Residents can keep up to date on what is happening in the City of O’Fallon by logging onto our Official City Website at www.ofallon.org
The New Business Corner
Following is a listing of new businesses that have located in O’Fallon between September and November 2004:
· American TV, 1237 Central Park Drive
· Blimpie Subs & Salads, 1530 W. Hwy. 50
· East Gate, 200 Southview Plaza
· The Ginger Shop, 108 W. State Street
· JFK Furniture Consignment, 102 State Street
· John’s Premium Car Wash and Quick Lube, 913 W. Hwy. 50
· KI Elements Wellness Spa, Inc., 852 Cambridge Blvd.
· Lagoonamagoo Toys, 1171 Greenmount Road
· Little Gym of O’Fallon, 1931 W. Hwy 50
· Pantheon Galleries, Inc., 1941 W. Hwy. 50
· Reflections Hair Studio, Ltd., 119 W. State Street
· SC Kiosks, Inc., 1350 W. Hwy. 50
· Thips Thai Cuisine, 701 W. Hwy. 50
Buying or Selling a Home or Commercial Property?
The Planning and Zoning Department would like to pass on a friendly reminder to our home/property owners that the City of O'Fallon has a Property Maintenance Program. This program was adopted in 1991 for residential structures and in 2000 for commercial structures. In the event a residence or commercial business changes ownership or occupancy after a two year time period, it is required to be inspected by the City. The purpose of this inspection is to ensure the safety of the dwelling unit or structure and for the new tenant/owner. It is the responsibility of the current owner to follow the proper procedures for having the home/business inspected and completed for
issuance of the Occupancy Permit.
The procedure is as follows:
· Submit an application through the Planning and Zoning Department (P & Z), 2nd floor of City Hall or via the internet at www.ofallon.org. The application consists of the property address in question, the owner’s information, the tenant information (if applicable), a signature and a $35 fee.
· Schedule the inspection within 30 days from receipt of the application by calling the P & Z Department at 624-4500, ext. 1215. The inspection generally takes about 20-30 minutes. Please contact the above office for a checklist of the items to be inspected.
· If the property passes the initial inspection, the inspector will issue an Occupancy Permit at that time. If the property has areas of concern, a report will be sent to the owner informing him/her of the non-compliant items and will allow a 30-day time period to make the necessary repairs. Once the repairs are completed, please call the office to schedule a re-inspection.
· The Occupancy Permit will be issued once the non-compliant items within the property have been corrected and are approved by the inspector during the re-inspection.
If there should be any further questions, please contact the P & Z office, and thank you in advance for your cooperation and participation in the Property Maintenance Program.
Missed the Last City Council Meeting?
You still have the opportunity to see your local government at work and keep up to date on what is happening in your City.
Council meetings are re-aired on O’Fallon’s Cable Channel 10 every Tuesday at 7 p.m. and every Wednesday at noon.
City Talk, our new talk show, is aired immediately following the re-airing of the Council Meeting. The show features a special guest each month who will be discussing the current happenings around town as well as providing important information to residents about City services. This is a show you won’t want to miss!
For generations, O’Fallon Township High School District 203 has maintained a tradition of educational excellence. But there are very real challenges ahead — and now, more than ever, the community’s input is key.
EXCEL203 (EXcellence Continues with Everyone Learning) is an inclusive, citizen-led effort. Since September, the group has been studying the growth challenges facing OTHS and working to create a viable future facilities plan. Through a series of Open Houses, you’re invited to learn more about the impact of the growing enrollment ahead and offer feedback regarding OTHS planning.
EXCEL203 OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE
Wednesday, January 5, Central 104, 5 – 8 p.m.
Thursday, January 6, Governor French, 5 – 8 p.m.
Saturday, January 8, Shiloh Middle School, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Sunday, January 9, St. Clare School, 1 - 4 p.m.
Wednesday, January 12, Fulton Jr. High School, 5 – 8 p.m.
Drop in Any Time!
Parents and community members are invited to attend any Open House session and come and go at any time. Each Open House will include presentations about the information studied by EXCEL203 and offer an opportunity for dialogue with Community Facilitators and others serving as hosts at various informational stations. After visiting the stations, attendees will have the opportunity to complete a comment form.
For More Information: 618.632.3507 x210
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