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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/12/2005 CWC minutes MAYOR Irvana K. Wilks TRUSTEES Timothy J. Corcoran Paul Wm. Hoefert A. John Kom Richard M. Lohrstorfer Michaele Skowron Irvana K. Wilks Michael A. Zadel VILLAGE MANAGER Michael E. Janonis VILLAGE CLERK M. Lisa Angell Village of Mount Prospect Community Development Department 50 South Emerson Street Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 Phone: 847/818-5328 Fax: 847/818-5329 TDD: 847/392-6064 MINUTES COFFEE WITH COUNCIL Saturday, November 12, 2005- 9:00AM Community Center, Village Hall The meeting was convened at 9:00 a.m. Those present were Mayor Irvana K. Wilks, Trustees Timothy Corcoran, Paul Hoefert, and Michaele Skowron. Representing staff was Assistant Village Manager David Strahl and Community Development Director William Cooney. Residents in Attendance: Jim Corman Carl Erickson Dennis O'Meara Rodger Kruse Wes & Mary Pinchot D.J. Roe Al Engberg Andrew & Linda Mosca Michael J. Booge Irene Sylvester Carol Cain Jon Peterson Carol Tortorello 1348 Indigo Drive 519 N. Pine Street 105 N. Cathy 515 S. Louis 747 Whitegate 414 N. Pine Street 1801 Hopi Lane 102 N. Wille 219 S. Edward Street 1727 Crystal Lane 1717 Crystal Lane 15 N. Owen 223 S. Elmhurst Ave Jim Corman, 1348 Indigo Drive: Mr. Corman stated that he was here to discuss the proposed direct billing of garbage. He stated he had several concerns with this proposal and the financial impact it would have on him and others that have tight incomes in the Village. He questioned why the elimination of the vehicle sticker was tied to the direct billing of garbage. He felt that the Finance Commission proposal for balancing the budget was more acceptable than the Village Board's proposal. There was general discussion regarding the intent of the proposal. Several members of the audience concurred with Mr. Corman's comments. Coffee with Council Meeting Minutes November 12, 2005 Page 2 Carl Erickson, 519 N. Pine: Mr. Erickson stated that he wanted to quickly echo Mr. Corman's comments regarding garbage and is concerned with the cost and impact on the residents. He also stated that Kensington Road, west of Route 83, is in very poor condition. Trustees advised Mr. Erickson that this is a State Route and that the Village has had ongoing conversations with mOT to improve this roadway. However, IDOT's policy is that they will only complete major improvements on these types of roadways if the local municipality takes on responsibility for long-term maintenance of the roadway. The Village has been reluctant to accept that long-term financial impact and will continue to work with mOT to improve this roadway. Mr. Erickson's final point related to the lighting of the intersection at Route 83, Kensington Road and Rand Road. He stated that it is a very dark area in the evening and the Village should look into the lighting at this very important intersection. Staff indicated that they would review that intersection to determine if lighting was appropriate. Dennis O'Meara, 105 N. Cathy: Mr. O'Meara stated that he had several concerns with the proposed direct billing of garbage. He laid out various options to address concerns previously raised by the Village Board regarding funding. The Board indicated that they would be discussing this topic at length at the Tuesday, November 15th Committee of the Whole meeting. They further suggested that any interested party may participate at that time. Mr. O'Meara also inquired on what the Village's emergency plan was in case of a catastrophic event. He was advised that the Mayor would have primary responsibility and the Village Board and Department Heads have had on-going training regarding this matter. Trustee Corcoran agreed with Mr. O'Meara that this was a valid concern and that he has been in discussions with appropriate staff to coordinate some long-term planning to respond to catastrophic events. Mr. O'Meara also stated that the Village's website could be enhanced by offering more information. He would like to have the capability to view contractor licenses and business licenses; essentially who is licensed to do work in the Village. He was advised that the Village continues to look at ways to enhance the web site and that providing license information on the website is certainly something that can be looked at. Rodger Kruse, 515 S. Louis: Mr. Kruse stated that there is a large pothole at the crosswalk at the intersection of Prospect Avenue and Mount Prospect Road in the Northeast quadrant of that intersection. He indicated it is a very large hole and would require an asphalt patch. He also stated that several of the handicap ramps being installed around the Lions Park area have not been completed and some did not have any type of barricading to protect residents. Mr. Strahl indicated that staff would make sure those were all barricaded properly and that he hoped the ramping would be installed in the next few weeks. Mr. Kruse then indicated that the home at 503 S. Edward had a multitude of cars, some of which appear to be commercial vehicles. Trustee Corcoran stated that this property is on the short-list of problem-properties in the Village and that the Village would be proceeding through the court process to address issues. Mr. Kruse's final point was that there were several over-grown shrubs protruding on to the public walkways around the neighborhoods just southwest of the Lions Park area. Mr. Cooney stated that staff would drive the area and advise residents who are violating this ordinance that they need to trim back the bushes. Coffee with Council Meeting Minutes November 12,2005 Page 3 Wes and Mary Pinchot, 747 Whitegate: Mr. Pinchot stated that his wife Mary works for the Finance Department as the phone operator and has some input to provide the Board regarding the garbage proposal. Ms. Pinchot stated that the majority of the calls she has been receiving have been from seniors complaining about the proposed increase in the garbage fees and the $5 sewer fee that will be implemented at the beginning of next year. She stated that the majority of these individuals indicated an inability to pay additional fees and are concerned about their ability to stay in the Village. D.J. Roe, 414 N. Pine Street: Mr. Roe questioned where the new garbage toters would be required to be located on resident's properties. He was advised that they would have to be behind the front of any home, preferably in the backyard. He indicated a concern of having a one-car garage and that he would be unable to store these large toters in the garage, requiring him to store them outside. He said that his neighbors would not appreciate his garbage being stored outside. He also questioned if the Village eliminated the vehicle sticker how the Maple Street commuter lot would work. He was advised that the Village would be reviewing that if indeed the vehicle stickers are eliminated. Al Engberg, 1801 Hopi Lane: Mr. Engberg stated that he feels the garbage fees should be kept on the property tax bill versus the direct billing since it has benefits for the residents for tax purposes. He also questioned the proposed traffic unit being considered as part of the new budget. He questioned whether the Village had done an analysis of the success rate of other traffic units in surrounding towns in comparing the injury/accident rate in the towns that have a traffic unit versus those that do not. Mr. Engberg was advised that one of the major concerns raised by residents at meetings such as the Coffee with Council, relates to traffic in neighborhoods. There has been a strong desire by residents to have greater enforcement of traffic throughout the Village and that is why they are considering this request. Mr. Engberg also shared a story relating to a CD player that was stolen from his car parked outside his home. He relayed his disappointment with the response he received from the Police department during this particular incident. He stated he made four phone-contacts to the Police department with no response from Police personnel. Trustees requested that Mr. Strahl discuss the situation with the Police Department to determine why there was no response to Mr. Engberg's calls. Andrew and Linda Mosca, 102 N. Wille: The Mosca's indicated that they felt the Village should utilize Channel 17 to better advise the community on what ordinances and rules were being passed. They feel the programming for Channel 17 is very repetitive and there are great opportunities to educate residents on what is going on in the Community. Ms. Mosca then questioned where the $2.3 million currently budgeted to garbage would go if collection were changed to direct billing. The Village Board explained the proposal and where funds would be channeled if indeed the direct billing concept was approved. The Mosca's indicated their preference to maintain the current situation and increase property taxes to cover the cost of garbage collection. Coffee with Council Meeting Minutes November 12,2005 Page 4 Michael Booge, 219 S. Edwards: Mr. Booge indicated that he had recently moved into his home and it is under renovation. He stated it has a one-car garage and they currently have three cars they need to maneuver to get in and out of their property. He questioned if his neighborhood could petition to allow residents with vehicles to park on the street overnight. The board indicated that this was highly unlikely and that several other requests have been declined in the past. Mr. Booge indicated that he was undergoing a major reconstruction and the board questioned if he could incorporate a two-car garage into the proposal. There was continued discussion regarding his options for parking. The meeting adjourned at 11:15AM. Respectfully submitted, ~~1oo0:i; Director of Community Development H:IADMNlBILL\Coffee w-council\minutes\2005\November 12,2005.doc --~'C"",'C".'C'.C7'""-""":='="-'_""'7"C:;'""",""=.=7::'",,,=.':7.'="==~;:C7==:'lt::w.'r='":"=~J7,"=.,_~,~..,. ____~. . ...."'_