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Village of Franklin
Grove now accepting payments online and by
phone for utility billing
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picture to pay online or call 1-888-604-7888
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NOTICE: Franklin
Grove Polling Place Change
NEW VOTING LOCATION:
Atlasta Park Community Building
501 South State St, Franklin Grove
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The following positions
are up for re-election
(1) 4-Year Term
Village President
(1) 4-Year Term Village Clerk
(3) 4-Year Term Village Trustees
(1) 2-Year Unexpired Term Village Trustee
(3) 4-Year Term Library Trustees
(2) 2-Year Unexpired Term Library Trustees
Candidate packets
can be picked up from the Franklin Grove Public
Library during their normal business hours
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Village of Franklin Grove
105 E. South St., P.O. Box 206
Franklin Grove, Illinois 61031
Phone No. 815-456-2131
REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS
SOLID WASTE SERVICES
The Village of Franklin
Grove is now accepting sealed proposals for
Solid Waste starting on January 1, 2025, for
curbside collection of refuse.
DEADLINE: Sealed
proposal submittals must be received by 5:00
p.m., CST, Friday, November 8, 2024. Applicant
names of all proposals received will be read
aloud on Monday, 11/11/24, at Franklin Grove
Village Hall, 105 E. South St., Franklin Grove,
IL 61031.
MARK ENVELOPE: SOLID
WASTE SERVICES
Conditions:
Bid shall include:
o Term options for both 2 year and 5-year
contract.
o Cost comparison of garbage collection once
or twice per week (Tuesday and Friday).
o Bulk item fees.
o Recycling option.
o Garbage cans provided by the provider.
o Approximately 385 customers.
Request for Proposal
document can be requested by calling 815-456-2131
or emailing
franklingrove@wireless.essex1.com
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Garage Sale
First Presbyterian Church of Franklin Grove
106 S. Walnut St.
November 1 &
2
Friday 8 AM - 4 PM
Saturday 8 AM - at least 1 PM
(in the accessible basement)
Don't miss this
one! Wide variety! Large quantity!
Outstanding Men's and Women's Fall and Winter
Clothing
4+ racks of name brands and/or original tags
Many other racks, many sizes
Boots, Coats, Jackets, Sweaters, Sweatshirts
Jewelry, Purses, Scarves, Belts, Ties
Boys' Clothing - sizes 12 months - 5T
Other Featured Items
Lots of Christmas décor, including
lights
Home décor, Seasonal décor
Hardback, Paperback, and Craft Books 32"
TV
Kitchen and Bedroom Linens Small Appliances
Avon red glass collectibles Games
Glassware and Kitchen items Craft Materials
Luggage Picture Frames
And Much More
Store prices have
gone up…ours haven't.
Many more items will arrive after this is
posted.
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As you may know,
one of Franklin Grove IL's well houses was
involved in a fire.
If everyone could
please refrain from using an excessive amount
of water during this time, it would be GREATLY
appreciated!
Thank you very much
for your help!
~ The Village of Franklin Grove, IL
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picture to view a larger image
Do you
have a picture of Franklin Grove?
Please
feel free to
send it to us and we will be glad to post
it here!
lynn@franklingrove.org
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Find
out about Low Income Home Energy Assistance
Program (LIHEAP) and other heating assistance
programs here
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6-2-3:
PARKING DURING SNOW REMOVAL
A.
Interference With Snow Removal:
1. After an accumulation of three inches (3")
or more of snow has occurred and until both
sides of the street, alley or public way have
been plowed, it shall be unlawful to allow
any vehicle to remain parked from the same
side of a public street, alley or public way
for more than twelve (12) hours after the
opposite side of the street, alley or public
way upon which the vehicle is parked has had
the snow plowed by the village.
(Ord.
503, 9-6-1983)
2.
It shall be unlawful to park any vehicle on
Elm Street between Highway 38 and Brown Street
at any time within twelve (12) hours after
a snowfall of three inches (3") or more
has occurred.
(Ord.
452, 3-4-1974, eff. 3-4-1974)
B.
Towing Vehicle, Costs: Any motor vehicle parked
or standing in violation of this section may
be towed or moved to another location or to
a village impoundment area by a village vehicle
or private towing service. No vehicles towed
to a village impoundment area shall be released
to the owner, lienholder or other person entitled
to possession unless proper proof of entitlement
to possession is first furnished to the village
and all storage charges and towing charges
incurred by the village are paid to the village.
C.
Nonliability Of Village Or Towing Service:
The owner and lienholder of vehicles parked
or standing in violation of this section shall
not be entitled to any claim for damages to
any motor vehicle unless wilful and wanton
misconduct shall be established.
(Ord.
503, 9-6-1983)
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Village
of Franklin Grove's "Early Warning
Siren"
What
Does the Siren Mean?
The system uses two Siren tones only.
* Alert Tone- 3 minutes:
A continuous tone to signify an emergency
alert, this signal will be used to signify
a tornado warning (not a tornado watch).
*Siren Test Tone- 1 minute:
Please note that the Village will perform
a monthly siren test to ensure ail sirens
are functioning. The entire system is
tested for minute at 10:00am on the
first Tuesday of every month.
*All Clear" NO TONE"
Please tune to your local news agencies
such as smart phones, NOAA Weather Radio,
AM, FM radio and TV then listen for
notification regarding the emergency.
Radio Signal Test:
Every Wednesday between I0 A.M, and
Noon, NOAA Will send out a signal at
which time a red light on the siren
pole will light up for 9 hours showing
that it is receiving a signal.
What should I do if
I hear the siren for 3 minutes?
If the sirens are activated and it is
not our monthly 1 minute siren test,
the public should:
*Seek immediate indoor shelter inside
a sturdy building, on a lower level,
away from windows and glass.
*Children should be taught to seek shelter.
*Tune into your local media such as
smart phones, NOAA Weather Radio, AM,
FM radio or television to get information
about the warning and when the threat
has passed.
Will the siren activate
if we have a power outage?
No! The siren will not activate!
That is one reason you should not depend
on the siren for your only source of
warning.
Another reason the siren will not activate
is if the tower in Whiteside County
that activates our remote system has
its power knocked out, it will not signal
our system to activate.
Why use outdoor warning
sirens?
Sirens are still the most effective
method to warn the population at large
in the shortest amount of time. This
applies to adults and children who may
be outdoors at ball games, in their
yard, or anywhere else where they are
not in contact with a smart phone, the
normal news media channels such as radio,
TV or local public address systems.
On average, tornado deaths in the United
States have gone from 8 per 1 million
people in 1925 to 0.11 per 1 million
people today a trend largely attributed
to early-warning systems fed by advanced
meteorology and the introduction of
Doppler radar
Will the sirens warn
me of every dangerous storm?
No, Franklin Grove's siren is for "tornado
warnings only" not watches or severe
storms. It is programmed to activate
if NOAA sends a warning saying conditions
are appropriate for a tornado anywhere
in Lee Co. it cannot be specific to
Franklin Grove. Doppler radar "does
not always" pick up all conditions
for tornadoes. "The safest approach
is to be proactive and use all of the
information available to protect yourself
and your family from threatening weather.
Nothing can replace
common sense.
If a storm is approaching, the lightning
alone is a threat. Sirens are only one
part of a warning system that includes
preparation, smart phones, NOAA Weather
Radio, and local media such as AM, FM
radio and TV".
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A WORD (.doc) FORMAT
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Tri County
Opportunities Council /LIHEAP Energy Assistance
Even though we are closed to the public due
to COVID-19, we are still assisting the public
with their gas, electric, propane via mail
or email.
Please call the office 815 625 7830 and they
will take your mailing address or your email
and they will then get the application along
with the information of the things needed
to go along with the application sent to you.
This goes by income and the number of people
in the household.
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The
Village of Franklin Grove, IL, invites you
to plant a free tree!
Our
beautiful old maples are living on borrowed
time and we need to replenish our natural
forest.
Tree-lined
roads improve curb appeal, and trees cool
off our streets to cut your energy bills.
The
variety of trees available this year are
Crimson King Maple, Sugar Maple, Sunburst
Locust, Hackberry or Pin Oak
In addition,
McCormick's Nursery has agreed to extend
the discounted offer to residents that would
like to plant a tree on their own property!
$69
for 8'-9' Crimson King Maple, Sugar Maple,
Sunburst Locust, Hackberry or Pin Oak.
If interested
in taking advantage of this offer, contact
McCormick's by August 5th at 3602 E. Lincolnway
in Sterling, or call 815-626-4422.
Trees
can be picked up, or marked and delivered
with the village tree in time for September
planting.
Get
your free tree by calling Nick Sprague at
815-973-0705 today. We'll even plant it
for you.
Help
keep the grove in Franklin Grove - plant
a tree today!
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FRANKLIN
GROVE CEMETERY ASSOCIATION NEEDS YOUR HELP
The
Franklin Grove Cemetery Association is in
need of funds to keep the grounds in pristine
condition.
The
Board was just made aware of the law that
"PROHIBITS" funds charged for
perpetual care when purchasing lots being
used for maintenance, i.e. mowing and general
upkeep. Thus, the board must determine what
legal options are available for funding
this important maintenance upkeep.
The
Board is seeking donations, as our funds
are in very short supply due to the low
interest rates on our Certificate of Deposit
and the State Law, which prohibits using
those funds from perpetual care.
We are
in the process of assessing our options,
but the funds for keeping the grounds mowed
and trimmed are about to run out. At this
time, donations to keep us going until we
have a more definite solution are our only
option.
We hope
you will respond to our request. The donations
may be turned in at the Franklin Grove Branch
of the First National Bank in Amboy with
the specific notation to hold for THE FRANKLIN
GROVE CEMETERY MAINTENANCE FUND.
We would
appreciate whatever you can do to keep the
grounds in pristine order.
Thank
you very much,
The Franklin Grove Cemetery Board
Franklin
Grove Cemetery information, please contact
Karen Didier at 815-973-2686
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NOTICE
ABOUT LAWN MAINTENANCE IN FRANKLIN GROVE
IL
March
15 to May 15 and from September 15 to November
30
4-1-1:
OPEN BURNING:
A. The intentional burning of any material
including any garbage, refuse, or waste,
is prohibited except as specifically provided
herein.
B. Burning of leaves and twigs is permitted
from March 15 to May 15 and from September
15 to November 30 of each year, inclusive,
provided:
1. Such burning must be on private property
and shall not be on any public street, alley
or sidewalk.
2. Such burning shall only be from nine
o'clock (9:00) A.M. until seven o'clock
(7:00) P.M.
3. Such burning must be attended by a responsible
person.
C. Recreational fires shall be permitted
when all of the following conditions are
met:
1. Grills, cooking pits, smokers, and other
cooking devices are exempt from time restrictions.
2. The base of the fire is fully contained
in a fireproof containment device including,
but not limited to, a fire pit, steel ring,
grill, etc., not to exceed sixty inches
(60") in diameter. After nine o'clock
(9:00) P.M. the fire should be fully contained
in a fireproof containment device including,
but not limited to, a fire pit, steel ring,
grill, etc., not to exceed thirty six inches
(36") in diameter.
3. Combustible fuels are limited to clean,
dry, untreated, unpainted woods.
4. Fires shall not be allowed to smolder
and/or emit noxious or offensive odors at
any time.
5. Fires shall be attended at all times
and when extinguished they should be cool
to the touch on the exterior three inches
(3").
6. Accelerants not specifically designed
for igniting recreational fires may not
be used to ignite recreational fires.
7. Fires must be maintained a reasonable
distance from structures, vegetation and
other combustibles.
8. Fires must be extinguished immediately
upon the direction of a law enforcement
officer or at the direction of the fire
chief.
D. Any person violating any provisions of
this section shall be deemed guilty of a
misdemeanor and fined not less than one
hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) nor more
than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00).
(Ord. 718-11, 11-11-2011)
Brush
Pickup
All garbage
cans and yard waste to be set in front of
the house not in the alley. Also grass clippings,
etc. should be placed in a paper bag, not
plastic.
All tree
branches and brush no longer than 4 feet
and tied in bundles of 40 to 50 lbs.
Building
Permits
Any new
construction or remodel needs to have a
permit as well as any decks, fences, dog
runs, etc.
When in
doubt, call the Village Hall to inquire
if a permit is needed.
Dumpsters
and Street Obstructions
All dumpster
and any other street obstructions require
a permit to be obtained by the Village Zoning
Officer
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