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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1994
Page
4
Locust Street residents and village officials debated a proposed 1 million dollar school expansion that would cut teacher parking and raise taxes. Critics warned of parking loss near homes, while supporters noted space shortages and existing district improvements.
Village officials weigh scrapping the 120 dollar per vehicle license as state lawmakers prepare to consider a retroactive tax cap. Mayor Mark Stricker warns of up to 250 thousand dollars in revenue loss if approved, while some trustees push delaying action until the Legislature acts.
Hemisphere Building Company sought to rezone and grant a density variance for four townhomes on Richton Road. The plan would raise density to 9.0 units per acre, above the current 8.7 allowance, and was denied after staff and Planning Commission review. The village advances street sweeping contract and dumpster accessibility proposals amid public safety and budget considerations.
Tobin and Jarrod cheer impending snow for snowball fights and forts while Agnes Spratt doubts a White Christmas due to predicted warm weather. South Holland officials hope for some snow for the kids but fear heavy disruption. Romeoville Weather Service recalls Christmas snow records from 1950 to 1983 and notes a 17 inch depth in 1951.
The Rich Township High School District 227 board approved a 1994 property tax levy of 24.4 million dollars, up 2.7 percent from 23.7 million. The 1994 levy will affect August 1995 bills with an undetermined rate, but last year’s rate was 3.88 per 100. The tax rate will be set by June and the district cites Moody’s A-1 rating as evidence of fiscal discipline.
Density planner Chris Limas cited 8.96 units per acre for the full site and 10.03 per acre if R-4 zoning passes. Staff in September recommended denying the rezoning. Two Lion Crest residents protested saying the one-way Richton Road access and cramped conditions create hazards. Trustee Michael Brown called mixed R-2 and R-4 zoning a nightmare. Schwartz said meetings with Planning Commission failed to reduce density to 8.7 units.
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