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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/09/2008 CWC minutes MAYOR Irvana K Wilks Mount Prospect VILLAGE MANAGER Michael E. Janonis TRUSTEES Timothy J. Corcoran Paul Wm. Hoefer! Arlene A. Juracek A. John Korn Richard M. Lohrstorfer . Michael A. Zadel VILLAGE CLERK M. Lisa Angell Phone: 847/392-6000 Fax: 847/392-6022 IDD: 847{392-6064 www.mountprO$pect.org Village of Mount Prospect 50 South Emerson Street, Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 MINUTES COFFEE WITH COUNCIL Saturday, February 9, 2008 Community Center, Village Hall The meeting convened at 9:00 a.m. Village Board members present were Trustees Hoefert and Corcoran. Representing staff was Village Manager Michael Janonis and Finance Director David Erb. Residents in Attendance Mal Holec Carol Tortorello David Schein Ken Koeppen Skip Farley Andy Skic Zenon Golba Jim Usler Rodger Kruse Quince Lane South Elmhurst Na-Wa-TaAvenue South Linneman North Emerson North Owen North Louis South Main South Louis Trustee Hoefert opened the meeting with general remarks and introduced Trustees and staff in attendance. Hoefert then moved to the resident portion of the meeting. Ken Koeppen, South Linneman - Mr. Koeppen had questions related to the proposed construction of fire station #14. General discussion followed. Mr. Koeppen also inquired about the potential for a water rate increase in light of the increase imposed by the City of Chicago. Mr. Erb informed the group that he would be preparing a rate study to be presented to the Village Board and Finance Commission at a financial planning workshop scheduled for April. Mr. Koeppen also inquired as to the Public Works policy for collection of late falling leaves during the Fall collection period. A review of the policy was discussed. Carol Tortorello, South Elmhurst - Ms. Tortorello inquired about the status of the Village road salt inventory due to the high levels of snow that had fallen already this winter. Ms. Tortorello was informed that Public Works was salting only at intersections and mid-block to conserve the remaining salt inventory. Ms. Tortorello also asked about the agenda for the February 12th COW. Her concern was regarding the proposed installation of "Red Light" cameras at intersections throughout the Village. General discussion followed. Skip Farley, North Emerson - Mr. Farley wanted to know the status of the redevelopment for the "small trianglet' in the Downtown TIF District. He wanted to know where discussions were as they related to the Curtis proposal and Meersman eminent domain proceedings. Trustees Hoefert and Corcoran and Mr. Janonis provided an update and general discussion on the development took place. Mr. Farley also wanted to discuss traffic problems at the intersection of Central/Mount Prospect Road/Rand. Mr. Janonis provided some background to the issue along with information on enforcement efforts that were taking place. Rodger Kruse, South Louis - Mr. Kruse wanted to comment on a "job well done" for the recent handling of snow removal by Public Works. Mr. Kruse also wanted to say that the parking situation along Maple Street has improved since the Village implemented the parking solution for the area's residents. Andy Skie, North Owen - Mr. Skic did not have anything to bring forward. He was in attendance to stay in touch with the current happenings of the Village. Zenon Golba, North Louis - Mr. Golba wanted to address snowplowing and water drainage issues in the immediate area of his home on North Louis. Apparently during heavy rains and winter thaws, excess standing water builds up around his home. Mr. Golba had contacted the Public Works Department about the problem in 2007. Public Works performed some excavation and drainage work to hopefully resolve the issue. Mr. Golba acknowledged the effortst but still feels something more needs to be done since the water build-up is still a problem. A discussion among the Trustees and staff followed with Mr. Golba. Mr. Golba was informed that the Village would look into the problem and get back to him. David Schein, Na-Wa-Ta Avenue - Mr. Schein brought several items to Trustees and staff to discuss. Mr. Schein mentioned the redevelopment of Randhurst and whether opportunities for stormwater management were being considered. Mr. Schein also brought forward the suggestion of restricting use of lawn chemicals by homeowners to foster a "green" atmosphere in the Village. Mr. Schein observed that westbound stop signs at Evergreen and Wille were obstructed and wanted the Engineering Department to look into the matter. Mr. Schein also wanted to know if anything could be done with the pothole problems along Central Road. Mr. Schein was informed that Central Road is under County jurisdiction and any repairs would be performed at their direction. Finally, Mr. Schein inquired as to the procedure for identifying non-functioning streetlights. General discussion followed and the appropriate staff would be notified for follow- up. 2 Mal Holec, Quince Lane - Mr. Holec had several questions he wanted to pose to the group. First, Mr. Holec was interested in the status of plans for building fire station #14. Mr. Holec was also concerned about the proposed changes for Randhurst turning the area into a lifestyle center. General discussion on the changes followed. Also, with all the efforts with being energy conscious are we sending the right message with continuing to hold the Holiday Lighting awards. Lastly, Mr. Holec inquired about the Villagets approach to Community Policing. Mr. Janonis provided some background on what was being done by the Police Department in being proactive in this effort. Jim Usler, South Main - Mr. Usler wanted to bring to the attention of the Village reports of possible mortgage fraud occurring at a Wall Street business location. Mr. Usler was informed that the Village has already looked into this and that the address was just a "shell" address for the fraudulent activity and that there is no licensed business at that location. Trustee Hoefert asked if there was any further business for the good of the Village. Hearing none the meeting was adjourned at 10:45 a.m. J~(p, yc--. Respectfully Submittedt David O. Erb Director of Finance 3