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Taya Smith Appointed to Village Board
10/3/2022
The Greenview Village Board voted on Monday, October 3, 2022, to approve the appointment of Taya Smith as a Trustee, filling a vacancy created when former Trustee Sarah Heavner resigned. Taya has been a long-standing supporter of the Village Park, and as part of her Trustee duties, immediately takes on the chairmanship of the Park, Enertainment, and Trees committee. She will receive other committee appointments at the next Village Board meeting.
Taya resides in Greenview with her husband, Kyle, and three children.
Welcome to the Board, Taya!
Sewer Update
9/13/2022
The most recent bids on a Village sewer system were deemed cost-prohibitive for residents based upon recent Census and income data. Opportunities for grants are currently being explored by the engineering company that designed a wastewater system for Greenview.
Village Dump Rules
9/12/2022
ONLY yard waste, natural landscaping materials, sticks and branches are allowed at the Greenview Village Dump. Absolutely NO garbage, bicycles, appliances or any thing other than yard waste is allowed. In the event that the gate is locked, please contact Village Hall or any Trustee. Do not dump anything in front of the gate or outside. The dump is under now surveillance and the Village will pursue prosecution for those who violate the rules.
Labor Day Prep Awards
9/8/2022
Many thanks to the Greenview student and staff volunteers who worked ahead of the Labor Day Celebration to clean, prep and paint our Pavilion, picnic tables and street corners. The crew worked seamlessly and earned some hours toward high school public service requirements. Great job!!
HOW MUCH WATER DO YOU USE AT HOME????
9/6/2022
Most people don't realize how much water an average person uses doing everyday activities. The information below was given out by the USGS (A Division of the Department of Interior)and from HD Supply Waterworks. The numbers below are approximations and vary based on age/size of appliance.
Charlotte Wohler Named 2022 Greenview Citizen of the Year
8/15/2022
At the August 15th Village Board meeting, Charlotte Wohler was honored by President Kevin Curry as the 2022 Greenview Citizen of the Year.
Water Rate Increase
7/6/2022
The Village of Greenview works diligently to hold costs down for customers. However, due to fuel surcharges, the costs of providing clean drinking water and maintaining the wells, pumps, tower, and lines, it is necessary to create water use categories and increase rates. The new rates will be reflected on August 2022 billing.
John Holt Retires as Police Chief
4/30/2022
After celebrating 25 years of service to the community of Greenview, Officer John Holt has retired as the Chief of Police. Holt's retirement is voluntary and honorable; his career marked by devoted service and gentle guidance. The Village of Greenview wish Holt a restful but active retirement!
Mental Health Mobile Crisis Response Launched in Menard County
4/19/2022
INTERVENTION IN REAL TIME
People of all ages within Menard County who are experiencing a mental health crisis are now being served by the Memorial Health Mobile Crisis Response (MCR) initiative. MCR operates 24 hours a day/7 days a week/365 days a year. THERE IS NO FEE.
Jamie Booth Joins Village Board
4/18/2022
At the April 18, 2022 meeting, the Greenview Village Board voted to install Jamie Booth as a Village Trustee, replacing the vacancy created by the resignation of Ray VanCleve. Jamie has lived in the Village since 1999 and is dedicated to serving his neighbors!
Sewer Update
6/17/2021
The sewer project bids were opened approximately a month ago and those bids came in over budget, and the monthly costs to the residents were not feasible. So instead of scrapping the entire project, the board voted to do a redesign of the system to try to bring the costs down so that we can have a quality system, that meets USDA & EPA guidelines, and will keep things affordable for the residents.
UPDATE ON VILLAGE SEWER SYSTEM
1/25/2021
The progress on the city-wide sewer system in Greenview has been slow, but it is starting to pick up steam. The plans have been completed with the layout and the treatment plant and paperwork is being completed. We are currently waiting on some permitting from the Illinois EPA defining the classification of our sewer system before certain things can be completed and the project can go out to bid. With that being said, the Village Board, adopted ordinance #553 on January 18th, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF UP TO $4,892,000 SEWERAGE SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS OF THE VILLAGE OF GREENVIEW, MENARD COUNTY, ILLINOIS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEFRAYING THE COST OF ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING AND EXTENDING SEWERAGE FACILITIES, AND RELATED MATTERS. A copy of this ordinance was posted in the Springfield Journal Register on 01/24/2021 and can be viewed at Village Hall or viewed online at www.thevillageofgreenview.com.