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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1994
Page
6
The village considers a police protection tax levy to raise salaries after losses and turnover. Officials say low pay drives departures and costs taxpayers money, with plans for neighborhood meetings and an August ordinance vote to authorize a referendum.
Village President Mark Stricker would back the TIF only if affected school districts raise no objections. Coglianese notes initial approval is unlikely before October, with three village board votes needed. Funds would clear 60 acres in the Commons flood plain, build a retention pond, and cost about $1 million.
About 20 homeowners won the third annual awards after 19 judges toured Matteson over two weeks to spotlight well kept homes. Robin Kelly, Matteson relations director, said winners were grateful as Samuel and Deenah Love praised simple upkeep and C B Griffin noted retirement helped his curb appeal. Dawn Frison called the program a family effort and Kelly said the contest spurs broader neighborhood pride and cross area exchange.
Coleman, previously convicted of a 1983 Chicago murder and released last fall, faces felony weapon use charges after police found a .410 shotgun in his Matteson area home. Hall-Harden aided police in questioning. Fingerprints on a car tire linked Coleman to the case via the AFIS system. Investigators seek tips at the Matteson Police Department.
The South Area Literacy Council offers a free summer workshop beginning August 11 to train volunteers to tutor adults with deficient reading skills. Sessions run August 11 from 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and August 13 and 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. To register call 849-0300.
Frankfort Illinois increases water rates capital charge and tap on fees after IEPA rejection of a regional waste water plant. Mayor Rossi cited a 20 percent rise for East Basin and 17 percent for West Basin plus about 1700 extra per tap on. Developers and residents lament loss of upfront funding and fear slowed growth as officials study new capacity and possible legal action.
Hearings ing fines. If a violator skips a hearing date or ignores a notice, the amount of the fine would increase. The computer software could eventu ally be upgraded to handle building code violations as well. The Building Depart ment has had problems in the past with the collection of fines, according to village officals.
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