effective August 1, 2019, residents pay a $6.00 monthly meter charge (flat rate).

Effective August 1, 2019, businesses pay a monthly meter charge (flat rate) based on the size of their meter connection, as follows:

  • $11.00 5/8″ Meter
  • $17.06 3/4” Meter
  • $36.02 1″ Meter
  • $62.97 1 ½” Meter
  • $95.28 2″ Meter

Sewer Rates

Effective August 1, 2019, residents and businesses pay a $.00696 per gallon sewer charge.

Additionally, residents and businesses pay a $12.67 per month sewer charge (flat rate).

The sewer rates are set and levied by the Sangamon County Water Reclamation District and collected by Jerome on behalf of the Water Reclamation District.

July 16, 2019 in Village Announcements

Notice: Public Meeting

A public meeting to discuss the reconstruction of West Grand Court and the drainage work on Fillmore Street will be held. The meeting will be at the Jerome Civic Center on July 29th at 6:30pm.

May 20, 2019 in Village Announcements

Vital Records Mobile Unit

The Sangamon County Clerk’s office will be having a Vital Records event at Woodside Township Hall (490 North Street, Springfield) on Tuesday, May 21st from 4 pm – 5 pm. Birth/Death/Marriage Records & Licenses/Business Name Registration/Raffle Licenses may be obtained at this event.

April 6, 2019 in Public HealthVillage Announcements

Reminders

Fire pit permit applications are available at the Village office Monday through Friday from 10am – 3pm. Outdoor fires are allowed between April 1st and November 30th with a proper permit.

The Village of Jerome does not pick up yard waste. Yard waste bags put out by the road must have a sticker on them purchased from your waste hauler.

April 6, 2019 in Public WorksVillage Announcements

Snow Emergency Route Change

The Village Board has designated several streets as snow emergency routes, meaning vehicles cannot be parked on the road when a snow emergency is declared.  This allows snow plows to move through narrow streets unimpeded.  Along with Homewood Court, Barbara Court, Reed Court, Scott Court and West Grand Court, the west side of Lincoln Avenue has recently been designated a snow emergency route.  Please help out our Public Works staff by observing these designations.  Vehicles left on these roads will be towed.