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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/13/2005 CWC minutes MINUTES VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT COFFEE WITH COUNCIL SATURDAY, AUGUST 13,2005 9:00 A.M. 2nd Floor Conference Room, Village Hall The Coffee with Council meeting for August 13, 2005, was called to order by Mayor Irvana Wilks at 9:00 a.m. Trustees Paul Hoefert and Michaele Skowron were present. Staff was represented by Police Chief Richard Eddington and Village Manager Michael Janonis. Residents In Attendance Katherine McGeehan 104 N. Elmhurst Avenue Julita Urban 603 E. Greenwood Drive Walter Nohelty 40 E. Northwest Highway Carol Tortorello 223 S. Elmhurst Avenue Lee Williams 70 N. Albert Dave Crane 104 N. Elmhurst Avenue David & Joan Poznanski 1803 Burning Bush Katy Moran 1403 S. Redwood Drive Julita Urban. 603 E. Greenwood Drive Julita Urban came to Coffee with Council to express her appre~iation for the assistance of the police department in resolving an overnight parking problem on Greenwood Drive. Additionally, she expressed a concern regarding property upkeep in the Boxwood area. Village Manager Michael J anonis stated that the area had been improving due to the cooperation of homeowner groups. Further, that the Community Development Department conducts periodic inspections of the properties to ensure that they are in compliance with Village ordinances. Walter Noheltv. 40 E. Northwest Hil!hwav Mr. Nohelty requested a "Do Not Block Driveway" sign for the exits of the Lofts on to Emerson. He stated that recent street improvements had made exiting the lot easier, but periodically the exit was still blocked by traffic on Emerson. He inquired as to parking enforcement in the lot behind the Lofts and on Northwest Highway, and further requested the status of overnight guest parking. He was advised by Village Manager Janonis that the parking issues were under review because of the transfer of the parking lot to the Lofts from the Village. His request for the "Do Not Block Driveway" will be forwarded to Engineering. Page 1 of3 Additionally, Mr. Nohelty brought to the attention of Coffee with Council that Channel 17 and Channel 15 periodically experienced a crossover problem. Channel 15 shows were being simultaneously broadcast on Channel 17 thus preempting the broadcast of Village commission and board meetings. He complimented Howard Kleinstein on his prompt responses, but was concerned that the problem would continue. Carol Tortorello. 223 S. Elmhurst Avenue Carol Tortorello wanted to verify that the special service area #5 will terminate in 2017. She inquired as to the status of a five dollar sewer surcharge. Trustee Skowron responded that this concept was under discussion and no final decision had been made, and a decision would only be reached after a thorough discussion by the Village Board. Carol Tortorello then mentioned that Cruise Night would be requesting an extension through the end of September. At that point, a group discussion ensued regarding the food vendors accommodating Cruise Night attendees. It was pointed out by Dave Crane that Cruise Night attendees did not want to stray far from their automobiles because of the major investment they had made in their cars. Katherine McGeehan & Dave Crane. 104 N. Elmhurst Avenue Katherine McGeehan & Dave Crane have been the focal point of complaints made by neighbors over a period of years at Coffee with Council. They came to express their concern and explain their side of the story. There was an exchange of ideas with the Board members on how to establish more amicable relations with the neighbors. Lee Williams. 70 North Albert Lee Williams had come to Coffee with Council to express his appreciation for a prompt roof inspection. He related that the neighbors, although somewhat upset initially at the roof inspection, were now calmer and accepted the necessity of the roof inspection being completed. David & Joan Poznanski. 1803 Burnine Bush David and Joan Poznanski wanted to bring to the attention of the Village a speeding auto complaint in their section of Burning Bush. In response to their complaint, Officer Maureen Kerrigan was dispatched later that day to gather the specific information regarding speeding autos so as to tailor a police response. Additionally, the Poznanski's expressed concern about the number of low flying aircraft. Ms. Urban commented that since 9/11 certain flight paths have been changed which may force the aircraft lower. The Poznanski's were especially concerned about the private jets that utilize Palwaukee Airport. The Village Manager committed to following up with the FAA to determine if flight patterns had been changed. Katv Moran. 1403 S. Redwood Drive Katy Moran wanted to express concern about the DiMucci properties being sold off to multiple landlords, especially along Cottonwood Street. She was concerned that DiMucci had undertaken the sale of the property in a manner so as not to call attention to their intended sales. The Village Manager assured Katy Moran that DiMucci had been in contact with the Village to advise them of their intent to sell several properties and that ongoing discussions were in progress regarding the need for homeowners associations for these properties. With no further business to come before the assembled group, Mayor Wilks adjourned the meeting at 10:55 a.m. Respectfully submitted, ~ Richard Eddington Chief of Police