March, 2014
From the Desk of Mayor Jerry Cross…
Congratulations to RIESS FORD!
Riess Ford has been operating their car dealership in our village for 50 years. The Riess family has been a vital part of Marissa, giving back to the community in various ways for years. Without a doubt, when you think of Riess Ford, you think of Marissa. Thank you again to the family of Don Riess for all they have done for the village. I hope theywill enjoy many more successful years at their present location.
HELP CLEAN UP MARISSA
Along with the Township, churches, Boy Scouts, BPW, Sorority and WM, the Village have begun a project to physically help residents improve the appearance of their yards. If you agree that this is a worthwhile endeavor, you are welcome to help. Sign up to volunteer at the Village Hall.
The aim of this project is: 1) to present an image of a neat and clean town to all who visit here;
2) to maintain property values; and 3) to instill a sense of community pride in all who call Marissa home.
EXERCISE FACILITY
In an ongoing effort to work for thebetterment of our community’s residents, the Village, Township, and Sparta Hospital have teamed up to provide an exercise gym, which will be located in part of the old high school. Renovation and equipment costs will be split. The facility will have locker rooms, a walking track and a room for classes. The monthly rate will be as low as economically feasible, to encourage maximum usage by residents. Please make an effort to use this facility after its expected opening in late spring.
CROSS CONNECTION INVENTORY FORM Please complete and return the enclosed copy of this form to the Village Hall with your next water bill payment. You can also mail the form to: Village Hall; 212 N Main; Marissa, IL 62257 or fax it to 618-295-3438. The E.P.A. requires that these forms be completed every 2 years to stay in compliance.
CODE RED EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION SYSTEM
I would like to remind everyone in the Village that they need to register for the CODE RED system. This phone system is used to alert you of emergency situations, weather alerts, road oiling, change in trash pickup, etc. To date, we have about 75% of the residents signed up to be eligible for the system. You can sign up atthe Village Hall or go to the Village website at villageofmarissa.com and sign up for the code red alert system at the bottom of the page. Enter your contact information where prompted.
COMMUNITY TORNADO SHELTER
If you do not have a basement, you can use the Community Tornado Shelter located in the Baptist Church by the 4-Way Stop.
WATER LINES
I am very happy to announce the new water lines installed a few years ago are a huge success! The amount of water the Village is losing has gone from a high in 2010 of 45% to our current rate of 8%. In the year 2013, there was ONE water break. For those of you who have lived here for years, did you notice the uninterrupted service? You should expect steady service from now on. Yes, it did cost money to improve the lines but savings were realized because of the need for less overtime, supplies and equipment usage.
SEWER LINES
Good news Marissa residents! The new sewer lines are about 65% complete. This means that we are already seeing a decrease in infiltration within our sewer system. Therefore, our wastewater treatment plant will not have to work as hard and will last longer. Also, I hope this will decrease the water that has backed up in some basements. And lastly, this means a decrease in overtime for setting up pumps during heavy rains. Thank you everyone for your patience.
MARISSA PUBLIC LIBRARY
“Paws to Read” Summer Reading Program will begin June 12. The library has its children’s summer reading on Thursday morning 10:30 am-11:30 am. Story Hours are for children 3-7 years of age and Discover Club is for children 8-12 years of age. Our opening program will be the C.H.A.M.P. Dog Program. They will cover “How to Safely Greet a Dog” and “How Dogs Help People”. Service dog Calgary will demonstrate the training and skills needed to help someone with a disability. Discover Clubs being planned are Render Lake Rangers, Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race by Melanie Portz and Alice Childers, and Illinois Animal Fur Program by Carl Holland, Conservation Officer. Story Hours will be full of stories about pets and other animals. The closing program will be held July 10, at 12:00 pm -1:00 pm with Animal Tales, Inc. “Creepy Critters Program.” The closing program time was changed to accommodate the children who will be attending Vacation Bible School that week. Friedens United Church of Christ will be hosting Vacation Bible School during the week of July 7-11.
New this summer will be a teen and adult summer reading program. Plan to make this summer a whole family reading time and join in the programs. Teen and adult programs will extend to the end of July. Look for more summer reading news in the coming months.
The library has received word that they were awarded their grant application for “Another Opportunity for Back 2 Books Grant” – “Summer Reading and Beyond.” The $5,000 award will be used to purchase books, such asa new encyclopedia set, state set, black history biographies, and other non-fiction books to help students when they return to school in the fall. The library will be working with Nancy Wagner’s class through the grant. It will also purchase fiction, audio books, and non-fiction DVDs. Material will be for all age levels, purchased to encourage summer reading for the whole family.
March 13PTT Meeting 3:30pm
March 15Friedens UCC Wurstmarkt
3pm-7pm
March 22Sorority Chicken & Beer Dance (Bullpen in New Athens) 7pm
March 23American Legion Auxiliary
Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner
11:30am-2pm $8 for adults
April 5Little Black Dress Event Marissa Girl
Scout Cadette Troops
7pm-11pm
April 6Macke Senior Center
Chicken Dinner
11:30am-1:30pm
April 10PTT Meeting 3:30pm
April 11Chamber of Commerce
Talent Show
April 12BPW Easter Egg Hunt
Ages birth to 8
Rain date April 19
April 19Marissa Girl Scouts
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
4-Way Stop
May 3CITY WIDE YARD SALE
May 8PTT Meeting 3:30pm
May 9Movies in the Park
May 17Cinco Milla de Mayo
Marissa Fire Department
May 26Memorial Service
Old Salem Cemetery 10am
Marissa Township Cemetery 11am
June 12Marissa Public Library
Summer Reading Program
10:30am-11:30am
June 12-13-14COAL FESTIVAL
June 14Parade 4pm
June 21Girls Gone Walking for a Cure 5k Run/Walk and
1 mile Fun Run
Marissa Township Building 6pm
July 7-11Friedens Church of Christ
Vacation Bible School
July 19 Macke Senior CenterRummage Sale & Lunch
10:00am-2:00pm
August 9Diva’s Day Out
August 16Macke Senior Center
Kids rummage sale & Lunch
September 7Macke Senior Center
Chicken Dinner
11:30am-1:30pm
September 12Movies in the Park
September 25Marissa Historical & Genealogical Annual Dinner Meeting
September 27 RUSHING FOR THE CURE
October 4Friedens UCC Wurstmarkt
3pm-7pm
October 5Macke Senior Center
Chicken Dinner
11:30am-1:30pm
October 10Movies in the Park
October 11CITY WIDE YARD SALE
Krispy Kremes at 4-Way Stop
October 24Trunk or Treat
November 2Macke Senior Center
Chicken Dinner
11:30am-1:30pm
November 8Toast of MarissaGrape Stomp 5K
December 6BPW Lunch with Santa
December 6Secret Santa Crawl
December 7Macke Senior Center
Chicken Dinner
11:30am-1:30pm
Little Black Dress Event
“Date Night” or “Girls Night Out”
Saturday April 5, 2014 7:00pm - 11:00pm
World Shooting Complex
1 Main Street Lane, Sparta, IL 62286
Cover Charge $5.00 per person
Advance Tickets can be purchased from any Marissa Cadette Girl Scout
Event Includes:
D J Music
Red Bud Winery
Cash Bar by Joe Boccardi’s
Basket Raffles * 50/50 Drawing * Heads & Tails Game
Shop over 30 vendors
Organized by: Nanette Campbell 618-317-4907 / Tawna Wyninegar 618-317-4343 /
Chrissy Robinson 618-713-0351 / Pam Hall 618-660-6418
Proceeds will go to Marissa Cadette Girl Scouts
Emergency (Fire/Police/EMS)
911
Police Department
(Non-emergency)
295-3622 or dispatch 295-3022
Village Hall
295-2351
Marissa Post Office
295-3051
Waste Management
295-2809
Dog Catcher
Kerry Daugherty
317-4022
To reserve the
Marissa Township Building
Shirley Geralds
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Mayor Jerry Cross
Village Clerk Carol Laumbattus
Trustees
Jacob Wright
Chris Smith
Bryan Bingel
Paul Sinn
Roy Dean Dickey
Village Board Meetings are the
1st & 3rd Mondays of every month
7pm
Village Hall Hours
Monday – Friday
8am-4:30pm
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REMINDERS
If you are planning any type of exterior remodeling on your home or business, make sure to contact the Village Hall to inquire if a building permit is necessary and if you are in compliance with our zoning ordinances. Building permit applications may be obtained at the Village Hall. Fence and pool permits are also required and can be obtained at the Village Hall.Any pool over 3 feet deep is required to have a 6 foot fence or a locking gate/fence surrounding the top of the pool. If the pool contains water over 2 feet deep, you are required to have a fence at least 4 foot tall with a locking gate. In addition, housing inspections and occupancy permits are required anytime there is a change of occupants.
Abandoned, inoperable, and/or unlicensedmotor vehicles or any part thereof that can be viewed by the general public, on public streets, or private property within the Village, are prohibited by our Village ordinance. The police may issue citations for any violations pertaining to this ordinance. In addition, the police may remove vehicles and/or parts of vehicles at the owner’s expense if the problem is not resolved.
Village ordinance prohibits the accumulation of rubbish, garbage, and/or debris including the failure to maintain grass (over 8 inches in height), weeds, and other plant life on property within the Village of Marissa. The Village ordinances prohibit property owners from allowing graffiti to exist on buildings, structures, fences or walls on property in the Village. The Marissa Police will enforce these ordinances, issue citations to those who violate these ordinances and taking the necessary steps to remove the violation at the owner /resident’s expense.