Meridian Hills council backs police chief on camera policy after resident raises speeding concerns on 75th Street

The Town of Meridian Hills council voted unanimously Jan. 13 to have Town Attorney Ryan Mann send a letter expressing the town’s support for Police Chief Rick Batza’s position on camera enforcement after resident Mitchell Kampman urged action on speeding along 75th Street.

Mitchell Kampman presented concerns about vehicle speeds and stopping conditions at intersections on 75th Street. Following discussion, the council recorded a 5-0 vote directing Town Attorney Ryan Mann to send a letter of support for the police chief’s position on cameras; the minutes list the action as approved without naming a mover or seconder.

Council members and staff asked CrossRoad to produce options to improve signage and the intersection at 75th and Illinois and to evaluate whether solar radar speed signs could be sourced and installed on Pennsylvania Street north of 75th. The town’s sign-replacement quotes and CrossRoad’s recommendations will inform which measures the council pursues.

The action moves a nonbinding municipal endorsement into a formal written communication from the town attorney to relevant parties; the minutes do not record any details of the letter’s text or any public objections to the motion. The council did not record individual roll-call votes in the minutes beyond the 5-0 tally.

Next steps: CrossRoad will provide intersection improvement options for council consideration and will continue to investigate availability of refurbished solar speed radar signs and sign-production cost savings.