2019 Summer
From the desk of Commissioner Del Mar:
Currently we are in the process or resurfacing our material yard at the Road District Garage. This site shelters our equipment and vehicles used to maintain the public right of way. We also process the yard waste and storm damage into compost and stockpile materials such as stone, black dirt and salt at this facility. Next year we anticipate resurfacing the southern half of Plum Grove Estates Subdivision located in the southeast corner of the Township. During the year before the paving project, we will survey the roadways for drainage concerns and will work to make any corrections needed to ensure positive drainage. Stormwater drainage is a key component to the design, function and longevity of the roadway pavement. To protect our roadway, it is necessary to have the correct drainage. Premature failure of the asphalt pavement and granular subbase may occur if stormwater is not conveyed away from the roadway. At Palatine Township Road District, we carefully install and maintain curb and gutter systems, storm sewers, open ditches as well as any cross culverts under driveways and roadways.
Besides roadway and drainage maintenance, a few of the additional services and programs that are offered through Palatine Township Road District are the yard waste program, free compost availability, tire amnesty and creek cleaning coordination. This past spring, we held our annual tire amnesty program. We collected over 400 tires from the residents of Palatine Township. The collection days prevent tires from being “fly dumped” on the side of the road, in open areas and in ditches and creeks where they can become breeding grounds for mosquitoes, unsightly landscape, mowing problems, not to mention flooding concerns during the summer months.
As we enter the summer months, we typically experience a couple strong storms with winds that cause downed trees. After these powerful storms pass, Palatine Township road crews are dispatched to ensure that any obstructed roadways have been cleared. Once accomplished, road crews can focus on collecting storm damage from private properties. If you live in the INCORPORATED areas of Palatine, Inverness or Rolling Meadows, call your municipality as they will schedule a pick up based on the extent of damage. If you experience a downed tree due to a storm event and live in the UNICORPORATED area, please call to schedule a pickup. We will only collect storm damage if the debris has been placed with branch or cut side facing the edge of the street. If you have small brush or branches, please tie them with twine in bundles 4 ft. or less in length and 2 ft. or less in diameter. By doing so, they will be more manageable for disposal and we will be able to assist your neighbors more effectively and efficiently.
Furthermore, through coordination efforts with other governmental agencies the Road District works cooperatively with the Small Streams Maintenance Program (SSMP) of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD). These crews have provided a valuable service by removing debris from creeks, streams and waterways. The success of the SSMP depends on this cooperation and coordination among all communities to efficiently & respectfully manage the waterways.
Finally, at the Road District, we have an experienced, skilled crew that are fully capable to maintain your infrastructure needs. It is and always shall be a pleasure to serve you. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at 847.358.6336.
