[Trees] Fwd: Utility Tree-Trimming Bill, Pt. 2

[Gretchen E. Knapp]

>
> Date: Wed, 11 Jul 2001 09:44:03 -0500
> To: peoriaareagreens at yahoogroups.com
> From: "Gretchen E. Knapp" <geknapp at davesworld.net>
> Subject: Utility Tree-Trimming Bill, Pt. 2
>
> Howdy once again, concerned citizens!  Here are the highlights of HB 1776 for
> your perusal:
>
> How HB 1776 Affects You and All Power Utilities 
>
> Impact on Property Rights
>
>         *Local city or county tree-trimming ordinances must be followed by
> utility companies.
>
>         *If local tree-trimming ordinances differ from the established
> guidelines set out in the bill (ANSI A300, OSHA), the utility may ask the
>   city/county to pay additional costs.
>
>         *Vegetation management activities by an electric public utility shall
> not alter, trespass upon, or limit the rights of any property owner.
>         (Yes, it sounds vague to me, too!)
>
>         *The utility will notify the mayor or chairman of the county board
> between 21 and 90 days BEFORE tree-trimming begins.
>
>         *Affected customers will be notified directly.
>
>         *Affected property owners will be notified by a published notice in a
> general-circulation newspaper within the area in which the
>         tree-trimming wil occur.
>
>         *Read the entire amended bill (HB 1776) at www.legis.state.il.us
>
> How to Protect Your Property Rights
>
>         +Monitor utility tree-trimming activities in your neighborhood.  Take
> photos.  Get out your camcorder.  Tree-trimming crews have been   sighted in
> Normal around Linden -- is your neighborhood next?
>
>         +Contact Gov. George H. Ryan at 207 Statehouse, Springfield, Il
62706,
> or at governor at state.il.us, or at 217/782-0244, to tell him what         you
> think of HB 1776.  Should he sign it?  You decide.
>
>         +Contact the Illinois Commerce Commission at 527 E. Capitol Ave.,
> Springfield, Il 62701, or call toll-free 800/524-0795 (M-F, 8:30-5:30),      
> or go to www.icc.state.il.us to file a complaint about a utility.  The ICC
> responds in 14 days.
>
>         +In 2000, the ICC reported 376 complaints about Illinois Power, 6450
> about ComEd, and 123 about CILCO.  IP has the smallest customer
>         base of these three.
>
>         +Contact the Citizens Utility Board at 208 S. LaSalle St, Ste 1760,
> Chicago, IL 60604, or call the consumer hotline at 800/559-4445, or go
  to
> www.cuboard.org to file a complaint.  CUB responds in 8 to 10 days.
>
>         +Contact our local state senators and representatives.  Not sure who
> they are?  Go to www.legis.state.il.us to find names and contact
information
> by zip code.
>
>         +Contact your town/city/county representatives and forest preserve
> board.  They need to hear from you so they can act! 


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