Police Department
The Village of Metamora Police Department strives to maintain the mission statement set forth for the department while prioritizing community policing. The Village of Metamora Police Department is well-rounded in the services it provides to the community. These services include a patrol division with a patrol sergeant, a school resource officer state certified program, a detective division, and Master Firearms Program instructors. The department is compliant with all state-mandated training requirements with each officer participating in ongoing state-certified training and education. The department ensures public safety by maintaining up-to-date equipment and tools necessary for modern policing.
Mission Statement
It is the mission of the Metamora Police Department to safeguard the lives and property of the people we serve, and to ensure public safety for all in partnership with the Metamora community. We dedicate ourselves to do so with honor and integrity, while serving with the highest degree of ethical standards at all times.
Our Core Values
COURAGE
INTEGRITY
SERVICE
RESPECT
Police Department and Non-Emergency Contacts
Police Chief Brad Rebman – brebman@villageofmetamora.com
Woodford County Non-Emergency Dispatch Number: 309-467-2375
***Please call the above Woodford County non-emergency number rather than the Metamora Police Department (MPD) office directly. Given the size of the department, there is not always an officer available to answer calls. If you would still like to call the MPD office please call: 309-367-4115 ***
*** For Animal Control please call the above Woodford County non-emergency number. But if you need to reach out to the Animal Controls office, please call: 309-467-2911 ***
Fire Department
The Metamora Fire Department was founded in 1889. The Department is staffed 24/7/365 by volunteers dedicated to the preservation of the lives and property of all they serve. The Village of Metamora Fire Department runs approximately 325+ calls per year out of one firehouse covering approximately forty-seven square miles and over six thousand citizens including the Village of Metamora and rural residents.
The department is part of MABAS Division 33 [Mutual Aid Box Alarm System] which means they can be deployed anywhere in the state, and by agreements with other states, the department can be deployed to anywhere in the United States. In times of major disasters like tornadoes, floods, or large fires the department can also call on MABAS for help. The department runs two engines, one of which is heavy rescue, two brush trucks, and one tender truck. The Metamora Fire Department also provides auto aid to the Washburn Fire Department and the Roanoke Fire Department from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Fire Department Contact
Fire Chief Mike Sluga – metamorafire@villageofmetamora.com
Water & Sewer Department
Village staff is responsible for the treatment, distribution, and maintenance of the water system. The Village relies on three groundwater wells for water to be treated at the treatment plant. From the treatment plant, water is pumped into the water distribution system for Village residents and businesses.
For wastewater, the Village utilizes a lagoon system for its wastewater treatment which uses multiple wastewater lift stations. The Village staff is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the wastewater collection system, lift stations, and lagoons. The Village water and sewer department works tirelessly to ensure the public health and safety of all who use water within the Village.
Water & Sewer Billing
The Village is responsible for the billing and collection of payments for the use of water and sewer by residents and businesses. For more information, please see the Pay Water Bill page via the link below.
Water & Sewer Department Contact
Zach Robison – zrobison@villageofmetamora.com
Street Department
The Metamora Street Department is responsible for maintaining the public infrastructure within the Village of Metamora which includes public streets, alleys, buildings, streetlights, sidewalks, and storm sewer system. This department ensures the Village of Metamora remains functional and clean throughout each season. Brush and yard waste pickup is provided to residents seasonally, as well as leaf pickup in autumn. You can find more information regarding yard waste pickup and access to our Organic Yard Waste Facility for yard waste drop-off below.
Yard Waste
Monthly Brush Pickup – Brush Pickup is provided during the months of April through November starting the first week of each month. Excluding weeks when a holiday falls on the Monday of the first full week. In that case it would push pick up to the second full week. To have brush picked up you must follow the rules listed via the link below.
Leaf Vacuum Pickup – Leaf Pickup is provided during the fall months while the leaves are falling. The leaf vacuum will be on constant route rotation during the collection season. Due to the nature of the collection, it is difficult to establish exact collection days for the residents. It is not necessary to contact the village to arrange for collection. To facilitate the quick removal of leaf piles, the rules listed via the link below are in place.
Motor Fuel Tax (MFT)
As part of State tax allocations, all municipalities, townships, and counties receive monthly distributions from the Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) program. The Village of Metamora receives its share of the MFT revenues in monthly allotments that total to an average $170,000 dollars per year. Each year, Village Public Works and Engineering staff assess the condition of all Village streets to determine how best to utilize these funds. Once street maintenance targets have been identified, program documents are prepared and submitted to IDOT for approval. Upon IDOT approval, the Village either spends funds directly or utilizes subcontractors for maintenance materials and operations within the public Right-of-Way. The yearly maintenance of our streets utilizes both these MFT funds and general funds to keep our streets in good condition.
Sidewalk Improvements
The Street Department holds a listing of sidewalk improvements that they work from, as issues arise through the seasons, this list changes.
If you know of or have a sidewalk that needs improvements, please reach out to Jason Jones.
Snow Removal
The Street and over all Public Works Department handles all snow removal and salting on Village owned roads. There is a parking ban that goes into effect on all Village streets after 2” of snowfall to allow for proper snow removal.
Street Department Contact
Jason Jones – jjones@villageofmetamora.com
Economic Development
The Village of Metamora is committed to cultivating a thriving and resilient local economy that supports both new investments and long-standing businesses. To do so, the Village employees a part-time Coordinator and maintains a service agreement with a consulting company. For more information visit the Economic Development page via the link below.
Economic Development Department Contact
Katie Garber – kgarber@villageofmetamora.com