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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/08/2000 CWC MinutesMINUTES FLOATING COFFEE WITH COUNCIL SATURDAY, APRIL 8, 2000 9:00 AM LOCATION NO. 1: VILLAGE HALL, 100 SOUTH EMERSON STREET Mayor Gerald L. Farley called the meeting to order at approximately 9:00 AM. Trustee Timothy J. Corcoran, Trustee Paul W. Hoefert, Trustee Richard M. Lohrstorfer, and Trustee Irvana K. Wilks were also present. Representing Village staff were Village Manager Michael E. Janonis and Director of Public Works Glen R. Andler. Village residents in attendance were: Richard N. Hendricks, 196 Christie Lane, Twin Lakes, WI 53181 Elmer Collin, 1 W. Hiawatha Tr. Mr. & Mrs. Thomas McGough, 407 S. I -Oka Ave. Jamie McGough, 204 S. I -Oka Ave. Debbie McGough, 204 S. I -Oka Ave. David Schein, 700 Ivanhoe Ln. Mr. Richard Hendricks, 196 Christie Lane, Twin Lakes, WI, informed the Board about his complaint against American Cab. Cab no. 350 recently picked Mr. Hendricks up from the air- port and, according to Mr. Hendricks, is mechanically unsafe to ride in. Mr. Hendricks claimed he received carbon monoxide poisoning. He went to the hospital after arriving home because he felt ill; however, all test results were negative. Mr. Hendricks did contact American Cab's Man- ager Mr. John Temple, who said he would investigate the mechanical condition of cab no. 350. Mr. Thomas McGough, 407 S. I -Oka, informed the Board that he is on St. Raymond's Build- ing Committee and wanted to thank the Village for all their support for the St. Raymond building addition project. Mr. Jamie McGough, 204 S. I -Oka, had appeared before the Village Board last Tuesday re- questing a variance for his house addition and new garage. His request was for 55% lot coverage rather than the code - allowed 50% lot coverage. Mayor Farley told Mr. Jamie McGough that the Village Board must exercise good judgment when deviating from the limits of the code. Trustee Corcoran added that, if the Board would. freely approve variances above the limits of the code, they would receive hundreds of requests. Mr. Jamie McGough then asked why have a variance procedure. 1 of 4 XMILESTRONTOMADMIMCOFFEE W COUNCIL 4- 8- 2000.DOC Trustee Corcoran explained that variances are for hardship cases and Mr. J. McGough's request has not demonstrated any hardship. Trustee Hoefert stated that Village building standards have been established to maintain the Village as it currently exists on into the future. Mr. Jamie McGough questioned why the Community Development staff continually encour- aged him to seek the variance even after the Zoning Board denied it; would there be no consid- eration by the Village Board for anything over 50% lot coverage? Mayor Farley told Mr. Jamie McGough to continue with his plan to try and reduce the impervi- ous area by considering the driveway strips. He asked staff if they knew of any runoff allow- ances for brick and/or wooden decks. Public Works Director Andler said he knew of none. Mr. David Schein, 700 Ivanhoe, also stated that he was aware of no runoff credits for brick and thought brick was still an impervious substance, even though it has all the joints. Trustee Wilks suggested it might be a good time to review all the Village's zoning codes. There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Farley adjourned the meeting at approximately 10:10 AM. 2 of 4 \\PUBLICWORK\SYS2 \FILES \FRONTOFRADM N\COFFEE W COUNCIL 4- 8- 2000.DOC MINUTES FLOATING COFFEE WITH COUNCIL SATURDAY, APRIL 8, 2000 10:50 AM LOCATION 2: ST. EMILY CHURCH, 1400 E. CENTRAL RD. Mayor Gerald L. Farley called the meeting to order at approximately 10:40 AM. Trustee Paul W. Hoefert, Trustee Richard M. Lohrstorfer, and Trustee Irvana K. Wilks were also present. Representing Village staff were Village Manager Michael E. Janonis, Police Chief Ronald Pav- lock, Police Officer Joe Favia, and Public Works Director Glen R. Andler. Residents in atten- dance were: William Bell, 222 N. Wille St. Elizabeth Huth - Taylor, 700 E. Dogwood Mr. Bell, 222 N. Wille St., asked what was going on with Meadows Pool. Village Manager Janonis told Mr. Bell that he knows that the pool will be demolished, but did not know the details of the Park District's plans for a new pool. Mr. Janonis told Mr. Bell to call Wally Cook at the Mount Prospect Park District. Mr. Bell suggested that the Village should consider having an overpass constructed over North- west Highway for Central Road to eliminate the traffic congestion at that intersection. Mr. Janonis told Mr. Bell that he didn't think that would be feasible, but the state (IDOT) does have plans to make upgrade improvements to the traffic lights at Central Road & Northwest Highway, Central Road & Highway 83, and Highway 83 and Northwest Highway. The lights will all be interconnected, which should help traffic flows. Mrs. Elizabeth Huth - Taylor, 700 E. Dogwood, complimented the police on how well they handled domestic disturbances. She also told the Board she is concerned about the amount of litter in and around and coming (blowing) from the apartments along Wheeling Road. Public Works Director Andler told Ms. Taylor that the Village's Solid Waste Coordinator Lisa Angell regularly monitors the refuse dumpsters in this area, and he will have her check this spe- cific area and speak with the property owners and refuse contractor about blowing debris. Ms. Taylor told the Board she is also concerned about unsupervised children playing in that same area. There is a lot of traffic there and a child could run out into the street and get hurt. Ms. Taylor asked if "Caution - Children Playing" signs could be installed. 3 of 4 X TILESTRONTOFRADMIMCOFFEE W COUNCIL 4- 8- 2000.DOC Mayor Farley said that was a good idea and the Public Works Department would look into it. There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Farley adjourned the meeting at approximately 11:30 AM. Respectfully submitted, Glen R. Andler Director of Public Works GRAM 4 of 4 XAFILESWRONTOMADMIMCOFFEE W COUNCIL 4- 8- 2000.DOC