Burlington officials are warning residents that town nuisance ordinances will be enforced.

Council members said at last week's meeting that they have been receiving complaints.

"Junk vehicles, garbage, tall weeds, uncut yards, animal excrement - we're going to enforce ordinances," said council president Stan Moore. "Expect a letter outlining action and fines."

"It's ludicrous that the town council has to get on property owners to keep their properties cleaned up," he said.

Moore suggested that the town rent a dumpster for a weekend as a way to help property owners get rid of items that regular trash pickup will not take.

Council member Joe Armstrong expressed his approval for the idea but the council could not come up with a place for the dumpster.

Council members met recently with Dallas Wilson regarding the 2010 Census.

"We would like for the people of Burlington to help us with the Correct Count campaign," said Moore. "It is very important that we get the correct count, our funding will depend on it.

Moore stated that the form is not nearly as invasive as the previous form. "There are only 10 questions," he said.

"The amount of money that Burlington stands to loose is phenomenal over a 10-year period," he added. "We are going to work really hard on this. It's vital that we get this done and done right."

The council also met recently with representatives of the Kankakee-Iroquois Regional Planning Committee (Kirpcy) and Carroll County Economic Development Corp. Executive Director Daryl Smith concerning grant funding.

Moore explained that Kirpcy is a mechanism for the town to secure needed grant funding.

Council member Teddy Huffer said that the park board has expressed concern that budgeted monies are being depleted quickly due to repair expenses at the park caused by vandalism. "There is probably another $600 to $700 needed in repairs," he said.

Marshal Jill Hammond requested that the council provide input on lettering for the new police car. She had a couple of styles from which they could choose.

They all preferred bolder lettering for the new car.

"I want people in town to know our marshal is out and about. They feel safer knowing you are in town doing your job," said Moore.

The council decided to accept sealed bids for the stripped down former police car. A minimum will be set and the car will be properly advertised.

Hammond said that she and the deputy marshal had two case reports, 27 calls for service, two title checks, one criminal arrest, and issued two gun permits in April.

Moore announced the Burlington American Legion will conduct Memorial Day Services on Monday.

"It's a great program," he commented. "People in Burlington should plan to attend."

The next meeting will be June 9 at 7 p.m. in the town office.