Richton Park to Hold Public Hearing on 1983-84 Appropriation
Richton Park village trustees will hold a public hearing on the 1983-84 appropriation ordinance before second reading and adoption. Finance Director George Lee said another hearing is needed on the tax levy ordinance, which must be adopted and filed by the second Tuesday in September. The board has until December 31 to decide on abatements for water system rehabilitation funds.
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Richton Park Village
IRMA
A. Douglas Fenske
Richton Park
Aqua Center revenue up in heat wave
Park Forest Aqua Center exceeded 1983 revenue projections with 126,457 in season passes and receipts by July 10. The report shows passes sold, daily fees, and concessions growing, with 3,850 daily swim eligibility cards and high consumption of drinks and snacks. Water-saving valve findings improved recirculation, aiding efficiency.
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Michele Horaney
Park Forest Aqua Center
John Perry
YMCA
Will County Health Department
Reward offered in deadly Homer township shootings
A $10 000 reward remains posted as two suspects in the Homer township carnage stay at large. Four others were killed, two victims remain hospitalized in Joliet, while a third assault case near Wilmington and Joliet yielded a rape and stabbing. Police release sketches of two white male suspects and urge tips to the Will County CPAT task force.
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Homer Township
Revolt Heads Richton Park Cable TV Commission
Richton Park officials organize a permanent CATV commission with Wayne Revolt as chairman and Richard Hoggard as vice chairman. Members include John Dobner Wally Stromquist and Carol Minga. Village Manager A Douglas Fenske named staff liaison and complaint officer. meetings open to the public first Thursdays at 8 p.m. at the municipal building. ad hoc CATV panel dissolved after two years of work led by Frank Amnerino.
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Richton Park
CATV
Wayne Revolt
Richard Hoggard
John Dobner
Wally Stromquist
Carol Minga
A. Douglas Fenske
Frank Amnerino
Rudolph Banovich
Roger Bledsoe
Harold Grisamore
William van Baker
Matteson Board Approves Fire Department Honor and 10 Million Budget
Matteson trustees approved a resolution honoring Rev. Alfred L. Tripamer upon his resignation as fire department chaplain and paramedic, as he moves to another Illinois community. They adopted a 10,124,423 appropriation ordinance including library funding and backed an emergency key box system for new buildings. Circus Vargas permit approved for six performances at Towncenter on August 24. A front yard fence variance for John Julian was granted, and a Holiday Inn development covenant was approved to control title transfers until final subdivision plans. Closed session followed for litigation and personnel matters.
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Matteson Board
Alfred L. Tripamer
Matteson Fire Department
Illinois
Matteson
Vargas
Matteson Towncenter
John Julian
Zoning Board of Appeals
Janitorial Pact At PSC Seeks Decision And Guard Lease
Administrators report a pending decision on a janitorial services pact at PSC and discuss a separate lay‑off policy. In a 4 to 1 vote the board approved a year‑long lease of Building F to the Illinois Army National Guard for training and recruiting on the north campus in return for in‑kind services. Trustee Alma Martin opposed the military presence. Student Trustee Gregory Huff was sworn in, serving until April 15, 1984. A public hearing on the 1983-84 budget is set for September 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the college board room. the $8 million plan includes about $44,700 in fund balance.
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Illinois Army National Guard
Troutman
Alma Martin
Gregory Huff
College Board Room
Matteson Police Conclude Youth Fingerprint Program
The Matteson police department completed the initial phase of its youth fingerprinting program with help from the Lions and Jaycees. Over 500 area children were fingerprinted, and a copy is kept by parents for safekeeping. Lt. Burnson urged parents to call 748-1564 to participate.
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Matteson Police Department
Matteson
Matteson Lions
Jaycees
Lawrence C. Burnson
Police Department
Trustees set to approve streetlight plan along Sauk Trail
Richton Park village trustees will hear a motion to install 35 new streetlights east of Governors Highway in residential and commercial areas. Proposals include concrete and wood poles with 400 watt lights, plus decorative fiberglass options, awaiting easement and work agreements.
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Richton Park Village
Peter Cioni
Village Board of Trustees
Governors Highway
Sauk Trail
Cioni
Main Street
David Kaufman
Commonwealth Edison
Kaufman
A. Douglas Fenske
Rudolph Banovich
Saul Trail
Park Animal Hospital
Banovich
Richton Square Road
Commonwealth Edison Company
Water ban extended as village weighs days and flyers
The village keeps a three week water ban amid concerns over pumpage and tank levels. Officials debate the two odd day plan and the cost of flyer delivery while urging residents to conserve. Matteson interconnection and tank refilling are cited as critical to avoiding a dry pumpout. Residents urge board to attend storm drainage meetings and assist families facing flood damage.
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A. Douglas Fenske
Fenske
Reeves
Harold Grisamore
Matteson
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U.S. 53
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Will County
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Orland Township
Petka
Richard D. Paulin
Lemont
Paulin
Ted Kelly
Rudy Mahalik Sr
P.O
C-Pat Task Force
Eric Siegman
Washington Square Mall
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Star Publications
Bob Chwedyk
Revolt
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PSC
Venient
Mike Gavenda
Dorothy Sullivan
Marcella Melvin
Butterfield Creek
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Karon Heft
Kay's Beauty Arcade
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Governors Hwy
Hosier Studios
Plaza
Park Place
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