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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/11/2009 CWC minutes MINUTES COFFEE WITH COUNCIL SATURDAY, APRIL 11,2009 9:00 A.M. COMMUNITY CENTER, VILLAGE HALL, 50 SOUTH EMERSON STREET Mayor Irvana Wilks called the meeting to order at 9:00 am. Village Trustees present were Paul Hoefert, Arlene Juracek, John Mutuszak and Steve Polit. Representing Village Staff were Village Manager Michael Janonis and Director of Public Works Glen Andler. Residents in Attendance Ken Koeppen Mal Holec Carol Tortorello Steve Vanarsdale Thomas Tezky Erich Wohlgemuth Bruce Nejdl Jason Malinowski Adam Malinowski Matt Wohlgemuth Jeff Nejdl Matt Gibbons Becky K viz Frank Fulton Jim Chylik Paul Wood Eric Wood Aleza Moore Brady Roscoe David Schein Christy Watychowicz Jim Uszler Louis Gibbons Linneman Rd. Quince S. Elmhurst Ave. Can Dota N. School S. Wille MacArthur Eastwood Eastwood S. Wille MacArthur Eastwood S. Hatlen Can Dota Locust N. Maple N. Maple Pawnee Hemlock Na Wa Ta Wa Pella S. Elm Eastwood Coffee with Council Minutes 4-11-09 Page 2 of4 Mayor Wilks opened the meeting with general remarks and then had everyone in attendance do self introductions. Ken Koeppen, Linneman Rd. - Mr. Koeppen wanted to let Public Works know there are two utility trenches on the curve of Linneman Rd. that have settled and need repair. Mr. Andler said he would follow up with the contractor to repair the trenches. Mal Holec, Quince Ln. - Mr. Holec wanted to thank the Village Board for all their efforts and asked if more information about the Village's Community Connections Center could be distributed to all Mount Prospect residents. Mayor Wilks gave a brief overview of The Center and agreed to get more information out to our residents as more details of The Center are finalized. Carol Tortorello, S. Elmhurst Ave. - Ms. Tortorello requested an update on the Triangle Development. Mr. Janonis stated that the development is still on hold and until the development resumes there are plans to add additional parking and landscaping on the empty lots. Steve Vanarsdale, S. Can Dota. - Mr. Vanarsdale wanted to thank Public Works for all their help in coming up with a solution to his rear yard flooding problem. Mr. Andler informed Mr. Vanarsdale that Public Works is finalizing the plans and specifications for this year's rear yard drainage program and a contract should be awarded by late May. Plans will include constructing rain gardens and drain tile system to remove ponding water from resident's rear yard and Mr. Vanarsdale yard is on this year's list. Thomas Tezky, N. School- Mr. Tezky is concerned about a very large dog at 22. S. Maple that tries to jump over the fence every time he walks by on the sidewalk. Mr. Tezky also requested help in filling out paperwork for the State of Illinois to get his drivers license reinstated. Mr. Janonis told Mr. Tezky to contact the Village's Human Services department on the second floor ofthe Village Hall and they would help him. Erich Wohlgemuth, S. Wille; Bruce Nejdl, MacArthur; Jason Malinowski, Eastwood; Paul Wood, N. Maple - Mr. Nejdl came to Coffee with Council to present the first Lego League Team from Lincoln Jr. High. Team members include: Adam Malinowski, Jeff Nejdl, Matt Gibbons, Matt Wohlgemuth and Eric Wood. Mr. Nejdl wanted the Village Board to know this Lego Team placed 2nd in the State and will be representing Mount Prospect and the State of Illinois at the US Open Championship Competition in Dayton, Ohio. The Village Board congratulated all the Lego Team members on their great accomplishment. The team also offered to make a 5 minute presentation after the meeting on their Rain Garden Report. Mr. Nejdl also asked about the delay for the Randhurst redevelopment. Mr. Janonis responded that currently there is about a two month delay because of details with existing leases with some of the remaining businesses. The developer Casto has the financing and they are still planning on opening summer of2010. Coffee with Council Minutes 4-11-09 Page 3 of 4 Becky Kviz, S. Hatlen - Ms. Kviz is very concerned about construction going on at 101 S. Hatlen (S.E. Corner of Grinde1 and Hatlen). This construction has been going on for over two years. There is currently a large dumpster full to the top that has been there for months. Also, the construction site is not completely secured by fencing and she is concerned about the safety of the neighborhood children. Mr. Janonis will follow up on this issue with the Village's Community Development Department. Ms. K viz also expressed her concerned about increased traffic and speeding on Central Rd. Mr. Janonis will turn this over to the Village's Traffic Unit for some selected enforcement. Frank Fulton, Can Dota - Mr. Fulton is a neighbor of Mr. Vanarsdale and just came to observe. Jim Chylik, Locust - Mr. Chylik was disappointed that he did not receive information about all the candidates prior to this years election. Mayor Wilks told Mr. Chylik it was the candidate's responsibility to do that, not the Village's. Aleza Moore, Pawnee Lane - Ms. Moore is a new homeowner in Mount Prospect and needs to replace the roof on her home and other things. What does she need to do? Mr. Janonis told her to put together a list of repairs she is planning and got to the Village's Community Development Department and they will advise her on any required permits. Ms. Moore also asked if the Village could assist her in getting her apartment deposit back from the landlord of the Mansions. Mr. Janonis told her it was doubtful she will get it back but she should contact our Community Development Department who can advise her on landlord/tenant issues. Ms. Moore is a translator and interpreter and offered her services to the Village for the Community Connections Center. Brady Roscoe, Hemlock - Mr. Roscoe is long time resident and is concerned about the number of homes in his neighborhood that have large amounts of junk stored all around the outsides of them. People are also storing their recycling and garbage carts in front of their homes. Mayor Wilks asked Mr. Roscoe to provide staff with a list of addresses and we will follow up on any property maintenance issues. David Schein, Na Wa Ta - Mr. Schein supports the use of rain gardens and rain barrels and suggests Public Works sell rain barrels at their Public Works Open House next month. Public Works will contact Mr. Schein about contacts for purchasing rain barrels. Trustee Juracek also suggested Public Works contact the Garden Club who has also indicated an interest in selling rain barrels. Christy Watychowicz - Mrs. Watychowicz suggested that the Village Board should consider filling vacancies on the various Boards and Commissions with representatives from the younger population (25-40 years old) of the Village. Does the Village publicize openings on these Boards and Commissions prior to them being filled? Mayor Wilks responded that there is information about the Village's Boards and Commissions on the Village's website. Coffee with Council Minutes 4-] 1-09 Page 4 of4 Jim Uszler, S. Elm - Mr. Uszler had nothing to say. Louis Gibbons, Eastwood - Mr. Gibbons left before his turn to speak. The meeting was adjourned at 11: 11 am. H:\Admmistration\ADMIN\COFFEE W COUNCIL\COFFEE W COUNCIL MINUTES 4-II-09.DOC