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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/14/2005 CWC minutes MAYOR Irvana K. Wilks VILLAGE MANAGER Michael E. Janonis TRUSTEES Timothy J. Corcoran Paul Wm. Hoefert A. John Korn Richard M. Lohrstorfer Michaele W. Skowron Michael A. Zadel VILLAGE CLERK Velma W. Lowe Phone: 847/392-6000 Fax: 847/392-6022 www.mountprospect.org Village of Mount Prospect 50 South Emerson Street, Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 MINUTES COFFEE WITH COUNCIL Saturday, May 14, 2005 Community Center, Village Hall The meeting convened at 9:00 a.ill. Those present were Mayor Irvana Wilks and Trustees Tim Corcoran, Michaele Skowron, and John Korn. Representing staff was Assistant Village Manager David Strahl and Finance Director David Erb. Residents in Attendance Carol Tortorello Lee Williams David Schein Jim Uszler 223 S. Elmhurst Avenue 70 North Albert 512 NaWaTa Trail 9 S. Elm Mayor Wilks opened the meeting with general remarks and introduced Trustees and staff in attendance. Wilks then moved to the resident portion of the meeting. Carol Tortorello, 223 S. Elmhurst Avenue: Carol brought forth several different topics for discussion. Ms. Tortorello referred to an Arlington Heights Ordinance regarding the governing of adult book and video stores and wondered if the Village had similar provisions in the Village Code. Trustees responded that there was language in the Village Code that addresses this issue. Her second item was related to an article on a special breed of exotic cat and wanted to know if this also is addressed in the Village Code. Ms. Tortorello next referred to an article regarding mOT funding for road projects and wondered if the Village was in line to receive some of these funds. Staff shared that this was not the case. Her last point was on the availability of trash receptacles nearby Keefers Drugstore. She commented that there were none in the immediate vicinity. Staff took note of this and will follow-up at a later date. Lee Williams, 70 South Albert: Mr. Williams shared with Trustees and staff issues regarding weed problems, excess garbage and dogs running loose in his neighborhood. Mr. Williams, representing his homeowner association met with the owners of the businesses bordering their homes regarding the exterior condition of their businesses. The business owners were receptive to cleaning up their properties. He also asked if Bob Roels, Environmental Health Coordinator could follow up on some of the garbage and dog issues. Staff will look into the matter and get back to Mr. Williams. David Schein, 512 NaWaTa Trail: Mr. Schein asked if the traffic-calming workshop was still scheduled for May 24th. Mr. Schein discussed holiday decorations and whether archways over a public sidewalk were permitted. He thought that at some point it might become a liability issue. Staff would look into this matter, but it was the general feeling of Board and staff that this type of decoration would not be permitted. Mr. Schein also wanted to mention that the Youth Commission would be present at the upcoming Board meeting to introduce under New Business recommendations for a bike helmet program. The bike helmet program would be an incentive driven program rather than one that penalizes those not wearing helmets. Jim Uszler, 9 S. Elm: Mr. Uszler, Executive Director of the Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce wanted to announce two upcoming special events. First was a pet parade scheduled for later in the summer. More information on the event will be available later this month. Second, a classic car show hosted by the Downtown Merchants Group is scheduled to be held Saturday nights during the months of June thru August from 6-9pm at the Metra lot across from Carriage House restaurant. In addition to responding to resident comment, there was general discussion regarding building and zoning codes, the issuance of building permits and the processing ofreal estate transfer stamp applications. Mayor Wilks asked if there was any further business for the good of the Village. Hearing none the meeting was adjourned at 10:45 a.m. Respectfully Submitted, David O. Erb Director of Finance H:\ADMN\Administration\Dave Correspondence\Coffee with Council Minutes\May 2005.doc