HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/11/2009 SC minutes
Director
Glen R. Andler
Mount Prospect
Deputy Director
Sean P. Dorsey
Mount Prospect Public Works Department
1700 W. Central Road, Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056~2229
MINUTES OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT
SAFETY COMMISSION
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Mount Prospect Safety Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on
Monday, May 11, 2009.
ROLL CALL
Present upon roll call: John Keane
Chuck Bencic
Robert Fisher
Fred Pampel
Carol T0l1orello
Mike Eterno
Buz Livingston
Matt Lawrie
Absent: Angel Campos
Paul Bures
Others in Attendance: None.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairman
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Police Department Representative
Fire Department Representative
Traffic Engineer - Staff Liaison
Commissioner
Public Works Representative
Commissioner T0110rello, seconded by Commissioner Bencic, moved to approve the minutes of the
regular meeting of the Safety Commission held on December 8, 2008. The minutes were approved by a
vote of7~O.
Commissioner Campos arrived at 7:05 p.m.
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
There was no one in attendance that spoke on an issue not on the agenda.
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OLD BUSINESS
There was no old business to discuss.
NEW BUSINESS
Traffic Engineer Lawrie updated the Commission on various transportation related construction projects
taking place in 2009. The Neighborhood Traffic Sign Project, pedestrian signal projects, road
improvement projects and lighting projects were highlighted. There was general discussion about a few
of the projects that have already begun and a few scheduled to start later this year.
During discussion of the pedestrian signal projects, Commissioner Campos expressed concern that the
pedestrian signals at Central Road and Busse Road may not be operating correctly. Traffic Engineer
Lawrie said he would investigate this and also explained the different phases of the cycle: walk, flashing
don't walk, and steady don't walk.
COMMISSION ISSUES
Commissioner TOltorello brought up a number of issues. As part ofthe Neighborhood Traffic Study, she
suggested that the Stop signs on Meier Road at Lonnquist Boulevard be removed because they are
apparently causing northbound traffic to back-up into Golf Road before church services at St. Cecilia.
Traffic Engineer Lawrie said he would investigate this and make sure it was reviewed as part of the post-
study process.
Commissioner Tortorello requested that the pedestrian island at Route 83 and Evergreen Avenue be
painted to deter vehicles from riding onto the curb. Traffic Engineer Lawrie said he would look into it.
She also noted that northbound Route 83 between Gregory Street and Kensington Road is in need of
repair. Traffic Engineer Lawrie said he would pass along this request to appropriate Staff.
Commissioner T0l10rello also had questions about the lighting project along Prospect Avenue and
resurfacing of the 300 block of S. Elmhurst Avenue. She also requested a list of those streets scheduled
to be resurfaced this year by the Village. Traffic Engineer Lawrie said he would provide her this
information.
ADJOURNMENT
With no fUl1her business to discuss, the Safety Commission voted 8-0 to adjourn at 7:50 p.m. upon the
motion of Commissioner Pampel. Commissioner Tortorello seconded the motion.
Respectfully submitted,
Matthew P. Lawrie, P.E.
Traffic Engineer
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