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MOUNT PROSPECT PLAN COMMISSION
Revised Minutes
July 18, 2001
CALL TO ORDER:
The regular meeting of the Mount Prospect Plan Cormmssion was called to order by Vice-Chairman Matt Sledz at
7:05 p.m. at the Village Hall, 100 South Emerson Street, Mount Prospect, Illinois.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Matt Sledz, Vice-Chairman
Gary Grouwinkel
Carol Tortorello
Edwin Janus
Bill Reddy
Village Staff Present: Michael Blue, AICP, Deputy Director of Community Development
Nicole Roberts, Neighborhood Planner
Suzaune Mast, Long Range Planner
Others in Attendance: Donald S. Craig, resident
Donald Craig, resident
Jim Craig, resident
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Vice-Chairman Sledz asked for comments or changes to the minutes. There were no
changes to the minutes. Carol Tortorello moved to approve the minutes from the June 20, 2001 Plan Commission
meeting and Edwin Janus seconded the motion. The minutes were approved by a voice vote of 3-0. Vice-Chairman
Sledz asked staff to present the subdivisions.
SUBDIVISION:
PC-02-01 Manghan Subdivsion 801 Cathy Lane
Petitioner: Mr. & Mrs. Robert Manghan
Staff: Suzaune Mast, Long Range Planner
In this case, the petitioner is seeking to create one lot of record by consolidating thek existing lot with a portion of
vacated Dresser Drive directly adjacent to the lot. The village vacated Dresser Road in 1997 when plans for a
walkway were dropped. The petitioners have built an addition over the original lot line. The plat merely updates
public records. Staff recommended approval. The plat was approved 5-0.
PC-12-01 Craig Subdivision 301-3 S. Douglas
Petitioner: Mr. Donald S. Craig Property Owner: Mr. Donald Craig
Staff: Suzmme Mas6, Long Range planner
Here the petitioner is seeking to create one lot of record by consolidating two lots. The owner has plans to build a
home, which may go over the property line. Staff recommended approval. The applicant described the background
of this case (and the next). He noted that this was originally a four lot subdivision, but they decided to build homes
for family members on the lots which called for consolidation. The plat was approved 5-0.
PC-13-01 Craig 2~ Subdivision 305-7 S. Douglas
Petitioner: Mr. Donald S. Craig Property Owner: Mr. Jim Craig
Staff: Suzarme Mas6, Long Range planner
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The petitioner (who is the same as case PC-12-01) is seeking to create one lot of record by consolidating two lots. A
home is cun'ently under construction on this site. Staff recommended approval. The plat was approved 54).
NEW BUSINESS:
Discussion of CommuniV? Development Block (CDBG) FY 2002 Prelim/nary Funding Recommendatjnne Michael
Blue, Deputy Director of Community Development reviewed HUD's funding decision policies for CDBG funds.
He stated that programs must address the priorities and objectives established in the Village's Five-Year
Consolidated Plan, programs must benefit low-moderate income residents, and groups cannot be denied funding
solely on the basis that they are exclusionary.
Vice-Chairman Sledz opened the public portion of the meeting at 7:35 p.m. He asked Ms. Nicole Roberts to address
the next item of business - FY 2002 Preliminary Funding Recommendations. Ms. Roberts stated that staff prepared
preliminary recommendations for the Plan Commission's discussion. They were based on priorities outlined in the
Village's Five-Year Consolidated Plan, applications for funds, and past performance of agencies that have
previously received CDBG funds. Viee-Chairman Sledz asked the Plan Commission for comments on the
prelimiusxy recommendations.
There were discussions by the Plan Commission about the CDBG 2002 proposals, past performances of agencies,
and the funding recommendations that were prepared by staff for the Plan Commission's discussion. Members
reviewed and revised the preliminary funding recommendations that resulted in an increase in funding for several
programs and a reduction for other programs. Members agreed that Claygmund Inc., Summer Adventure, and
Children's Advocacy Center provides invaluable services to the youth of Mount Prospect, and should be awarded
additional funding. Members also agreed upon a reduction in funding for CED& Resoumes for Community Living,
and Resource Center for the Elderly, based on a limited number in the amounts of residents served by these
programs.
Bill Reddy stated that the Learalng for Life program should not be funded due to concerns of discrimination by Boy
Scouts of America based on sexual orientation. There were discussions on whether the program should be funded.
Most of the Plan Commission members agreed with Mr. Reddy's concerns regarding discrimination. The Plan
Commission also agreed that denying funding to the Learning for Life program would not eliminate access for youth
to that particular type of program, given tha~ other programs such as Girls Scouts and the Mentor program provides
similar services to the youth of Mount Prospect. Members agreed that although they denied funding to the Learning
for Life program, the program provides a good service for youth in the Mount Prospect commtmity.
There were concerns about whether funding District 57's "Character Counts" program is an adequate use of CDBG
funds and whether it would violate HUD's policy of benefiting low-moderate income residents. The Plan
Commission requested further clarification fi.om District 57 that will specifically tie the use of CDBG funds into the
low-moderate income areas. Ms. Roberts agreed to contact District 57 for further clarification about the program.
The Plan Commission also discussed the potential benefits of the Girl Scouts program. However, members
requested further clarification of the Girl Scouts program due to tenulnation of a program that they administered in
the Boxwood area a few years ago. Ms. Roberts agreed to contact Girl Scouts for further clarification of the
program.
The Plan ConUmssion recommended an increase in funding for Claygrounfl Inc., Summer Adventure,
Children's Advocacy Center, and Girl Scouts, and a reduction in funding for CED& Resources for Community
Living (RCL), and the Resource Center for the Elderly (RCE).
The recommendation to deny funding to the Learning for Life program was approved by a voice vote of 4-1.
The Plan Commission members agreed to postpone funding recommendation for the "Character Counts" program
until they receive additional information that specifically tie their use of CDBG funds into the low-moderate income
The following is a list of the Plan Commission's Funding Recommendations.
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Administration (VOMP) $47,800 $47,800,
Low/Moderate Projects
1. Single Family Rehab Pragram 155,000 155,00C
2. Public Works Improvements
a. Sidewalk Ramp Project 80,000 80,00C
b. Street Light Project 80,000 80,00C
3. CEDA Northwest Resoume Centel 25,000 25,00C
Public Service Programs
4. Summer Adventure Program 10,00~ 11,700
$. Mentor Program 3,00C 3,000
6. Camp Fire's Boxwood Programs 8,00C 8,000
7. Clayground Ceramics Program 5,00C 6,000
8. Resoumes for Community Living 2,50~ 2,000
9~ Resoume Center for Elderly 2,50(~ 2,000
10. Suburban Pdmary Health Care 9,000 9,000
11. CEDA Transitional Living 4,00(; 2,000
12. Childrens Advocacy Center 1,200 2,500
13. Club Eec Plex MP Park District 3,000 3,000
14. PADS & HOPE NOW 2,500 2,500
IS. B.S.A - Learning for Life 2,500 0
16. Workfome Board 0 0
17. District 57 - Charecter Counts 1,000 1,000
18. Girl Scouts 1,000 2,500
FY 2002 Estimated CDBG Allocation 368,000
FY 2002 Estimated Program Income 75,000
OLD BUSINESS: None
COMMENTS AND OTHXR BUSINESS:
There were no comments or other business.
Vice-Chairman Sledz closed the public session at 8:55 p.m., and moved to adjourn and Edwin Janus seconded the
motion. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the meeting was adjourned.
Michael Blue, AICP, Deputy Director of Community Development
Nicole Roberts, Neighborhood Planner
Suzarme Mas6, Long Range Planner
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