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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/16/1990 CWC MinutesMount Prospect Public Works Department INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Village Manager FROM: Director Public Works DATE: July 16, 1990 SUBJECT: Coffee with Council, July 190 c: All Department Heads The monthly Coffee with Council meeting was held on July 14, 1990. Trustees Corcoran and Arthur represented the elected officials, John Burg represented the Village Manager's office, and Herb Weeks represented Village staff. Several citizens in attendance voiced their complaints: 1) Mr. & Mrs. Jim Gonyon 600 E. Elderberry Lane 398-1436 These residents, who live at the corner of Wheeling Road and Elderberry Lane, were concerned about an overflowing garbage dumpster and the resulting debris being blown on their yard. They stated that the problem originates mostly from the Rand/Park apartment complex on the west side of Wheeling Road. In addition to the mess caused by blowing garbage, residents of or visitors to the apartment complex sit on the curb drinking, playing loud music and urinating in full view of passers-by. Mr. & Mrs. Gonyon stated that they had contacted Mr. Frank Krupa regarding the land- lord/tenant aspect, but it appears that the problem has gotten worse in the past six months. Reference was also made to an ice cream truck frequently seen along Wheeling Road in the Boxwood Apartments area. Allegedly, an illegal substance is being sold out of that ice cream truck, and the gentleman operating the truck is between the ages of 70 and 75. According to Mr. & Mrs. Gonyon, frequent calls to the Police have not helped the situation, and they commented that a squad car recently passed a man walking his dog without a collar or a leash; they felt that the Police should have given him a ticket. They also feel that the Police should make use of the Vil- lage newsletter to publicize the need for additional help when necessary. 2) Mr. & Mrs. Norman Lagerholm 201 N. Westgate Mr. Lagerholm's major complaint seemed to be against Cablenet and the slow service they provide. In his opin- ion, Cablenet also has been using Westgate Road as a train- ing ground for new employees. Further, Mr. Lagerholm wanted to know why Cablenet has not removed the aerial cable o, the poles, as it was his understanding that those wires were dead. Mr. LGagerholm also stated that motorists frequently do not heed the stop sign at Westgate and Ardyce and that many of them drive over the speed limit. 3) Ms. Margaret McNichols 2008 Mark Terrace 437-4061 Ms. McNichols and her sister commented that they would like to see the Lions carnival moved or rotated to other parks on alternate years so that they could have some relief from the loud music coming from the carnival. Even though they. live approximately 3/4 of a mile from the carnival site, the noise from the music interrupts their sleep, and they don't feel the music,is needed; if it is, they should be forced to reduce the level of noise. Ms. McNichols also is requesting that Mark Terrace and Scott Terrace, which are both one -block in length, be designated one-way to reduce the heavy volume of traffic and high speed. She was ad- vised to get a petition from her neighbors and present it to the Safety Commission at a future hearing. Ms. McNichols also was concerned about the use of fire crackers in the neighborhoods and would like to have a law, or regu- lations on their use, vigorously enforced. The noise up- sets their dog. 4) Dennis Saviano, President Chamber of Commerce Mr. Saviano appealed to the trustees for a donation"from the Village to recover some of their costs or shortfalls for the Hometown Days celebration. The event is projected to cost $15,000 and they are short possibly $4-5,000. Although the Chamber was hoping to recover some of the costs through rides and food sales, they still would not meet their goal. Trustee Arthur suggested that they appear at a board meeting and address the board with their request under the "Citizens to be Heard" section. Trustee Corcoran indicated that he would not be at the next scheduled board meeting, but he would support a donation of up to $2000. 5) Mr. & Mrs. James Norman 1068-A Boxwood Drive Mr. Norman was complaining about the neighbors in the Boxwood Drive area. He feels that some of the residents are gang members, use drugs and drink, and conduct them- selves badly on the street. He alleged that he talked to I the Police chief who referred him to Officer Roscop and allegedly Officer Roscop told him the Police had no right to arrest anyone unless someone filed a complaint. He feels the Police should enforce laws and regulations and he will not sign a complaint because he is afraid of retribu- tion. He was recently attacked by a man with a tire iron, but was told not to press charges because he may get more trou- blefrom the offender's friends. He claims fights are common in the area and there is no enforcement of curfew. He further commented that several school -aged children living in the area are not attending school. He has tried contacting local schools, but apparently they have no truancy program. He feels the Village should get involved. 6) Mr. Frank Smith 903 Quince Lane Mr. Smith suggested that the Village furnish all local area schools with lesson plans to teach students about civic event's and about how the Village government operates. HLW/td ADMIN.7-14CWC.MTG Herbert L. Weeks