Village of Hillman Public Input Survey

The Village of Hillman Planning Commission requests your input on future planning for recreation, housing and economic development as they update the Master Plan for 2025. This survey will take a few minutes of your time, but it will help the formation of the Village for years to come!
1.Enter the age of the members of your household, including yourself.
Self
Person 2
Person 3
Person 4
Person 5
Person 6
Under 5 years old
5-18 years old
19-25 years old
26-45 years old
46-65 years old
66-75 years old
76+ years old
2.What is your property interest? Mark all that apply.
3.How long have you lived or owned property here?
4.If you are not originally from here, what made you move or buy property here?
5.How do you find out what is going on in the Village?
6.Do you feel more should be done to preserve or protect any of the following natural resources?
7.Should recreational areas be encouraged within the Village?
8.Do you or your family use or enjoy any of the following activities within the Village?
9.Has shoreline erosion affected you or your property?
10.Would you support an ordinance that regulated structures in the water that are meant to armor the shoreline?
11.How would you rate the efforts to protect the natural environment?
12.How often do you use the following recreational facilities?
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Occasionally
Never
Brush Creek Mill
Brush Creek Park
Emerick Park
Pineview Park
Bandshell
Playground at Emerick Park
Bike Path to Tiger Park
Baseball field
Pickleball court
13.Over the last 5 years, do you think that the overall condition of our parks has improved?
14.How would you rate the condition of the Village owned facilities?
15.What additional types of recreational programs would you like the Village to offer?
16.What improvements need to be made to the parks?
17.What improvements need to be made to the recreational facilities?
18.Does the Village offer enough recreational programs for older adults? (50 and over)
19.Does the Village offer enough recreational programs for youth under the age of 18?
20.Are there any roads or intersections that you consider unsafe?
21.Do you support local financial incentives to attract and retain new jobs and businesses?
22.What types of new businesses would you like to see?
23.What types of businesses are missing in the Village?
24.What physical improvements need to be made to the Village to enhance its appearance to residents and tourists?
25.Should the municipality expand commercially?
26.Social districts allow you to have open alcohol within district boundaries. Should this be allowed in an appointed downtown district?
27.Should mobile or temporary business be allowed on public property? (food trucks, transient sales, pop-up markets, etc.)
28.Are the following economic development concepts important?
Important
Neutral
Not Important
Attract professional service businesses (medical, insurance, etc.)
Attract industrial businesses
Attract additional lodging
Increasing the number of jobs
Attract more workforce
29.What services do you feel are missing?
30.If you were going to open a business today, would you do so here?
31.What are the occupations for members of the household?
32.What is your employment status?
33.Are you able to access the training or education you need to be able to get a job?
34.How much money do you need per month to live comfortably in this area?
35.How many hours are you currently working per week to sustain your life?
36.Please tell us how you feel about the following statements?
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Marijuana businesses are appropriate.
There should be a limit to the number of marijuana businesses.
Marijuana businesses contribute positively to the local economy.
Marijuana businesses have a positive impact on the quality of life.
Consumption lounges should be allowed.
Marijuana should be allowed at special events.
37.Do you feel any of the following should be pursued when developing housing in the area?
38.Should the Village find and promote opportunities to encourage an increase in affordable housing?
39.Do you support accessory dwellings (separate small living space on the same property)?
40.Do you support garage apartments?
41.If you are looking to move from your current residence, how long until you do so?
42.If you are moving in the future, why?
43.If you are moving, where are you moving to?
44.How would you rate the current quality of life here compared to 5 years ago?
45.How do you envision the quality of life here in the next 5 years?
46.In general, are you satisfied here as a place to live, own property, own a business or visit?
47.Do you feel that the health care services here are adequate?
48.Are you satisfied with the following:
Yes
No
Police protection
Fire protection
Emergency medical services
Medical facilities
Drinking water
Street sweeping and cleaning
Village clean-up/beautification
Snow removal
Sidewalks
Traffic volume and flow
Recreation access
49.How would you rate the overall quality of services provided by the Village?
50.Have you used the Village website for information?
51.Do you visit the library?
52.What do you use the library for? (check all that apply)
53.Do you feel that the Village needs to enforce the Zoning Ordinance better?
54.Is the Village responsive to questions on Zoning and Planning?
55.Are Planning and Zoning applications processed in a timely manner?
56.Do you feel safe in the community?
57.Did you know that you can text 911?
58.Are you aware that your local Fire Department may provide smoke alarms to residents for free?
59.In your opinion, what services do you think the Village and/or County should improve upon or strengthen?
60.How long do you expect to wait before emergency services arrive at your location?
61.Are you aware of the safety procedures for the following weather-related emergencies?
Yes
No
Wildfires
Tornadoes
Severe Winds
Ice & Sleet Storms
Flooding
Drought
Hailstorms
Snowstorms
Extreme Temperatures (heat & cold)
Lightning
62.Do you believe the public service agencies in your community should provide public safety education programs in the local schools?
63. Please share any other comments you have below: