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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/11/1997 CWC minutesMINUTES FLOATING COFFEE WITH COUNCIL Saturday, October 11, 1997 9:00 a.m. Location 1 - 2nd Floor Conference Room, Village Hall Trustee Clowes convened the meeting at 9:00 a.m. Those present were: Trustees George Clowes, Dan Nocchi and Irvana Wilks. Representing staff were Village Manager Michael Janonis and Chief of Police Ronald Pavlock. Residents present were: Jim Corman, 1348 Indigo Drive Bill & Mary Goers, 216 S. Meier Road, Arlington Heights Vito Pensa, 206 S. Meier Road, Arlington Heights Mark Sokolowski, 1804 E. Buckthorn Drive Julie & Dennis Meyerson, 2009 Cayuga Patti Geller & Isaac Buznaz, 2005 Cayuga Sue Domzalski, 914 Sumac Lane Jim Corman, 1348 Indigo Drive, stated that he was at the meeting to give the Trustees an update on his opposition to additional tracks on the Wisconsin Central/Metra North Central Commuter Line. He said he would be at the October 14, 1997 Metra meeting, and he understood that Trustee Lohrstorfer would be"in attendance. He wanted to reiterate that he is against any of the proposals. Trustee Wilks asked if he had found any discrepancies in any of the reports that have been produced as of this date. Mr. Corman indicated he had not found any discrepancies, but he is going to give the railroad representatives alternatives. Mr. Corman was thanked for his diligence in this project. Bill & Mary Goers, 216 S. Meier Road, A.H., & Vito Pensa, 206 S. Meier Road, A.H., requested a stop sign at northbound Meier Road at White Oak. This information will be passed on to Village Engineering for a review. They also expressed a concern about "line of sight" problems because of overgrown bushes at Prairie and White Oak. This information will be passed on to appropriate staff in Public Works for future review. A request was also made for Crime Prevention to contact them regarding setting up a Neighborhood Watch. Bill & Mary Goers, 216 S. Meier Road, A.H., expressed concerns about the construction of the sidewalk in front of their home as well as some problems they had with landscaping and a drain in their basement. They wanted to know the process that should be used by Village Inspectors as they tried to stop some of the work in question but were unsuccessful. They expressed concern that the contractor was currently at their home working on the sidewalk on a Saturday. Mr. Janonis explained that the contractor was currently at the location correcting the problems, and any landscaping would also be altered to meet the new construction. He stated that he would personally make sure that Village Inspectors review the contractor's work. The Village will attempt to work with the contractor to resolve the problem of the basement drain. Vito Pensa, 206 S. Meier Road; A.H., expressed concerns about Runway 32L at O'Hare Airport and how jet traffic has increased over the last several weeks. Mr. Janonis stated that the Village is attempting to monitor the plane noise in all areas of the Village. There have been articles in the Village Newsletter, and Assistant Manager David Strahl has sent letters to various neighborhood representatives about the Village's actions relative to these noise concerns. Mayor Farley, Trustee Wilks and Trustee Nocchi are the Village's representatives at the ongoing O'Hare Noise Commission meetings. Mark Sokolowski, 1804 E. Buckthorn Drive, Julie & Dennis Meyerson, 2009 Cayuga, Patti Geller & Isaac B.?, 2005 Cayuga, expressed concerns about the increasing aircraft traffic from the Palwaukee Airport over their homes in the north section of Mount Prospect. They are concerned about the low flying aircraft and had several questions about the Village's involvement in monitoring this traffic. They were hoping that the elected officials of Mount Prospect would talk with the Palwaukee officials and seek some relief of the constant traffic over Mount Prospect. Mr. Janonis explained that immediately after the meeting there is an extended Coffee With Council meeting taking place at Robert Frost North School where representatives of the Palwaukee Airport Commission would be present to answer many of their questions. He explained there are over 350,000 flights going in and out of Palwaukee each year, and part of the noise monitoring covering O'Hare also records the flights in and out of Palwaukee. He further stated there are 37 noise monitors around the area, 3 of which are in the Village of Mount Prospect. Trustee Wilks explained that with these monitors planes can also be tracked and the flight paths can be identified from both O'Hare and Palwaukee. Mr. Janonis indicated that neighbors can write letters to the Palwaukee Commission to make suggestions and express concerns. The neighbors stated they wanted a unified front and need the Village Board's support. Trustee Clowes requested those present to contact their neighbors and encourage as many residents as possible to attend the various Palwaukee open meetings and express their concerns. Sue Domzalski, 914 Sumac Lane, stated she was at the meeting to reinforce her concerns about solicitation in neighborhoods after dark. She indicated her request to change the current hours, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, to 9:00 a.m. to dusk was for safety purposes only. Mr. Janonis explained there will be many issues that will have to be considered when reviewing this current ordinance. There are for-profit vendors, but along with them are charitable groups that also send representatives and, in some cases, children to solicit, and any restrictions would have to apply to everyone. Trustee Clowes assured the resident that this will be under review by staff and will eventually be brought to the Board for further discussion. This matter is currently under review by the Police Department. The meeting at Location 1 adjourned at 10:10 a.m. LOCATION 2 - FROST NORTH SCHOOL, 1805 N. ASPEN DRIVE The Floating Coffee with Council was reconvened at 10:35 a.m. by Trustee Clowes. Trustees present were George Clowes, Richard Lohrstorfer, Daniel Nocchi and Irvana Wilks. Representing staff were Village Manager Michael E. Janonis, Assistant Manager David Strahl, Public Works Director Glen Andler, Officers Joe Favia and William Roscop and Chief of Police Ronald Pavlock. Village residents in attendance were: Charles Burhop, 2001 Cayuga Lane Wendelin Weiner, 1806 Aralia Drive Marvin Smietana, 1812 Laurel Gregg Crocker, Frost School Donna Johnson, 1009 N. Westgate Ronald Smolin, 2006 E. Woodview Drive C. Proksa, 1810 Aralia D. Kadlubowski, 1808 Aralia D. Biederstadt, 1805 Laurel Drive Bruce Hauge, 1712 Mura Lane Lois Hauge, 1712 Mura Lane Leonard Thomsen, 1716 Mura Lane Stefan Lorenz, 1705 Aralia Drive Fank Hauser, 1816 Aztec Lane David M. Keske, 1627 Oneida Lane Alfred Benne, 1803 Maya Lane Marilyn Bennke, 1803 Maya Lane Gene Zielinski, 1815 Aspen Drive Alice Zielinski, 1815 Aspen Drive Frank Knustbeck, 1911 Seminole Ben Lakasz, 1806 Aztec Annie Dumas, 2015 Cayuga Lane John Hummer, 1814 Aztec Lane Irmi Hummer, 1814 Azec Lane Lew Dumas, 2015 Cayuga Lane Al Engbretz, 1801 Hopi William Rickter, 2020 Woodview Drive Carol Krebs, 1816 Buckthorn Eric Johnson, 1816 Oneida Marianne Witczak, 1811 Oneida Arnold Krles, 1816 Buckthorn Mark Sokolowski, 1804 E. Buckthorn Drive Mary Therese Maslanka, 1621 Oneida Court Gertrude Cybert, 1808 N. Aspen Drive John Ponler, 1803 Aztek Lane Walt Schmidt, 1809 Buckthorn Drive Don Carlson, 1811 Buckthorn Drive Tom Schipula, 1718 Maya Lane Paul Hannaway, 1803 Laurel Drive Daniel Maslanka, 1621 Oneida Court Edwin & Rose Hess, 1909 Maya Debbie Carolson, River Trails Park District Sharon Johnson, 1816 Oneida Lane Residents in attendance had questions about cars blocking sidewalks. Officer Roscop explained the Police Department's enforcement program. Residents also stated concerns about bushes and trees hanging over sidewalks and blocking lines of sight throughout the northern section of the Village. Mr. Andler explained the program and also gave out the Public Works phone number for residents. Mark Sokolowski,1804 E. Buckthorn Drive, complimented Public Works and the Village on their street replacement program, and asked for further information on the sidewalk replacement program. Mr. Andler explained that the sidewalk replacement program starts in April and gave the phone number residents should call for further information. Residents should also watch for this information in the Village Newsletter. Ronald Smalie, 2006 E. Woodview Drive, expressed his concerns about an empty lot at Camp McDonald and River Road that has become a dumping ground. He requested that the Village determine who is the owner responsible for cleaning up the lot. He also wanted to know whether any development is in consideration at this site. Trustee Clowes told him that it would be directed to the appropriate department to review. 3 Daniel Maslanka, 1621 Oneida Court, asked whether anyone is working on an area roller blade/hockey rink. River Trails Park District Director Debbie Carlson said that the Park District is reviewing these types of requests, but in the past has found that the extreme exposure to liability for injury precludes most districts from becoming involved. Several of the residents present inquired about future road programs throughout the Village. Glen Andler, referring to a large map, described the plan projects in the Village. The main concern with several of the residents is when Old Willow/Seminole Lane is going to be reconstructed. Mr. Andler explained that will take place in spring, 1998 and because of the extensive construction will cause some inconvenience. Several other residents asked questions about the proposed stadium in Prospect Heights. Mr. Janonis advised the residents that the Village has been in constant contact with city officials in Prospect Heights, and will keep the Mayor and Board of Trustees apprised of issues such as traffic impact. In response to questions about its height Mr. Janonis responded that a good portion of the stadium will be below grade. Trustee Clowes opened a discussion on Palwaukee Airport. He introduced Palwaukee Airport Commissioner Dan Quiery who also introduced representatives that sit on or advise the Commission; Nick Helmer, pilot and real estate agent, Henry Leven, CPA and resident of Rob Roy, and Jim Kwasek, certified flight instructor. These representatives discussed the current status of the airport, the number of flights and explained there is an open meeting at Palwaukee Airport the third Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. They confirmed there are a large number of flights in and out of Palwaukee, and explained why certain types of aircraft used certain runways. They also explained that the aircraft for the most part have difficulty coming in over the forest preserve due to the height of the trees on the approach to the east -west runway. They stated that in order to remove the trees the study alone would cost over $50,000. They stated this is not a commercial airport and individuals cannot purchase airline tickets to fly out of Palwaukee. It is strictly for charters and some flight instruction. They explained that the direction the aircraft land or take off from is determined by wind, weather conditions and aircraft type. Trustee Clowes then asked the questions that had been presented at the previous meeting and that he has heard most often: Why do the planes have to fly over my house? Why can't the pilots be more considerate of the neighborhood? What can the residents do about pilots or corporate owners of aircraft who are violating sound regulations? As noted above, these questions were answered by the Commission. In summary, aircraft land and take off based on weather, and to a certain extent are governed by O'Hare Airport traffic and air space due to the close proximity of that facility. E Several residents then asked questions about the tower and how it was operated. It was reported that most airports are not controlled, but the new twelve story control tower at Palwaukee does operate during the week, Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and on weekends 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. During other hours pilots can turn on the lights via their communications systems for landing and takeoff. Trustee Wilks, after this extensive presentation and discussion, thanked the citizens for coming and suggested that we need another meeting. She thanked the representatives from Palwaukee and asked them if they would be available for a future meeting. Several residents volunteered to distribute notices of the meeting. Trustee Clowes suggested representatives from EPA, FAA and Cook County Forest Preserve be included in the meeting. Airport Commissioner Dan Quiery suggested that if residents have questions or concerns they call the Airport Manager during business hours, Monday through Friday, at 537-2580, and that all residents are invited to next week's meeting, October 15, 1997, 7:30 p.m. at the Airport. As the meeting was ending several residents asked about monitors for the Palwaukee Airport traffic. Mr. Strahl explained that the current monitors that were placed in the area for O'Hare, due to their sensitivity, also monitor Palwaukee Airport traffic. Trustee Clowes then passed out a sign-up list for volunteers to pass out flyers for the next meeting. Trustee Clowes closed the meeting 12:10 p.m. 5 P Ci rl J OF MP PI A H A G E P FAX NO 847 392 6222 97-10-13 11 :25 p 1 0 1 I've i -r c' S PC40, M,c Usk CA- V I 5 jD VA -1 —,�L44rr- S P0 - IS -19 //-7 0 may. 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