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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 5867 07/19/2011ORDINANCE NO. 5867 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5, ENTITLED, "BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS" OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS ACTING IN THE EXERCISE OF THEIR HOME RULE POWERS: SECTION ONE: Article X entitled "Safety Commission" of Chapter 5 entitled "Board and Commissions" of the Village Code of Mount Prospect, as amended, is hereby further amended by deleting Sections 5.1001, 5.1002, 5.1003 and 5.1004 in their entirety and adding new Sections 5.1001, 5.1002, 5.1003. 5.1004 and 5.1005 to Article X entitled "Transportation Safety Commission," which shall read as follows: ARTICLE X TRANSPORTATION SAFETY COMMISSION SECTION: 5.1001 Creation and Purpose 5.1002 Membership 5.1003 Objectives and Topics of Discussion 5.1004 Duties 5.1005 Meetings Section 5.1001: CREATION AND PURPOSE There is hereby established the Mount Prospect Transportation Safety Commission to assist, inform and advise the Village's staff and elected officials on matters pertaining to the transportation of people and materials within the Village, between the Village and adjoining municipalities, and throughout the northeastern Illinois region as it affects the Village. Section 5.1002: MEMBERSHIP The Transportation Safety Commission shall consist of nine (9) voting members and one (1) non - voting member, who shall be appointed as follows: A. The Village President with the advice and consent of the Board of Trustees shall appoint six (6) voting members, not in the employ of the Village, who have an interest in the transportation of people and materials, and transportation safety. These members shall serve without compensation. B. The Chief of Police, Fire Chief and Director of Public Works shall assign a representative from the Mount Prospect Police Department, Mount Prospect Fire Department and Mount Prospect Public Works Department, respectively, to serve on the Commission as voting members without additional compensation. C. A representative of the Engineering Division shall serve without additional compensation as an ex officio, nonvoting member of the Commission and shall perform the duties of the Secretary of the Commission. The Village President, with the advice and consent of the Board of Trustees, shall appoint the Chairperson of the Commission, and consider the recommendation of the Commission members in so doing. The Chairperson shall serve no more than two (2) consecutive terms in the position. D. Vacancies on the Commission shall be filled for the unexpired term of the Chairperson or any member who is not employed by the Village, by appointment of the Village President with the consent of the Board of Trustees. The term of office for members, who are not employed of the Village, shall be 1. For those persons who were on the Safety Commission on the date of adoption of this ordinance, each shall continue to serve as members of the Transportation Safety Commission and their respective terms of office shall expire at the same time as if they had remained members of the Safety Commission; otherwise 2. Each term of office shall be for four (4) years or until a successor has qualified and been appointed. Any member shall be eligible for reappointment. The members of the Commission shall select from its membership a Vice Chairperson who shall serve as acting chairperson whenever the Chairperson appointed by the Village President is absent from the meeting. The Vice Chairperson shall serve no more than two (2) consecutive terms in the position. The Village President, with the advice and consent of the Board of Trustees, shall have the power to remove any member of the Commission. Section 5.1003: OBJECTIVE AND TOPICS OF DISCUSSION The objective of the Transportation Safety Commission shall be to encourage and facilitate safe and efficient transportation throughout the Village, between the Village and adjoining municipalities, and throughout the northeastern Illinois region as it affects the Village. The Commission shall function as advisor to Village staff, the Village President and Board of Trustees on the following transportation topics: A. The efficient and safe movement of vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians along Village, County and State roads. B. Safety plans around schools, churches and other locations that generate a high level of vehicle /pedestrian interaction. C. Bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure projects in support of the Village's Comprehensive Plan and Bicycle Plan. D. On- street parking and Village -owned parking lots. E. Mass transportation including trains, buses and other such means. F. Multi- jurisdiction and regional transportation issues. Section 5.1004: DUTIES In advising and assisting Village staff, the Village President and Board of Trustees, the Transportation Safety Commission shall have the following duties: A. To review and consider topics described in Section 5.1003 of this Code, and to recommend such action, as it deems appropriate, to the Village President and Board of Trustees. B. To consider and make recommendations on transportation issues, as directed by the Village President and Board of Trustees. C. To provide feedback and recommendations to Village staff on local and regional transportation projects and programs presented to the Commission by the Engineering Division or others. D. To create an open atmosphere that allows the public to communicate with the Commission and participate in its meetings. E. To invite and encourage community organizations such as schools, churches, homeowner associations and civic groups to participate in the work of the Commission. F. To submit correspondence to the Village President and Board of Trustees on all activities of the Commission including, but not limited to, agendas, meeting minutes and recommendations. G. To request statistical and other information from Village departments for review in relation to the Commission's duties. H. To consider appeals from decisions of the Engineering Division with respect to sight obstructions, as provided in Section 9.308 of this Code. Section 5.1005: MEETINGS The Transportation Safety Commission shall meet on the second Monday of each month unless notice of cancellation is given by the Chairperson or Director of Public Works. The Chairperson may call for special meetings as needed. The Commission shall adopt rules for the conduct of its meetings and keep written minutes of all meetings and proceedings. All meetings and actions of the Commission shall be conducted in accordance with the requirements of the Illinois Open Meetings Act. SECTION TWO This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication in pamphlet form in the manner provided by law. AYES: Juracek, Korn, Matuszak, Polit, Zadel NAYS: None ABSENT: Hoefert PASSED and APPROVED this 19 day of July, 2011. Irvana K. Wilks Mayor ATTEST: Clerk