On April 21, 2016 the Illinois Pollution Control Board , in a 5-0 opinion, found in favor of the Village of Rockdale on its September 3, 2015 Ordinance approving the siting of the Moen Transfer Station. The Pollution Control Board determined that Rockdale had jurisdiction to review the siting application filed by Environmental Recycling and Disposal Service seeking approval of its planned transfer station on Moen Avenue in Rockdale. In ruling ... Read More
Spesia & Taylor Guides Municipal Client through Pollution Control Board Hearing
As Village Attorney for the Village of Rockdale, Michael Stiff guided and assisted the Village in its role as siting authority of a Pollution Control Facility (Transfer Station) from the application stage through a 4 day public hearing, drafting of the siting ordinance, and the special meeting to approve the ordinance. He is currently handling the appeal of the Village’s siting decision before the Illinois Pollution Control Board. ... Read More
Spesia & Taylor Helps Local Municipalities Tailor Local Liquor Codes to Encourage Economic Development
Local Municipalities are always looking for ways to stimulate economic growth and development. In recent months, the law offices of Spesia & Taylor have helped local municipalities tailor their liquor codes to provide opportunities for this growth by attracting small businesses such as wineries and microbreweries. Attorney’s Chris Spesia and Michael Santschi have the knowledge and skill to help your city or village accomplish their economic ... Read More
Can a Bank Foreclose on an Annexation Agreement?
The Village Administrator calls to tell you that the Village has been named a defendant in a mortgage foreclosure suit. Like with most foreclosure suits, some lender is seeking to be repaid through the foreclosure and sale of real property that has been used as collateral. However, with this particular suit, the lender also is seeking to foreclose on all of the Village's interests and rights in the property, which the Village acquired pursuant to ... Read More
Fact Specific vs. Ultimate Facts – Pleading Requirements In Court Controlled Annexations
The Illinois Municipal Code in §5/7-1-2 provides a method by which a majority of the owners of record and electors in a defined territory can petition the circuit court to certify the question of annexation of the area to a municipality for approval. 65 ILCS 5/7-1-2. This so-called court controlled proceeding has been a valuable tool in boundary disputes because it permits a majority of owners and electors to ask the court to certify the ... Read More
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