Clifton Village Communication June 29, 2010

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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