HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/12/1996 SC MinutesDirector
Glen R. Andler
Deputy Director
Seen P. Dorsey
Village Engineer
Jeffrey A. Wulbecker
Administrative Aide
P Dawn L. Wucki
Solid Waste Coordinator
M. Use Angell
Water/Sewer Superintendent
Roderick O'Donovan
Streets/Buildings Superintendent
Paul Bures
Forestry/Grounds Superintendent
Sandra M. Clark
Vehicle/Equipment Superintendent
James E. Guenther
Mount Prospect Public Works Department
1700 W. Central Road, Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056-2229
Phone 847/870-5640 Fax 647/253-9377 TOO 847/392-1 235
MINUTES OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT
SAFETY COMMISSION
L CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the Mount Prospect Safety Commission was called to order at 7:30 P.M.
on Monday, August 12, 1996.
II. ROLL CALL
Upon roll call, each Safety
Commission Member introduced themselves to the audience.
Present upon roll call:
Arlene Juracek
Commissioner
Chuck Bencic
Commissioner
Glen Andler
Public Works
Ted Adamczyk
Police Department
If
Henry Dawson
Fire Department
Sean Won
Public Works, Engineering Division
Absent:
Lee Beening
Chairman
Andy Mitchell
Commissioner
Joan Bjork
Commissioner
Others in Attendance:
See Attached List.
Commissioner Arlene Juracek presided over the Safety Commission Meeting in the absence of
Chairman Lee Beening.
Commissioner Chuck Bencic, seconded by Ted Adamczyk, moved to approve the Minutes of the
Regular Meeting of the Safety Commission held on July 8, 1996. The Minutes were approved by
a vote of 5-0.
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IV. !Q]TIZENS TO BE HEARD
No citizens came forth at this time to discuss any topics that were not on the current agenda.
V. BUSINESS
A) LIONS SCHOOL
a) Background Information
The Engineering Staff did Prot complete the survey asking resident's opinion
about the proposed restriction (see the discussion section) in July because time
was limited. The Safety Commission wanted the Village 'to follower the
established Notification Policy. Therefore, the Engineering Staff sent out
surveys to 11 residents conceming the proposed restriction and the results are
summarized in the discussion section.
b) Discussion
1. No Parking Loading Zone Between 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. on
School Days
on the West Side of School St from Council Tr to Sha-Bonee Tr
No Stopping, Standing, Parking between 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M.
on School Days
on the East Side of School St from Council Tr to Sha-Bonee Tr
Survey Result
Sent Out Retumed Yes No
11 6 4 2
Sean Won said that the majority of the retumed surveys favored the
restriction.
Normally, parents will drop off & pick up students on the west side of
School Street. Therefore the west side of School Street should be a
Loading Zone (Drop-off and Pick -Up Only). To improve the safety of the
students, panting on the east side of School St should also be restricted.
Note that the pillage temporarilyInstalled No -Parking' -Any -I l e Signs
on the east side of School St to reduce congestion daring construction.
These temporary signs will be removed after the proposed restriction is
approved.
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2. No Stopping, Standing, Parking between 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M.
on School Days
on North Side of Council Tr from 220 ft to 320 ft West of School St
Survey Result
Sent Out Returned Yes No
11 6 5 1
Sean Won said that the majority of the returned survey favored the
above restriction.
Both sides of the School Bus Turn Around should be clear of any parked
cars to improve the sight distance of school bus drivers. Therefore,
parking on both sides of School Bus Turn Around should be restricted.
3. Do -Not -Enter School Days 8:00 - 9:30 A.M. and 2:30 - 4:00 P.M.
North Bound School St at Council Tr
Survey Result
Sent Out Returned Yes No
11 6 4 2
Sean Won said that the majority of the returned survey favored the
above restriction.
Do -Not -Enter Signs have been installed here for some time. But they
were removed during construction to reduce congestion. However, this
sign was not covered by the Village Ordinances. The Ordinances should
be revised to make this restriction enforceable.
c) Summary
Sean Won said that the Engineering Staff recommended the proposed
restriction as requested by Lions School because the majority of the residents
favored the restriction and the proposed restriction improve the safety of
students and drivers.
Commissioner Chuck Bencic, seconded by Ted Adamczyk, moved to approve
the proposed parking restriction as requested by Lions School. The motion was
approved by a vote of 5-0.
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Trustee George Clowes said that Council Trail between See-Cwun Ave to
Elmhurst Rd is In ,poor condition and narrow. Therefore„ Trustee Clowes
requested the following to Lions School Principal Pat Cassidy,;
1. Use of Council Trail by parents needs to be discouraged.
2. Use of Lincoln/William/Sha-I onee route needs to be encouraged for
parents north of Weller Creek.
3. Use of Sunset/William/Sahbonee route needs to be encouraged for
parents south of Weller Creek.
Lions School Principal Pat Cassidy said that she will communicate with parents
at upcoming meetings and will encourage the recommended route.
B) MISCELLANEOUS
Commissioner Arlene Juracek stated that Commissioner All Coy retired from the Safety
Commission following 25 years of service and the Village Board presented a certification
of appreciation to him on August 6, 1996. The Safety Commission will honor
Commissioner Art Coy at the September Safety Commission Meeting.
VL. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to discuss, the Safety Commission voted 5-0 to adjourn at 7:40 P.M.,
upon the motion of Commissioner Chuck Bencic. Ted Adamczyk seconded the motion.
Respectfully submitted,
Sean S.M. Won, P.E.
Traffic Engineer
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