Saturday, March 2, 2013
A petition asking the Palatine Township board to pay for an independent study that would identify taxpayer benefits to abolishing the road district was filed Thursday by 30 Palatine residents, according to Matt Flamm.
More than 30 Palatine Township residents signed and submitted a petition Thursday to the township clerk, seeking the abolition of the road district, according to Matt Flamm, township resident and former political candidate. The petition, according to Flamm, asks the Palatine Township board to, “commission an independent study of the potential benefits to taxpayers of abolishing the Road District and make that study public by December 31,” Flamm said in a Local Voice contribution on Palatine Patch. Flamm cited a new law that allows township boards to put a referendum on the ballot relating to the abolishment of road districts. “Eight years ago they had fewer than 18 miles of unincorporated roads to handle, and each year we have more …
Thursday, February 21, 2013
The Patrick Dealer group has cleared the six acres at Rand and Lake Cook Roads in Palatine, and plans to open the new dealership by December 1.
If you've driven by where Rand and Lake Cook Roads meet lately, you have seen six acres of wide open land ready for development. The Patrick Dealer Group recently cleared the property at the southeast corner of the intersection, and a spring groundbreaking is planned for a new 35,000 square foot Patrick Hyundai dealership at the location. "The site has been completely cleared and we are anticipating excavation to start by March 1, weather permitting," said Martin Stilwell, chief operating officer for The Patrick Dealer Group. The goal, Stilwell said, is to have the dealership up and running by December 1 of this year. In addition to selling new Hyundai's, and used cars of all makes and models, the dealership also will include a full …
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
The business and the village are finalizing an agreement that requires suspension of the business’ license along with fines; La Presa did not dispute allegations regarding the sale of cocaine on premises and improper certifications for liquor-pouring empl
La Presa Restaurant will likely close its doors for two weeks and pay fines resulting from village code violations the business owners chose not to argue against in a hearing Wednesday at village hall. Details are still being finalized, according to Paul Augustyn, attorney for La Presa, but the business did concede for the official village record that [La Presa] agrees with the allegations ‘in principle’ regarding disposition in this matter. “If we would have gone forward, the village would have met its burden of proof, so instead we decided to agree to a two-week suspension and pay fines relating to village attorney fees,” Augustyn said. Augustyn noted that business owner Guadalupe Merchato takes the situation very seriously and noted …
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Monday, February 11, 2013
A pinning ceremony was held at the Palatine Village Council meeting for six promotions, four new firefighters, a new fire marshal and chaplain.
The Palatine Village Council Monday meeting was the setting for a number of official pinning ceremonies that highlighted promotions and new faces within the Palatine Fire Department. “These men have challenged themselves to go above and beyond to become leaders in the future. We’ve got a fire department in Palatine that is second to none,” said Mayor Jim Schwantz. The vacancies actually date back to July of 2012, but as Fire Chief Scott Andersen put it before the ceremony began, “this makes it official.” Among the promotions were: New firefighters: New fire department chaplain: After the pinning ceremony was completed, Chief Andersen expressed pride in his department, many of which filled the audience of more than 50 people. “I cannot tell…
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Palatine is the 68th safest town in the U.S., according to a recent study.
The Village of Palatine was named in the top 100 safest communities in the country, according to a recently released study. The village was declared the 68th safest town in the U.S. by NeighborhoodScout. The real estate research firm came up with the nation’s 100 safest towns based on the number of property crimes and violent crimes per 1,000 residents. The study, which includes towns with populations of at least 25,000, is based on data from 2011. The research data is based on the number of crimes reported to the FBI, according to NeighborhoodScout’s website. Those crimes include burglary, larceny-theft, vehicle theft, homicide, forcible rape, armed robbery and aggravated assault, the site says. Police departments submit crime data to …
Friday, February 8, 2013
The hearing on Friday afternoon was again continued as the village attorney negotiates with La Presa to concede to allegations, and work out an agreeable punishment.
It took less than 10 minutes for a hearing to be continued on Friday for a second time relating to allegations of drug sales and improperly certified employees who serve alcohol at La Presa Mexican Restaurant, 319 S. Rohlwing Road. Village Attorney Patrick Brankin made a request to Hearing Officer, and Village Manager Reid Ottesen, to "allow a continuance so that we can work out a stipulation as to the facts and penalities for the business." Ottesen allowed the continuance and rescheduled the hearing for Wednesday, February 13. Brankin said he will continue working with Paul Augustyn, attorney for La Presa, to come to an agreement regarding the facts in the case. La Presa is accused of violating Section 11 15 of the village code, Brankin…
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The Village of Palatine alleges that illegal activities have occurred on the premises of the restaurant located at 319 S. Rohwling Road.
A formal hearing will be held this afternoon to determine if La Presa Restaurant, 319 S. Rohlwing Road, will keep its business license, or suffer sanctions and/or penalties. A hearing had been scheduled for Wednesday, January 30 for the business to go before the village regarding charges of alleged drug sales on the restaurant premises, and for the lack of proper BASSET certifications for employees who serve alcohol at the establishment. La Presa asked for a hearing continuance, which was rescheduled for today at village hall. Village Manager Reid Ottesen, who will preside over the hearing, could decide to lodge penalties or sanctions against La Presa, or to revoke the business license altogether. Village Attorney Patrick Brankin said …
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Thursday, January 31, 2013
The current data system dates back to the 1990’s; Verizon Wireless will provide an upgraded communications system expected to increase reliability for emergency communications and overall enhance public safety provided by Palatine police and fire.
The Palatine Village Council recently approved a bid to provide a new in-car data system to fortify emergency communications in a total of 43 public safety vehicles. Island Tech Services won the bid to supply the in-car wireless data equipment. The company was the lowest bidder at a price of $41,052.00. The current systems dates back to the early 1990's and a change was needed for the system to run at full potential, according to Larry Schroth, director of information technology for the Village of Palatine. Palatine police and fire will now utilize the Verizon Wireless 4G private network, allowing for quicker, real-time updates in emergency situations, in addition to information being sought for running plates during traffic stops, and …
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Tuesday, January 29, 2013
A hearing will be held Friday, February 8 regarding the alleged sale of drugs on the premises and failure of employees serving alcohol to have proper certifications at Restaurant La Presa.
UPDATED: Tuesday, January 29 at 3:40 p.m. The Village of Palatine announced that lawyers for Restaurant La Presa have asked for a continuance in the hearing to decided whether or not the business will lose its license, or if penalties or sanctions will be imposed. The new hearing date is Friday, February 8 at 2 p.m. in the Village Council Chambers at Palatine Community Center, 200 E.Wood Street. Earlier: The business license for Restaurant La Presa, 319 S. Rohlwing Road, will be formally reviewed Wednesday at village hall to determine if the restaurant will lose its license due to illegal activities alleged to have occurred on premises. Those activities, according to a hearing notice provided to Palatine Patch by the Village of Palatine …
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Monday, January 21, 2013
The Palatine Village Council voted 4-2 in favor of allowing petitioner Steven Brosio to house six hens in a chicken coop on his 1.8 acres of property.
The Palatine Village Council Monday approved a permit to allow resident Steven Brosio to have a chicken coop and house six hens, on his 1.8 acres of property at 624 W. Hill Road. The issue has been in question in Palatine since it was first proposed in the spring of 2012. In early January, Brosio received unanimous approval from the Zoning Board of Appeals relating to his request. Three Palatine residents, and two individuals who live nearby to Brosio in unincorporated Cook County spoke in favor of his petition at the village council meeting Monday. Brosio sought an Accessory Unique Use Permit to allow the hens and the chicken coop on his property. None of the 19 individuals [from 11 households] who previously signed a petition against …
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Matt Flamm
10:26 pm on Monday, March 11, 2013
Sorry, Guy, but that doesn't make sense. Public schools are why my wife and I moved to Palatine, and the teachers and other unionized school workers (including bus drivers) were responsible for the excellent education our daughters received. But whether or not we agree about schools, why would you want to waste money on the road district? more ›