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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1994
Page
7
Glenwood Mayor William Asselborn promised to continue a housing upkeep campaign. He will conduct routine walk-throughs of village neighborhoods to inspect properties and identify needed repairs. Residents notified of required fixes have 60 days to comply before fines or court action may follow.
Homewood School District 153 will start classes at 8:30 a.m. instead of 8:45 a.m. after a Board of Education vote. The meeting also reviewed the district gifted program shifting from pull-out to in-class instruction and debated how the extra 15 minutes will be used for student benefit, according to Superintendent James Mahan.
Flossmoor Mayor Frank Maher Jr. resigned citing personal losses at a village board meeting, effective 5 p.m. Wednesday. The board will meet in executive session to decide how to proceed on a successor, with potential selection of either a mayoral replacement or a new trustee to maintain a six-member board.
Springfield lawmakers approved a measure to freeze property tax assessments for seniors 65 and older with income of 35 000 or less, preventing increases unless property improvements are made. The measure, aiming to keep homes affordable, would set the 1994 assessed value as the freeze point and relies on governor approval to take effect. The bill forecasts about 40 million in reduced local revenue in year one and 80 million in year two.
Zee One Inc. vice president Steve Nicholson negotiates a sales tax sharing plan with Park Forest officials to generate 725000 in monthly sales tax and nearly 1.0 million by project end. Nicholson would pay about 330000 for repairs on Lincoln Highway, with the village sharing revenues for 15 years or until repayment.
A Wednesday press briefing to reveal the preferred site for a third regional airport was canceled. The delay concerns who from Springfield will announce the results of the first phase of the master plan study, with Peotone still the expected choice.
Former Illinois Supreme Court Justice Seymour Simon is to finish reviewing trial transcripts by month end to decide if current police officers warrant discipline. Mangialardi, former deputy chief, resigned after a federal verdict convicting him of taking bribes extortion tax evasion.
Village officials consider leasing 15-acre Centennial Park land to an investor group led by Bo Jackson for a proposed sports complex. The plan would set a nominal rent of $1 yearly and include stipulations ensuring resident access. Trustee Thomas Dubelbeis says current plans are preliminary and would oppose selling the land.
Police Chief Darrell Sanders told the village Board of Trustees that the Frankfort Police Department evaluation found Nebraska Street and Route 45 unsuitable for the Fall Festival carnival. He stated he and his staff strongly recommend against relocating the Fire Department sponsored event there due to safety concerns.
Tinley Park Police Chief James Wade says a total ban on mosh pits at the World Music Theatre is premature while promising a six month study. Sgt. Tom Boling supports no ban as of now, with a department review planned to assess safety and possible recommendations.
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