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Contact Village of Hanover Park 2121 W. Lake Street Hanover Park, IL 60133 (630) 823-5600 Quick Links Village Website Village Calendar Hi-Lighter Newsletter Village Events Community Events and Information Village Officials Village President Rodney S. Craig Trustee William Cannon Trustee James Kemper Trustee Jenni Konstanzer Trustee Jon Kunkel Trustee Richard Roberts Trustee Edward Zimel Village Clerk Eira Corral In this issue ·         Electric Aggregation ·         Electronic Products Ban in Landfills ·         Holiday Lights Recycling ·         Christmas Tree Recycling ·         Hanover Square Shopping Center ·        Hi-Lighter Survey ·         Job Opportunities   Electric Aggregation   Recently approved by the Illinois Commerce Commission, Municipal Aggregation is seen as an effective way to lower resident’s electric costs. By aggregating the total power usage within the municipality, the Village can create the scale needed to reduce supply costs while ensuring the same reliable delivery service continues by ComEd. Hanover Park is providing residents a choice for lower electric rates. We encourage residents to vote to approve this opportunity. How Electric Aggregation Works 1. The Village has approved a Referendum to be placed on the March 2012 ballot. 2. The Village has chosen contract aggregator NIMEC to assist in creating the Referendum, notifying residents, negotiating with suppliers, transitioning residents, coordinating with ComEd, answering community questions, and finally managing the process. 3. Residents will vote on the March 20, 2012 Referendum during the municipal election. 4. If the Referendum is approved, NIMEC will negotiate rates with the multiple national and regional suppliers.  NIMEC represents numerous municipalities thereby assuring a lower rate. 5. If the negotiated rate comes in lower than that offered from the electric suppliers, NIMEC will transition residents. 6. NIMEC then monitors supplier and utility performance, renegotiates the rate at contract renewal. For additional questions, please contact Finance Director Rebekah Young at 630.823.5788 or email at ryoung@hpil.org.   Electronic Products Banned in Landfills in 2012   Effective January 1, the Electronic Products Recycling and Reuse Act bans the disposal of electronics at landfills and establishes a statewide system for recycling and/or reusing computers, monitors, televisions, and printers discarded from residences.  This means that residents can no longer dispose of old electronics by putting them out for collection with their regular waste. The Village of Hanover Park is a free collection point for electronics recycling.  Electronics can be brought to the Public Works garage. Additionally, we collect cell phones, cameras, calculators, power tools, PDA's, and laptops.  These items can be brought to the Public Works office.  We also accept CFL light bulbs and the following types of batteries:  Nickel Cadmium, Nickel - Metal Hydride, Lithium – Ion, Alkaline, Non - Spillable Lead Acid, Primary Lithium. For further recycling locations, click here.  Holiday Lights Recycling   Our Public Works Department are accepting old holiday lights and extension cords for recycling through Tuesday, February 28th.  These items can be dropped off Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m – 4:00 p.m.   Christmas Tree Recycling   Christmas Tree Recycling will take place on Saturday, January 7th, January 14th and January 21st.  Place your Christmas tree in the parkway.  If you miss the special collection dates, Allied Waste Services will collect Christmas trees with your regular garbage and refuse collection.    Hanover Square Shopping Center   On December 20, 2011, the Village of Hanover Park closed on its purchase of the Hanover Square Shopping Center.  For several years, the Village has sought to assist with redevelopment of this aging center.  When informed of the closing Mayor Rod Craig stated, “This acquisition will allow the Village of Hanover Park to model leadership by providing excellent service and first-rate maintenance of the property. We know it will take time, but we are excited about this endeavor and the quality management team that has been enlisted.”  The redevelopment of Hanover Square Shopping Center has long been a goal for the Village and is a key component of the Village Center plan. The Village is committed to economic development, and will continue to look for beneficial opportunities to improve the well-being of the community. For more information contact Community Development Director Patrick Grill at 630.823.5781 or via email atpgrill@hpil.org   Hi-Lighter Survey   The Village supports appropriate green initiatives and stresses the importance of being fiscally responsible and transparent. In an effort to accomplish this, the Village is considering sending out our Hi-Lighter newsletter electronically instead of a mailed, printed copy.  Your input is very important to us and will help us determine if this is something the Village will pursue.  Please take a moment to complete this survey by clicking the link below.    http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/G8RBPPN   Job Opportunities The Village of Hanover Park is now accepting applications for the position of Part-time Police Records Aide.  Applications are due 01/13/12 at 4:30pm.  Only online applications are being accepted.  For more information, and to apply, click here.  _______________________________ You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to the Village of Hanover Park Mailing List.  If you wish to unsubscribe, please visit the Village's website.