Skip to content Skip to main navigation Skip to footer

Village 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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.