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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Tinley Park public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Non-Compliant Speed Bumps on Commercial Property
Staff reported that the speed bumps at Pete's market were adjusted after complaints about vehicle damage, while board members discussed broader concerns about speeding in neighborhoods and the feasibility of temporary speed bumps.
Commercial Business Licensing and Permit Delays
Dr. Mezen Barakat spoke during public comment asking the village to review and restore the business license for a local coffee shop, Original Mocha, after operational and ownership changes.
Annual Professional Engineering and Landscape Architecture Contracts
The village renewed consulting and engineering agreements with multiple firms to handle ongoing public works and landscape design projects.
Duvan Industrial Park Class 8 Re-Certification
The village initiated steps to recertify the Duvan Industrial Park under Cook County's Class 8 tax incentive program to encourage business retention and investment.
Adoption of Updated Fire and Life Safety Codes
Tinley Park is adopting the latest 2024 and 2025 NFPA codes for building sprinklers, fire alarms, and life safety to ensure modern safety standards in residential and commercial buildings.
Fiber Agreement and Subcontractor Standards
The village is expanding municipal fiber connectivity along Oak Park Avenue through a construction contract with Pirtano Construction.
Kimberly Heights Drainage Improvements - Phase 7
Tinley Park is advancing engineering services to improve neighborhood drainage in Kimberly Heights to mitigate flooding risks.
Public Infrastructure and Lift Station Aesthetics
Residents voiced concerns about municipal lift station construction near their property, requesting landscaping and odor control, as well as addressing storm-damaged sod and sinking sidewalks.
Speeding Concerns on 163rd Street
A resident expressed concern over speeding vehicles on 163rd Street and requested speed bumps. Officials explained that speed bumps damage heavy emergency vehicles and snowplows, but police agreed to increase patrols.
Downtown Commercial Facade Grant
The village reviewed and advanced a redevelopment grant for Hillgrove Tap at 9501 W. 171st Street to support local business investment.
Ridgeland Avenue Speed Limit Reduction
A resident expressed frustration that a recent county agreement only lowered the speed limit on Ridgeland Avenue by 5 mph, arguing it remains unsafe for pedestrians since there are no sidewalks. Village officials noted that getting the county to agree even to the 5 mph reduction required extensive negotiation by staff and lobbyists.
Building Code Updates for 2024
Tinley Park is updating its building rules to the 2024 International Residential and Property Maintenance codes, along with the 2023 Electrical Code. This keeps the village up to date with state standards and helps support top ratings for fire safety and insurance.
Police In-Car Video Equipment Upgrade
The village approved purchasing 30 new Getac in-car video systems and cloud storage for the police department for $186,090. This upgrade replaces aging equipment and integrates directly with existing body cameras.
Proposed Rental Housing Regulations and Registrations
Real estate representatives spoke before the board to urge a careful, data-driven approach to any new rental housing regulations, noting Tinley Park's low rental percentage compared to national averages.
Ridgeland Avenue Annexation
A single-family residential property in unincorporated Cook County is being annexed into Tinley Park and zoned as R-1 residential.