Q. What is the phone number of the Village of Chatham municipal building
A. (217) 483-2451
Q. When does the Village Board regularly meet?
A. They meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Chatham Municipal Building, 117 E. Mulberry.
Q. What are the standard residential electric rates?
A. The Village charges $0.077 per kilowatt hour plus a $3.00 meter charge.
Q. What would qualify a person for the senior citizen electric rate?
A. A person has to be 62 years or older and no one in the residence can be employed. Then a 10% discount is applicable.
Q. What is the standard residential water rate?
A. The Village charges an $15.51 minimum for up to 2,000 gallons usage. Any usage over the minimum is charged at a rate of $3.71 per 1000 gallons..
Q. Does the Village have a dog control ordinance?
A. Yes, Ordinance 96-88 pertains to dog control. No dog is able to run at large. If the dog is picked up by the Sangamon County Animal Control officer, a fine of $50.00 - $100.00 will be applied before the dog is released.
Q. Is burning permitted within the Village of Chatham?
A. No
Q. What are the rules and regulations regarding the Chatham cemeteries?
A. The most common rules are posted at Chatham Memorial Cemetery on the North side of Walnut. Ordinance 93-58 is available at the Village Office.
Q. Is it necessary to have a fence around a swimming pool?
A. Yes, all swimming pools are required to be fenced in. The fence shall be a minimum of 4 feet in height.
Q. When are utility bills due?
A. Utility bills are always due on the 15th of each month.
Q. What is the location and hours of the Utility office?
A. The utility office is located at 116 E. Mulberry, across the street from the Municipal building. Office hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., Monday through Friday. A night depository box is available for after hour payments.
