FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT POSTING
The purpose of the Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) is to ensure that all persons are entitled to full and complete information regarding the affairs of government, and the official acts and policies of those who represent them as public officials (5 ILCS 140/1). Pursuant to FOIA, the following information is made available to the general public:
BACKGROUND ABOUT THE VILLAGE OF HOMER
PURPOSE: The Village of Homer is a local government with responsibility for orderly growth, development and the provision of services for its citizens. Village codes, ordinances and directives identify responsibilities and services. The primary goal of the Village is to accomplish these responsibilities and services effectively and efficiently while upholding the highest level of ethical conduct and standards
OFFICE: The contact information for the offices of The Village of Homer is:
500 E Second St
Homer, IL 61849
Phone: 217-896-2521
Fax: 217-896-2559
Email: villageofhomer@gmail.com
The Village of Homer currently employs approximately 2 full-time and 8 part-time employees. A block diagram of the Village of Homer functional subdivisions is attached as Exhibit 1.
BUDGET: The total amount of the Village of Homer operating budget for this fiscal year is $1,002,214.
PROCEDURE FOR REQUESTING INFORMATION AND PUBLIC RECORDS FROM THE VILLAGE OF HOMER
FOIA REQUESTS: Any person may obtain public records for inspection or copying by submitting a completed Public Records Request form (Exhibit 2) or a written request to any of the below designated FOIA Officers for the Village of Homer. The Village of Homer will respond to all FOIA requests in accordance with the procedures set forth in FOIA and all other applicable federal and state laws.
FOIA OFFICERS: All FOIA requests to the Village of Homer should be given to the following FOIA Officer:
Sharon Jeffers: Village Clerk
500 E Second St
Homer, IL 61849
Phone: 217-896-2521
Fax: 217-896-2559
Email: villageofhomer@gmail.com
COPY COSTS: Except when a fee is otherwise fixed by statute, the Village of Homer will charge the following rates for copies of requested records:
TYPE OF DOCUMENT FEE
Black and white, letter or legal sized copies:
No charge for the first 50 pages and 15 cents per page thereafter
Color copies and odd-sized copies (letter up to 11” x 17”):
50 cents per page for the first 500 pages and 45 cents per page thereafter
Black and White 24” x 36”:
$1.00 a page
Color 24” x 36” and other oversized copies:
The actual cost charged to County by area printers
Computer disc, tape-cassette, compact disc, and/or any other recording medium:
The actual cost for the computer disc, tape-cassette, compact disc, and/or other recording medium
VILLAGE DEPARTMENTS:
Village Clerk: Sharon Jeffers
500 E Second St
Homer,IL 61849
Phone: 217-896-2521
Fax: 217-896-2559
Email: villageofhomer@gmail.com
Maintenance Department:
Dave Hermes
Bub Miller
500 E Second St
Homer, IL 61849
Phone: 217-896-2521
Fax: 217-896-2559
Water Department:
Billing: Sharon Jeffers
500 E Second St
Homer, IL 61849
Phone: 217-896-2521
Fax: 217-896-2559
Email: villageofhomer@gmail.com
Supervisor: Ed Shirley
500 E Second St
Homer, IL 61849
Phone: 217-896-2521
Fax: 217-896-2559
Sewer Department:
Dave Hermes
Sharon Jeffers
500 E Second St
Homer, IL 61849
Phone: 217-896-2521
Fax: 217-896-2559
Email: villageofhomer@gmail.com
Police Department:
Chief: John Rouse
500 E Second St
Homer, IL 61849
Phone: 217-896-2396
Fax: 217-896-3153
Email: homerpd@gmail.com
Zoning Department:
Administrator: Dave Hermes
500 E Second St
Homer, IL 61849
Phone: 217-896-2521
Fax: 217-896-2559
Library:
Head Librarian: Christine Cunningham
500 E Second St
Homer, IL 61849
Phone: 217-896-2121
Committee Appointments
Finance and Ordinance Committee Building and Parks Committee
Chair: Kevin Knott Chair: Roy Woodmansee
Member: Mike Johnson Member: Susan Forsyth
Member: Guy James Member: Guy James
Responsibilities: Responsibilities:
-Develop Budget (yearly) -Oversee maintenance of all Village
-Review and Sign Bills (monthly) owned property.
-Review and Publish Audit report (yearly) -Develop plans for development and
-Review investments improvement of parks
-Review revenue (tax revenue) -Research funding sources for park
Development.
-Maintain ordinances and keep current -Develop budget for yearly work
-Review and recommend changes (presented in March yearly)
-Review new ordinances and make recommendations
Personnel Committee Water, Sewer, & Drainage Comm.
Chair: Charles Montgomery Chair: Guy James
Member: Kevin Knott Member: Charles Montgomery
Member: Mike Johnson Member: Kevin Knott
Responsibilities: Responsibilities:
-Perform yearly review of employees -Act as liaison between VB and
-Conduct interviews for new hires engineers
-Recommend discipline procedures -Maintain map of Village Water,
-Oversee employee records sewer, and drainage lines
-Make recommendations for
Maintenance and repairs on all lines
-Develop a budget for yearly work
Police and ESDA Committee
Chair: Mike Johnson Streets, Alleys, & Sidewalk Comm.
Member: Roy Woodmansee Chair: Susan Forsyth
Member: Susan Forsyth Member: Roy Woodmansee
Responsibilities Member: Charles Montgomery
-Act as liaison between VB and ESDA Responsibilities
-Review ESDA budget and procedures -Act as a liaison between VB and
-Conduct interviews w/new police hires Village engineers
-Ride with Police on patrol -Make recommendations for
-Recommend new equipment purchases maintenance and repairs
-Develop budget for yearly work