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Godfrey to address yard flooding Dylan Suttles, [email protected] FacebookTwitterEmail GODFREY The village board on Tuesday discussed a drainage problem on North Street. Jack Van Winkle, of 5308 North St. told board members about the high level of water in his front yard whenever it rains. Winkle said about nine years ago the township came down and dug out trenches on the property, creating a high spot in the middle of the yard. “I had water up to my front door on the step,” Winkle said. “My front yard has sank three inches.” Godfrey Village Engineer Richard Beran said he has come up with a potential solution but it would need to be contracted out and would cost an estimated $40,000. ....
Godfrey plans June 1 TIF II discussion Dylan Suttles, [email protected] FacebookTwitterEmail GODFREY Village board members on Monday discussed a second tax financing district (TIF) for Godfrey. In a unanimous vote, the board approved an ordinance that will set a public hearing for the TIF II redevelopment plan and project for 5:30 p.m. June 1 at the Godfrey Village Hall. The area would encompasses 18 parcels south of Tolle Lane and east of Godfrey Road. The new district would also encompass a mulch plant and much of the land south of it. Also on Monday, the board also: Approved participating in the 2021 Green Cities Challenge sponsored by Missouri Botanical Gardens Eartway Center with the $350 entry fee to be paid by Madison County Resource Management. ....
County has $7.8M in rental help Scott Cousins, [email protected] FacebookTwitterEmail EDWARDSVILLE A new program to provide rental assistance to both tenants and landlords has taken off, according to Madison County Community Development officials responsible for administering the project. The county was recently awarded $7.8 million in federal rental assistance funds, and the program started last week. At Monday’s Grants Committee meeting, it was announced that approximately $92,000 in grants have been approved so far. The program is tentatively expected to last at least through the end of this year, according to Homeless Services Coordinator Andrew Esping, who is overseeing the program. ....
Botterbush launches Godfrey clerk campaign FacebookTwitterEmail Botterbush GODFREY Longtime Godfrey business owner and educator Kevin Botterbush has officially launched his campaign for Godfrey Village Clerk. Botterbush said he wants to put his business, education and community knowledge and experience to work helping Godfrey become an even better place to live, raise a family and do business. “Helping the people who live and work in our community is what local government should be doing, and that’s why I’m running for village clerk,” he said in a statement. Botterbush said he is looking forward to working with the mayor, village trustees and the community to transform the village clerk’s office into a vital community resource. ....