In support of the Village Board's goal to provide quality municipal services, many projects and programs were initiated and accomplished.  The following are some of the Village's "Gold Star" accomplishments:

MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE PUBLIC SAFETY

• Worked with Bartlett on the protected left turn lane on Stearns Road at Redford Lane.
• Held three day training session on Responding to Terrorism/CBRNE incidents.
• Purchased a LIFEPAK-12 Heart Monitor.
• Received a $120,000 FEMA grant to upgrade SCBAs.
• Created three Battalion Chief positions.
• Increased full time staffing by one firefighter/paramedic per shift (3 employees).
• Took delivery of 2005 E-One Rescue Pumper for Station #2.
• Created and promoted additional lieutenant positions.
• Installed a computer in the EOC capable for Emnet communications.
• Recruited and trained five replacement police officers.
• Assisted SPEAR (Sexual Predator Enforcement Apprehension and Registration) by checking sex offender registrations.
• Instituted "Officer I Schools" education program.
• Trained investigators in audio/video taping. Installed the A/V equipment.
• Installed automatic vehicle locator system on department squad cars.
• Deployed two officers and four firefighters to assist in Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts.
• Purchase radio alerting system.
• Construct radio link data connection to Station #2.
• Finalize development of Field Training Officer program for new firefighters/EMTs and paramedics.
• Implement a security lighting program.

ENHANCE AND MAINTAIN THE PROPERTY VALUES AND VILLAGE APPEARANCE AS A QUALITY COMMUNITY

• Awarded a five-year contract for residential scavenger services to Allied Waste Services of North America LLC on June 2, 2005.
• Assisted the residential scavenger for the assembly and distribution of refuse carts to all residents under the Allied Waste contract.
• Developed model zoning ordinances.
• Reviewed drainage issues and developed new sump pump discharge requirements.
• Installed an arterial fence on north side of Lake Street from Mark Thomas to Walnut.
• Installed 8' fence along Army Trail Road from Woodlake Dr. to Sandpiper Dr.
• Updated and distributed the Solid Waste Services Newsletter including a return survey for the refuse cart program.
• Received the Conservation Foundation Award.
• Trimmed and pruned landscape at 11 islands and 2 retention ponds.
• Held three emergency brush pick ups due to storms.
• Received Tree City USA recognition for the twenty-first consecutive year.

STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION

• Formed a subcommittee on Educational Exchanges to share educational information between Cape Coast and Hanover.
• Attended the SCI national convention in Texas.
• Named Illinois Sister City of the Year for 2005.
• Collected $13,750 in corporate partnership donations.
• Completed a second CERT Basic Training Academy.
• Participated in Open Gym program.
• Conducted a National Night Out, Citizens Police Academy and Child Safety Seat Inspections.
• Developed a Citizen Corps Council.
• Held a COPS day picnic and two Maxwell Street events.
• Held the Deck the Homes contest in conjunction with the Holiday Lights Tour.
• Hosted the Lions Club/Village tree trimming event.

PURSUE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AS A STRATEGY FOR THE FUTURE

• Approved an agreement with the Northwest Suburban Association of Commerce and Industry (NSACI).
• Partnered with Village Profile to produce a Community Guide.
• Held a business breakfast.
• Approved a tax increment financing redevelopment plan (TIF #4) for the West Irving Park Road corridor.
• Attended the ICSC Chicago Deal Making Session.
• Negotiated a redevelopment agreement with E. Kinast Distributors, Inc., and approved the preliminary consolidation plat.
• Approved the final plat and the final planned unit development for the Church Street Station subdivision.
• Held grand opening of townhomes at Church Street Station.

CONTINUE TO REBUILD VILLAGE INFRASTRUCTURE

• Installed five new streetlights.
• Reconfigured the municipal complex parking lot.
• Substantially completed Lake Street construction.
• Resurfaced 5 miles of Village streets.
• Replaced 24,667 sq ft of sidewalk and 1,561 linear feet of curb and gutter.
• Worked with Neumann Homes to develop infrastructure and transportation improvement plans for Church St. Station.
• Awarded a contract for the 2005 Sewer and Water Improvements.
• Completed construction of water mains on Walnut, Pine Tree and Brookside Court.
• Oversaw construction of Village Hall/Lake St/Triangle Park landscaping.
• Completed storm sewer repair at Hartmann Tank and Muirfield Pond in Turnberry Lakes.
• Restriped Village Hall parking lot, installed new signage and poles.
• Installed 1,600 sq ft of sidewalk at Triangle Park.
• Designed and installed irrigation system on Lake Street medians.
• Purchased and installed 122 gator water bags due to drought conditions.
• Replaced water main on Peach Tree Street and Irving Park Road.
• Repaired several water mains due to dry conditions.
• Installed locks on 10 fire hydrants.
• Installed meters and radios in new construction areas.
• Approved bar screen replacement project at STP #1.
• Repaired clarifier #3.
• Seal coated driveways at Plum Tree, Jefferson, Westview, Turnberry and Savannah lift stations.
• Painted County Farm Road Lift Station.
• Televised 15,000 feet of storm sewer.
• Installed four bike racks at Com Lot as part of the CMAQ grant.
• Upgraded street name signage in DuPage County.
• Installed 6" water distribution valve at 6790 Pine Tree Street.
• Replaced 17 meters in Cook County apartments.
• Installed equipment for Leachate treatment and began treating Leachate at STP 1.
• Installed new bar screen equipment at STP 1.

PRESERVE FINANCIAL STABILITY AND REDUCE RELIANCE UPON PROPERTY TAX

• Oversaw construction of the T-Mobile Personal Communication Service (PCS) antenna system at the Morton Elevated Water Tower.
• Received a grant reimbursement of $20,000 from the Northwest Suburban Mass Transit District for the Commuter Lot Reconfiguration landscaping improvements associated with the realignment of Lake Street.
• Approved a Leachate Treatment Agreement between the Village and BFI Waste Systems of North America, Inc. on April 15, 2005.
• Received the GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Award for FY 2004.
• Received GFOA Distinguished Budget Award for FY 2006.
• Reviewed summer sewer credit procedures and extended summer sewer credit two months.

SUPPORT AND ENHANCE STAFF TRAINING AND SERVICE CAPACITY

• Met with representatives of Integrated Telecom Systems to implement the replacement of the Village voice mail system and telephone system software upgrade.
• Met with representatives of Broadband Development 3 to discuss the establishment of high-speed data connectivity between the Evergreen Water Tower and Fire Station #2.
• Promoted a new Police Department Deputy Chief, a Lieutenant and two Sergeants.
• Conducted recruitment and testing for entry-level Police Officers.
• Held Stroke Awareness screening event.
• Held a community blood drive.
• Appointed Water Treatment Operator upon attainment of a Class C Water Operator's License from the IEPA.
• Processed 18 new hires, of which 8 were full time.
• Conducted recruitment and orientation for entry-level full- and part-time firefighters.
• Promoted a Building Maintenance Worker I to Building Maintenance Worker II positions.
• Promoted a new Equipment Operator in the Streets Division.
• Hired two new Building Maintenance Worker I employees and one part-time janitor.
• Tested and certified Police Lieutenant and Deputy Chief promotional lists.
• Promoted part-time Records Aide to full-time Records Clerk.
• Tested and certified a Fire Lieutenant promotional list.
• Promoted three Fire Lieutenants to the newly created positions of battalion Chiefs and promoted four employees to Fire Lieutenants.
• Enhanced web site by posting FY'06 budget, adding link to state site for sex offender listings, adding Maxwell Street application form and CERT application form.
• Designed and printed 8 handouts for Community Development.
• Designed and printed brochures for CERT, Rental Residential Inspection Program, Allied Waste Cart Usage.
• Purchased new postage machine.
• Purchased 18 CITRIX terminals and monitors.
• Purchased and installed new PCs in the police department.
• Conducted trench and excavation training.
• Constructed a new fiber optic system between the municipal building, Evergreen Tower and the new fire station.
• Worked with Fire Department to coordinate reviews and inspections of commercial and industrial permits.
• Trained two new Water Supply Operators.
• Conducted forklift operation and scissor lift training.