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Home My WebLink About07/17/1996 MPPC MinutesMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT PLAN COMMISSION JULY 17, 1996 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Mount Prospect Plan Commission was called to order by Chairman Protem Velasco at 7:30 P.M. at the Village Hall, 100 South Emerson, Street, Mount Prospect, Illinois. ROLL CALL Present upon Roll Call: Absent: Village Staff Present: Guests Present: APPROVAL OF MINUTES June Richards Louis Velasco Michael Hoffrnan Carol Tortorello Frank Boege William Reddy Angela Volpe Edwin Janus Marshall Ponzi Michael E. Sims, Planner Linnea Pioro, Nancy Cory, Dennis Grauahan, Stephanie Parker, Ron Jordan, Victoria Bigelow and Ronald Beam Mr. Velasco asked that the minutes be amended to reflect that residents from the Gregory Street area voiced opposition to the opening of Gregory Street to Rand Road. A motion was made by Frank Boege, seconded by Angela Volpe, to approve the minutes of June 5, 1996 as amended. The minutes were approved by a vote of 8-0. SUBDIVISIONS None COMMITTEE REPORTS: Michael Hoffman reported the Plan Commission will hold a meeting on August 7 to discuss the Rand Road Corridor Study. Notices regarding the meeting will be distributed next week. Notices will be sent to area property owners and a notice will be on display at the Mount Prospect Public Library. Louie Velasco reported the Village Board has amended Chapter 13 regarding the display of liquor licenses and other licenses required by Village Code. OLD BUSINESS None Plan Commission Minutes Page 2 NEW BUSINESS Chairman Protem Louie Velasco opened the public hearing for the Fiscal Year 1997 Consolidated Plan proposals at 7:40 p.m. Mr. Sims explained the purpose of the public hearing was to receive comments and proposals regarding Mount Prospect's Fiscal Year 1997 Consolidated Plan. This plan will include proposals for Fiscal Year 1997 Community Development Block Grant activities. Ms. Linnea Pioro, Campfire Boys and Girls Program, explained that the agencies New Horizon's activities draw children from Mount Prospect Place Apartments, Alpine Apartments and the Pickwick area. New Horizons' activities include meetings with other clubs from Lake, Cook and McHenry Counties, and trips to Ravinia and Wrigley Field. In Fiscal Year 1997 the Club intends to add a new "teens in action" activity and will have from 80 to 100 children participating. Child registration cost normally includes a $9.00 program fee and $3.00 membership fee. The $9.00 program fee is funded by the C.D.B.G. Program. Mr. Boege asked if the Campfire Boys and Girls are charged for using RecPlex. Ms. Pioro stated the agency does pay RecPlex fees. Mr. Boege expressed concern that New Horizons is paying RecPlex with C.D.B.G. funds when RecPlex is also being supported by other local tax dollars. The Illinois Crossroads Girl Scout Council presented a proposal for a six week summer program and after school program at Euclid School. The Girl Scout Program emphasizes self-esteem, violence prevention, nutrition education, science and math support, decision making and peer leadership. Trips provided by the activity have included visits to the Botanical Gardens, JFK Health World and Ravinia. The use of Euclid School is provided free of charge. Bus transportation is provided by the River Trails School District at a minimal fee. The River Trails Park District charges $1.00 per person for the use of their pool. Ms. Stephanie Parker presented a proposal for a Senior Shared Housing activity. This activity is provided by the Resource Center for the Elderly. Ms. Parker reported that last year the Agency had 30 inquiries for senior shared housing, 16 assessments, conducted 8 match visits, made 2 matches and maintained 5 ongoing housing matches. The Resource Center for the Elderly is currently evaluating five additional matches. This activity provides the homeowner with additional income, which many times is needed in order for the homeowner to afford staying in their home. Individuals moving into the home are normally charged $275 to $375 per month for this affordable housing. The Agency does require a match agreement be signed by all parties and periodically monitors the match. Ron Jordan, Social Worker from CEDA Northwest, presented a proposal for a Transitional Living Program for families. Mr. Jordan explained the many elements of the program, including budget, employment and housing counseling services. Most clients receive services for four months. Clients are required to save 30% of their income over this period. The program monitors clients one year after they have left the program. This monitoring shows that 85 % to 88 % of the clients are able to live independently without further assistance. Plan Commission Minutes Page 3 A proposal was presented by Ronald Beam and Victoria Bigelow for the Access to Care Program. Ms. Bigelow reported that 465 low income Mount Prospect residents are now receiving Access to Care assistance for medical needs. Last year these residents received medical care valued at $93,400. Recently, Access to Care and the Village of Mount Prospect received the 1996 Governor's Hometown Award. Ms. Bigelow stated the program has approximately 13,000 active patients. Participating doctors could see up to 16,000 clients. Mr. Sims explained that he will review all proposal requests and send the Plan Commission a summary within the next month. A Consolidated Plan budget hearing date has not been set. This will be determined as the Village's 1997 budget schedule is set. The public hearing was closed at 8:58 p.m. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Chairman Protem Velasco at 9:00 p.m. Res ectfully Submitted Michael E. Sims Planner