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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/13/2008 CWC minutes MAYOR VILLAGE MANAGER Irvana K. Wilks Michael E. Janonis TRUSTEES VILLAGE CLERK M. Lisa Angell Timothy J. Corcoran Paul Wm. Hoefert Arlene A. Juracek Phone: 847/392-6000 A. John Korn Fax: 847/392-6022 Steven S. Polit TDD: 847/392-6064 Michael A. Zadel www.mountprospect.org Village of Mount Prospect 50 South Emerson Street, Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 MINUTES COFFEE WITH COUNCIL Saturday, September 13, 2008 Community Center, Village Hall The meeting convened at 9:00 a.m. Village Board members present were Mayor Irvana Wilks, Trustee Paul Hoefert, and Trustee Steve Polit. Representing Staff was Assistant Village Manager Dave Strahl and Community Development Director Bill Cooney. Residents in Attendance Christine Childer School Street Lillian Okilason School Street Kasia Lynch School Street Kumujel Okolisan School Street Derek Steinweg Pima Lane Ken Koeppen Linneman Road Skip Farley Emerson Street Carol Tortorello Elmhurst Avenue Mal Holec Quince Lane Ron Almaria Cottonwood Lane David Schein Na-Wa-Ta Avenue Jim Uzler Elm Street Mayor Wilks opened the meeting with general remarks and introduced Trustee Hoefert, Trustee Polit, and Staff in attendance. Mayor Wilks then moved to the resident portion of the meeting. Christine Childer, Lillian Oklason, Kasia Lynch, Kumujel Okolisan, School Street – Ms. Childer said she and her neighbors were in attendance to discuss concerns with their neighbor located at 216 S. Owen Street. They stated that the owner of this property burns large amounts of wood in an outdoor fireplace. They stated he does this throughout the day and evenings and the smell from the smoke is very annoying to the neighbors. They stated that the owner operates a wood business out of his home and the garage is full of wood. There was general discussion on what is allowed to be burned in outdoor fire pits. The Mayor asked Staff to investigate the matter and address it appropriately. Derek Steinweg, Pima Lane and Daniel Milewski, Barberry Lane – Mr. Steinweg indicated that he was the Chairman of the Youth Commission and that he and Mr. Milewski were in attendance to hear issues that were raised by residents. They indicated that they would report back to the Youth Commission on the matters discussed at the meeting. Ken Koeppen, Linneman Road – Mr. Koeppen stated there are several dead geese at the park at Golf and Linneman Roads. In addition, he inquired if the Village had a recycling program for expired florescent light bulbs. Mr. Strahl informed Mr. Koeppen that he could bring the expired light bulbs to the public works building for disposal. He also said several retailers have programs in place for recycling. Mr. Koeppen said he thought this would be a growing issue as more people use the new light bulbs. Skip Farley, Emerson Street – Mr. Farley inquired about the status of Kensington Road reconstruction and if the Village agreed to the jurisdictional transfer of this right of way. There was general discussion about the status of the improvements. Mayor Wilks advised that the Village was still reviewing the potential long term jurisdictional transfer of this roadway, but that no determination has been made as of this date. Mr. Farley also inquired about modifications to the Rand Road and Mount Prospect Road intersection. He felt it would be appropriate to prohibit right turn movements onto south bound Mount Prospect Road. He said that roadway backed up and prohibited people from being able to pull out of Mount Prospect Plaza. Carol Tortorello, Elmhurst Avenue – Ms. Tortorello inquired about the vacant lot next to Lincoln School. She stated the grass was over eight inches in height. Mr. Cooney indicated he would have Staff investigate and contact the school who currently owns that property. Mal Holec, Quince Lane – Mr. Holec inquired if the Village projections on sales tax revenues for 2008 and 2009 were lowered due to the current economy. He stated that with Randhurst redeveloping the mall and with several vacancies throughout the community that he has concerns with revenues. Mr. Cooney advised that the 2008 sales tax projections were in line with budget and that the Finance Department was projecting a modest decrease in sales tax for 2009 given the current economic situation. Mr. Holec then inquired on the status of Levee 37. The Mayor indicated that she was pleased with the current progress and that funding appeared to be in place for the project. Ron Almaria, Cottonwood Lane – Mr. Almaria stated that he lives in a garden unit at 1101 Cottonwood Lane and he is currently experiencing flooding in his unit. He stated that he has had this problem five times in the last five years and he is frustrated with the response he received from the management company. Mayor Wilks asked Staff to contact the landlord to determine if there was any assistance the Village could provide. Mr. Cooney gave Mr. Almaria his business card and indicated that he would contact him on Monday. 2 avid Schein, Na-Wa-Ta Avenue –Mr. Schein stated given the rain that was ongoing for the last couple of days he still is amazed that people unclog drains and allow water to get into people’s basements. Mr. Schein distributed some literature that other communities had provided their residents that demonstrated what they should and should not do when there are large rains. There was discussion that the Village could put some information in the Village Newsletter regarding this matter. Jim Uzler, Elm Street –Mr. Uzler stated that the Chamber was hosting a debate on the th Constitutional Convention on September 18 at Village Hall, 7:30 PM. He encouraged the Mayor, Trustees, and those in the room to attend the debate on that evening. The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 a.m. Respectfully Submitted, Bill Cooney Director of Community Development 3