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Residents press Chicago Ridge board on demolition-site safety and state zoning concerns
Summary
During public comment May 19, residents asked the board to secure a torn-down building site at 105th and Austin and raised zoning concerns tied to a Governor’s proposed bill in Springfield; the board acknowledged the comments and noted upcoming community events.
Residents used the public-comment portion of the May 19 meeting to press for local safety measures and to raise concerns about state-level zoning proposals.
Resident Patricia Vandenburg asked the board to secure the gate and fence at the site where a building at 105th and Austin was demolished, citing public-safety concerns. The minutes record her request but do not include a board response or an action assigned to staff in that entry.
Resident Deb Pyznarski spoke about zoning issues she says are tied to a Governor’s proposed bill in Springfield; the minutes record the concern but do not include a formal board reply or staff direction in response.
Police Chief Tony Layman used the meeting to announce upcoming Special Olympics fundraisers, and Village Clerk Barbara M. Harrison noted a '250 for 250' swag bag giveaway. The board thanked the Lions service club for planting planters and reminded the public of a Memorial Day flag event.
Trustee McFarland moved to adjourn after public comment; the motion to adjourn passed on roll call as recorded in the minutes.
