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Apartment Handbook.

Section 6

VI. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  1. Tornadoes and Severe Weather
    It is important for you to be aware of changing weather conditions so that you will know when severe weather may affect you. One of the easiest ways to do this is to listen to local radio stations, which give periodic weather bulletins during severe weather. The following is a list of local radio stations that give severe weather information:

    Local radio stations with severe weather information
    WJBCAM (1230 On Your Dial)
    WBNQFM (101.5 On Your Dial)
    WGLTFM (89.1 On Your Dial)
    WIHNFM (96.7 On Your Dial)
    WBWN (104.1 On Your Dial)

    If a tornado is likely to strike the campus, the steam whistle on the Heating Plant and the sirens in Normal and Bloomington will sound. If the tornado warning is issued, it means to seek shelter immediately. Leave the upper floor of the building; move near an interior support wall of a ground floor apartment. When possible, use heavy furniture, such as a large desk, to shield yourself from falling and flying debris.
    See the brochure, "What to do in Case of a Tornado" provided in your move-in packet, for additional information.
  2. Parking
    1. Registration concerning the use of vehicles applies to all residents of Apartment Living Complexes.
    2. Two permits per apartment are available to residents of Cardinal Court and Shelbourne apartments occupied by a married couple or by two non-related singles. The cost of each permit is $10.00 per year. The permit is valid from August 15 through the following August 15 and is issued at the Parking Services Office, 709 N Main. An apartment lease must be presented when securing a permit. Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., Monday through Friday.
    3. It is the responsibility of the Resident to renew the permit. Vehicles may not park in the apartment complex area unless a current permit is properly displayed.
    4. Visitors must have a "Visitors Parking Permit" to park in the area. One permit per apartment is available in your apartment or from the Complex Community Aide. If two or more visitors need a permit at the same time, temporary permits may be obtained from the Parking Services Office during the hours listed above. After those hours, the permits may be obtained at the Illinois State University Police Station, 105 Nelson Smith Building. That office is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The door on the north side of the building is the only door open after 4:15 p.m.
    5. Parking and driving on the lawns is prohibited.
    6. Motorcycles must park in areas posted "Motorcycle Parking" a decal is not required.
    7. The complexes have speed bumps that require speed reduction to one mile per hour (1 mph).
  3. Windows and Balconies
    1. Tenants are expected to keep porches and balconies clear of all obstructions and clean at all times and to remove snow and ice from sidewalks and balconies.
    2. Residents shall not permit anything to be thrown from the balconies and windows. Nor shall they permit the dusting or shaking of mops, brooms, or any other cleaning material from the balconies and windows.
    3. The sidewalks and balconies are to be kept free of boxes, large charcoal burners, charcoal lighter, bikes, chairs, or other items at all times. Nothing, except a small grill, is to be stored on the balcony deck or sidewalk.
    4. Do not put nails or screws in the woodwork trim of the Cardinal Court living room window. This may cause the glass to crack immediately or at a later time.
  4. Storage Area
    There is a storage area located in the Cardinal Court laundry building. An access door is on the north side of the building. Hours that the storage area is open are posted on the bulletin board in the laundry room. There is a storage bin for each apartment with the apartment number above or beneath it. Please use your apartment bin only! If there are items in your bin that do not belong to you, notify the staff member on duty at the storage bins. It is a good idea to have your name visible on all of your stored property. Residents should lock their bins; Illinois State does not provide padlocks.
  5. Mail Service
    U.S. mailboxes are available for each apartment. To insure prompt mail delivery, please put your name, as well as your spouse or roommate's name, on the inside of your mailbox. No one other than the occupants listed on the lease agreement and their dependents may receive mail at the apartment address.
  6. Utility Services
    1. Electricity-- Illinois Power Company, 800-755-5000 should be contacted if you have problems or questions, or to terminate service. Residents are billed directly for electrical usage.
    2. Gas/Heat-- NICOR provides this service. The number for requesting or terminating service is 888-642-6748. Residents are billed directly for gas usage.
    3. Telephone-- Service arrangements may be made by calling 800-483-4000.
    4. Cable Television-- Effective August 2005, Basic Cable service is provided at no additional charge. Problems with the cable service should be reported to Insight Cable Repair Service at 452-2253. If the cable cord is missing, contact the On Duty Community Aide for replacement.
    5. Internet--Effective August 2005, Broadband internet service is provided at no additional charge. Problems with the service should be reported to Insight Cable Repair Service at 452-2253
  7. Winter Absences
    University Housing Services requests that, during the freezing season, residents place a note in the maintenance request box to report overnight absences consisting of three or more consecutive days. Please indicate your planned date of departure and date of return. Thermostats should be set a 65°F or higher during the winter months. The foregoing is designed to provide a check list for the maintenance division to insure that furnaces are operating during your absence. If sub-zero temperatures occur, the possibility of water pipes freezing is a very real threat to buildings and to the personal property within them.

    The Illinois State University Police will watch your apartment if you plan to be away. It is necessary that you telephone 438-8631, giving your departure and return dates, to request this service.

    Remember, each is a separate process--(1) placing a note in the maintenance request box during the freezing season for precautions against frozen pipes, and (2) requesting the watch by telephoning the Illinois State University Police.
  8. Snow Removal
    The University Grounds Crew removes snow from the driveway through Cardinal Court and Shelbourne. A student employee will remove snow and ice from sidewalks in the area of the laundry building. Each apartment has been provided a snow shovel. Occupants are expected to clear the sidewalk in the area of their apartments and to share the responsibility for the other common walk areas. Any questions regarding snow removal should be directed to University Housing Services.
  9. Community Centers and Picnic Shelter
    The Centers are available for residents' use. Established policies, procedures, and reservation information may be obtained from the ON DUTY Community Aide or Graduate Assistant. The picnic shelters are available for residents’ use also. Reserving the shelter is possible by contacting the on duty Community Aide or Graduate Assistant. If you reserve the community center, a reserved sign must be displayed the morning of the event. Alcohol is not permitted anywhere on the exterior grounds of the complexes (e.g. not permitted in the Community Centers, picnic shelters, playground, lawn, etc.)
  10. Supervision of Children
    Children under the age of five are to be supervised at all times. Unsupervised children are not allowed in either the Community Centers or the laundry buildings. Parents are responsible to see that proper supervision is provided for all children. It is recommended that children not be allowed to play outdoors after dark without supervision. If your child is seen without parent, action will be taken with parent.
  11. Swimming Pools
    Pools must be supervised at all times while water is in them. They must be emptied every night or when unsupervised.
  12. Recycling
    1. Aluminum Cans – Rinse all cans before placing them in the labeled bins located near the trash dumpsters.
    2. Cardboard (corrugated and pressboard) – This includes ribbed and cereal boxes, soda cases, backs of tablets. Flatten and place in container in laundry.
    3. Newspaper – Place all newspaper in the labeled bins found inside the laundry and near the trash dumpsters. Remember to remove all glossy inserts before discarding.
    4. Steel Cans – Steel cans must have the labels removed and rinsed clean of all food contaminants. Contaminated cans are not acceptable. Please deposit cans in bins marked "steel cans" located near the trash dumpsters.
    5. Mixed Paper – Acceptable paper is computer paper, copy paper, colored paper, business cards, letterhead, fax paper, index cards, and envelopes of all colors. Place paper in the container labeled "mixed paper" in the laundry.
  13. Computers
    Computers are now available at both community centers. Please be mindful of other students wanting to use the computers. Children over the age of 12 must be accompanied with a parent. If a child is on the computer and an ISU students needs to use the computer, the child must move. Read additional rules for computer usage in each community center over the computers.
  14. Exercise Equipment
    Both complexes have exercise mats, resistance bands and workout videos. Check with rules and regulations for uses equipment by contacting a Graduate Assistant for questions or concerns.