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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1985
Page
2
Residents oppose the Melvin Simon proposal citing noise, traffic, and crime concerns while developers defend the project and promise tax benefits. Plan officials demand market studies, traffic and police load reports, and continued hearings to April 11 at 7 30 p m.
At a Matteson public hearing residents questioned the sources and signatures of mailed materials supporting Melvin Simon Associates’ proposed shopping complex on Governors Highway and Route 30. Gasior defended the letters as hurried and privately funded to spur local jobs, with support from Illinois official Edwin Stuart who attended as a private citizen.
In the planning stage a TIF designation is discussed as a potential financing tool. Experts say the property may meet criteria for age deterioration and obsolescence while lighted areas and conservation sites are listed as appropriate uses. Park Forest residents note familiarity with TIF through work with Homewood officials and MARD spokesman Shawn O'Donnell.
The Jazzercise program at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Matteson celebrates its two year anniversary with a free class tomorrow at 645 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. Instructor Nona Corrigan notes growing participation and invites area residents to join for health and fitness.
The Star corrects a quote from Trustee John Rangel from Thursday’s edition. He said the village added 274 square feet to the police facility about ten years ago, not 274000 square feet, and the correction follows a public forum on referenda proposals for Matteson residents next month.
Adams said the Butterfield creek steering committee and village board are pursuing a flood plain study. A field survey is planned for late spring, then state officials will meet with municipal leaders to vet flood control options. Residents fear spring rains could worsen flood damage.
Village plans temporary overflow relief along Richton road and Butterfield creek with a new storm sewer and dredging to remove a sand bar. A flood berm near EJ and E viaduct is under scrutiny. Authorization was given for a Burger King at Lincoln highway and Pizza Hut proposal was remanded. Water main work on Willow road awarded for 28 800 dollars.
The South Suburban Regional Economic Development Coordinating Council will recruit a $25 000 to $35 000 executive director with at least two years of salary and office costs funded through April. Up to 20 000 for April to June comes from a DCCA discretionary fund, with 75 000 expected July 1 from Build Illinois. The council will seek federal and state grants and set dues for active and associate members while advertising the position in The Star and other papers.
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