Public Safety & Transportation Committee

Village of Lombard Village Hall 255 East Wilson Ave. Lombard, IL 60148 villageoflombard.org Minutes Monday, June 5, 2017 7:00 PM Lorraine G. Gerhardt Community Room Public Safety & Transportation Committee Trustee Dan Whittington, Chairperson Trustee Mike Fugiel, Alternate Chairperson Jennifer Perkins, Michael Corso, John Larkin, John Schwarz, Robert Corbino, Gary Cation, Jerry Schaefer and John Mullins Public Safety & Transportation Minutes June 5, 2017 Committee 1.0 Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Whittington at 7:00 PM. 2.0 Roll Call Present 6 - Dan Whittington, Jennifer Perkins, Michael Corso, Bob Corbino, Gary Cation, and John Mullins Absent 3 - John Larkin Jr., John Schwarz, and Jerry Shaefer 3.0 Public Participation 4.0 Approval of Minutes A motion was made by Gary Cation, seconded by Jennifer Perkins, that the minutes of the April 3, 2017 meeting be approved. The motion carried unanimously. 5.0 Unfinished Business 6.0 New Business 170247 Request for Overnight Parking Ordinance Modification A request from Oakview Estates Condominium Association to allow overnight parking on St. Charles Place for condominium residents. (DISTRICT #5) DC Wirsing explained that he and Community Development have been working with them. When Phase 1 was originally constructed there was supposed to be a Phase 2, which would have been a building right next to the first. A developer has purchased the property and will be building townhomes. Oakview Estates think they do not have enough parking as it stands and would like additional parking as well. They were invited to attend tonight. The biggest concern is, even during construction, if they park on St. Charles Place they will cross St. Charles Rd. where there is not a crosswalk. There are parking lots on Edgewood that they may be able to use, but we would like to hear ideas from them as well. DC Wirsing added that they're board was interested in coming here to talk about it. Community Development says the existing parking is appropriate for that space. Sgt. Grage said that he did let her know when this meeting was. Perkins asked if each unit has 1 garage space and 1 outside parking space. DC Wirsing answered that they do and that the townhomes will have a 2 car garage under their unit. Perkins asked if overnight parking is permitted for the spaces on Edgewood. DC Wirsing Village of Lombard Page 1 Public Safety & Transportation Minutes June 5, 2017 Committee replied that there is not, but we could probably accommodate them during the construction. DC Wirsing said they will reach out to them again to see if they want to come to the next meeting. A motion was made by Michael Corso, seconded by John Mullins, that this Request be tabled. The motion passed by an unanimous vote. 7.0 Other Business 8.0 Information Only 150468 Fire Department Reports/Information AC Howell told the committee that Fridays between Memorial Day and Labor Day the firefighters may wear red t-shirts as part of a campaign supporting the troops. He went on to say that the Department applied for and was awarded a federal grant in the amount $350k for replacement of the SCBA. The current airpacks are 12 years old and non-compliant with federal standards. AC Howell reviewed the annual report and discussion ensued regarding training for extrications from electric cars. extrication. 150469 Police Department Reports/Information Sgt. Grage spoke regarding the distracted driver awareness campaign. The Department did above average for departments our size. He also pointed out that there has been an increase in rear-end accidents on Roosevelt Rd. It's not really an enforcement issue, just people not paying attention. The accidents should decrease when the watermain project is done. Sgt. Grage reveiwed the annual report. There was an increase of 14% overall in total police activity. Statistically not seeing much difference with DUI arrests, although they are up this year. Cation asked how the determination is made to call in SWAT. DC Wirsing replied that a pre-planned event, or something with high risk or high probability that something could go wrong; a barricaded subject or something that goes beyond the means and amount of personnel that we have would constitute calling SWAT. Corso suggested that in regard to the accidents on Roosevelt, maybe we should install a temporary stop sign or something. Sgt. Grage explained that it's a lot of rear ends. It's just people getting bottle necked and not paying attention. Village of Lombard Page 2 Public Safety & Transportation Minutes June 5, 2017 Committee Sgt. Grage added that the Department participated in a traffic safety challenge sponsored by the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). Departments were judged on education, training, public education, enforcement and involvement in engineering. Lombard placed 2nd in the state for agencies our size. 9.0 Adjournment A motion was made by Gary Cation, seconded by John Mullins, that the meeting be adjourned at 7:30 PM. The motion carried unanimously. Village of Lombard Page 3