Woodstock

City Manager’s

Newsletter Volume 5, Issue 3

www.woodstockil.gov February 3, 2017

, Rec Center 5:00 pm

, Stage Left Café, 8:00 pm

see page 18

, Fairgrounds, Building D,

8:00 am - 1:00 pm

, Public Library,

10:00 am

, Rec Center, 6:30 pm

, Opera House, 8:00 pm

Moose Lodge,

8:00 am - 10:30 am

, Denato Conservation,

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Opera

House Main Stage, 3:00 pm FREE

Public Library, 10:00 am -

1:00 pm

Please see on Page 19

Inside This Issue

Human Resources

Public Works

Opera House

Police Department

Economic Dev.

Public Library

Recreation Center

Scholarships

McHenry County

Groundhog Day

Around Town

Meetings

February 3rd - 5th

See page 18 for event listings

The City of Woodstock is accepting applications for

Summer Seasonal Positions with the Woodstock Recreation Department and Public

Works Department as outlined below:

These positions provide safety and instruction to swimmers at Woodstock

Water Works pool and work days, evenings and weekends, dependent on pool

attendance and weather. Lifeguards ensure the safety and health of all pool

patrons, while WSI Instructors and Aides provide proper instruction/teaching

for all City of Woodstock Recreation Department swimming lessons.

Candidates must attach copies of certification to application, or

must show proof of certification by program orientation date in late Spring.

Pay rate to be determined, but will be at least: $8.46/hour (Certified

Lifeguards); $8.67/hour (Certified Instructors); $8.25/hour (Aides)

Counselors interact with and supervise a

group of 8-12 children, ages 4-12 years, in a recreational setting. This

position requires planning, implementing, and evaluating daily activities, and

communicating with participants’ parents on a regular basis. Counselors

ensure safety of campers at all times. Experience

working with elementary school aged children is preferred.

: May 30th

– June 2nd

(Training Week) and June 5th

– July 21st

(Program). Pay rate to be determined, but will be at least: $8.25/hour.

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HUMAN RESOURCES

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These temporary positions

perform various manual unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance of

City streets, parks and sewer/water utilities. Positions work under the direction of

Superintendents and/or Foremen for the respective divisions of the Public Works

Department. These positions work 7:00 am – 3:30 pm, Monday - Friday during the

specified time period. Parks positions generally begin in late April/early May and

run through August, while other divisions generally begin in June.

Previous

construction, landscaping or maintenance experience is preferred. Pay rate to be

determined, but will be at least: $8.46/hour.

The City of

Woodstock is accepting electronic submissions for the position of Front Desk

Cashier with the Woodstock Recreation Center. The position works up to 28 hours

per week, with possible scheduling for work periods that may include: Monday –

Friday 4:30 am – 9:00 am, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm or 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm; Saturday and

Sunday 7:00 am – noon or Saturday and Sunday noon – 5:00 pm. Wage is $8.46

per hour; benefits include prorated vacation, holiday and sick leave and IMRF

pension.

The

City of Woodstock is seeking limited part-time Play Room Attendant with the

Woodstock Recreation Center. Position works up to 18 hours per week, with

possible scheduling for work periods that may include: Monday – Saturday

mornings 7:45 am – 11:00 am, Monday – Friday 3:45 pm – 8:00 pm or Sunday

9:00 am – 11:00 am. ; ideally candidates

should demonstrate commitment to year-round employment on a set schedule,

preferably for a minimum of 1-2 years. Wage is $8.25 per hour with no additional

benefits.

Please refer to the City’s website at www.woodstockil.gov and click on the Jobs

section for further details and the application process on the above opportunities.

The City of Woodstock is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HUMAN RESOURCES

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PUBLIC WORKS

The data from this year shows Woodstock

residents disposed of more live Christmas trees

this holiday season than in years past. The Parks

& Facilities Division picked up 890 discarded

Christmas trees during the three week collection

period in January, 2017. That number was up

approximately 18% over the previous year. While

a possible uptick in the use of fresh Christmas

trees might have occurred among Woodstock

residents, according to polls by ABC News and

The Washington Post, 60% of all Americans set up fake Christmas trees. Fresh tree

enthusiasts might argue most trees are now grown on plantations within the

United States (there are several local choices in Woodstock), and your purchase

supports local farmers. Those that choose a fake tree would most likely point out

their tree is relatively cheap, can come conveniently pre-decorated, and is reusable

and not discarded at the end of each

holiday season. In the end, we can all

agree it is up to each family to decide

which type of tree suits their family’s

holiday tradition.

Even as temperatures dip and light flurries fall, the Street Maintenance Division

continues to apply cold patch to potholes forming on some of the City’s roadways.

Potholes begin to form when water gets into the soil

structure underneath the asphalt. Vehicles

repeatedly drive over the area, which further weakens

the structure, and a pothole can form. As you are

travelling through the City, please be patient with the

City’s patching crews, as they are in the process of

making the roadways safer and smoother.

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PUBLIC WORKS

Each year, the Water Treatment Division

contracts out preventative maintenance

on one of the City’s six shallow sand

and gravel wells. In October, 2016 the

Water Treatment Division and Layne

Christensen Company pulled the 131-

foot column pipe, submersible pump,

and motor servicing well #8. The

equipment was transported to the

contractor’s shop for inspection. Some

minor repairs were required to the

column pipe, however most of the

equipment was found to be in decent to

excellent overall condition. Following

reassembly in December, 2016, and as required by the IEPA, staff pumped the well

to waste, achieving the required two consecutive days of bacteria free samples.

The well is back into full service, and the Division will now look ahead to the

rehabilitation of well #7, beginning later this year.

The Fleet Division recently took delivery of a much-anticipated

Case 321F compact wheel loader. This new loader replaces the

aging Volvo L35D that has served the City for many years. Staff

selected the 321F after evaluating offerings from Kubota, John

Deere, Wacker Neuson, and Case. Many things contributed to

the final selection including cost, power, maneuverability, and

operator accessibility into the cab. The 321F has a 75-horse-

power diesel engine, and is capable of lifting nearly 10,000 lbs. This loader is

equipped with a common skid-steer loader coupler, allowing it to use attachments

the City already owns. The loader’s most important task is transporting treated

sludge from the belt press to the drying beds at the

Northside Wastewater Treatment facility. Treated

sludge is then transported by a licensed hauler to

local farm fields to be used to amend the soil.

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OPERA HOUSE

The Neverly Brothers concerts are a

tribute to one of the most exciting

chapters in music history: the birth,

near death and resurrection of rock

n’ roll. Their one-of-a-kind high

energy stage performance will take

you on a musical guided tour of

rock history - from Elvis to the

Beatles! You'll learn rock history

and be thoroughly entertained as

the band pays tribute to the music

created by the 1950s American

Rock n' Roll pioneers right through

to the 1964 British Invasion bands.

Tickets: $25.00 All Seats

http://www.woodstockoperahouse.com/operahouse/page/neverly-brothers-rock-

n-roll-tribute-elvis-beatles

Oh my God! The hit movie comes to life in this dazzling, energetic and adored

musical, presented for the first time by TownSquare Players. Legally Blonde -

The Musical, tells the story of Elle Woods, who takes Harvard Law by storm in

her pursuit of love.

TICKETS: $23.00 A Seating, $18.00 B Seating & $13.00 C Seating

http://www.woodstockoperahouse.com/operahouse/page/legally-blonde-musical

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OPERA HOUSE

How is it that a 15th century peasant girl guided by “divine voices” and with almost

no training or understanding of military tactics was able to lead the French army to

victory at Orleans, drive the English from her country and almost singlehandedly

crown the Dauphin Charles VII the rightful King of France? Meticulously

researched, drawing on actual trial records and filled with beautiful and inspiring

music, JOAN portrays the mystery surrounding the life of this amazing young

woman. This world premiere is an event you won’t want to miss!

Presented by The Sigman Brothers

TICKETS: $23.00 Adults, $21.00 Students & $19.00 Seniors

http://www.woodstockoperahouse.com/operahouse/page/joan-musical-premiere

Woodstock Opera House’s website

has been revamped. Take a

moment to see the changes!

http://www.woodstockoperahouse.com

—ORIGINAL MUSICAL BY

THE SIGMAN BROTHERS

2/3 Jazz Night SLC 8:00 pm

2/4 Bob Hutchins-GHD Walking

Tour & Speech

OH 1:00 pm

2/5 Woodstock Community Choir MS 3:00 pm

2/7 Senior Coffee SLC 1:00 pm

2/7 –

3/7

Art Exhibt– Julie Janzen CR Business

Hours

2/8 Stage Leftovers SLC 7:30 pm

2/10 Open Mic Night SLC 7:00 pm

2/14 Senior Coffee SLC 1:00 pm

2/16 WFAA—David Catlin $ MS 10:00 am

- Stage Left Café - Main Stage

- Community Room $ - Tickets Needed

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POLICE DEPARTMENT

On Friday, January 20th,

and

graduated from

the prestigious Northwestern

University Center for Public Safety

School of Police Staff and

Command.

The class began in September of 2016 with participants attending two weeks of

school, then returning to their regular jobs for two weeks. This pattern

continued throughout the next four months. The class is a rigorous, intensive

and hands-on experience and successfully completing it is a major

accomplishment for Sergeants Cipolla and Fourdyce.

and proudly attended the

graduation ceremony and luncheon honoring all of the graduates of the 407th

class. They and the entire congratulate

Sergeant Cipolla and Detective Sergeant Fourdyce on their achievement.

Coffee with the Chief

You are cordially invited to join Chief John

Lieb at the Woodstock Police Department for coffee,

conversation and an informative program.

Cliff Hammarstrom will explain the history of Radicom and

the major role it’s playing in outfitting NERCOM with the

Starcom 21 radio system.

Monday, February 13, 2017

7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Woodstock Police Department

656 Lake Avenue

For further information, please call

Tamara Reed at 815-338-6787.

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The Illinois Department of Transportation and the City of Woodstock are facilitating a

series of meetings with local business and property owners along Illinois Route 47

from U.S. Route 14 to Ware Road. The meetings, which began in December, each

focus on certain segments of the roadway and address similar concerns of business

and commercial property owners within that segment. During each meeting, current

plans and timelines are being reviewed and planners are listening to local concerns

and taking alternative solutions under consideration.

These meetings will conclude in late February and a final geographic plan of the

roadway will be produced. Prior to final approval of the plan, a public hearing will be

announced for review of the plans and the environmental study.

It is important to note that, at this time, the State of Illinois has only funded Phase I

of the project, which includes the environmental study and initial engineering

designs. While a portion of Phase II (engineering) has been funded; other protions of

Phase II (appraisals and land acquisition) and Phase III (construction) have not been

funded. Although an optimistic view of the process may see further progress in five

years, it is more realistic to anticipate an eight to ten year timeframe for land

acquisition and construction.

IDOT maintains an IL Route 47 Project website which is periodically updated with new

information. Anyone interested in further information regarding impact to personal

property or the community overall should contact the City of Woodstock Economic

Development Department at (815) 338-3176.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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PUBLIC LIBRARY

Babies and caregivers will share books,

songs, activities, and playtime during

each lap-sit program. Registration

limited to WPL cardholders.

Tuesdays

10:30 am -11:00 am

6 to 23 months

2-3 year olds can meet and make new

friends while we share stories, songs,

and crafts!

Wednesdays

10:00 am - 10:30 am

2-3 years

Children 4-years-old through

Kindergarten will enjoy stories, dancing

and crafts. Older siblings welcome,

younger siblings may join in with

caregivers.

Wednesdays

11:00 am - 11:30 am

4 years-Kindergarten

Our newest storytime is here. Pop by for

stories, crafts, and fun. Open to all!

Fridays

: 10:30 am

: All Ages

Families who speak, or are learning to

speak, Spanish can enjoy stories, crafts,

and songs at our Spanish-language

storytime. This program is conducted

entirely in Spanish.

Mondays

6:30 pm - 7:00 pm

2 years old and up

¡Traiga a sus niños a pasar una tarde

divertida! Invitamos a las familias que

hablan o están aprendiendo español a

que se acerquen a la Biblioteca para

escuchar el relato de interesantes

historias, realizar manualidades y

aprender bellas canciones. El programa

se realiza enteramente en español.

Los días Lunes de 6:30 pm -

7:00 pm

Mayores de 2 años

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PUBLIC LIBRARY

Volunteers from AARP will help seniors with their income taxes. Appointments MUST

be scheduled ahead of time at 815-344-3555

Tuesdays and Fridays through April 14

9:00 am — 5:00 pm

Please bring non-perishable, not expired,

food items to the library during our annual

Have a Heart week. Donated food will be given

to the Woodstock Food Pantry for distribution

to McHenry County families in need. Soap,

toilet paper, toothpaste and other personal

items are also needed. We’ll even waive a

dollars worth of fines for each item donated,

up to $5 in waivers.

Love to read? Join one of our book clubs and share your passion and thoughts with

others who share your love of books. The library now offers three different book

clubs! Murder and Mayhem is primarily a mystery-themed club. Our Literary Book

Club is quite eclectic, with titles from a wide variety of styles and genres. The newest

member of our book club family is Novel By Night, a club that focuses more on a

younger audience and which meets at Ethereal Confections on the Woodstock Square.

Check ‘em out!

Murder and Mayhem Thursday, February 9

7:00-8:00 pm in the library board room

Novel by Night: Wednesday,

February 15

7:00-8:00 pm at Ethereal Confections

Literary Book Club: Thursday,

February 23

7:00-8:30 pm in the library board room

Have a Heart...

Canned foods and other non-perishable items

February 12-18, 2017 All items will benefit the Woodstock Food Pan-

Two adult basketball leagues recently started at the Recreation Center. The Men’s

5-on-5 league started Wednesday, January 25 with 6 teams. This league plays at

Creekside Middle school. New this year, is the Women’s 5-on-5 league. This

league started Sunday, January 29 with 4 teams and over 40 females on the

rosters. Both leagues will run for 7 weeks and have a single elimination

tournament.

Tween Nights began with the first event Saturday, January 7. This night topped 90

kids to match the highest total we have had for a tween night. The rest of the

dates are; February 4, March 4, April 1, May 6 before Tween Nights move to

Woodstock Water Works for the summer season. Tween Night begins at

6:30 pm.

There is a $5 drop in fee and includes; Open Gym, Open Swim, Walleyball, Board

Games, Bingo & Crafts.

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RECREATION

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RECREATION

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SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The Miss Woodstock Pageant is sponsored

annually by the Woodstock Chamber of

Commerce and Industry. This will be the 70th

year for the pageant – proof of its stature in the

community. Miss Woodstock is not just another

pretty face! Miss Woodstock must demonstrate

true commitment and grace as she represents

the City of Woodstock and the Woodstock

Chamber at many community and chamber

events throughout her year of reign.

The Chamber is also proud to continue the

newest title added last year to our Miss

Woodstock Pageant, !

Little Miss Woodstock will accompany Miss

Woodstock at parades and some community

functions. Expectations are the same for both

titles. Ages for Little Miss is 6-12 and 16-21 for

Miss contestants.

Download Miss Woodstock Application Packet

Download Little Miss Woodstock Application Packet

Sponsorship Opportunities

The Woodstock Fine Arts Association awards the Helen

Wright Fine Arts Scholarship to graduating seniors to

recognize their abilities in the Fine Arts. Any graduating

senior accomplished in the arts, planning to continue

her/his education following graduation and residing in

McHenry County may apply. The arts include

performing, visual, and literary.

Download 2017 Helen Wright Scholarship Letter

Download 2017 Helen Wright Scholarship Application

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McHENRY COUNTY HEALTH

Low cost rabies vaccination, microchip event February 16

Appointments available by calling the Crystal Lake facility

Crystal Lake Ill. –Due to continuing demand, McHenry County Animal Control & Adoption Center

(MCAC) is offering a third low cost rabies vaccination and microchip clinic for McHenry County

Residents from 3 to 5 pm on Thursday, February 16th, at its Crystal Lake facility, 100 N Virginia

Street (intersection of Woodstock Street and Route 14). Appointments are necessary and can be

made by calling 815-459-6222.

For safety purposes, it is strongly suggested that children not attend this busy event. All pets must

be leashed or in carriers. Please do not bring animals that are in heat. Information about bite history

or dogs that are easily stressed will be requested when making an appointment.

Microchipping at this low-cost clinic is offered for $15. Rabies vaccinations are $15 for one year or

$30 for three years. Registration fees are separate and required at the time of rabies vaccination.

The cost of registering your dog can be found on the Veterinary Public Health Section of the Health

Department website, www.mcdh.info. Registration tags are required by law.

There is no cure for rabies, and it is almost always fatal. Rabies vaccinations provide your pet with the

best protection against this disease. Unlike dog tags and collars which can fall off or be removed,

microchips are a more permanent form of pet identification. Animal microchips are about the size of

a grain of rice and are typically implanted just beneath the surface of the skin between the shoulder

blades. The process is similar to receiving vaccination through a needle.

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GROUNDHOG DAY

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, Stage Left Café,

1:00 pm

, Public House,

2:00 pm

, Stage Left Café,

7:00 pm

, Main Street PourHouse,

7:00 pm

,

Public Library, 10:00 am & 6:00 pm

, Public Library, 6:30 pm

, Rec Center,

5:00 pm

, Stage Left Café,

7:00 pm

Opera House Main Stage,

8:00 pm

, Public

Library, 11:00am

Opera House Main Stage,

3:00 pm & 8:00 pm

Opera House Main Stage,

3:00 pm

(ALL WEEK), Public Library

Classic Cinemas,

1:00 pm & 7:00 pm

(ALL

WEEK), Public Library

, Stage Left Café,

1:00 pm

(ALL WEEK), Public Library

Public Library,

6:30 pm

AROUND TOWN

www.woodstockil.gov

Woodstock Square Facebook

Woodstock City Hall Facebook

Real Woodstock

www.woodstockil.gov

121 W. Calhoun St.

Woodstock, IL 60098

Phone (815) 338-4300

Fax (815) 334-2269

Hours:

8:30 am - 5:00 pm

M, W, Th, F

8:30 am - 7:00 pm

Tuesdays unless

otherwise posted

815-338-4305

815-338-3176

815-338-4300

815-338-4212

815-338-2131

815-338-0542

Parks

Streets

Sewer

Water

815-338-6118

815-338-4363

City Meetings Open to the Public

Date Time Meeting Location

2/7/17 7:00 pm City Council Meeting

City Hall

Council Chambers

2/9/17 5:15 pm

Environmental

Commission Special

Meeting

City Hall

Council Chambers

2/9/17 6:00 pm

Joint Meeting

Environmental

Commission & Cultural

and Social Awareness

City Hall

Council Chambers

2/14/17 4:30 pm Opera House Advisory

Commission Opera House

2/14/17 7:00 pm Parks and Recreation

Commission

City Hall

Council Chambers

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