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Campton Hills to lose Fire Protection Services?

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Mortgage and Lending with Cherry Creek Mortgage Illinois Residential Mortgage License LMB #0005759 Cherry Creek Mortgage NMLS #: 3001 NMLS ID# 158606

According to the Kane County Chronicle, a bunch of residents went to the St. Charles Countryside Fire Protection District meeting Monday night to find out about "the district's future" even though the trustees weren't quite ready to give any particular direction!

"I know there are concerns, but we will address those concerns on Wednesday," board President Jim Gaffney said, referencing a special meeting planned at 10 a.m. in Campton Hills.


A MEETING IS SET WITH THE SHORTEST OF NOTICE FOR

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24TH, 2010 AT

40W304 LaFOX ROAD, SUITE C IN WASCO CAMPTON HILLS

According to the staff writer for the Chronicle:

City of St. Charles officials said last week the district has indicated it might stop contracting services from the city when its agreement expires April 30. Monday, the trustees said they gave Tri-City Ambulance - the organization that provides ambulance service to governmental bodies such as Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles - notice last spring indicating the district is researching other service options.


According to the article most people are worried about the quality and lack of services that will come as a result of hiring outside service providers.  The truth is....no plan has been communicated.  Go figure!

Pretty aprapo.....or shall I say, business as usual if it happens in "CAMPTON HILLS!"

One more way that our property values get driven down.....Amazing isn't it?

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Comments (4)

Marchel Peterson
Results Realty - Spring, TX
Spring TX Real Estate E-Pro

Larry, Our area uses a volunteer fire department and it works GREAT!  It is a combination of paid and volunteer positions.  I'm not sure if that would be an option.  If you do a google search using Spring TX volunteer fire department it will come up.

Nov 23, 2010 03:54 PM
William J. Archambault, Jr.
The Real Estate Investment Institute - Houston, TX

That should make fire insurance a Little costly.

Bill

Nov 23, 2010 03:56 PM
Larry Bettag
Cherry Creek Mortgage Illinois Residential Mortgage License LMB #0005759 Cherry Creek Mortgage NMLS #: 3001 - Saint Charles, IL
Vice-President of National Production

Marchel.....our local "Campton Hills" is a newly created mess.  They call it government, but the reality is, it's anything but government.  In fairness to the Campton Kronies....this particular issue wasn't caused by them, per se, but it sure fits their prior mistakes!

William.....don't even get me started!  Thanks for stopping by!

Nov 23, 2010 04:01 PM
Leslie Ebersole
Swanepoel T3 Group - Saint Charles, IL
I help brokers build businesses they love.

Hi Larry: the last time I dipped my toe in these waters I felt the full force of the fire hoses, so I'll be careful (well, careful for me).

What the alternatives are to Tri-City? Elgin? That's what the Village was created to avoid...and now they're calling a meeting on Thanksgiving Eve to discuss this? I don't blame you for being worried.

Regarding home values: the relo companies are becoming more strict about their advice to buyers: if a home is located in a subdivision or community with current or possible future litigation then the buyer should be aware that the employer and relo company may not guarantee a future buy out. At least one deal I know well was killed on a Fox Mill buy after the home inspection and appraisal had been conducted and paid for. This kind of problem percolates through the agent population and can't be good for sellers located in these areas.

Residents of Wasco, unincorporated St. Charles, Village of Campton Hills should be aware of these long term issues with how their government goes about business.

Nov 23, 2010 04:16 PM