New Areas Released for Sewer Hook-up

The last remaining portion of the village, south of East Fourth Avenue, has now been released for sewer connection. That means that anyone with a water account in the Village of Clifton can now proceed with their sewer connection.

Village Communication, June 1, 2011

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

Police Matter

A cash reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for vandalism in the form of graffiti on several buildings and the water tower in the Village of Clifton. The graffiti was discovered on Monday, May 30, 2011. Anyone with information on this matter should call the village office at (815) 694-2273 to leave a contact number and Chief Wilken will be in contact with you.

Curfew for Minors

Summer is upon us; therefore, please review the following ordinance relating to curfew for minors.

It is unlawful for a person less than sixteen (16) years of age to be present at or upon any public assembly, building, place, street or highway at the following time unless accompanied and supervised by a parent, legal guardian or other responsible companion at least twenty one (21) years of age approved by a parent or legal guardian or unless engaged in a business or occupation which the laws of this State authorize a person less than sixteen (16) years of age to perform:

Between ten o’clock (10:00) P.M. and seven o’clock (7:00) A.M. Monday through Sunday.

It is unlawful for a parent, legal guardian or other person to knowingly permit a person in his custody or control to violate subsection (A) of this Section.

Sewer Project

Water customers on the entire west side of the railroad tracks have been added to those areas that can now begin their sewer hook-ups. Sewer hook-up permit applications that are complete may be issued for water customers in the following areas:

1. All Water customers on the West side of the railroad tracks.
2. Water customers in the Northeast section of town, i.e. homes that are both North of (or on) East Fourth Avenue and East of the railroad tracks.
3. Water customers in the 400 block of South Main Street.

The village office will keep track of hook-ups through the use of permits that will be issued for each property. A permit application will be completed and a permit issued to proceed with work at that location. The permit should be displayed in the window, visible from the road. The permit will be submitted to the village inspector, completed, and returned to the village office for record keeping purposes. The village will be inspecting materials used, sewer connections, cleanout, and septic tank abandonment. When your project is complete and ready to be inspected, contact the village office at (815) 694-2273 to be put on the list for inspection. Caution tape / rope off and leave exposed the areas that will be inspected until approved. Be advised, if the area is covered with fill before inspection, it will need to be uncovered again before inspection can proceed. Office hours are Monday thru Friday 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. Inspections will be conducted Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Recycling

Don’t forget to bring your recyclables to the Lion’s Club sign near the railroad tracks on Main Street this Saturday, June 3rd from 8 a.m. till noon, where a recycling trailer will be waiting, along with volunteers to help unload and sort it.

June 1, 2011 Jan Meier O’Connell, Mayor