Kankakee Times

Village of Clifton Board of Trustees met October 8.

Here is the minutes as provided by the board:

Place of Meeting

Village Hall, 350 East Fourth Avenue, Clifton, Illinois

Call to Order

President Winkel called the meeting to order with the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:03 p.m.

Members Present: President Andrew Winkel, Trustees Jim Schoon, Randy Gigl, Joe Kolosky, and Paul Hess. Trustee Casey Hull arrived at 7:12 p.m.

Members Absent: Trustee Brianne Ryan

Also Present: Clerk Shannon James, Treasurer Sandy Tammen, Chief Jim Lehmkuhl, and Maintenance Supervisor Tim Kent. Advocate Reporter Kathy Washington arrived at 7:07 p.m.

Approval of Minutes

Kolosky moved and Hess seconded to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Clifton Village Board, September 10, 2018. 4/0 motion passed by acclamation.

Public Questions and Comments: None.

Planning Commission: No Report.

Maintenance Department

Kent reported all tree removal that was slated to be completed is done.

Building and Zoning

Building Inspector Tim Kent and Village Structural Engineer Scott Morrison met on September 11, 2018, and then met with Smith Architect Scott Seaton at the Smith residence located at 220 E Fourth Avenue in an attempt to come up with plans to correct issues with the building project. (Kathy Washington arrived at 7:07 p.m.) Seaton and Kent met again on, Friday, September 14, 2018, to establish a timeline for Smith to follow in order to meet the December deadline for project completion. Another building permit was issued on September 14, 2018.

Police Department: No report.

Streets and Alleys

Schoon asked Winkel what if anything can be done regarding the properties located at 120 and 140 E Fifth Avenue which have been neglected and abandoned. Winkel stated he has been in contact with Village Attorney Meyer regarding legal action that may be available but has not heard back yet. Kent stated the water has been off since spring 2014 when a water line broke.

Water and Sewer Committee

Gigl moved and Hess seconded an expense not to exceed $30,000 for the purchase of remaining water meters. (Trustee Hull arrived at 7:12 p.m.) Approximately 270 meters are needed to complete the village at a cost of $200.00 each. Kent typically orders the meters in December so they can be installed during the winter months. Discussion was held on water fund balance and how much is potentially available to purchase meters. Approximately $15,000 of appropriated water funds are left but a couple of recent water repairs will reduce that amount further as will any future water repairs and expenses through the end of the fiscal year. Discussion was held on evaluating the purchase again in a couple of months or possibly skipping this year. Roll call of votes. Ayes 0. Nays 5; Gigl, Hull, Kolosky, Hess and Schoon. Motion failed.

Kent reported the water tower project was completed Thursday, October 4, 2018.

Budget and Finance Committee: No report.

Police and Public Safety Committee

Kolosky reported the committee is waiting on feedback and guidance from Village Attorney Meyer on the subject of combining the police department with the Village of Ashkum’s police department.

Ordinance and Zoning Committee: No report.

Local Improvement Committee

Hess reported he will be planting the two maple trees in honor of the Clifton Women’s Club and Lioness in Lion’s parking lot now that the ash trees have been removed.

Kent reported the pool, bath house, and pump house have been winterized.

Treasurer’s Report/Payment of Bills

Tammen reported CD #10 was rolled over as directed at the September meeting and relayed that CD #11 is up soon. Hull moved and Kolosky seconded to roll over water CD #11 for 12 months at the highest available rate. Roll call of votes. Ayes 4; Hull, Hess, Schoon, and Gigl. Abstain 1; Kolosky (conflict of interest). Nays 0. Motion carried.

Tammen presented the Treasurer’s report. Kolosky moved and Hull seconded to accept the Treasurer’s Report. Roll call of votes. Ayes 5; Kolosky, Hess, Schoon, Gigl, and Hull. Nays 0. Motion carried.

Tammen presented the listing of bills to be paid and verbally added a Larson Tree Service bill in the amount of $1400.00 which was received today too late to be included in the ledger. Discussion was held on the removal of a dead tree for a resident at 250 Jensen Avenue that is to be repaid $25.00 a month included on the village utility bill for said property until the balance is paid off. The tree removal expense was taken out of the general fund. Tammen will speak with utility billing clerk Cindy Juzeszyn and ask her to deposit the $25.00 a month repayment in the general fund. Kolosky moved and Hull seconded to pay the bills as presented with the addition of the Larson Tree Service Bill. Roll call of votes. Ayes 5; Hess, Schoon, Gigl, Hull, and Kolosky. Nays 0. Motion carried.

Village President

Winkel relayed Representative Bennett had contacted him within the last month regarding funding opportunities for infrastructure projects and asked that a letter be sent regarding projects the village is facing. With just a few hours to get the letter in, Winkel sent information regarding the south side drainage issue which has been estimated at a cost of 1.5-2.25 million dollars. Winkel was also contacted by Senator Barickman who requested a meeting to discuss the villages’ findings and difficulties regarding Main Street. Winkel met with Barickman to discuss the Main Street issues and as a result Barickman requested Winkel write and submit a letter detailing said information. Barickman serves on the state appropriations committee and may come across an opportunity to do something about the issue.

Concluding Public Questions and Comments: None.

Adjournment

Schoon moved and Kolosky seconded to adjourn at 7:38 p.m. 5/0 motion passed by acclamation.

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