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Blog for January 5 2009
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1/5/2009
Monday Night Council Notes - 01/05/09 It's Always Sunny in Wheaton. Father Sunny Castillo of my very own St. Michael Catholic Church lead the invocation. Unfortunately, Father Sunny didn't regale us with his signature singing and guitar-playing. Maybe next time.
Say It Ain't So. Outgoing Director of Public Works, Joseph R. Knippen, was honored after 37 years with the City of Wheaton. After a reception, Mr. Knippen was officially recognized and received a standing ovation. Thanks again, Joe, for your many years of service and best wishes on retirement.
Well fine then! The City increased its fines for local moving violations, which coincides with increases made in the Illinois Motor Vehicle Code. Class A misdemeanors went from $200 to $300; Class B from $100 to $250; and Class C from $75 to $100.
Back to the Planning Board. The Council sent a property development back to the Planning & Zoning Board for a second round of deliberations. The plan by Cesario Builders, Inc. calls for a subdivision consisting of 12 lots at Farnham Ln. & Main St. The major sticking point is whether the subdivision's impact on an adjacent property should be considered. The adjacent property is owned and occupied by Mrs. Margaret Rathje, mother of former Illinois Supreme Court Justice Louis Rathje.
Objection! The City hired election attorney, Kenneth Florey of Robbins Schwartz Nicholas Lifton & Taylor, Ltd., to serve as legal counsel for an upcoming objection proceeding. Stay tuned.
C'mon Ride DuPage...n' Ride It. Wheaton and Glen Ellyn entered into an intergovernmental agreement with Milton Township for PACE's Ride DuPage Program. The program, which provides transportation to seniors and persons with disabilities, is projected to cost Wheaton $50,000-$85,000 for 2009, depending on Wheaton's share of ridership.
Help from Above. Wheaton signed another intergovernmental agreement, this one with DuPage County, for funding for the reconstruction of the Manchester Bridge. The County will contribute $950,000 towards the project, which is scheduled to begin this Spring.
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