A public meeting to discuss water rates was held November 16, 2011 at the Municipal Building. Several concerned citizens were in attendance along with Mayor Handy and four Board of Trustee members. Reasons for the water rate increase were discussed as well as a history of various Ashland water projects. It was agreed to meet again in April, 2012 and review the finance numbers to determine if it would be possible to lower water rates after 1 year use of the new water system. If you haven’t already paid, dog tag renewals are due. The cost, per dog, is $5.00 for a renewal or $7.50 for a tag and registration. Your payment can be made at the Village Office. If you see a street light out, call the Village office (217/476-3317) and we will contact CIPS for repair. The Village will, again this year, have a Christmas Decoration contest. Judging of Christmas decorations will be the evening of December 17, 2011 at 7:00 pm. There will be a first place prize of $50.00 and 8 second place awards of $25.00 each.
First 1,000 gallons Per 1,000 gallons after first 1,000 EPA Testing Fee Minimum monthly charge E-mail: Ashland@casscomm.com
Water $27.50 $14.75 $ 1.05 $39.00
Sewer $10.45 $ 4.40
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Village of Ashland Board Members & Staff: Dave Handy, Mayor Jim Birdsell, Chief of Police Ron Cave, Public Works Director Alicia Hager, Village Treasurer Kitty Mau, Deputy Clerk
Fadra Birdsell, Trustee Stan Fulton, Trustee Seth Thornley, Trustee David Troxell, Trustee Frank Wallace, Trustee Terry Blakeman, Trustee
The Village of Ashland is taking applications for a full-time Village Clerk. Applicants should have word processing and spread sheet experience, as well as knowledge of invoicing, billing and receiving payments. They must also live within the Village limits. Applicants must be available to attend all Village Board meetings, record and transcribe meeting minutes. Cover letter and resume should be submitted to the Village Office by December 5, 2011. The next Village Board Meeting will be December 14, 2011 at 7:00 pm