HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/09/2008 CWC minutes
AYOR
Irvana K. Wilks
Mount Prospect
VILLAGE MANAGER
Michael E. Janonis
TRUSTEES
Timothy J. Corcoran
Paul Wm. Hoefert
Arlene A. Juracek
A. John Kom
Steven S. Polit
Michael A. Zadel
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VILLAGE CLERK
M. Lisa Angell
Phone: 847/392-6000
Fax: 847/392-6022
TDD: 847/392-6064
www.mountprospect.org
Village of Mount Prospect
50 South Emerson Street, Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
MINUTES
COFFEE WITH COUNCIL
Saturday, August 9,2008
Community Center, Village Hall
The meeting convened at 9:09 a.m. Village Board members present were Mayor Wilks and
Trustees Hoefert and Polit. Representing staff was Village Manager Michael Janonis and
Finance Director David Erb.
Residents in Attendance
Andrew & Doug Baar
Bill Millar
Carol Tortorello
Tom and Chris Psihogios
David Schein
Ken Koeppen
Mike Sweeney
Maple Street
Central Road
South Elmhurst Avenue
Wille Street
Na-Wa-Ta Avenue
South Linneman Road
Golf Road
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.
Andrew and Doug Barr - The Barr brothers were in attendance to earn their "Citizenship in the
Community Merit badge for the Boy Scouts of America.
Bill Millar - Mr. Millar did not have anything to bring forward. He was in attendance to stay in
touch with the current happenings of the Village.
Carol Tortorello, South Elmhurst - Ms. Tortorello had follow-up questions regarding an item
that appeared on the August 5 Village Board meeting agenda having to do with lot coverage
and zoning requirements. Village Board members and staff discussed the options for
compliance and what was needed for the next reading set for August 19. Ms. Tortorello also
asked about a successor for Joe Mitchell Buick which will be closing its doors for business.
Staff shared with the group the reasons for the closing of the business and what options are
available on the site.
Tom and Chris Psihogios, North Wille - The Psihogios' were in attendance to learn how the
Village conducts business. They had questions related to the redevelopment of Randhurst and
the timing of the construction. Staff discussed the timing for construction activity. The
Psihogios' also asked about the Community Appreciation Day held at Arlington Race track and
whether the Village would consider sponsoring such an event. The Mayor stated that at this
time the Village was not considering participating in the Community Appreciation Day program.
Ken Koeppen, South Linneman - Mr. Koeppen had shared some history related to Linneman
Road and the right-of-way that runs up to his property. Mr. Koeppen also mentioned the rough
condition of the road and whether there were plans to repair it in the near future. Staff would
follow up on the status of Linneman repairs.
David Schein, Na-Wa-Ta Avenue - Mr. Schein brought several items to Trustees and staff to
discuss. Mr. Schein mentioned the agenda item on lot coverage and zoning requirements from
the August 5 Village Board Meeting. This item had been discussed in detail earlier in the
meeting. Mr. Schein also brought forward the question of whether a permit was needed to set
off fireworks on Mount Prospect Park District properties. Staff would look into the requirements
for a permit. Mr. Schein also brought up that a sign noting Neighborhood Watch was
unintentionally removed as part of the traffic signage plan for the area surrounding his home.
The sign was located in the 500 block of Na-Wa-Ta. Public Works was going to be notified to
have this sign replaced.
Mike Sweeney, Golf Road - Mr. Sweeney introduced himself to the group and stated that he
was running for elected office (Illinois State Senate, 33rd District). He was sitting in on the
meeting to take in the issues of the community. Mr. Sweeney did not have anything else to
bring forward.
Mayor Wilks asked if there was any further business for the good of the Village. Hearing none
the meeting was adjourned at 10: 18 a.m.
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Respectfully Submitted,
David O. Erb
Director of Finance
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