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Recent History
1993 Maryville East School was demolished and construction of Maryville's new fire department was started. This new station was built in memory of fire fighters Pete Vallino and Al Hrubretz, who died in the line of duty. The Woman's pavilion, Pharmacy and Anderson Medical Buildings became the second addition to Anderson Hospital. In April of this year, Patricia Smith became Maryville's postmaster. Alfonzo's, after suffering two earlier fires when located at the intersection of Route 159 and Valdalbene, moved to its present location, next to Family Fun Tyme.
Overall, Mayor Konsky's regime was known for getting the village out of debt (many yearly anticipation warrants were issued) through an effort of fiscal responsibility and controls.
Mayor Konsky Era Ends on April 30, 1993.
April 1993 Larry Gulledge was elected Mayor.
April 1994 Red'z Barbeque Shack opens at the intersection of Rtes. 162 & 159.
October 30 ,1995 Maryville opens a new post office north of the Knights of Columbus building on Route 159. The official address is #1 Oak Drive.
Mayor Gulledge - highlights of his terms since May 1, 1993
New $400,000 Fire Station was constructed at 300 N, Donk St. by Jun Construction.
Hired Alan Ortbals to provide economic development services for the village.
Anderson Hospital's Women's Pavilion was dedicated.
Clerk Frank Vallino retired per resolution on July 21, 1999.
Route 162 waterline was installed.
The two-story building (Village Hall) and Police Station were renovated.
A Special Census was conducted in 1994 and 1997.
Playground equipment was purchased from Reese Recreation Products for $9,935.00 and installed in Drost Park.
Two pavilions were constructed in the Park System for $15,500.00.
Boundary line agreements were signed with Troy, Glen Carbon, and Collinsville.
West Main Street (Phase I and II) was reconstructed as a concrete road from the beginning of the Rolling Meadows Subdivision to Pleasant Ridge Road using a combination of federal, county, and local funds.
Maryville joined the Madison County Cable TV Consortium in which a number of communities banded together to negotiate better cable TV franchises with Charter Communications.
The Lakeview Acres Road Water Main Extension was completed allowing for looping of the water system.
The Wheel Tax was repealed.
An emergency water supply agreement and water connection was established with Glen Carbon.
Old underground fuel tanks were removed at the old fire house.
New Christmas decorations were purchased for the village which are seen every Christmas lighting up Routes 159 and 162 through the village.
Open house for the dedication of the Fire Station and Administrative Building held on May 21, 1994.
Road and sewer improvements were made to E. Main Street via a $125,000.00 grant from Madison County Community Development by Theims Construction.
West Main Street Water Main was relocated (due to Phase I of W. Main St. road construction) by D&K Backhoe for $33,768.00.
Village sign marquee, directional signs, and building designation signs were erected.
Police Chief Donald Sonnenberg was presented the Medal of Valor.
Water tap-on fees were raised.
The village received federal funding under a COPS FAST grant for one additional police officer.
Special Service Area #3 was created for sanitary sewers (a $350,000.00 project for Plocher Construction) for residents of Maryville Park Terrace and Lin Hy Terrace. Residents will pay of cost of these sewer mains via property taxes.
The Drost Park Master Plan was created by the Southwestern Illinois Planning Commission in conjunction with the Park Committee.
Two full time firefighters (EMTIs) were hired by the village for the Fire Department.
Development agreements with the Osborns (Stonebridge Farms & Copper Creek Subdivisions) and Thomas (Fox Mill Estates) were created to rebate sewer tap-on fees for construction of sewer lift stations in these developments.
A survey of residents concerning water softening of the village water was conducted and based on a 70% approval rating water softening was authorized to be added to the village's water plant. This $850,000.00 project by Fitzpatrick-Murphy Building Contractors is paid for by residents with an extra charge on their water bills for softening.
A grant of $125,000.00 was received from Madison County Community Development for sanitary sewers for portions of Giofre, Nepute, Drost, and Williams Streets.
A business district was created at the intersection of Route 159 and I55/70 which will contain the new Collinsville-Maryville-Troy (CMT) YMCA.
The Postal Service expanded the postal district containing Maryville and constructed a new post office at #1 Oak Drive.
The Homecoming Association in coordination with the Village of Maryville and the Maryville Fire Protection District purchased a new ambulance, multi-purpose truck, and a fire truck.
High service pumps at the water plant were refurbished and/or upgraded as well as well pumps being pulled and refurbished.
Minimum and maximum well setback zones were established for the wells at the Maryville Water Treatment Plant in an effort to prevent pollution/contamination of the wells and associated ground water.
Village Personnel Policy was revised.
The Public Works Department upgraded equipment with the purchase of new backhoes, snow-plowing trucks, and a trailer.
In association with the county's Keebler Road Project some $160,000.00 of water lines were relocated as well as the sewer metering station being relocated.
East Main Street was refurbished for some $90,000.00 in a low interest loan from Madison County as well as some funding from Madison County.
Portions of Blossom Lake Lane were refurbished for $19,900.00 by Yates Concrete.
A $170,000.00 low interest loan was received from Madison County for construction of the Blackburn Terrace Interceptor Sewer.
A full time Building & Zoning Administrator and Code Enforcement Officer (Kevin Flaugher) was hired by the village.
The village executed a Brine Waste Agreement and Collective Sewers Agreement with Glen Carbon.
A Comprehensive "Master" Plan was developed by the Southwestern Illinois Planning Commission for the Village of Maryville at a cost of $26,900.00. A Master Plan Committee of trustees and citizens helped to develop this plan.
A moratorium was placed on the construction of telecommunication towers with the village.
An erosion control ordinance was established in the village in response to the explosive growth of the village and the need to prevent erosion and keep the streets clean.
The Maryville Police Department implements its Senior Citizen Police Academy.
The Maryville Municipal Utility Tax is revised.
The Small Waterline Project is completed to replace water lines on portions of S. Donk, Nepute, and Hayden.
Multiple legislative grants were received by the Village of Maryville as sponsored by State Representative Jay Hoffman:
a. Two $20,000 grants for police cars.
b. One $30,000 grant of computers/video cameras for the Police Dept.
c. One $25,000 grant for the Fire Dept. for turn out gear and a thermal imaging goggles.
d. One $40,000 grant for flashing signals for the Fire Dept. and installed by the Illinois Dept. of Transportation (IDOT).
e. One $20,000 grant for Maryville parks.
f. One $110,000 grant for purchase of a new fire truck.
g. One $8,000 grant for purchase of a new heating/A/C unit for the Maryville Senior Citizen Center.
A new roof was put on the Maryville Senior Citizen Center.
The village is spending approximately $150,000 from the Hotel/Motel Fund and Public Comfort Fund to build a parking lot/boat ramp/public comfort station in Drost Park.
The Village Board of Maryville expressed its concerns to the Collinsville Community School District #10 concerning overcrowding in the schools, particularly Maryville Elementary School.
The Village of Maryville received a grant of $5,000 as seed money from Illinois Power for baseball lights for the baseball fields in Drost Park.
Authorized bonds for the construction of the new YMCA in the amount of $2.5M. The YMCA is responsible for repaying these bonds and Maryville was only the conduit to procure this bonding action.
Received a grant of $225,000.00 for three new police officers under the COPS Universal Hiring Program as sponsored by the federal government.
A public golf course was built in the Stonebridge Farms subdivision.
August 1999, Village Trustee Todd Bell started work on the Village of Maryville Web Site.
August, 1999 A boat ramp is completed and opened for lake access in Drost Park.
August, 1999 Tony Fritz is hired as a dispatcher for the Police Department.
September, 1999 Maryville Fire Department receives an $110,000 grant presented by Rep. Jay Hoffman for the purchase of a new fire truck.
October, 1999 The public comfort station in Drost Park is completed.
October, 1999 Melissa Bailey is hired as the Water Clerk for the Public Works Department.
October, 1999 Officer Shawn Philpott is hired with a COPS Fast Grant, to join the Police Department.
November, 1999 Economic Development Committee is re-established.
November, 1999 Officer Matthew Spaller is hired with a COPS Fast Grant, to join the Police Department.
November, 1999 James McMahan is hired as a laborer for the Public Works Street Department.
December, 1999 A new police vehicle, a 2000 Ford Crown Victoria, is purchased for the Police Department.
February, 2000 Administrative Assistant for the Police Department position is created.
February, 2000 Kristin Mathis is hired as a dispatcher for the Police Department.
April, 2000 Collinsville Area Recreational District completes and opens a new children’s playground at Maryville School.
May, 2000 Officer Thomas Garrett is hired to join the Police Department.
May, 2000 University of Illinois Master Gardner Program begins site beautification project at Drost Park.
May, 2000 New playground equipment is purchased and set up near Pavilion #1 in Drost Park.
June, 2000 CMT-YMCA opens.
June, 2000 A new police vehicle is purchased for the Police Department, a 2000 Ford Crown Victoria.
July, 2000 Madison County Board authorizes a $125,000 grant for sewers for portions of Giofre, W. Main and Williams streets.
August, 2000 Casey, a 5-6 year old German Shepard, joins the Village’s Police Department as it’s first K-9 patrol dog.
September, 2000 Terry Drenkhahn is hired as a laborer for the Public Works Water Department.
November 4, 2000 Ground breaking ceremony for construction of new Public Works Building.
December, 2000 Terry Hodapp joins the Fire Department as a full time Fireman.
December, 2000 New police vehicle, 2001 Chevrolet Impala, is purchased for the Police Department.
January, 2001 Officer James Newcomb is hired to join the Police Department.
February, 2001 The Village becomes a participating municipality with J.U.L.I.E.
March, 2001 The Madison County Community Development Block Grant sewer project on Williams and Giofre Streets is completed.
March, 2001 Food Pantry opened in the new location above the old Firehouse at Donk and Zupan Streets. The Pantry will be open on Tuesdays 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Thursdays 10 a.m. to 12 Noon; and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 12 Noon.
March, 2001 Three warning sirens located in the Village are installed and operational. A $25,000 Illinois First Grant sponsored through Rep. Jay Hoffman’s office funded the sirens.
March, 2001 Census Bureau publishes updated numbers. The Village of Maryville is number one in the immediate area and number 2 in percentage of growth in Madison County. Our population is now listed at 4651.
April, 2001 The Village’s Fire Department receives a grant from the Illinois Health Department for two automated electronic defibrillators valued at about $4000 each.
April, 2001 Two new police vehicles, 2001 Chevrolet Impalas, are purchased for the Police Department.
May, 2001 May 2nd - Maryville’s first full-time Mayor, Larry Gulledge, is sworn in as Village President for his third consecutive term. Newly elected trustees; Jack Callahan, Linda Garcia, and Edward Kostyshock are also sworn in to their offices.
May, 2001 A Centennial Committee, with Trustee Kostyshock as Board liaison, is created.
May, 2001 Jeff Henry is hired as a laborer for the Public Works Street Department.
June, 2001 Public Works Supervisor, John Michael (Big Mike) Dorchincez, passes away on Monday, June 4th at approximately 5:30 p.m. Big Mike was an employee of the Village for twenty-eight (28) years.
June, 2001 Two automatic defibrillators are purchased for the police department vehicles, bringing the total for the department to five.
June, 2001 Appointment of Patrick Presson as Water & Sewer Superintendent.
June, 2001 Appointment of Gary Mann as Superintendent of Streets, Alleys, Lights, and Buildings.
July, 2001 New Public Works Building is completed and turned over to the Village.
July, 2001 Dale Henshaw and Joe Simpson are hired as laborers for the Public Works Water Department.
July, 2001 New police vehicle, 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe, is purchased for the Police Department. Purchased with assistance from a State of Illinois 75/25 Grant.
August, 2001 Ribbon cutting ceremony for the Maryville Outreach Center is August 11th.
August, 2001 Bid opening for improvements to Village Hall and Police Station is August 15th.
August, 2001 Christopher Hartman is hired as a dispatcher for the Police Department.
August, 2001 Karl Altenberger joins the Building & Zoning/Code Enforcement Department.
September, 2001 Concession Stand located behind the police department is torn down by the Street Department on September 19 in preparation for construction to begin on the Village Hall and Police Department buildings.
October, 2001 Grandma’s Attic, a “re-sale shop”, located in the Maryville Outreach Center is up and running.
October, 2001 Construction begins on the Village Complex additions/improvements. This encompasses the Administration Building, Police Department, concession stand, public comfort station and parking lots.
October, 2001 Officer Kenneth Finley joins the Village’s Police Department. Officer Finley is the third and final police officer hired with a COPS Fast Grant.
October, 2001 New Public Works Building ribbon cutting ceremony and dedication of building to the memory of John “Big Mike” Dorchincez is held October 20.
October 27, 2001 Centennial Dance at K.C. Hall, kicks off Centennial celebration activities scheduled for the upcoming year.
Overall, Mayor Gulledge's era is characterized by explosive community growth through annexations and new developments.
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