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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 NOTE: ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND THIS MEETING BUT BECAUSE OF A DISABILITY NEEDS SOME ACCOMMODATION TO PARTICIPATE SHOULD CONTACT THE VILLAGE MANAGER'S OFFICE AT 50 SOUTH EMERSON STREET, 8471392 -6000, EXTENSION 5327, TDD 8471392 -6064: Fax 84Z/253-93 wwnv mo�;ntpresE7� arcs 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.