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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/12/2012 CWC MinutesMINUTES VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT COFFEE WITH COUNCIL SATURDAY, MAY 12, 2012 9:00 AM Community Room, Village Hall Meeting convened at 9:05 AM. Those present: Mayor Irvana Wilks, Trustee Paul Hoefert, Trustee Steve Polit, Assistant Village Manager Dave Strahl and Fire Chief John Malcolm. Residents in Attendance: John Elenberger Redwood Drive Walter Szymczak North Eastwood Avenue Frank Carioti South Hi -Lusi Avenue Jan Kent Briarwood Drive Barbara & Steve VanArsdale Can Dota Avenue Michael Hardiman North Willie Street Max Romanowicz East Ardyce Lane Carol Tortorello South Elmhurst Avenue Helen Elk Cedar Lane Thomas Tezky North School Street Mal Holec Quince Lane Nancy Prichard East Golf Road (AH/MPPL) John Elenberger inquired about the Yellow Dot Program. Chief Malcolm gave an overview of the Yellow Dot Program and mentioned the packets can be picked up in the Human Services Department at Village Hall or at www.yellowdotillinois.org The yellow dot program provides important medical information to first responders when they arrive at an accident scene. The yellow dot is placed in the rear window of the vehicle. Walter Szymczak asked about the status of electric aggregation. Mr. Strahl stated that this issue is moving forward and will be going before the Village Board at their next meeting on May 15. The Village is preparing a Request for Proposal (RFP) and hoping to receive bids by June 5. Frank Carioti raised concerns about significant traffic in the alley behind his home. He stated that he appreciates the response from Public Works and the Police Department, but there is still large commercial traffic using the alley. In late February /early March the snow took down a utility pole. The response from ComEd was good but Comcast, AT &T and WOW are still on the old pole, which is sagging. Mr. Carioti stated that he called Comcast and WOW, but they said they couldn't do anything about it. He said he would like the old pole removed and the utilities transferred to the new pole. Mr. Strahl will follow -up with the utility companies. Jan Kent stated that the Village is replacing sod in the Briarwood subdivision, but that an area of 12' x 8' by the flower bed still needs sod. Mr. Strahl advised her to call Public Works to request sod, but that the tree branches need to be cleaned up by Nicor. 1 Barbara and Steve VanArsdale mentioned that they lost a major parkway tree as it was wrapped around gas lines and a water main in the parkway. They commented the Public Works Department did a great job repairing the parkway. Michael Hardiman inquired as to when Willie Street will be repaved. He stated that there is a large pot hole in front of his house. Mr. Strahl advised him to call Public Works regarding the pot hole and to check the Village website for the street resurfacing schedule. Max Romanowicz asked if another food store will be moving into Mount Prospect Plaza now that Garden Fresh is closing. Mr. Strahl stated there are no plans for another grocery store at this time. Mr. Romanowicz raised concerns about the no left turn sign at Rand and Central, which has a left turn signal and a no turn on red at the same intersection. Staff will look in to this and report back. Trustee Hoefert brought up that the exit out of Mount Prospect Plaza on to Rand needs to be changed. Mr. Romanowicz stated that the home at 1201 Ardyce Lane is in poor condition and part of the rear siding and gutter is falling down and asked if the Village could look in to the condition of this home. Staff will follow up on this issue. Helen Elk commended the professionalism of the Mount Prospect Police Department. She also wants the citizens of Mount Prospect to be educated on the issues with ComEd's new smart meters. Ms. Elk wants to be able to opt out of having a smart meter installed on her home. She will call ComEd on this issue. She will bring additional information on smart meters to the next coffee with council meeting. Thomas Tezky mentioned that there are two large evergreens in close proximity to his power lines. He stated that he does not have the resources to cut the trees down, which are only three feet below the lines. Mr. Strahl advised him to call ComEd to come out to determine if they need to be trimmed. Mal Holec asked about the Journal article which referenced a fee change for electric service. Mr. Strahl explained that the Journal article was wrong and gave an overview of the electric aggregation process. Mr. Strahl stated that he could answer any additional specific questions after the meeting. Nancy Prichard, a Mount Prospect Public Library employee, stated that there is a blind spot at the entrance of the parking deck. She asked whether parking spots 34, 65 and 77 could be marked for compact cars only. Mr. Strahl will look in to this issue. She also indicated that there is an issue enforcing speeding in the parking deck at Village Hall and asked whether the Police Department could follow -up on this. Ms. Prichard also asked who regulates swimming pools and Mr. Strahl advised her to contact Community Development. The meeting was adjourned at 10:40 AM. Respectfully Submitted, John J. Malcolm Fire Chief 2