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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/10/2007 CWC minutes MINUTES COFFEE WITH COUNCIL SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 2007 9:00 A.M. COMMUNITY CENTER, VILLAGE HALL, 50 SOUTH EMERSON STREET Mayor Irvana Wilks called the meeting to order at 9:00 am. Village Trustees present were Paul Hoefert, John Korn, and Richard Lohrstorfer. Representing Village staff were Assistant Village Manager David Strahl and Director of Public Works Glen Andler. Residents in Attendance Ken Koeppen Linneman Rd. Nicole Logisz Barberry Ln. Steve Long Park Dr. Jim Chylik Locust Ln. Carol Tortorello S. Elmhurst Ave. Andy & Kimberly Skic N. Owen St. Roger Kruse S. Louis St. Roy Stobe N. Lancaster David Schein S. NaWaTa Ave. Sarah Corcoran Hill St. Ms. Swiatek N. Pine St. Ken Koeppen, S. Linneman Rd., asked if the Village has any plans for widening Cypress Dr. at Golf to a full width street and allowing two-way traffic. Mr. Andler informed Mr. Koeppen that the owner of the lot on the southwest corner (where the old barn is) owns the property to the middle of the street and until he tears the barn down and redevelops that lot, the street can not be widened. Nicole Logisz, Barberry Ln; Steve Long, Park Dr & Sarah Corcoran, Hill St., are all members of the Village’s Youth Commission and came to the meeting to say hello and observe. Jim Chylik, Locust Ln., had two areas of concern. The first was the absence of snow removal off the sidewalks adjacent to Golf Rd. in front of the shopping center at Golf and Busse Rd. and the apartments west of Oakwood. Mr. Chylik asked if the Village has an ordinance requiring property owners to clear their sidewalks? Mr. Andler informed Mr. Chylik that the Village has Coffee with Council Minutes 3-10-07 Page 2 of 3 no such ordinance. The clearing of snow from public sidewalks is strickly voluntary. Mr. Andler said he would contact the two property owners and ask for their cooperation during future snow events. Mr. Chylik’s second concern was a safety issue along Busse Rd. north of Golf Rd. Busse Rd. narrows from four lanes to two lanes north of Golf and in his opinion there should be more signage warning motorists of this lane reduction. Mr. Andler told Mr. Chylik that Bussed Rd. is owned and controlled by Cook County Highway Department and he will contact them about his concerns. If signs are missing Mr. Andler will see that the county replaces them and also discuss the possibility of additional signage. Mr. Chylik thanked the Village and also complimented the Public Works Department on their snow removal efforts and the repairing of broken watermains. Carol Tortorello, S. Elmhurst Ave., just came to say hello and visit. Andy & Kimberly Skic, N. Owen St., came to observe and thank the Village for their support by approving funds for the Property Maintenance Environmental Health Inspector. Roger Kruse, S. Louis St., update the board on his ongoing concern with vehicles parking illegally over night on Shabonee between William St. and Edward St. Mr. Kruse reported seventeen (17) vehicles on Shabonee, six (6) of which had no Village stickers and two (2) with no front license plate. Mr. Kruse also stated that there is a red van parked on Shabonee and it is there night and day and only moves when it is red tagged. Mr. Kruse complimented the Police Department on the amount of DUI and speeding tickets they have issued. Mr. Kruse asked the Village if we were aware of an abandoned car on the old State Farm Insurance property. It appears it is now being vandalized. Mr. Strahl will inform the Police Department about the parked vehicles and abandoned vehicle. Roy Stobe, N. Lancaster, wanted to inform the Village about speeders on his block. Since the Village changed the spacing of the stop sign on his block, cars have two blocks before they have to stop and he feels this additional space is contributing to their speeding. Mr. Andler responded that this area is soon to be reevaluated including new traffic counts and speed checks, as a follow up to the stop sign changes. In the meantime Mr. Andler will request the Police Department to do some selective speeding enforcement in this area. David Schein, S. NaWaTa, wanted to let the Village know he fully supports how the Village Board is handling AT&T Project Lightspeed. Ms. Swiatek, N. Pine St., came to tell the Village about his ongoing problem with Nicor and a gas leak on his block. Since last October Ms. Swiatek has been after Nicor to fix their leak. They did come out and make a partial repair but it is still leaking. Mr. Strahl said he had previously been in contact with Nicor and thought the repairs had been made. Mr. Strahl will contact them again and get this matter resolved. offee with Council Minutes 3-10-07 Page 3 of 3 The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 am. Respectfully Submitted, Glen R. Andler Director of Public Works C:\Documents and Settings\kdewis\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK6B\COFFEE W COUNCIL MINUTES 3-10-07 (2).DOC