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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/09/2002 CWC minutes MINUTES VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT COFFEE WITH COUNCIL SATURDAY, March 9, 2002 9:00 A.M. 2na Floor Conference Room, Village Hall The meeting was convened at 9:00 a.m. Those present representing the Village Board were Mayor Gerald "Skip" Farley, Trustees Timothy Corcoran, Paul Hoefert, Michaele Skowron and Mike Zadel. Representing staff were Village Manager Michael Janonis and Director of Human Services Nancy Morgan. Residents in Attendance: Rodger Kruse Larry Troy Carol Tortorello Mike Gurrie Steve Deluca Ray Rubio Jeanne Engstrom David Schein Dennis Prikkel Dan Robertsted Grace Martinez Charles J Guthrie 515 South Louis Street 1316 South Linneman 223 South Elmhurst Avenue 232 Hatlen 405 North Fairview 412 North Elmhurst 110 North Kenilworth 512 South NaWaTa 1731 Pheasant 520 North Wille Street 520 North Wille Street 1000 East Lincoln Rodger Kruse, 515 South Louis Street. Mr. Kruse raised three concerns with the Timberlane Apartments. The downspouts are producing mud on the sidewalks. Mr. Kruse has been picking up quite a bit of trash on the property; for example, empty oil cans in bushes, bunches of wire coat hangers and large pieces of lumber. He has also noticed many cars parked in the lot without vehicle stickers. The Mayor suggested that the Village invite the owners to the Village to discuss these issues. Mr. Krnse said that he has observed cars turning left from Prospect onto Route 83 and crossing over the yellow painted turn line. This was acknowledged as an on-going concern. Mr. Kruse read in the paper that the Village will be consolidating the computer operations and could not understand how a consolidation would cause the need to hire additional staff. It was explained that sworn pm'sonnel in the police and fire departments will be relieved of computer duties, which will allow them to do the work they have been trained. This is why there would be the need to hire a non-sworn staff member to do these duties. He also wanted to know about community service workers. It was explained that Cook County often has these workers clean up roadways but that the Village does not organize community service work. Larry Troy, 1316 South Linneman, raised a concem regarding renters who live in his duplex complex. The renters park their cars between the buildings on the lawn and now appear to be driving on the lawn causing deep trenches. Toby Roberts, Community Development Department, has been very helpful. The Police Department will be contacted to check up on the parking situation. Mr. Troy also raised an issue about the location of the garbage cans. He believes the renters are placing the cans in the proper location, however, due to the configuration of the duplexes, the garbage cans are right outside his breakfast window. He would like to see the ordinance changed. Changing an ordinance to solve a specific issue is a tricky thing. Bob Roels, Community Development Department, will follow up on this issue. Carol Tortorello, 223 South Elmhurst Avenue, feels the Norwood sign at Central and Route 83 is blocking the sight triangle. The Village is aware of this sign and it is not blocking the sight triangle. However, they do have issues with Norwood regarding all of their signs and the Village will follow up with them. Mrs. Tortomllo also wanted to know if dog runs were allowed, and she was informed that they are allowed. Mike Gurrie, 232 Hatlen is a new resident and is attending to see what was going on in the government. He is looking for a project for which to volunteer. Steve Deluca, 405 North Fairview, is a new resident, and was wondering if the Village was aware that School District 57 is planning on relocating the kindergarten class from Fairview school to Lincoln Junior High. A discussion took place explaining the separation between the Village and the School Districts, and that the Village has no control over the School Districts. Mount Prospect history indicates that classrooms have been moved fi.om one school to another as space needs indicate. The School Board is very approachable, and Mr. Deluca was encouraged to talk with them. He was also concerned that when the weather is good, the cars speed down Fairview Avenue. He was hoping a squad car could be placed on the road to slow down the drivers. He was told that Fairview Avenue is on the selective enforcement list, and the Police Chief would be contacted. Mr. Duluca said that he was not impressed with the garbage pickup in Mount Prospect. There was a general consensus that he had a valid point, and that the company has not been responsive to the Village's complaints. The contract will be coming up and it will be dealt with at that time. Ray Rubio, 412 North Elmhurst, attended today's meeting to see what was going on. He commented that he also sees speeders and police squads, and that the police do a good job. Jeanne Engstrom, 110 North Kenilworth is planning her neighborhood's block party and wanted information on how to schedule the "Blues Mobile," fire engine and squad car. She will be given a form at the end of the meeting. avid Schein, 512 South NaWaTa, wanted to know when the "no exit" went into place at Miller Station and Central. He was told it has always been in place. He then stated that the lettering on Prospect High School's Knights Championship sign was too small. He was told that the Village is working to enhance that comer. He wanted to know the date of the next Safety Commission meeting because he feels the visibility is bad at the intersection of Council Trail and Elmhurst. He complimented the Village's snow removal efforts. He wanted to commend the Village on their effort to begin a Bike Patrol. He suggested that the Village give the Police Department some in-service training on Tourette's syndrome. His daughter has this syndrome, and he felt it would be good for the Police to be informed of its symptoms. Dennis Prikkel, 1731 Pheasant, complimented Bill Cooney and the Planning Division for their work with the new CVS pharmacy. The traffic flows well. The Ace Hardware did a good job with the fence. He raised a concern about the Dunkin Donut development. The Village Manager said that if the area is not built on then it needs to be landscaped. They will meet with the representatives on this issue. Mr. Prikkel has seen many political signs in the parkways. The Village will pull these signs and notify the candidates. Grace Martinez and Dan Robertsted, 520 North Wille Street, are new residents and attended meeting to see what was going on. Charles J. Guthrie, 1000 East Lincoln, wanted to know what power the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) has. It was explained that the ZBA hears cases, and makes rulings on simple cases and makes recommendations for Village approval on more complicated cases. A resident may make an appeal to the Village Board and after that may take the case to court. Mr. Guthrie said that he likes the format of the Coffee with Council. He asked about the purpose of vehicle stickers, which led to a discussion about vehicle taxes and Village taxes in general. He also asked why are some houses are not addressed to the street on which they are located. Houses are addressed to the shortest width of the lot. The meeting was adjourned at 10:55 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Nancy Morgan, LCSW Human Services Director H:NLOU Coffee with Council 3/9/02