VILLAGE INFORMATION

Water/Sewer/Garbage Bills

Water/Sewer/Garbage bills are payable in full by the first of each month. Penalty charges are added to those fees not paid in full by this date. A drop box at Village Hall is available for after-hour bill payment and other correspondence. For your convenience, an after hours drop box is located at Village Hall. Any questions regarding the billing may be addressed to the Village Office.

Snow Ordinance

An odd-even snow ordinance is in effect from “…from November 1^st to April 30^th, when there is an accumulation of snow of two inches or more on the ground. All vehicles must park on the proper side of the street in conjunction of the day of the month after 1:30am on that day.” Special parking restrictions are in effect for Main Street from Washington Street to Freedom Street; Railroad Street from Washington Street to Center Street; and from Main Street to Center, Rantoul, Vernon, and Freedom Streets, from 1:30am to 6:00am, November 1^st to April 30^th when there is an accumulation of snow of two inches or more on the ground. Vehicles parked in the Main Street parking lot must park at the fence side closest to the railroad tracks.

Downtown Area Parking (after hours)

Special parking restrictions are in effect for Main Street from Washington Street to Freedom Street; Railroad Street from Washington Street to Center Street; and from Main Street to Mason Street on Center, Rantoul, Vernon, and Freedom Streets, from 1:30am to 6:00am on Friday mornings for street sweeping purposes. During this time, vehicles may be parked in the main street parking lot.

Public Parking Lots

Public parking lots are available adjacent to Village Hall, and Main Street downtown.

Garbage Pick-up

Each resident is entitled to one trash bag/can not to exceed 33 gallons in capacity. If you have more than one bag or can it requires a garbage sticker. Additional stickers may be purchased at Sullivan’s, and FS Mini Mart.

Garbage pick-up for residents begins early Friday morning. It is recommended that residents set out their trash containers Thursday evening. NOTE: Pick-up service is delayed one day on all major holidays that fall on a week day.

Recycling

The Village of Lena participates in a recycling program in conjunction with garbage pick-up on Friday mornings. Each resident was provided with a blue recycle bin for this service. Bins are property of the residence and NOT the resident, and must remain at that property. A recycling outline is available at Village Hall.

Brush Pick-Up

Brush pick-up is provided by the Village on the first and third Mondays of each month as weather allows. Branches and small sticks should be placed to the Curbside Sunday evening prior to brush pick-up. Brush from trees that are trimmed or removed professionally must be removed by the professional, and are not subject to removal by the Village.

Leaf Vacuuming

Leaf removal is provided by the Village in both spring and Fall. Leaves should be raked to the curb, but not in the street. No brush, lawn clippings, yard waste or other foreign objects may be in the leaf piles or they may not be removed.

Yard Waste

A dumpster has been provided for Village residents on one Saturday in the spring and the Fall for the purpose of yard waste removal. Any garden or flower bed refuse may be disposed of at this time. Date notices will be posted on LWTV, www.villageoflena.com, printed on your water bill and in a local newspaper. Lawn clippings are not included.

Lawn Clippings

Lawn clippings are not to be blown into the street area as it blocks the storm sewer catch basins. Notices will be mailed to those who violate this request.

No Burning

No open burning allowed within the Village. Questions should be directed to the Health and Environment Trustee, or Village Hall.

Tornado Warning

A monotone warning from the Fire Station indicates a tornado warning. The signal is similar to the 6:00pm daily “whistle”. Seek shelter immediately, and stay tuned to local broadcast warnings. No “all clear” signal is indicated.

Major Power & Telephone Outage/Emergency

In the case of any major emergency or catastrophic conditions and communication must be made for help, please report to the Fire Department for Assistance.

Building Permits

The Village has adopted the National BOCA codes, and inspections are required as per these and state codes. Building permits are required for constructing utility sheds, additions, garages, houses, and demolition of any of the above, patios, decks, porches, driveways, fences, retaining walls, driveway pillars, signs, or other similar structures. Permits are not needed for re-roofing or residing a building. Forms are available at Village Hall, and forms and fees must be paid and approved before construction may commence. Property line set back and easements must be indicated on building permit. Questions may be directed to the Zoning and Planning Trustee, or Village Hall. J.U.L.I.E. must be called at least 48 hours in advance.

Sidewalk Replacement

Commercial and residential sidewalk replacement reimbursement forms are available at Village Hall. Each plan has a portion of pre-approved replacement of sidewalk, and are payable after paid receipts are submitted to the Transportation and Public Improvements Committee.

Tree Replacement

It is the responsibility of the property owner to trim trees located in the Village right-of-way. If, after professional inspection, a tree mush be removed, the property owner will be assessed a fee of $100 which would include the cost of tree and stump removal, dirt fill, and payment of a new tree. The type of replacement tree must be chosen from the Village’s approved tree list. Forms are available at Village Hall for the tree replacement.