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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/14/2010 CWC minutes MAYOR Mount Prospect VILLAGE MANAGER Irvana K. Wilks Michael E. Janonis TRUSTEES VILLAGE CLERK Paul Wm. Hoefert M. Lisa Angell Arlene A. Juracek A. John Korn Phone: 847/392 -6000 John J. Matuszak Fax: 847/392 -6022 Steven S. Polit www.mountprospect.org Michael A. Zadel Village of Mount Prospect 50 South Emerson Street, Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 MINUTES COFFEE WITH COUNCIL Saturday, August 14, 2010 Community Center, Village Hall The meeting convened at 9:03 a.m. Village Board members present were Mayor Wilks, Trustee Hoefert, Trustee Matuszak and Trustee Polit. Representing staff was Village Manager Michael Janonis and Finance Director David Erb. Residents in Attendance Mal Holec Quince Lane Jim Chylik Locust Louis Goodman North School Street Jerry Boldt North School Street Steve Van Arsdale South Can Dota Rich and Carol S. Huff Oakwood Drive Carol Tortorello South Elmhurst Avenue Maria Theisen Dogwood Dan Turenne Boxwood Al Engberg Hopi Betty Nakanishi South See Gwen Mayor Wilks opened the meeting with general remarks and asked for introductions from Trustees, staff and visitors in attendance. Mayor Wilks then moved to the resident portion of the meeting. Mal Holec, Quince Lane — Mr. Holec commented on strategies for preparing the village's budget. Staff provided some background on how the budget is done currently. General discussion followed. Jim Chylik, Locust — Mr. Chylik commented on the village budget and expressed his opinion about protecting police, fire and public works from layoffs. Louis Goodman, North School Street — Mr. Goodman was concerned with the condition of the sidewalk located at 216 N. Elm, where a new house is being built. He was upset with the sidewalk being blocked and causing a safety hazard. Mr. Goodman suggested the village conduct street sweeping following garbage pickup. He thought this was something the village had done in the past. General discussion followed. Jerry Boldt, North School Street — Mr. Boldt reported a concern related to an open drain pipe in the retention pond located at Christian Life Church. He thought that maybe there should be a grate covering the opening. Pictures were shared with village elected officials and staff. Mr. Boldt also mentioned the vinyl inserts that are part of the handicapped sidewalk ramps near Thayer and Maple had come loose. Public Works staff would be asked to look into this matter. Steve Van Arsdale, South Can Dota — Mr. Van Arsdale did not have anything to bring forward. Rich and Carol Huff, Oakwood Drive — The Huffs did not have anything to bring forward. Carol Tortorello, South Elmhurst Avenue — Ms. Tortorello made additional comments about possible budget solutions. Her comments were addressed by staff. Maria Theisen, 500 Dogwood — Ms. Theisen inquired about the process for the return of a permit bond. Staff shared with her the steps for getting the refund. She also asked about plans to install a fence and whether a variance would be needed if the fence exceeded code (5'). Ms. Theisen was informed that a request for variance would be required and that this could be obtained in the Community Development Department. Dan Turenne, Boxwood — Mr. Turenne did not have anything to bring forward. Al Engberg, Hopi — Mr. Engberg made some general budget comments. He mentioned the federal stimulus monies used to develop a village -wide bike plan. Mr. Engberg stated he was not in favor because of restrictions the plan might put on existing cyclist road rights. Mayor Wilks asked if there was any further business for the good of the Village. Hearing none the meeting was adjourned at 10:43 a.m.