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Volume 1, Issue 3
Winter 2013
Village of New Berlin, Illinois
Village Hall News Planning for New Berlin Sesquicentennial Underway Special points of interest: New Berlin Sesquicentennial Scheduled Fall, 2015 New Berlin Water Commissioner changes Christmas Tree Removal Snow Plowing
The New Berlin Sesquicentennial Committee has been hard at work planning for the 150th Anniversary of the incorporation of New Berlin! Tentatively scheduled for the Fall of 2015, the New Berlin Sesquicentennial will take place at the Sangamon County Fairgrounds. Plans are still being worked on and the committee would love your input. The committee plans on holding many fundraisers before the big event including trivia nights, calendar sales as well as special events, all to peak your interest in the 150 years of life in New Berlin.
Snow Emergencies & Snow Plowing
Inside this issue: eLert Notification System
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Meeting Dates
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Audience Participation Guidelines
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Building Permits
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South Sangamon Water Commission
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Streets and Parks
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Administration
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With Winter comes snow and we ask our residents to help out around their neighborhood so we can get out and get the snow off the roads and get you on your way. First, we ask that all residents that have portable basketball standards in the village right-of-way to make sure they are removed PRIOR to the first time we have to plow snow. We will not be held responsible for damage if they are not removed. Second, if a snow emergency is declared by the Mayor or Chief of Police, parking on streets is PROHIBITED and vehicles will be towed at owners expense. Windrow residents, please be aware that parking is prohibited on streets in Windrow after a 2”+ snowfall. Please do NOT shovel your driveway snow into the street.
Village Hall News
New Berlin eLert Notification System
The New Berlin eLert Notification System will keep you aware of weather warnings as well as village notifications.
This software provides text messages, e-mail messages, and computer desktop alerting of severe weather, public works incidents, road closures, and other incidents that require public notification. This program will supplement current alerting systems such as television broadcasts, radio broadcasts, and tornado siren warnings. This service is provided free of charge from the Village of New Berlin.
This system is free of charge and anyone can sign-up for the service by clicking on Sign Up button at the bottom of this column. “This is a great added value to the residents of New Berlin and with spring weather approaching, now is the perfect time” stated Mayor Steve Frank. Participants in the system are notified instantly of any warnings.
Anyone wishing to participate may register. Friends, Neighbors or relatives who care for residents within the City are encouraged to sign up to help care for those in need. Participates can receive text, email messages or both of any related emergencies in the area. Sign Up!
Village of New Berlin Trustee Meeting Dates 2014
New Berlin Board of Trustee Meetings are the third Wednesday of every month, unless otherwise noted.
All Meetings Begin at 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted. All meetings are open to the public and are held at:
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
New Berlin Village Hall 301 E. Illinois Street New Berlin, IL 62670
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Wednesday, February 19, 2014 Wednesday, March 19, 2014 Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Wednesday, June 25, 2014* Wednesday, July 16, 2014
Wednesday, September 17, 2014 Wednesday, October 15, 2014 Wednesday, November 19, 2014 Wednesday, December 17, 2014 * moved to accommodate Sangamon County Fair.
Audience Guideline Policy The President of the Board of Trustees will recognize any person or person(s) wishing to discuss issues relating to the Revised Code of Ordinances or related policies. The person or person’s statement may be limited in length due to time constraints. The President of the Board of Trustees (Mayor) reserves the right not to formally respond to any questions or debate any issues brought forth during this portion of the meeting. Personal issues between the person or persons and the President, Clerk, Treasurer or any individual Board of Trustee member or employee will not be allowed. Personnel matters will not be discussed.
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Persons wishing to discuss a complaint should file a formal, written complaint with the Village Clerk.
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Building Permits A permit will be required for the following remodeling projects: - Room additions. A room addition is defined as an increase in the square footage of the living area of an existing structure. - Attached and un-attached garages. - Closure of patios or decks into an enclosed room. - Storage building (on a foundation or temporary). - Any other interior or exterior remodeling of a residential structure for commercial use.
- Construct, renovate or replace a roof. - Construct new porches, patios and/or decks. - Signs or signage. - Installation of a wood or gas burning stove and/or fireplace. Permits MUST be obtained prior to construction. Contact Village Hall at 488-6312 for more information or to obtain your permit application.
Always check with Village Hall prior to the start of any construction project.
- Any other interior or exterior remodeling of an existing commercial structure.
South Sangamon Water Commission The Board of Commissioners of the South Sangamon Water Commission, where New Berlin and Chatham get their water, recently announced a change in the Board of Commissioners. Bill Pfeffer (right), who was appointed by the New Berlin Village Trustees as commissioner to represent New Berlin on the board, recently resigned. He was replaced by Joel Sander who was appointed by the New Berlin Village Trustees to serve a five-year term on the commission.
Mr. Pfeffer served on the commission since its inception and oversaw the entire period from breaking ground on the new water plant to when the first drop of water flowed. He served the commission as New Berlin’s representative with an eye for detail as well as a commitment to do the best for the citizens of New Berlin. Joel Sander, a Village Trustee since 2007, was appointed by the Village of New Berlin Board of Trustees in October, 2013. Joel serves as the Chairman of the Utility Committee which oversees the
Streets & Parks Merry Christmas and Happy New Year New Berlin! The Village of New Berlin will be glad to pick up your Christmas tree at your curb. On a weekly basis, village employees will drive through the village and will pick up any Christmas tree left on the curb. We ask that
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you remove ALL decorations including tinsel and that you leave the tree on your curb and not in the street. Trees will be taken to the reservoir to serve as a habitat for the fish in the reservoir.
Bill Pfeffer Honored by Village Board
Village of New Berlin, Illinois
Village of New Berlin, IL 301 E. Illinois St. PO Box 357 New Berlin, Il 62670-0357
217-488-6312
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The entire area surrounding the present day Village was first known as The Prairie Country" because of its vast areas of native, un-wooded grassland. Most of the early settlers to the area were farmers from Kentucky and Tennessee. Many other settlers followed, mostly of Irish and German descent. The first settlement in the area was laid out in 1833 and was called Berlin. The railroad played an important roll in the development of the area when it was laid out two miles to the south of Berlin. Many residents and businesses moved closer to the railroad. The new settlement was called New Berlin. The Village of New Berlin was laid out and platted in 1838 and was incorporated in August 1865. Production agriculture has and remains to this day the backbone of our community. However, in recent years our community has become a convenient, quiet and safe residential haven for commuters to Springfield and Jacksonville.
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Administration VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
EMPLOYEES
POLICE
Steve Frank - President
Deputy Village Clerk: Mary Pfeffer
Chief Terry Nydegger
John Finke - Village Trustee Katie Hatfield - Village Trustee Mike Krall - Village Trustee Dave Kuehl - Village Trustee Joel Sander - Village Trustee Curt Stephens - Village Trustee
Superintendent of Water and Sewer: Tim Bliss Superintendent of Streets and Parks: William E. Poole
Officer Kevin Pennell Officer Greg Cooper Officer Jim Bryan Officer James Gerberding Officer Aaron Entringer
