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| Title | West Cook Railroad Relocation And Development Authority |
|---|---|
| Contact Name | Mark Sterk |
| Contact Title | Attorney, West Cook Railroad Relocation And Development Authority |
| Contact Phone | 708-424-5678 |
| Contact Email | |
| Function |
The Authority’s objectives are as follows: the relocation of the railroad tracks and 25th avenue, the grade separation of railroads from the right of way and at-grade crossing closures within the Village of Bellwood, and the Village of Melrose Park, the grade separation of railroads from the right-of-way and at grade crossing in the First Avenue vicinity between Lake Street, Oak Street, the Des Plaines River, and Fifth Avenue, and the establishment of a transit-oriented intersurface modal development facility in the project area. |
| Term | 3 years, if expired terms are not replace within 60 days, the member is automatically reappointed for another three year term. |
| Senate Confirmation | No |
| Party Affiliation | N/A |
| Compensation | Reimbursed for expenses |
| Qualifications | Not specified |
| Composition |
7 members appointed by the Governor - 2 selected from list of 3 provided by Bellwood Village President - 2 selected from list of 3 provided by Melrose Park Village President - 2 selected from list of 3 provided by Maywood Village President - 1 at-large member |
| Chair | Chairman is elected by the Authority. Chair should rotate annually and shall represent the Village of Bellwood, the Village of Melrose Park, and the Governor’s at-large appointment, respectively, for each of the 3 years of the term of office. |
| Authority | 70 ILCS 1920/10 |
Member Names
Name (Last, First) 
|
Term Expires | Member Since | Appointed By | Position | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dobrilla, Maryanne | 10/25/2005 | 10/01/1999 | Governor | Member | Cook |
| Graham, James | 12/13/2007 | 12/01/2004 | Governor | Member, Maywood | Cook |
| Pasquale, Frank | 10/25/2005 | 12/01/2004 | Governor | Chair, Bellwood | Cook |
| Salviano, Ralph | 10/25/2005 | 10/01/1999 | Governor | Member | Cook |
| Scardino, Sam | 01/05/2006 | 12/01/2004 | Governor | Member, At-Large | Cook |
| Ware, Margie | 10/25/2005 | 12/01/2004 | Governor | Member, Bellwood | Cook |
| Williams, Don | 12/13/2007 | 12/01/2004 | Governor | Member, Maywood | Cook |