For about four months, bus drivers in Carpentersville have patiently waited an answer from the Village Board as to whether they could park their buses at their homes between routes.
On Tuesday night, the Village Board said “no”, instead opting only for a change in the ordinance that would increase the allowable GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating) for vehicles parked in residential neighborhoods.
The amendment now allows for vehicles having a GVWR of up to 10,000 lbs to be parked overnight in residents’ driveways. However, vehicles with a GVWR between 8,001 and 10,000 lbs will require a higher priced Village sticker.
According to the Courier News, Village Attorney Jim Rhodes presented six options to the Board for consideration, including one to allow bus drivers to park their vehicles at their homes. But, according to the Courier, the Board rejected that option primarily because “area school districts vetoed that option last month because of insurance liability”.
So, that wraps up the majority of what has consumed the Board for the last several months.
I do want to give some kudos to the Village for moving quickly to do some surface improvements along Huntley Rd. It was horrible and a real embarrassment.
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Jul 6, 2009 at 7:33 pm
Elizabeth Blaszik
Hello all,
FYI, the agenda for tuesdays’s board meeting has the ordinance listed on it.
I have been trying for 2 weeks now to purchase this vehicle sticker. Unfortunately, the ladies at the desk have not been informed of the new rule. I was told to speak with the Village Clerk who told me she would follow up with me by last friday. No call or letter as yet. I spoke to Manager Anderson today and he stated, “the ordinance is up for reconsideration”. He suggested I just purchase a regular truck vehicle sticker. The ordinance stated that there would be a “special one” created for this issue.
I am showing up at the board meeting to show my support for the bus drivers. I would like to ask others who think the bus drivers are getting a raw deal attend and tell the board so during the public comments. These people do a service for our community and are not paid much. They could really use our support.
Best wishes to everyone.