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SAFETY COMMISSION
September 8, 1986
CALL TO ORDER
The regular Meeting of the Mount Prospect Safety
Commission was called to order at 7:30 P.M.
II ROLL CALL
Present upon Roll Call: Lee Beening, Chairman
Andrew Mitchell, Vice Chairman
Tom May, Secretary
Tom Daley, Police Dept.
Del Ulrick, Fire Dept.
Drew Johanson, Engineering
Absent: Arthur Coy, Commissioner
Also in attendance were: 7 persons in the audience
I APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Mitchell, seconded by Tom Daley moved to
approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Safety
Commission held May 5, 1986.
Motion as passed unanimously,
IV NEW BUSINESS I
A` A request from Mr. Donald Harmon, 16 No William St. to
restrict parking on Henry and William Sts, adjacent to
his home was reviewed.Mr. Harmon stated since 3 new
tenants have moved into Busse School 4 years ago, on
street parking has become a problem to area residents.
His concerns include the inability to enter and exit his
driveway at certain times of the day and the potential
hazard of the lack of access for emergency vehicles,
Mr. Harmon was reminded that this issue has already
been discussed at Board level with negative results.
The majority of the area residents were opposed to the
proposed off street parking lot needed to accommodate
these cars. Chairman Beening suggested Mr. Harmon
contact his neighbors regarding the proposed parking
restrictions before any recommendation can be made.
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No action taken at this time,
B. A request from Mr. Charles Boza, 217 N. Russel. St. and
Mr. Bob Akers, 418 N. Russel St., for Stop Signs at the
intersection of Russel and Isabella was reviewed.
These requests were received after a fataL accident
occurred there earlier this year. Mr. Boza stated his
concerns are for the 16 children that live on h'is
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block. Mr. Akers stated he was involved in an accident
at that intersection in May of last year, I
The results of a recent traffic study were discussed.
1. Accident Experience - 4 over the past 3 years.
2. Traffic Conditions - Traffic volumes are extremely
light with an even distribu-
tion on both streets,
3* Physical Characteristics - The speed limits on both
streets are posted - 25 M.P.H.
and there are no sight
obstructions.
After further discussion Commissioner Mitchell, seconded
by Commissioner May moved to recommend the installation
of Yield Sign for north and southbound Russel at
Isabella St *
Motion was passed unanimously
VIO OTHER BUSINESS
Mrs. Gloria Millar, 515 Prospect Manor, addressed the
Commission Members regarding the recently imposed
turning restriction at the intersection of Rand Road
and Prospect Manor. Mrs. Millar stated the restrictions
are very inconvenient for her and others in her subdivi-
sion to go to work, shopping and visiting. The follow-
ing residents expressed their opinion on the restric-
tions.
Shirley Melissa, 608 Fairview Ave.
James L. Meilinger, 607 Fairview Ave*
The Commission Members informed the residents that the
approval of the turning restrictions was by the
Village Board on a 4 month trail basis and suggested
if they are opposed to the restrictions to bring it
before the Village Board or Coffee with Council.
Vi ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business the Meeting was adjourned
at 9:40 PMO
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Respectfully submitted
Drew G. Johanson