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COFFEE WITH COUNCIL
Saturday, January 11, 1992
Trustees Room, Village Hall
Mayor Gerald L. Farley called the meeting to order at 11:10 a.m. Trustees present were Mark
Busse, George Clowes, Tim Corcoran, Leo Floros, and Irvana Wilks. Trustee Paul Hoefert was
absent. Also present were Village Manager John Dixon, Finance Director David Jepson and four
Village residents.
Harold Rentschler, the president of the homeowners association in Prospect Meadows, expressed
his concern about an increase in traffic accidents in the Prospect Meadows subdivision. He stated
that there have been five accidents in the last few months. Mr. Rentschler said that because of
the reconstruction on Euclid Avenue there was more traffic coming through Prospect Meadows
and it appeared that the primary cause of the accidents was excessive speed. Mr. Rentschler
added that he has called the Police Department and they have patrolled the area and that has
helped. However, when the police cars are not visible, the traffic reoccurs. He asked the
Council what could be done.
Village Manager John Dixon responded that in the near term, the Village would continue
selective enforcement and obtain traffic counts as to the volume of traffic. He said the issue
should then be referred to the Safety Commission for their recommendation.
Helen and Ken Ahlgren of 684 South Edward told the Council that a street light in front of their
house has been out for over a year. Mr. Ahlgren said that Commonwealth Edison repair trucks
had come to the light pole on at least two occasions but the light had not been replaced.
Mayor Farley suggested that a strong letter be written to Commonwealth Edison regarding this
matter urging them to be more responsive to resident complaints. He also suggested that any
payments due Commonwealth Edison could possibly be withheld until the matter is resolved.
The meeting adjourned at 11:45 a.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
David C. Jepson, Finance Director
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