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Stormwater Improvements on Committee Agenda Monday

Also up for discussion, no-turn sign on Palmer Drive and review of the financial audit.

 

Elmhurst aldermen will meet in their respective committees at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10, to discuss items including stormwater improvements, bids for vehicles and the financial audit. Meetings are held at City Hall, 209 N. York St.

Following are the topics for discussion in the four committees.

Public Works and Buildings Committee

  • Stormwater system improvements
  • Sanitary system improvements
  • Refuse and recycling contract
  • Bids for a Ford F250 pickup with plow, dual auger dump body and forklift

Public Affairs and Safety Committee

  • York and South Palmer Drive "no turn on red" sign

Finance, Council Affairs and Administrative Services Committee

  • Review of the fiscal 2011-12 financial audit
  • Review of water rates

Development, Planning and Zoning Committee

  • Interior side yard encroachments
  • Continued discussion of "pending items"

Public comment will be welcome at all committee meetings.

Related Topics: Elmhurst City Council, Stormwater improvement, and standing committees

Jim Court

8:04 am on Monday, December 10, 2012

Public Affairs and Safety

I have long stated the the left turn on Robert Palmer drive needs a sign with a red light and a green light that is timed properly. If you are driving in your car and your clock is set at 3:01 PM and it is actually 2:59 PM you could receive a ticket although your intent was honorable. To bring clarity to this a signal that is properly timed would eliminate confusion.

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Jim Court

8:20 am on Thursday, December 13, 2012

Although I am a weak proponent of video cameras and ticketing as I see it as often driven by money concerns, this might be a case where it would be appropriate. The camera, in conjunction with a light indicating go/no go would eliminate this problem and eliminate the need for officers to patrol and issue tickets.

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