Silhouette Posted July 13, 2013 at 01:39 AM Posted July 13, 2013 at 01:39 AM Flossmoor will consider an Assault Weapons Ban ordinance during it's regular meeting on Monday, July 15 in the Village Hall at 7:30pm The agenda for the meeting can be found here:http://www.flossmoor.org/vertical/Sites/%7BA7BDBEC2-AC8C-41F7-A045-CFFDD9CEFAC0%7D/uploads/Agenda_packet_7.15.13.pdf The parts relevant to the "AWB" begin on page 43 and continue to page 54. There is not a firm ordinance for consideration at this time. It appears that a second special meeting would have to be called prior to adoption of an ordinance.
Silhouette Posted July 13, 2013 at 02:39 AM Author Posted July 13, 2013 at 02:39 AM Village of FlossmoorMonday, July 15th, 2013, 7:30pmVillage Hall2800 Flossmoor, Flossmoor, IL 60422info@flossmoor.org(708) 798-2300 Mayor Paul Braun (Term Expires 2017)708-799-9904flossicello@aol.com Trustee James Crum (Term Expires 2017)(708) 957-9594 Trustee Perry Hoag (Term Expires 2015)(708) 799-1640 Trustee James Mitros (Term Expires 2015)(708) 798-6086 Trustee Philip Minga (Term Expires 2017)(708) 799-6463 Trustee James Wilder (Term Expires 2015)(708) 799-0115 Trustee Diane Williams (Term Expires 2017)(708) 647-0282 Clerk Pamela Nixon (Term Expires 2017)(708) 799-7637
swhite456 Posted July 13, 2013 at 03:30 AM Posted July 13, 2013 at 03:30 AM Thanks for posting. Seems they are giving it a little more thought and opening it up for discussion as opposed to their neighbors in Homewood who just steam rolled it through without any discussion or notification to the members of their community.
Silhouette Posted July 14, 2013 at 11:59 PM Author Posted July 14, 2013 at 11:59 PM I plan to attend this meeting (along with my wife), and I intend to speak against the AWB ordinance. As a relatively new transplant to Illinois, I have not attended a town meeting here before. Should I plan to speak during the initial period when Citizens may address the Board, or should I wait until the Board gets to the AWB at agenda item number 3? I don't want to miss my opportunity by waiting, but I'd prefer to speak at the most opportune time. Any advice would be welcome. I hope to meet some of you there.
2AFOREVER Posted July 15, 2013 at 09:42 PM Posted July 15, 2013 at 09:42 PM I plan to attend this meeting (along with my wife), and I intend to speak against the AWB ordinance. As a relatively new transplant to Illinois, I have not attended a town meeting here before. Should I plan to speak during the initial period when Citizens may address the Board, or should I wait until the Board gets to the AWB at agenda item number 3? I don't want to miss my opportunity by waiting, but I'd prefer to speak at the most opportune time. Any advice would be welcome. I hope to meet some of you there.Speak ASAP. See ya there with a few others.
mauserme Posted July 15, 2013 at 09:57 PM Posted July 15, 2013 at 09:57 PM I'm looking at their agenda now. It calls for discussion (not consideration) of the AWB as item #3. They've done a lot of research and there appears to be uncertainty about proceeding with this, including questioning whether non-home rule communities can pass a ban (I don't believe Flossmoor is home rule) and suggesting that it might be better handled a the state level. I think those who choose to speak should do so with the idea of helping the board better understand the issue.
Silhouette Posted July 15, 2013 at 10:47 PM Author Posted July 15, 2013 at 10:47 PM Flossmoor is not "home rule." The village profile explicitly says so here (page 3): http://www.flossmoor.org/vertical/Sites/%7BA7BDBEC2-AC8C-41F7-A045-CFFDD9CEFAC0%7D/uploads/FOIA_Procedures.pdf I will take your counsel Mauserme and try to politely keep the board from opting to hold a vote on an "AWB." I think that you are correct that they are proposing a rather considered approach that welcomes real, substantive discussion rather than staking out an extreme position.
Tvandermyde Posted July 15, 2013 at 11:32 PM Posted July 15, 2013 at 11:32 PM let us know what happens
2AFOREVER Posted July 16, 2013 at 01:25 AM Posted July 16, 2013 at 01:25 AM There will be no AWB in Flossmoor.
StreuB1 Posted July 16, 2013 at 01:26 AM Posted July 16, 2013 at 01:26 AM YESSSS!!!! Falling like flies!
Silhouette Posted July 16, 2013 at 01:39 AM Author Posted July 16, 2013 at 01:39 AM The trustees opened the discussion by asking whether they had the authority to pass such an ordinance. Mayor Braun voiced his apprehension at the legality of an AWB ordinance by a non-home-rule municipality, but clearly stated that he was in favor for the ban on political grounds. Prior to discussion by residents, Trustee Perry Hoag asked for a poll of the board to see if there was any support whatsoever for an AWB ordinance. There was no support from any Trustee. Trustees Minga and Mitros made particularly poignant points about being against an AWB and the possible litigation costs involved. Mayor Braun asked if anyone in the audience wanted to speak in light of there being no support to even attempt to draft an AWB. Citizens thanked the board for their thoughtful discussion, but no one spoke. After this agenda item, about 15-20 folks left the room. Flossmoor will not direct the village attorney to draft an AWB ordinance.
mauserme Posted July 16, 2013 at 02:23 AM Posted July 16, 2013 at 02:23 AM It was good to meet you and your wife tonight Silhouette, and POAT as well. Congratulations on your victory.
2AFOREVER Posted July 16, 2013 at 02:30 AM Posted July 16, 2013 at 02:30 AM The trustees opened the discussion by asking whether they had the authority to pass such an ordinance. Mayor Braun voiced his apprehension at the legality of an AWB ordinance by a non-home-rule municipality, but clearly stated that he was in favor for the ban on political grounds. Prior to discussion by residents, Trustee Perry Hoag asked for a poll of the board to see if there was any support whatsoever for an AWB ordinance. There was no support from any Trustee. Trustees Minga and Mitros made particularly poignant points about being against an AWB and the possible litigation costs involved. Mayor Braun asked if anyone in the audience wanted to speak in light of there being no support to even attempt to draft an AWB. Citizens thanked the board for their thoughtful discussion, but no one spoke. After this agenda item, about 15-20 folks left the room. Flossmoor will not direct the village attorney to draft an AWB ordinance.Excellent synapses.
2AFOREVER Posted July 16, 2013 at 02:30 AM Posted July 16, 2013 at 02:30 AM It was good to meet you and your wife tonight Silhouette, and POAT as well. Congratulations on your victory.+1
dwh747 Posted July 17, 2013 at 12:39 AM Posted July 17, 2013 at 12:39 AM Well what do you know, I am registered.... Hello, it was good to meet all of you there. I am the copper that was there with my wife. I would like to say that while forums are a good place to read posts, you never get to meet the persons behind it. Ya, its the PO in me that likes the face to face contact. we are glad that Flossmoor decided not to do anything. We had a really compelling story to tell and facts to back it up with. We really feel that the 2A in no way ever was written to regulate what type of firearm that an American could own. Been a busy day for me and we are still going to post about our sister that was taken from us by a career violent criminal offender. It just takes time for us to put it down in words. In person, its a much more real and we are allowed to express ourselves. We promise to post more, listen alot and keep our mouth shut when we need to (ok, that one wont happen. LOL) Again, it was great to meet you all!!!
mauserme Posted July 17, 2013 at 12:50 AM Posted July 17, 2013 at 12:50 AM It was good to meet you too. Oh, and thanks for proning out 2AFOREVER the way you did. I bet he won't be doing that again any time soon.
dwh747 Posted July 17, 2013 at 02:02 AM Posted July 17, 2013 at 02:02 AM No problem. That was a good idea you had........
2AFOREVER Posted July 17, 2013 at 02:11 AM Posted July 17, 2013 at 02:11 AM It was good to meet you too. Oh, and thanks for proning out 2AFOREVER the way you did. I bet he won't be doing that again any time soon. No problem. That was a good idea you had........ I couldn't believe that happened to me in front of my son like that. Thanks.
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