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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/10/2009 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. Janonis MAYOR Irvana K. Wilks Mount Prospect 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, October 10, 2009 Community Center, Village Hall The meeting convened at 9:00 a.m. Village Board members present were Mayor Irvana Wilks, Trustee Arlene Juracek, and Trustee Steve Polit. Representing Staff was Assistant Village Manager Dave Strahl and Community Development Director Bill Cooney. Residents in Attendance Walter Szymczak Carol Tortorello Lisa Pacini Rich and Carol Huff Roger Kruse Kimberly Skic David Schein Steve Van Arsdale Millie Trapani Isabell Stevens Jill Burges Jeanette White Julie Filipic Patti Karlovitz Mary Larson Thomas Tezky Eastwood Avenue Elmhurst Avenue Elmhurst Avenue Oakwood Drive Louis Street Owen Street Na-Wa-Ta Avenue Can Dota Avenue Pine Street Pine Street Pine Street Pine Street Pine Street Elmhurst Avenue Elmhurst Avenue School Street Mayor Wilks opened the meeting with general remarks and introduced the Trustees in attendance. Mayor Wilks then moved to the resident portion of the meeting. Walter Szymczak, Eastwood Avenue - Mr. Szymczak inquired about the status of the vacant lot immediately north of the post office on Elmhurst Avenue. He stated that the office building was recently demolished and the lot is currently unimproved. Mr. Cooney stated a demolition permit was issued to the property owner for the work that was Coffee with Council Minutes October 10, 2009 Page 1 of3 completed. At this point, no official plans have been submitted. He surmised that one logical possibility would be for the post office to purchase the property to provide additional parking since they lack parking on their current property. Carol Tortorello, Elmhurst Avenue - Ms. Tortorello inquired on the status of the emergency information boxes that were to be distributed throughout the community. Mr. Strahl stated all the boxes have been purchased and are currently at the Public Works facility. He is finalizing agreements with the various property owners where all the boxes will be located. Lisa Pacini, Elmhurst Avenue, and neighbors - Ms. Pacini stated she lives next to a neighbor who operates a feral cat colony on their property. She stated they have had several problems with the cats throughout the years, and currently these problems have been ongoing. She stated the problems include the cats defecating on neighbors' properties, damaging lawn furniture, and other wild animals eating the cat food that is provided on the colony's property. There was general discussion about the pros and cons of permitting feral cat colonies. It was concluded that this matter should be discussed further at a future Committee of a Whole Meeting. Mr. Cooney stated that his Staff would continue to work with Ms. Pacini and the neighbors to address nuisance issues. Rich Huff, Oakwood Drive - Mr. Huff stated that he has had an ongoing dispute with his neighbor regarding a berm that was constructed on the neighbor's property. He stated that the Village Engineering Staff had been out on the site to review the situation. A resolution was agreed upon to remove the berm and improve the drainage at the home. He stated a majority of the work has been done however the drainage issue was not completely addressed. He was hoping for additional assistance from Staff. Mr. Strahl stated that he would forward this matter to Engineering to ensure a final agreeable solution was achieved. Roger Kruse, Louis Street - Mr. Kruse said he wanted to thank the Public Works department for addressing a problem on Louis Street regarding dirt from a construction project. He inquired about the curb bump out at the intersection of Prospect Avenue and William Street. He stated that the bump out was much larger than what has typically been installed along Prospect Avenue. Trustee Polit stated that this particular bump out was installed as a traffic calming measure as Prospect Avenue is very wide at that location. Mr. Kruse then inquired about the status of the empty lot at the southwest corner of Prospect and William. Mr. Cooney stated that that project was currently on hold and that staff is monitoring the site to make sure it is maintained. Mr. Kruse then inquired about the former Hitz Lithograph property at Central Road and Busse Road. Mr. Cooney stated that the proposed project to convert the building to a community center was withdrawn and the property is currently for sale. Kimberly Skic, Owen Street - Ms. Skic said she wanted to stop by to let the board know that she recently completed the C.E.R.I. Training class through the Fire Department and had positive comments about employees that ran the program. Coffee with Council Minutes October 10, 2009 Page 2 of3 David Schein, Na-Wa-Ta Avenue - Mr. Schein stated he was attending to listen to others. He wanted to inform the Village of some grants that were available for rain gardens through the Illinois Conservation Foundation. Mr. Cooney said Staff would investigate the potential for the grants. Steve Van Arsdale - Can Dota Avenue - Mr. Van Arsdale provided positive comments about the Village's efforts to address budget concerns and still be able to provide top notch services. He stated his history with the Village has always been positive and the Village Board has always been very responsive to any concerns raised by residents. The meeting was adjourned at 11 :00 a.m. Respectfully Submitted, Bill Cooney Director of Community Development Coffee with Council Minutes October 10,2009 Page 3 of3