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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/14/2009 CWC minutes TRUSTEES Paul Wm. Hoefert Arlene A. Juracek A. John Korn John J. Matuszak Steven S. Polit Michael A. Zadel VILLAGE MANAGER Michael E. Janonls MAYOR Irvana K. Wilks Mount Prospect VILLAGE CLERK M. Lisa Angell Phone: 847/392-6000 Fax: 8471392-6022 {IIlIllO. mountpTOIiPect.ori Village of Mount Prospect 50 South Emerson Street, Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 MINUTES COFFEE WITH COUNCIL Saturday, March 14, 2009 Community Center, Village Hall The meeting convened at 9:02 a.m. Village Board members present were Mayor Wilks and Trustees Zadel and PoUt (arrived at 10:20 A.M.). Representing staff was Assistant Village Manager Dave Strahl and Finance Director David Erb. Residents in Attendance Carol Tortorello Jim Chylik Tom Tezky Laura Mahrenholz Kyle Romberg Daniel Milewski Tom Rogers Betty Hanning Derek Steinweg David Schein Aleza Moore South Elmhurst Avenue Locust Aspen Drive Dresser Barberry Lane Waverly Place Robin Lane Pima Lane Na-Wa-Ta Avenue Pawnee Lane 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, South Elmhurst - Ms. Tortorello had general questions regarding the current state of the economy and asked whether staff was monitoring spending and looking for opportunities to cut costs. She also inquired about Village policy for PW vehicles idling while parked. Finance Director Erb provided an update on what staff was doing to monitor revenues and expenditures during this economic slowdown. The question regarding idling Village vehicles would be referred to Public Works. Jim Chylik, Locust - Mr. Chylik asked whether there was an opportunity for the Village to have public access channels with satellite television providers. He also inquired about the upcoming local elections. His final question had to do with the list of streets that were to be completed in this year's street resurfacing program. Staff informed Mr. ChyUk that someone from the Public Works Department would get back to him on the street listing. Thomas Tezky - Mr. Tezky acknowledged receiving a notice from Code Enforcement for needed repairs on his home. He noted that the work was in progress and that the problem will be addressed. Mr. Tezky also informed the Village of a mailing he received from Cook County with incorrect owner information listed. It was suggested that he contact the County directly to have them update their records. Laura Mahrenholz, Aspen Drive - Ms. Mahrenholz brought forward an issue she and her neighbors were having with flooding from recent rains. She shared pictures of water collecting in their backyards. Village Public Works staff had been out to inspect the property. Ms. Mahrenholz was informed that the drainage issues resulted from clogged storm sewers. Since the sewers belong to the Illinois American Water System she would need to contact their offices for this work. The Village is not able to perform work on this private water system. Staff would place a call to Illinois American Water on her behalf. Kyle Romberg, Dresser - Mr. Romberg read in the Village newsletter an article regarding property maintenance codes for maintaining compost piles. He had questions on compliance with Village Code. General discussion followed. Staff was able to address his concerns. Daniel Milewski, Barberry Lane - Mr. Milewski is a member of the Youth Commission and was in attendance to observe. He was charged with bringing back what he learned to the next Youth Commission meeting. Betty Hanning, Robin Lane - Ms. Hanning requested help in addressing a water drainage issue on her and adjacent properties. Ms. Hanning stated that the problems became more apparent when a neighboring property placed an addition to their house and re-graded the surrounding yard. After some discussion it was decided that the Village would send out Public Works staff to look at the property and determine what the issues are. Derek Steinweg, Pima Lane - Mr. Steinweg is a member of the Youth Commission and was in attendance to observe. He was charged with bringing back what he learned to the next Youth Commission meeting. David Schein, Na-Wa-Ta Avenue - Did not have anything to bring to the group. Tom Rogers, Waverly Place - Did not have anything to bring to the group, but was interested in becoming involved on a committee of the Village. Was directed by the Mayor to submit an application for future consideration, but that there were no open committee positions at the time. Aleza Moore, Pawnee Lane - Ms. Moore left before being called for her questions/comments. Mayor Wilks asked if there was any further business for the good of the Village. Hearing none the meeting was adjourned at 10:37 a.m. J~t:?, C/L-. Respectfully Submitted, David O. Erb Director of Finance