Village Communication December 7, 2010

villageclifton@yahoo.com
815-694-2273, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Sewer Project

Crew #1 will be working on the south end of Main Street installing the main line sewer. They will be working their way south to north. Crew #2 will be working in the area of the gas station. Crew #3 will be working on the west side of the village, south of West Third Avenue.
In general, crews will not be working if the temperature at Midway airport at 5:00 a.m. is colder than 10 degrees.

Santa Train this Sunday

The CN-IC Santa Claus Train will be in Clifton this Sunday, December 12th. The schedule for Sunday is listed below. Please remember that all times are approximate. They strive to maintain the schedule; however, the operations of the railroad prevail and may cause delays. Also, the train will not depart any station without all of the waiting children getting to visit with Santa Claus first.

Danforth: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Ashkum: 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Clifton: 11:30 a.m – 1:00 p.m.
Chebanse: 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Kankakee: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

New Year’s Eve Fundraiser

The Clifton Pool Committee will be hosting its New Year’s Eve Fundraiser at the St. Peter’s Parish Hall in Clifton, on December 31, 2010. This year the event will also serve as a benefit for Greg Yohnka who was the recipient of a heart transplant this past summer. He is the husband of Brenda Yohnka, the Clifton Swimming Pool Manager. Seventy (70) percent of the proceeds from this year’s event will be donated to the Yohnka Family plus all of the proceeds from baskets sold both through raffle and silent auction will benefit the family. Tickets for the baskets are $5.00 each or three for $10.00. The $50.00 per person donation for the fundraiser itself includes appetizers beginning at 7:00 p.m., dinner from 7:30 – 9:00 p.m., drinks and dancing, plus a champagne toast at midnight. For tickets and information, please call Karie Frake at (815) 694-3053, or you may mail a check to Karie at 3101 N. 1500 E. Road, Clifton, IL 60927.

Board Positions

The first filing date to run for mayor or a trustee position is quickly approaching. Two (2) trustee positions are open for a 2 year term, three (3) trustee positions are open for a 4 year term, and the mayor position is open for a 2 year term. If you are interested in being on the ballot for the April 2011 election, you may pick up an election packet from the village office Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m., or call the office to arrange an alternate pick-up time. Candidates may circulate their petitions for signatures now. Filing dates are December 13 – December 20, 2010.

Meetings / Dates

Village Board Meeting Tuesday, December 7th 7:00 p.m.
Santa Train Sunday, December 12th 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Planning Commission Meeting Wednesday, December 15th 7:00 p.m.
December 7, 2010 Jan O’Connell, Mayor

Village Communication November 30, 2010

villageclifton@yahoo.com
815-694-2273, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Sewer Project

Crew #1 will be working on the south end of Main Street installing the main line sewer. They will be working their way south to north. Crews #2 & #3 will be working on the west side of the village on Locust Street as well as West Fourth and West Fifth Avenues. They will be installing the main line sewer and sewer services.

Survey stakes must remain in place. Several stakes have recently been removed on the south side of the village. Survey crews have placed them there after surveying property and service lines. Every stake that is pulled up or destroyed has to be re-surveyed at additional cost to the village and residents. Please inform children of the importance of leaving the stakes undisturbed.

When crews are close to your residence, a stake with a lime green ribbon will be placed in your yard indicating where the sewer hook-up will be located at your property line. If you would like your hook-up in a different location, please contact the village office as soon as possible.

Santa Train

The CN-IC Santa Claus Train will be in Clifton on Sunday, December 12th. The schedule for Sunday is listed below. Please remember that all times are approximate. They strive to maintain the schedule; however, the operations of the railroad prevail and may cause delays. Also, the train will not depart any station without all of the waiting children getting to visit with Santa Claus first.

Danforth: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Ashkum: 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Clifton: 11:30 a.m – 1:00 p.m.
Chebanse: 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Kankakee: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 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, December 4th from 8 a.m. till noon, where a recycling trailer will be waiting, along with volunteers from the Boy/Cub Scouts to help unload and sort it.

Board Positions

The first filing date to run for mayor or a trustee position is quickly approaching. Two (2) trustee positions are open for a 2 year term, three (3) trustee positions are open for a 4 year term, and the mayor position is open for a 2 year term. If you are interested in being on the ballot for the April 2011 election, you may pick up an election packet from the village office Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m., or call the office to arrange an alternate pick-up time. Candidates may circulate their petitions for signatures now. Filing dates are December 13 – December 20, 2010.

Meetings / Dates

Village Board Meeting Tuesday, December 7th 7:00 p.m.
Santa Train Sunday, December 12th 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Planning Commission Meeting Wednesday, December 15th 7:00 p.m.

November 30, 2010 Jan O’Connell, Mayor

Village Communication November 23, 2010

villageclifton@yahoo.com
815-694-2273, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Sewer Project

Crews will be working on the west side of the tracks the rest of this week concentrating on pavement patching on Third Avenue and installing the sewer main. Crews will not be working on Thursday or Friday.

Clifton Community Food Pantry Volunteers Needed

The Clifton Community Food Pantry is in need of volunteers for the following dates:

Monday, November 29th, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (packing cookies, wrapping gifts, etc.)
Tuesday, November 30th, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (set up tables, sort food, etc.)
Wednesday, December 1st 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (pack boxes with food and gifts)

The above activities will take place at the Zion Lutheran Church located at 101 Maple Street in Clifton. It is not necessary to sign up ahead of time, if you are available to assist during any of the above mentioned times, they would be glad to have your help. If you have any questions, please contact Ken Jensen at (815) 694-3041. The food pantry assists needy families who reside within the Central Unit #4 School District.

Recycling

The next recycling date is set for Saturday, December 4th, 2010.

Burning / Yard Waste Removal

Burning of leaves and landscape waste is allowed on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and sunset. If you prefer not to burn, yard waste trash bags and/or stickers are available for purchase at the village office. Bags are $2.25 and stickers are $2.10. A&J will pick them up on regularly scheduled trash day.

Meetings / Dates

Village Board Meeting Tuesday, December 7th 7:00 p.m.
Santa Train Sunday, December 12th 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Planning Commission Meeting Wednesday, December 15th 7:00 p.m.

November 23, 2010 Jan O’Connell, Mayor

Village Communication November 9, 2010

villageclifton@yahoo.com
815-694-2273, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Sewer Project

Crew #1 will continue working on the sanitary main on Eighth Avenue.
Crew #2 is working on a sanitary main on Third Avenue.
Crew #3 will be working on landscape clean up on the east side of the village working south to Fourth Avenue and then will move to the west side of the village.
Crew #4 is working on sanitary services west of Maple Street.

Village Newsletter

The village newsletter is available for delivery to you by email. You may sign-up to receive the newsletter by visiting www.cliftonillinois.com and clicking on the link located at the bottom of the first page. 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.”

Burning

Burning of leaves and landscape waste is allowed on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and sunset.

Yard Waste

Yard waste trash bags and/or stickers are available for purchase at the village office. Bags are $2.25 and stickers are $2.10. A&J will pick them up on regularly scheduled trash day.

Senior Citizens Appreciation Dinner

The Clifton Lioness Club will be sponsoring a free Senior Citizens Appreciation Dinner on Thursday, November 11, 2010, at 12:00 p.m. The dinner will be held at the St. Peter’s Parish Hall. If you have any questions, call JoAnn Scharp at (815) 694-2175.

Meetings / Dates

Senior Citizens Appreciation Dinner Thursday, November 11th 12:00 p.m.
Village Board Meeting Tuesday, November 16th 7:00 p.m.
Planning Commission Meeting Wednesday, November 17th 7:00 p.m.

November 9, 2010 Jan O’Connell, Mayor

Village Communication November 2, 2010

villageclifton@yahoo.com
815-694-2273, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Sewer Project

Crew #1 will be finishing the alleys behind Main Street and then move south to the lift station on Eighth Avenue. Crew #2 will be working on the sewer mains west of Maple Street. Crew #3 will be working on landscape restoration on the east side of the village working north to south.

Election Day

Remember to Vote! Today, Tuesday, November 2, 2010, is Election Day. Polls are open at the community building from 6 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Recycling

For those of you who have been saving your aluminum cans, glass, vegetable/soup cans, plastic, and paper can recycle them this Saturday, November 6, 2010. You may bring your recyclables to the Lion’s Club sign near the railroad tracks on Main Street from 8 a.m. till noon, where a recycling trailer will be waiting along with St. Peter’s Catholic Church CCD group to help unload and sort it.

Senior Citizens Appreciation Dinner

The Clifton Lioness Club will be sponsoring a free Senior Citizens Appreciation Dinner on Thursday, November 11, 2010, at 12:00 p.m. The dinner will be held at the St. Peter’s Parish Hall. If you have any questions, call JoAnn Scharp at (815) 694-2175.

Board Positions

Several village positions are up for election in April 2011. Two (2) trustee positions are open for a 2 year term, three (3) trustee positions are open for a 4 year term, and the mayor position is open for a 2 year term. If you are interested in running, you may pick up an election packet from the village office Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. or call the office to arrange an alternate pick-up time. Candidates may circulate their petitions for signatures now. Filing dates are December 13 – December 20, 2010

Meetings / Dates

Village Board Meeting Tuesday, November 2nd 7:30 p.m.
Recycling Saturday, November 6th 8:00 a.m. - Noon
Daylight Saving Time (Ends) Sunday, November 7th 2:00 a.m.
Senior Citizens Appreciation Dinner Thursday, November 11th 12:00 p.m.
Village Board Meeting Tuesday, November 16th 7:00 p.m.
Planning Commission Meeting Wednesday, November 17th 7:00 p.m.

November 2, 2010 Jan O’Connell, Mayor

Village Communication October 26, 2010

villageclifton@yahoo.com
815-694-2273, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Sewer Project

Crew #1 will continue to work on Fourth Avenue and the alleys off of Main Street. Crew #2 will be working on the west side of the village, east of Maple and Third. Crew #3 will continue repairing roads and with time permitting will start prepping for landscaping.

Halloween Hours

Halloween falls on Sunday this year; therefore, trick or treating hours will begin a little earlier than normal. The village board has set Trick or Treating hours from 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 31th. Remember that the village is under construction, so please walk, slither and sneak on sidewalks rather than the street where possible. Walk, don’t run, and be careful to avoid holes, construction material, etc.

Election Day

Next Tuesday, November 2, 2010, is Election Day. Polls are open at the community building from 6 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Board Positions

Several village positions are up for election in April 2011. Two (2) trustee positions are open for a 2 year term, three (3) trustee positions are open for a 4 year term, and the mayor position is open for a 2 year term. If you are interested in running, you may pick up an election packet from the village office Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. or call the office to arrange an alternate pick-up time. Candidates may circulate their petitions for signatures now. Filing dates are December 13 – December 20, 2010

Recycling

The next recycling date is set for Saturday, November 6th, 2010.

Lost and Found

A brown, boys, size small hooded sweatshirt was found in the village park after the fall fest and the village is in possession of several bikes. If you believe these items may be yours, please contact the village office.

Meetings / Dates

Village Board Meeting Tuesday, November 2nd 7:30 p.m.
Recycling Saturday, November 6th
Daylight Saving Time (Ends) Sunday, November 7th 2:00 a.m.
Village Board Meeting Tuesday, November 16th 7:00 p.m.
Planning Commission Meeting Wednesday, November 17th 7:00 p.m.

October 26, 2010 Jan O’Connell, Mayor

Village Communication October 20, 2010

villageclifton@yahoo.com
815-694-2273, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Sewer Project

Crew #1 will be working on Fourth Avenue this week. Crew #2 will be working in residential backyards of Maple. Crew #3 will be working on repairing roads in the northeast part of the village.

Board Election

Several village positions are up for election in April 2011. Two (2) trustee positions are open for a 2 year term, three (3) trustee positions are open for a 4 year term, and the mayor position is open for a 2 year term. If you are interested in running, you may pick up an election packet from the village office Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. or call the office to arrange an alternate pick-up time. Candidates may circulate their petitions for signatures now. Filing dates are December 13 – December 20, 2010

Halloween Hours

The village board has set Trick or Treating hours from 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 31th.

Clifton Fall Fest Fundraiser

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!
Words cannot possibly express the gratitude that the members of the Clifton Fun Days committee have for all of those who helped make our first-ever Fall Fest Fundraiser a TREMENDOUS success. A very special thanks to the ladies of the Clifton Lioness, the Zion
LYO, the Kleinert family, the Super-Star Soup team, JoAnne’s Gaggle of Gals, and Carrie Gray.
And, finally, thanks to all of you for coming out to support our efforts both physically and financially.
The Clifton Fun Days Committee

Lost and Found

A brown, boys, size small hooded sweatshirt was found in the village park after the fall fest and the village is in possession of several bikes. If you believe these items may be yours, please contact the village office.

Meetings / Dates

Planning Commission Wednesday, October 20th 7:00 p.m.

Recycling Saturday, November 6th

October 20, 2010 Jan O’Connell, Mayor

Village Communication September 28, 2010

villageclifton@yahoo.com
815-694-2273, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Sewer Project

Crew #1 will be working on Second Avenue and First Street as well as in the alley between Main and First Street.

Crew #2 will be working on Lincoln Avenue the rest of this week.

Crew #3: A third crew has been added to the project to start clean-up and road repair. They will be working primarily in the north end of the village as well as North Fourth Street this week.

Please remember, when crews are close to your residence, a stake with a lime green ribbon will be placed in your yard indicating where the sewer hook-up will be located at your property line. When that occurs, if you would like your hook-up in a different location, please contact the village office as soon as possible.

Clifton Fall Fest Fundraiser

Make your plans to join us at the Clifton Fall Fest, Sunday October 17th. The event is being hosted by the Clifton Fun Days volunteers. Activities will run from 11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. and include a soup and salad lunch, pumpkin decorating contest, bake sale, hay rack ride, and a variety of games and contests. If you have any questions regarding this event or would like to volunteer to assist with the activities or donate baked goods for the bake sale, please contact Shannon James at (815) 694-2255 or jamesjs@netzero.com

Recycling

All of you who have been saving your aluminum cans, glass, vegetable/soup cans, plastic, and paper for the last two months will be able to recycle them this Saturday. You may bring your recyclables to the Lion’s Club sign near the railroad tracks on Main Street this Saturday, October 2nd from 8 a.m. till noon, where a recycling trailer will be waiting along with volunteers from the Boy/Cub Scouts to help unload and sort it.

Mayor’s Comments

Congratulations to Jan O’Connell, the new village mayor unanimously selected by the Board of Trustees. She states that she looks forward to her new responsibilities. Jan plans to appoint a new board member to take her seat. Again, my thanks to everyone for my six years as mayor. - Bob Frooninckx
Meetings / Dates

Village Board Meeting Tuesday, October 5th 7:30 p.m.
Fall Fest Sunday, October 17th 11:00 a.m.

September 28, 2010 Bob Frooninckx, Mayor

Water Shut-off / Boil Order

The water has been shut off for the entire west side of the village due to sewer construction. It will be turned back on as soon as possible. In addition, a boil order will be in effect for the west side after water is restored.

Please listen to WGFA 94.1 FM or WKAN 1320 AM for the most up to date information on the boil order status. An additional email will be sent out as soon as possible informing you when the boil order is lifted.

Sorry for your inconvenience,T
he Village of Clifton

Village Communication dated September 21, 2010

villageclifton@yahoo.com
815-694-2273, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Sewer Project

Crew #1 will be working on Second and Third Streets. Crew #2 will be working on Third Avenue today and will then return to Lincoln Avenue for a time.

Please remember, when crews are close to your residence, a stake with a lime green ribbon will be placed in your yard indicating where the sewer hook-up will be located at your property line. When that occurs, if you would like your hook-up in a different location, please contact the village office as soon as possible.

Grant News

The village was informed this week that the grant applied for in February of this year through the DCEO has been awarded in some part. No details are available at this time. Further communication will be forthcoming. Thank you again to the many volunteers who helped complete the Village’s income survey in December 2009.

Clifton Fall Fest Fundraiser

The Clifton Fun Days volunteers are hosting a “Fall Fest” Fundraiser on Sunday, October 17th. Activities will run from 11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. and include a soup and salad lunch, pumpkin decorating contest, bake sale, hay rack ride, and a variety of games and contests. If you have any questions regarding this event or would like to volunteer to assist with the activities or donate baked goods for the bake sale, please contact Shannon James at (815) 694-2255 or jamesjs@netzero.com

Swimming Pool

It was a very successful year for the Clifton Centennial Pool and the mayor wishes to thank pool manager, Brenda Yohnka and the assistant pool manager, Jessica Meyer, as well as the lifeguards and staff.

Recycling

The Lions Club recycling date will be next Saturday, October 2nd.

Reminder

If you hear “village rumors”, please call the office and let the staff give you the facts as they know them.

Mayor’s Comments

As most of you may know by now, I will be resigning as of September 30, 2010. Health issues have brought me to this decision. I would like to thank everyone for their help during my six year term and the concern you have shown. Please remember, Clifton is your village – get involved and keep it the great place that it is!

Thank you to the village board, the employees and staff; may God bless - Bob Frooninckx

Meetings / Dates

Village Board Meeting Tuesday, September 21st 7:30 p.m.

September 21, 2010 Bob Frooninckx, Mayor

Village of Clifton E-Update September 14, 2010

Sewer Construction Update for the week of September 13, 2010

Crew number one will be finishing up Hancock and will then move to Third Street.

Crew number two will be working on Second Avenue installing the main line and services.

Clifton Fall Fest

The Clifton Fun Days volunteers are hosting a “Fall Fest” Fundraiser on Sunday, October 17th. Activities will run from 11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. and include a soup and salad lunch, pumpkin decorating contest, bake sale, hay rack ride, and a variety of games and contests.

If you have any questions regarding this event or would like to volunteer to assist with the activities or donate baked goods for the bake sale, please contact Shannon James at (815) 694-2255 or jamesjs@netzero.com. A flier detailing the event is available, if you would like a copy, please let Shannon know and she will get a copy to you via email.

Sewer Construction Update for the week of September 6, 2010

Sewer Construction Update for the week of September 6, 2010

Crew number one will be working on Second Avenue from Main Street to Fourth Street.

Crew number two will be completing George Avenue and Hancock Street and working on Fourth Street just north and south of George Avenue.

Thank you for your patience -
The Village of Clifton

Village Communication August 31, 2010

villageclifton@yahoo.com
815-694-2273, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Sewer Project

Crew #1 will be finishing sewer line installation on George Avenue and then move slightly north on North Fourth Street and then south on North Fourth Street to First Avenue. Then they will go back to tap into the properties on George and Fourth.

Crew #2 will be working in the alley between First and Second Avenues east of Main Street. They will then be working their way east on Second Avenue from Second Street.

The sewer plant construction is on schedule with the forced service line running to the site.

Please remember, when crews are close to your residence, a stake with a lime green ribbon will be placed in your yard indicating where the sewer hook-up will be located at your property line. When that occurs, if you would like your hook-up in a different location, please contact the village office as soon as possible.

Clifton Fall Fest

Mark your calendars for Sunday, October 17th. The Clifton Fun Days volunteers are planning a Fall Fest Fundraiser and are looking for other willing volunteers to help run activities for any length of time between 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Please contact Shannon at (815) 694-2255 or jamesjs@netzero.com if you are interested in helping out. Details regarding the event will be forthcoming.

Recycling

The Lions Club recycling date has been changed from September 4th to October 2nd, due to the Labor Day Weekend.

Yard Waste

Yard waste trash bags and/or stickers are available for purchase at the village office. Bags are $2.25 and stickers are $2.10. A&J will pick them up on regularly scheduled trash day.

Village Newsletter

The village newsletter is available for delivery to you by email. You may sign-up to receive the newsletter by visiting www.cliftonillinois.com and clicking on the link located at the bottom of the first page. 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

Village Board Meeting Tuesday, September 7th 7:30 p.m.
Planning Commission Meeting Wednesday, September 15th 7:00 p.m.

August 31, 2010 Bob Frooninckx, Mayor

Village Communication August 25, 2010

villageclifton@yahoo.com
815-694-2273, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Sewer Project

Crew #1 is currently testing the sewer lines and working on curb replacement. Next week, they will be working on George Avenue sewer and service installation. Crew #2 will be working on the sewer main and service installation on East First Avenue the rest of this week. Next week, they will move to sewer installation on East Second Avenue.

Please remember, when crews are close to your residence, a stake with a lime green ribbon will be placed in your yard indicating where the sewer hook-up will be located at your property line. When that occurs, if you would like your hook-up in a different location, please contact the village office as soon as possible.

Found Property

The village is in possession of personal property that has been found around town. Please contact the village office at (815) 694-2273 to leave a message for the Clifton Police Department if you believe the following items may be your property.
1. Purple Roadmaster (womens) Mt. Climber Mountain Bike.
2. White and Red "NEXT" Brand BMX Bike
3. Pacific Brand Bike; Blaze model, chrome body with monoshock rear, black handlebars and front forks with purple rear swingarm
4. Glass Gazing Ball
5. Ceramic Rabbit
6. Indian Woman with Child and Water Jug

Building Inspector / Code Enforcement Officer

The mayor recommended and board approved building inspector / code enforcement officer is Dale Prairie. Contact numbers will be forthcoming, in the meantime, contact the village office at (815) 694-2273, if you need to reach him.

Swimming Pool

The Clifton Centennial Pool is closed for the season. Thank you for another great year.

Village Newsletter

The village newsletter is available for delivery to you by email. You may sign-up to receive the newsletter by visiting www.cliftonillinois.com and clicking on the link located at the bottom of the first page. 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

Village Board Meeting Tuesday, September 7th 7:30 p.m. Planning Commission Meeting Wednesday, September 15th 7:00 p.m.

August 25, 2010 Bob Frooninckx, Mayor

Village Communication August 17, 2010

villageclifton@yahoo.com
815-694-2273, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Sewer Project

Crew #2 is currently working on East First Avenue moving west. They will then continue down the alley between Main and South First Street. Then they will go back to the corner of East First Avenue and Wilson and work going east on East First Avenue.

Crew #1 has been pulled out of town on an emergency dig and is scheduled to be back in the village on Thursday. When they return, they will be finishing Hancock and then will move to George Avenue. The crew will be installing sewer lines on the south side (to avoid gas and water lines on the north side) of George Avenue from Wilson Drive moving toward the east. The intersection at Wilson Drive and George Avenue will be shut down for a time while crews work.

Please remember, when crews are close to your residence, a stake with a lime green ribbon will be placed in your yard indicating where the sewer hook-up will be located at your property line. When that occurs, if you would like your hook-up in a different location, please contact the village office as soon as possible.

Recycling

Mark your calendar; the next scheduled recycling day is Saturday, September 4th from 8 a.m. to noon. Start saving your aluminum cans, glass, vegetable/soup cans, plastic, and paper (copy & notebook, newspaper, and magazines -sorted). You will only have to cart it a short distance to the Lion’s Club sign by the railroad tracks on Main Street where a recycling trailer will be waiting along with volunteers from the Boy/Cub Scouts to help unload and sort it.

Yard Waste

Yard waste trash bags and/or stickers are available for purchase at the village office. Bags are $2.25 and stickers are $2.10. A&J will pick them up on regularly scheduled trash day.

Village Openings

The village is / will be looking for a new building inspector, a member for the Planning Commission, and a five member Zoning Board of Appeals. For more information, please call the village office.

Meetings / Dates

Village Board Meeting Tuesday, August 17th 7:30 p.m.
Planning Commission Meeting Wednesday, August 18th 7:00 p.m.

August 17, 2010 Bob Frooninckx, Mayor

Village Communication August 11, 2010

villageclifton@yahoo.com
815-694-2273, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Sewer Project

Both crews will continue working in the northeast part of the village this week finishing up Spaulding Avenue and the alley south to First Avenue. They will also complete Hancock Street and proceed to George Avenue and turn south down Fourth Street to First Avenue. When crews are close to your residence, a stake with a lime green ribbon will be placed in your yard indicating where the sewer hook-up will be located at your property line. When that occurs, if you would like your hook-up in a different location, please contact the village office as soon as possible.

Curfew for Minors

Please be advised, due to vandalism and other recent occurrences within the village, the following ordinance regarding curfew for minors will be enforced. 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.

Recycling

The Clifton Lion’s Club recycling program is underway in the village and the first collection day was a success thanks to your efforts. The recycling trailer is scheduled to be in the village once a month.

Yard Waste

Yard waste trash bags and/or stickers are available for purchase at the village office. Bags are $2.25 and stickers are $2.10. A&J will pick them up on regularly scheduled trash day.

Village Openings

The village is / will be looking for a new building inspector, a member for the Planning Commission, and a five member Zoning Board of Appeals. For more information, please call the village office.

Meetings / Dates

Village Board Meeting Tuesday, August 17th 7:30 p.m.

Planning Commission Meeting Wednesday, August 18th 7:00 p.m.

August 11, 2010 Bob Frooninckx, Mayor

Village Communication August 3, 2010

villageclifton@yahoo.com
815-694-2273, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Sewer Project

The west side crew has been working on the east side of the village this week constructing the lift station on Eighth Avenue. The east side crew is working in the easement between Porter Avenue and Spaulding Avenue. They will continue onto Spaulding Avenue and Hancock Street and will then proceed to George Avenue. Again, please watch for a stake with lime green ribbon to be placed in your yard indicating where the sewer hook-up will be placed at your property line. If you would like your hook-up in a different location, please contact the village office.

Contractors approved by the village who are licensed to perform a hook-up to your home to date are as follows:

E.G. Winteroth Inc. (pumping & hook-up) 815-697-2335
Danforth Plumbing, Rabideau Grain (pumping & hook-up) 815-694-2339 or 815-269-2098
Kalb Septic & Sewer, Inc (pumping & hook-up) 815-698-2286
Outback Pumping, Inc (tank pumping only) 815-932-0644
Dawn Construction (hook-up only) 815-723-7000
Michelich Excavating, Inc (pumping & hook-up) 815-933-6493 or 815-791-0257
Kampbell (pumping only) 815-935-0973
C&F Septic & Site Works (hook-up only) 815-545-5133
D&S Excavating (Dan Walwer) & Randall V. Trumble, Plumber (pumping & hook-up) 815-867-2816
Harroun’s Construction (pumping & hook-up) 815-471-7825 or 815-471-7826

Recycling

Bring your aluminum cans, glass, vegetable/soup cans, plastic, and paper (copy & notebook, newspaper, and magazines -sorted) to the River Valley Recycling trailer this Saturday, August 7th, from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. The trailer will be located near the Lion’s Club sign by the railroad tracks on Main Street. This Saturday the trailer will be staffed by Central Soo Bahk Do who will be there to help you unload and sort your recyclables. Then if you are in the mood, whether dropping off recycling or not, the group will also be hosting a lemonade stand and a bake sale. The Lion’s Club has arranged to have the recycling trailer here in the village the first Saturday of every month, so . . . if you have nothing to recycle this month, start saving for next month.

Village Openings

The village is / will be looking for a new building inspector, a member for the Planning Commission, and a five member Zoning Board of Appeals. For more information, please call the village office.

Meetings / Dates

Village Board Meeting Tuesday, August 3rd 7:30 p.m.
Village Board Meeting Tuesday, August 17th 7:30 p.m.
Planning Commission Meeting Wednesday, August 18th 7:00 p.m.

August 3, 2010 Bob Frooninckx, Mayor

Village Communication July 27, 2010

villageclifton@yahoo.com
815-694-2273, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Sewer Project

The west side crew will continue digging east on Lincoln Avenue to Maple Street and working on service lines. They will then go back and run south off of Lincoln to Pepperidge Estates. The east side crew is finishing Porter Avenue west toward Main Street and then will go down the alley north to Jensen Avenue and work on service hook-ups. After that portion is complete, they will work on Porter moving south in the easement behind the 200 block of North Main Street. The sewer plant is on schedule with tanks being put into the ground and work being done on the interior of the building itself. Again, please watch for a stake with lime green ribbon to be placed in your yard indicating where the sewer hook-up will be placed at your property line. If you would like your hook-up in a different location, please contact the village office.

Recycling

If you currently do or have ever thought about recycling, this is your opportunity, it just became a little more convenient. The Clifton Lion’s club is bringing recycling to the Village of Clifton the first Saturday of every month, starting August 7th. Start saving your aluminum cans, glass, vegetable/soup cans, plastic, and paper (copy & notebook, newspaper, and magazines -sorted). You will only have to cart it a short distance to the Lion’s Club sign by the railroad tracks on Main Street where a recycling trailer will be waiting along with volunteers to help unload and sort it. More information will be forthcoming, in the meantime, start saving!

Provena – St. Mary’s

All seven units for the modular offices have been moved into the Village. Water and sanitation lines have been installed.

Tree Trimming

Village trees are being cut and trimmed on Spaulding and East Fifth Avenue.

Village Openings

The village is / will be looking for a new building inspector, a member for the Planning Commission, and a five member Zoning Board of Appeals. For more information, please call the village office.

Water

Well #4 is online and we are also back within our normal daily pumping range.

Mayor’s Comments

Thank you to all residents for the patience you are showing during the sewer construction.

Meetings/Dates

Village Board Mtg. Tuesday, August 3rd 7:30 p.m.

July 27, 2010 Bob Frooninckx, Mayor

Village of Clifton Communication July 19, 2010

villageclifton@yahoo.com
815-694-2273, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Sewer Project

The east side crew will continue working on Porter Avenue, the alley from Porter to Hendron Avenue behind the 300 block east of Main Street. They will also be putting in service hook-ups. The west side crew will continue to work on Lincoln Avenue running lines south to Pepperidge Estates subdivision and from Evergreen Street east to Maple Street. The grant through the DCEO pertaining to residential sewer hook-ups is still under consideration. We will update you when we know more.

Water Department

Thank you to the residents that helped in locating our last water leak. It was a residential service line. We are now back in the normal daily pumping range.

Drainage

We are also looking at improving the drainage south of the village in the Alexander, Cox, and McTaggart Industrial Park (south of the Huot 66 gas station).

Clifton Fun Days

A Clifton Fun Days meeting will be held tonight (Monday, July 19th) at 7:00 p.m. in the community building if you are interested in attending. Discussion will be held on how the event went and what needs to be changed / added for next year. Your participation is welcome.

Provena St. Mary’s

The temporary modular units should be arriving this week and will be located in the northwest parking lot.

Old Clifton Grade School

The old Clifton Grade School has been sold and is now in the hands of a local developer who is looking for interested people to do some retailing, office rental, etc.

Village Newsletter

The village newsletter is available for delivery to you by email. Please visit www.cliftonillinois.com to sign up, the link is at the bottom of the first page. You will be directed to a registration form. Please complete and submit the form to begin receiving the newsletter and updates. Don’t forget, you may view past newsletters by visiting the village website and clicking on “Clifton Village Communication Blog.”

Mayor’s Comments

If you have any questions or concern regarding the sewer project or other village issues, please contact the office and do not listen to rumors.

Meetings / Dates

Clifton Fun Days Mtg. Monday, July 19th 7:00 p.m.
Village Board Mtg. Tuesday, July 20th 7:30 p.m.
Planning Commission Mtg. Wednesday, July 21st 7:00 p.m.

July 19, 2010 Bob Frooninckx, Mayor

Village Communication July 13, 2010

villageclifton@yahoo.com
815-694-2273, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Sewer Project

The east side crew is continuing the work on Jensen Avenue, Wilson Drive, and Porter Avenue. The west side crew will continue working on Lincoln Avenue and the lift station in Gerdes Park. Concrete was poured on the sewer plant site itself last week, keeping construction on schedule. Please look for the stake with the lime-green flag that indicates where your hook-up will be placed at your property line as construction nears your home and let us know if you need to move it.

Water Department

The boil order issued on July 12th was due to a service leak, not sewer construction. Layne-Western was here on Tuesday, July 13, 2010, to continue work on Well #4 which is currently available for service; however, not yet in automatic mode.

Village Openings

The village will be looking to fill both the building inspector position as well as the seventh position on the planning commission. If you or someone you know might be interested in serving the village in this capacity, please call the village office for more information.

Looking Good / Improvements

As you may have already noticed, on West Fifth Avenue at Elliot Street, the old silos owned by Rabideau Grain have been demolished. Looks great Rabideau Grain, Thanks! In addition, drainage was improved at that same intersection during the past week. A broken tile has now been repaired.

The “bump” on Sixth Avenue at Second Street has been removed; however, the four-way stop sign has not. Please obey street signs within the village.

If you notice any vacant residences or lots that are in need of being mowed, please notify the village office.

Fun Days Committee

The Clifton Fun Days Committee would like to thank all of those who contributed to and attended the fun days. You all helped make the weekend a fun and enjoyable experience. Please know that your time and effort are appreciated.

Mayor’s Comments

· Thank you to the Fun Days Committee, participants, and contributors. Great Work.
· Be courteous to your neighbors by keeping your dogs and pets on a leash. I have received several complains in the last several weeks.
· Remember to shop locally whenever possible.

Meetings / Dates

Village Board Mtg. Tuesday, July 20th 7:30 p.m.
Planning Commission Mtg. Wednesday, July 21st 7:00 p.m.

July 13, 2010 Bob Frooninckx, Mayor

Village Communication July 7, 2010

villageclifton@yahoo.com
815-694-2273, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Clifton Fun Days

The Clifton Fun Days are almost here! Please visit the village website, www.cliftonillinois.com, under Community Events, for information on the fun days, including a line-up of events for the two days (July 9th & 10th), the routes for both the parade and 5K run, vendor / game maps and much more. Please remember to drive carefully. There will be increased traffic with the fun days, garage sales, parade, and 5k all going on this weekend. Enjoy and have a great time.

Sewer Project

The west side crew will be working in Gerdes Park and on Lincoln Avenue west of Maple Street and possibly the line running south from Lincoln, behind the houses on Evergreen Street. The east side crew will be working on Wilson Drive north of Jensen and on Jensen Avenue after completing Second Street to Fourth Avenue. According to Leander Construction Co, the sewer plant construction itself is on schedule.

Provena-St. Mary’s

A public meeting regarding the Provena-St. Mary’s Clinic was held Tuesday, July 6, 2010. The Planning Commission and the Village Board approved the project following the meeting. Permits should be issued within the week and the project will then be underway.

Water Department

The village is again pumping over 300,000 gallons of water a day that would indicate a large leak or several smaller ones. We again ask that you contact the village at (815) 694-2273, if you see any unusual standing water or are experiencing lower than normal water pressure.

Clifton Grade School

The Clifton Grade School has been sold to a local resident.

Mosquito Spraying

The village will spray for mosquitoes prior to Clifton Fun Days on either Wednesday, July 7th or Thursday, July 8th.

Village E-Newsletter / Village Communication

If you would like to receive the village newsletter by email, please visit the village website at www.cliftonillinois.com, the sign-up link is at the bottom of the first page.

General Village Reminders

Please remember that the village has a leash law for the safety of pets as well residents.
If you are out after dark, remember to wear bright clothing or something reflective, it is hard to see you.

Meetings / Dates

Pool Committee Mtg. Monday, July 12th 7:00 p.m.
Planning Commission Mtg. Wednesday, July 21st 7:00 p.m.
Village Board Mtg. Tuesday, July 20th 7:30 p.m.

July 7, 2010 Bob Frooninckx, Mayor

Clifton Village Communication June 29, 2010

villageclifton@yahoo.com
815-694-2273, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Clifton Fun Days

Registrations are due by this Friday, July 2, 2010, for both the parade and garage sales. Please contact Shannon James, 815-694-2255, for parade registrations, and to register your garage sale, please stop by Curves or contact Krista Meier, 815-694-2361. Visit the village website, www.cliftonillinois.com for registration forms and more information on the fun days, including a line-up of events for the two days (July 9th & 10th).

Sewer Project

The east side crew will continue on Wilson Drive to Fourth Avenue, then go back and work on Jensen Avenue and the unfinished portion of Wilson Drive. The west side crew will be running service hook-ups to property lines this week, then next week will be working on Lincoln Avenue west of Maple Street and putting in the pump station in Gerdes Park. Again, please watch for a stake with lime green ribbon to be placed in your yard indicating where the sewer hook-up will be placed at your property line.

Public Meeting Regarding Provena-St. Mary’s

A public meeting will be held Tuesday, July 6, 2010, at 6:00 p.m., prior to the regularly scheduled board meeting. The meeting, held at the village office located at 350 E. Fifth Avenue, will discuss the Special Use Permit pertaining to the Provena-St. Mary’s project (old hospital).

Planning Commission

The village is still looking to fill two openings on the village planning commission. If you or someone you know might be interested in serving the village in this capacity, please call the village office for more information.

Water Department

Well #4 should be online within the week and the water tower painting is complete. Remember to keep an eye out for water leaks or any unusual surface water. If you notice anything abnormal, please report it to the village office at (815) 694-2273. Your help is greatly appreciated. A water leak was repaired in the 200 block of east Third Avenue on Monday.

Golf Carts

Golf cart drivers need to obey the rules of the road, including stopping at “stop” signs.

Mosquito Spraying

The village will spray for mosquitoes prior to Clifton Fun Days on either Wednesday, July 7th, or Thursday, July 8th, weather will determine.

Village E-Newsletter / Village Communication

If you would like to receive the village newsletter by email, please visit the village website at www.cliftonillinois.com, the sign-up link is at the bottom of the first page.

Mayor’s Comments

Please drive carefully and watch for children - especially around park areas, and be sure to observe posted speed limits.

Meetings / Dates

Provena Public Meeting Tuesday, July 6th 6:00 p.m.
Village Board Meeting Tuesday, July 6th 7:30 p.m.

June 29, 2010 Bob Frooninckx, Mayor

Village Communication June 22, 2010

villageclifton@yahoo.com
815-694-2273, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Update on Water Leak

The water leak that was causing the village to lose 100,000 gallons a day has been located and repaired. The leak was found at the corner of West First Avenue and Forest Street and was due to sewer construction in the area. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Sewer News

Sewer construction in the north end of the village, both east and west sides, will continue as weather permits. Diagrams for sewer hook-ups and a list of licensed and approved contractors for pumping and hook-ups are available at the village office. The diagram for sewer hook-ups is also available on the village website: www.cliftonillinois.com.

Provena-St. Mary’s

Provena St. Mary’s has filed an application for modular temporary offices for two years while the medical center is demolished and rebuilt. Public hearings will be scheduled in the future.

Planning Commission

There are currently two openings on the village planning commission. If you or someone you know might be interested in serving the village in this capacity, please call the village office for more information.

Clifton Fun Days

A few deadlines are approaching for the Clifton Fun Days (July 9th & 10th). Parade registration forms are kindly requested by July 2, 2010, for planning purposes. Please contact Shannon James at (815) 694-2255 to register. A parade route will be determined in the near future. Remember to register your garage sale by July 2, 2010, with Krista Meier (815) 694-2361, to be listed on the map. You may also register at Curves. Spaces are still available for game booths on Saturday, July 10, from 2-4 p.m. and crafters spaces are available for Friday & Saturday. You may contact Erin Soper at (815) 325-9970 for more information on space available.

Burn Site

The village is continuing to look for a burn pile site. If you have any ideas, please contact the village office.

Village Newsletter

The village newsletter is available for delivery to you by email. Please visit www.cliftonillinois.com to sign up, the link is at the bottom of the first page. There are currently 157 people registered to receive the e-newsletter. Don’t forget, you may view past newsletters by visiting the village website and clicking on “Clifton Village Communication Blog.”

Mayor’s Comments

Please remember to purchase locally when possible. Thanks for helping our local businesses.

June 22, 2010 Bob Frooninckx, Mayor

Village Communication June 15, 2010

villageclifton@yahoo.com
815-694-2273, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Water Issue

Please report any unexplained wet areas that you notice to the village office as soon as possible. The village is pumping approximately 100,000 more gallons of water per day than normal. With the recent heavy rain it is more difficult to spot water leaks; therefore, we would appreciate your assistance in keeping an eye out for unusual water activity.

Mosquito Spraying

The village will be spraying for mosquitoes this Thursday evening (June 17th), weather permitting.

Water Tower

Water tower painting is now complete.

Clifton Fun Days

A 3-on-3 Soccer Tournament open to all ages is the newest addition to the Clifton Fun Days line-up. The tournament will be held behind the old Clifton grade school. For further information, please contact Jeff Tryban at (815) 697-2203, or by email at centralsoccer09@ymail.com.

Updated List of Contractors

A four-inch (4”) SDR 26 or better pipe with a clean out for your line will be required to hook-up to the sewer system from your home. Contractors approved by the village who are licensed to perform a hook-up to your home to date are as follows:

E.G. Winteroth Inc. (pumping & hook-up) 815-697-2335
Danforth Plumbing, Inc & Rabideau Grain (pumping & hookup) 815-694-2339 / 815-269-2098
Kalb Septic & Sewer, Inc (pumping / hook-up) 815-698-2286
Outback Pumping, Inc (tank pumping only) 815-932-0644
Dawn Construction (hook-up only) 815-723-7000
Michelich Excavating, Inc (pumping / hook-up) 815-933-6493 / 815-791-0257
Kampbell (pumping only) 815-935-0973
C&F Septic & Site Works (hook-up only) 815-545-5133

Meetings / Dates

Village Board Meeting Tuesday, June 15th 7:30 p.m.
Planning Commission Meeting Wednesday, June 16th 7:00 p.m.
Police Committee Meeting Thursday, June 17th 3:30 p.m.

Mayor’s Comments

Thank you for your feedback and comments on the village newsletter. We appreciate your taking the time to let us know what you think.

June 15, 2010 Bob Frooninckx, Mayor

Village Communication June 9, 2010

villageclifton@yahoo.com
815-694-2273, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Sewer Project

The west side crew has completed Maple Street north of Lincoln and work will now start on Forest Street to Third Avenue and the area east of Forest Street bordered by First and Third Avenues. The east side crew is finishing up on Hendron Avenue and will continue on to Center Street and Wilson Avenue. Please watch for a stake with lime green ribbon to be placed in your yard indicating where the sewer hook-up will be placed at your property line.

CIPS Tree Trimming

AmerenCIPS is in the area trimming trees that could interfere with electric lines that run from pole to pole.

Provena Medical Center

Provena Medical Center on Sixth Avenue (doctor’s offices in the old hospital) will be bringing in portable office units that will be placed in the northwest parking lot. These units will be here for approximately two years while a new medical center is being built.

Water Tower

Water tower painting will continue through this week. “Clifton” will be displayed on the north and south sides of the tower to be visible to I-57 travelers.

Village E-Newsletter / Village Communication

The village is in the process of compiling a list of residents who would like to receive an e-newsletter. If you would like to receive a copy, please visit the village website at www.cliftonillinois.com, the sign-up link is at the bottom of the first page. Past village communications are also available on the website under “Clifton Village Communication Blog.” You may view communications dating back to February.

Swimming Pools

The Clifton Centennial Pool had a successful opening day! Please contact the pool at (815) 694-2631, to schedule your swimming lessons, pool party rental, or to purchase your season passes.

Clifton Fun Days

The fun day’s committee is looking for people who are interested in hosting a game booth on Saturday, July 10th, from 2-4 p.m. This is a good opportunity to raise money for your organization, team, or to donate to a charity of your choice. If interested, please contact Shannon James at (815) 694-2255. In addition, don’t forget about the parade that will be held on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. Fill out an entry form, available at the village office, Clifton Library, or online at www.cliftonillinois.com, under news and events page, or you may contact Shannon as listed above. We welcome anyone who would like to participate.

Mayor’s Comments

Please make an effort to stay informed about village happenings and to patronize local businesses when possible.

Meetings / Dates

Village Board Meeting Tuesday, June 15th 7:30 p.m.
Planning Commission Meeting Wednesday, June 16th 7:00 p.m.

June 9, 2010 Bob Frooninckx, Mayor

Village Communication June 2, 2010

villageclifton@yahoo.com
815-694-2273, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Sewer Project
Sewer work is continuing throughout the village. Fourth Street is complete down to George Avenue on the east side. The east side crew has started on Hendron Avenue and then will work north to Lake Irene. The second crew on the west side will finish North Maple from Lincoln Avenue and then will go back to Forest Street working south to Third Avenue.

Sanitary service hook-up diagrams are available at the village office if you would like a copy. You may also request an email copy. A copy should be posted on the village website within a couple of weeks.

As sewer construction crews near your property, a note will be attached to your door and a stake with a lime green ribbon will be placed in your yard. The flag indicates where the sewer drop will be placed on your property. If you would like to change the location, please call the number listed on the note attached to your door as soon as possible, or you may call the village office at (815) 694-2273, Monday – Friday, 8a.m. – 11a.m.

Village E-Newsletter / Village Communication
The village is in the process of compiling a list of residents who would like to receive an e-newsletter. If you would like to receive a copy, please visit the village website at www.cliftonillinois.com, the sign-up link is at the bottom of the first page.

Past village communications are also available on the website under “Clifton Village Communication Blog.” You may view communications dating back to February.

Mosquito Control
Spraying for mosquitoes will begin the middle of the month, weather permitting.

Swimming Pools
There is a new residential swimming pool ordinance in effect within the village. Please visit the village office if you would like a copy. Again, you may request a copy via email. We are working toward posting ordinances on the village website; however, they are not accessible online yet.

The Clifton Centennial Pool is now open! Swimming lessons and season passes are available. Please call (815) 694-2631, for more information.

Mayor’s Comments
I would like to encourage residents to patronize their local business when at all possible. The tax dollars come back to the village and the businesses need our help.

Meetings / Dates
Clifton Fun Days Meeting Tuesday, June 8th 7:00 p.m.
Village Board Meeting Tuesday, June 15th 7:30 p.m.
Planning Commission Meeting Thursday, June 17th 7:00 p.m.

June 2, 2010 Bob Frooninckx, Mayor

Village Communication May 25, 2010

villageclifton@yahoo.com
815-694-2273, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Sewer Project

Construction on the east side of town will continue on Fourth Street to First Avenue. After that, the crews will go back to work on Hendron Avenue and the area to the north of Hendron. Construction of the west side of town will continue on Lincoln Avenue to Evergreen, then go north on Maple Street from Lincoln. If you have any questions you may contact the village office , Pat Olson, the MG2a engineer on site for the east side of town, or Matt Hill, the MG2a engineer for the west side.

Village maps can no longer be changed in time for construction crews to review; therefore, it is no longer necessary to stop by the village office to locate your septic. As sewer construction crews near your property, a note will be attached to your door and a stake with a lime green ribbon will be placed in your yard. The flag indicates where the sewer drop will be placed on your property. If you would like to change the location, please call the number listed on the note attached to your door as soon as possible, or you may call the village office at (815) 694-2273, Monday – Friday, 8a.m. – 11a.m. Thank you to all the residents who have taken the time to review the location of their septic with the village and those who have helped the engineers with various problem locations in their areas.

With sewer construction occurring in the village, boil orders will be issued from time to time. Following are ways in which the village will try to keep residents informed of boil orders either being issued or lifted.

1. Radio stations are informed when a boil order is issued in the village and when it is lifted. You should listen to the following radio stations:

WGFA 94.1 FM WKAN 1320 AM

2. The resident in charge of the sign on Main Street has stated that he will make his best effort to have the sign changed when a boil order is issued and/or lifted.

3. The village is in the process of compiling a list of residents who would like to receive an e-newsletter. This list of residents will also provide a method with which to inform residents of boil orders. If you would like to receive the village e-newsletter, please visit http://www.villageofclifton.info/

4. Boil orders are posted at the post office, library, both village banks, and Jensen’s IGA.

Please understand that the persons changing the signs and sending emails must be available and/or home to change the sign / send emails and this may not always be done in a timely manner.

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
1. A four-inch (4”) SDR 26 or better pipe with a clean out for your line will be required to hook-up to the sewer system from your home. Contractors approved by the village who are licensed to perform a hook-up to your home to date are as follows:
E.G. Winteroth Inc. (pumping / hook-up) 815-697-2335
Danforth Plumbing, Inc & Rabideau Grain 815-694-2339 or 815-269-2098
(hook-up only)
Kalb Septic & Sewer, Inc (pumping / hook-up) 815-698-2286
Outback Pumping, Inc (tank pumping only) 815-932-0644
Dawn Construction (hook-up only) 815-723-7000
2. Septic tanks will need to be pumped and abandoned (filled with sand, caved in, or removed).
3. Sanitary service hook-up diagrams are available at the village office if you would like a copy.

Clifton Fun Days

As part of the Clifton Fun Days, the village will host a Luau themed parade on Saturday, July 10, 2010, at 1:00 p.m. We welcome any groups, sports teams, organizations, clubs, businesses, golf cart owners, or individuals who would like to participate. Featured in this years’ parade will be a “kid’s section.” We look forward to having kids think of ways in which they would like to join in the festivities. They can decorate their bikes, wagons, themselves . . . be creative. The more the merrier! There is no fee to enter into the parade. For more information, contact Shannon James at (815) 694-2255, (815) 258-0232, or jamesjs@netzero.com. Entry forms are available at the Clifton Public Library or the village office.

If you are interested in hosting a food, game, or vendor booth, please contact Shannon as listed above. The fun days will be held on July 9th and 10th.

Yard Waste Bags

Yard waste trash bags and/or stickers are now available for purchase at the village office. Bags are $2.25 and stickers are $2.10. The village no longer has a yard waste burn site; however, A&J Disposal will pick-up yard waste that has either been placed in bags that have been purchased from the village or you may use your own bags and purchase a sticker to put on the bags so that A&J will pick them up on the regularly scheduled trash day of Tuesday.

Water Tower / Well #4

Water tower painting should begin early June and the village is working to complete the hook-up of well #4.

Meetings / Dates

Robinson Engineering Presentation Tues. June 1, 2010 6:00 p.m.
Village Board Meeting Tues. June 1, 2010 7:30 p.m.
Clifton Fun Days Meeting Tues. June 8, 2010 7:00 p.m.

May 25, 2010 Bob Frooninckx, Mayor

Clifton Village Communication May 18, 2010

villageclifton@yahoo.com
815-694-2273, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Sewer Project

As sewer construction crews near your property, a note will be attached to your door and a stake with a lime green ribbon will be placed in your yard. The flag indicates where the sewer drop will be placed on your property. If you would like to change the location, please call the number listed on the note attached to your door as soon as possible, or you may call the village office at (815) 694-2273, Monday – Friday, 8a.m. – 11a.m.

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

1. A four-inch (4”) SDR 26 or better pipe with a clean out for your line will be required to hook-up to the sewer system from your home. Contractors approved by the village who are licensed to perform a hook-up to your home to date are as follows:
E.G. Winteroth Inc. 815-697-2335
Danforth Plumbing, Inc & Rabideau Grain 815-694-2339 or 815-269-2098
2. Septic tanks will need to be pumped and abandoned (filled with sand, caved in, or removed).
3. Sanitary service hook-up diagrams are available at the village office if you would like a copy.

Clifton Fun Days

The Clifton Fun Days are in need of your help! There are currently volunteers for the beer tent, garage sales, and the 5K run. We are in need of volunteers for all other areas. Please join us on Thursday, May 20, at 7:00 p.m. at the Clifton Community Building to lend your support. If you would like to help and are unable to attend the meeting, please call the village office at (815) 694-2273, to let us know that you would like to volunteer. The fun days will be held on July 9th and 10th.

Also, as part of the Clifton Fun Days, the village will host a Luau themed parade on Saturday, July 10, 2010, at 1:00 p.m. We welcome any groups, sports teams, organizations, clubs, businesses, golf cart owners, or individuals who would like to participate. Featured in this years’ parade will be a “kid’s section.” We look forward to having kids think of ways in which they would like to join in the festivities. They can decorate their bikes, wagons, themselves . . . be creative. The more the merrier! There is no fee to enter into the parade. For more information or an entry form, contact Shannon James at (815) 694-2255, (815) 258-0232, or jamesjs@netzero.com. You may also contact Missy Winkel at (815) 694-2100, or LeAnn Warpet at (815) 694-3517. Entry forms are also available at the Clifton Public Library or the village office.If you are interested in hosting a food, game, or vendor booth, please contact Shannon as listed above.

Yard Waste Bags

Yard waste trash bags and/or stickers are now available for purchase at the village office. Bags are $2.25 and stickers are $2.10. The village no longer has a yard waste burn site; however, A&J Disposal will pick-up yard waste that has either been placed in bags that have been purchased from the village or you may use your own bags and purchase a sticker to put on the bags so that A&J will pick them up on the regularly scheduled trash day of Tuesday.

Meetings / Dates

Planning Committee Wed. May 19, 2010 7:00 p.m.
Fun Days Meeting Thurs. May 20, 2010 7:00 p.m.
Robinson Engineering Presentation Tues. June 1, 2010 6:00 p.m.
Village Board Meeting Tues. June 1, 2010 7:30 p.m.

I would like to encourage residents to shop locally. Sales tax dollars come back to the village and our businesses need your support. Thanks!

May 18, 2010 Bob Frooninckx, Mayor

Clifton Village Communication May 11, 2010

villageclifton@yahoo.com
815-694-2273, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Sewer Project

As we progress rather rapidly with sewer construction throughout the village it is becoming very important for residents to inform the village of the location of their septic tanks. If you are unable to stop by the office during normal hours (M – F; 8 – 11 am), please call the office at (815) 694-2273, or e-mail us at villageclifton@yahoo.com, to arrange an alternative method of informing the village of the location of your septic tank.

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
1. A four-inch (4”) SDR 26 or better pipe with a clean out for your line will be required to hook-up to the sewer system from your home. Contractors approved by the village who are licensed to perform a hook-up to your home to date are as follows:
E.G. Winteroth Inc. 815-697-2335
Danforth Plumbing, Inc & Rabideau Grain 815-694-2339 or 815-269-2098
2. Septic tanks will need to be pumped and abandoned (filled with sand, caved in, or removed).
3. Lime green flags will indicate where the sewer drop will be located on your property.

Clifton Fun Days Meeting

The Clifton Fun Days are in need of your help! There are currently volunteers for the beer tent, garage sales, and the 5K run. We are in need of volunteers for all other areas. Please join us on Thursday, May 20, at 7:00 p.m. at the Clifton Community Building to lend your support. If you would like to help and are unable to attend the meeting, please call the village office at (815) 694-2273, to let us know that you would like to volunteer. The fun days will be held on July 9th and 10th.

Golf Cart Information

Stickers for the new fiscal year for those residents who own golf carts in the village were due on April 1, 2010. Stop by the office to purchase your new sticker as the old ones are now expired.

Yard Waste Bags

Yard waste trash bags and/or stickers will be available for purchase starting this week at the village office. Bags will be $2.25 and stickers are $2.10. The village no longer has a yard waste burn site; however, A&J Disposal will pick-up yard waste that has either been placed in bags that have been purchased from the village or you may use your own bags and purchase a sticker to put on the bags so that A&J will pick them up on the regularly scheduled trash day of Tuesday.

Meetings / Dates

Village Board Meeting Tues. May 18, 2010 7:30 p.m.
Planning Committee Wed. May 19, 2010 7:00 p.m.
Fun Days Meeting Thurs. May 20, 2010 7:00 p.m.
Robinson Engineering Presentation Tues. June 1, 2010 6:00 p.m.
Village Board Meeting Tues. June 1, 2010 7:30 p.m.

May 11, 2010 Bob Frooninckx, Mayor

Clifton Village Communication May 4, 2010

villageclifton@yahoo.com
815-694-2273, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Sewer Project

The Village of Clifton, much to the delight of the Board of Trustees and Board President, Bob Frooninckx, received the first payment from the State of Illinois for almost one million dollars toward the sewer project.  The check received during the past week was for $969,137.00 and will go to the contractors and supplies for the project.  It is still requested that those residents that have not identified the location of their septic with the village do so ASAP as construction of the sewer distribution system is progressing quite rapidly in the north part of the village.  Sewer and water lines under the CN Railroad and Old Rt. 45 has been completed.  If you are unable to stop by the office during normal hours (M – F; 8 – 11 am), please call the office at (815) 694-2273, or e-mail us at villageclifton@yahoo.com,  to arrange an alternative method of informing the village of the location of your septic tank.  Construction crews will be posting notes on your door and stakes in your yard within a few days of starting to dig in your area.  If you have any questions, follow instructions on the note or call the village.  Sewer plant construction on the 11 acres recently annexed into the village is on schedule and the building is being built. 

Clifton Fun Days Meeting

The Clifton Fun Days are in need of your help!  There are currently volunteers for the beer tent, garage sales, and the 5K run.  We are in need of volunteers for all other areas.  Please join us on Wednesday, May 5, at 7:00 p.m. at the Clifton Community Building to lend your support.  If you would like to help and are unable to attend the meeting, please call the village office at (815) 694-2273, to let us know that you would like to volunteer.  The fun days will be held on July 9th and 10th.

Golf Cart Information

Stickers for the new fiscal year for those residents who own golf carts in the village were due on April 1, 2010.  Stop by the office to purchase your new sticker as the old ones are now expired.

Well #4 / Water Tower

Well # 4 is being piped and wired currently and we are expecting to be on line by early summer.  Water extension lines are being put in to supply water to the new sewer plant.  Water tower cleaning and painting should be completed in early summer as well.  Water issues in regard to main extensions and increasing water supplies are being discussed by the water committee.

Meetings / Dates

    Village Board Meeting        Tues. May 4, 2010        7:30 p.m.
    Clifton Fun Days Meeting        Wed. May 5, 2010        7:00 p.m.

May 4,  2010                                Bob Frooninckx, Mayor

Clifton Village Communication April 20, 2010

villageclifton@yahoo.com
815-694-2273, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Sewer Project
ATTENTION VILLAGE RESIDENTS:  If you are unable to stop by the office during normal hours (M – F; 8 – 11 am), please call the office at (815) 694-2273, or e-mail us at villageclifton@yahoo.com,  to arrange an alternative method of informing the village of the location of your septic tank.
Construction crews for the sewer project are taking advantage of the good weather and have completed borings under the railroad and Old Rt. 45.  Work will be done through some of the farm properties first so that crops can be put in as soon as possible.  The sewer plant itself is being constructed and materials are arriving daily.  Leander Construction is in charge of this phase of the project.
A four-inch (4”) SDR 26 or better pipe with a clean out for your line will be required to hook-up to the sewer system from your home.  Other information will become available as we progress, including a list of qualified waste/sewer contractors that have registered with the Village.

Clifton Fun Days Meeting
Anyone interested in volunteering to help with the Clifton Fun Days is invited to a meeting on Wednesday, May 5, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. at the Clifton Community Building.  The purpose of this meeting is to bring interested volunteers together to discuss plans and ideas that you may have.  Currently we have volunteers for the garage sales, 5k run, beer tent, and some entertainment.  The event is in need of volunteers for all other areas.  If you are interested in helping in anyway, please attend.  If you are unable to attend the meeting; however are interested in helping, please call the office at (815) 694-2273.  The fun days will be held on July 9th & 10th.

Well #4 / Water Tower / Pool
Well #4 is completed and is producing as much water as the two existing wells.  This should provide the village with an adequate supply for at least twice its current size.
Pool filters have been ordered and plans are for the pool to be ready in time for the scheduled opening set for the Thursday before Memorial Day.
Meetings / Dates
    Planning Commission Meeting    Wed. April 21, 2010        7:00 p.m.
    Village Board Meeting            Tues. May 4, 2010        7:30 p.m.
    Clifton Fun Days Meeting        Wed. May 5, 2010        7:00 p.m.

April 20,  2010                                Bob Frooninckx, Mayor

Clifton Village Communication April 13, 2010

villageclifton@yahoo.com
815-694-2273, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Sewer Project
The sewer project is proceeding in the north part of the Village and those residents that have not identified the location of the septic tank for their residence need to do so at the Village office at 350 E. Fourth Avenue as soon as possible.  Office hours are Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.  You may call the office at (815) 694-2273, or e-mail us at villageclifton@yahoo.com, if you are unable to stop by the office during normal hours.  Again, the location that is marked on the village maps will determine where the sewer line will be dropped at your property line.  The residents are responsible for running the sewer line from the property line to the desired location.  It is in your best interest to have the sewer line dropped as close to the final destination as possible.  This will cost you less in the long run.  The more pipe you have to run, the more it will cost.
A four-inch (4”) pipe with a clean out for your line is required to hook-up to the sewer system from your home.

Yard Waste Burn Site
The Yard Waste Burn Site on the north side of town is now closed due to the sewer project.  Please do not leave yard waste in the driveway.

Well #4 / Water Tower
Well #4 is now dug and is producing 500 gallons per minute.  The Village is awaiting electrical and piping contract work to be completed.  The water tower is scheduled to be cleaned and painted this spring with bids to be opened April 20th at 7:00 p.m.

Meetings / Dates
    Water Tower Bid Openings    Tuesday, April 20, 2010        1:00 p.m.
    Village Board Meeting        Tuesday, April 20, 2010        7:30 p.m.
    Planning Commission Meeting    Wednesday, April 21, 2010    7:00 p.m.


April 13,  2010                            Bob Frooninckx, Mayor

Clifton Village Communication March 30, 2010

villageclifton@yahoo.com
815-694-2273, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.

SEWER PROJECT
Surveying work continues throughout the Village for the sewer distribution lines.  At the North end of the Village, Dawn Construction is getting ready to vertically bore under the CN Railroad tracks and the Old Route 45 State Highway.
Thank you to all of the residents that have stopped by the office and verified the location of their septic tanks.  If you have not already done so, please stop by the office.  The location that is marked on the village maps will determine where the sewer line will be dropped at your property line.  The residents are responsible for running the sewer line from the property line to the desired location.  It is in your best interest to have the sewer line dropped as close to the final destination as possible.  This will cost you less in the long run.  The more pipe you have to run, the more it will cost.
WELL #4
The Well #4 project has been started and digging will begin this week.  The Village has spoken with the IEPA and has requested funding for both this project and the Locust Street main project.

VILLAGE PARKS / INFORMATION
Clifton Fun Days will be held on July 9 & 10.  Please call, email, or stop by the Village office if you are interested in helping out with this event.  The Village is in need of volunteers.

The Pools and Parks Committee held a meeting on Monday, March 29, 2010 to discuss the pool filtration replacement.  The committee will make its’ recommendation to the board at the next scheduled meeting on April 6, 2010.

CENSUS 2010
Thank you to all of the residents who have responded to the 2010 Census.  As of today (3/30/10), the Village of Clifton’s response rate is 70%, while Iroquois County’s response rate is 59%, the State of Illinois’ response rate is 48%, and the National rate is 46%.  It is important to get an accurate count of residents for our community.  In fact, the information the census collects helps to determine how more than $400 billion dollars of federal funding each year is spent on infrastructure and services.

Upcoming Meetings
        Thursday, April 1, 2010        7:00 p.m.        Village Annexation Meeting        Tuesday, April 6, 2010        7:30 p.m.        Village Board Meeting
        Wednesday, April 21, 2010    7:00 p.m.        Planning Commission Meeting

March 30, 2010                                ---Bob Frooninckx, Mayor

Clifton Village Communication March 10, 2010

villageclifton@yahoo.com
815-694-2273, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.

SEWER PROJECT
Thank you to all of the residents that have stopped by the office and verified the location of their septic tanks.  If you have not already done so, please stop by the office.  The location that is marked on the village maps will determine where the sewer line will be dropped at your property line.  The residents are responsible for running the sewer line from the property line to the desired location.  It is in your best interest to have the sewer line dropped as close to the final destination as possible.  This will cost you less in the long run.  The more pipe you have to run, the more it will cost.
Contractors should begin digging the week of March 15, 2010, in the north part of town where the sewer plant will be built.
A public hearing regarding annexation of several properties into the Village will be held on Thursday, April 1, 2010, at 7:00 p.m.  It will be held at the Clifton Community Building at 330 E. Fourth Avenue.

TRASH CONTAINERS
Please be aware when setting out trash cans for garbage pick-up day, the container wheels should be on the house side and the arrows should be toward the street.

BURN SITE CLOSED
The burn site is CLOSED and will remain closed permanently due to the sewer plant construction
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VILLAGE WEBSITE
Please visit the village website at www.cliftonillinois.com.  If you are listed, please review the information listed for accuracy.  If you are not listed and wish to be, please contact the Village office.

VILLAGE PARKS / INFORMATION
Clifton Fun Days will be held on July 9 & 10.  The Village needs volunteers and organizations for this event.

Picnic tables will be out within the week due to the space required in the water shed for the new well #4.

The village pool is in need of improvements to the filtration system.  The Board of Trustees are currently looking into replacing the filters and quotes are currently running around $30,000.

CENSUS 2010
Starting this month, census forms will be delivered to Clifton residents along with the rest of the country.  When you receive yours, answer the 10 short questions and then mail the form back in the postage-paid envelope provided. If you don't mail the form back, you may receive a visit from a census taker, who will ask you the questions from the form.  It is important to get an accurate count of residents for our community.  In fact, the information the census collects helps to determine how more than $400 billion dollars of federal funding each year is spent on infrastructure and services.  A census worker will be at the Clifton Public Library from March 1st through April 19th, between the hours of 2:00 and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.  They will be able to answer questions and assist with completion of census forms.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS (at Village Office)
                Police         Thursday, March 11        9:00 a.m.
                Finance     Thursday, March 11        7:00 p.m.
                Water        Monday, March 15        8:00 a.m.
March 10, 2010                                    Bob Frooninckx, Mayor