HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/14/2011 SC AgendaIk Mourn Prospect
Director
Glen R. Andler
Mount Prospect Public Works Department
1700 W. Central Road, Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 -2229
SAFETY COMMISSION
AGENDA
MEETING LOCATION:
Public Works Building
1700 W. Central Road
Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Minutes — September 13, 2010
IV. Citizens to be Heard
V. Old Business
Deputy Director
Sean P. Dorsey
MEETING DATE AND TIME:
Monday
March 14, 2011
7:00 p.m.
VI. New Business
A. Replacement of Safety Commission with Transportation Commission
VII. Commission Issues
VIII. Adjournment
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Article X
Transportation Commission
5.1001: CREATION AND PURPOSE
There is hereby established the Mount Prospect Transportation 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.
5.1002: MEMBERSHIP
The Transportation 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.
D. The Village President, with the advice and consent of the Board of Trustees, shall
appoint the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of the Commission, and consider the
recommendation of the Commission members in so doing. The Chairperson and Vice
Chairperson shall serve no more than two (2) consecutive terms in those positions.
E. Vacancies on the Commission shall be filled for the unexpired term of the Chairperson,
Vice 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 for a period of
four (4) years or until their qualified successors are appointed. Any member shall be eligible for
reappointment.
The Village President, with the advice and consent of the Board of Trustees, shall have the
power to remove any member of the Commission.
5.1003: OBJECTIVE AND TOPICS OF DISCUSSION
The objective of the Transportation 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.
5.1004: DUTIES
In advising and assisting Village staff, the Village President and Board of Trustees, the
Transportation 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 an annual report to the Village President and Board of Trustees on all
activities of the Commission, including, but not limited to, discussion topics,
recommendations and outcomes.
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.
5.1005: MEETINGS
The Transportation 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.