The Organizational Committee has been working with Citigate Communications to finalize the new web site and begin the design phase for a new city brochure. In addition, the committee has been diligently pursuing new business prospects with the assistance of Delaine Rogers, Director of Economic Development for the City of Zion. Anyone interested in working with the Committee to help market opportunities in Zion or to consider studying the success of other communities please contact Chairman Paul Bouchard by contacting the Office of Economic Development at Zion City Hall, (847) 746-4015. The TIF Review Board has been very active in determining the next steps for the three TIF Districts in the City of Zion. Discussions of late involved the possible early buy-out of bond debt for the K-Mart Plaza, support for the relocation of the Salvation Army, assisting with the feasibility study for the possible location of Country Inn & Suites in Zion and helping to resolve the question of annual rebates from the TIF Fund to the supporting taxing bodies. The TIF Review Board members are appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council. Anyone interested in serving the City in this capacity should contact the Office of Mayor Harrison at (847) 746-4012. Building Department Advisory Panel has served to hear the concerns of residents regarding the practices of the Zion Building Department since 1999. A panel of all volunteer property owners they meet once a month to listen to both sides of the issue related to tickets issued for code violations within the city limits. In January 2003 the City Council formally granted the Panel the authority to grant waivers in certain limited circumstances and negotiate with the homeowner a viable plan to resolve the concerns and reach compliance. For more information on the work of the Panel please contact Chairman Frank Flammini at (847) 746-7620.