Lake Bluff Letter - August 7, 2020

Lake Bluff Letter

COVID-19 Updates

COVID-19 remains a danger in Lake Bluff. We need everyone's help to keep our community healthy, keep our businesses open, and keep our schools safe.

The 20-29 age group now has the highest case count in Lake County as cases continue to rise. Social gatherings in this age group are a persistent concern, and there remains a 1-in-3 chance that at least one COVID-19 positive individual will be present at a gathering of 25 people in our community (based on Georgia Institute of Technology estimates).
Travel advisory. Lake County Health Department now recommends avoiding all non-essential travel and asks recent travelers voluntarily self-quarantine for 14 days upon their return if they did not follow safe behaviors. Staying home is the best way to protect yourself and others from getting sick.
Do your part. The best way to stop the spread of COVID-19 is to continue to avoid social gatherings; wear a face covering as much as you can; and to stay at least six feet from people outside your household as much as you can. You may not know if you are spreading COVID-19, and you certainly may not know if someone else does until it's too late.

Village and Community Updates

BILL ASSISTANCE. ComEd offers additional assistance to families who may be unable to pay their electric bill.
WHO LET THE DOGS OUT? Earlier this month, over 70 dogs were "unleashed" on the streets of Lake Bluff. Learn some more and take a tour to see them all.
ANOTHER BRICK IN THE... WALKWAY. This is the last week to order your Lake Bluff 125 commemorative brick. The order deadline is August 15.

Board and Committee Actions

For more information, visit the Village's meeting packets and videos page. Agendas and meeting materials are typically available the Friday before a meeting; videos within a week after the meeting; and minutes after they are approved at the next meeting of the public body. Not all meetings are recorded on video.

Due to the COVID-19 emergency, meetings are primarily virtual. Click here for details on the format and how to participate.

Recent Architectural Board of Review Meeting (Tuesday, August 4, 7 p.m.). The ABR:

Approved new signage for downtown tenant spaces in the Center Avenue Partners building (28 E. Center Ave. through 49 E. Scranton Ave.).
Recommended the Village Board approve site plan changes to Village Hall including the addition of brick pavers, landscaping, and a bench.
Recommended the Village Board approve site plan changes to Sunrise Park including brick pavers, stairs, lighting, and bicycle racks.

Recent Committee-of-the-Whole Special Meeting (Thursday, August 6, 7 p.m.). The Village Board reviewed proposed regulations for use of the Village Green for special events, as well as changes to the Village Code to protect public safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, the changes would make it a public nuisance (punishable by fine) to violate public health orders or intentionally or recklessly engage in activity that promotes the spread of contagious or infectious diseases.

Upcoming Committee-of-the-Whole Meeting (August 10, 6 p.m.). The Committee-of-the-Whole will discuss proposed revisions to the Village's Historic Preservation Ordinance.

Upcoming Village Board Meeting (August 10, 7 p.m.). The Village Board will consider:

Extending the Village's declaration of emergency.
Temporary authorization to hire an additional police officer due to an anticipated vacancy.
Site plan changes to Village Hall including the addition of brick pavers, landscaping, and a bench.
Site plan changes to Sunrise Park including brick pavers, stairs, lighting, and bicycle racks.
Adopting regulations regarding the use of Village property for special events and to protect public safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, the changes would make it a public nuisance (punishable by fine) to violate public health orders or intentionally or recklessly engage in activity that promotes the spread of contagious or infectious diseases.

Upcoming Historic Preservation Commission Meeting (August 12, 7 p.m.). The Historic Preservation Commission will discuss proposed revisions to the Village's Historic Preservation Ordinance.

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