villageclifton@yahoo.com
815-694-2273, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Sewer Permit Application Fee
The waiver of the $75.00 Sewer Permit Application fee has been extended to
September 1, 2011.
Grant Application
The opportunity to apply for a grant the village has been awarded to assist (up to $900) qualified low to moderate income households in the Village of Clifton hook-up to the new sewer system has been extended. If you have not applied, and believe you may be eligible, or if you have any questions regarding the grant, please contact the village office at (815) 694-2273.
Recycling
Don’t forget to bring your recyclables to the Lion’s Club sign near the railroad tracks on Main Street this Saturday, August 6th from 8 a.m. till noon, where a recycling trailer will be waiting, along with volunteers to help unload and sort it.
Village Board Meeting
A Village Board Meeting is scheduled for tonight, Tuesday, August 2, 2011, at 7:30 p.m.
Dates / Meetings
Village Board Meeting Tuesday, August 2, 2011 7:30 p.m.
Recycling Saturday, August 6, 2011 8:00 a.m. – Noon
Village Board Meeting Tuesday, August 16, 2011 7:30 p.m.
Planning Commission Meeting Wednesday, August 17, 2011 7:00 p.m.
August 2, 2011 Jan Meier O’Connell, Mayor
Monday, August 1, 2011
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Village of Clifton E-Update, July 19, 2011
Water, Sewer, and Garbage Billing
Monthly billing has begun for water, sewer, and garbage. As per the Wastewater Rate Ordinance 2010-10, bills for sewer service shall be sent out on the first day of the month succeeding the period for which the service is billed. All sewer bills are due and payable fifteen (15) days after being sent out. A penalty of 10% percent shall be added to all bills not paid by the Twenty-first (21st) day after they have been rendered. If the charges for such services are not paid within sixty (60) days after the rendition of the bill for such services, such services shall be discontinued without further notice and shall not be reinstated until all claims are settled.
Wastewater Rate Volume Charges
For users inside the village: For customers whose premises being served is within the Village's corporate limits, is hereby established a Volume Charge of $7.60 per 1,000 gallons of metered water consumption to be applied to all users. Said Volume Charge is comprised of a charge of $2.60 per 1,000 gallons of metered water consumption that is intended to cover O, M & R expenses, plus a charge of $5.00 per 1,000 gallons of metered water consumption, which covers debt repayment costs.
Village Board Meeting
A Village Board Meeting is scheduled for tonight, Tuesday, July 19, 2011, at 7:30 p.mJuly 19, 2011 Jan Meier O’Connell, Mayor
Monthly billing has begun for water, sewer, and garbage. As per the Wastewater Rate Ordinance 2010-10, bills for sewer service shall be sent out on the first day of the month succeeding the period for which the service is billed. All sewer bills are due and payable fifteen (15) days after being sent out. A penalty of 10% percent shall be added to all bills not paid by the Twenty-first (21st) day after they have been rendered. If the charges for such services are not paid within sixty (60) days after the rendition of the bill for such services, such services shall be discontinued without further notice and shall not be reinstated until all claims are settled.
Wastewater Rate Volume Charges
For users inside the village: For customers whose premises being served is within the Village's corporate limits, is hereby established a Volume Charge of $7.60 per 1,000 gallons of metered water consumption to be applied to all users. Said Volume Charge is comprised of a charge of $2.60 per 1,000 gallons of metered water consumption that is intended to cover O, M & R expenses, plus a charge of $5.00 per 1,000 gallons of metered water consumption, which covers debt repayment costs.
Village Board Meeting
A Village Board Meeting is scheduled for tonight, Tuesday, July 19, 2011, at 7:30 p.mJuly 19, 2011 Jan Meier O’Connell, Mayor
Thursday, June 30, 2011
New Areas Released for Sewer Hook-up
The last remaining portion of the village, south of East Fourth Avenue, has now been released for sewer connection. That means that anyone with a water account in the Village of Clifton can now proceed with their sewer connection.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Village Communication, June 1, 2011
villageclifton@yahoo.com
815-694-2273, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
815-694-2273, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Police Matter
A cash reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for vandalism in the form of graffiti on several buildings and the water tower in the Village of Clifton. The graffiti was discovered on Monday, May 30, 2011. Anyone with information on this matter should call the village office at (815) 694-2273 to leave a contact number and Chief Wilken will be in contact with you.
Curfew for Minors
Summer is upon us; therefore, please review the following ordinance relating to curfew for minors.
It is unlawful for a person less than sixteen (16) years of age to be present at or upon any public assembly, building, place, street or highway at the following time unless accompanied and supervised by a parent, legal guardian or other responsible companion at least twenty one (21) years of age approved by a parent or legal guardian or unless engaged in a business or occupation which the laws of this State authorize a person less than sixteen (16) years of age to perform:
Between ten o’clock (10:00) P.M. and seven o’clock (7:00) A.M. Monday through Sunday.
It is unlawful for a parent, legal guardian or other person to knowingly permit a person in his custody or control to violate subsection (A) of this Section.
Sewer Project
Water customers on the entire west side of the railroad tracks have been added to those areas that can now begin their sewer hook-ups. Sewer hook-up permit applications that are complete may be issued for water customers in the following areas:
1. All Water customers on the West side of the railroad tracks.
2. Water customers in the Northeast section of town, i.e. homes that are both North of (or on) East Fourth Avenue and East of the railroad tracks.
3. Water customers in the 400 block of South Main Street.
The village office will keep track of hook-ups through the use of permits that will be issued for each property. A permit application will be completed and a permit issued to proceed with work at that location. The permit should be displayed in the window, visible from the road. The permit will be submitted to the village inspector, completed, and returned to the village office for record keeping purposes. The village will be inspecting materials used, sewer connections, cleanout, and septic tank abandonment. When your project is complete and ready to be inspected, contact the village office at (815) 694-2273 to be put on the list for inspection. Caution tape / rope off and leave exposed the areas that will be inspected until approved. Be advised, if the area is covered with fill before inspection, it will need to be uncovered again before inspection can proceed. Office hours are Monday thru Friday 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. Inspections will be conducted Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Recycling
Don’t forget to bring your recyclables to the Lion’s Club sign near the railroad tracks on Main Street this Saturday, June 3rd from 8 a.m. till noon, where a recycling trailer will be waiting, along with volunteers to help unload and sort it.
June 1, 2011 Jan Meier O’Connell, Mayor
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Village Communication, May 17, 2011
villageclifton@yahoo.com
815-694-2273, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
815-694-2273, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Sewer Project
Dawn Construction will be installing sanitary sewer main on East Fifth Avenue and prepping for restoration all week. Sidewalk replacement is scheduled to begin on Wednesday.
Some areas of the village are released to begin hooking-in to the new sewer system. Residents who live within the following areas can fill out an application for and be issued a permit to proceed:
The Northeast section of the village, i.e. homes that are both North of (or on) East Fourth Avenue and East of the railroad tracks.
West Second Avenue
West First Avenue
Lincoln Avenue between Locust and Maple Streets
North Maple and North Locust Streets north of Lincoln Avenue
400 block of South Main Street
If you have any questions regarding the sewer project or requirements, you may review sewer information on the village website at www.cliftonillinois.com, or call the village office.
Village Board Meeting / Planning Commission Meeting
A Village Board Meeting is scheduled for tonight, Tuesday, May 17, 2011, at 7:30 p.m. (agenda is attached to email delivery). A Planning Commission Meeting is scheduled for tomorrow night, Wednesday, May 18, 2011, at 7:00 p.m.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Village Communication, May 9, 2011
villageclifton@yahoo.com
815-694-2273, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
815-694-2273, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Sewer Project
While sewer construction continues in the south east portion of the village, some areas are released to begin hooking-in to the new sewer system (a few already have). Residents who live within the following areas can fill out an application for and be issued a permit to proceed:
The Northeast section of the village, i.e. homes that are both North of (or on) East Fourth Avenue and East of the railroad tracks.
West Second Avenue
West First Avenue
Lincoln Avenue between Locust and Maple Streets
North Maple and North Locust Streets north of Lincoln Avenue
400 block of South Main Street
If you have any questions regarding the sewer project or requirements, you may review sewer information on the village website at http://www.cliftonillinois.com/, or call the village office.
Sewer Committee Meeting
A Sewer Committee Meeting is scheduled for tonight (Monday, May 9, 2011) at 7:00 p.m.
Cross-Connection Survey
If you have not already done so, the village would like to encourage you to fill out and return the Cross-Connection Survey that should have been received via mail. If you have not received a survey, please contact the village office (if you receive your newsletter via email, a copy has been attached). Your effort to ensure the safety of our village water supply is greatly appreciated.
Village Newsletter
The village newsletter is available for delivery to you by email. You may sign-up to receive the newsletter by visiting http://www.cliftonillinois.com/ and clicking on the link. You will be directed to a registration form that you should complete and submit to begin receiving the newsletter and updates (boil order, notices, etc). Don’t forget, you may also view current and past newsletters by visiting the village website and clicking on “Clifton Village Communication Blog.”
Meetings / Dates
Sewer Committee Meeting Monday, May 9, 2011 7:00 p.m.
Drainage Committee Meeting Thursday, May 12, 2011 1:30 p.m.
Village Board Meeting Tuesday, May 17, 2011 7:30 p.m.
Planning Commission Meeting Wednesday, May 18, 2011 7:00 p.m.
May 9, 2011 Jan Meier O’Connell, Mayor
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Hook-up Areas Released, May 3, 2011
May 3, 2011
Sewer hook-up permit applications that are complete may be issued for water customers in the following areas:
1. Water customers in the Northeast section of town, i.e. homes that are both North of (or on) East Fourth Avenue and East of the railroad tracks.
2. Water customers on West Second Avenue
3. Water customers on West First Avenue
4. Water customers on Lincoln Avenue between Locust and Maple Streets
5. Water customers on North Maple and North Locust Streets north of Lincoln Avenue
6. Water customers in the 400 block of South Main Street.
The village office will keep track of hook-ups through the use of permits that will be issued for each property. A permit application will be filled out for each property. When the application is approved and the portion of the village is released for hook-up, a permit will be issued to proceed with work at that location. The permit should be displayed in the window, visible from the road. The permit will be submitted to the village inspector, completed, and returned to the village office for record keeping purposes.
The village will be inspecting materials used, sewer connections, cleanout, and septic tank abandonment. When your project is complete and ready to be inspected, contact the village office at (815) 694-2273 to be put on the list for inspection. Caution tape / rope off and leave exposed the areas that will be inspected until approved. Be advised, if the area is covered with fill before inspection, it will need to be uncovered again before inspection can proceed. Office hours are Monday thru Friday 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. Inspections will be conducted Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Please note, sewer system is for building sanitary sewer service only. Sump pump discharges, storm drainage, gutter/downspout connection, foundation perimeter drains, and yard drainage connections are not allowed.
Sewer hook-up permit applications that are complete may be issued for water customers in the following areas:
1. Water customers in the Northeast section of town, i.e. homes that are both North of (or on) East Fourth Avenue and East of the railroad tracks.
2. Water customers on West Second Avenue
3. Water customers on West First Avenue
4. Water customers on Lincoln Avenue between Locust and Maple Streets
5. Water customers on North Maple and North Locust Streets north of Lincoln Avenue
6. Water customers in the 400 block of South Main Street.
The village office will keep track of hook-ups through the use of permits that will be issued for each property. A permit application will be filled out for each property. When the application is approved and the portion of the village is released for hook-up, a permit will be issued to proceed with work at that location. The permit should be displayed in the window, visible from the road. The permit will be submitted to the village inspector, completed, and returned to the village office for record keeping purposes.
The village will be inspecting materials used, sewer connections, cleanout, and septic tank abandonment. When your project is complete and ready to be inspected, contact the village office at (815) 694-2273 to be put on the list for inspection. Caution tape / rope off and leave exposed the areas that will be inspected until approved. Be advised, if the area is covered with fill before inspection, it will need to be uncovered again before inspection can proceed. Office hours are Monday thru Friday 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. Inspections will be conducted Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Please note, sewer system is for building sanitary sewer service only. Sump pump discharges, storm drainage, gutter/downspout connection, foundation perimeter drains, and yard drainage connections are not allowed.
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