NEWS & EVENTS, Fall-Winter 2000

July ° 2000 ° July

• The Village Board moved forward on initiating the Lakeview Avenue resurfacing project.
• The Village received notification that a complaint was filed with the Will County Land Use Department concerning some older buildings in the Werco Complex.
• Senior night was held July 20^th.

August ° 2000 ° August

• The Village Board inquired on the purchase of a new backhoe for the Village Street Department.
• School crossing signs were replaced with newer, brighter signs to improve and provide safe crossing for the villages school children.
• Final plans were made for the upcoming Rockdale Fest.
• Village Board agreed to purchase cell phones for both the street department and the police department.
• Senior night was held on August 17^th.
• Rockdale Police Department Chief Baum donated old police uniform pants to the Orland Hills Cadet program.
• A work session was held discussing the proposed new village hall with architects Russ & Carlson.

September ° 2000 ° September

• The Village Board was awaiting an inspection report to determine the repairs needed on the water tower located near the Village Hall.
• Rockdale Festival was held, bringing many Rockdale residents together to celebrate community unity. Kids games, car show, food and music were among the events at the fest.
• Senior night was held on September 17^th.

October ° 2000 ° October

• The Village Board was informed that the Joliet Jaycees would be having their "Haunted House" at the Harwood Post #5 from October 18^th through October 30^th. The Proceeds would benefit local charities.
• Drawings were submitted to the Village Board to develop and subdivide a 21 acre industrial parcel on Moen Avenue.
• The Village Board agreed to use a "Smart Trailer" on loan from the City of Joliet to track and record traffic counts and patterns on the newly completed Lakeview Avenue project.
• Senior night was held on October 19th.

November ° 2000 ° November

• The Village Board continued its inquiry on the cost to repair or replace the Village’s oldest water tower located near the Village Hall. The tower is in need of major leak repairs.
• Reports on the Lakeview Avenue traffic study were discussed.
• The board was informed by the village engineer that Joliet Sand and Gravel proposed the rerouting of Moen Ave. at the S curve.

} Christmas Decoration Contest [

The Village of Rockdale will award prizes to 5 Rockdale residents who display the most creative, holiday spirited display. So, put up your lights, lawn ornaments, and favorite holiday scheme. 3 Judges will be out on the weekend of December 15, 16, 17 to judge your holiday display. You could be the winner of one of five awards.

AWARDS:

• 1^st place $75.00 Gift certificate

• 2^nd place $50.00 Gift certificate

• 3^rd place $35.00 Gift certificate

• 4^th place $25.00 Gift certificate

• 5^th place $15.00 Gift certificate

The winners will be notified and awards will be handed out at the December 19^th Village board meeting.

MAYOR HENRY BERRY AND THE VILLAGE TRUSTEES WISH ALL ROCKDALE RESIDENTS THE VERY BEST THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!