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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
April 27, 1993
I. CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 1:35 PM by Mayor Gerald
L. Farley. Trustees present were Mark Busse, George
Clowes, Timothy Corcoran, Leo Floros, Paul Hoefert, and
Irvana Wilks,. Also present were Village Manager Michael
Janonis, Village Attorney Everette Hill, Jr., and Public
Works Director Herbert Weeks.
II. MINUTES OF MARCH 13, 1993 BUDGET WORKSHOP
MINUTES OF MARCH 20, 1993 BUDGET WORKSHOP
MINUTES OF MARCH 23, 1993 BUDGET WORKSHOP
The minutes of the March 13, 1993 Budget Workshop meeting
were accepted, as modified, and filed.
The minutes of the March 20, 1993 Budget Workshop meeting
were approved as presented.
The minutes of the March 23, 1993 Budget Workshop meeting
were accepted, as modified, and filed.
III. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
Mr. Ernest Lasse of 805 S. Elm Street questioned the propri-
ety of granting the Village Manager a salary increase one
day following the consolidated election.
IV. REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF DRAFT PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY/KEG
TAGGING ORDINANCES
Mayor Farley gave a brief synapsis regarding the formula-
tion of a group called TAP Mount Prospect, which stands for
Teens and Parents for a Better Mount Prospect: He had met
with an ad hoc group to determine if there should be any
community response to the problem of under -age drinking and
driving. After their November 1992 monthly meeting, mayor
Farley appointed Trustee Clowes as chairman of this group,
which adopted the name, TAP Mount Prospect.
Trustee Clowes pointed out that this acronym was chosen to
emphasize ''tapping" the resources of the Village to work
together for a better community; a community that provides
a safe and secure environment for all its citizens. The
organization was composed of concerned parents, high school
students, junior high school students, representatives from
local school districts and park districts, churches, and
the Mount Prospect Library, and had recently contacted
other social agencies such as CRUSH, OMNI, and FIGHTING
BACK for support.
Trustee Clowes gave an overview of his group's progress.
The group had recently made several important decisions
about community response to youth issues, to parenting
issues, and to law enforcement issues, and they formed
three subcommittees to address each of these issues.' They
wanted to make sure not to duplicate the program's and activ-
ities already in place and they wanted to take advantage of
existing programs and activities.
The youth activities subcommittee, spearheaded by Patti
Walpole, is in the process of producing a combined youth
calendar called YO -Mount Prospect (Youth organization of
Mount Prospect). Mrs. Palpole described the work and plans
of this subcommittee. The youth activities subcommittee
initially will focus on 6th through 8th grade students as
their primary targets.
The parenting subcommittee's initial focus will be on edu-
cating parents, teens, and pre -teens on, the laws that af=
fect them in Mount Prospect. This subcommittee is develop-
ing other seminars and presentations for the start of the
next school year.
The law enforcement subcommittee has drafted a parental
accountability ordinance for Mount Prospect, which makes
parents subject to a fine if any underage drinking occurs
in their homes, whether they have prior knowledge of it or
not. The proposed ordinance also provides for suspension
of driving privileges in Mount Prospect for alcohol-related
driving,offenses, plus substantial fines. It was stressed
that loss of driving privileges in Mount Prospect could
result from alcohol consumption, even if the driver isn't
intoxicated, but it would not necessary mean loss of one's
driver's license.
Village Attorney Everette Hill gave a brief overview of the
draft ordinance:
The impetus for the formation of TAP Mount Prospect came
from the alcohol-related deaths of three young students in
Mount Prospect a year and a half ago. A total of seven
students from District 214 died in alcohol-related acci-
dents during the 1991-92 school year. Despite this, com-
ments made by students in a recent survey at Prospect High
School indicated that alcohol consumption is widely accept-
ed. The prevailing attitude is that it (accidents) can't
happen to them. The survey also indicated that peer pres-
sure plays an important role in alcohol consumption among
teens. Despite having,strict drunk -driving laws in Mount
Prospect, underage drinkers who drive know that the penal-
ties they face from the courts are relatively minor; so
much so that the penalties are treated as a "joke." This
proposed new ordinance, with its stiffer penalties, may
help discourage underage alcohol consumption.
To summarize, the proposed ordinance:
Provides for a mandatory fine of $1000 for delivering
alcohol to an underage person;
- Except in the performance of.a bona fide
religious service;
- Except by the parent only, in the home only, and only
under the direct supervision of the parent {protection
provided by State law}; however, the parent is still
vicariously liable (see below);
Provides for a mandatory fine of $1000 for those adults
who permit underage drinking in their homes or on their
business premises, whether they are present or not;
Establishes vicarious liability for anyone who delivers
alcohol to underage persons; this creates civil liability
for those delivering alcohol to underage persons who
subsequently cause injury to others through impairment by
alcohol;
- The person who initially delivers the alcohol to the
underage person is vicariously liable;
- The person who is in control of the premises, or fails
to maintain control of the premises, is vicariously
liable;
- The person who permits an alcohol -impaired underage
person to operate a motor vehicle is vicariously liable;
- Provides for a mandatory fine of $500 and a 6 -month loss
of driving privileges in Mount Prospect for any underage
person using false identification to obtain alcohol;
- Provides for impoundment of the vehicle if an underage
person is found operating a motor vehicle with any kind
of alcohol in it; recovery of the vehicle would cost $250
plus any towing or storage charges;
If the underage person is subsequently found guilty of
driving with open alcohol or possession of alcohol by a
minor then driving privileges in Mount Prospect would
be suspended for 6 months;
If the underage person is found guilty of driving while
his or her driving privileges are suspended, then there
is a mandatory fine of $500.
Where mandatory fines are not specified, fines of from
$100 to $500 are applicable.
The Court may provide for fines to be worked off by
community service at the rate of one hour of community
service for every $10.of mandatory fine.
Further discussion between the trustees and members of TAP
Mount Prospect indicated that youth would be involved in
the planning phase of Activities (that don't involve alco-
hol), and high school student volunteers and parents would
help with programs. Fliers will be distributed at a later
date, and funding for expenses would be through possible
grants or donations from coirmunity businesses or organiza-
tions. Trustee Clowes indicated that the Illinois Depart-
ment of Family Services may have grants available in
amounts up to $5000.
The youth activities committee initially will focus on 6th
through 8th grade students as their primary targets. This
committee feels that parents must be held accountable and
liable when they allow alcohol consumption in the homes of,
underage children, and they should face fines if found
negligent. They want civil liability penalties imposed on
those who deliver alcohol to minors. According to our
Village attorney, being that Mount Prospect is a home -rule
community, the village may also restrict driving within its
boundaries.
The proposed ordinance deals with consumption of alcohol
beverages, not necessarily intoxication (as the state laws
in that area are quite restrictive), and it was pointed out
that one of the objectives of this committee was to come up
with an ordinance that has minimal loopholes.
Vicarious liability of parents was discussed, and reference
was made to similar provisions in exist -"ng ordinances in
Winnetka and Wilmette. An example was given of a baby
sitter at a parent's house who would invite others for a
party while the parents were gone. Would that parent be
liable? According to our attorney, if it parent had past
experience or knowledge of this type of activity, then he/
she could be considered negligent.
Trustee Hoefert asked if the Wilmette and Winnetka, ordinanc-
es had been tested in court, and our Village attorney stat-
ed there had been no appellate court decision.
Jim McDermott, a member of the TAP group, cited a case
where a parent had left two children at home, a 17 -year-old
and an 18 -year-old, with strict instructions Against par-
ties. They had a party, after which one underage person
was killed in an accident. The two parents were not held
liable, but the children were. Mr. McDermott wanted an
ordinance that will make the parents accept responsibility
for their children's alcohol consumption and the consequenc-
es thereof.
Trusted Corcoran brought up a hypothetical case in which
underage drinkers gained access to a liquor cabinet, which
was normally kept locked. Would that parent also be liable
for their actions? According to Attorney Hill, if it can
be proved that a parent had previous knowledge of accessi-
bility into this cabinet, there may be a basis for estab-
lishing liability.
Trustee Wiiks asked if the ordinancewouldbe applicable
outside the boundaries of Mount Prospect. Police chief
Pavlock said, no. However, it was pointed out that one of
TAP Mount Prospect's aims was to develop a model ordinance
that could be adopted by other communities, which would '
then impose reciprocal restrictions on driving privileges.
Several people seemed to be concerned about the wording on
page 4, Section E-2, of the proposed ordinance regarding
vicarious liability. Trustee Floras agreed that the par-
ents should be made accountable for their children's alco-
hol consumption. Trustee Clowes suggested that, in light
of the apparent concern about the subject, the language
concerning vicarious liability should be reviewed. Trustee
Corcoran wants to have more time to review the issue and to
observe community reaction.
The second ordinance related to tagging on kegs of beer as
a means of identifying and tracking the kegs. Trustee
Clowes stated that Police Chief Pavlock was aware of only
four incidents last year where this ordinance would have
applied; as such, this committee should review the ordi-
nance again. on this issue, too, it was commented,that the
cooperation of neighboring communities would be helpful,
and Mayor Farley stated that it would be appropriate to
contact those communities for support.
TAP committee member, Eileen Manna, was concerned that
these two ordinances might be put on hold. she felt that
acting on them in a timely fashion would place Mount Pros-
pect in a position of leadership on the issue of alcohol
consumption among minors. Mayor Farley said that, in his
opinion, it is essential that the community parents have
the opportunity to comment on the proposed ordinances. He
commented that the new elected officials should have the
opportunity to become more informed with regard to the
proposed legislation. Mayor Farley suggested that the
issue be brought back to the second COW meeting in May for
further discussion.
V. MANAGER'S REPORT
Village Manager Janonis stated that there will be a recep-
tion for old and new Board members from 6:30 PM to 7:15 PM
on May 4, 1993.
Mayor Farley commented that this would be Trustee Busse's
last meeting; he will be out of town for the next scheduled
meeting. Mayor Farley wanted to recognize and voice appre-
ciation for Trustee Busse's services to the community, and
other trustees also voiced their favorable comments regard- ,
ing Trustee Busse's services. Village Manager Jannis
.wished Trustee Busse well, saying that he'would be missed
as he has always been very supportive of staff. Trustee
Busse commented that he was not seeking; accolades and that
his tenure has been a very rewarding experience for him,
but he is looking for time off to be with his family.
VII. .ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at '9:47 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Herbert L Weeks
Director Public works
Mount Prospect Public Works Department
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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Village Manager
FROM: Director Public Works
DATE: May 6, 1993
SUBJECT: Hometown Days/Downtown Merchants Celebration Day
For the past several years, Public Works has cooperated with the
Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce with their "Hometown Days"
celebration. I now understand that the Downtown Merchants Asso-
ciation wants to take over that function and call it, "A Down-
town Celebration." The services we have provided in the past
include:
Sweeping streets (no charge)
Barricades/signs (no charge)
Generator(s) - usually two rental units paid for by the
organization. The Village picks them up, delivers them to
the site, and returns them the working day following the
celebration.
Water supply - we have water available only from specific
locations. Need sketch of layout before we make commit-
ment. No charge on usage. Organization supplies hoses.
Other - organization supplies portable toilets.
- organization supplies extension cords and makes own
electrical hookups.
- Police and Fire must approve street closures.
- Public Works mechanics start and refuel generators
every 8 hours. These are overtime costs which are
allocated for in the current budget.
- Mount Prospect Park District has furnished trash
containers and empties them.
- Public Works provides weighted tires with posts in
the centers.
- Mount Prospect Park District furnished and
installed snow fencing.
- Staging materials furnished and installed by others.
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Village of Mount Prospect
Mount Prospect, Illinois
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: MICHAEL E. JANONIS, VILLAGE MANAGER
FROM: RONALD W. PAVLOCK, CHIEF OF POLICE
SUBJECT: PROPOSED DOWNTOWN DAYS EVENT
JUNE 5 & 6, 1993 - SATURDAY (11:00 A.M.-10:00 P.M.)
SUNDAY (11:00 A.M.- 8:00 P.M.)
DATE: 6 MAY 93
Per our discussion and the information presented at the May 4, 1993
Board meeting relative to the proposed Downtown Merchants Days, and
assuming it would be similar to the previously titled Hometown
Days, police department staff and I suggest the following program
be provided by the police department:
1) Our Crime Prevention Unit would set up a display for
educational purposes at the site that would include two officers
in full uniform who would occasionally walk around the area.
2) Shift personnel would also walk periodically through the site.
3) Shift personnel would be present at closing to assist with
security needed at that time to assure all activities are closed
to the public at the required time.
The previous Hometown Days events were never considered a separate
budget item, but were included as part of our Crime Prevention
Officers opportunity to meet with the public for educational
purposes. The officers would be on overtime provided as a
contingency for this and other short notice events. The hours
stated would require 40 man-hours of overtime or $1,154.20.
As of this date the officers are available for this weekend.
Please advise as to the Village Board's decision.
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VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Michael E. Janonis, Village Manager
FROM: Edward M. Cavello, Fire Chief
DATE: May 6,1993
SUBJECT: DOWNTOWN CELEBRATION
Should the Village Board authorize involvement with the Downtown Merchants
Association "Downtown Celebration', the Fire Departments participation will
parallel what we have done in the past for Home Town Days. Members of our
Volunteer Fire Department and E.S.D.A. unit will man the antique pumper, a
reserve ambulance and the E.S.D.A. squad. Those in attendance will be there in a
voluntary capacity so I do not anticipate a significant expense associated with our
participation.
Because of our close proximity to the downtown area, I do not recommend having
an in-service ambulance on location. Communications will be available on-site
should emergency response be needed.
Edward M. Cavello
Fire Chief
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Village of Mount Prospect
Mount Prospect, Illinois
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
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Michael Janonis, Village Manager
FROM Bob Roels, Environmental Health Coordinator 7111-(
DATE May 7, 1993
RE : TRAP PROGRAM
The use of the traps by residents has declined as the County Forest Preserve,
and Illinois Department of Conservation permit requirements has increased.
During 1992 we lent 150 traps to residents, and 184 animals were captured and
released. We do not have information on the number of traps lent for previous
years, however the number of animals captured has ranged between two hundred
to three hundred. As of April 1, 1993 we are no longer able to relocate
raccoons.
In addition to the increasing requirements of the County and State the
problems in operating the trap program described in previous memos remain.
These problems are listed below:
I. To prevent disease transmission from wild animals to residents
and staff the traps should be washed after each use,
2. There is the possibility that a resident could be bitten, or
scratched by an animal.
3. We have received complaints that young wild animals were
orphaned as a result of a parent being trapped and relocated by a
resident.
4. The Village is liable for any misuse of the traps.
Due to the continued increase in permit requirements and problems lending
traps I believe the program should be reviewed. I have listed several
alternatives below:
1. The Village hire, train staff, and provide the facilities and
equipment to meet present and future permit requirements.
2. The Village contract with a private company to trap and
relocate wild animals. The citizen could be responsible for a
portion of the cost of removal.
3. We discontinue iending traps to residents, and refer them to
private animal removal companies.
The following is a survey of neighboring communities, and their programs for
wild animal control:
Arlington Heights - Full time animal control staff to set traps
and relocate nuisance wild animals.
Buffalo Grove - Referral only
Des Plaines - Referral only
Elk Grove - Lends traps for all animals except skunks.
Hoffman Estates - Lends traps
Palatine - Full time animal control staff to set traps, and
euthanize nuisance wild animals when property damage occurs.
Prospect Heights - Lends traps, and requires a forty dollar
deposit.
Schaumburg - Lends traps for all animals except skunks, and
requires a thirty dollar deposit.
Wheeling - Referral, and lends out a limited number of traps.
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V i I I a g e o f M o u n t P r o s p e c t
Mount Prospect, Illinois
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Village Manager Michael Janonis
FROM: Inspection Services Director Charles Bencic
DATE: April 22, 1993
RE: ANIMAL TRAPS
In our ongoing saga of animal trapping policies, attached is a memo
from Bob Roels indicating we can no longer release raccoons at Deer
Grove Forest Preserve. As I indicated in my previous memo, we also
are required to have all raccoons certified disease free prior to
releasing them. Based on the latest regulations I agree with Bob's
instructions to our staff that traps should no longer be lent for
trapping raccoons and if raccoons are caught in a trap the resident'
must release the animal on his property or call a animal control firm
to remove the animal. we have given these choices to several people
in the past few weeks and all have chosen to call a animal control
firm rather than borrow a trap. If you have any question or comment
on this policy please let me know.
Charles Bencic
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Village of Mount Prospect
Mount Prospect, Illinois '
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
To Charles Bencic. Director of Inspection Services
From Bob Roelo. Environmental Health Coordinator
Date: April 1, 1993
Re : TRAP PROGRAM
Cook County has notified us that effective April 1. 1993 no
raccoons can be released at Deer Grove Forest Preserve our
permitted release site. The lowest prices I have found to relocate
raccoons is 45 dollars. I have not been able to find a veterinary
office that will test raccoons for disease as required by Cook
County Forest Preserve. I have instructed :;he office staff that we
can not lend trape for raccoons at this time. If a raccoon is
accidentally caught the resident should release it on their own
property, or contact an animal removal company at their own
expense.
The following is a survey of neighboring oommunities, and their
programs for wild animal control.
Dee Plaines - Referral only
Prospect Heights - Lends traps, and requires a forty dollar
deposit.
Arlington Heights - Full time animal control staff to set traps and
relocate nuisance wild animals,
Wheeling - Referral, and lends out a limited number of traps.
Elk Grove - Lends traps for all animals except skunks.
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Village of Mount Prospect
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Mount Prospect, Illinois
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
To Charles 8enoic. Director of Inspection Services
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From Bob Roels, Environmental Health Coordinator
Date: May 6, 1993
Re : TRAP PROGRAM
Enclosed are highlighted sections of the State Codes concerning
l7ability, and authorization to release animals on property other
t�ian vovr own. I have reouested a copy of the Code from Cook County
concerning their permit requirements. I do not expect to receive
a copy before Friday.
We lent out 150 traps during 1892.
I have contacted four additional communities regarding their wild
animal control programs. The information is listed below:
Buffalo Grove - Referral only
Schaumburg - Lends traps for all animals except skunks, and
requires a thirty dollar deposit.
Palatine - Full time animal control staff to set traps, and
euthanize nuisance wild animals when property damage occurs.
Hoffman Estates - Lends traps
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j4ga4gy1992CODE 0. 1, SEC. 525
release animals greater than 40 miles from the capture
site and the animals are certified disease-free as
provided for in 17 Ill. Adm. Code 630. Animals captured
by duly appointed representatives of municipalities shall
be re -located into suitable habitat less than 10 miles
from the capture site if this rule would require the
release of animals on lands under the jurisdiction of
another municipality.
n) Temporary holding facilities must meet U.S. Department
of Agriculture standards for animal welfare as specified
in "Specifications for the Humane Handling, Care,
Treatment, and Transportation of Warmblooded Animals
Other Than Dogs:, Cats, Rabbits, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs,
Nonhuman Primates, and Marine mammals" (Subpart F,
Subchapter A, Ch. 1, Title 9 CFR, 1985) (no later
editions or amendmentsareincluded).
0) Release of fauna onto public or private land requires
written authorization from the site superintendent,
tenant, or landowner. In the event that threatened or
endangered species are involved, the release shall be
directed by the Endangered and Threatened Species
Conservation Program Coordinator, Division of Natural
Heritage, Department of Conservation, 524 South Second
Street, Springfield, Illinois 62701.
p) Permittees who rent, lend or otherwise transfer traps to
clients, citizens, or other parties who are not under
their direct supervision, and have not obtained a Nuisance
Wildlife Control Permit or a Nuisance Animal Removal
Permit are responsible for any damages or violations of
this Section that are perpetrated by the other party.
Any animals taken by a second party must be reported by
the permittee in accordance with subsection (q). Failure
to comply with this Part shall result in permit
suspension or revocation in accordance with Section
525.40.
q) All permittees shall, maintain records and submit an
annual report to the Department showing the following
information: total number of complaints received, number
of complaints serviced, county of residence, name,
address, and phone number of the permittee, number and
kinds of animals relocated, name, address, and phone
number of, any site supervisor, tenant or landowner on
whose property animals were released, locations where
animals were released, and number and kinds of all
animals euthanized. This report shall be made on or
before January 20 and shall include all operations for
FOREST PRESERVE DISTRI,
of Cook County, Iffir,
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JOHN P DALEY
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FRANK A DAMATO
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DANNY K DAVIS
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RICHARD A qEBEL
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BOBBIE I. STEELE
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JOHN STROGER JR
RICHARD J. PHELAN, PRESIDENT
GENERAL HEADQUARTERS 536 NORTH HARLEM AVENUE, RIVER FOREST, ILLINOIS 60305
312-261-8400 /7C8-366.9420
800-870-3666 TDO 708.771.1190
Joseph N. Nevius, GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT 0 u0
March 23, 1993
To all animal release permit holders:
As per Illinois Department of Conservation recommendation and approval:
Effective April 1, 1993, all raccoons to be released on Forest Preserve
District of Cook County land must be tested, prior to release, by a
veterinarian licensed to practice in the state of Illinois, for the
presence of canine distemper and canine parvovirus. Tests should be
based on fecal, blood or tissue samples rather than just observation.
Identification of the type of test performed and a copy of the test
results for each animal,signed by the veterinarian or certified Ph.D.
a ,
pathologist, must accompny the monthly reports. All violations of this
or any other code will be reported to appropriate authorities.
In addition, all requirements as specified in Illinois Department of
Conservation code: 17 ILL Adm. Code: Ch. 1: sub. ch. b: Section 630.10
Disease Free Certification still apply.
Additionally, effective April 1, 1993, no raccoons will be released at
Deer Grove Preserve. Area residents, suffering damage due to raccoon
activity, have petitioned the Forest Preserve District requesting that
no additional raccoons be released in this area.
Chester B. Rynd*
Superintendent of Conservation
Forest Preserve District of Cook County
Village of Mount Prospect
Mount Prospect, Illinois
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Michael Janonis, Village Manager
FROM: Chuck Bencic, Inspection Services Director
DATE: July 17, 1992
RE: ANIMAL TRAPS
We have recently been made aware the Illinois Department of Conservation
is becoming more active in their enforcement order to comply with
existing regulations. Bob Roels, our Health Coordinator, has applied
for and received a Nuisance wildlife Control Permit from the Dept.
of Conservation. A condition of this permit is that trapped animals
must be relocated to a suitable habitat in Illinois. In our area
that would be a Forest Preserve. Releasing animals in a Forest Preserve
requires a permit from the Forest Preserve District. Bob has obtained
this permit also but it does place a limit on the type and number
of animals that can be released.
The Dept. of Conservation permit holds the Village, as permittee,
liable for any damages or violations caused by anyone we lend the
traps to.
Attached are two memos Bob Roels sent to me explaining the regulations
and outlining some of the problems we are having.
Our main problems internally are storage of traps (in our file room
or in the generator room) and cleaning of the traps (we have no
facilities to do cleaning).
We are lending traps at the rate of 5 to 10 traps a month from November
to March and 20 to 25 traps a month from April to October. Bob feels
we will probably exceed some of our permit release limits during the
permit period.
He also informs me that several years ago the possibility of eliminating
this service drew a very lively discussion by the Village Board and
it was decided to keep the service.
TO: Michael Janonis, Village Manager
DATE: July 17, 1992
RE: ANIMAL TRAPS
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Due to the increased permit requirements and our internal problem
of storage and cleaning, I recommend we consider changing our procedure
on animal traps. My two recommendations are:
1) The Village hire a animal control officer as many other
villages have, or
2) The Village negotiate an agreement with a private animal
control firm to remove animals. Homeowners who call in
for animal removal would be referred to, the private firm.
If the resident calls this firm they would pay the removal
fee negotiated by the Village. An alternate to this could
be the Village would share in the cost of removal similar
to the share cost we do for sidewalks and trees.
Upon your review of this recommendation please contact me with your
comments.
Chuck Bencic
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' Village of Mount Prospect
Mount Prospect, Illinois
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
To Charles Benoic, Director of Inspection Services
From Bob Roels, Environmental Health Coordinator
Date: June 8, 1392
Re State permit requirements for relocation of wild
The Illinois Department of conservation requires a permit to trap
and relocate wild animals. This requirement has been brought to my
attention by David Schein, and local animal removal companies. To
comply with State la* I have obtained a Nuisance Wildlife Control
Permit. However our department will have to comply with the
requirements of the permit, and take on some additional duties. The
following is a summary of the requirements we will have to comply
1. The Village is responsible for all damages or violations caused
by a citizen who borrows a trap.
2. Citizens will be required to release animals only at sites where
we have obtained permission from the property owner. z am now in
the process of obtaining permission from Cook County Forest
Preserve to obtain release eites- only a limited number of animals
will be Permitted to he released at each site given. r do not know
at this point if this will meet the Villages needs.
3. A log must be kept of all inquiries on nuisance wild animals'
4. A log must be kept of all animals captured and where they are
relocated.
5. Skunks are a natural source of rabies. All captured skunks must
be humanely euthanized. z have made arrangements for all skunks
captured by a resident in the village traps to be euthanizeu by a
local animal control company at a cost of $55.00 per animal.
In addition there are a number of concerns and problems with
lending traps and giving advice to residents that have been brought
to my attention. These problems are listed below.
1. To prevent disease transmission from wild animals to staff and
residents the trans should he washed after each use. we do not have
the facilities to wash the traps at the village Hall.
2. we are working with limited space to store the traps.
a. There is the remote possibility that a resident could get bitten
or scratched by an animal.
4' We have received complaints that young wild animals were orphaned as e result of the parents being trapped and relocated by
a citizen using our traps.
5. A citizen has requested that we remove or pay for the removal
of an animal that has died under their stoop. The citizen feels
this occurred as a result of advice our department gave.
Due to the permit requirements, and the concerns listed above I
feel it is time to review the program of lending traps to citizens.
I believe we have several alternatives. I have listed some ideas
for consideration below:
1. Transfer the program to a different department that has the
space and facilities to store and wash the traps.
2. The village hire` train the etaff, and provide the equipment and
facilities to trap and relocate nuisance wild animals.
o. The village contract with a private company to trap and relocate
wild animals. The citizen could be responsible for all, or m
portion of the cost of removal. There could be considerable savings
to the citizen compared to hiring a contractor directly.
4. Discontinue lending the trans to citizens, and refer citizens
to private animal removal companies.
I would appreciate your direction before proceeding any further on
this matter.
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Village of Mount Prospect
Mount Prospect, Illinois
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
To : Charles aenoic, Director of Inspection Services
From Bob Roels. Environmental Health Coordinator
Date: July 18, 1991
Re : Permit requirements for traps
Attached is a handout that must be given to each resident that
morrows a trap from our department as a requirement of the permit.
The handout includes copies of the permits from Illinois Department
of Conservation and Cook County Forest Preserve.'Listed below are
some of the concerns that may arise as a result of the permit
requirements.
1. Copies of the permit do state that the village will he liable
for any damages or violations caused by a resident who borrows a
trap.
3. Cook County Forest Preserve will only permit a specified number
of animals to be released at the 000r Grove Site. I expect to
exceed the limit within the period of the permit. If we do not get
permission to release more animals we will have to atop lending
traps.
o' The Cook County Forest Preserve Permit states that we must
comply with Illinois Department of Conservation Code pertaining to
Disease Free Certification. This would require a vetinorian or a
person approved by the Department of Conservation to certify every
an1mal as diseasm free. The Illinois Qeparl�mentof Coneorvation has
informed me that the requirement applies only to animals released
more than 40 miles away from the capture site. we are in compliance
with State Law. however Cook county Forest Preserve may question
residents on this matter. I have attempted to address this concern
by making arrangements with ABC Humane Animal Removal and
Relocation to remove at village cost any animals that a resident
has trapped and that a resident suspects to be sick or injured. I
can only estimate that we may spend up to $750 on removal of
ahunka, and sick or -injured wild animals.
*. monthly reports must be submitted toCook County Forest Preserve
with the number and kind of animals relocated. An annual report
must be submitted with the number of calls serviced, and the number
and kinds of animals relocated.
I have attempted to address the immediate concerns, however we will
need to decide the direction of the program to plan for the future
budget year.
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GERALD L FARLEY
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MARK W BUSSE
GEORGE A- CLOWES
TIMOTHY J CORCORAN
LED MLOACS
PAM WM. HMFERT
IRVANA K MUKS Village of Mount Prospect
VILLA" MANAGER
J" FULTON DIXON
VILLA01 CLARK 100 S. Emerson Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
CAROL & FIELDS
Phone: 7013 / 392-6000
Fax: 708 / 392-6022
Dear Resident,
The Village of Mount Prospect has obtained permits from the
Illinois Department of Conservation to trap and relocate wild
animals. To comply with the requirements of the permit, the animals
must be trapped and relocated under the following conditions.
1. The trap must be checked daily. Any captiured animals must be
reolocated as soon as posssible, and treated humanely.
2. If an animal appears sick, injured, or you have accidentally
captured a skunk, please contact ABC Humane Wildlfe Removal at 870-
7175. Provide them the number of your receipt on the top right hand
corner and they will remove the animal.
3. All animals must be released at Deer Grove Forest Preserve at
the corner of Dundee and Quentin in Paltine. A map of Deer Grove
is shown on the opposite side. Copies of the Permit from the
Illinois Department of Conservation, and Cook County Forest
Preserve must be brought with you when you release the animal.
Employes of Cook County Forest Preserve may request to see the
-permit.
4. For your safety wash your hands after handling the trap. Be
considerate of the next person using the trap, and clean the trap
after using. Your deposit will not be returned until the trap is
returned clean.
5. When returning the trap, provide the quantity and kind of animal
trapped, and relocated.
Your cooperation in following these conditions is essential to
maintain this service.
DUNA 1 Deportnvnt of Co•tion
91'
event Manning -A1VL I life and lond ther
Director
John W. Comeno
Deputy Director LINCOLN TOWER PLAZA - S24 SOUTH SECOND STREET o SPRINGFIELD 62701-1797
CHICAGO OFFICE - ROOM 4-300 - 100 WEST RANDOLPH 6060I
*uce F. Clay
Assistant Director
NUISANCE WILDLIFE CONTROL PERMIT
Issued to:
VILLAGE OF NO] NT PROSPECT
100 SOUTH EMERSON STREET Expiration Date: January 31, 1993
MOUNT PROSPECT,
IL 60056 Type: Class C ernmep&
708-392-6000 Approved By:
Date of Approval:
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Conditions:
1. Bona fide employees of this governmental agency may take nuisance animals that
are causing damage or a risk to human health or safety. This authorization applies
to species that are protected by Par. 2.2, Ch. 61, Ill. Rev. Stat., except that the
permittee may not take migratory birds or endangered or threatened species
without, authorization from the Department, and only after obtaining appropriate
Federal permits if required. Permittee may take white-tailed deer only after
obtaining specific authorization from the Department.
2. Only box traps, cage traps, or traps of similar design and unmodified cushion -
hold traps may be used for land sets,. Body -gripping traps, cushion -hold traps,
leg -hold traps, Bailey beaver traps or traps of similar design, Snead colony traps
or traps of similar design, and cage traps, box traps, or traps of similar design
may be used for water sets. Snares may be used for water sets in accordance
with 525.30 (2), III. Adm. Code. All devices must be tagged with the permittee's
name and address. The use of firearms may be approved by the Department in
- accordance with 17 111. Adm. Code 525, but State and Municipal restrictions apply.
3. Permittee must check all traps at least once each calendar day. If the permittee
rents, lends, or otherwise transfers traps to clients, Citizens, or other. parties who
are not under their direct supervision and have not obtained a Nuisance Animal
Removal Permit or a Nuisance Wildlife Control Permit, the permittee is responsible
for damages or violations caused by the second party.
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Of Cook county, BUT,
The Board of Commissioners
JERRY BUTLER
F04E C. HERNMW
41M C. CARR
TED LECHOWr-Z
JOHN P. OALEY
MARY M. McWNALD
M" A GAWTO
MAFIA PAPPAS
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HERBERT T SDtIMANI4. P
MARCO 00MI00
RIDOM A SIEBEL
ROBERT P GOOLEY
808K L STEELE
CARL K HMSEN
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RICHARD J. PHELAN, PRESIDENT
GiNERALNE,=WATERS 536 NORTH HARLEM AVENUE, RIVER FOREST, ILLINOIS 60305
(312) 2614400 / 1708) 3669420
Joseph N. Nevius, ACTING GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT 0 .01W ..'3
NATIVE w= ANIMAL RELEASE PERMIT
This is to certify that Robert Roes (708)870-5675
Address 100 South Emerson, Mount Prosgggt_ IL 5QO56 of
Village of Mount Pros has been granted
(AFFILIATION)
permission to release the following species ONLY 30 woodchuc
75 opossums, and "' --"'
at the following locations ONLY Deer Grove
in the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (FPDOC) during the following
period, inclusive June 1, 1992 to June _l,_ 1993
FPD0C permit no. 206922 Type Governmental
IDOC permit no. NA -Type, Class C-Gmarnmental
USFWS permit no. N/A
It is understood that all actions allowed under this permit must comply with
all Federal, State and County code. In no case shall this permit be
interpreted as authorization to violate any Federal, State or County code.
Any -violation or deviation of this permit will be forwarded to appropriate
Federal, State and County authorities.
NO RELEASING PERMITrEI) IN Chester B. Ryn
NATURE CENTER AREAS, Superintendent of tion
MATURE PRESERVES, AND Forest Preserve District of Cook County
DESIGNATED NATIVE PRAIRIES Date June 17, 1992
The permittee must adhere to all Illinois Department of Conservation codes as
to relocation and infectious disease relating to human safety and the health
of wildlife populations including Illinois Dept. of Conservation code: 17 ILL
Adm. Code: ch.l: sub ch. b: Section 630.10 Disease Free Certification.
Village of Mount Prospect
Mount Prospect, Illinois lja�-
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: MIKE JANONIS
FROM: CAROL A. FIELDS
RE: PROPOSED INCREASED SIZE OF VILLAGE NEWSLETTER
DATE: MARCH 22, 1993
Listed below are the cost differences you requested relative to
increasing the size of the Village Newsletter from 8-1/2 x 14 flat
size to 11 x 17 flat size). These comparisons are based on one issue,
using the exact same number of pages that we have now... 3 sheets of
paper, folded to equal 12 numbered pages for the actual Newsletter
plus the 1 sheet of paper, folded to equal 4 pages for Cable News:
Present size:
Paper: 8-1/2 x 14
Printing:
Larger size:
Paper: 11 x 17
Printing:
Increase in cost:
Per issue:
Per year (4 issues)
$6.85/M x 100/M
$9.80/M x 100/M =
$ 1,802.55
$ 7,210.20
$ 685.00
3,765.85
$ 4,450.85
$ 980.00
5,273,40
$6,253.00
There would be no change in the cost of writing the Newsletter, since
I have based these costs on the same number of words per issue, just
larger paper and type -style. From what I am able to determine, there
would be no increase in postage.
These are average costs, since our Newsletter does, on various
occasions, include publications from other sources: i.e. Historical
Society, Lions Club, etc.
The Journal Topics Newspaper has informed us that they do outside
printing. For the number of issues listed, their cost would be
$2,100. While their cost is less, I should explain that our present
printer has worked with us for some time, and actually saved us on
more than one occasion... when our printer was killed, it put the
printing and distribution of our Newsletter in question. This fellow
actually put a printing press in his garage and got his entire family
to walk the entire Village and hand deliver to each and every door.
He has since expanded and is very flexible with last minute changes.
Carol A. Fields
Village Clerk
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Carol Fields
Mt. Prospect Village Clerk
Village of Mt. Prospect
Dear Carol,
Thank you for the opportunity to submit a bid on printing the Mt. Prospect Village Newsletter.
This quote is unique because it's, I believe, much more affordable than what you asked for.
We propose printing 25,000 copies of your newsletter, 16 pages with each page measuring
approximately 8-1/2x11 inches. It could be folded to that size or folded to a No. 10 size. The paper
would be 45-1b. highbrite, which is similar to the 20-1b. bond that you mentioned. The colors would
be black and blue ink or whatever standard color you require. The newsletter would be stitched and
trimmed to make it look more professional. The stitching would have two staples in the fold.
The reason that this will be very affordable for Mt. Prospect is because it will be printed on a web
press, not a sheet fed press. The price of the paper is much cheaper and si.-nilar to 20-1b. bond paper.
The only difference with 45-1b. paper is that after a month or so it begins to yellow.
The City of Des Plaines for the last two years has contracted with the Journal & Topics
Newspapers for this exact same project, with the exception that it totals 8 pages. It is printed every
other month. Our prices have saved them thousands of dollars and they are very happy with our work.
You can verify this with Karen Henrickson, who handles their newsletter. Her phone number is 391-
5312. Des Plaines has reasoned that yellowing of paper makes no difference because its newsletter has
a short shelf life. Once people read it, they throw it away.
Our price to print your camera ready copy to these specifications is $1,769.93 per issue. This price
does not include shooting halftones which would be $5 each per halftone..
you for your interest.
T em
Assistant Publisher
Will Seefeldt
Account Executive
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Village of Mount Prospect
Mount Prospect, Illinois
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: MAYOR GERALD L FARLEY AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
FROM: VEU-AGE MANAGER
DATE: FEBRUARY 14, 1992
SUBJECT: IMPROVED CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS
Attached is a memorandum of suggestions for improvements for citizen communications.
from Trustee George Clowes. I have asked that the cost for modifications to the
Newsletter as outlined in the memorandum be reviewed.
In regards to the Public Information Hotline, I have requested that the Communications
Administrator keep that in mind for the upgraded telephone system that we are presently
looking at.
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Village of Mount Prospect
Mount Prospect, Illinois
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: VILLAGE MANAGER JOHN FULTON DIXON
FROM: GEORGE A. CLOWES
DATE: FEBRUARY 11, 1992
SUBJECT: SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVED CITIZEN COMMUNICATIONS
I. Village Newsletter
As promised, here are my suggestions for changes to the Village Newsletter. I have attached a
mock-up newsletter to show what my suggestions should look like in the finished product. The
suggestions are as follows:
- Page size 8 1/2" x II" instead of i" x 8 1/2"
- Larger typeface
- Transposed layout of Channel 63 listings (to same format that newspapers use)
- Expanded listing of elected officials to gave addresses and phone numbers
- Expanded listing of village departments and phone numbers
The existing newsletter packs a wealth of information in a small amount of space and it has served
the Village well for many years. However, in the same way that newspapers have changed their
formats over the years to respond to different reader profiles and attention spans, I think the
Village needs to review the format of the newsletter and decide what changes are now
appropriate. My suggestions are intended to get this review process started, and to further
improve what is already a good newsletter.
. Public Information Hotline
One of the items I suggest in the list of Village phone numbers is a Public Information Hotline.
This would be a 24-hour number hooked up to a tape recorder that would provide the times,
dates, and locations of all upcoming meetings (Boards & Commissions); this could be expanded to
provide agendas of meetings also. For example, "Press 1 for a list of all meetings, press 2 for
details of the date and the agenda of the next Village Board meeting, press 3 for details of the date
and the agenda of the next Zoning Board meeting... etc" This would provide residents with easy
access to meeting information and would free up staff that would otherwise be tied up providing
such information.
f
George Clowes
Increased Recycling
Opportunities
The Mount Prospect Recycling Contin
mission has racominanded that, bar
gunning in Augusst, asap and colored
> HDPE and PET piesticts, a" with
tin and be -metal cans be added b the
Jcurbstda recycling program. This
t ' , means rnulk and water jugs, dstargerri
and bleach botdes, lin and b
Y 4 bewaW and lood 00134arters are liluely
so be picked up with other
At the same time bins are deliv-
ered, City crews will hang an
information packet on your door
knob. It will include recycling
instructions and a refrigerator
magnet with your pick-up day.
in most cases, the bag will be at
the front door, so be sure to check
your doors when you see your
bin. Recyclables will be picked up
from curbs in front of roughly one-
quarter of the City's households
on each day—Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday, or Friday.
If You dont want your bag or cox teken,
though, say so on the container.
will ba avail -
of muni-tamRy oam-
PIOXAS _ August t
The Villa e,
sis't r plans lo as_
in mod" tl%s dis-
posal habits. Educab nail and promos
trona! materials will be available lo an
nesidarm s on 'What and Now To A".
eb." Speakers oleo will be avadebta
for gmuci& For more Intonabon
about this, took for future aftiles arks
madkngs,
The Mount Prospect Newsletter
is published by the Village as a
public information service for its
residents.
April Showers Can Bring More Than May Flowers
The downside of spring in this area iarrs, insurance agents, house hun-
the possibility of fioctiling. However, ers, real estate agents, and interested
by being better prepared and informed itizens.
we can ease some of cite worries and Building floor elevations The En-
consequencesdthis are" situation. ineenng staff can provide building
The Village's Inspection Services Do- oor elevations which relate the b uild-
parbnent can assisl with your flood g structure to the base flood eleva-
prepara0on. Its the best local source on, especially for loose in or close to
of guidance and information about: is SFHA.
Locetlnp *-pool ei Flood Hazard Historical flooding information is
Ant" The Engineering staff can help wadable from the Ergineenng Divi-
dstemwie if a particular property is so- ion for every area of the Village.
Gated in the Special Flood Hazard A flood protection compan-res list
Area (SFHA), The Federal Emerge" f contractors and consultants expem
Management Agency (FEMA) has need in flood protection techniques
prepared a map which illustrates the t available from the Building Code Di•
SFHA. The staff will help locate your ision. It is compilation of companies
property on it and provide other basic nat have done acceplabie work with -
Flood Insurance Rate Map informs -n the Village. However, it is not a re -
bon, which is eumilifhc useful for len-;ommendation or endorsement of any
particular company. Inspectlon Services staff will review
Flood Protection twist* asat *- and comment on all food protection
once isaveilaabiettvotightheSuvilriding plans prior to issuance of a budding
Code Division to help property amens Wine.
determine the most appropriate flood For more information about flooding
protection measures for their indivi- here in Mount Prospect, stop in at me
dual situations• On-site viafs can be Village Hall or call 392 -WW and ask
arranged,d desired. for the Engineering Division.
Flood protection plan review The
Annual Public Works Opeh House
The Mount P " p—" Fii6Twc"Viax'E3 t --you can inspect Via ecruipmern, up
partmers Open House, a spri gurnecim and maybe even climb up and P
tradition two, will be (veld this year brad at the coritrOW
Saturday, May 16, from 9:00 am. fit The Open House offers subjects of
1'00 p.m. The Department's osrnp'iWinterest to all Ys and girl
is located at 1700 W. Central Avenuealike, But this isn"t kid stutt: Ire for the
at the intersection of Busse Road. information and enjoyment of the
In addition 10 exhibits "'Itacquain1whole family.
How is your property assessed? Who's responsible for making the
decision? What guidelines are followed? What are the allowable
exemptions? What is the county multiplier? How are actual taxes
determined? How does the City set its tax levy? If you think your—
assessment is too high, what can you do?
9enc
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The Village "s sign ordinance, adopted
in December 1982, set now standards
for height, area, location, and content
Passage of the ordinance inquded a
ten-year period during which all signs
0 me Village were expected to be
brought into compliance, That period
will end next January 1.
Most business and other sign owners
have made the necessary changes
and, now, less than ten percent have
yet to conform. For the behetit of the
local business community, the Mount
Prospect Chamber of Commerce "s
Governmental Affairs Committee is
working with the Village to make sure
tine nine -year -odd ordinance's prop.
sans are dearly understood.
For speditc information about the
ordinance, call Kenneth Fritz at 392-
6000, Ext. 213.
Any Ideas?
The Speak Out forth on the back of
every issue of the Newsleter is taken
advantage of by a lot of readers to
communicate with the Village admin-
istration. In some cases, readers use
t to express annoyance. For example,
here's what one Speak Out user re-
cently wrote:
-Every time I read (Newsletter) dia-
tribes on dogs, my blood boils! Why
don't you ... devote some of this atten-
tion to CATS and cat owners, who
don't have to have licenses, shots,
and can stake their territories on any-
one's property. -no scoopers needed!
Let's confine cats!'
A Suggestion
The best solution to the cat problem,
if there really is such a thing, is a dose
of neighborly thoughtfulness and con-
sideration. Maybe the owner of a cat
whose daily habits are offensive to you
is unaware of how you feet. Without
losing your temper or becoming offen-
sive yourself, try to explain to that per-
son how you feel and why. Perhaps
together you can resolve matters to
everyone's (including the cat's) satis-
faction.
Adelaide TWhn, chairman of the Vil-
lage's Sign Review Board, was pre-
sent when the lamilear Village !Mall
31090--w1lich did to corillorn with Ord-
nance raqurremenfs--was perma-
nenty reproved.
Have A Cup of
Coffee With
Council
The Mayor and Village Board
members invite you to have cof-
fee with them and to chat inform-
ally. They're very interested to
hear your suggesbons, observa-
tions, concerns, complaints—
and compliments to, of course.
Time 10:00 a.m, to noon on
the second Saturday of every
month.
Place The Trustees Meeting
Room on the second floor of the
Village Hall.
Village Finances
Well Looped After
David Jepson, Finance Director, Vil-
lage of Mount Prospect, has been
awarded a Certificate of Excellence in
Financial Reporting by the Govem-
ment Financial Officers Association.
This is we seventh consecutive year
he has been so honored.
a more dynamic slopping environ-
ment. A continuation of Village and
business efforts to improve the ap-
pearance of the downtown area should
be encouraged as it is valued by resi-
dents, and sets the downtown apart
from other conventional shopping
centers.
The survey revealed that the down-
town Mourn Prospect shopping area
cannot expect to compete directly with
outlying shopping centers. However,
it may be able to increase its market
share through various methods, in-
cluding redevelopment of the down-
town core area to add more conven-
ient pedestrian -oriented specialty
shops in combination with additional
housing, and by promoting develop-
ments which would encourage more
activities and festivals with a character
compatible with the existing friendly
0 -Percent Loans
are available to eligible moder-
ate -income Mount Prospect
homeowners for energy saving
and repair projects to improve
their single-family detached
homes.
For a brochure and applica-
tion, call the Village Hall at 392•
8000, Ext. 214.
Note
The Village of Mount Prospect
is pledged to the letter and spirit
of U.S. policy for the achieve-
ment of equal housing opportu-
nity. We encourage affirmative
advertising and marketing prog-
rams in which there are no bar-
ners to obtaining housing be-
cause of race, color, religion, sex
or national origin.
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Cable Communications Division
S. EmerSOn St., Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(708) 392-6000, Ext. 267
Gable Rate Hike Announced
elenois/TCI, the cable television 1 Prospect, has announced an increase
in rates for cable service effective if press time, the new monthly proposed
rates are.
'On February 1, 1991, the fee for onrleCtion was raised from $35 to $60
for the first outlet and one additionattallations. Any additional outiets added
after installation would now be $4(Bte previous $20.
The Cable Act of 1984, prohibits regulating cable rates enacted after
December, 1986. There are sevetges now betora Cotigrassto change
this law. Cities, villaiges, and count)sely together to one nuraga iris Corina^
petition in the marketplace to drivq until such comPlifition exists, would
encourage having the option of rat- concerns are allowing local control
to establish customer service sfar+yl performance standards, addressing
what is true effective competition, fto the local community from damages
sought by competing cable operatlranchising authority at the local level
to meet resident's needs.
Federal Officials Seek Comments
ral pieces of legislation regarding cable television now before the H
e elected federal officials representing Mount Prospect residents wo,
residents feel about cable television rates and services and what Chan
law they would like to see. Residents are encour
to' write
Coir Senators and Congmssmhen with thea lhotghts and to also
send a copy to the Communications Division of the Village
it possible. The addresses to send correspondents to are:
Senator Alan Dixon
Current
New pate
Basic Cable Service
$18.55
520.85
Expanded Basic
.40
1.25
American Movie Classics
.25
.25
SponsChannel
1.00
w
HBO
11.45
12.45
Cinemax
10.95
12.35
Showtime
10.95
11.95
Disney
10.95
11.95
The Movie Channel
10.95
11.95
• Included in basic service
'On February 1, 1991, the fee for onrleCtion was raised from $35 to $60
for the first outlet and one additionattallations. Any additional outiets added
after installation would now be $4(Bte previous $20.
The Cable Act of 1984, prohibits regulating cable rates enacted after
December, 1986. There are sevetges now betora Cotigrassto change
this law. Cities, villaiges, and count)sely together to one nuraga iris Corina^
petition in the marketplace to drivq until such comPlifition exists, would
encourage having the option of rat- concerns are allowing local control
to establish customer service sfar+yl performance standards, addressing
what is true effective competition, fto the local community from damages
sought by competing cable operatlranchising authority at the local level
to meet resident's needs.
Federal Officials Seek Comments
ral pieces of legislation regarding cable television now before the H
e elected federal officials representing Mount Prospect residents wo,
residents feel about cable television rates and services and what Chan
law they would like to see. Residents are encour
to' write
Coir Senators and Congmssmhen with thea lhotghts and to also
send a copy to the Communications Division of the Village
it possible. The addresses to send correspondents to are:
Senator Alan Dixon
Senator Paul Simon
331 Han Building
462 Dirkserh Senate Ofc. Bldg.
Washington, DC 20510
Washington, DC 20510
Representative Philip Crane
Representative Henry Hyde
(12th Dist.)
(6th Dist.)
1035 Longworth HOB
2262 Raybum HOB
Washington, DC 20515
Washington, DC 20515
Representative John Porter
Cheryl Pasabc
(10th Dist.)
Communications Administrator
1501 Longworth HOB
50 S. Emerson
Washington, DC 20515
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
All residents are encouraged to file complaints on unresolved
cable problems with it* Communications Division by calling
392-6000, Ext 267, or 870-5685 after 5:00 p.m.
r e,
You can produce your own local television programs.
In accordance with the franchise agreement between
Telenois./TCl and the Village of Mount Prospect. TO
offers tree television production Gasses lot public ac-
cess users. All persons interested in learning how to
produce programs will need to register for the next avail-
able class. Call Jill Frey of the TO Production Depart-
ment at 299.9220, Ext. 241, to register for training.
Channel 63 is Mount Prospect's local govemment char-
nel for the information residents need to know. Featuring
live broadcasts of the Village Board, Committee of the
Whole, and Zoning Board meetings, Channel 63 is proud
to be the sob provider of live coverage of these meet -
kgs. Community Assistants aid the staff of the Village
Communications Division in producing local programs
of interest to residents.
The Camntunicau" Division of the Village of Mount
Prospect is interested in producing programs that keep
residents mlormed. M two is a program or service that
you would like to see highlighted on Charnel 63, please
write the Communications Administrator, Cheryl Pasalic,
at 50 S. Emerson, and an effort will be made to address
your re(f O$L
Reminder ...
I you have an unresolved cable television problem, atter
trying to resolve it wilh the cable operator, notify the Com-
intinicalkins Division of the Village of Mount Prospect. Your
complaint w81 be doamemed and addressed. Call 392-
6000, Ext 267 or 870.5686 after 5 p.m.
Internships
Available
Mount Prospect Channel 63 offers college internships to
juniors and serums who are enrolled in a college or University
and maimirg in television or communications. Interns receive
school credits and are given a $100 spend per month for
travel For more details, call 392.6000, Ext 267, and a packet
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A REPORT TO Y FIF��
DU BY THE WILMETTE VILLAGE GOVERNMENT
Village President: John Jacoby; Trustees: Joanne D. Andrews, Nancy Canafax, Donald J. Fox,
Sarah Ann Oliver I : Heidi Voorhees
_Beverly Smith, George P. Sullivan; Village Manager and C ark
What's happening at Hens Plaza.?
More than 35 years ago, the 20 -acre triangular piece of But the years took their toll. The Plaza became dated
property bounded by Lake Avenue, Skokie Boulevard and unable to compete with more modem and vibrant
and Edens Expressway was developed as one of the centers in the area. In the late 1980s, Carson's decided
area's first regional shopping centers. Once a crown je- that Edens Plaza should be refurbished and updated.
wel in the chain of a great retailer, Edens Plaza has fallen Redevelopment The Zoning Ordinance in effect at the
victim to changed times and economic recession. time permitted 66 different uses at Edens Plaza, including
Edens Plaza was developed by Carson Pirie Scott & various retail uses and office buildings. The special uses
Co. The center --all 20 acres and buildings --is still owned included parking decks, theaters, and even heliports.
entirely by Carson's and its parent, P.A. Bergner & Co. Almost one million square feet of office buildings could
of Milwaukee. For more than three decades, the Car- have been constructed.
son's store at Edens Plaza was one of its most successful. (Continued on page 3)
Major changes coming in waste collections
Refuse collections change May I
The Wilmette Village Board of Trustees is making
significant changes in the solid waste collection pro -
grains as of May 1, 1993. These changes are being
made in connection with the award of a new three-year
contract to Browning-Ferris Industries (BFI) to provide
refuse, recycling and yard waste collection for Wilmette.
The Recycling Program will be greatly ex-
panded to include many more recyclable
items. Besides the materials now being
taken by the weekly collection, the following
additional items will be included as of May 1,
1993; magazines, junk mail, phone books,
catalogs, chipboard cartons (cereal boxes,
etc.), corrugated cardboard, used motor oil
and car batteries.
illo The frequency of refuse collections will be
changed to once per week. (1 -he schedule will
be published in the next issue of the Commu-
nicator.)
Refuse collections. With the increased amounts of materials
being recycled, the volume picked up by the regular refuse
collections has declined to the point where one refuse collec-
tion per week will be more than adequate. Four years ago,
refuse collections were made only twice per week. Under the
new program, the Village will still provide three collections per
week, one refuse, one recycling and, for 8 months a year, a
yard waste collection.
For those residents who have unusually high volume of
refuse and desire a second pickup each week, the resident will
(Continue on page 20)
In this
issue
:r,r Danger in water connections 01
vr New Wilbuses 7
vwNo street parking in snowstorms 6
w Tree planting this spring 11
c'w 1993 vehicle licenses available 13
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Voters S
to Saving
Seal
Palatine residents have told the Village
Board, via two referendum questions on the
November 3 ballot, that they favor retaining
the Village's seal, but that they are not willing
to foot a property tax increase to take the
matter to court.
The Village's seal, which includes a Christian
cross, became an issue earlier in the summer
when the courts Wiled that the communities of
Zion and Rolling Meadows must remove the
crosses from their seals. The courts nded that
the crosses violated the separation of church
and state. The American Atheists, Inc. had
threatened to take Palatine to court next unless
It agreed to discontinue the use of the seal with
the cross.
The Village Board agreed in July to
voluntarily phase out the use of the seal, thus
saving the estimated $85,000 in costs that
would be incurred if the courts forced the
Village to immediately replace all items with
the seal, including repainting Village vehicles,
replacing recycling bins, and re -printing forms
and stationary.
(continued on page 3)
Strong Proactive Police
Policies Keep a Tight
Lid on Gang Activities
The Palatine Police Department has two words
for those who commit violence or vandalism in
the name of a gang: zero tolerance.
"Our zero tolerance policy means that we will
vigorously prosecute anyone involved in a gang -
related crime," explained Palatine Police Officer
Randy Walker, who oversees the Department's
Youth Investigation Unit. "Kids know that if they
commit a crime in the name of a gang they will
be tracked down, arrested and prosecuted."
Although gang activity has made its appear-
ance in the Palatine Township area, problems
have largely been limited to graffiti and isolated
incidences of harassment and intimidation. And
the Palatine Police Department is committed to
keeping it that way.
"Gangs are getting a lot of attention because they
are new to the suburbs," Walker said. "But we have
experienced only very limited types of gang activity
in Palatine. We believe that the key to keeping
gangs from gaining a foothold in the community is
to hit it hard from all angles — early, aggressive
intervention, prevention, and counseling. Success
comes from —
addressing the gang
issue head-on. And
that's just what weVia,
are doing."
Walker credits the
pro -active, no -
yaw:
nonsense stance
taken by the l
schools, the
community, and the
Police Department J
with keeping gang -
related problems in
Palatine at a low „t• .-
level.
".(High School)
District 211 will
suspend a student
after the first gang -
related incident and
expel the student Police officer Randy Walker
after the second," school groups and community
Walker said. is a vital port of keeping gang
(continued on page 3) a f°othold..
organizations
s from gaining
August Meetings
Meetings are held in the Village
Meeting Room, 111 W. Station
Street, and are open to the
public. Call tillage Hall, 381-
2141, for more information.
8/04 -Zoning Bd. of Appeals
7:30 p.m.
8/10 -Regular Board meeting
8:00 P.M.
8/19 -Police Pension Board
6:30 p.m.
8/24 -Regular Board meeting
8:00 p.m.
8/26 -Plan Commission
7:00 p.m.
VILLAGE
REPORT
THE VILLAGE OF BARRINGTON AUGUST 1991
News from the Finance Department
Refinancing saves Village $38,000
In July, the Village refinanced a major portion of the $3.8 million 1985 Water
Bond Issue to take advantage of lower interest rates. The Village refinanced
the callable portion of the bond ($1,550,000) to save slightly more than
$38,000 over the life of the loan. The bulk of the savings will be realized as a
reduction in the 1992 levy, payable in 1993.
Village bond rating maintained
The bond rating of the Village was reviewed as a result of the Water Bond
Issue refinancing. The Village is happy to report that it has maintained its
A 1 rating, although it had hoped to be upgraded to a AA rating.
A significant factor for the bond rating agency was the Village Board's
reduction in the 1991 tax levy combined with the tax cap legislation adopted
by the State legislature effective with the 1991 tax levy. The Village has
acted responsibly by lowering taxes, but this was perceived negatively by the
bond rating agency because it questioned the Village's future ability to raise
revenues in light of the State imposed tax cap. Thus, the tax cap has most
likely limited the savings on this refinancing and increased the cost of future
Village borrowing.
Residents urged to comply with outdoor
water conservation program
By observing the Village's water system operations, Water Department
personnel have concluded that residents are not complying with the Village
water conservation request. The Village has been receiving an increasing
number of calls reporting discolored water. It is believed that pan of the cause
is the high demand being placed on the system due to the dry conditions.
When demand is unusually high, changes in the direction of water flow can
occur throughout the system on a daily basis as the various pumps turn on to
meet the demand. These changes in direction can stir up sediment in the
pipes. This water is safe to drink.
In order to alleviate this problem and because the source of the Village water
supply is a relatively shallow aquifer, residents are reminded that they should
follow these watering guidelines: people with odd -numbered addresses
should water lawns and gardens or wash cars on odd dates only; people
with even -numbered addresses on even dates only.
(Continued on page 2)
Employer/Employee
Parking Permits
Employer/employee parking
permits go on sale for the
Barrington Central Business
District on August 17th. Permits
cost $45 for the September/
October/November quarter.
Purchase your permit by mail or at
the Village Hall front desk
between 800 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Monday -Friday.
fbi
Water Conservation Program
(Continued from page 1)
Keep in mind that heat and wind rob
your lawn of water before it can be
absorbed. Water in the calm, cool of
the early or late day to avoid excess
evaporation. Also, make sure you let
the water sink in slowly on your lawn
and garden. Mulch on the garden will
hold water longer.
j The Village urges you to comply with
the easy -to -follow program. While
the system benefits from less strain
on its capacity, you benefit from
j improved water quality.
Recycling review
Since the Village Curbside Recycling
Program has evolved over the past
few years, you might want to take a
minute to make sure you are familiar
with the most recent procedures.
Remember, recyclables are collected
each Tuesday.
The newspaper bin:
Put any newspaper as well as flyers
included in the newspaper in this bin.
Magazines and other papers are not
collected at this time.
To prevent newspapers from flying
away, place the newspaper bin under
the other bins, or put a weight on top
of the newspaper bin if it is the only
bin you are putting out.
The aluminum bin:
Put aluminum cans and tin cans in
this bin. Aluminum other than cans
(lawn furniture, for example) is not
collected because its composition is
different from the consistent, defined
composition of the aluminum in cans.
The glass bin:
Glass food and beverage containers
of all kinds may be put into this bin
because glass recycling is a closed-
loop process (one container can be
remade into another again and again
with no loss of quality). All of the
following are acceptable: soda
bottles; beer, wine, and other liquor
bottles; juice and other food contain-
ers; and ketchup bottles. Please rinse
containers and remove lids; labels
may remain.
The following materials are not
recycled by glass container plants
and should not be placed in the
glass bin: mirrors and automobile
windshields; light bulbs; clay flower
pots; laboratory glass; crystal;
ceramic cups, plates, and bottle tops;
window glass; heat resistant oven-
ware; and drinking glasses.
On top of any bin:
Place #1 and #2 plastic
bottles except those
without necks on top
of any bin. All plastic
bottles have a code
stamped on the
bottom. The two types
of plastic being collected have one of
the two symbols shown here:
• Acceptable plastics are one -gallon
milk bottles; one -gallon water bottles;
one-, two-, and three -liter pop bottles;
all other #1 and #2 bottles with
necks.
• Please no plastic oil containers.
• Plastic tub containers without necks,
sucF as butter tubs, Cool Whip tubs,
etc., are also unacceptable.
Throw away caps, rinse bottles with
hot water, and flatten.
If you have the new single bin,
continue to place all of your
recyclables into that one bin.
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VILLAGE OF HOFFMAN ESTATES March -April 1993
Before May 1
Wage residents must have
1993.94 vehicle decals on
their cars, trucks, motor-
cycles and other recreational
vehicles by May 1. Current Village
stickers are valid until midnight on
April 30. Residents who purchased
vehicle decals in 1992 should have
received computerized, pre-printed
applications by mail earlier this year.
Village drivers are encouraged to
use these convenient pre-printed
license applications to receive their
vehicle license by return mail — at
no extra cost!
Simply complete the application
and return it with the correct fee
to Village Hall, 1900 Hassell Road,
no later than April 10, 1993. Your
application and check can be
mailed or left in the dropbox in
the Village Hall Parking Lot, at
the Police Station or inside the
Westbury Fire Station.
The fees for the 1993-94 vehicle
decals remain the same as last year:
■ Passenger Cars (includes mini-
vans and other utility vehicles
with passenger plate) — $15
■ Motorcycles - $12.50
• Recreational vehicles — $20
■ Trucks — variable fee,
depending on weight.
Senior citizens (65 and older):
$2 per decal, limit 2 per household.
Disabled veterans and
handicapped residents: $2 per
decal, limit of one per person.
Disabled veteran's card or
(Continued on back page)
The newly combined municipal "team" which will handle property
development oversight and related uses will make communications with the
various departments easier for residents, business owners and builders.
L0=011 0 =I- Wona-m7TOMI 1105111,17:41M
mal residents, business
owners and builders who
need a building permit,
request a zoning variance or have
questions about street construction
will deal now with just one Village
department rather than three
separate departments.
Beginning Feb. 1, the Departments
of Community Development,
Engineering and Code
Enforcement were combined into
one municipal "team." In the past,
the primary function of these three
departments has been the
oversight of property development
(from plan approval to building
permits) and related uses such as
impact fees, transportation and
property maintenance.
Richard Unwin, the former
Director of Community
Development, will serve as director
of the newly formed department
and report directly to the Village
Manager.
"In the past, some residents
have been referred from
department to department before
having their question answered or
their problem solved," explains
Unwin. "By consolidating these
related departments into one, we
hope to eliminate any confusion
for residents and local business
(Continued on page 4)
T�pws 'You
Can
Collection Day
o you have old paint cans
stacked in your basement?
Leftover insecticide or
aerosol hairspray cans stashed on
your shelves?
The Village and the State of
Illinois Environmental Protection
Agency will conduct a Household
Hazardous Waste Collection Day
for Village residents on Saturday,
May 22.
In response to growing public
interest about the proper disposal
of household chemical products,
this program is designed to
provide a safe alternative outlet
for materials that would otherwise go
into regular garbage. The program
is free.
"Household hazardous waste"
refers to items such as old, leftover
cleaning products, lawn chemicals,
insecticides, paint, gasoline, oil,
antifreeze, aerosols, pool chemicals
and solvents.
Collection hours will be 8 a.m. to
3 p.m. at the Vehicle Maintenance
Facility, 2405 Pembroke Avenue. It
is open to Hoffman Estates
residents only. No business or
industrial waste will be accepted.
So, when you begin your spring
cleaning, remember to set aside
these type of materials for the
special collection. It's an
environmentally -friendly alternative
to dumping potentially toxic
chemicals into Illinois lands
and water.
Further details will be published in
the May -June issue of the Citizen.
Specific questions can be
addressed by the Village's
Recycling Coordinator at 882-9100.
•
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Begins In April
Weekly yar3waste collection
services will begin again in
April. The first pick-up
north of the 'Ibllway will be on
Monday, April 5, and south of the
'Ibllway on Wednesday, April 7.
Yardwaste, such as grass, leaves
and branch trimmings are banned
by state law from landfills. Do not
mix these materials with regular
trash -- they cannot be picked up.
PLEASE NOTE: You must use
1993 yardwaste stickers on each
bag or bundle of yardwaste you set
out for pick-up. See the
accompanying article on sticker
exchanges for more details.
Refer to your homeowner's guide
to refuse, recycling and yardwaste
collection services for instructions
on how to properly prepare your
yardwaste for pick-up.
A Drop-off Box makes e bill -paying
easier r RR R' -R r north r' R
new Village Hall, ill `R;r or deposit
payments in box outside 1200 N. Gannon Drive.
Use or Exchange
Your Stickers
�he Village's contract with
Laidlaw Waste Systems will
soon be entering into its
second season. All current stickers
for both yardwaste and refuse
expire and new versions will be
available.
Due to on-going contract
negotiations over tipping fees at
the landfill, the new refuse sticker
prices had not been determined by
press time. Residents will be notified
by a separate announcement.
Here's how the exchange
program will work:
• New stickers for the April 1 -
November 30 yardwaste
collection season will be on sale
by March 15. The new color will
be pink and the price will be
$1.42 each.
• New stickers for garbage
collection beginning May 3 will
be on sale by April 15. The new
color is orange. The price will be
announced.
• You may exchange expired
stickers for new stickers at any
participating retailer by paying
only the price difference. For
example, turn in ten yardwaste
stickers at $1.32 x 10 cents
difference, pay $1.00 and receive
ten new stickers.
• Please try not to purchase more
stickers than you think you will
use in order to avoid the need
for exchanges. Residents cannot
use white or green stickers on
garbage or yardwaste after their
expiration date, or their waste
will not be collected.
• All sticker exchanges should be
made by May 31, 1993.
Remember, they have value, so
they should be turned in! Keep
them on their original backing
for all returns.
• Stickers are sold at 12 different
area retailers, as well as at
Village Hall and by mail directly
from Laidlaw.
Price increases are governed by
contract.
3
Hawk T I k
Maine South
Home of the Hawks Principal's Quarterly Newsletter Winter, 1993
Parents are always happy when their child brings home a good report
from school. In the same way, our schools are pleased to have a good re-
port from parents. The good report comes from the results of the 1992
community survey which is in the mail to all District 207 residents. The
survey updates the results of a similar survey taken in 1987.
Parents, as well as other residents, gave District 207 schools high marks
in most areas --higher than the marks that most school districts across the
state and nation receive from their parents and residents. In fact, 87 percent
of our parents gave the schools a grade of A or B. Even more striking is the
confidence that 62 percent of the residents show in giving the schools a
grade of A or B considering the fact that nationally only 36 percent of other
residents rated their schools that high.
Parents who in 1987 expressed widespread concern about the informa-
tion students were receiving about the prevention of AIDS appear to be re-
assured according to the results of the latest survey. Only 32 percent in the
earlier study believed students were receiving enough information, but that
number has now grown to 75 percent. AIDS education is provided in
health classes as well as in AIDS awareness assemblies for freshmen and
seniors.
Providing a demographic snapshot of the district, the survey shows that
the communities which make up District 207 are far from homogeneous.
Composed of families of varying levels of income ranging from upper -
middle class to below the poverty line, the district also includes people from
an array of ethnic and linguistic groups including Euro -American, African
American, Hispanic, and Asian. About one in three students speak to their
parents in a language other than English --up from one in five in 1987.
Most parents agreed with the importance of updating school equipment,
expanding course offerings, and paying teachers more. Paradoxically, most
also felt that it was important to avoid increasing taxes. "Targeted property
tax relief is important, particularly for those on fixed incomes," said James
L. Elliott, Superintendent. "But good schools require adequate revenue to
support programs. As people call for tax relief, they must expect changes in
the programs and services they have come to expect." According to Elliott,
one solution is to find alternative ways to fund schools and take the burden
off of property owners. In District 207, more than 90 percent of the rev-
enue currently comes from local sources.
For an in-depth look at these and other statistics, watch your mail for
Bright Outlook, 1992 Community Survey, Maine Township High School
District 207.
Inside
Outstanding teachers ,,..,.,,. 2
Art awards ......................... 2
Summer school plans__... 2
Celebration '93 ................... 2
Southfest ........................... 3
Food drive,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 3
National Merit ..................... 3
Enrollment .......................... 3
Brigadoon .......................... 3
Bend trip success
despite obstacles
Despite a bus breakdown and an
ice storm on their return trip, Mike
Pressler, fine arts chair called the
Maine South Marching Band trip to
Washington, D.C. to play at the in-
auguration a once in a lifetime expe-
rience.
"The trip was wonderful," he said.
"The kids really rose to the occasion
meeting a common goal that actually
was presented to us rather quickly."
In December, the band was asked
to play two original compositions at
the inaugural parade. The group
spent early January polishing the
"President Bill Clinton March" and
"First Lady March."
"Our students sounded great and
looked great and teamed a great deal
about the value of flexibility," said
Pressler, who added that the bus trip
really was one of the strengths of the
trip allowing the students to form
new friendships and strengthen old
ones.
Two teachers named outstanding
Pat Feichter, a social science teacher at Maine South, and Candy Purdy, a
health teacher at Maine South, have been named outstanding teachers by
two different organizations.
Feichter has been chosen Outstanding Teacher of American History for
the State of Illinois. Nominated for the award by the 21st Star Chapter of
the Daughters of the American Revolution, Feichter will receive the award.
March 14 at the DAR's state convention in Effingham. Feichter's creden-
tials have now been forwarded to Washington for consideration for the na-
tional award.
A finalist for the Golden Apple Award last year, Feichter has taught so-
cial science at Maine South for 23 years. The Constitution team, which he
coaches, has won the state championship in 1991 and 1992, finishing third
and fourth in the nationals in those two years.
Purdy has received the Outstanding School Health Educator Award from
the American School Health Association.
According to the American School Health Association, Purdy has made
contributions to the promotion of child health not only in the classroom, but
is actively involved with a professional organization that emphasizes the im-
portance of school health education.
In addition to her teaching duties, Purdy has written a health curriculum.
to be used as a model across Illinois. She has also written curricular guide-
lines for health education for the entire state.
She has been editor of Current Health 2 magazine for 10 years and is
currently a contributing consultant to that publication as well as two others.
She is the author of five junior and senior high school books, two work-
books, and has multimedia programs, a computer program on environmental
pollution, and numerous professional journal articles to her credit.
Recognized by other organizations for her contributions to health educa-
tion across the country, she has been awarded the Illinois Master Teacher
Award, the California Outstanding Health Educator Award, and the Illinois
Association for Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Teacher of the
Year Award.
23 students win art and photo awards
At the regional contest of the nationwide Scholastic Art Competition, 23
Maine South art students won a total of 49 awards. The competition was
held at the Hawthorne Shopping Center. Maine South is among 25 high
schools in the northern region.
Students received certificates of merit, silver keys, and geld keys. The art
work and photography of gold key winners will be sent to New York for na-
tional competition in March. Gold key winners in art were Colleen Tedor
and Ioan Marinau. Gold key winners in photography were Jennifer
Chrzanowski, Rebecca Slugocki, Yasmine Kiss, Susan Neuman, Megan
Sliwa, and Susan Thon.
Summer school
dans underway
Even though the sun hasn't shone
much lately, Maine South's summer
school plans are underway.
Registration Monday, April 12,
will be limited to consumer educa-
tion, oral communications, and
health. All other registrations will
begin Monday, April 19, at 7 a.m.
If there is still space available, reg-
istration for consumer education,
oral communications, and health
will continue at that time.
Six-week classes will begin Tues-
day, June 15, and end Friday, July
23. Seven -week classes will begin
Tuesday, June 15, and end Friday,
July 30. The first set of three-week
classes will begin Tuesday, June 15,
and end Friday, July 2. The second
set of three-week classes will begin
Tuesday, July 6, and end Friday,
July 23.
The cost of a one -credit course is
$143. The cost of a half -credit
course is $90. The cost of a quar-
ter -credit course is $65. The cost of
a seven -week course is $190. The
cost of the non-credit physical edu-
cation program is $90. Costs in-
clude an $8 registration fee for all
classes.
Celebration '93
plans continue
Planning continues for Celebra-
tion'93. The Park Ridge Commu-
nity Center has been selected as the
site for this year's senior class post -
prom party. If you have sugges-
tions for entertainment or fund-rais-
ing, or would like to volunteer or
make a donation, contact one of the
co -chairs --Colette Hohimer at 698-
0555 or Barbara Stasica at 823-
7498.
Fine Tuning MIS
Any assembly of parts which together
function for a common purpose must be
continually fine tuned so it can perform ef-
fectively. An adjustment here, another
there, and maybe several at a time are
necessary now and then. And so it is with
MIS at Leaf where change, as with every-
thing else under and beyond the sun, is
the only constant
The recent MIS reorganization, if that
isn't too broad a word to describe it, in-
volved changes in some departmental res-
ponsibilities and staff alignments. Ac-
cording to Paul Naslund, who's in charge
of MIS operations, the adjustments were
"appropriate, in view of the Company's
evolving needs now and in the foreseeable
future."
The shift concerns three general areas:
hardware and network continuity (main-
frame, PCs and LAN); improved user edu-
cation and training; and business informa-
tion needs using database technology,
Jack Leder's Client Services Depart-
ment is now focused on helping users of
the Company's computer technology bet-
ter understand what's available to them
and how to take advantage of it; determin-
ing information database needs; and pro-
viding support services for OfficeVision
and software such as DisplayWrite, Lotus,
Harvard Graphics, and Ventura,
Responsibility for PC hardware and the
corporate Local Area Network (LAN) was
shifted from Client Services to Technical
Services, which makes sense because all
computer hardware is now under one
wing. Bill McKinley, PC -LAN Specialist,
went along as part of the package
Meanwhile, Georgie Carneal, formerly
Manager of Development Technology and
Data Administration, Applications De-
velopment, took her nameplate and title to
Client Services.
The Technical Services Department,
under Mike Frani-,is, in addition to PC and
LAN, looks after all computer hardware,
system software, and operations of the
FOURTH QUARTER 1992
.......... .... ...... .. .....
New OfficeVlsion Program Replaces
In -House Fax Communication
Much of the regular communications flow
between Leaf plants and the Finance De-
partment in Bannockburn has long relied
on fax. For inventory cost control purposes,
plants --formerly using a variety of special
transmission forms-
send product and Jf
raw material informa-
tion. In addition, as
many as 100 new
vendor set-up re-
quests are received
weekly. That used to
mean a lot of back
and forth fax traffic,
some of it for clarifi-
cation because hand- John Bihun
written forms often were hard to read.
The speed and efficiency of fax depends
on several factors. If other employees are
waiting to use it, there's a waiting line. If
the phone lines which carry fax transmis-
sions are tied up, there's more delay. If the
fax machine at the receiving end is in use,
there's a busy signal—and more waiting,
Corporate Data Center at Memphis, where
the mainframe is located. This responsibil-
ity and all of his other staff positions remain
unchanged,
The Applications Development Depart-
ment, under Tony Maxey, is largely unaf-
fected, except for having waved goodbye
to Ms. Cameal, and Eric Murgatroyd, Man-
ager of Information Technology Integra-
tion, who now reports directly to Paul Nas-
lund to ensure that the area of Computer
Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) receives
high-level attention,
This MIS fine-tune may not be obvious
on a.daily basis to most Leaf employees,
but it will have a subtle and positive effect
on Company operations. PC users will be-
come even more proficient and produc-
tive. The advantage of placing all hardware
Also, there are the expense of fax paper
and phone line charges
With so many messages transmitted
during an average working day between
Bannockburn and Leaf plants, delays were
the norm, employees
were less productive,
and problems IFinevit-
AW *WIR ably occurred Tobe
C111111111111111
sure, fax is a big im-
provement over reg-
ular mail, and Leaf
still relies on it for
transmitting out -of -
Company messages,
but plant and Finance
Kathy Kipp Department employ-
ees believed there ought to be a better
way for them to communicate with each
other without delay and Murphy's Law am-
bushes.
Problem solving is what MIS is all about:
It's permanent directive is to find a better
way. And it did just that with the growing
(Continued next page)
and systems software in one place re-
quires no explanation, nor does reposition-
ing certain individual "round peg" special-
ists in round holes.
Though computer technology has been
a reality for decades, and virtually all
businesses now rely on it, specific MIS (or
counterpart) functions at each are still
"new kids on the corporate block." This
means they're still taking shape, and will
continue doing so probably forever as de-
veloping technology makes new and wider
application of computers possible. And,
as business needs alter, as can be ex-
pected, computerization will keep up.
Thus..
The final word isn't really final at all.
Change never is, And neither is the prac-
tice of fine tuning,
,
J 4
a.
FOURTH QUARTER 1992
.......... .... ...... .. .....
New OfficeVlsion Program Replaces
In -House Fax Communication
Much of the regular communications flow
between Leaf plants and the Finance De-
partment in Bannockburn has long relied
on fax. For inventory cost control purposes,
plants --formerly using a variety of special
transmission forms-
send product and Jf
raw material informa-
tion. In addition, as
many as 100 new
vendor set-up re-
quests are received
weekly. That used to
mean a lot of back
and forth fax traffic,
some of it for clarifi-
cation because hand- John Bihun
written forms often were hard to read.
The speed and efficiency of fax depends
on several factors. If other employees are
waiting to use it, there's a waiting line. If
the phone lines which carry fax transmis-
sions are tied up, there's more delay. If the
fax machine at the receiving end is in use,
there's a busy signal—and more waiting,
Corporate Data Center at Memphis, where
the mainframe is located. This responsibil-
ity and all of his other staff positions remain
unchanged,
The Applications Development Depart-
ment, under Tony Maxey, is largely unaf-
fected, except for having waved goodbye
to Ms. Cameal, and Eric Murgatroyd, Man-
ager of Information Technology Integra-
tion, who now reports directly to Paul Nas-
lund to ensure that the area of Computer
Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) receives
high-level attention,
This MIS fine-tune may not be obvious
on a.daily basis to most Leaf employees,
but it will have a subtle and positive effect
on Company operations. PC users will be-
come even more proficient and produc-
tive. The advantage of placing all hardware
Also, there are the expense of fax paper
and phone line charges
With so many messages transmitted
during an average working day between
Bannockburn and Leaf plants, delays were
the norm, employees
were less productive,
and problems IFinevit-
AW *WIR ably occurred Tobe
C111111111111111
sure, fax is a big im-
provement over reg-
ular mail, and Leaf
still relies on it for
transmitting out -of -
Company messages,
but plant and Finance
Kathy Kipp Department employ-
ees believed there ought to be a better
way for them to communicate with each
other without delay and Murphy's Law am-
bushes.
Problem solving is what MIS is all about:
It's permanent directive is to find a better
way. And it did just that with the growing
(Continued next page)
and systems software in one place re-
quires no explanation, nor does reposition-
ing certain individual "round peg" special-
ists in round holes.
Though computer technology has been
a reality for decades, and virtually all
businesses now rely on it, specific MIS (or
counterpart) functions at each are still
"new kids on the corporate block." This
means they're still taking shape, and will
continue doing so probably forever as de-
veloping technology makes new and wider
application of computers possible. And,
as business needs alter, as can be ex-
pected, computerization will keep up.
Thus..
The final word isn't really final at all.
Change never is, And neither is the prac-
tice of fine tuning,
OfficeVision: New and Improved!
Electronic mail, or OfficeVision as Leaf's
system is called, has quickly become an
almost indispensable,n-house communi-
cations tool and resource And now it'll be
even more useful with the introduction of
a newer version
Until about mid-Decernber, a selected
test group of Leaf employees tried out the
system's new features to spot potential
problems, iron out wrinkles, and, when ap-
prcpriate, suggest modifications Many of
their comments are now being incorpo-
rated into the new OfficeVision user man -
tial, which will soon be available
Of the several new features offered by
this latest generation of OfficeVision, three
New Program—
in-house fax problem.
The solution was an outgrowth of an idea
originally suggested by plant employees
when MIS' Maxine Sheinin and Client Ser-
vices Department director Jack Leder
were in the field on a training mission. Could
the existing fax forms be consolidated and
adapted to the Company's electronic mail
system, more commonly known as Office -
Vision?
Maxine gathered samples of the forms
then being used and adapted some to Of-
ficeVision as an on-screen form. What this
meant was that plant employees could put
their pens away and, using the terminal
keyboard, fill in the form in a clearly read-
able manner Then all they had to do was
punch in the ID number of the person to
whom the message was intended, and
send it off secure in the knowledge that it
would go directly to that person.
Message confidentiality, tf necessary,
isn't a problem, OfficeVision isn't like an
old-fashioned telephone party line where
anyone who wanted to could listen in The
addressee's ID takes care of that.
"With fax," noted John Bhun, Inventory
Cost Control Analyst, one of the principal
FYI is published four times a year. Its
purpose is to inform and educate em-
ployees of Leaf, Inc. about computers,
computerization, and related technol-
ogy and how they aid—and can aid—
Company operations.
Ideas for articles and suggestions for
improving FYI are welcome.
Please direct all inquiries c/o Jack
Leder, Director, Client Services De-
partment, MIS. Bannockburn. (Office -
Vision ID: MWRL.)
(Printed on recycled paper)
are especially noteworthy,
a A new MAIL capability, called OVMAIL,
is a major change in the way notes (infor-
mal messages) are sent and processed.
The difference is in the method used, OV -
MAIL List Processing makes the Note
Maintenance Facility obsolete, and MAIL -
LOG is replaced with DOCUMENTLOG
There's no need here to explain the fine -
point details of how all this is managed,
as that information will be in the new man-
ual However...
Two significant advantages of OVMAIL
are (1) that it displays the percent of per-
sonal storage capacity used, and (2) that
the Search/Find capability is more exten-
beneficiaries of the new feature, "there's
too much potential for something to go
wrong—delays, misdirected messages,
etc. OfficeVision is a more effective means
of internal communication." (John, inciden-
tally, also has designed several forms for
sending messages via OfficeVision,)
The other principal beneficiary, Kathy
Kipp, Accounts Payable Clerk, echoes her
appreciation, "All the new vendor set-up
requests that come in Every day now can
be handled much more efficiently."
But, one might reasonably ask, why
wasn't this great idea introduced before
last June? Why wait so long? After all, prod-
uct and raw material details and new ven-
dor set-up requests have been coming in
sive than that of the former Note Mainte-
nance Facility
Other welcome improvements
. A POSTPONE command will save a
note you're working on until a later time
. An ability to recall mailed notes it
they've not been received.
- A refresh "inbasket" If mail arrives
while you're in your mbasket, you can re-
fresh and receive new mail without having
to exit (When the function EXPRESS READ
is available, your New OfficeVision mail will
bediI
splayea consecutively,)
a Three Calendar improvements include
Ability to delete recurring items
Improved ability to identify and re-
solve calendar conflicts.
(CoMrUed next page)
for a long time. The answer is simple: The
technology was there all along, but until
the on-screen form was developed and
every plant and Company location had ac-
cess the program couldn't be introduced,
Said John: "In Finance, as throughout
the Company, we're still learning about Of-
ficeVision and its potential to improve over-
all efficiency, It seems to be limited only
by the imagination of those who use it."
So, if you have an idea about how Office -
Vision might be adapted to solve a problem
or need, tell Maxine or Jack about it. Their
expertise, backed by the entire MIS team,
could make it a reality.
Computers, it's been said, are merely
solutions awaiting problems.
Tech Tips: One for the average "garden
variety" PC user (most of us),
and one for super techies.
You know which you are.
If you're not a su;xir techile PC user, you still probably know that typing DIR at
the DOS prompt presents a list of files on a disk. (You didn't know that? Well, now
you do. DIR means directory.) Also, moEt of us have punched DIR/p to stop the
automatic and rapid scrolling. But... did you know that you can sort lists? The
command to alphabetically sort the directory list is:
C:\> DIR ; SORT
The symbol I can be found above the\ on most PC keyboards.
Are you an advanced! DOS user? If you write your own batch files, you can add
the BELL ring in the file by using the key stroke combination CTRL -G at the point
in your batch file where the bell is to ring.
A 'G is displayed on the screen, but when the program is executed the bell will
ring—really!
If you're backing up files using a batch program, the last line may read:
DAVENTURA > echo BACKUP COMPLETE _G
This is a good audio "flag" that will signify that your program has reached a
satisfactory conclusion.
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
FINANCE DEPARTMENT
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Michael E. Janonis, Village Manager
FROM: David C. Jepson, Finance Directo� -
DATE: March 29, 1993
SUBJECT: Amendments to the Real Estate Transfer Tax
When the Village increased the Real Estate Transfer Tax from $1.00 to $3.00 per $1,000.00 in
1990, a provision was included whereby a single-family property owner who sold his/her
property and purchased another single-family property in the Village could qualify for a rebate
of $2.00 per $1,000.00. The ordinance authorizing the rebate contained two conditions that
needed to be satisfied before the property owner would be eligible for the rebate. The two
conditions are repeated below:
1. The person shall have owned and occupied a single-family residence, townhouse or
condominium unit within the corporate boundaries of the Village of Mount Prospect
as his principal residence and said single-family residence, townhouse or condominium
was sold and the Real Estate Transfer Tax was paid within one year of the date of
application for rebate: and
2. The person purchases and occupies a single-family residence, townhouse or
condominium within the Village of Mount Prospect as his principal residence, for
which he has paid the Real Estate Transfer Tax of three dollars ($3.00) per one
thousand dollars ($1,000), within one year of the date of selling the previous residence
located within the Village of Mount Prospect.
The above conditions were included for ease of administration and for consistency in application
of the rebate.
During 1992, Albert F. Boldt of 617 South School Street submitted an application for a rebate
for the property at 617 South School Street for which he had paid the transfer tax. Mr. Boldt
had previously owned and occupied the property at 3 North Elm Street. Mr. Boldt informed us
that the property at 3 North Elm Street had been sold "on contract" and that the deed was being
held in escrow. However, the transfer tax has not been paid for the property at 3 North Elm
Street.
The intention of the rebate provision is to encourage single-family property owners who are
considering selling their current property to purchase replacement property within the Village.
I believe Mr. Boldt's sale of 3 North Elm Street and subsequent purchase of 617 South School
Street satisfy the intention of the rebate provision. However, his situation does not satisfy the
rebate requirement because the tax was not paid by the buyer of his former residence.
Michael E. Janonis
Amendments to the Real Estate Transfer Tax
March 29, 1993
There are two issues that need to be addressed to resolve this type of situation: 1) The section
of the ordinance imposing the tax would need to be changed because the tax is imposed on all
transfers of title whether recorded or not; and 2) The rebate section requiring the tax to be paid
on the former residence would need to be changed.
The first and third paragraphs of Section 8.802.A read as follows:
"A tax shall be imposed on the transfer of title to real property located in the Village
as evidenced by the recordation of a deed by any person or by the delivery of any deed
or assignment of interest of said real property, made as of the first day of November,
1987, and thereafter, whether vesting the owner with the beneficial interest in or legal
title to said property or merely the possession or use thereof for any purpose or to
secure future payment of money or the future transfer of any such real property.
The term "deed as used in this Article shall mean all documents transferring or
reflecting the transfer of legal title, equitable title, or both legal and equitable title to
real property, or the beneficial interest in a land trust. Delivery of any deed shall be
deemed to have occurred when the transferee or purchaser, or his representative or
agent, receives possession of the deed or in the case of a land trust when the trustee
receives possession of a valid assignment of a beneficial interest."
We interpret this to mean that any transfer of property is subject to the tax whether or not the
title is recorded. However, we have not tried to enforce the Real Estate Transfer Tax unless
the title transfer is actually recorded because we generally would not be aware of these
transactions where the title transfer is not recorded. Additionally, one of the factors that makes
our collection system effective is that the title companies will not complete the transaction unless
the Real Estate Transfer Stamp is attached to the deed. In effect, the title companies enforce
compliance of the tax on all transactions where a deed is recorded.
Because our actual practice has been to collect the tax only when a deed is recorded, I think it
would be appropriate to change the ordinance to reflect that practice. This could be
accomplished by changing the first and third paragraphs of Section 8.802.A to read as follows:
"A tax shall be imposed on the transfer of title to real property located in the Village
as evidenced by the recordation of a deed by any person of said real property, made
as of the first day of November, 1987, and thereafter, whether vesting the owner with
the beneficial interest in or legal title to said property or merely the possession and
Michael E. Janonis
Amendments to the Real Estate Transfer Tax
March 29, 1993
use thereof for any purpose or to secure future payment of money on the future
transfer of any such real property.
The term "deed" as used in this Article shall mean all documents transferring or
reflecting the transfer of legal title, equitable fide, or both legal and equitable title to
real property, or the beneficial interest in a land trust."
This change would mean that the tax would only be due when the deed is actually recorded.
=�M
The second issue could be resolved by striking the words 'and the Real Estate Transfer Tax was
paid" from Section 8.802.B.1. With this change, this Section would read as follows:
"The person shall have owned and occupied a single-family residence, townhouse or
condominium unit within the Corporate boundaries of the Village of Mount Prospect
as his principal residence and said single-family residence, townhouse or condominium
was sold within one year of the date of application for rebate: and"
I believe the above changes would help us to more equitably apply the intention of the rebate
provision and would have very limited impact on the amount of the tax collected.
An ordinance that would accomplish these changes is attached.
DCJ/sm
Enc
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ARTICLE VRI ENTITLED
"REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX' OF CHAPTER 8 OF THE
VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF
MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION ONE: Article VIII entitled "Real Estate Transfer Tax" of Chapter 8 of the Village Code
A. By amending the first paragraph of Subsection 8.802.A to read as follows:
"A tax shall be imposed on the transfer of title to real property located in the Village
of evidenced by the recordation of a deed by any person of said real property, made as
of the first day of November, 1987, and thereafter, whether vesting the owner with the
beneficial interest in or legal title to said property or merely the possession and use
thereof for any purpose or to secure future payment of money on the future transfer of
any such real property."
B. By Amending the third paragraph of Subsection 8.802.A to read as follows:
The term "deed" as used in this Article shall mean all documents transferring or
reflecting the transfer of legal title, equitable title, or both legal and equitable title to
real property, or the beneficial interest in a land trust.
C. By amending Subsection 8.802.B. La to read as follows:
"The person shall have owned and occupied a single-family residence, townhouse or
condominium unit within the corporate boundaries of the Village of Mount Prospect as
his principal residence and said single-family residence, townhouse or condominium
was sold within one year of the date of application for rebate: and"
SECTION TWO: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect following its passage, approval, and
publication in pamphlet form in accordance with law.
PASSED and APPROVED this _ day of , 1993.
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ATTEST:
Village Clerk
Village President
AGENDA
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Special Meeting
Thursday, May 13, 1993
7:30 P.M.
Trustees Room, Village Hall
1010 South Emerson Street
Phone: 708 / 392-0000
Fax: 108 / 392-6022
TDO: 708 / 392-6064
1. Agdohon Nmmber 11
A. Continued review of draft Zoning Ordinance with Zoning Board of Appeals
and the Village Board. Discussion will continue on Page 44.
NIP""
GERALD L PARLEY
TRUWMES
GEORGE A. CLOWES
TIMOTHY J. CORCORAN
RICHARD N. HENDRICKS
PAUL
Village of Mount Prospect
MICHAELS W, SKOWRON
W,
IRVANA K. WILKS
VILLAGE IWAINAGER
100 South Emerson Street Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
MICHAEL E JANONIS
VILLAGE CLINK
CAROL A, FIELDS
AGENDA
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Special Meeting
Thursday, May 13, 1993
7:30 P.M.
Trustees Room, Village Hall
1010 South Emerson Street
Phone: 708 / 392-0000
Fax: 108 / 392-6022
TDO: 708 / 392-6064
1. Agdohon Nmmber 11
A. Continued review of draft Zoning Ordinance with Zoning Board of Appeals
and the Village Board. Discussion will continue on Page 44.