HomeMy WebLinkAbout8. MEETING NOTICES 02/06/2007
MAYOR
Irvana K. Wilks
TRUSTEES
Timothy J. Corcoran
Paul Wm. Hoefert
A. John Korn
Richard M. Lohrstorfer
Michaele W. Skowron
Michael A. Zadel
Village of Mount Prospect
50 South Emerson Street, Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
MOUNT PROSPECT YOUTH COMMISSION
AGENDA
FEBRUARY 07, 2007
MOUNT PROSPECT POLICE AND FIRE HEADQUARTERS
112 EAST NORTHWEST HIGHWAY
7:00 P.M.
I. Call To Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of January 03, 2007 Minutes
IV. Public Relations Committee
V. Youth Services and Program Committee
VI. Recruitment Committee
VII. Bicycle Helmet Committee
IV. Old Business
V. New Business
VI. Other Business
VII. Adjournment
VILLAGE MANAGER
Michael E. Janonis
VILLAGE CLERK
M. Lisa Angell
Phone: 847/392-6000
Fax: 847/392-6022
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It is the general expectation of the Mount Prospect Youth Commission that all
members attend every meeting. If you are unable to attend a meeting, please contact
Chairwoman Sarah Corcoran - 847-506-9232, Co-Chainvoman Nicole Braus - 847-
506-9060, or Secretary Cindy Rumore - 847-818-5237, by phone or bye-mail, 24
hours prior to the meeting. In an emergency, you may call the meeting room at the
Mount Prospect Police and Fire Headquarters at 847-818-5337 at the time of the
meeting.
Upcoming meetings are scheduled for:
- March 07,2007
- April 04, 2007
- May 02, 2007
Any individual with a disability who would like to attend this meeting and needs
some accommodation to participate should contact:
The Mount Prospect Police Department
112 East Northwest Highway
Mount Prospect, IL. 60056
847-870-5656
847-392-1269 TDD
MAYOR
Irvana K. Wilks
TRUSTEES
Timothy J. Corcoran
Paul Wm. Hoefert
A. John Korn
Richard M. Lohrstorfer
Michaele W. Skowron
Michael A. Zadel
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
GUESTS:
VILLAGE MANAGER
Michael E. J anonis
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
MOUNT PROSPECT YOUTH COMMISSION MINUTES
MOUNT PROSPECT POLICE AND FIRE HEADQUARTERS
112 EAST NORTHWEST HIGHWAY
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 03, 2007
7:00 P.M.
SARAH CORCORAN, CHAIRWOMAN
PAUL BERAUER
BRENT BUSSE
ANGELO CAMPOS
MICHAEL HIGGINSON
STEVE LONG
ANDREW STEINWEG
DEREK STEINWEG
AlA LARRY BRAUS
A/A BRIAN GILLIGAN
A/A KIMBERLEY NAGEL
A/A DAVID SCHEIN
AlA PATTI WALPOLE
SECRETARY PRO TEM GEORGE CLOWES
MICHAEL ARTWOHL, TIMOTHY ARTWOHL, NICOLE BRAUS, AL YSSA
HILLMAN, NICOLE LOGISZ, AlA RICHARD LOHRSTORFER, SECRETARY
CINDY RUMORE
MR. GEORGE CLOWES
CALL TO ORDER
CHAIRWOMAN SARAH CORCORAN CALLED THE JANUARY 03, 2007 YOUTH COMMISSION
MEETING TO ORDER AT 7:08 P.M. IN THE FIRST FLOOR TRAINING ROOM OF THE POLICE
AND FIRE HEADQUARTERS, MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS.
ROLL CALL
SECRETARY PRO TEM GEORGE CLOWES CALLED THE ROLL.
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MOUNT PROSPECT YOUTH COMMISSION MINUTES
JANUARY 03, 2007
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Steve Long, seconded by Paul Berauer, moved to approve the minutes ofthe December 6, 2006 Youth
Commission Meeting. Motion carried by unanimous approval.
OLD BUSINESS
FORMATION OF COMMITTEES BASED ON YOUTH COMMISSION ORDINANCE
Chairwoman Corcoran introduced this topic for discussion.
YOUTH RESOURCE CATALOG (Section 5.1405C)
Steven Long reported he had taken responsibility for the Youth Resource Catalog and had begun working
on updating it. He is checking phone numbers and contacts, and determining whether the organizations
listed were still active or not.
MEETINGS WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS (Section 5.1406)
Chairwoman Corcoran pointed out that the Youth Commission is required, under Section 5.1406, to meet
with the Vi llage Board and Village President in June and December at a Committee of the Whole Meeting.
These meetings were in addition to the presentation of the Youth Commission's annual report to the Board.
Members discussed whether these two extra meetings were really necessary, especially since they had not
taken place for several years.
AI A Schein reiterated his proposal from last month's meeting, where he had suggested forming a liaison
committee, where Youth Commission members would attend meetings of the Village Board and other
Village Commissions and report back to the rest of the Youth Commission to keep them up-to-date with the
business of the Village. Steven Long said that going to these other meetings might prompt ideas for new
Youth Commission projects as well as making people more aware of the Youth Commission.
Brent Busse recommended that each Youth Commission member should sign up to go to specific meetings
and then a schedule could be developed. AI A Schein noted that a calendar of upcoming meetings was
available from the Village Clerk each month and said he would bring the current calendar to the next Youth
Commission meeting so that members could sign up for the meetings they wanted to attend.
Secretary Pro Tem George Clowes called attention to Section 5.1045F of the Youth Commission
ordinance, which directs the Youth Commission "To foster and promote cooperation among governmental
and non-governmental organizations serving youth within the Village." He said this suggests Youth
Commission members should plan on attending Park District and Church Youth Group meetings in the
Village. He said he would bring schedules of Park District meetings to the next Youth Commission
meeting. He said he would also try to obtain the dates of meetings of Church Youth Groups.
A/A Braus suggested asking these other Commission/Board members ifthere were any topics they would
like to have the Youth Commission address. A/A Schein suggested giving the Commission/Board members
a one-page handout describing the Youth Commission and its work. AlA Gilligan suggested taking a set of
talking points about the Youth Commission.
Steven Long suggested using the Youth Resource Catalog as a guide to youth meetings they could attend.
He said they should get out to meetings of 4-H groups, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Campfire Boys & Girls,
MOUNT PROSPECT YOUTH COMMISSION MINUTES
JANUARY 03, 2007
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Cheerleading, and other youth organizations as well as Park Districts and Church Youth groups. He said
these groups would be good places to recruit new Youth Commission members.
COMBINA TION OF REQUIRED MEETINGS WITH VILLAGE BOARD
Steven Long. seconded by Paul Berauer, moved to present the Youth Commission's annual report at the
same time as the Youth Commission's required June meeting with the Board and Village President, and
also to meet again with the Board and Village President in December.
Motion carried by unanimous approval.
USING GRADE LEVEL OR AGE TO QUALIFY YOUTH COMMISSION MEMBERS
Chairwoman Corcoran brought up the question of whether the age requirements for Youth Commission
members should be changed. Section 5.1402 of the Youth Commission ordinance refers to "Mount
Prospect youth above the age of eleven (11) years old" and Section 5.1403D states that "Members of the
Mount Prospect Youth Commission shall be between the ages of twelve (12) and twenty one (21),
inclusive, when appointed or reappointed to the Mount Prospect Youth Commission." Discussion ensued
among members and adult advisors regarding the various advantages and disadvantages of using grade
levels versus age.
Michael Higginson moved, seconded by Derek Steinweg, to recommend changing the lower age
qualification of Youth Commission members to 12 years of age or the completion of fifth-grade.
Motion carried by unanimous approval.
YOUTH COMMISSION COMMITTEES
1. YOUTH RESOURCE CATALOG COMMITTEE
Steven Long volunteered to head up the Youth Resource Catalog Committee, which would be responsible
for keeping the Youth Resource Catalog up-to-date.
This Committee addresses Section 5.1405C of the Youth Commission ordinance, which calls on the Mount
Prospect Youth Commission to "Compile, maintain, and distribute a current directory of existing services
and programs for youth in the Village furnished by public and private agencies."
2. LIAISON COMMITTEE
Brent Busse volunteered to head up the Liaison Committee, which would be responsible for keeping track
of meetings that Youth Commission members attended and for liaison with Village commissions and
organizations. Steven Long and Derek Steinweg also volunteered for this committee.
This Committee addresses Section 5.1405F of the Youth Commission ordinance, which calls on the Mount
Prospect Youth Commission to "Foster and promote cooperation among governmental and
nongovernmental organizations serving youth within the Village."
3. YOUTH VIEW COMMITTEE
The consensus of members was that everyone should provide input for possible topics for Youth View.
4. ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
No decision was made regarding the disposition of this committee.
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JANUARY 03, 2007
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5. SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE
No decision was made regarding the disposition of this committee.
6. LIBRARY DISPLAY CASE COMMITTEE
Secretary Pro Tem Clowes reported that the Teen Zone display case at the Mount Prospect Public Library
is available to the Youth Commission for the month of March, 2007 and to take advantage of this, a
decision on what to display needs to be made by the February meeting. Members suggested asking the
current members ofthis Committee -- Alyssa Hillman and Nicole Logisz -- to bring a proposal to the
Februarv meeting regarding what to put in the Library display case in March. Secretary Pro Tem Clowes
said he would pass this request on to members Hillman and Logisz.
7. PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE
This Committee currently consists of Brent Busse and Paul Berauer. Brent Busse suggested that the Public
Relations Committee should include the Liaison Committee and be responsible for coordinating the
attendance of Youth Commission members at the meetings of other Village organizations and commissions
-- getting the calendars together, building the sign-up sheets, and keeping track of who is going where.
AI A Gilligan pointed out that whoever worked on updating the Youth Resource Catalog would initiate
liaisons with Village organizations. However, he noted that public relations and liaison were really two
different matters and suggested that, rather than getting involved in too many projects, the Public Relations
Committee should focus on completing one or two specific PR projects, such as:
Making contact with other groups as part of updating the Youth Resource Catalog;
Putting the updated Catalog up on the Youth Commission web site;
:-J Sending out a news release to announce, "The Mount Prospect Youth Commission recently undertook
a project to update the Teen Resource Guide, which is available online..." etc.
8. RECRUITMENT COMMITTEE
Secretary Pro Tern Clowes reported that Mayor Wilks had offered to send a letter out to school principals
and district superintendents in the Mount Prospect area regarding Youth Commission recruitment and also
had offered to attend school assemblies with current Youth Commission members to help them with
recruitment. He suggested the Youth Commission should consider the formation of a Recruitment
Committee to work on recruiting new members, to promote the Youth Commission to students at local
schools, and to coordinate those efforts with the Mayor. Chairwoman Corcoran volunteered to be on the
Recruitment Committee.
OTHER YOUTH COMMISSION COMMITTEES
Secretary Pro Tem Clowes suggested the Youth Commission should also consider forming two other
Committees (#9 and #10) to address duties that were identified in the Youth Commission ordinance:
9. YOUTH ISSUES IDENTIFICATION COMMITTEE
This Committee would address Section 5 .1405B of the Youth Commission ord inance, which calls on the
Mount Prospect Youth Commission to "Identity youth issues in the community by holding public meetings,
studying youth services in the Village and in other communities, and receiving communications from
schools, community groups, and Village residents; where possible, develop solutions to these problems
and, if appropriate, present recommendations to the President and Board of Trustees of the Village."
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JANUARY 03, 2007
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10. YOUTH PROGRAMS COMMITTEE
This Committee would address Sections 5.1405D and 15.1405E of the Youth Commission ordinance,
which calls on the Mount Prospect Youth Commission to "Organize and coordinate existing youth
programs such as "Youth in Government Day," and to "Develop and implement new programs for youth in
the Village."
FURTHER DISCUSSION OF COMMITTEES
Chairwoman Corcoran suggested that the Liaison Committee would incorporate what was in the Youth
Issues Identification Committee because everyone who went to the meetings of different Village
organizations would hear about youth issues and bring them back to the Youth Commission.
Brent Busse suggested the Committee responsible for the updating the Youth Resource Catalog should be
included in the Youth Programs Committee. He proposed having just the following three committees:
Public Relations Committee: To oversee the Youth Commission's liaisons with other Village
organizations and commissions;
Youth Programs Committee: To inform the community about programs for youth;
Recruitment Committee: To recruit new members.
No objections were voiced to this proposal and members agreed that these three committees would replace
all of the previous committees. However, the Bicycle Helmet Committee would continue until that project
was completed.
Chairwoman Corcoran asked for volunteers to serve on the three committees and the following placements
were made:
PUBLIC RELA nONS COMMITTEE
Members: Paul Berauer, Brent Busse
YOUTH SERVICES AND PROGRAMS COMMITTEE
Members: Steve Long, Angelo Campos, Michael Higginson, Andrew Steinweg
RECRUITMENT COMMITTEE
Members: Sarah Corcoran
BICYCLE HELMET COMMITTEE
Members: Andrew Steinweg, Derek Steinweg, Brent Busse
Secretary Pro Tem Clowes suggested the Youth Commission should complete its work on developing an
incentive program to promote bicycle helmet safety so that the program is in place for the coming summer.
To get the proiect moving again. Andrew Steinweg said he would again e-mail information on the proposed
coupons to Brent Busse, who would then pick up the proiect from there. Paul Berauer suggested going back
to talk to the people who were involved in this proiect two years ago and confirming they are still on board
with the proposed incentive program. Brent Busse noted that those contacts would be Crime Prevention
Officer Roscop and Mrs. Dix at Cappanari's.
When this project has been completed, this committee will be dissolved and ongoing responsibility for the
program will shift to the Youth Services and Programs Committee.
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OTHER ASSIGNMENTS
Commission members not present will be asked for their committee choices at the February meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
CHANGES TO THE UNDERAGE DRINKING ORDINANCE
Owing to the late hour, discussion of this item was deferred until the February meeting.
OTHER BUSINESS
RECYCLING COMPUTERS
A/A Schein again reviewed the aJiicle on computer recycling that he distributed at the December meeting.
Members briefly discussed the possibility of working on a project to distribute older computers to people
who could not afford new ones and also to provide some computer training. No action was taken on this
Issue.
VILLAGE SMOKING ORDINANCE
A/A Schein reported the Village had passed an ordinance banning smoking in most public places in the
Village.
SHINING STAR EVENT
A/A Schein asked who was planning to attend this year's Shining Star event. Steven Long and Brent Busse
said they were planning to attend, and A/A Braus said he and Nicole Sraus were planning to attend.
Paul Serauer, seconded by An(!:elo Campos, moved to approve the purchase of three tickets to the Shining
Star event.
Voting in favor: All members present. with the exception of Brent Busse and Steven Long. who both
abstained.
Motion carried.
MOTION TO ADJOURN
Paul Serauer, seconded bv Derek Steinweg, moved to adiourn the meetin(!:.
Motion carried by unanimous approval.
MEETING ADJOURNED
CHAIRWOMAN SARAH CORCORAN ADJOURNED THE MEETING AT 9: 10 P.M.
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MAYOR
Irvana K. Wilks
Mount Prospect
VILLAGE MANAGER
Michael E. Janonis
TRUSTEES
Timothy J. Corcoran
Paul Wm. Hoefert
A. John Korn
Richard M. Lohrstorfer
Michaele W. Skowron
Michael A. Zadel
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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
COMMUMITY RELATIONS COMMISSION
ORDER OF BUSINESS
REGULAR MEETING
Meeting Location
Village Hall
50 South Emerson Street
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Meeting Date and Time:
February 8, 2007
7:00 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
.. December 14, 2006
IV. OLD BUSINESS
.. Suburban Mosaic Book Program
.. Make A Difference Day Update
.. Forum on Racism & Ethnic Diversity
V. NEW BUSINESS
Mission of the Community Relations Committee
VI. CORRESPONDENCE
VII. ADJOURNMENT
ANY INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY WHO WOULD LIKE TO A TTEND THIS MEETING
SHOULD CONTACT THE VILLAGE MANAGER'S OFFICE AT 50 SOUTH EMERSON STREET,
847/392-6000, TDD 847/392-6064.
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MINUTES
COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMISSION
Community Center, Village Hall
Thursday, December 14,2006
The Community Relations Commission (CRC) of the Village of Mount Prospect met Thursday,
December 14, 2006, at the Mount Prospect Village Hall located at 50 South Emerson Street,
Mount Prospect, Illinois.
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Tolbert called the meeting to order at 7:12 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present:
Chairman Tolbert
Commissioner Fuller
Commissioner Hernandez
Commissioner Parikh
Absent:
Commissioner Muench
Also in attendance:
Richard Eddington, Chief of Police
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Parikh and seconded by Commissioner Hernandez to
approve the minutes of November 9, 2006. The minutes were unanimously approved by a
voice vote.
IV. OLD BUSINESS
Suburban Mosaic Book Program
Chairman Tolbert advised that the selection process was underway for next year's book and he
will make a concerted effort to attend the next Suburban Mosaic Book meeting.
"Make A Difference Day" Update
Commissioner Hernandez provided an update. Four or five instruments have been collected.
After the holidays, she will contact the other schools that participated in the program and make
a decision on how to distribute the instruments.
V. New Business
Martin Luther King Dinner
Chairman Tolbert suggested that the Martin Luther King Dinner might take the place of the
January meeting. A motion was made by Commissioner Parikh and seconded by
Commissioner Fuller to implement the suggestion. The motion was approved by a unanimous
vote. Specific information on the location and guest list for the Martin Luther King Dinner will be
obtained and provided to the Commissioners as soon as possible.
Mission of the Community Relations Committee
A wide-ranging discussion of the mission of the Community Relations Commission ensued.
Commissioner Fuller will contact the Illinois Commission on Diversity to see what options they
would suggest for a local government. Commissioner Hernandez recommended research into
an ethnic pride writing event that would allow individuals to express pride in their ethnic
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December 14, 2006
background. Commissioner Hernandez said that including high school participation would be
critical to this being a success. The Chairman directed staff to contact surrounding
municipalities to determine the course of action that has been undertaken by their community
relations commission. Staff will undertake that as quickly as possible so that the information will
be available for the February 8th meeting, where a brainstorming session will occur to help
establish the goals and objectives for 2007.
Election of Vice Chairperson
By a secret ballot Commission Parikh was elected Vice Chairperson of the Community
Relations Commission.
VI. Correspondence
There was no correspondence.
VII. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8: 10 p.m. after a motion was made by Commissioner Parikh and
seconded by Commissioner Fuller. The motion was approved by a unanimous vote.
Respectfully submitted,
Richard Eddington
Chief of Police
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Village of Mount Prospect
112 E. Northwest Highway Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS
Phone
847/870-5656
MEETING NOTICE
DATE:
LOCATION:
TIME:
February 6, 2007, Tuesday
Police & Fire Headquarters
112 E. Northwest Highway
Fire Department Conference Room, 2nd Floor
5:15 p.m.
AGENDA
I. Approval of Minutes
· January 3, 2007, Open Meeting
II. Police Department Update
III. Fire Department Update
IV. Closed Session
· Approve Minutes
January 8, 2007
January 9, 2007
January 10,2007
· Personnel
V. BOFPC Rules & Regulations Revisions
VI. Correspondence
VII. Other Business
MOUNT PROSPECT BOARD OF
Fn;p,::;::;C;~~RS
Robert McKillop, Chairman
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Date
VILLAGE CLERK NOTIFIED BY:
ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND THIS MEETING BUT BECAUSE OF A
DISABILITY NEEDS SOME ACCOMMODATION TO P ARTICIP A TE SHOULD CONTACT THE
POLICE DEPARTMENT AT 112 E. NORTHWEST HIGHWAY, MOUNT PROSPECT.
847870-5656. TDD 847 392-1269
MINUTES
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
COFFEE WITH COUNCIL
SATURDAY, JANUARY 13,2007
9:00 A.M.
Community Center
1st Floor, Village Hall
Mayor Wilks called the Coffee with Council meeting to order at 9:07 a.m. Trustees Corcoran,
Hoefert, Korn, and Skowron were present. Staff was represented by Police Chief Eddington
and Village Manager Janonis.
Residents In Attendance
Carol Tortorello South Elmhurst Avenue
Anita Taylor Burning Bush Lane
Lori Hurley Burning Bush Lane
Ken Koeppen South Linneman
Arlene Juracek South Lancaster
Andy & Kimberly Skic North Owen Street
Mimi Berger South Emerson
David Schein NaWaTa Avenue
William Walters Neil Avenue
Jim Uszler South Elm Street
Sofia Motamedi Randhurst Mall
Clare Ross North Owen Street
Mal Holec Quince Lane
Carol Tortorello, South Elmhurst Avenue
Carol Tortorello expressed concern over the vacant property at 200 South Main Street. It has
been vacant for several years. Village Manager Michael Janonis stated there was a tenant
considering the property. The type of business was undetermined at this time.
Anita Tavlor & Lori Hurlev, Burnina Bush Lane
Anita Taylor and Lori Hurley of Burning Bush Lane brought to the attention of the council
members a drainage problem that is occurring in their backyards. The problem seems to have
been exacerbated by an addition on a home that is adjacent to their backyards. Jim Picardi, a
member of the Village Engineering Department, has visited the site. Village Manager Michael
Janonis promised a follow-up to see if the situation can be rectified. In the context of the West
Nile Virus concerns, the standing water could be identified as a health problem. Village staff will
pursue that possibility.
Ken Koeppen, South Linneman
Ken Koeppen of South Linneman had nothing to comment on and attended for the ambiance of
the meeting.
Arlene Juracek, South Lancaster
Arlene Juracek of South Lancaster wanted to comment on the darkness of Route 83 in the
Kohl's/Harris Bank area. She is hopeful that with the new lighting alternatives, specifically LED
options, that the adjacent property owners could be encouraged to utilize this new lower cost
technology. This location has a substantial amount of pedestrian traffic due to Kohl's and other
business establishments in the area.
Andv & Kimberlv Skic. North Owen
Andy and Kimberly Skic had nothing to comment on today and appreciate their regular
attendance as it helps inform them about the ongoing issues in the Village.
Mimi Beraer. South Emerson
Mimi Berger of South Emerson wanted to seek input regarding a squirrel problem she is having.
The squirrels are repeatedly digging up her lawn. As luck would have it, when she was
discussing the problem, David Schein entered the room and offered several ideas, including the
probability that a neighbor was feeding the squirrels. Further, he suggested that she contact
Professor Joel Brown, a University of Illinois at Chicago biologist, who is a squirrel expert.
Jim Uszler. South Elm Street
Jim Uszler, Representative of the Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Merchants
Association requested a temporary sign like that of the Lion's Club to advertise their Saturday
night car shows. The members of the Board expressed support for the concept, but wanted to
adjust the ordinance so as to accommodate this type of exception.
Additionally, Jim Uszler stated that the Chamber of Commerce would be hosting a Candidates
Forum on Saturday, February 24th, from 9:00 a.m. until noon. In addition to Village Board
candidates, school board candidates and park district candidates will be invited to attend.
Sofia Motamedi. Randhurst Mall
The proprietor of Gala Tea at Randhurst wanted to comment on the general situation at
Randhurst Mall. Although the internal foot traffic is down, she maintains that the mall is well
maintained and wishes the mall ownership would be more aggressive in seeking tenants. This
started a general discussion regarding Randhurst. It was mentioned by Jim Uszler that
Randhurst has retained a planner to offer several proposals to Urban to help them decide the
eventual direction that the property will take. It is anticipated that this report will be completed
prior to 2008.
Clare Ross. North Owen Street
Clare Ross commented on some issues regarding renters at 302 North Owen. There were
several property maintenance issues, including running a car repair business from the
residence. Additionally, three of the cars that are routinely parked at the residence have no
vehicle stickers. She commented that inspectors had been responsive during the summer of
2006; however, the property has again fallen back into disrepair. The Village Manager
promised a follow-up on the situation.
Mal Holec. Quince Lane
Mal Holec wanted to inquire about the status of the facility studies. The Village Manager
reiterated that a commitment had been made to share the results of the facility studies when
they are available.
Dave Schein. NaWaTa Avenue
Dave Schein wanted to wish everyone a Happy New Year and wanted to know the results of the
traffic calming studies. He felt that there was no noticeable traffic increase on NaWaTa. Village
Manager Michael Janonis stated that the studies were not available yet. However, the findings
will be made public when the study is completed.
Mr. Schein expressed a concern regarding a decision matrix that would lead to only retaining
high-end businesses and properties that would in essence ignore diversity issues because of
the price points of the properties and stores. A wide-ranging discussion ensued where the
Village Board highlighted multiple decisions that ensured continuing affordable housing and
similar decisions that encouraged diversity of businesses, their clientele and residents.
William Walters. Neil Avenue
William Walters had no major issues to discuss, but wanted to inquire about the ownership of
Mount Prospect Plaza, which led to a discussion of trucks parking in the rear of Garden Fresh.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 a.m. by Mayor Irvana Wilks.
Respectfully submitted,
Richard Eddington
Chief of Police