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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/14/2003 CWC minutes MINUTES VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT COFFEE WITH COUNCIL SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 2003 9:00 A.M. 2nd Floor Conference Room, Village Hall The meeting was convened at 9:00 a.m. Those present were Trustees Richard Lohrstorfer, Michaele Skowron, and Irvana Wilks. Representing the Village staff was Chief of Police Richard Eddington and Village Manager Michael Janonis. Residents In Attendance Ray Rubio Katy & Bert Hanson Leo & Muriel Newhouse Martha Nelson Linda Benwitz Newt Hallman Emie & Sue Lassie Dorothy Sissors Jerry & Barbara Duever Carol Tortorello David Schein Debby & Mike Pizzato 412 N. Elmhurst 103 Eastwood 407 N. Dale Avenue 406 N. MacArthur Drive 304 N. Dale Avenue 309 Dale Avenue 805 S. Elm Street 807 S. Elm Street 806 S. Elm Street 223 S Elmhurst Avenue 512 Nawata Trail 409 N. Dale Avenue Katy & Bert Hanson, 103 Eastwood, came to Coffee with Council to obtain an update on the ongoing situation they have with their neighbor at 104 N. Elmhurst Avenue. The situation involves the painting of cars and other major repair projects on numerous different cars. Village Manager Mike Janonis stated he was aware of the problem and will check with Bob Roels, Environmental Health Coordinator, regarding the status on the situation. Further, Village Attorney Everett Hill will be contacted to see if an injunction option is available as a remedy for this situation. Leo Newhouse, 407 N. Dale, came to Coffee with Council regarding an ongoing problem with student parking from Prospect High School. After a wide-range of discussion with many of the residents from North Dale, Village Manager Mike Janonis committed to expanding the parking restrictions. The parking restrictions will be the same as are currently in use on Fairview, Prospect Manor, Highland and Memory Lane. That is No Parking 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. School Days. Exact locations of parking restrictions to be determined by staff and the matter referred to the Safety Commission. Martha Nelson, 406 N. MaeArthur, provided the attendees at Coffee with Council the response from the school board and the documentation of the information that had been presented to the District 214 School Board. Further, Martha Nelson is requesting clarification on whether or not vehicles will be ticketed for parking on the grass in the Northwest Meadows Subdivision. ewt Hallman, 309 N. Dale. In addition to the student parking issues, he had questions about the home business at 310 Dale. A track with a logo is often parked in the driveway. Village Manager Mike Janoff~s committed to follow up on this matter. Ernie & Sue Lassie, 805 S. Elm Street, Dorothy Sissors, 807 S Elm Street, Jerry & Barbara Duever, 806 S. Elm Street, came to Coffee with Council regarding the property maintenance issues at 804 S. Elm Street. They collectively expressed concerns regarding storage of garbage, storage of motorcycles, storage of abandoned and or derelict vehicles and failure to maintain their lawn according to Village code. Village Manager Michael Janonis committed to a review of the situation to detem~ine the current status of the citations that have been issued to 804 S. Elm Street. However, he advised the residents of the slowness of housing court and the sometimes-inappropriate resolution selected by housing court judges. Trustee Skowron suggested that the neighborhood members appear in court to emphasize their concerns regarding the matter. Carol Tortorello, 223 S. Elmhurst Avenue, came to Coffee with Council to inquire as to the tax status of the cultural centers that were moving into town. Her concern was that these parcels of commercial land would be removed from the tax rolls. Dave Schein, 512 Nawata, came to Coffee with Council to express his concern over the Patriot Act and its enforcement by federal and local law enforcement. The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 a.m. Richard Eddington Chief of Police