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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/14/2009 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 DRAFT CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Mount Prospect Safety Commission was called to order at 7:05 p.m. on Monday, December 14,2009. ROLL CALL Present upon roll call: John Keane Angel Campos Robert Fisher Carol Tortorello Mike Etemo Buz Livingston Jeff Wulbecker Matt Lawrie Absent: Chuck Bencic Fred Pampel Others in Attendance: See attached list. APPROV AL OF MINUTES Chairman Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Police Department Representative Fire Department Representative Public Works Representative Traffic Engineer - Staff Liaison Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Fisher, seconded by Commissioner Campos, moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Safety Commission held on October 12,2009. The minutes were approved by a vote of7- O. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD There was no one in attendance that spoke on an issue not on the agenda. Safety Commission Meeting Page 1 of 3 December 14, 2009 OLD BUSINESS There was no old business to discuss. NEW BUSINESS A. LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL iLEGO TEAM PRESENT AnON 1) Background Information The iLEGO team from Lincoln Middle School has been tasked to identify a transportation issue in the community and develop solutions to improve the situation. They will soon be presenting their study at an upcoming regional tournament. To get feedback on their study and to practice their presentation, they asked to speak to the Safety Commission. The iLEGO team decided to evaluate traffic around Fairview Elementary School in the context of the Safe Routes to School Program. The team, with the assistance of School District 57, looked at different modes of getting to and from school including bussing, parent driving, walking and biking. They then developed recommendations to improve safety and to encourage more students to walk and bike to school. 2) Discussion Two of the nine members of the iLEGO team were in attendance and made a presentation. It included showing a video prepared by the group highlighting the topic, their findings and their recommendations to encourage more students to walk to and from Fairview Elementary School. After the presentation, the iLEGO members along with their coaches and a couple of parents discussed with the Commission the group's recommendations. Enforcing the traffic laws around the school and in the neighborhood was an issue. Sergeant Etemo talked about the Police Department's efforts to address speeding concerns in the area. He discussed the different resources used including the speed radar trailer, drone vehicles and enforcement details specifically around the high school. Engineering recommendations including painting crosswalks, adding sidewalk and installing flashing crosswalk signs were discussed. Traffic Engineer Lawrie shared his thoughts on these ideas and work done on other Safe Routes to Schools projects. Through a survey performed by the team, having an additional crossing guard and organizing a Walk to School Day were recommended to encourage more students to walk and bike to school. Sergeant Etemo indicated that the Police Department can partner with the school to train a parent volunteer or faculty member should the school support this suggestion. Commission members provided some additional feedback to the team and thanked them for their presentation. It was agreed that the team would stay in touch with the Village and school. Traffic Engineer Lawrie stated that while the State is currently not awarding grants for the Safe Routes to School Program, applications can be submitted anytime for a future funding cycle. C~I.o.h, r'_..--..:,..~:......... a........_...:__ COMMISSION ISSUES There was some general discussion regarding the traffic control at the intersection of Columbine Drive and Tano Lane. Traffic Engineer Lawrie indicated the first post-study for the neighborhood should be completed the beginning of2010. Traffic Engineer Lawrie thanked the Commission members for their commitment to the Village's efforts and on behalf of the Village Board of Trustees he presented a gift to each of the members. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to discuss, the Safety Commission voted 7-0 to adjourn at 8:05 p.m. upon the motion of Commissioner Fisher. Commissioner Campos seconded the motion. Respectfully submitted, Matthew P. Lawrie, P .E. Traffic Engineer h:\engineering\traffic\safety _ commission\recs&mins\dec09min.doc Safety Commission Meeting Page 3 of 3 December 14, 2009