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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8. MEETING NOTICES 9/21/04 MAYOR Gerald L. Farley TRUSTEES Timothy J. Corcoran Paul Wm. Hoefert Richard M. Lohrstorfer Michaele W. Skowron Irvana K. Wilks Michael A. lade! VILLAGE MANAGER Michael E. Janonis VILLAGE CLERK Velma W. Lowe Mount Prospect Village of Mount Prospect 50 South Emerson Street Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT FINANCE COMMISSION CANCELLATION NOTICE THE FINANCE COMMISSION MEETING SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 23, 2004 HAS BEEN CANCELLED Phone: (847) 392-6000 Fax: (847) 818-5336 TDD: (847) 392-6064 Mount Prospect Sister Cities Commission 100 South Emerson Street Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 (847) 392-6000 AGENDA SISTER CITIES COMMISSION September 23, 2004 Village Hall - Community Center *(see be/ow)* 50 S. Emerson Street 5:30 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER II. OLD BUSINESS A. Foundation/Fundraising Issue B. Thanksgiving in October Banquet Report - Carole Bloomquist C. 4th of July Parade - Report D. Spring Event -Irvana Wilks E. Sèvres trip to Mount Prospect in 2005 F. Other Committee Reports III. NEW BUSINESS A. Peace Pole Move to New Village Hall B. Winter Parade C. Other Business IV. ADJOURNMENT NEXT MEETNG: Dec. 16, 2004 * Enter the new Village Hall (50 S. Emerson) through the Main Entrance (Emerson Street side). MOUNT PROSPECT SISTER CITIES COMMISSION Minutes June 17,2004 Members Present: Tokiko BJaine Carole Bloomquist Larry O'Urso Lit Floras Melanie Karscn Dorothy Kucera Paul Seils Judy Thome Adelaide Thulin Fred Thulin Rachel Toeppcn Members Absent: None Guests: BilJ BJaine Staff Liaison: Maura EI Metennani The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. Judy Thome reported on the Mount Prospect Community Band trip to Sèvres. She shared the schedule of activities and said that 25 famiJies were hosting. The band gave three perfonnances, mostly American music, big band. She invited the Commission members to attend band summer concerts (see attached). Carole Bloomquist reported on gifts that she and Janice Farley had purchased for the band to take over to give to the host families and other Sèvres officials. They purchased candles in heart shaped container with the Vi1Jage seal engraved on the top, and a silver box also engraved in the same way. These gifts were for the Sèvres officials. For the host famiIies, they purchased flashlights, tins of candy and also gave postcards, pens and a pin. Carole Bloomquist gave an update on the 4th of July parade. They were considering a smalJer vehicle was provided to carry the peace pole model. It would have banner reading Mount Prospect Sister Cities Commission and Sister Cities - Mount Prospect/Sèvres. Staff would provide flyers explaining the Sister Cities Commission to be passed out. Carole Bloomquist reported on the October 28 Thanksgiving in October banquet. The banquet would be held at the Avalon again this year. The cost for tickets will be $30. She guaranteed a minimum of 200 people. Rachel Toeppen is in charge of decorations. Paul Seils said that Busse Flowers would donate the table an-angements. Leo Floras would handle the P.R. for the banquet. Kings Players wi1J perform. We will notify SèvTes about the banquet to let them know about it. Bill Blaine mentioned that there might be a student exchange through District 214 possibly this fall. Rachel Toeppen reported that the quilting hrroup is working on a quilt to exchange with Sènes. They are planning on making notecards with a picture of it. Bill Blaine suggested making notecards of the church banner also. Both of these items could be considered for a potential fundraiser. Larry D'Urso reported on the Sister Cities International Sustainable Development Grant Program. The program gives a boost, a step up to communities in need toward long term improvement. The program provides $5,000 matching grant (the sister cities would collect the matching funds). He suggested that this program may not be appropriate for our relationship with Sèvres, but maybe would be feasible to partner with other communities. Or the Commission could partner with Sè\TeS to assist their Sister City in Romania. The application deadJine is in February. It was suggested that we discuss this project with Sèvres to see if they would be interested. Melanie Karsen translated Le SèvTien, which featured an article about the Band visit. Rachel Toeppen repOlied on the Sister Cities State convention in Hanover Park. Next year, the convention wi]] be held in Dixon, IL on April 8 and 9. She also attended a fair in Hoffman Estates, which was hosting a deJegation from their sister city, AngouJem, France. The fair featured products from Angoulem. BiB Blaine reported that Karen Rogers, the principal of Prospect High School was prepared to accept 5-6 students to visit the school and sight seeing. Prospect High School was planning to send a group to Sèvres during Spring break next year. Dorothy Kucera reported that she had submitted the Orchestre Visit program to Sister Cities International for an award, but it had not been selected. The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.rn. tfHTH)W'laJ hen at L ns """, 1; {., . ~...de ~, , - t ~'eøt Bring your Blanket or L:nv , Chair. }(ids Gan e )" the (H park ;¡nd ayg rH-jfí;;P !n cEtse of ra¡rL c~Gncerts rnove Fnslde OilS center gy rn i If. L f: t ~' ~ Fur "",[;1(' ¡Ê~fü¡m;:,ti(}n. pìe;¿:¡;;e Can the Me Prüspect FBV~.; ¡J~,;.trlct. S¡:'c.n;:.:/i 7.;340 Sister Cities International Sustainable Development Program As per my assignment from the Sister Cities Commission meeting of March 18, 2004, I have researched the SCI Sustainable Development Program and am submitting this report. First of all, I must state that as of our meeting on March 18th, we had already missed the proposal submission deadline by nearly three weeks, proposals were due to SCI by February 27, 2004. So it is a moot point for this year but, if they offer the grants again next year (and I'm still waiting to hear from Matthew Corso at SCI as to whether or not they'll do this again but my guess is they will), we have time to prepare should we decide to proceed. The SCI Sustainable Development Program is an outgrmvth of efforts by the United Nations to stimulate partnerships that will assist in developing and executing programs that will enable localities and/or countries to improve their social and economic conditions and develop the resources to enable them to sustain and build upon it after the program is over. SCI-SDP provides a wealth of information and links to other very informative web sites via the SCI web page (many hundreds of pages of information are available, along with SCI employees, to help member sister cities with their projects). SCI-SDP has a variety of areas where initiatives can be made including: Good Governance (public administration, public-private partnerships, emergency preparedness, human rights, etc.), Economic Development (tourism, entrepreneurship, technology, land use, transportation, downtown redevelopment, etc.), Energy Systems (renewable energy, clean energy, technology, etc.), Health (nutrition, HIV/AIDS, child health, etc.), Clean Water (safe drinking water, watershed protection, waste water treatment and management, water quality, water conservation, etc.), Environmenta! Protection (open space, parks, air quality, etc.) Social Development (poverty alleviation, affordable housing, basic education, art and culture, etc.). Under the terms of the grants offered by SCI-SDP, a participating Sister City member must do the following: Partner with private sector and/or public agencies to develop and execute a program. Provide local funds to match the amount of the grant (assumption is corporate giving, fund-raising, etc.). Submit periodic financial and narrative reports to SC¡ providing a financial accounting and an update on progress toward goals. I'm assuming that since the Sister Cities Commission is part of the Village government, the Village Finance Office would be responsible for the financial reports. The Commission would be responsible for the narrative reports. Both reports would be submitted as a package and must meet SCI deadlines. Submit reports and other information on the project to SCI electronically via the SCI website. What will the Mount Prospect Sister Cities Commission need to do to undertake such a project? Some of the activities will include: Develop partnerships with our sister city, local private and public sector businesses and agencies and other parties who are interested and willing to work on and provide resources for such a project. Another aspect of partnership could be to investigate the possibHities of forming a cooperative effort with neighboring communities which could expand local resources. Establish a task force to plan, develop and execute a project. Decide on a project within the scope of the SCI-SDP areas listed above. Apply and receive a SCI-SDP grant. Solicit and receive matching funds. Expenses could include: Travel and living expenses for experts sent abroad to provide advice and consultation (hopefully their employers wH! continue to pay them). Travel and living expenses for bringing people here for training and development activities. Assistance with purchasing, shipping and instamng technology, machinery, supplies, training; expertise, etc. depending on the nature of the project. Go to work and accomplish the goals while adhering to the requirements of the grant. The Sister Cities International Sustainable Development Project is a very important, worthwhile and ambitious effort at building bridges within the local and global communities. Its intent is to bring assistance to those who need support in their goals of improving life in their localities. A sustainable development project will require much effort to raise the funds, provide the expertise and resources and to keep the project going in order to fulfill its goals. If the resources are available and it is well organized and staffed with dedicated corporate and individual people, it can bring positive results. Respectfully submitted by: j!ø~- Lawrence A. D'Urso Mount Prospect Public Library June 17, 2004 III. IV. V. VI. MAYOR Gerald L. Farley VILLAGE CLERK Velma W. Lowe VILLAGE MANAGER Michael E. Janonis TRUSTEES Timothy J. Corcoran Paul Wm. Hoefert Richard M. Lohrstorfer Michaele Skowron Irvana K. Wilks Michael A. Zadel Village of Mount Prospect Community Development Department 50 South Emerson Street Mount Prospect, illinois 60056 Phone: Fax: TDD: 847/818-5328 847/818-5329 847/392-6064 AGENDA MOUNT PROSPECT PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING LOCATION: Mount Prospect Village Hall 50 S. Emerson Street Mount Prospect, IL 60056 MEETING DATE & TIME: Thursday September 23,2004 7:30 p.m. I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 26, 2004 MEETING . PZ-36-02: 531 S. Douglas Avenue (Rezone & Subdivision) . PZ-26-04: 100 S. School Street (Variations & Development Code Exception) . PZ-31-04: 720 E. Rand Road / Frankies Fast Food (Electronic Message Board Sign) . PZ-33-04: 1660 Feehanville Drive / Met1ife (Location of Wall Sign) . PZ-35-04: 217 N. Owen Street / Chencinski Residence (Porch) OLD BUSINESS: A. PZ-26-04 / 100 S. School Street / Variations (parking and bulk regulations) / St. Paul Lutheran Church. NOTE: This case is Village Board Final. (Continued to October 28, 2004) NEW BUSINESS: A. PZ-37-04 / 624 W. Bunting Lane / McAllister Residence / Conditional Use (unenclosed porch). NOTE: This case is Planning & Zoning Commission Final. B. PZ-38-04 / Lake Park Village / 1500 S. Busse Road / Conditional Use (Final Plal1l1ed Unit Development & reliefffom Village Code regulations). NOTE: This case is Village Board Final. QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS: . PZ-29-04: 100 S. Emerson Street - ¡Sf Reading was August 17th; Board approved on September ih. PZ-36-02: 531 S. Douglas Avenue - ¡Sf Reading was September ih; 2nd reading scheduled for September 2 ¡Sf. . ADJOURNMENT Any individual who would like to attend this meeting, but because of a disability needs some accommodation to participate, should contact the Community Development Department at 50 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL 60056, 847-392-6000, Ext. 5328, TDD #847-392-6064. MAYOR Gerald L. Farley VILLAGE MANAGER Michael E. Janonis TRUSTEES Timothy J. Corcoran Paul Wm. Hoefert Richard M. Lohrstorfer Michaele W. Skowron Irvana K. Wilks Michael A. Zadel VILLAGE CLERK Velma W. Lowe Phone: (847) 392-6000 Fax: (847) 392-6022 TDD: (847) 392-6064 Village of Mount Prospect 50 South Emerson Street Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 MINUTES COFFEE WITH COUNCIL Saturday, August 14, 2004 1st Floor Community Center The meeting was convened at 9:00 a.m. Those present were Trustees Tim Corcoran and Michaele Skowron. Representing staff was Village Manager Mike Janonis and Finance Director David Erb. Residents in Attendance Lee Williams Katy Hanson Bert Hanson John Trutwin Nancy Trutwin John Franczyk Dol1l1a Franczyk Dan Harvey Carol Tortorello Margaret Lal1l1en Alan Kidston David Schein Nick Honcharuk, Jr. 70 N. Albert 103 Eastwood 103 Eastwood 20 S. Main 20 S. Main 20 S. Main #603 20 S. Main #603 999 N. Elmhurst Avenue 223 S. Elmhurst Avenue 999 N. Elmhurst Avenue 5 W. Central #312 512 NaWaTa Trail 11 S. Wille Street #506 Trustee Corcoran opened the meeting with general remarks and introduced Trustees and staffin attendance. Corcoran then moved to the resident portion of the meeting. Dan Harvey (Costco Manager), 999 N. Elmhurst Road: Mr. Harvey provided an update on progress ofthe Costco construction. Mr. Harvey stated that the expected date of opening was October 13 with a VIP party scheduled for October 12. Costco is expected to hire 120 people for the opening. Lee Williams, 70 N. Albert: Mr. Williams came to CWC to keep abreast of current events in the Village. Katy and Bert Hanson, 103 Eastwood: The Hanson's came to CWC to provide an update on the ongoing situation they have with their neighbor involving the painting and repair of cars. The Hanson's had not reported subsequent incidents of this activity to the police since their first report in 2003. Trustee Corcoran recommended that they do so as it will be the only way to stop the illegal activities from continuing. John and Nancy Trutwin 20 S. Main and John and Donna Franczyk, 20 S. Main Street: The Trutwins and the Franczyks are Officers of the Residences Condo Association. Their concern was the availability of overnight parking for owners and guests. The condo owners requested overnight parking and relaxation of the 2-hour parking limit for certain public parking areas adjacent to the condos, including the parking deck. Mr. Janonis stated that no changes would be made to the parking until a master-parking plan was developed. Mr. Janonis expected the master parking plan to be completed after 1 year. Trustees Corcoran and Skowron commented and suggested this item be placed on the agenda for a future Committee of the Whole meeting. Carol Tortorello, 223 S. Elmhurst Avenue: Ms. Tortorello commented on the Blood Drive and the Block Party. Ms. Tortorello also spoke on two items in the newspaper. The first was regarding "pocket bikes" and how they should be included in any ordinance restricting their use within the village (scooter ordinance in particular). The second item dealt with the new segway transportation vehicle and how they were going to be regulated. Margaret Lannen, 999 N. Elmhurst Road: Ms. Lal1l1en provided an update on activities at Randhurst. Her comments were brief, as Mr. Harvey from Costco had shared information earlier in the meeting regarding redevelopment at the Mall. David Schein, 512 N a W aTa Trail: Mr. Schein had several positive comments on the new Village Hall. Mr. Schein suggested that opportunities be provided the youth for gathering in the Community Center. Mr. Schein commented on the proposed per diem rates brought to the Village Board at the August Committee of the Whole meeting. Mr. Schein provided Mr. Janonis per diem rates used by the Federal Government and which can be accessed by going to the Istgov.gov website. Nick Honcharuk, Jr., 11 S. Wille Street: Mr. Honcharuk commented on the parking situation at the Residences development. Mr. Honcharuk was advised of the plans for a master-parking plan for all downtown village parking and the matter would be looked into further. Trustee Corcoran thanked everyone for attending and adjourned the meeting at 10:40 a.m. DOE/lb H :\ADMN\Administration\Dave Correspondence\CWC 8-14-04.doc