South West Illinois News

City of Waterloo Street Committee met June 5.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

Officials Present: J. Goff, Chairman, K. Buettner, M. Buettner, J. Hopkins, S. Darter, G. Most, J. Vogt, J. Trantham, T. Birk, N. Krebel, S. Kennedy, M. Childers

Meeting called to order at 6:45 p.m. by Chairman Goff

1. Petitions by Citizens on non agenda items - none

2.Discussion regarding Greiner Drive -

Residents of Bradford Villas asked for consideration from Council on adopting Greiner drive and Villa Court as City streets to be maintained by the City.

Chairman Goff displayed and explained the property lines of all the affected commercial owners and Villas along the streets in question. A discussion was had about possible conflict with Desco Co. and similar private streets if the City started maintaining Greiner Dr. And Villa Ct. During the discussion the city provided reference material to the Bradford Villa residents for them to assist in pursing the correct avenues as pursuant to their covenants and adjacent property owners.

3. Discussion regarding Morrison Avenue -

Alderman Most stated he was approached by some concerned residents along Morrison Ave about the speeding traffic on Morrison Ave. He stated that according to Chief Prosise, a traffic study was done previously with the city’s electronic speed limit signs and the police department increased patrols. They found very limited speed violations but there seemed to be increased traffic on the road especially certain times of day when school is in session. He noticed a speed limit sign was missing from the northbound direction and inquired about painted stop lines at the four way stop at Morrison and Sycamore intersection. Tim Birk stated that the Street Dept will look at posting the northbound speed limit sign and painted stop bars at the intersection. Chairman Goff suggested placing the electronic speed limit sign along Morrison at the beginning of the school year for a short time just as a reminder.

4. Comments - Chairman Goff commented he would like to set a specific amount to be budgeted for next year strictly for the overlay improvements. And also look at a comprehensive plan to start assigning specific streets to be resurfaced and prioritized by order of need.

Motion to adjourn by Alderman K. Buetnner, and seconded by Alderman Most, unanimously approved. Meeting adjourned at 7:27 p.m.

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