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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/14/2012 CWC MinutesMAYOR ouria Ptsgjc lrvana K. Wilks TRUSTEES Paul Win. Iloefert Arlene A. Juracek A. John Korn John J. MaWszak Steven S. Polit Michael A.Ladel Village of Mount Prospect 50 South Emerson Street, Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 MINUTES COFFEE WITH COUNCIL Saturday, July 14, 2012 Community Center, Village Hall VILLAGE MANAGER Michael E. Janonis VILLAGE CLERK M. Lisa Angell Phone: 847/392 -6000 Fax: 847/392 -6022 unuw.mountprospeckor� The meeting convened at 9:03 a.m. Village Board members present were Mayor Wilks and Trustee Polit. Representing staff was Assistant Village Manager David Strahl and Finance Director David Erb. Residents in Attendance Janice Serafini Kenilworth John Elenberger Redwood Drive Mal Holec Quince Lane Van Arsdale Candota Anita Taylor Burning Bush Jim Chylik Locust Carol Tortorello Elmhurst Avenue Walter Szymczak Eastwood Beverly Doering loka Palma Marshall loka Skip Farley Emerson Molly Woodle loka Linda Brady loka David Brady loka Lewis Goodman School Lewis Bowers Boxwood Guy Woodle loka Sondra Fletcher Elmhurst Road Shawn Cuddy loka Suzanne Gervais Cleveland (A.H.) Carolyn Gerbatsch Walnut (A.H.) John Connolly loka Clare Connolly loka Bob Gonyo loka Barb Gonyo loka Arnold Swiatek loka Anna Swiatek loka Mark Spanier loka Joseph Lakner loka Tom Manion Edward Street Jon Fletcher Emerson Street Sheryl Fletcher Emerson Street Pat Mueller loka Pam Mueller loka 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. Janice Serafini, Kenilworth — Ms Serafini stated concerns with parking situation on the night of July 4 fireworks. Shared with the group that cars were double - parked causing traffic congestion and a potential safety hazard. Staff noted issues and would share with Police Department. John Elenberger, Redwood Drive — Expressed thanks for letter Village to Lutheran Church. Mr. Elenberger also complimented on flower pots in front of village hall. He also talked about the village parking garage shaking as cars entered and exited. Mr. Elenberger was told it was a design feature to add strength /flexibility to structure. Mal Holec, Quince Lane — Mr. Holec had questions regarding electric aggregation. Mr. Strahl shared information, FAQ's, and a program status with the group. Mr. Holec also asked a question regarding the redevelopment of Menards and Aldi parcels. Lastly, Mr. Holec wanted to know how to handle a skunk problem he is having. General discussion followed. Steve VanArsdale, Candota — Did not have any issues to bring to group. Wanted to know who to notify regarding a parkway tree in front of his house that is not leafing out. Mr. VanArsdale was directed to contact the Public Works — Forestry Department. Anita Taylor, Burning Bush — Ms. Taylor had questions regarding electric aggregation that were answered by Mr. Strahl. Jim Chylik, Locust — Mr. Chylik wanted to the thanks the village for a card he received. He also wanted to know if the village provided a document shredding program for residents. Mr. Chylik was informed that the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County would be at the Mount Prospect Public Works facility on August 25 located at 1700 W. Central from 9 -11 AM. Carol Tortorello, Elmhurst Avenue — Ms. Tortorello shared with the group information on the "Got the Dot ?" Staff also noted information can be found in various public announcements from the village. Walter Szymczak, Eastwood — Nothing to bring to the group. Beverly Doering, loka — Ms. Doering had concerns regarding the potential redevelopment at the corner of Elmhurst and Golf Road. Ms. Doering deferred to Mr. Connolly to make comments on behalf of the group of residents in attendance at the meeting that reside on and around the 900 block of South loka. John Connolly, loka — Mr. Connolly shared concerns South loka residents have with the proposed Walgreens redevelopment. A real estate company has made inquiries to loka residents planning to develop a property, the Stark Realty building located on the northwest corner of Elmhurst and Golf. There were many concerns communicated from loka residents attending the meeting that oppose the redevelopment. Mayor Wilks, Trustee Polit and Mr. Strahl took notes on the comments presented. Mr. Strahl shared with residents how the Planning & Zoning process works and how to become involved in the process. Many other residents in attendance commented on matter. General discussion followed. Skip Farley, Emerson — Mr. Farley had questions regarding electric aggregation that were answered by Mr. Strahl. Lewis Goodman, School — Mr. Goodman shared information with village representatives on neighbors who do not appear to have purchased the current vehicle stickers (314 and 304 School). Mr. Goodman also wanted to know the requirements /restrictions for overnight parking. General discussion followed. Lewis Bowers, Boxwood — Mr. Bowers had questions regarding electric aggregation that were answered by Mr. Strahl. He also wanted to know where to find information regarding the village's recycling program and whether this is communicated to residents. Mr. Bowers was advised on where to look for this information on the village website and was assured that the village does all it can to communicate this information with residents. Mark Spanier, loka — Mr. Spanier shared with the village that the home located at 915 S. loka has been vacant for some time and could potentially have mold issues due to past flooding. Mr. Spanier has spoken with Housing Inspector Rafaela Garcia on this. Ms. Garcia has been responsive. Mr. Spanier wanted to know if the village could do anything further to manage the vacant property. Mr. Strahl noted the property address and will inform Community Development of the problem. Tom Manion, Edward Street — Mr. Manion did not have anything to share with the group except to comment on the butterflies on display throughout the Village. Mayor Wilks thanked Mr. Manion for his comments. John and Cheryl Fletcher, Emerson Street — The Fletchers wanted to inform the village of homeless people spending the night in Sunrise Park locate at 600 E. Sunset. Village staff would share this information with the Police Department to check into. The Fletchers also wanted to talk about the variation process for replacing their existing a six -foot fence with a like six -foot fence. The Village Code currently only permits a five -foot fence. The process for obtaining a variance was discussed. The Fletchers were directed to contact the Community Development Department. Mr. Strahl would ask Community Development to follow up with their request for information. Pat and Pam Mueller, loka — The Mueller's were interested in learning what the parking restrictions were for overnight parking. There was also an inquiry into the No Left Turn sign at Golf and loka and wanted to know who was responsible for maintaining the sign. Mr. Strahl informed the Mueller' that this was a state route and the Illinois Department of Transportation had jurisdiction for signage on Golf Road. Mayor Wilks asked if there was any further business for the good of the Village. Hearing none the meeting was adjourned at 11:15 a.m. Respectfully Submitted, David O. Erb Finance Director