HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/11/2006 CWC minutes
MAYOR
Irvana K. Wilks
TRUSTEES
Timothy J. Corcoran
Paul Wm. Hoefert
A. John Korn
Richard M. Lohrstorfer
Michaele W. Skowron
Michael A. Zadel
VILLAGE MANAGER
Michael E. Janonis
Mount Prospect
VILLAGE CLERK
M. Lisa Angell
Phone: 847/392-6000
Fax: 847/392-6022
www.mountprospect.org
Village of Mount Prospect
50 South Emerson Street, Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
MINUTES
COFFEE WITH COUNCIL
Saturday, March 11, 2006
Community Center, Village Hall
The meeting convened at 9:05 a.m. Those present were Mayor Wilks and Trustees Corcoran,
Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer and Skowron. Representing staff was Assistant Village Manager
Strahl and Finance Director Erb.
Residents in Attendance
Ken Koeppen
Mel Holec
Monica Fazekas
Carol Tortorello
Lee Williams
Mario Picicco
Mike Junius
Tom Vakubia
Linneman Road
Quince Court
Peachtree Lane
Elmhurst A venue
North Albert Street
Victoria Lane
Green Acres Lane
Victoria Lane
Mayor Wilks opened the meeting with general remarks and introduced Trustees
and staff in attendance. Wilks then moved to the resident portion of the meeting.
Ken Koeppen, Linneman Road. Mr. Koeppen provided information regarding a sidewalk crack
listing he was preparing to give to the Public Works Department for follow-up.
Mel Holec, Quince Court. Mr. Holec stated concerns he had for the Cook County 6b tax relief
assistance provided for one of the Village's business. He also had questions regarding the
Downtown Redevelopment TIF and taxes in the Village in general. Members of the Village
Board and staff provided background on these items. Mr. Holec's appeared satisfied with the
answers to his questions.
After all the other attendees had spoke, Mr. Holec had one more question regarding the planning
for a new Fire Station 14. Mr. Holec was informed that a space needs study is to be done prior to
any decision being made as to the new station's location and that there would be several
neighborhood meetings to allow residents and opportunity for input.
Monica Fazekas, Peachtree Lane. Ms. Fazekas had two questions regarding information in the
most recent Village newsletter. The first question was related to the discontinuance of the
Village's dog licensing program. Ms. Fazekas concerns revolved around personal safety and
owner accountability. The Village Board explained that there were still various safeguards in
place that address her concerns. The Board also suggested a course of action if something such as
a dog bite were to occur. The second question was related to the new solid waste program set to
be implemented in April/May 2006. Ms. Fazekas inquired how the amount residents were to pay
for the service was determined and whether there would be an option for Mount Prospect
residents to opt out of the program. Staff provided an explanation on how the program is
supported (through property taxes) and how the direct bill portion was calculated. Staff also
explained that residents did not have the option to opt out of the program.
Lee Williams, North Albert Street. Mr. Williams notified the Village of a neighboring property
that was vacant that had garbage left over from the previous tenant which had not yet been picked
up. Staff offered to follow up on this item to ensure the garbage was removed.
Mario Picicco/Mike Junius/Tom Vakubia, Victoria and Green Acres Lane. These property
owners were questioning the need for the installation of back flow devices on water heating
systems. Questions from these property owners to a Building Department staff member were not
returned. Staff would follow up on this item and get back to the property owners.
Carol Tortorello, Elmhurst Avenue. Ms. Tortorello inquired about the new businesses planned
for the outlot along Elmhurst Road at Randhurst. Ms. Tortorello was informed a Panda Express
restaurant was going to be built in the vacant lot at the far West end of the Randhurst property.
Mayor Wilks asked if there was any further business for the good of the Village. Hearing none
the meeting was adjourned at 10:40 a.m.
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Respectfully Submitted,
David O. Erb
Director of Finance
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