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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/09/2006 CWC minutes 9:02 A.M. Village Hall Community Center The meeting convened at 9:00 a.m. Those present were Mayor Irvana Wilks, and Trustees Paul Hoefert, Tim Corcoran and Richard Lohrstorfer. Representing the Village were Village Manager Mike Janonis and Human Services Director Nancy Morgan. Residents in Attendance Mal Holec Kimberly Skic Andy Skic Ken Koeppen Arlene Juracek Walter Fisher Kevin Christianson Eric Merts Laura Traviolia Julie Lannert Judy O'Mara Steve O'Mara Teri Archam Christy Watychowics Jim Aruham Carol Tortorello Skip Farley Rodger Kruse Nancy Bennett Terry Franzen Eric Franzen Greg Franzen David Schein Julie Johnson Jim Byrne Quince Lane North Owen Street North Owen Street Linneman Road South Lancaster South Can- Dota Avenue West Prospect Avenue South Albert Street South Wa Pella Avenue South Wa Pella A venue South Wa pella Avenue South Wa Pella A venue Briarwood South Wa Pella Avenue Briarwood South Elmhurst Avenue North Emerson South Louis Street South Wa Pella Avenue West Prospect Manor West Prospect Manor West Prospect Manor NaWaTa Avenue South Wa Pella A venue South Wa Pella Avenue Mal Holec, Quince Lane complimented the Village on the good job of snow plowing. He wanted to know the purpose of a sidewalk inspector. Mr. Janonis explained that the town will be broken into sections; the employee will look for property maintenance issues and issue citations. Kimberly and Andy Skic, North Owen Street complimented the Village on the good job of snow plowing, especially compared to neighboring communities. Ken Koeppen, Linneman Road asked if the Village has a shared agreement with the state to plow state routes, which we do. He also asked if our squad cars have cameras, and Mr. Janonis responded that they all have cameras and will be updated to digital cameras. Arlene Juracek, South Lancaster complimented the Village on the good job of snow plowing, especially compared to neighboring communities. She asked if we could encourage residents to shovel their sidewalks especially along busy streets. Mr. Janonis said that although the state has relieved homeowners who shovel from liability, requiring shoveling could present problems for homeowners who are unable to do it themselves and can not afford to pay to have it done. Mrs. Jurascek said that downtown merchants are frustrated with the building code and there is a need for a workshop possibly with Fire, Community Development and Engineering involved dispelling rumors. Mr. Janonis suggested the recently formed downtown merchants group could organize this. She also stated that she thinks Ellen Divita has done a great job. Walter Fisher, South Can-Dota Avenue has worked on removing stray cats from his neighbor, but brought in an article about 400 stray cats collected at the Oasis Park. He is worried about disease issues with these cats. Mr. Janonis took a copy of the article, and will check into the matter. Kevin Christianson, West Prospect Avenue stated that this was his first meeting, and wanted to thank the Mayor and Trustees for a job well done. Eric Merts, South Albert Street stated that this was his first meeting and wondered who was running for the open trustee spot. Arlene Juracek stated that she was running in the April 17th election. Laura Traviolia, Julie Lannert, Judy and Steve O'Mara, Christy Watychowics, Nancy Bennett, Julie Johnson, Jim Byrne, all of South Wa Pella asked when the stop sign/traffic issue on Wa Pella will be examined by the board. They were told that after the first of the year there will be a neighborhood meeting probably held at Lincoln School and residents will be notified. Julie Johnson asked about the volume of traffic on the streets and was told that this will be discussed at the neighborhood meeting. Steve O'Mara, South Wa Pella Avenue would like residents to be notified not to pile leaves in the street when snow plows need to clean the street. The plows push the leaves in other people's yards. There was a general discussion on how the Village notifies residents about this issue. The leaf pickup and snow plow equipment are the same. Teri and Jim Archam, Briarwood discussed the issue of speeding in their neighborhood. Because they have no sidewalks, residents have to walk in the street. It is frightening, especially after dark, when cars speed down their road. They believe the majority of speeders come from the town homes and the car dealership. The vehicles from the strip mall knocked down their sign. There was a general discussion involving speed bumps and installation of lights. Community Development will follow up. They also felt the Village did a great job of snow plowing. Christy Watychowics, South Wa Pella Avenue said that the snow plowing was great. She also commended Trustees Hoefert, Corcoran and Skowron for voting on the smoking ordinance to protect the workers. Carol Tortorello, South Elmhurst Avenue felt the Village does a great job of leaf pickup and did a great job of snow plowing. She wondered why we do not have an official Christmas lighting ceremony. There was a general discussion on the multi cultural aspects of the Village and holidays. If the downtown merchants were interested, they could bring this forward. Skip Farley, North Emerson Street voiced his disappointment on the smoking ordinance not taking into consideration the health aspect issue. Trustee Lohrstorfer said he checked the OSHA web site and found no articles on smoking in the workplace. He said that if this does not work out, it will be reviewed again. Mr. Farley also inquired on the status of the demolition at the corner of 83 & Busse. A general discussion about how the building had to be demolished carefully so not to damage the neighboring building that shared the same foundation. He also announced that the Special Events Commission received $1,000 from Walmart for the Celestial Celebration banquet. The Shining Star awards received 170 nominations. Rodger Kruse, South Louis Street said that the snow plowing was great; however, he discussed areas of town that need additional snow removal attention. He gave pictures to Mr. Janonis. He then discussed various areas of sight obstructions on private property including the southeast corner of Louis and Central. An article will be included in the next Village newsletter. Terry, Eric and Greg Franzen, West Prospect Manor said they are boy scouts and are attending the meeting in conjunction with earning a government badge. One of the boy scouts commented on how he felt speeding on Forest by Prospect High School was dangerous. Mr. Janonis said that due to its uniqueness, this road may be a candidate for speed bumps. David Schein, NaWaTa Avenue felt that the snow removal and cleaning of the Holiday Parade route in less than 36 hours was remarkable. He appreciated that there were no headlights on parade vehicles. He also appreciates the map being installed in the Community Center. As there was no more business to address, the meeting was adjourned a 10:40 a.m. ?;9 ,{P2IYSUbmitt~~ ~Cy organ Human Servic Director H:NLOUcoffeewithcounciI12.06