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1. What improvements will be made to the water system with joining the Grand Prairie Water Commission (GPWC)?
2. How is water allocated with the Grand Prairie Water Commission? Can that allocation amount be adjusted over time, or is it a limited amount?
3. In the event of a disruption in service from the Grand Prairie Water Commission, would the Village be able to use its existing wells for a water source?
4. What is the cost of joining the Grand Prairie Water Commission?
5. What treatment and/or maintenance will the Village need to do on water from Lake Michigan?
6. Is there a possibility that experts are wrong on the timeline for the aquifers to be depleted?
7. What will happen to the homes that are currently on wells?
8. When will we begin receiving Lake Michigan water? When will residents notice a change in their water rates?
9. What other advantages of using Lake Michigan as a water source are there?

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1. When are the Village Board meetings?
2. When are the Planning and Zoning Commission meetings held?
3. Where are meetings held?
4. Are meetings open to the public?
5. Who is on the Planning and Zoning Commission?

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1. What inspections are required for a deck?
2. What inspections are required for a fence?
3. What inspections are required for a swimming pool?
4. Do I need a permit to install an in ground swimming pool?
5. I am installing an inflatable temporary swimming pool, do I need a permit?
6. What inspections are required for a lawn sprinkler?
7. What flat work requires a permit?
8. Do I need a permit for a patio?
9. Do I need a permit for a shed?

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1. Am I allowed to run a business out of my home?
2. How many animals can I have on my property?
3. What is the zoning classification of a property in Channahon?
4. Where can I get a copy of the Village’s Zoning District Regulations?

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1. What is the sales tax rate for Channahon?
2. How can I obtain the Village of Channahon’s Tax Exempt Number?
3. Where can I find budget information about the Village?

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1. What are the hours of operation?
2. How can I contact someone at the Village?
3. What is the fax number?
4. What is your mailing address?

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1. How do I obtain a business license/registration?
2. Do I need a business license if I am running a business out of my home?
3. What is the fee or a business license?
4. Do I need to register my vending machines? (pop, gum ball machines, etc.)
5. How can I obtain a liquor license?
6. What is the fee for a liquor license?
7. How long is the liquor license good for?
8. Is the liquor license transferable?
9. What is a one-day liquor license?

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1. Solicitor questions?
2. Who do I call for odor complaints?
3. I am going on vacation, will the police check on my house?

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1. What do I do if I have a wild animal problem?
2. What should I do if I found or lost a pet?
3. Do I need to obtain a tag for my pet?
4. What happens if I lose the tag for my pet?
5. When are the pet tags available?
6. Is there a late fee involved if the tag is not obtained by the end of January?
7. My pet’s vaccination is not due until the spring time, can I still get the tag?

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1. What is considered an abandoned vehicle?
2. What are the curfew hours?
3. What are the child passenger safety seat requirements?
4. My vehicle was ticketed (snow). Why?

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1. What does the Village do for mosquito control?
2. Why doesn’t the Village spray for mosquitoes?

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1. Who do I notify if a street light is out?
2. What is the Village’s procedure for snow plowing?
3. What do I do if a snow plow has hit my mailbox?
4. What can I do about my broken sidewalk?

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1. Are there any watering restrictions in summer?
2. Can I get a deduct meter for my lawn sprinkling system?
3. When do you perform hydrant flushing and what precautions should I take?
4. What is the hardness of my water if I am on Public Water Supply?
5. I have a question about my septic system, who should I contact?
6. Why does the water look milky when I fill up a clear glass from the sink?
7. When the ice in my drink melts, there is stuff on the bottom of my glass. Is there something wrong?
8. What can I do if my sump pump runs all the time?

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1. I live on a corner lot, can I plant something at the corner of my lot?
2. What is the process for removing a dead or disease tree in the parkway?
3. My tree in the parkway is dead. Does the Village replace it?
4. Who can answer questions about tree and shrub diseases or insect infestations?
5. Will the Village pick up tree branches after a storm?

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1. Why didn’t they pick up my refuse or recycling?
2. How do I dispose of yard waste?
3. How do we prepare yard waste for pick up?
4. How do I obtain or replace my existing refuse tote?
5. How do I dispose of a couch or any other large item?
6. How do I dispose of an appliance?
7. Where can you recycle electronics?
8. Is there a compactor and where is it located?
9. How do you dispose of your Christmas Trees?
10. How do I know my designated refuse & recycling collection day?
11. What holidays does Environmental Recycling & Disposal observe?

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1. Is my refuse pickup day going to change when Environmental takes over?
2. What should I do with my Waste Management carts?
3. What is the rate for refuse services with Environmental?
4. What cart sizes does Environmental Recycling & Disposal offer? Are there different prices for different cart sizes?
5. How does the new yard waste program work with Environmental?
6. Can I receive a credit for any unused Waste Management stickers I still have after April 30, 2020?
7. Are there any discounts available for senior citizens or disabled US military veterans?
8. What color are the new carts from Environmental?
9. Will I be billed by Environmental Recycling & Disposal or the Village of Channahon for refuse?
10. Who do I contact for non-billing questions about my refuse service?
11. I am a 100% disabled veteran. How do I get the associated discount for my monthly refuse?

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1. What are the current water and sewer rates?
2. What are the current refuse rates?
3. Why is my water bill so high?
4. What is the balance of my utility bill?
5. I am moving how do I close my account?
6. Did you receive my utility bill payment?
7. I have an unpaid balance on my utility bill and I paid last month’s bill one day late?
8. I just turned 65 years old and would like my senior discount on my refuse, how do I receive it?
9. Do you have an automatic utility billing program?