2009 Wauconda Community Guide - Pioneer Press Communities ...
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WAUCONDA TOWNSHIP<br />
505 W. Bonner Road, <strong>Wauconda</strong> 60084<br />
Phone: 526-2631 Fax: 526-0294<br />
Website: www.waucondatownship.com<br />
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.<br />
The mission of <strong>Wauconda</strong> Township is to provide services, information and<br />
resources to assist and benefit our residents.<br />
By law, <strong>Wauconda</strong> Township is charged with three basic functions:<br />
1) General assistance for the indigent, which provides food, shelter, and<br />
emergency relief for needy people who are residents of <strong>Wauconda</strong><br />
Township.<br />
2) Assessment of real property for the basis of local taxation.<br />
3) Maintenance of all roads that are not part of another governmental road<br />
system.<br />
Beyond the three mandated services, the Township provides other vital<br />
services within the 3 divisions within the Township.<br />
SUPERVISOR’S DIVISION<br />
Glenn Swanson, Supervisor ......................................................526-2631<br />
Senior Services Transportation ................................................526-8688<br />
Supervisor: The Township Supervisor is the Chief Executive<br />
Officer of the Township, Chairman of the Township Board of<br />
Trustees, Supervisor of General Assistance and is Treasurer of all<br />
town funds including General Assistance, Township Cemetery and<br />
all Road and Bridge Funds.<br />
TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETINGS ARE HELD THE 3RD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH AT 7:00 P.M.<br />
201 S. Main Street in <strong>Wauconda</strong><br />
(847) 526-7133<br />
12 <strong>2009</strong>-2010 <strong>Wauconda</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Guide</strong><br />
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“sip of the day”<br />
while blissfully<br />
browsing our<br />
shop for the<br />
perfect bottle of<br />
wine, delectable<br />
cheese or a<br />
“just right” gift.<br />
Patricia Oaks, Assessor ..........................................................................................526-2881<br />
Joe Munson, Highway Commissioner ................................................................526-8085<br />
Chris Rowe, Clerk........................................................................................................526-2631<br />
Stephanie Maioriello, Township Administrator ................................................526-2631<br />
Trustees: ........................................................................................................................526-2631<br />
John Amrich Sheryl Ringel<br />
Mary Schorr Gary A. Thompson<br />
Lesile Ann Rohrer, Senior Advocate....................................................................526-2631<br />
Melissa Garcia, General Assistance ....................................................................526-2653<br />
Clerk: The Township Clerk is clerk of the Township Board of Trustees, is keeper of<br />
all records of the Township, except those for active general assistance cases.<br />
The Clerk is the local election authority and is responsible for accepting petitions<br />
concerning local elections and/or referendums. The Clerk is also responsible<br />
for publishing or posting certain specific notices including notices for the<br />
Highway Commissioner.<br />
Senior Services: The Township Senior Services offers a potpourri of services and<br />
programs to address the social, recreational and transportation needs of its<br />
senior citizens. The transportation program, Telecare, Outreach, Friendly Calls and<br />
many others are all part of the service network that is maintained to assist<br />
seniors. Our transportation program is of great value to our seniors who need<br />
help getting to doctor appointments, shopping and day outings. The senior buses<br />
have been made available due to an Intergovernmental Agreement between the<br />
Village of Island Lake, Village of <strong>Wauconda</strong> and <strong>Wauconda</strong> Township. Don’t forget<br />
to make your appointment for this service 48 hours in advance! Visit our website<br />
for the Senior Services calendar of upcoming day outings.<br />
Senior Advocate Program: Many seniors rely on family or<br />
friends for help, but some seniors do not have that support system<br />
and this program is trying to fill that gap. As seniors age, they<br />
may become confused and just need someone to take the time to<br />
explain things to them. The Senior Advocates role is to offer help<br />
to seniors in many different situations such as making them aware<br />
of available programs or help in understanding forms they need to file. Such as<br />
the Circuit Breaker Program and Medicare. Some Seniors may qualify for these<br />
programs based on income and resources. Our Township Advocate also finds help<br />
for seniors if they need assistance with yard maintenance, snow shoveling and<br />
having the gutters cleaned. Some Seniors may not be able to cook for themselves<br />
so we can assist with Meals On Wheels. If you are a senior or if you know of a<br />
senior that needs help call the Township Senior Advocate at 526-2631.<br />
General Assistance: The General Assistance Program is one of the Township<br />
services that is mandated by law. Our coordinator helps many people who qualify<br />
in our Township that needs assistance in times of hardship. Some of these<br />
services are General Assistance which consists of shelter, medical and food. We