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MA YOR
[rv~n~ K. Wilks
VILLAGE CLERK
M. USil Angell
Mount Prospect
VILLAGE MANAGER
Mich~el E. )mlOnis
TRUSTEES
['mil Wrn. Hoefert
Arlene A. )ur~cek
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John J. Matllsz~k
Steven S. I'olil
Michael A. Z~del
Phone: 847/392-6000
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Village of Mount Prospect
50 South Emerson Street, Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
MINUTES
COFFEE WITH COUNCIL
Saturday, March 13,2010
Community Center, Village Hall
The meeting convened at 9:05 a.m. Village Board members present were Trustees Hoefert,
Matuszak and Polit. Representing staff was Assistant Village Manager Dave Strahl and
Finance Director David Erb.
Residents in Attendance
Louis Goodman
Carol Tortorello
Jim Chylik
Louis Bowers
Thomas T ezky
Kelly Collins
David Schein
Steve VanArsdale
School Street
Elmhurst Avenue
Locust
Boxwood
School Street
Granger, Indiana
Na-Wa-Ta Avenue
Candota
Trustee Hoefert opened the meeting with general remarks and introduced Trustees and staff in
attendance. Hoefert then moved to the resident portion of the meeting.
Louis Goodman, School Street - Did not have any comments for the group. Mr. Goodman
stated he supported how the Village was being managed and was only in attendance to
observe.
Carol Tortorello, South Elmhurst - Ms. Tortorello did not have anything to bring to the group
and was only in attendance to observe.
Jim Chylik, Locust - Mr. Chylik wanted to compliment the Village on its snow removal efforts.
He asked whether there was an ordinance requiring commercial properties to clear sidewalks of
snow. Mr. Chylik also discussed a situation he experienced at the intersection of Busse and
Magnolia where un-cleared crosswalks created a dangerous condition for pedestrians. General
discussion followed. Staff would take note of his comments for the next snowfall.
Louis Bowers, Boxwood - Mr. Bowers commented on the Village's traffic improvement
program and was pleased with the additional signage that had gone up in his neighborhood. He
also wanted direction on who to contact regarding a neighbors tree which has branches
extending over power lines. Mr. Bowers was instructed to have his neighbor contact ComEdo
Thomas Tezky, School Street - Mr. Tezky did not have anything to bring to the group and was
only there to observe.
Kelley Collins, Granger, IN - Ms. Collins was visiting from out of town and was in attendance
only to observe.
David Schein, Na-Wa-Ta Avenue - Mr. Schein wanted to discuss his experience in mediating
a parking ticket he received. He felt that too many people were involved unnecessarily and
steps in the process could be eliminated by empowering certain Village employees to make
mediation decisions. General discussion followed. Staff will for look for opportunities for
process improvement.
Steve VanArsdale, Candota - Mr. VanArsdale commented on the recent rains the area has
experienced and was pleased to see how well the Village's storm water management system
was able to handle the water run-off.
Trustee Hoefert asked if there was any further business for the good of the Village. Hearing
none the meeting was adjourned at 9:52 a.m.
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Respectfully Submitted,
David O. Erb
Director of Finance