City of LaSalle Streets, Alleys & Traffic Committee met May 2.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
Chairman Bacidore called the Meeting to order at 6:04pm
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairman Bacidore, Alderman Ptak, Reynolds, Lavieri, Jeppson
Excused Absence: Alderman Herndon, Alderman Crane
Others Present: Deputy Clerk Brent Bader, Superintendent of Public Works Patrick Watson, Economic Development Director Leah Inman, Finance Director John Duncan, Fire Chief Jerry Janick, Treasurer Virginia Kochanowski, City Attorney James McPhedran.
A quorum was present.
Moved by Alderman Reynolds and seconded by Alderman Ptak to approve and place on file the minutes of the Streets, Alleys, and Traffic Committee for April 4, 2022. Each and every alderman has a copy.
Voice vote, all ayes. Motion is carried.
Bacidore began the discussion regarding turning Richard Hallett Road into a “non-truck” route. Nan Butler, a resident that lives on Richard Hallett Road, stated that they are most worried about the grain size trucks traveling down their road.
Deputy Clerk Bader stated that Police Chief Rodney Damron from Utica was first to request this “non-truck” route due to trucks going down Richard Hallett and then are unable to make the turn onto 178.
There are signs on Richard Hallett already on Utica side and LaSalle, but Lavieri stated that the city needs to petition IDOT for signs to be posted on Route 6. Once the trucks turn onto Richard Hallett and see the “No Truck” signs, it's too late and there is nowhere for them to turn without completing the route.
Supt. Watson will speak with IDOT and will share with committee in two weeks. The committee agreed that they would be looking to make it a “No Semi” Route.
Moved by Alderman Lavieri and seconded by Alderman Jeppson to approve the request to remove a “Slow Children Playing” sign at 1449 Linden Avenue.
Bader stated that letters were sent out to residents and there was no response or attendees in the audience opposing this matter.
Voice vote, all ayes. Motion is carried.
Bader asked if the discussion regarding adding a “Slow Children Playing” sign on Crosat Street between Fifth and Sixth streets be postponed for two weeks. The resident that requested this was not in attendance. Committee agreed to table this discussion for two weeks.
There were no more questions or comments from the public.
Moved by Alderman Lavieri and seconded by Alderman Reynolds to adjourn the meeting.
Voice vote, all ayes. Motion is carried.
Chairman Bacidore adjourned the meeting at 6:13 p.m.
https://www.lasalle-il.gov/sites/default/files/agendas-minutes/2022-06/5-2-22.pdf
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