Monday, December 10, 2007

Comprehensive Plan...

or lack thereof. The allustrious Planning and Zoning Commission, that's right, the same folks who brought you the FAILED WalMart SuperCenter proposal, have all but approved the 2007 Comprehensive Plan.

They claim they have done "all they can" to encourage resident participation in this vital process. Did you get your two sentence notice on your water bill earlier this year? Oh, you saw that but didn't know what it was about? You may safely assume that the response from Mr. Hagerty, Chairman of P&Z is "so what." That's about all he had to say about the numerous deficincies in the proposed plan at the hearing December 4th. Impressive.

We will be presenting issues regarding this proposal in the near future. In the meantime, according to the company preparing the plan, there are six copies available at the Village for residents to view. Now, of course the Village hasn't informed you of this, but don't forget they're doing all they can to keep you informed.

If going in to the Village Hall to view the proposed plan is inconvenient, please ask Will Shashack to make the proposal available online. His Village phone is 288-2613, email wshashack@glen-carbon.il.us. This request has been made repeatedly by members of our organization and completely ignored.

If you don't like what you hear and see, you must speak up. The commission plans to approve this plan at their next meeting. Tuesday December 18, 7:00 pm at the Village Hall. Please contact Will Shashack with any issues you wish to see addressed.

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