Politics & Government

Homewood Days Revised; Property Development: On the Agenda

The Chamber of Commerce will be returning to Homewood Village Hall tonight in hopes to sell the board on a revised plan for Homewood Days 2012.

Village President Richard Hofeld and the  will meet tonight, Tuesday, March 13, at 7:30 p.m. There will be time allotted for public participation and comments.

Here's a preview of some of tonight's agenda items:

Homewood Days 2012

The  along with Joey Rega Tours and Events will return tonight in hopes of swaying the boards interest in Homewood Days 2012. This comes two weeks after the last Homewood board meeting, where the majority of trustees expressed their disapproval of Homewood Days 2012 in its current form.

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Despite poor responses last time, the chamber said they still intend to pursue hosting the event.

Check out the photo section of this article to see more information on Homewood Days 2012, as provided by the Homewood Area Chamber of Commerce.

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Façade and Property Improvements

The board will be considering the approval of two separate façade and property improvement program requests.

The first request comes from Tim Brady of Brady Enterprises, Inc. for the property at 1914-1918 Ridge Road. He wants $515.00 to reface several signs on the building.

The second request comes from Daryl Lights of In the Cut Barbering, Inc. for $2,885 to renovate his unit at 2025 Ridge Road.

2012-2013 Fiscal Year Budget Presentation

Financial Director Dennis Bubenik will present the draft of the 2012-2013 fiscal year budget. The board will be open for discussion following Bubenik's presentation.

New Day Care Center

Michael and Octavia Burnett are requesting a special use permit from the board to allow them to open up a child day care center at 3325 183rd St.

Goodbye Hotel/Motel Liquor License, Hello New Liquor License

If approved, an item on the omnibus vote will reduce the permitted Class 8 liquor licenses for Homewood hotels and motels from one to zero. A following item will increase the number of permitted Class 7 (Beer and Wine) liquor licenses from two to three.

Firefighter Honor

The board will be presenting a resolution to honor Debbie Jones of the


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