Plan Commission

Public participation is invited. When called upon, please approach the microphone and state your name. Kindly limit your remarks to 3 minutes. VILLAGE OF VILLA PARK Village Hall, Board Chambers 20 South Ardmore Avenue Villa Park, IL 60181 Plan Commission January 21, 2026 7:00 PM Chair Person: Marianne Gonzalez Commissioners: John "Jack" Cuthbertson, Matt D'Alessandro, Mahmood Khan, Alan Hasler Board Liaison: President Kevin Patrick Staff Liaison: Stg Eric Haimann 1. Call to Order - Roll Call 2. Public Comments on Agenda Items 3. Public Comments on Non-Agenda Items 4. Amendments to the Agenda 5. Approval of Minutes a. Approval of the minutes from the November 19th Meeting b. Approval of the minutes from the September 17th meeting 6. Unfinished Business a. To review the Traffic Pattern on N. Yale Ave from North Ave (IL 64) to Armitage Ave This item was tabled at the December 17th meeting and staff has gathered additional information concerning the request. b. Review of Parking Study for the Villa Business District — Possible 2 hour time limit for parking stalls on Park Ave from Villa to Oakland This item was tabled during the December 17th meeting concerning the parking stalls along Park Ave. from Villa Ave to Oakland in the public right-of-way seemed to be under utilized by the public for public parking in the area. This request is to review these stalls on how to better utilize them, including the possibility of placing parking time limits to be in conjunction with other parking located in the Villa Right-of-Way. 7. New Business a. Recommendation on an ordinance to the zoning code to allow for digital commercial signage to be projected onto Village Right of Way Page 1 of 47  Newer technology allows for businesses to use a projector light to cast commercial signage onto the public sidewalk and right of way. This item is to consider whether an ordinance should be drafted to allow for projecting light commercial signage onto sidewalks/public right of way and any requirements that should be included. 8. Chairperson Comments 9. Commissioner Comments 10. Village Board Liaison Comments 11. Staff Liaison Comments 12. Adjournment The Villa Park Village Hall is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. An elevator is operational at the north side entrance to the Village Hall during normal work hours and also during evenings. lndividuals with special needs are requested to contact the Village's Compliance Officer at (630) 834-8500 so that reasonable accommodations can be made for those persons. Page 2 of 47  VILLAGE OF VILLA PARK Village Hall Board Room 20 South Ardmore Avenue Villa Park, Illinois 60181 Plan Commission November 19, 2025, 7:00 PM Chairperson Marianne Gonzales Commissioners Jack Cuthbertson, Matt D’Alessandro, Mahmood Khan, Alan Hasler MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD AT THE VILLA PARK RECREATION CENTER BY PLAN COMMISSION OF THE VILLAGE OF VILLA PARK ON NOVEMBER 19, 2025 1. Call to Order – Roll Call Chairperson Gonzales called the meeting to order at 7:00pm Roll Call Commissioner Hasler called the roll. PRESENT: Cuthbertson, D’Alessandro, Hasler, Khan, Chairperson Gonzales ABSENT: None Staff Present: Assistant Village Manager, Michael Guerra Board Present: President Patrick 2. Public Comments on Agenda Items None 3. Chairperson Comments None 4. Public Comments on Non-Agenda Items None Page 3 of 47 5. Amendments to the Agenda None 6. Consent Agenda None 7. Business a. Request by Trustee Kumar for the commission to review the traffic pattern on Wildfire Drive from Ardmore to Harvard. Motion Commissioner D’Alessandro moves to table this agenda item until the next Plan Commission meeting on December 17, 2025 in order to request additional information regarding the request from Trustee Kumar. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Cuthbertson AYES: Cuthbertson, D’Alessandro, Hasler, Khan, Chairperson Gonzales (5) NAYS: None (0) b. Review of previous parking study for the Villa Ave Business District, specifically the parking on Park Ave from Villa to Oakland for possible time limits. Michael Guerra explained that this agenda item was to inform the commission of the Villa Avenue Downtown Parking Study, dated June 2024 looking at the parking availability within the downtown area. The Plan Commission is asked to review the study as future developments in that area will modify parking in the studied area. Agenda items regarding these developments are anticipated at future meetings. Additionally, Michael Guerra noted that staff will be adding public parking signs on Park Avenue from Villa Avenue to Oakland Avenue to better designate this area as public parking and has begun engineering design to better facilitate parking in the Villa Park Museum/Illinois Prairie Path parking lot. No action taken. Page 4 of 47  c. Resident request for no parking on Dead End Streets, specifically N. Hamilton Michael Guerra read a request from a resident on N. Hamilton, north of the railroad tracks, requesting no parking on dead-end streets. The full request is included in the agenda packet. Michael Guerra asked what additional information is requested by the Commission to consider this request. Commissioner Cuthbertson requested input from the fire department on the issue and asked if the request is for all dead-end streets or just on N. Hamilton. Staff interpreted the request as specific to N. Hamilton, noting it would be difficult to facilitate no parking on all dead-end streets due to the large number within the Village. Commissioner Hasler asked if there is a precedence within the Village of restricting parking on both sides of the street for all or part of a block. Commissioner Khan asked which side of the street the fire hydrants are. Staff noted that fire hydrants are located on the west side of the street and corresponds with the no-parking zones, as is typical throughout the Village. Motion Commission Hasler moves to table this item until the December Plan Commission meeting while additional information is collected. The motion was seconded by Commissioner D’Alessandro AYES: Cuthbertson, D’Alessandro, Hasler, Khan, Chairperson Gonzales (5) NAYS: None (0) 8. Commissioner Comments Commissioners D’Alessandro offered comments to introduce himself to the commission, summarized his qualifications and vision for the Commission, and that he is looking forward to serving with the members of the Plan Commission. He also thanked members of the previous Planning and Zoning Commission for their service. Page 5 of 47  Commissioner Khan also offered comments to introduce himself to the Commission, share his qualifications, personal history and interests in working on the commission. He also said that he is looking forward to serving with the other commissioners. Commissioner Cuthbertson asked if there were minutes for the previous minutes. The minutes were not included in the agenda but were provided to the commission for review and approval at a future meeting. Commissioner Cuthbertson continued to offer comments related to his history in Villa Park and previous experience on the Traffic and Safety Commission. Chairperson Gonzalez offered comments to introduce herself to the Commission, including her personal history in Villa Park and work history. She is happy to serve on the Plan Commission and be able to give back to the community. Commissioner Hasler shared a brief history of experience on the Planning and Zoning Commission and expressed excitement to serve on the Plan Commission. 9. Village Board Liaison Comments President Patrick thanked the Commission for attending and introducing themselves. The commissioners were asked to review the traffic study to prepare for the next meeting. All commissioners need to take their Open Meetings Act training, take the test and email their certificates of completion to President Patrick. The Village will be holding a Village Town Hall meeting on December 12, 2025 at the Village Recreation Center. Each commission will host a table at the meeting to introduce themselves to residents and share what the Plan Commission is working on. There will also be a raffle, entertainment and State of Village address. The Commissioners are asked to attend to represent the Plan Commission. The Village Board annual meeting will be held on December 27, 2025, which will be the last meeting of the year and last opportunity to pass a budget for Page 6 of 47  next year. Chairperson Gonzalez and any other commissioner is encouraged to attend and will have an opportunity to address the Board and offer a summary of what the commission is and will be working on. 10. Staff Liaison Comments Since this Commission will cover several different departments, therefore additional staff may participate, including Economic and Development Director, Michelle House; Village Engineer Kevin M; or Sergent Eric Haimann from the Police Department. Commissioners should send any questions to Michael Guerra and they will be routed to other staff as needed. 11. Adjournment Motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Khan. Second, by Commissioner Hasler. Meeting is adjourned at 7:27pm Page 7 of 47  VILLAGE OF VILLA PARK Village Hall Board Room 20 South Ardmore Avenue Villa Park, Illinois 60181 Plan Commission September 17, 2025, 7:00 PM Chairperson Marianne Gonzales Commissioners Jack Cuthbertson, Matt D’Alessandro, Mahmood Khan, Alan Hasler MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD IN VILLAGE HALL BY PLAN COMMISSION OF THE VILLAGE OF VILLA PARK ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 1. Call to Order. Chairperson Gonzales called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. Roll Call. Assistant Village Manager, Michael Guerra, called the roll. PRESENT: Cuthbertson, Hasler ABSENT: D’Alessandro, Khan Staff Present: Village Planner I, Rachel Leedom Board Present: President Patrick Others Present: Sergeant Haimann, Villa Park Police Department 3. Public Comments on Agenda Items. No comments were received. 4. Unfinished Business No unfinished business 5. New Business. 5a. ZBA-25-01- 580 E. Harrison St. - Variation Planner Leedom presented the scope of the variation that was presented to the ZBA as it related to a garage in the front yard. The ZBA Board of Appeals had previously approved it 7-0. Chairman Gonzales asked for discussion and there was none. Page 1 of 2 Page 8 of 47  New Item(s): 5b. ZBA-25-02 – 290 S. Summit Ave – Variation Planner Leedom presented the scope of the variation that was presented to the ZBA as it related to a garage. The ZBA Board of Appeals had previously approved it 6-1. Chairman Gonzales asked for discussion and there was none. 5c. ZBA-25-03 – 1046 S. Illinois Route 83 – Variation Planner Leedom presented the scope of the variation that was presented to the ZBA as it related to a fence in the front yard. The ZBA Board of Appeals had previously approved it 7-0. Chairman Gonzales asked for discussion and there was none. 5d. ZBA-25-04 – 300 W. High Ridge Rd – Special Use Planner Leedom presented the scope of the variation that was presented to the ZBA as it related to the building addition. The ZBA Board of Appeals had previously approved it 6-1. Chairman Gonzales asked for discussion and there was discussion on proposed parking lot striping because of the addition. 5e. Discussion regarding Commission: agendas, minutes, processes and other topics There were no requests from the commission. 6. Adjournment. Motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Hasler and seconded by Commissioner Cuthbertson. Voice vote passed with all ayes. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:08 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Secretary Next Meeting is scheduled for October 15, 2025. Page 2 of 2 Page 9 of 47  VILLA PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENTAL MEMORANDUM DATE: November 16th, 2025 TO: Plan Commissioners FROM: Sergeant Haimann #337 SUBJECT: Agenda Item Report Commissioners: I am unfortunately out of town for this upcoming meeting but have compiled some data to assist you in your discussion of the items listed on the proposed agenda. 1. In reference to the traffic pattern on Wildfire between Harvard & Ardmore, I pulled any call for service that listed Wildfire in the location and reviewed them to see if they were remotely related to vehicles or pedestrian traffic on the street. Between 2021 and 2025 there were 19 police related calls including 7 traffic violations, observed by officers, and 5 extra patrols conducted by officers. Please see the attached Excel spreadsheet for the data. 2. In reference to the parking study on Park between Villa & Oakland I did not observe any parking citations issued in that area in 2024 and 2025. 3. In reference to the request for a no parking sign at the dead end of Hamilton, I have compiled another spreadsheet which lists all the calls for service between the dead end and Vermont St. There have been 138 calls for service since the beginning of 2020. 129 of those are medic assists which would require the Fire Department to respond. Respectfully Submitted, Sergeant Eric Haimann #337 Page 10 of 47 251218 - N Yale Ave - ATR Provided by: Village of Villa Park (IL) Wed Dec 17, 2025 Village of Villa Park Public Works Department, 11 West Home Avenue, Full Length (11 PM-1 AM (+1)) Villa Park, IL, 60181, US All Classes (Motorcycles, Lights, Single-Unit Trucks, Articulated Trucks, Buses) All Channels ID: 1369882, Location: 41.907134, -87.981754 Leg North South Direction Southbound Northbound Time T App T App Int 2025-12-17 11:00PM 11 11 14 14 25 2025-12-18 12:00AM 6 6 4 4 10 1:00AM 2 2 3 3 5 2:00AM 3 3 3 3 6 3:00AM 0 0 1 1 1 4:00AM 1 1 6 6 7 5:00AM 3 3 16 16 19 6:00AM 12 12 27 27 39 7:00AM 19 19 32 32 51 8:00AM 23 23 59 59 82 9:00AM 33 33 38 38 71 10:00AM 44 44 46 46 90 11:00AM 44 44 66 66 110 12:00PM 58 58 49 49 107 1:00PM 54 54 45 45 99 2:00PM 69 69 59 59 128 3:00PM 53 53 75 75 128 4:00PM 68 68 73 73 141 5:00PM 64 64 62 62 126 6:00PM 58 58 50 50 108 7:00PM 53 53 50 50 103 8:00PM 56 56 26 26 82 9:00PM 43 43 26 26 69 10:00PM 26 26 8 8 34 11:00PM 15 15 12 12 27 2025-12-19 12:00AM 10 10 1 1 11 Total 828 828 851 851 1679 % Approach 100% - 100% - - % Total 49.3% 49.3% 50.7% 50.7% - Motorcycles 0 0 0 0 0 % Motorcycles 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% Lights 816 816 832 832 1648 % Lights 98.6% 98.6% 97.8% 97.8% 98.2% Single-Unit Trucks 7 7 7 7 14 % Single-Unit Trucks 0.8% 0.8% 0.8% 0.8% 0.8% Articulated Trucks 0 0 0 0 0 % Articulated Trucks 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% Buses 5 5 12 12 17 % Buses 0.6% 0.6% 1.4% 1.4% 1.0% * T: Thru 1 of 8 Page 11 of 47 251218 - N Yale Ave - ATR Provided by: Village of Villa Park (IL) Wed Dec 17, 2025 Village of Villa Park Public Works Department, 11 West Home Avenue, Full Length (11 PM-1 AM (+1)) Villa Park, IL, 60181, US All Classes (Motorcycles, Lights, Single-Unit Trucks, Articulated Trucks, Buses) All Channels ID: 1369882, Location: 41.907134, -87.981754 N Total: 1679 In: 828 Out: 851 828 851 Out: 828 In: 851 Total: 1679 S 2 of 8 Page 12 of 47 251218 - N Yale Ave - ATR Provided by: Village of Villa Park (IL) Thu Dec 18, 2025 Village of Villa Park Public Works Department, 11 West Home Avenue, AM Peak (Dec 18 2025 8:30AM - 9:30 AM) Villa Park, IL, 60181, US All Classes (Motorcycles, Lights, Single-Unit Trucks, Articulated Trucks, Buses) All Channels ID: 1369882, Location: 41.907134, -87.981754 Leg North South Direction Southbound Northbound Time T App T App Int 2025-12-18 8:30AM 4 4 27 27 31 8:45AM 5 5 18 18 23 9:00AM 8 8 11 11 19 9:15AM 10 10 10 10 20 Total 27 27 66 66 93 % Approach 100% - 100% - - % Total 29.0% 29.0% 71.0% 71.0% - PHF 0.675 0.675 0.611 0.611 0.750 Motorcycles 0 0 0 0 0 % Motorcycles 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% Lights 25 25 62 62 87 % Lights 92.6% 92.6% 93.9% 93.9% 93.5% Single-Unit Trucks 0 0 0 0 0 % Single-Unit Trucks 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% Articulated Trucks 0 0 0 0 0 % Articulated Trucks 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% Buses 2 2 4 4 6 % Buses 7.4% 7.4% 6.1% 6.1% 6.5% * T: Thru 3 of 8 Page 13 of 47 251218 - N Yale Ave - ATR Provided by: Village of Villa Park (IL) Thu Dec 18, 2025 Village of Villa Park Public Works Department, 11 West Home Avenue, AM Peak (Dec 18 2025 8:30AM - 9:30 AM) Villa Park, IL, 60181, US All Classes (Motorcycles, Lights, Single-Unit Trucks, Articulated Trucks, Buses) All Channels ID: 1369882, Location: 41.907134, -87.981754 N Total: 93 In: 27 Out: 66 27 66 Out: 27 In: 66 Total: 93 S 4 of 8 Page 14 of 47 251218 - N Yale Ave - ATR Provided by: Village of Villa Park (IL) Thu Dec 18, 2025 Village of Villa Park Public Works Department, 11 West Home Avenue, Midday Peak (Dec 18 2025 11:15AM - 12:15 PM) Villa Park, IL, 60181, US All Classes (Motorcycles, Lights, Single-Unit Trucks, Articulated Trucks, Buses) All Channels ID: 1369882, Location: 41.907134, -87.981754 Leg North South Direction Southbound Northbound Time T App T App Int 2025-12-18 11:15AM 15 15 16 16 31 11:30AM 12 12 16 16 28 11:45AM 14 14 25 25 39 12:00PM 15 15 13 13 28 Total 56 56 70 70 126 % Approach 100% - 100% - - % Total 44.4% 44.4% 55.6% 55.6% - PHF 0.933 0.933 0.700 0.700 0.808 Motorcycles 0 0 0 0 0 % Motorcycles 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% Lights 53 53 67 67 120 % Lights 94.6% 94.6% 95.7% 95.7% 95.2% Single-Unit Trucks 3 3 1 1 4 % Single-Unit Trucks 5.4% 5.4% 1.4% 1.4% 3.2% Articulated Trucks 0 0 0 0 0 % Articulated Trucks 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% Buses 0 0 2 2 2 % Buses 0% 0% 2.9% 2.9% 1.6% * T: Thru 5 of 8 Page 15 of 47 251218 - N Yale Ave - ATR Provided by: Village of Villa Park (IL) Thu Dec 18, 2025 Village of Villa Park Public Works Department, 11 West Home Avenue, Midday Peak (Dec 18 2025 11:15AM - 12:15 PM) Villa Park, IL, 60181, US All Classes (Motorcycles, Lights, Single-Unit Trucks, Articulated Trucks, Buses) All Channels ID: 1369882, Location: 41.907134, -87.981754 N Total: 126 In: 56 Out: 70 56 70 Out: 56 In: 70 Total: 126 S 6 of 8 Page 16 of 47 251218 - N Yale Ave - ATR Provided by: Village of Villa Park (IL) Thu Dec 18, 2025 Village of Villa Park Public Works Department, 11 West Home Avenue, PM Peak (Dec 18 2025 4PM - 5 PM) - Overall Peak Hour Villa Park, IL, 60181, US All Classes (Motorcycles, Lights, Single-Unit Trucks, Articulated Trucks, Buses) All Channels ID: 1369882, Location: 41.907134, -87.981754 Leg North South Direction Southbound Northbound Time T App T App Int 2025-12-18 4:00PM 18 18 17 17 35 4:15PM 15 15 20 20 35 4:30PM 21 21 14 14 35 4:45PM 14 14 22 22 36 Total 68 68 73 73 141 % Approach 100% - 100% - - % Total 48.2% 48.2% 51.8% 51.8% - PHF 0.810 0.810 0.830 0.830 0.979 Motorcycles 0 0 0 0 0 % Motorcycles 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% Lights 68 68 73 73 141 % Lights 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% Single-Unit Trucks 0 0 0 0 0 % Single-Unit Trucks 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% Articulated Trucks 0 0 0 0 0 % Articulated Trucks 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% Buses 0 0 0 0 0 % Buses 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% * T: Thru 7 of 8 Page 17 of 47 251218 - N Yale Ave - ATR Provided by: Village of Villa Park (IL) Thu Dec 18, 2025 Village of Villa Park Public Works Department, 11 West Home Avenue, PM Peak (Dec 18 2025 4PM - 5 PM) - Overall Peak Hour Villa Park, IL, 60181, US All Classes (Motorcycles, Lights, Single-Unit Trucks, Articulated Trucks, Buses) All Channels ID: 1369882, Location: 41.907134, -87.981754 N Total: 141 In: 68 Out: 73 68 73 Out: 68 In: 73 Total: 141 S 8 of 8 Page 18 of 47 Page 19 of 47  MINUTES OF TRAFFIC & SAFETY COMMISSION JULY 7, 2020 2ND FLOOR COMMITTEE OF WHOLE ROOM IN VILLAGE HALL 20 S. ARDMORE AVE, VILLA PARK ILLINOIS Chairman Pienkos called the meeting to order at 8:04 p.m. PRESENT: Jack Cuthbertson, Marie Geishecker, Grace Visser, Carl Timmerman, Ed McMurray, Kevin Meeker, Chairman J. Pienkos ABSENT: Karen Timmerman, Bob Allen EX-OFFICIO PRESENT: Kevin Mantels, Sgt. James Krupiczowicz EX-OFFICIO ABSENT: Sgt. Jim Cihak VILLAGE BOARD LIAISON PRESENT: Robert Wagner VILLAGE BOARD LIAISON ABSENT: None COMMISSION SECRETARY PRESENT: Amy Raffel 1. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON AGENDA ITEMS Kathy Halloran of 538 E. Wildwood Ave informed Traffic and Safety of new updates that she had regarding truck traffic on Wildwood. Mary Brunner of 512 E. Wildwood Ave presented her concerns regarding truck traffic on Wildwood to Traffic and Safety. Patrice Gallgher of 36 S. Monterey Ave gave a synopsis of truck traffic on Monterey to the Commissioners of Traffic and Safety. Tracy Gabriel of 306 E Central Blvd expressed her concerns with pedestrian and vehicle traffic on Central Blvd and Myrtle Ave. Karen Solem of 324 E Central Blvd talked about her concerns with the bike, pedestrian, and vehicle traffic on Central Blvd and Myrtle Ave. 2. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS None 3. APPROVE MINUTES OF JUNE 2, 2020 MEETING A motion was made by Commissioner Geishecker to approve Traffic and Safety’s minutes from the June 2, 2020 meeting, seconded by Commissioner C. Timmerman. Acclamation vote taken with all ayes. 1 Page 20 of 47 4. OLD BUSINESS # 867 TRAFFIC ON YALE FROM WILDFIRE TO ARMITAGE Ex-Officio Mantels stated that he had contacted Addison’s Village Engineer and discussed the issue with him. Addison’s Village Engineer stated the Village of Addison is unlikely to open the streets in question. Ex-Officio Mantels requested that Addison’s Public Health, Safety & Judicial Committee add this issue to their agenda. Addison’s Engineer responded that the Village of Addison would need to look into the matter and would follow up with further information. Item pending. #868 TRAFFIC AROUND CENTRAL AND MYRTLE - PEDESTRIAN, BICYCLE, AND VEHICLE Ex-Officio Mantels stated that Public Works did not conduct any traffic counts due to COVID – 19 but will conduct counts since businesses are opening up. Ex-Officio Mantels said he would like to put out Public Works traffic counters two or three times and have data by early fall. Chairman Pienkos asked about the traffic study. Ex-Officio Mantels asked that Traffic and Safety make a motion to have a traffic study completed for this item. Further discussion ensued. Item pending. Chairman Pienkos asked Traffic and Saftey for a motion of recommendation to conduct a traffic study for item #868 TRAFFIC AROUND CENTRAL AND MYRTLE – PEDESTRIAN, BICYCLE, AND VEHICLE. Commission Cuthbertson made the motion, Commissioner Geishecker second the motion. Acclamation vote taken with all ayes. #869 STUDENT DROP OFF & PICK UP PROCEDURE FOR ALBRIGHT MIDDLE SCHOOL Ex-Officio Mantels explained the sign change Albright Middle School was requesting would not be possible, and the signage for drop off and pick up would remain the same. Chairman Pienkos asked for a motion to close this item. Commissioner McMurray made a motion with Commissioner C. Timmerman second the motion. Acclamation vote taken with all ayes. #869 STUDENT DROP OFF & PICK UP PROCEDURE FOR ALBRIGHT MIDDLE SCHOOL CLOSED. #872 4-WAY STOP AT YALE AND SCHOOL Commissioner Cutheberson said with the future construction of the schools, this item should be pended. Chairman Pienkos stated he attended the school board meeting regarding improvements for District 45. Chairman Pienkos explained to Traffic and Safety he would like the school to conduct a traffic study around Jackson Middle School and Ardmore Elementary School. Discussion ensued. Item pending. Chairman Pienkos asked for a motion to add #877 JACKSON MIDDLE SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AND EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER to the agenda. Commissioner Cuthbertson made the motion, Commissioner Meeker second. Acclamation vote taken with all ayes. 2 Page 21 of 47  #873 TRAFFIC AROUND THE INTERSECTION OF ELM AND CORNELL Commissioner Geishecker asked if we can pend this item until traffic returns to normal Item still pending. #875 TRAFFIC AROUND THE INTERSECTION OF ADDISON AND JACKSON Chairman Pienkos stated a traffic study was completed by the Village of Lombard a while back, and they concluded that no additional stop signs were necessary at this intersection. Commissioner C. Timmerman asked if this intersection would be impacted by Jackson Middle School construction. Chairman Pienkos said he believes no additional investigation needs to be completed, and this item can be closed. Chairman Pienkos asked for a motion to close. Commissioner Meeker made a motion and Commissioner C. Timmerman second. Acclamation vote taken with all ayes. #875 TRAFFIC AROUND THE INTERSECTION OF ADDISON AND JACKSON CLOSED. #876 TRUCK TRAFFIC ON WILDWOOD AND MONTEREY Commissioner Cuthbertson explained he observed the traffic on Wildwood and Monterey and has some concerns. Commissioner Geishecker said she also noted the area and had concerns as well. Chairman Pienkos urges commissioners to investigate this item so that Traffic and Safety can make recommendations to the Village Board. Further discussion ensued. Item pending. 5. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSION AND EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS Commissioner Visser – None. Commissioner Geishecker – Is N. Charles Ave construction going to start anytime soon? Noticed two potholes that need some attention. Commissioner Meeker – Thank you for all that have come out for the public participation. Commission Secretary Raffel – None. Commissioner Cuthbertson – The frontage road had some work completed and noticed that it still needs some cleanup. Commissioner C. Timmerman – I will not be able to attend next month's meeting. Commissioner McMurray – I will not be able to attend August or September’s meeting. Trustee Wagner – None. Ex-Officio Mantels – None. 3 Page 22 of 47  Chairman Pienkos – Thank you, everyone, for attending the meeting. 6. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner C. Timmerman and seconded by Commissioner McMurray. Roll call vote was taken with all ayes. The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m. The next meeting will be held on TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2020, at 8:00 P.M. in the Committee of the Whole conference room of the Village Hall. Respectfully submitted, Amy Raffel 4 Page 23 of 47  MINUTES OF TRAFFIC & SAFETY COMMISSION JANUARY 5, 2021 2ND FLOOR COMMITTEE OF WHOLE ROOM IN VILLAGE HALL 20 S. ARDMORE AVE, VILLA PARK ILLINOIS Chairman Pienkos called the meeting to order at 8:02 P.M. PRESENT: Jack Cuthbertson, Marie Geishecker, Kevin Meeker, Jeff Pett, Ed McMurray, Chairman J. Pienkos, Carl Timmerman ABSENT: Karen Timmerman EX-OFFICIO PRESENT: Kevin Mantels, Chief Michael Rivas EX-OFFICIO ABSENT: Sgt. Jim Cihak VILLAGE BOARD LIAISON PRESENT: Robert Wagner VILLAGE BOARD LIAISON ABSENT: None COMMISSION SECRETARY PRESENT: Amy Raffel PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON AGENDA ITEMS Jack Kozar from 324 E. Central Blvd. thanked Public Works for marking the holes with stakes discussed at the December meeting. Jack also asked if item number #872 could be removed from the agenda. Joe Amore sent an email to the Commission regarding agenda item #868 was read out loud. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS None. APPROVE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 6, 2020 MEETING A motion was made by Commissioner Geishecker to approve Traffic and Safety’s minutes from the December 12, 2020 meeting, second by Commissioner Pett. An acclamation vote was taken with all ayes. OLD BUSINESS # 867 TRAFFIC ON YALE FROM WILDFIRE TO ARMITAGE Ex-Officio Mantels commented that he had not heard anything from Addison, and their commission that would discuss this issue has not had a meeting yet. Chairman Pienkos said the traffic counts did not have any data that would cause concerns; we will not get anywhere with Addison at this point. Ex-Officio Mantels said Public Works Staff is in favor of closing this item. Chairman Pienkos asked Page 24 of 47 for a motion to close. Commissioner Cuthbertson made a motion to close, Chairman C. Timmerman seconds the motion. An acclamation vote was taken with all yes. ITEM #867 TRAFFIC ON YALE FROM WILDFIRE TO ARMITAGE – CLOSED. #868 TRAFFIC AROUND CENTRAL AND MYRTLE - PEDESTRIAN, BICYCLE, AND VEHICLE Chairman Pienkos explained to the Commission that since the minutes have been approved, Public Works will present the approved minutes and supporting documents to the Village Board for their approval. Ex-Officio Mantels stated Public Works had removed the signpost requested at the December meeting and moved the No Parking sign on Myrtle 8 feet back. Item Pending. #872 4-WAY STOP AT YALE AND SCHOOL Chairman Pienkos stated District 45 is planning on presenting at the February meeting. Ex-Officio Mantels said their main presentation would be on Jackson School and the Early Childhood Center, was not sure about Ardmore School. Item pending. #876 TRUCK TRAFFIC ON WILDWOOD AND MONTEREY Commissioner Cuthbertson says the traffic for this area is going to be seasonal. Chairman Pienkos asked if a specific truck route would be best in this situation. Ex-Officio Mantels stated Public Works reached out to AK Mulch about six months to provide a truck route that staff felt works best. Commissioner Cuthbertson asked if Wildwood and Villa is the designated truck route, what are the specifications of the intersection. Ex-Officio Mantels is having staff look into that. Chairman Pienkos asked if staff creates a truck route, then how it can be enforceable? Ex-Officio Mantels explained that an ordinance is to be written and taken to the Village Board. Ex-Officio Mantels stated that staff has exhausted all options and feels creating a truck route is the best choice. Chairman Pienkos said we would wait on staff and then look for the recommendation. Item pending. #877 JACKSON MIDDLE SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AND EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Chairman Pienkos informed the commission that the presentation from the school district is scheduled for February. Item pending. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSION AND EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS Commissioner C. Timmerman – Nice to see everyone, and looking forward to the New Year. Commission Geishecker – Looking for additional signage on S. Cornell St. Also, if Public Works creates the truck route, will the traffic deteriorate the sidewalk quicker? Commissioner Meeker – None. Page 25 of 47 Ex-Officio Chief Rivas – Thank you for the warm welcome to Traffic and Safety. If there is anything I can be of assistance with, please let me know. Ex-Officio Mantels – The previous month, Commissioner Cuthbertson brought up the property at IL. Route 83 and Riverside Dr. An update to the concern is that a traffic study will be conducted and inform when the results are completed. Trustee Wagner – Thank you, staff, for completing the Bicycle Friendly Community application completion. In December, Villa Park was awarded an Honorable Mention and was given vital steps to obtain a higher status. Also, St. A’s will be having Tri-town YMCA move in and run programs with kids in the facility. Ex-Officio Director Guerra – Sitting in on the meeting just like Chief Rivas. Commissioner Cuthbertson – The frontage road in front of Camp BowWow is sinking where they did work a while back. Can that area be looked at? Commissioner Pett – Happy New Year. Commission Secretary Raffel – None. Commissioner Cuthbertson – Wishing everyone a Happy New Year. Chairman Pienkos – I would like to extend Congratulations to Director Guerra and Chief Rivas. Each one has joined us at Villa Park, and we wish them the best of luck. I would also like to congratulate Commission Secretary Raffel on her new role as Executive Administrative Assistance to the Village Manager. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Geishecker and seconded by Commissioner C. Timmerman. Roll call vote was taken with all ayes. The meeting was adjourned at 9:17 P.M. The next meeting will be held on TUESDAY, February 2, 2020, at 8:00 P.M. in the Committee of the Whole conference room of the Village Hall. Respectfully submitted, Amy Raffel Page 26 of 47  MINUTES OF TRAFFIC & SAFETY COMMISSION AUGUST 13, 2019 2ND FLOOR COMMITTEE OF WHOLE ROOM IN VILLAGE HALL 20 S. ARDMORE AVE, VILLA PARK ILLINOIS Chairman Pienkos called the meeting to order at 8:09 p.m. PRESENT: Chairman J. Pienkos, Jack Cuthbertson, Carl Timmerman, Karen Timmerman, Marie Geishecker, Ed McMurray, Pamela Hoehl, Grace Visser ABSENT: Kevin Meeker EX-OFFICIO PRESENT: Kevin Mantels EX-OFFICIO ABSENT: Sgt. Jim Cihak VILLAGE BOARD LIAISON PRESENT: Robert Wagner VILLAGE BOARD LIAISON ABSENT: None COMMISSION SECRETARY PRESENT: Amy Raffel 1. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON AGENDA ITEMS Barb and Mark Huizenga from 901 N. Yale, Thelene Tornow from 1005 N. Yale and Kathi Espinoza from 1032 N Yale came to the board with concerns regarding traffic on N. Yale from Wildfire to Armitage. Barb explained that when Target opened about 20 years ago, the residents of Addison that lived on Chatham had that road closed. Shortly after, they noticed another increase in traffic when North Ave was widened and Wildfire Harley Davidson opened up. Barb explained that they regularly see traffic patterns of people trying to avoid the trains and traffic lights in Villa Park. Barb also said that she and her neighbors feel Yale has become a short cut for Addison traffic and most of them do not stop at Belden. One serious incident that has happened due to traffic was a friend’s elderly mother was riding her scooter down the street and ended up in the culvert. Barb says she and other neighbors walk their dogs every night and have to yell at traffic to slow down. They also see the mechanics from Harley fly down the street when test driving motorcycles for repairs. Barb also is concerned with the response time from emergency vehicles that need to snake around the neighborhood due to the closure of streets. She feels that it also causes difficulty for the Postmaster, Roy Strom, and Villa Park plows. Barb did note that they are very pleased with the sidewalks but they still do not feel safe due to the volume and speed of traffic. 2. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Tracy Gabriel at 306 E. Central Blvd Unit 1and Don Macdonald and BJ Gregory of 306 E. Central Blvd Unit 6 raised concerns about the vehicle, pedestrian and bicycle traffic around Fuel/Crème at 324 E. Central Blvd. Tracy said that she knows this business is good for the community but is very concerned about the safety of the residents that visit the establishment. The first concern is that there is only 1 sign posting the 25 mph for both sides to remind drivers of the speed zone. Tracy states that most vehicles are traveling 30-50 mph on that stretch of roadway. Tracy explained that when More Brewing went in, parking spots on the south side of Central were 1 Page 27 of 47  installed. Until recently, those spots were hardly used, maybe during a beer release. Now those spots are constantly filled which causes a bottleneck on Central with all the new vehicle traffic in the area. Tracy suggests that Central Blvd should be a one-way street. Before she attended the Traffic and Safety meeting, she and other residents witnessed a bicycle and truck accident. Due to the weather, the bicycle did not stop at the crosswalk and hit a vehicle. Tracy says each day brings cringe-worthy, scary close calls. Tracy has a few questions that she wanted to ask Traffic and Safety. First is why did the village remove a few parking spots on Central? Was it due to a safety concern? The second issue is regarding zoning and the planters around the perimeter of the property being so high. Tracy states that because of the height of the planters, traffic on Myrtle that is turning onto Central cannot see what is coming westbound and pulls out into the intersection. Third, Tracy would like to know what will be done about the lighting of the surrounding area. She says it is very dark over there at night and with all the pedestrian traffic, cars will not be able to see them cross the street. Fourth, Tracy wanted to know who decided to put a bike rack right across the street. She feels it is the worst spot due to kids running around and bike speeding down the path; that a collision will occur. Don Macdonald also commented that families are coming to this area and letting kids run around the property and run across the street. He is very concerned that one of them will get hurt. Tracy also commented that the bike rack will cause poor visibility for traffic on Central Blvd. Lastly, Tracy, Don, and BJ are all concerned about the cars that are using their driveway as a turnaround and parking lot. All the extra cars have started to deteriorate the parking lot quicker due to the extra volume. Plus they do not like having all the strange cars due to fears of break-ins that have occurred in the past. Tracy would like all these things taken into consideration and implement new parking restrictions and traffic flow around Fuel/Crème. 3. APPROVE MINUTES OF JUNE 11, 2019 A motion was made by Commissioner C. Timmerman to approve minutes from the June 11, 2019 meeting; second by Commissioner K. Timmerman. Acclamation vote was taken with all ayes. 4. OLD BUSINESS # 865 TRAFFIC ON RIVERSIDE FROM WASHINGTON TO MADISON Chairman Pienkos explained that no additional info has become available and will continue to pend item. # 866 TRAFFIC ON VERMONT FROM SECOND TO THIRD Chairman Pienkos explained that no additional info has become available and will continue to pend item. # 867 TRAFFIC ON YALE FROM WILDFIRE TO ARMITAGE Commission Secretary Raffel read a letter from Barb Huizenga regarding traffic issues on Yale. Chairman Pienkos asked if everyone received the map, letter and traffic counts. Chairman Pienkos stated that the average speed southbound is at 25 mph. Commissioner McMurray noted that over 10,000 cars had passed on that road over a weeks’ time is a lot. Chairman Pienkos said that northbound average speed was 25.5 with 50% of the cars at 26 mph and 85% of the cars at 32 mph. Commissioner Hoehl was concerned regarding the 136 mph posted. Ex-Officio Mantels stated that count is a false positive and in that area, that kind of speed is impossible to 2 Page 28 of 47  achieve. Commissioner Hoehl also brought up the issue with not stopping at the stop signs. Chairman Pienkos believes it is more of a rolling stop than a total blow off of the stop sign. Commissioner Cuthbertson stated that northbound traffic has a handful of traffic counts between the speeds of 41-50 mph. Commissioner C. Timmerman thinks that is due to residents trying to get around or beat the train. Chairman Pienkos stated that most of them are after 1 p.m. Ex- Officio Mantels pointed out that the hours between 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. is the busiest for that area. Commissioner Cuthbertson also feels that is when a majority of Addison residents are heading back home. Ex-Officio Sgt. Cihak stated that some of those numbers and speeds could be motorcycles from Wildfire. Commissioner C. Timmerman said that we should talk with the owner. Ex-Officio Sgt. Cihak stated that we have done that on a few occasions. Chairman Pienkos commented that he is not surprised the residents are not saying anything about the noise from the motorcycles driving up and down the road. Chairman Pienkos also stated that Traffic and Safety need to examine this matter more. Commissioner Geishecker asked if we add additional stop signs. Chairman Pienkos suggested a round-about. Commissioner C. Timmerman said that was not a bad idea, they decrease fatality accidents by 86%. Commissioner C. Timmerman asked if we could look into federal funding Ex-Officio Sgt. Cihak stated we could show accident data to support. Ex-Officio Mantels said we will look into this as a possible solution. Chairman Pienkos stated that he does not like them but if it helps in this situation, it would help slow down the traffic. This item still pending. 5. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSION AND EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS Trustee Wagner informed the commission that Villa Park was awarded the Metropolitan Mayor Caucus grant that helped purchase the flashing stop signs by Willowbrook High School and Albright Middle School. Trustee Wagner also commented that Villa Park was not awarded the Safe Routes to School grant. Ex-Officio Mantels stated that construction on the Saint Charles Bridge has started and to be aware of any new traffic patterns. At this time, traffic seems to be moving well. Commissioner Geishecker let the commission know that on July 7th, she and the family barely missed an accident at the corner of Elm and Cornell. She said this is the second accident they have seen in a short time. She feels that section should be a 4-way stop to slow traffic down. She feels the signs of cross-traffic does not stop helps a bit but a stop sign would be better. She worries for kid’s safety and that there is a bus stop there with a handful of kids. Commissioner Visser – None Commissioner C. Timmerman welcomed Grace to the commission. Commissioner Hoehl stated that she has received a lot of phone calls regarding all the noise at the demolition of Lufkin pool and wanted to know when they are allowed to start work in the morning. Commissioner K. Timmerman welcomed Grace to the commission. 3 Page 29 of 47  Commissioner Cuthbertson welcomed Grace to the commission. Also informed the commission about the traffic around Fuel/Crème. He says that his daughter works there and they see a lot of these issues. Commissioner Cuthbertson feels that making Central Blvd a one way should be in for consideration. Commissioner McMurray asked if Public Works was waiting on asphalt to finish the job on Princeton. Commission Secretary Raffel welcomed Grace to the commission. Chairman Pienkos – None 6. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner C. Timmerman and seconded by Commissioner Hoehl. Acclamation vote was taken with all ayes. The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 p.m. The next meeting will be held on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2019 at 8:00 P.M. in the Committee of the Whole conference room of the Village Hall. Respectfully submitted, Amy Raffel 4 Page 30 of 47  MINUTES OF TRAFFIC & SAFETY COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 1 2020 2ND FLOOR COMMITTEE OF WHOLE ROOM IN VILLAGE HALL 20 S. ARDMORE AVE, VILLA PARK ILLINOIS Chairman Pienkos called the meeting to order at 8:08 P.M. PRESENT: Jack Cuthbertson, Marie Geishecker, Karen Timmerman, Carl Timmerman, Ed McMurray, Chairman J. Pienkos ABSENT: Bob Allen, Kevin Meeker, Grace Visser EX-OFFICIO PRESENT: Kevin Mantels, Sgt. Jim Cihak EX-OFFICIO ABSENT: None VILLAGE BOARD LIAISON PRESENT: Robert Wagner VILLAGE BOARD LIAISON ABSENT: None COMMISSION SECRETARY PRESENT: Amy Raffel PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON AGENDA ITEMS Jack Kozar of 324 E. Central Blvd was looking for an update on agenda item #868 and if the traffic study has been completed. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Joe Amore from 309 E Maple St came in front of the Commission to express his concerns with the bike paths in Villa Park. APPROVE MINUTES OF JULY 7, 2020 AND AUGUST 11, 2020 MEETING A motion was made by Commissioner Geishecker to approve Traffic and Safety’s minutes from the July 7, 2020 meeting, second by Commissioner McMurray. Acclamation vote was taken with all ayes. A motion was made from Commissioner K. Timmerman to approve Traffic and Safety’s minutes for the August 11, 2020 meeting, second by Commissioner Geishecker. Acclamation vote was taken with all ayes. OLD BUSINESS # 867 TRAFFIC ON YALE FROM WILDFIRE TO ARMITAGE Ex-Officio Mantels explained that he was contacted by the Addison’s Village Engineer regarding their commission holding a meeting. This commission would like to know what information Traffic and Safety would want them to review. Once they have that information, they will consider if they will hold a meeting. Commissioner Cuthbertson and Chairman Pienkos reviewed who had jurisdiction regarding the closed roads. Chairman Pienkos asked if we had heard from the Page 31 of 47 residents who brought this item up and if we should complete another round of traffic counts. The Commission agreed to complete traffic counts in two areas. Item pending. #868 TRAFFIC AROUND CENTRAL AND MYRTLE - PEDESTRIAN, BICYCLE, AND VEHICLE Ex-Officio Mantels explained that the traffic counts and study are not ready and hopes to present all the data at the October meeting. Chairman Pienkos stated the traffic around Central and Myrtle has slowed down. Chairman Pienkos also commented on the screening at the bike racks and if that has been addressed. Ex-Officio Mantels said that Public Works is looking to pave around that area but needs to obtain a permit from DuPage County, and that may take time. Chairman Pienkos asked about the No Parking on Central on the west side and wanted to know if we needed to extend it. Ex-Officio Mantels said that he would have staff look into that. Ex-Officio Mantels added that staff supports adding signs around the area but not speed humps. Item pending. #872 4-WAY STOP AT YALE AND SCHOOL Ex-Officio Mantels explained that staff would like a recommendation from Traffic and Safety to conduct an impact study around Ardmore School. Commissioner K. Timmerman made the motion, and Commissioner Geishecker seconds the motion. An acclamation vote was taken with all ayes. Item pending. #873 TRAFFIC AROUND THE INTERSECTION OF ELM AND CORNELL Commissioner Geishecker asked to remove the item #873 from the agenda because traffic activity is low and does not see it returning to normal for a while. Commissioner K. Timmerman made the motion, and Commissioner C. Timmerman seconds the motion. An acclamation vote was taken with all ayes. Item #873 TRAFFIC AROUND THE INTERSECTION OF ELM AND CORNELL CLOSED. #876 TRUCK TRAFFIC ON WILDWOOD AND MONTEREY Commission Secretary Raffel handed out traffic counts. Commissioner K. Timmerman was surprised at the traffic volume, but Commission Secretary Raffel explained that the counts were for a week. Commissioner Cuthbertson asked if Monterey is in decent condition to handle the volume of traffic. Ex-Officio Mantels explained that when the counts are broken down, it comes to 20 trucks a day using Monterey. Ex-Officio Mantels explained that the amount of traffic is ok, but that road is not rated for it, but they can make local deliveries. Chairman Pienkos stated that we could not keep sending traffic all over the area. Ex-Officio Mantels indicated that the staff is in contact with A.K. Mulch to keep traffic patterns consistent. Chairman Pienkos stated that the landscaping season is slowing down, but hopes to have a solution before the next year. Further discussion ensued. Item pending. #877 JACKSON MIDDLE SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION AND EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Ex-Officio Mantels explained that staff would like a recommendation from Traffic and Safety to conduct an impact study around Jackson Middle School. Commissioner Geishecker made the Page 32 of 47  motion, and Commissioner McMurray seconds the motion. An acclamation vote was taken with all ayes. Item pending. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSION AND EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS Commissioner Geishecker –Noticed two potholes that need some attention on Charles Avenue. Condolences to the Hoehl family. Commissioner McMurray – Condolences to the Hoehl family. Commission Secretary Raffel – Spoke with the Hoehl family over the week. They appreciated the gesture of flowers from Traffic and Safety. Commission Secretary Raffel suggested a gift card for a restaurant while taking care of Pamela’s items at the house. Commissioner K. Timmerman – Condolences to the Hoehl family. Trustee Wagner –Last Saturday from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M., the Villa Park Police Department registered 44 bicycles and looking forward to holding another event like this. Trustee Wagner handed out an email from a resident at 22 N. Yale Ave regarding observations at the Great Western Trail and traffic on N Yale from St. Charles to Division. Trustee Wagner would like Traffic and Safety to address these items. Chairman Pienkos asked for a motion regarding N. Yale Ave. Commissioner K. Timmerman made a motion, and Commissioner McMurray seconds the motion. An acclamation vote was taken with all ayes. ITEM # 878 SPEED AND SOUND ON N. YALE FROM ST. CHARLES TO DIVISION added. Chairman Pienkos asked for a motion regarding bicycle safety and visibility at Monterey. Motion made by Commissioner McMurray and Commissioner C. Timmerman seconds the motion. An acclamation vote was taken with all ayes. ITEM #879 BICYCLE TRAFFIC AND VISIBILITY CONCERNS AT MONTEREY AVENUE added. Commissioner Cuthbertson – Has noticed aggressive driving all over Villa Park. Commissioner Cuthbertson stated that Lombard residents have placed Drive Responsible signs in their parkways and wanted to know if Villa Park would be willing to partake in an initiative as Lombard. Commissioner Cuthbertson stated that he drove all over Villa Park after the storm and noticed how hard the Public Works crew worked to clean up the aftermath. Commissioner Cuthbertson wanted to take a moment and thank Public Works and other surrounding communities that sent their units to assist. Ex-Officio Mantels – None. Page 33 of 47  Ex-Officio Sgt. Cihak - Fuel & Crème will be hosting Tip a Cop for Special Olympics on September 11, 2020, from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Commissioner C. Timmerman – Condolences to the Hoehl family. Chairman Pienkos – Great job by the Village Public Works cleaning up after the storms. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner C. Timmerman, and seconded by Commissioner K. Timmerman. Roll call vote was taken with all ayes. The meeting was adjourned at 9:24 P.M. The next meeting will be held on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, at 8:00 P.M. in the Committee of the Whole conference room of the Village Hall. Respectfully submitted, Amy Raffel Page 34 of 47  MINUTES OF TRAFFIC & SAFETY COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 10, 2019 2ND FLOOR COMMITTEE OF WHOLE ROOM IN VILLAGE HALL 20 S. ARDMORE AVE, VILLA PARK ILLINOIS Acting Chairman Cuthbertson called the meeting to order at 8:07 p.m. PRESENT: Acting Chairman Jack Cuthbertson, Carl Timmerman, Karen Timmerman, Marie Geishecker, Ed McMurray, Pamela Hoehl, Grace Visser, Kevin Meeker ABSENT: Chairman J. Pienkos EX-OFFICIO PRESENT: Kevin Mantels, Sgt. Jim Cihak EX-OFFICIO ABSENT: None VILLAGE BOARD LIAISON PRESENT: Robert Wagner VILLAGE BOARD LIAISON ABSENT: None COMMISSION SECRETARY PRESENT: Amy Raffel 1. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON AGENDA ITEMS Barb and Mark Huizenga of 901 N. Yale Avenue informed the commission that on September 19, their 19-year-old son was attempting to pull out of the driveway. A Villa Park resident riding a motorcycle came around the corner and collided with their son’s car. Mark and Barb assured everyone that both parties were ok. Barb and Mark still would like Traffic and Safety’s advice regarding different options Villa Park can implement to calming traffic on Yale Avenue. Kathi and David Espinoza from 1032 N. Yale Ave. attended the meeting but chose not to speak during public participation. Michael Tornow form 1005 N. Yale Ave. attended the meeting but chose not to speak during public participation. Deborah DeMito from 213 E. Park Blvd. attended the meeting but chose not to speak during public participation. Angie Rojek from 639 S. Riverside Dr. attended the meeting but chose not to speak during public participation. Stephen Bohn attended the meeting but chose not to speak during public participation. Tracy Gabriel from 306 E Central Blvd Unit 1 updated the commission regarding her concerns with traffic on E Central Blvd. She also wanted to thank Trustee Wagner for coming out and observing the traffic situation. BJ Gregory from 306 E Central Blvd Unit 6 attended the meeting but chose not to speak during public participation. 1 Page 35 of 47  Anthony Oddo attended the meeting but chose not to speak during public participation. 2. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS None 3. APPROVE MINUTES OF AUGUST 13, 2019 MEETING A motion was made by Commissioner K. Timmerman to approve Traffic and Safety’s minutes from the August 13, 2019 meeting; seconded by Commissioner Hoehl. Acclamation vote was taken with all ayes. 4. OLD BUSINESS # 865 TRAFFIC ON RIVERSIDE FROM WASHINGTON TO MADISON Commission Secretary Raffel passed out the traffic study conducted by the Villa Park PD. Acting Chairman Cuthbertson commented that only 1 vehicle traveled over 40 mph. Commissioner K. Timmerman stated that the range of traffic speeds was reasonable. Commissioner Meeker asked if the speed counts were conducted for 1 day after reviewing the results. Commission Secretary Raffel answered that the PD conducted this study for 6 days. Acting Chairman Cuthbertson pointed out that only a handful of cars going NB registered on the higher end of the speed range. Commissioner K. Timmerman commented on the SB results were very reasonable. Commissioner K. Timmerman asked if we had heard from the resident. Commission Secretary Raffel answered that the resident has not reached out to Traffic and Safety. Acting Chairman Cuthbertson asked for a motion to close item #865. Commissioner McMurray made the motion. Commissioner Hoehl second the motion. Acclamation vote was taken with all ayes. #865 Traffic on Riverside from Washington to Madison is closed. # 866 TRAFFIC ON VERMONT FROM SECOND TO THIRD Commission Secretary Raffel explained that the speed study handed out last month was the correct data. Acting Chairman Cuthbertson commented that drivers traveling on Vermont did not speed in the range of 31-40mph. Acting Chairman Cuthbertson pointed out that the stats on Eastbound Vermont were reasonable as well Commissioner Geishecker asked if we have heard from the resident on Vermont. Acting Chairman Cuthbertson stated no and asked for a motion to close this agenda item. Commissioner Meeker made the motion. Commissioner Geishecker second the motion. Acclamation vote was taken with all ayes. *865 Traffic on Vermont from Second to Third is closed. # 867 TRAFFIC ON YALE FROM WILDFIRE TO ARMITAGE Acting Chairman Cuthbertson stated that he had been studying the traffic patterns in the afternoon on Yale Ave. Chairman Geishecker commented on how narrow Yale Ave is. Commission Secretary Raffel read a letter that was sent to Traffic and Safety from Barb Huizenga regarding a recent accident that involved her son. Commission Hoehl asked if we had reached out to Addison regarding the street closures of Chatham and Harvard. Commission Secretary 2 Page 36 of 47 Raffel stated that she had contacted Addison and was informed that Addison has no plans to open Harvard or Chatam. Commission Secretary Raffel handed out a map of Yale and the surrounding area, speed counts, accident reports and information regarding traffic calming. Commission Secretary Raffel stated she had a conversation with a traffic engineer regarding traffic calming and felt the best traffic calming device would be a permanent speed radar up. Commission Secretary Raffel stated that the presence of speed radars can bring speeds down 3-5 mph. Acting Chairman Cuthbertson stated he has seen a few speed radar signs and watched if drivers really slow down. Acting Chairman Cuthbertson wondered if a little more police presence or possible speed humps would help. Ex-Officio Sgt. Cihak stated that the PD could show their presence a little more and that speed humps would not be a good idea in this area due to the lack of street lights. Ex-Officio Sgt. Cihak explained that the poor visibility of speed humps in the area might cause more accidents. Commissioner C. Timmerman suggested that the residents on Yale attend Addison’s meeting. Commissioner Meeker asked if the street closings have been recent. Acting Chairman Cuthbertson answered the question with a no and explained that the streets have been closed for over 20 years. Acting Chairman Cuthbertson stated that he would be interested in attending an Addison meeting. Ex-Officio Mantels explained that on Harvard, ½ of the street is Addison and ½ is Villa Park. Ex-Officio Mantels said that Villa Park does not have full pavement on our side of the street. He also stated that this could become a political issue with Addison and that Villa Park would like to work with Addison to attain a mutual decision. Ex-Officio Mantels stated that Chatham was 100% Addison’s responsibility for closing the street. Trustee Wagner stated that President Bulthuis has a good relationship with Mayor Rich Veenstra. Commissioner McMurray stated that in a perfect scenario, opening up one of the streets would help but he feels that if one street opens, the problem will also move over to the newly opened street. Acting Chairman Cuthbertson stated that this item still needs further investigation and to pend this item. #868 TRAFFIC ON CENTRAL BLVD FUEL & CRÈME PEDESTRIAN, BICYCLE AND VEHICLE Acting Chairman Cuthbertson asked if anyone visited Fuel to observe the vehicle, pedestrian and bicycle traffic. Commissioner Hoehl stated that she noticed the No Parking signs on the south side of Central. Commissioner Meeker stated that he observes the traffic issues around Central on a daily basis. Commissioner Meeker feels that a 3 way stop at Central and Myrtle would help with traffic control. Commissioner Meeker also feels that added speed signs on Central are needed along with One Way signs for Cortesi. Acting Chairman Cuthbertson asked if Ex-Officio Mantels could look into the speed and one-way signs. Commissioner Meeker asked if Ex-Officio Mantels could look into installing a 3 way stop sign on Myrtle and Central. Commissioner McMurray stated that Central is very narrow and wondered how parking on the street was installed. Ex-Officio Mantels explained that Villa Park is in the process of acquiring AK Mulch and looking to install a municipal parking lot with 150-180 parking spots in early 2020. Ex- Officio Mantels stated that after that happens, Villa Park can look into different traffic calming measures on Central Blvd if any persists. Ex-Officio Mantels stated that with that plan in place, Villa Park would like to hold off on installing a three-way stop sign at Myrtle. Ex-Officio Mantels said that they are looking into some of the signage to better clarify correct traffic patterns around the area. Ex-Officio Mantels stated that Villa Park is trying to look at the long term traffic patterns and staff would like to put this item on hold temporarily. Commissioner C. Timmerman asked if we could make Central and Park both a one-way avenue. Acting Chairman Cuthbertson stated that we need to investigate this issue more and will be pending until next meeting. #869 STUDENT DROP OFF & PICK UP PROCEDURE FOR ALBRIGHT MIDDLE SCHOOL 3 Page 37 of 47  Acting Chairman Cuthbertson asked if the signs were correct around the school. Ex-Officio Mantels stated that if the school signs that list start and end times need to change, then we can work on changing the ordinance as long as that is the correct time going forth without any changes in the future. Acting Chairman Cuthbertson stated that we were involved with the ordinance parking change around North School. Ex-Officio Mantels said that once we know this is permanent, we will move forward to change the signs. Commissioner C. Timmerman asked if we have addressed this with the principal since school ended. Commission Secretary Raffel explained that she did leave messages for the principal but had not heard anything back. Commissioner Hoehl stated that the buses have been running for a while now without any issues. Item is still pending. 5. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSION AND EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS Commissioner Meeker had no comments. Commissioner McMurray informed the commission that the Villa Park Junior Women’s Club will be hosting a Trick or Trot 5k Run/Walk and Lil’ Devil Dash 1k on Saturday, October 26. Please register at vpjwc.org if you plan to attend. Commissioner Hoehl asked if anyone knew what the plans were for Lufkin green space. Commission Secretary Raffel read an email from a resident regarding traffic on Central Ave from Ardmore to Harvard. Commissioner Raffel stated that she had spoken with Chairman Pienkos and they both felt most of the traffic is residents going to or coming from Fuel/Crème. Reached out to the resident and said that Traffic and Safety will keep an eye on this issue. Commissioner K. Timmerman wished Commissioner C. Timmerman a Happy Birthday. Commissioner Geishecker had no comments. Commissioner Visser had no comments. Commissioner Visser had no comments. Ex-Officio Sgt. Cihak had no comments. Trustee Wagner had no comments. Ex-Officio Mantels had no comments. 6. ADJOURNMENT 4 Page 38 of 47  Motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner McMurray and seconded by Commissioner C. Timmerman. Acclamation vote was taken with all ayes. The meeting was adjourned at 9:09 p.m. The next meeting will be held on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2019 at 8:00 P.M. in the Committee of the Whole conference room of the Village Hall. Respectfully submitted, Amy Raffel 5 Page 39 of 47  MINUTES OF TRAFFIC & SAFETY COMMISSION OCTOBER 8, 2019 2ND FLOOR COMMITTEE OF WHOLE ROOM IN VILLAGE HALL 20 S. ARDMORE AVE, VILLA PARK ILLINOIS Acting Chairman Cuthbertson called the meeting to order at 8:21 p.m. PRESENT: Acting Chairman Jack Cuthbertson, Chairman J. Pienkos, Carl Timmerman, Karen Timmerman, Marie Geishecker, Grace Visser, Kevin Meeker Chairman J. Pienkos arrived at 8:35 ABSENT: Pamela Hoehl, Ed McMurray EX-OFFICIO PRESENT: Kevin Mantels, Sgt. Jim Cihak EX-OFFICIO ABSENT: None VILLAGE BOARD LIAISON PRESENT: Robert Wagner VILLAGE BOARD LIAISON ABSENT: None COMMISSION SECRETARY PRESENT: Amy Raffel 1. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON AGENDA ITEMS Tracy Gabriel from 306 E Central Blvd Unit 1 attended the meeting but chose not to speak during public participation. BJ Gregory from 306 E Central Blvd Unit 6 attended the meeting but chose not to speak during public participation. Anthony Oddo attended the meeting but chose not to speak during public participation. 2. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS None 3. APPROVE MINUTES OF AUGUST 13, 2019 MEETING A motion was made by Commissioner Geishecker to approve Traffic and Safety’s minutes from the September 10, 2019 meeting; seconded by Commissioner Meeker. Acclamation vote was taken with all ayes. 4. OLD BUSINESS # 867 TRAFFIC ON YALE FROM WILDFIRE TO ARMITAGE Acting Chairman Cuthbertson stated he spent some time observing traffic on Yale. Noticed 1 Page 40 of 47 common traffic patterns of avoiding lights and speeding. Acting Chairman Cuthbertson asked if we can install a No Thru Traffic sign in the area. Ex-Officio Sgt. Cihak stated that the police could not enforce that sign. Acting Chairman Cuthbertson stated that he had planned to attend Addison’s Public Health, Safety & Judicial Committee meeting but it was canceled at the last minute. Commissioner Geishecker explained that Addison’s meeting may not happen for a while since the commission has not convened since April. Commissioner Geishecker talked with Executive Secretary Mary Heneghan who stated that she would talk with Community Development and see if they collectively believe the road closures are warranted or if the issue should be placed on the agenda. Commissioner Geishecker informed everyone that according to Addison’s online calendar, the next meeting is slated for October 14 and then another later in November. Commissioner Geishecker also stated that the meetings only occur if an issue is added to their agenda by an Addison employee or official. Commissioner C. Timmerman said he is starting to feel this issue is moot with Addison. Commissioner Geishecker stated that she would still attend the meeting to show support on behalf of our concerned residents. Commissioner Geishecker informed everyone that the next meeting is October 14 and then in November. Trustee Wagner asked what should be the next steps. Commissioner Geishecker stated that it will be up to Traffic and Safety to come up with a traffic calming solution. #868 TRAFFIC ON CENTRAL BLVD FUEL & CRÈME PEDESTRIAN, BICYCLE AND VEHICLE Acting Chairman Cuthbertson asked if anyone had new information or comments. Ex-Officio Mantels stated that Public Works is in the process of adding speed signs, 2 one-way signs, and additional parking signs to move parking over to Park Blvd. Ex-Officio Mantels stated that there are no plans to make Central and Park one way streets. Public Works is also adding bicycle stop signs up by Cortesi and Myrtle. Ex-Officio Mantels stated that any other changes are pending on the development of A.K. Mulch and how the additional parking spaces will impact parking around Villa Business District. Commissioner K. Timmerman asked about the Do Not Enter sign on the NW corner on Myrtle. Commissioner Meeker stated that traffic turning left from Myrtle to Central is an issue due to the last parking spot on Myrtle. Commissioner Meeker suggested that reducing the parking area could help with visibility. Ex-Officio Mantels stated that he will discuss any additional signage with higher administration. #869 STUDENT DROP OFF & PICK UP PROCEDURE FOR ALBRIGHT MIDDLE SCHOOL Commission Secretary Raffel stated that she needed to reach out to the principal and ask if she still needed Traffic and Safety’s recommendation. Commissioner K. Timmerman stated that she thought only the school time could be changed. Chairman Pienkos commented that we would have to change the sign and school times with an ordinance. Ex-Officio Mantels stated that Public Works would be looking into the changing of the times on the sign. #870 TRAFFIC ON HARRISON FROM ARDMORE TO SUMMIT Acting Chairman Cuthbertson asked if everyone received the speed counts that were handed out. Acting Chairman Cuthbertson commented on how the new reports look with nice charts and matrix which makes it easy to read. Commissioner Geishecker pointed out that all speeds are within range. Ex-Officio Sgt. Cihak stated he had a few officers patrol the area and as of October 11 nobody was stopped for violations. Commissioner K. Timmerman also pointed out the speed numbers are below the speed limit. Ex-Officio Mantels commented on the 85% range 2 Page 41 of 47  and that it was reasonable as well. Chairman Pienkos stated that we should have the officers out of a little longer and see if anything else changes before the November meeting. Chairman Pienkos stated that according to the statistics, everything looks to be acceptable. Ex-Officio Mantels did point out that there are the spikes of 7a.m.-9 a.m. and then again from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Also noted that there are a few sprinkles of elevated speed shortly after 3 p.m. Acting Chairman Cuthbertson pointed out that is when the high school gets out. Ex-Officio Sgt. Cihak stated that he would put patrol on during these times in hopes to calm traffic down. Acting Chairman Cuthbertson stated that this item will be pended until the next meeting. 5. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSION AND EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS Ex-Officio Mantels – Was contacted by a resident on Kenilworth inquiring about the installation of signs explaining children are playing in the area. The resident was informed at that time that according to IDOT, those signs are no longer permitted. The resident explained their child has Autism and is concerned about the cars speeding up and down the street. Ex-Officio Mantels asked the PD to post speed radar signs up on Kenilworth between Michigan to Wisconsin. Trustee Wagner pointed out that there are no stop signs as you cross the bike path on Cortesi Ave after exiting the Great Western Trail. Trustee Wagner asked the commission if they had any knowledge of plans to install sidewalks on Jackson. Trustee Wagner stated that there is a bus stop in the area and kids are standing on the side of the road or in a driveway. Commissioner Geishecker – No comments. Ex-Officio Sgt. Cihak – No comments. Commissioner Visser- No comments. Commissioner C. Timmerman – Happy Birthday Karen. Commissioner K. Timmerman – Received a Code Red call stating a bad accident had occurred on 83 and Washington and was wondering if anyone had any updates on the outcome of the accident. Commissioner Meeker – Let the commission know about the Trick or Trot 5k Run/Walk, Trick or Treat around Villa Ave and Trunk or Treat at Fuel on October 26 from 1-4 p.m. Also, Troop 199 will be selling pumpkins at Fuel until Halloween. Acting Chairman Cuthbertson – No comments. Commission Secretary – No comments. 3 Page 42 of 47  Chairman Pienkos – Sorry for the tardiness. Please stop by the Fire Department on October 24 for their open house. 6. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner C. Timmerman and seconded by Commissioner Geishecker. Acclamation vote was taken with all ayes. The meeting was adjourned at 9:17 p.m. The next meeting will be held on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2019 at 8:00 P.M. in the Committee of the Whole conference room of the Village Hall. Respectfully submitted, Amy Raffel 4 Page 43 of 47  MINUTES OF TRAFFIC & SAFETY COMMISSION NOVEMBER 12, 2019 2ND FLOOR COMMITTEE OF WHOLE ROOM IN VILLAGE HALL 20 S. ARDMORE AVE, VILLA PARK ILLINOIS Chairman Pienkos called the meeting to order at 8:10 p.m. PRESENT: Jack Cuthbertson, Carl Timmerman, Karen Timmerman, Marie Geishecker, Grace Visser, Kevin Meeker, Pamela Hoehl, Ed McMurray, Chairman J. Pienkos ABSENT: None EX-OFFICIO PRESENT: Kevin Mantels, Sgt. Jim Cihak EX-OFFICIO ABSENT: None VILLAGE BOARD LIAISON PRESENT: Robert Wagner VILLAGE BOARD LIAISON ABSENT: None COMMISSION SECRETARY PRESENT: Amy Raffel 1. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON AGENDA ITEMS Tracy Gabriel from 306 E Central Blvd Unit 1 was thankful for the speed radar sign that was added on Central Blvd but noticed the batteries died after a week. Tracy stated that she would be interested to see if the data reflects drivers maintaining the speed limit. Tracy was also thankful for the No Left Turn and No Right Turn onto Myrtle but said that a tree is blocking the No Right Turn sign. Tracy stated that during the trunk or treat gathering, people were not obeying the signage. 2. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Kelly Stemple from 452 S Harvard Avenue talked to the commission about adding a four-way stop at Yale and School. Kelly stated that adding a four-way stop at that intersection would help slow cars down, keep the students and the crossing guard safe. Kelly commented that the drop-off and pick-up are confusing to parents. Kelly wondered if making Yale or School a one-way street during posted times would be helpful. 3. APPROVE MINUTES OF AUGUST 13, 2019 MEETING A motion was made by Commissioner McMurray to approve Traffic and Safety’s minutes from the October 8, 2019 meeting; seconded by Commissioner Meeker. Acclamation vote was taken with all ayes. 4. OLD BUSINESS # 867 TRAFFIC ON YALE FROM WILDFIRE TO ARMITAGE Commissioner Geishecker stated that she has not had any communication from the Village of 1 Page 44 of 47 Addison. Ex-Officio Mantels stated that Addison’s engineer reached out to him and needs to return his call. Commissioner Cuthbertson asked if police presence was beneficial. Ex-Officio Sgt. Cihak said officers stopped only a handful of vehicles including one resident that was concerned about the traffic. Chairman Pienkos pending this time. #868 TRAFFIC ON CENTRAL BLVD FUEL & CRÈME PEDESTRIAN, BICYCLE AND VEHICLE Chairman Pienkos stated that he received an email from Trustee Wagner regarding the signage and bike path around the Villa Park business area. Ex-Officio Mantels asked the Commission for a consideration of a study that would be addressing a 3-way Stop at Central and Myrtle. Commissioner Geishecker asked if the Stop signs would be flashing? Ex-Officio Mantels explained that the Stop signs could be flashing. Commissioner Cuthbertson stated the study would be a good idea and hopefully will address all the safety concerns. Commissioner C. Timmerman commented on the number of signs that are in that area. Ex-Officio Mantels explained that once the new Stop signs are installed, the redundant signs will come down. Commissioner Meeker agreed with the consideration of the study as well but does not agree with installing flashing Stop signs. Commissioner Meeker explained that the flashing Stop sign at Villa is very bright and can see it from a distance. Commissioner C. Timmerman agrees with a consideration of a traffic study for this item. Chairman Pienkos asked if the traffic study is completed before the new parking lot is installed, could that change the outcome of the study? Ex-Officio Mantels stated that he feels that would not be the case. Commissioner C. Timmerman thinks that when the new parking lot is installed, the traffic on Central Blvd should decrease. Commissioner C. Timmerman also commented that once the new parking lot is installed, More Brewery and Demito’s should see an increase in parking around their buildings. Commissioner Hoehl asked when the parking is slated to be installed. Ex-Officio Mantels responded with spring 2020, but certain work items need to be completed prior. Commissioner Meeker asked what the duration of the study. Ex-Officio Mantels explained that the study usually takes 2-3 months to complete. Commissioner Hoehl asked how much the study cost. Ex-Officio Mantels explained that Public Works will get three proposals first but usually the study costs $10,000 to $15,000. Commissioner Geishecker asked if the study would be completed in the Summer or Winter. Ex- Officio Mantels said that will depend on what the consultant feels is best. Commissioner C. Timmerman asked if we need to vote on it. Chairman Pienkos then asked for a motion. Commissioner C. Timmerman made a motion for a traffic study to be completed at Central and Myrtle. Commissioner Hoehl seconded the motion. Acclamation vote was taken with all ayes. Motion passed to have a traffic study done on item #868 Traffic On Central Blvd Fuel & Crème Pedestrian, Bicycle and Vehicle. #869 STUDENT DROP OFF & PICK UP PROCEDURE FOR ALBRIGHT MIDDLE SCHOOL Ex-Officio stated that Public Works is working on a new ordinance and hopes to present the ordinance next month. Chairman Pienkos asked if this ordinance would affect other schools. Ex- Officio Mantels said it should not. Chairman Pienkos stated when District 45 changed all their start and stop times and wanted to stagger times, District 45 was told all signs needed to be consistent within the village boundaries. Commissioner K. Timmerman stated that Albright is a different school district. Ex-Officio Mantels said we would have more information next month. #870 TRAFFIC ON HARRISON FROM ARDMORE TO SUMMIT 2 Page 45 of 47  Chairman Pienkos asked if the police could patrol Harrison more. Ex-Officio Sgt. Cihak explained his officers' did not pull over one person on Harrison. Commission Secretary Raffel said she received a few emails regarding the study and that residents on that block were unhappy. Ex-Officio Sgt. Cihak said that they will put the speed radar back up for a week. Chairman Pienkos added two new items to the agenda. #871 TRAFFIC ON KENILWORTH FROM WISCONSIN TO MICHIGAN #872 4-WAY STOP AT YALE AND SCHOOL Chairman Pienkos knew of a study that was done a few years back on the same issue. Chairman Pienkos explained the study presented 3 different options to help congestion around the school. Chairman Pienkos also stated the school decided to address the issue themselves. Chairman asked if we could find the old study and review it at the next meeting. 5. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSION AND EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS Chairman Pienkos asked the Commission if anyone object to moving the Traffic and Safety meetings to either the 1st or 3rd Tuesday of the month. Trustee Wagner stated that he talked with President Bulthuis, Chairman Pienkos and Justin S and created a sub-committee of the Environmental Concerns Commission called the Bike, Pedestrian, and Transit Sub-Committee. The first meeting will be on November 21, 2019, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Commissioner Geishecker – None Ex-Officio Sgt. Cihak – None Commissioner Meeker – Was doing business in the VP business district and tried parking on the southwest side of Cortesi Ave. He was not able to open his driver's door due to the snowplows pushing snow up on the curb. Wants to know if the planters in front of Cortesi Park could be moved to increasing parking. Also, at the intersection of St. Charles and Charles, the dentist office put in dividers in the back parking lot to eliminate drivers' ability to exit onto Charles Avenue. Nu-Look hair salon is between buildings and is concerned about emergency vehicles getting to businesses. And finally, a big thank you to all who supported the trunk or treat and trick or treat on Villa. Commissioner Visser – None Commissioner Hoehl – Will the work on St. Charles bridge proceed through the winter? Happy Thanksgiving. Commissioner K. Timmerman – Happy Thanksgiving 3 Page 46 of 47  Commissioner Cuthbertson – None Commissioner C. Timmerman – None Commissioner McMurray – None Commission Secretary Raffel – Happy Thanksgiving Chairman Pienkos – Happy Thanksgiving 6. ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner K. Timmerman and seconded by Commissioner C. Timmerman. Acclamation vote was taken with all ayes. The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m. The next meeting will be held on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2019 at 8:00 P.M. in the Committee of the Whole conference room of the Village Hall. Respectfully submitted, Amy Raffel 4 Page 47 of 47