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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/12/2006 CWC minutes MINUTES VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT COFFEE WITH COUNCIL SATURDAY, AUGUST 12,2006 9:00 AM Community Room, Village Hall Meeting convened at 9:00 AM. Those present: Mayor Wilks, Trustee Michaele Skowron, Trustee Hoefert, Trustee Corcoran, Village Manager Michael Janonis, and Fire Chief Mike Figolah. Residents in Attendance: Carol Tortorello South ElmhurSt Ave. David Schein North Ego Trail Mary Kay Risler East Milburn Roger Kruse South Louis Street Don Burger Bob-O-Link Kimberly & Andy Skil Owen Street Kathy Dyer Linden Street Mal Holec Quince Lane Emilia Sodczak Pheasant Trail Donna Bayma Kenilworth Drive Mr. & Mrs Skil stated that they stopped by just to see what is going on. They were very complimentary of the Village services. Mr. Kruse brought a list of neighborhood concerns that he requests to be resolved: · Bushes overhanging onto the sidewalks on the 400 block of South Edward Street. . Vehicles that do not stop at stop signs. . Dark plastic covers over license plates. · Drivers that back out of the parking spaces on Emerson Street at Northwest Highway and make an immediate V-turn. · Bushes are overhanging the sidewalk at the old Clifford Window Company building and poisonous plants are growing in the bushes. · Many residents place their recycle bins in the street. A suggestion was made to have stickers made that indicate the rules, which could be placed on the violators totes. . Many automobiles do not have vehicle stickers. · Noticed the Public Works summer helpers spreading mulch along Prospect Avenue that seemed to be very inefficient. Mr. Kruse also noticed that the Village is considering adding generators to some of its facilities. Recommended checking into Military surplus as a source. Don Burger explained that he and his wife have been discussing their complaints about the Auto Barn (333 West Rand Road) with the Board since 2001 and problems continue to exist. A meeting took place over a month ago and none of the issues had been addressed and he was wondering what the next step was to be. Mr. Janonis stated that he along with Trustee Hoefert, Trustee Skowron and Bill Cooney would schedule a follow-up meeting with all involved. Mal Holec asked about the status of the facility study that was discussed a few months ago. Chief Figolah stated that he will bring a recommendation to the Village Board on Tuesday to enter into contract with Sente, Rubel Bosman & Lee to conduct the study, which should take about 4 or 5 months to complete. Mr. Ho1ec expressed concerns for the children using the River Trails Park District facility on Euclid Avenue; especially the skate park because children ride their skate boards and wears their skates to and from the facility. Mr. Janonis stated that he would pass on this concern to the Police Department. Carol Tortorello expressed concern for homes in the area that do not maintain their lawns and landscape bushes. There are homes in her neighborhood that have bushes overhanging the sidewalk that make it difficult for walkers to get through. · Ms. Tortorello stated that she has noticed an increase in dead-time on the MPTV. Mr. Janonis will investigate. Kathy Dyer asked to be placed on the mail list for discussions involving Fire Station 14. Ms. Dyer also supported others concerns in regards to navigating around the neighborhoods by sidewalk due to overhanging bushes and especially cars parked across the sidewalks. She stated that she., as a blind person, has a very difficult time with these issues. Ms. Dyer thanked the Village Manager for his response to her letter asking for assistance at the northeast comer of Wolf Road and Kensington Road because it wasn't handicapped accessible. Mr. J anonis stated that work will commence soon. Mary Kay Risler stated that several of the new garbage and recycle bins were delivered to resident without the informational packet included. In fact she is aware of four specific neighbors that did not receive the material. This issue was important to her since she feels that there are many residents that disregard the rules. She recommended that perhaps a sign-off signature should be required when rules are provided. David Schein inquired as to why the "Jam Lady" was no longer present at the Farmers Market. Mr. Janonis explained that the honey she was selling did not meet some of the health requirements. However, the rest of her goods were welcome, but she elected not to return to the Farmers Market. Mr. Schein stated that there was a town home complex near his residence that have several newspapers gathering outside because some of the units are vacant. Mr. Janonis stated that he would follow-up. Donna Bayma indicated that someone cut off a significant number of branches off of a tree in her front yard on June 11, 2006. She called our police department and registered a complaint and wants some follow-up information from the department. Ms. Bayma also indicated that there are cars left on the street overnight in her neighborhood. The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 AM. }- -~ ~. ~~.ve.--C Respectfully Submitted, Michael J. Figolah Fire Chief