Committee of the Whole: historic-house filming, school traffic and CPR training on the agenda

At the Committee of the Whole meeting held Feb. 19, board members addressed several operational and community-safety items, including requests to film at the historic house, neighborhood traffic at school drop-off and plans to promote CPR training.

Historic-house filming: Trustee Light described an independent producer's request to film at the historic house for about six days. Staff said the village already uses forms and liability agreements for facility use and that a contract would be prepared to spell out protections and any need for police or public-works support for traffic or brief street closures. The board agreed to follow standard permitting and contract procedures before granting permission.

School-traffic on President Street: Trustees reported repeated congestion during student drop-off/pick-up at Americana/President Street, with residents saying they cannot exit driveways. Trustees and staff discussed a joint solution with the school district (options discussed included adding an access road or drop-off loop, using park land behind the school and timing construction for summer) and staff indicated they would consult the superintendent to pursue options.

CPR training and outreach: The rescue at the Sports Hub highlighted the importance of broader community CPR coverage. Chief Pappas and other board members said only about 24–25% of people know CPR and promoted DuPage County Health Coalition's "Everyday Hero" free program. Trustees discussed expanding training availability for teens, seniors and part-time staff and increasing village promotion of classes and sign-ups.

Public comment: A resident raised concerns about the upcoming March 17 primary (polling-location accessibility for seniors and people with disabilities) and asked the village to coordinate with DuPage County election officials about better site selection for voters with mobility needs.

Next steps: Staff will prepare the film-use contract and forms, consult the school district on traffic solutions and expand promotion of community CPR training and resources.