We would like to share some information with you to help you better understand the way our snow removal system works and to help keep you all safe this winter.
Weather Conditions - The weather plays a huge factor in how long it takes to remove the snow/ice. How much, how long it snows, weight of the snow (wet, heavy snow takes much longer to remove than a few inches of light, fluffy snow) all factor into technique and time. Wind and temperature can also make plowing hard or even impossible to keep roads safe/open in some cases.
Routes - Our drivers have specific routes they are assigned each time it snows. Unfortunately, someone is always first and someone is always last. These routes are laid out to make our snow removal go as quickly as possible.
Mailboxes - Your mailboxes take a beating in the winter from the wet, heavy snow and slush. Your mailbox, by law, should be mounted on a wood post (not steel or brick). Check to make sure it is not starting to decay/rot at or below the ground. Also, make sure the screws or lag bolts are tight that hold it to the post. If your mailbox gets knocked down it will be up to the driver and the road commissioner to determine if it was a result of snow coming off the plow or if the snowplow hit it. If the driver hits your mailbox it will be replaced with a standard wood post and mailbox.
Marking the Edge of Your Yard - Some residents like to mark the edge of the road to keep traffic and snowplows from damaging their yard. If you choose to do so it must be done with fiberglass marking posts (kept one foot off the road to help with the snow removal). Steel posts will not be tolerated. If a steel post gets broken or bent it can do serious damage to tires, undersides of vehicles, snowplows, etc. which the homeowner may be held liable.
Right of Way/Obstructions - The standard right of way in almost all cases is 33 feet from the center of the road way. Any obstructions in the right of way (rocks, landscape material, fences, bushes, etc.) should be removed. If there is any damage caused to a snowplow from obstructions in the right of way the homeowner may be liable.
Cul-de-sacs - If you live in a cul-de-sac, the snow removal procedure goes as follows: During the initial snow the snowplow will make one, sometimes two passes around the outside of the cul-de-sac pushing the snow towards the middle. After the snow has ended and the roads are clear, the snowplow will come back and clean the cul-de-sac. It is up to the determination of the driver where to put the snow in order to make the cleaning of the cul-de-sac the quickest and most economic. Some residents may end up with more snow in their yard than others. If you wish to mark the edge of the road with fiberglass posts, please keep them at least 14 feet apart so the snowplow can push snow in between them without damaging the markers.
Driveways - Unfortunately when plowing snow you will end up with snow at the end of your driveway. Our drivers do what they can to keep this at a minimum. Pushing snow across the road or leaving the snow from your driveway in the road is illegal. If there is damage done to a snowplow or someone’s vehicle, the homeowner can be liable. Also, if you pile snow at the end of your driveway, please do so by putting the snow on the right side of your driveway when you are facing the street. This will minimize the amount that gets knocked back into your driveway when the snowplow goes by.
Stuck Vehicles - If you are out driving in the bad weather and your vehicle becomes stuck, snowplow drivers can not assist in pulling you out. We can not be held liable if we should do damage to your vehicle. You will have to call a tow truck or other option to assist you. If you have any more questions, not addressed here, feel free to contact the township office at 815-544-2029. Please know that your proper preparations will help to avoid problems for all of us. It is the township’s goal to keep the roads as safe as we can for you this winter. Drive safe and think twice before trying to pass a snowplow.
Thank you - Mike Dixon Belvidere, Township Highway Department
Full-Time Deputy Clerk/Recorder Position
The Boone County Clerk and Recorder’s Office is seeking to hire a full-time Deputy Clerk/Recorder. This person will assist in performing the statutory duties of the office including the recording of documents, maintaining vital statistic records, issuing licenses, voter registrations, and assisting with elections. The ideal candidate will have strong computer skills as well as strong communication skills to deal with the public in person and on the phone. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
This position is part of the UAW Local 1268 and the starting wage is $15.00 per hour. Boone County participates in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) and offers a generous benefits package, including: Health insurance, flexible spending accounts, an employee wellness program, term life insurance, supplemental insurance, thirteen (13) holidays, paid time-off (including vacation, personal, and sick leave), and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan.
Qualified candidates please submit a resume and completed application by email to info@boonecountyil.org or by mail to Boone County Administration Office, 1212 Logan Ave, Suite 102, Belvidere, IL 61008.
Applications can be found at www.boonecountyil.gov. The deadline to apply is December 20, 2024.
Boone County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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