Rochelle, IL -- Mayor Chet Olson is seeking volunteer members for appointment to the following Boards & Commissions:

Planning & Zoning Commission (2 non-voting openings) -- The Commission's primary duties relate to the Comprehensive Plan, review of development, zoning ordinances and subdivision regulations while serving as an advisory board to the City Council. Meetings are held on the first Monday of each month at 7:00PM at City Hall.

Board of Police & Fire Commissioners (1 opening): The Commission oversees eligibility lists for police and fire appointments and appeals concerning employee disciplinary action. This term ends in July 1, 2012 at which time the member may re-apply for another term. Regular meetings are held on the second Tuesday of March, June, September, and December at 3:00PM in the Police Department.

Stormwater Advisory Commission (1 Opening): The Commission acts as advisors to the City Engineer and the City Council with reference to the operation and control of storm water management matters. The Stormwater Advisory Commission meets four times annually; January, March, June, and September: the second Monday at 5:00PM. The current vacancy is for term ending July 1, 2014.

To be eligible you must be a registered voter. Applications can be picked up at City Hall in the City Clerk's office.

Washington, DC – Chet Olson, Mayor of Rochelle, Illinois has been appointed to the National League of Cities' (NLC) 2012 Information Technology and Communications Steering Committee. The Information Technology and Communications committee is responsible for developing policy positions on issues involving telecommunications and information systems, cable TV, phone services, spectrum issues, communications tower siting, universal service, broadcasting, and defense of city rights-of-way from degradation caused by installation of communications facilities.

"The National League of Cities is a very professional organization and I am very proud to serve on their ITC Steering Committee to represent the Cities, Counties in the Region and the State of Illinois."

As a member of the committee, Chet Olson will play a key role in shaping NLC's policy positions, while advocating on behalf of America's cities and towns on Capitol Hill, with the Administration, and at home.

The chair of this year's Information Technology and Communications Steering Committee is M. Christopher Whitley, Mayor Pro Tem, High Point, NC. Serving as this year's vice chairs are Larry Kitchens, Council Member, Hurst, TX., and Pat Miner, Mayor Pro Tem, Plano, TX.

For more information on NLC's other committees and councils, visit http://www.nlc.org/influence-federal-policy/policy-committees.

The National League of Cities is the nation's oldest and largest organization devoted to strengthening and promoting cities as centers of opportunity, leadership and governance. NLC is a resource and advocate for 19,000 cities, towns and villages, representing more than 218 million Americans.

The Parade:

10:00 am in front of City Hall on 6th Street.

9:30 am line up.

Parade Route:

6th St. North to 6th Ave.,

6th Ave. East to Lincoln Hwy.

South on Lincoln Hwy. to Lincoln Ave.

West on Lincoln Ave. to 9th St.

North on 9th St. to 10th Ave.

West on 10th Ave. to Cooper Park.

Food Vendors at Noon:

Moose Men (Pork Chop Sandwiches)

Moose Women (Beverages, Chips, Candy Bars)

Grace United Church Youth Group (Beverages)

Music:

8:00 pm - Municipal Band

Fireworks:

9:30 pm (Dusk)

The Rochelle Municipal Band has announced 2011 Concert Dates.  Concerts are held at the Band Shell at Atwood Park.

Mayor Chet Olson has announced that offices at City Hall and RMU Customer Service will be closed on Wednesday February 2. These closures do not apply to Public Safety and Emergency Services such as Police, Fire, Streets, and Utilities.