Coming Soon – Nicor Gas Meter Modernization
As part of Meter Modernization deployment, Nicor Gas will be installing small, two-way communication devices on existing natural gas meters throughout your community. These two-way communication devices feature state-of-the-art technology that will automate the meter reading process by collecting natural gas usage information and securely sending it to Nicor Gas.
Within the coming months, Nicor Gas, along with our qualified contractor 3P Utility Services – Tribus Services, will begin deployment of the Meter Modernization project in your community. 3P Utility Services – Tribus Services will have appropriate identification. The device installation will take 10-15 minutes for most residential or regular sized meters, and may take up to 30 minutes on large commercial or rotary meters. If we can safely access a customer’s natural gas meter, they do not need to be present for the installation. If a customer has an indoor meter, they will be contacted to schedule an appointment.
Garbage Pick-Up
Garbage is collected on Tuesday of each week. Garbage must be at the curb by 6:00 a.m. NO grass clippings or garden waste can be put into garbage for pick-up.
Recycling
Newspaper recycling is available at the recycling container on Front Street. There is a separate bin for clothing donations.
Town Clean-Up Day
The purpose of clean-up day is to provide a pick-up for small household items to be disposed of that cannot be set out for garbage pick-up. This service is not intended for disposal of large demolition construction projects, clearing the contents of a residence, paint, tires, or hazardous chemicals.
The following electronics are banned from this and any pick up: televisions, monitors, printers, computers (laptops, notebooks, netbooks, tablets), electronic keyboards, fax machines, videocassette recorders, portable digital music players, digital video game consoles, small-scale servers, scanners, electronic mice, digital converter boxes, cable receivers, satellite receivers, and digital video disk recorders*
*Please do NOT put items out until the evening prior to clean-up day.
Water Department Billing
Water bills are mailed quarterly: January 1st, April 1st, July 1st and October 1st. The due date is the 30th of the billing month. Any bill unpaid after the 30th receives a 10% late fee or a $10 late fee, whichever is greater. If the account is unpaid by the due date stated on the second notice, water service will be terminated. A $50 turn-on fee is charged to reinstate service, and a $100 deposit will also be charged! Payments can be made at the Benson branch of the Flanagan State Bank or mailed to the Benson Water Department, P.O. Box 422.
Mowing
Grass clippings are not to be mowed into the street
Animals
Please abide to the several ordinances that relate to animals including, but are not limited to: barking dogs, leashing animals, and animals running at large. Copies of the ordinances are available at the village hall or on this website.
Hydrant Flushing
Hydrants are flushed twice each year. Please note water may be discolored; however it is safe for consumption. It is advised NOT to do laundry during this time. Notices are published in the Woodford County Journal and posted at the Village of Benson Post Office and the Flanagan State Bank.
Zoning
PERMIT FIRST! Prior to any construction, please contact the village board for a building permit. Permits are required for any type of structure (including but not limited to house, additions, decks, utility shops, fences, and carports.)
As part of Meter Modernization deployment, Nicor Gas will be installing small, two-way communication devices on existing natural gas meters throughout your community. These two-way communication devices feature state-of-the-art technology that will automate the meter reading process by collecting natural gas usage information and securely sending it to Nicor Gas.
Within the coming months, Nicor Gas, along with our qualified contractor 3P Utility Services – Tribus Services, will begin deployment of the Meter Modernization project in your community. 3P Utility Services – Tribus Services will have appropriate identification. The device installation will take 10-15 minutes for most residential or regular sized meters, and may take up to 30 minutes on large commercial or rotary meters. If we can safely access a customer’s natural gas meter, they do not need to be present for the installation. If a customer has an indoor meter, they will be contacted to schedule an appointment.
Garbage Pick-Up
Garbage is collected on Tuesday of each week. Garbage must be at the curb by 6:00 a.m. NO grass clippings or garden waste can be put into garbage for pick-up.
Recycling
Newspaper recycling is available at the recycling container on Front Street. There is a separate bin for clothing donations.
Town Clean-Up Day
The purpose of clean-up day is to provide a pick-up for small household items to be disposed of that cannot be set out for garbage pick-up. This service is not intended for disposal of large demolition construction projects, clearing the contents of a residence, paint, tires, or hazardous chemicals.
The following electronics are banned from this and any pick up: televisions, monitors, printers, computers (laptops, notebooks, netbooks, tablets), electronic keyboards, fax machines, videocassette recorders, portable digital music players, digital video game consoles, small-scale servers, scanners, electronic mice, digital converter boxes, cable receivers, satellite receivers, and digital video disk recorders*
*Please do NOT put items out until the evening prior to clean-up day.
Water Department Billing
Water bills are mailed quarterly: January 1st, April 1st, July 1st and October 1st. The due date is the 30th of the billing month. Any bill unpaid after the 30th receives a 10% late fee or a $10 late fee, whichever is greater. If the account is unpaid by the due date stated on the second notice, water service will be terminated. A $50 turn-on fee is charged to reinstate service, and a $100 deposit will also be charged! Payments can be made at the Benson branch of the Flanagan State Bank or mailed to the Benson Water Department, P.O. Box 422.
Mowing
Grass clippings are not to be mowed into the street
Animals
Please abide to the several ordinances that relate to animals including, but are not limited to: barking dogs, leashing animals, and animals running at large. Copies of the ordinances are available at the village hall or on this website.
Hydrant Flushing
Hydrants are flushed twice each year. Please note water may be discolored; however it is safe for consumption. It is advised NOT to do laundry during this time. Notices are published in the Woodford County Journal and posted at the Village of Benson Post Office and the Flanagan State Bank.
Zoning
PERMIT FIRST! Prior to any construction, please contact the village board for a building permit. Permits are required for any type of structure (including but not limited to house, additions, decks, utility shops, fences, and carports.)
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