August 2016
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August 2016
Village Of New Baden 1 EAST HANOVER ST NEW BADEN, IL 62265 Phone: (618) 588-3813 Website: www.newbadenil.com LOCAL POSTAL CUSTOMER New Baden Legion & Baden Bowl Call for additional Info: (618) 588-4182 Visit and Like us on Facebook @ New Baden American Legion Post 321 PAID EDDM RETAIL CLINTON MANOR FAMILY NIGHT!!! LIVING CENTER Wednesday August 17 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm The three Legion organizations (Legion, Sons, and Auxiliary) host the Monthly Family Night! New Baden News PRSRT STD ECRWSS US POSTAGE Five Star Rating! Five Years In A Row! VOLUME 2, ISSUE 8 Construction Updates Around the Village In addition to the road oiling and chipping at the end of July and the recent rail line closing along Highway 160, there are other construction projects occurring in New Baden. Nachos and popcorn; washers, cornhole, and kids activities. Meet us at the Legion on the Patio or in the Clubroom! Sat Aug 27 Zion UCC Quarter Auction Sat Sept 10 Elvis, Buddy Holly, & Patsy Show and Dinner (Tickets on-sale NOW!!!) Village Hall Tower: The 90’ tall communication tower at Village Hall was no longer required, welded into the full extended position, and the guywires were anchored into, and damaging the building. The upper portions of the tower have been removed and all necessary antennae relocated to a single section. The Village regrets any inconvenience this may have caused to the patrons of Good Ol’ Days Restaurant, who might have had issues parking for a couple of weeks. New Baden Sons of The American Legion Come Join Us Call Tim Hoerchler at 588-4571 for more information Meetings the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM in the Legion Club Room AUGUST 2016 http://clintonmanorlivingcenter.com 111 E. Illinois Street, New Baden (618) 588-4924 409 E. Hanover Street 618-588-7793 PLEASE SUPPORT THE ADVERTISERS WHO MAKE THE NEW BADEN NEWS POSSIBLE Additional work will now focus on tuck pointing Village Hall to allow for the repair of a couple of roof leaks. This project will proceed as time and funding may allow. New Baden Public Work’s Employees work with Warner Communications to remove and reinstall Village Hall’s tower and radio antennae. Village Hall Ramp: The Village has resolved the standoff between the engineer and ramp provider, so work is now proceeding again. The ramp has been adjusted to meet ADA guidelines and can be COUPON $5.00 off KoKoMo Joe’s Pizza X-Large & Large with this coupon expires AUGUST 31, 2016 used. The ramp stairs still require an adjustment to the concrete landing. However, this construction may be completed very soon. The Village Hall Night Drop Box can be used, but will also soon be adjusted to meet ADA guidelines. Additional work regarding the ramp will include improvements to Village Hall’s front steps and landscaping and removal of the inoperable elevator lift in back. Audrey Lane Drainage Project: The construction of curbing and a drainage swale across the New Baden Elementary School’s property has begun and is nearly complete. The structure conveys storm water from the Audrey / Thouvenot Lane area to the east through the Village’s drainage system. Future drainage projects are being evaluated. The Village is aware of numerous concerns and is working to develop an overall storm water plan. Greenmount Cemetery: Marvin Spaeth is at it again! In January, the Village approved up to $19,500 in concrete costs for the improvement of Greenmount Cemetery. Mr. Spaeth has been an incredible asset to the Village in many ways. In 2015, he completed a five-year volunteer project to make improvements to the St. George Catholic Church / New Baden Village Cemetery. Improvements at Greenmount Cemetery will be similar to his recent volunteer work and will include a decorative entrance, fencing, and interior walkways. Thank you Marvin! The Audrey Lane drainage swale project is nearly complete. See “CONSTRUCTION” on Page 3 NEW BADEN NEWS PAGE 12 AUGUST 2016 AUGUST 2016 PAGE 1 NEW BADEN NEWS Updates on Recent Village Board of Trustee Actions Rodeo Cancelled At the July 5th New Baden Board of Trustee’s meeting, Mayor Picard announced that the Thomas G. Hull Memorial Rodeo scheduled for September 16 & 17 in New Baden Park has been cancelled due to inadequate fundraising. Annexation Ordinance East of Highway 160 Also at the July 5th, 2016 meeting, the Board of Trustees approved an ordinance authorizing an annexation agreement for property located at 1940 State Route 161. The owner of the property, Kevin Karschney, has agreed to annex to the Village upon the Village limits becoming contiguous. Such an agreement is required to receive water service from the Village. Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit to a Home Preschool The Village Board also approved an ordinance to grant a Special Use Permit for a Home Preschool to operate at 506 Joyce Lane. Carly Youngless will operate “Carly’s Corner”, an Illinois State licensed facility out of her home. Agreement Approved With Ambulance Billing Company As noted in the July issue of the New Baden News, the Board reviewed and approved a one-year contract with Andres Medical Billing for the billing of New Baden Ambulance services. The resolution to enter into the contract was approved at the July 5th Village Board meeting. Park Board Appointment Also at the July 5th Board meeting, Nicole Schomaker was appointed to the Park Board to fill the vacant seat of Zach Peters, who recently resigned. Police Squad Car Purchase At the July 5th meeting, the Village Board also authorized Chief Scott Meinhardt to proceed with the purchase of a 2017 Ford Explorer squad car for the Police Department. The vehicle was budgeted for in the Fiscal Year 2017 budget for $39,000. Meinhardt reported to the Board that the lowest bid is from Breese Motors at an estimated cost of $38,382. EMS Report During the second July meeting of the Village Board, on July 18th, EMS Director Allen Gilbert provided a report on the department’s activity. For calendar year 2016 to date, the New Baden EMS department has responded to 370 calls of which 250 were billable transport calls. For the second quarter of the year, the department’s average time from dispatch to en route has been about 2 minutes. Response time from dispatch to scene varies in the service area with New Baden being about 5 minutes, New Memphis and Albers about 9 minutes, and Damiansville about 12 minutes. Restaurant Opening At the July 18th Board Meeting, the Village Trustees approved an ordinance to expand the number of Class “B” liquor licenses available in the Village from three to four. This ordinance is required to accommodate a restaurant opening in the location previously occupied by the Four Corner’s Pizza restaurant on West Hanover Street. The new restaurant hopes to open in September or October and, in order to apply for a State liquor license, the restaurant must have an approved local liquor license. New Baden Community Calendar - August 2016 New Baden Family Fun Event! Sat, August 6, 4:30 - 10pm New Baden Village Park New Baden Library Board Meeting Mon, August 15, 6:30pm New Baden Public Library, 210 N. 1st St. Pre-School Story Times Tue, August 2, 16, and 30 10:00 - 11:00am New Baden Public Library, 210 N. 1st. Petting Zoo, WWII Reenactment Vehicles, Touch-A-Truck, Balloon Artist, Bounce House, Train, K-9 Demo, SnoCones, Popcorn, Drinks & Games, Free Movie in the Park! Sons of the American Legion Tue, August 16 - Board Meeting 6:15pm; Regular Meeting 7:00pm. In American Legion club room, 105 East Illinois St. The Village Trustees took two actions at the July 18th Board meeting regarding the development of North Ridge Estates Phase 2. Lions Club Board Meeting Tue, August 2, 6:30pm O.W. Billhartz Civic Center, 100 East Birch St. For information call Charlie Daiber at 618-588-3847. New Baden Senior Citizens Meeting Mon, August 8, 6:00pm O. W. Billhartz Civic Center, 100 East Birch St. The developer had applied for a variance from the requirements to improve North Clinton Street near the subdivision. The New Baden Plan Commission considered this variance request at its June 14th meeting. The Plan Commission recommended approval of the variance for road surface improvements, but denied the variance for curbing and gutter improvements. Sidewalks will also be required. The Village Board acted upon and agreed with the Plan Commission’s recommendation. Senior Meals on Wed, August 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31 at 12:00 Noon O.W. Billhartz Civic Center, 100 East Birch St. Call: Western Clinton Co. Sr. Services at 618-224-9913. North Ridge Estates Phase 2 With the variance request approved, the developer’s Preliminary Plat was then approved by the Board at the July 18th meeting as well. The developer will now proceed to create a Final Plat, based upon the Preliminary Plat, that will address all previous concerns including utility easements, line locations, and storm water drainage concerns. Village Board approval of this Final Plat is required before construction can begin. Village Board Meetings Mon, August 1 and 15 at 7:00 p.m. New Baden Village Hall 1 East Hanover Street VFW Post 3642 Meeting Wed, August 3, 7:00pm New Baden American Legion, 105 East Illinois St. New Baden Chamber of Commerce Wed, August 3, 8:00pm Monthly meeting at the New Baden American Legion, 105 East Illinois St. New members always welcome. Electronics Recycling Sat, August 6, 9:00am – 11:00am O.W. Billhartz Civic Center, 100 East Birch St. TV’s no longer accepted. Call Veronica: 618-588-4474. New Baden Planning Commission Mtg Tue, August 9, 6:00pm Village Halle NO MEETING SCHEDULED New Baden Jaycees Meeting Tue, August 9, 7:00pm at the New Memphis Station For info call Brad Dulle: 618-567-8904. St. George Knights of Columbus Mtg. Wed, August 10, 7:00pm St George Mtg. Room, 317 E Maple St. St. George Church Picnic Sat, August 13, 3:00pm - midnight 200 N. 3rd Street Chicken Dinners, Polka Mass, Quilt & Gift Card Bingo, Bags Tournament, Raffles, Basket & Jar Ticket Stands, Kids Activities, Texas Poker, Sandwiches, Beer, Wine, & Soda! LAST 2016 POOL DAY! Sun, August 14 Lions Club General Membership Mtg. Tue, August 16, 6:30pm O.W. Billhartz Civic Center, 100 East Birch St. Charlie Daiber: 618-588-3847. Book Club Tue, August 16, 7:00 - 8:00pm New Baden Public Library, 210 N. 1st St. Call 618-588-4554 for details. American Legion Family Night Wed, August 17, 6:30 - 8:30 pm New Baden American Legion, 105 East Illinois St. Come join us for games, snacks, and kids activities! New Baden Park Board Meeting (if needed) Wed, August 17, 7:00pm New Baden Village Hall. American Legion Auxiliary Mtg. Mon, August 22, 6:30 - 8:00pm New Baden American Legion, 105 East Illinois St. American Legion Gen. Membership Thur, August 25, 7:30 - 8:30pm New Baden American Legion, 105 East Illinois St. Zion UCC Quarter Auction Sat, August 27, 6:00 - 9:00pm New Baden American Legion, 105 East Illinois St. Senior Citizen’s Card Party Tue, July 26, 1:30 - 2:30pm O.W. Billhartz Civic Center, 100 East Birch St. Wesclin School District First Day of Classes Mon, August 15 EACH VMOVED! ISIT $30 WE’VE INCLUDES ALL TREATMENTS PROVIDED To 111 E. Hanover NRCME DOT PHYSICALS $45 Dr. Shannon C Maberry Chiropractic Physician, Acupuncturist 111 E Hanover New Baden, IL 62265 Open 7 days a week NEW BADEN NEWS PAGE 2 AUGUST 2016 AUGUST 2016 PAGE 11 618-588-WELL (9355) welladjusted2014@gmail.com Convenient hours Call for an appointment NEW BADEN NEWS CONSTRUCTION continued from page 1 The Chamber of Commerce Business Spotlight This month’s business spotlight is on the New Baden American Legion Auxiliary Unit 321. about the American Legion Auxiliary New Baden Unit 321: Eligibility: Direct family relationship (grandmother, mother, wife, sister, daughter, granddaughter, greatgranddaughter) to a veteran who has served during the eligibility conflicts listed below, and is either a current American Legion member, or who is deceased: WWI, WWII, Merchant Marines, Korea, Vietnam, Lebanon/Granada, Panama, Gulf War on Terrorism. The American Legion Auxiliary is the nation’s largest patriotic service organization. They support the American Legion, veterans, active military, military families, and communities. New Baden’s American Legion Auxiliary Unit 321 has been committed to supporting their mission – ‘Service, not Self’ since 1951. Happy 65th Anniversary!!! Some of the New Baden unit’s activities include: an annual blood drive in January; the American Legion birthday party in March; pot luck dinners in July and December; support for the Marion Veteran’s Administration Hospital and The Haven throughout the year, and providing scholarships in the Spring. Unit 321 is always trying to add benefits and activities as time and participation allows. In addition to these wonderful activities, American Legion Auxiliary sponsors young ladies who have finished their junior year in high school to attend Illinois Girls State. This is a week long program dedicated to providing training for young women in city, county, and state government. Attendees are placed into a two-party system and will run for office, campaign, vote, and write legislation pertinent to Illini Girls State as well as the state and nation. The girls hear from many guest speakers in the political arena (present and past), veterans and/or Contributing to Your Community Since 1904 www.newbadenchamber.com NEW BADEN NEWS active service men and women, American Legion Auxiliary members, and motivational speakers. Americanism and flag etiquette are also taught. Along with these educational benefits and the importance of voting and community involvement, the program gives young women the confidence and knowledge to go forward in their adult lives and not be afraid to go for their dreams. Caitlyn Picard, Emily Woods, and Ruth Kvistad attended the 2016 Girls State this past June. They had a wonderful experience and encourage future high school juniors to work with their school counselors to complete the necessary application to attend. If you have a veteran in your family, want to help veterans, active military, and their families, and want to meet new people through community service, here’s what you need to know Meetings: 4th Monday of every month at 6:30 PM (Board Meeting) / 7:00 PM (Regular Meeting) in the Club Room of the New Baden Legion Post. Dues: $22 per year. Benefits: There are many discounts and savings for members through the member discount program; as well as, a free subscription to the quarterly (National) Auxiliary Magazine; eligibility for emergency assistance through the Auxiliary Emergency Fund after three consecutive years of membership, and more!! Final Day August 12th! FREE Summer Lunch Program for Kids! A FREE LUNCH will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to any and all children 18 years old and younger every weekday of the summer, including holidays! In addition to the above drainage projects, the Village will continue to strive to keep the storm water system free from obstructions. New Baden has little topographical relief and storm water runoff tends to rise and fall quickly. Public, and private, drainage easement, ditches, and structures must be kept clear to ensure that storm water runoff in the Village dissipates quickly. Zion United Church of Christ 414 W. Hanover Street New Baden, IL No registration required. Each Friday, parents or guardians accompanied by their children may also eat free. Contact Zion UCC at 618-588-4135 for more information. ❖ Applications and information are available at the American Legion Post 321. Contact Brittany Smith, Legion Assistant Manager or Ann Flanagan at aflanaganaux@gmail.com. For more information about the American Legion Auxiliary visit their website: www.ilala.org or Facebook page and like us at “New Baden Auxiliary Unit 321.” Give back to your community! Join the New Baden Chamber of Commerce PAGE 10 North 2nd Street Box Culvert: Another recent project relating to the Village’s storm water drainage system is the replacement of a box culvert running for about two and a half blocks on North 2nd Street from the drainage basin in the center of town. This project will replace a crumbling culvert and sidewalk and is partly funded by previously committed Tax Increment Financing funds. It is expected that the project will begin in August and be complete by the end of October. Greenmount Cemetery improvements under construction. Trenton Village NEW BADEN Welcome! The finest in retirement living in Southern Illinois Come Join Us…! MEETINGS THE 2ND TUE OF EVERY MONTH AT 7:00 PM AT NEW MEMPHIS STATION, 2443 WITTENBURG RD. 567-8904 FOR INFO. AUGUST 2016 AUGUST 2016 All fine dining included (3 full meals) Laundry Weekly housekeeping Daily social and recreational activities Emergency response system All utilities included + expanded DISH Trained and certified 24 hour CNA staff Call Karen at 618-224-9465 for your personal tour today! PAGE 3 www.trentonvillageretirement.com NEW BADEN NEWS Park & Recreation Programs The Village Might Be Able To Help OPEN GYM CLOSED FOR THE SUMMER With no air-conditioning, the O.W. Billhartz Civic Center gym is not open on a regular basis. The cafeteria is open from 7:00 - 10:00 am for card playing and social activities. The Center can be used later in the day by contacting Village Hall at 618-588-3813. TUMBLING CLASSES The Park and Recreation Department offers tumbling classes for all ages at the civic center. The classes are held on Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday depending on your skill level. For additional questions or registration, contact Julie Wallin @ 618-616-9304. PARK BOARD MEETINGS The New Baden Park Board meets every 3rd Wednesday, as needed at Village Hall. Meetings begin at 7:00 pm and are open to the public. If you have anything that you would like discussed at the meeting please email Renee at parkandrec@newbadenil.com. A new addition to the Park Board is Nicole Schomaker. Nicole was appointed on July 5th. SOCCER REGISTRATION Soccer will be underway by early August with a total of about 150 youths participating. Games begin the week of August 15th and will run for 10 weeks. Pre-k/kindergarten games will be played on Saturday mornings from 9-10 am. The other divisions will have games throughout the week and on weekends. FAMILY FUN EVENT The New Baden Family Fun Event will be held on August 6th from 4:30 to 10:00 pm in the Park. Events will include a petting zoo, WWII reenactment vehicles, touch-a-truck, balloon artist, bounce house, train, K -9 Demo, sno-cones, popcorn, drinks & games, and a free movie in the park! Along with these family events, we will have a dedication of the park bench in honor of Fedor, the Village’s first K-9 police dog. FLAG FOOTBALL A Flag Football league will be offered in late fall. This is open to all boys and girls from grades 2 - 6. Watch for more information in the September edition of the New Baden News. Unsure who to call when sanitary sewer backs up into your home? Did you have a major water leak at your residence due to a faulty water line? Do you notice a wet spot in your front yard that was not there previously? These are just some instances where a call to Village Hall could save you some money. Village Hall will dispatch the New Baden Public Work’s Department to your location. If the situation happens after business hours or on the weekend, please contact the New Baden Police Department, 588-7741. The Police Dept. and the Clinton County Sheriff’s Dept. Dispatchers will then contact the Public Works Dept. on-call staff. In the case of a sewer back up, a call to the Village could save you the money on an after-hours emergency service call to a plumbing contractor. Your sanitary sewer service is provided by a combination of private facilities (lines located on your property) and public facilities (the main sewer line that serves your neighborhood). The New Baden Public Works employees may be able to resolve your issue without a contractor (in the instance of a clogged sewer main). If the Public Works employee determines that the sewer main is clear, then the resident would need to contact a plumber to investigate your private sewer line. If you hire a contractor to work on your private line, they cannot access the Village’s utilities without the Village’s knowledge. The most common cause of a clogged sewer line (on both private and public property) is tree roots growing into the line. Please remember that while water and sewer service are utilities, storm water drainage structures are not considered utilities. The Village is only responsible for maintaining that portion of the drainage system that is located upon public property. Additionally, if there is a drainage easement across your property, the Village may access that easement, or require you to remove any structures in order to address drainage issues. Any structure or ditch on your property, including those in an easement, is your responsibility to maintain in good working order. This means you are responsible for cutting grass, removing leaves and debris, and correcting other obstructions located in the ditch and/or easement. If you have created a yard waste pile, erected a fence, or built a shed in a drainage way on your property, you may be responsible and found liable for your neighbor’s flooding problems. NEW BADEN CHURCH DIRECTORY First Baptist Church 8307 State Route 160 Phone: 618-588-4833 Sunday School: 9:00am Sunday Worship: 10:10am Wednesday Bible Study: 6:30pm New Baden United Methodist Church 107 West Hanover Street Phone: 618-588-3588 Sunday School: 9:00am Sunday Worship: 10:00am St. George Catholic Church 200 North 3rd Street Phone: 618-588-4323 Masses: Tue & Fri at 8:00am Sat at 4:00pm Sun at 9:00am Zion United Church of Christ 414 West Hanover Street Phone 618-588-4135 Sunday School: 9:15am Worship: 8:00am and 10:30am If you are unsure of the location or type of easement on your property, call Village Hall at 588-3813 for assistance. William G. Koentz, D.M.D. Dentistry for the Family 9 North First Street New, Baden, IL 62265 FREE! 618-588-3592 www.koentzdmd.com No obligation in-home water test! Contact your local “Culligan Couple” Jerry: 618-719-7924 jerome.wittenauer@culliganwater.com Kris: 618-604-3603 kristine.wittenauer@culliganwater.com NEW BADEN NEWS PAGE 4 AUGUST 2016 AUGUST 2016 PAGE 9 NEW BADEN NEWS Local Business Activity NEW BADEN CONTACT INFORMATION Residents may have noticed that New Baden is experiencing some business activity. There are a few new businesses coming in, some closings, and some reorganizing. Overall, the Village is growing. There are opportunities ahead, businesses moving in, and moderate construction activity is occurring. New Baden Village Hall 1 East Hanover Street Phone: 618-588-3813 Hours: 8:30am - 4:00pm, M-F info@newbadenil.com www.newbadenil.com On Facebook: Village of New Baden IL A good measure of the Village’s business activity is retail sales. The Village of New Baden receives a 1% sales tax on the general item sales made by a business in the Village limits. This amount varies from month-to-month and year-to-year. New Baden Police / EMS 100 E. Hanover Street Emergency: 911 Police non-emergency: 618-588-7741 The chart at top right shows the Village’s sales tax revenue over the past 11 years. The average over this time period is about $275,000 per year, with a low in 2006 of $229,000 and a high in 2016 of $316,000. The trend shown by this chart is increasing and indicates that the Village is growing. Residents are encouraged to shop locally if possible to support your hometown businesses. New Baden Public Library 210 N. 1st Street Phone: 618-588-4554 Hours: 11:00am - 7:00pm M-Th 1:00pm - 6:00pm Fri 9:00am - 1:00pm Sat newbadenlibrary@gmail.com www.newbaden.lib.il.us The chart at bottom right shows the Village’s fiscal year from May 2015 to April 2016 and the average monthly sales tax received over the previous 11 years. This chart is helpful to show that the summer months in New Baden tend to be the busier months, with February and March the slowest months for retail sales. Businesses can use this information to develop summer promotions or try to boost local sales in the winter months. O. W. Billhartz Civic Center 100 East Birch Street For reservations: 618-588-3813 New Baden Village Park 1103 East Hanover Street Open Daily: 6:00am - dusk To reserve a pavilion: 618-588-3813 Legion Memorial Pool (Managed by Gateway Region YMCA) 618-588-6260 The New Baden Ambulance service is seeking part-time EMT Basics and Paramedics Weekend shifts are required Applications are available at New Baden Village Hall or on the Village website at www.newbadenil.com Allison Bash Insurance Agency, Inc. Patty Murdach Auto Insurance Home and Property Insurance Life Insurance Health Insurance Banking Products Annuities Mutual Funds 101 N Eleventh Street msnd_pendant@yahoo.com www.FriendlyScents.Scentsy.us 602-750-6873 Office: 618-566-7333 Mobile: 618-530-1763 Fax: 618-566-8951 1 Mascoutah Plaza Dr. Mascoutah, IL 62258 Mon 8:30-7:00 | Tue-Fri 8:30-5:30 | Sat 9:00-12:00 Call Ambassador Travel at 618-234-1046 We Have Been There! 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