HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/20/2001 PC minutes MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
MOUNT PROSPECT PLAN COMMISSION
June 20, 2001
CALL TO ORDER:
The regular meeting of the Mount Prospect Plan Commission was called to order by Vice-Chairman Mart
Sledz at 7:11 p.m. atthe Village Hall, 100 South Emerson Street, Mount Prospect, Illinois.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Mart Sledz, Vice-Chairman
Gary Grouwinkel
Carol Tortorello
Edwin Janus
Bill Reddy
Village Staff Present: Michael Blue, AICP, Deputy Director of Community Development
Nicole Roberts, Neighborhood Planner
Suzanne Mas6, Long Range Planner
Others in Attendance: Lenoard Tomasewski, resident
Dean Geroulis, Tribune
CDBG Applicants, see attached sign in sheet
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Vice-Chairman Sledz asked for comments or changes to the minutes.
There were no changes to the minutes. Carol Tortorello moved to approve the minutes from the June 20,
2001 Plan Commission meeting and Mart Sledz seconded the motion. The minutes were approved by a
voice vote of 3-0 with Bill Reddy and Edwin Janus abstaining. Vice-Chairman Sledz asked staff to
present the next item on the agenda case, PC-04-01.
SUBDIVISION:
PC-04-01 Tomasewski Subdivsion 110 South Audrey Lane
Petitioner: Leonard Tomasewski
Staffi Suzanne Mas6 Long Range Planner
In this case, the petitioner is seeking to create one lot of record by consolidating his existing lot with a
portion of vacated Meier Road directly behind the lot. The village vacated Meier Road in 1994 as part of
a subdivision redevelopment. The plat merely updates public records. Staff recommended approval.
There were some questions as to what type of fencing and landscaping could be built on the vacated
portion of the consolidated lot. The plat was approved 5-0.
NEW BUSINESS:
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2002 Application Vice-Chairman Sledz asked Ms.
Nicole Roberts, Neighborhood Planner, to address the next item of business. Ms. Roberts welcomed the
applicants of the Village's CDBG 2002 program. She informed them that the purpose of the meeting is to
hear presentations from each agency, and allow the Plan Commission to ask questions about their
program. She also informed them that no formal funding recommendations would be made at this
meeting, but there will be a Public Hearing at the July 18, 2001 Plan Commission meeting where the Plan
Commission will make funding recommendations for each applicant. Ms. Roberts also noted that there
were two new applicants this year - Mount Prospect School District 57 and the Workforce Board of
Northern Cook County. She reminded applicants that all proposals should address the objectives of
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benefiting Iow and moderate-income residents or the elimination of slum/blight conditions in Mount
Prospect. Ms. Roberts also informed applicants that, based on HUD's estimated funding allocation for FY
2002, the Village of Mount Prospect should receive $368,000.00, the same as the FY2001 allocation. She
said that there is a 15% cap on Public Service programs, and a 20% cap on Administration of the program
year's funding allocation.
Ms. Roberts told applicants that they would present their proposals on a first-come-first served basis as
noted in the sign-in sheet. Each agency was given five minutes to present their proposals, and there was
oppommity for the Commission to ask questions after each presentation. In the order listed below, agency
representatives spoke about the purpose of their program, the benefits to low-income residents of Mount
Prospect, program output and outcome, and their anticipated funding needs. The Plan Commission asked
the representatives questions related to the above-mentioned topics, which were answered satisfactorily.
The following list also reflects the agencies that submitted proposals but were not present at the meeting.
Katie Bemico Suburban Health Care Youth & Adults $10,000
April Foley & Nancy Village of Mount Prospect Youth $18,000
Cony
Melissa Sly ! Mount Prospect School District57 Youth $1,500
Freida Walker & Michael Workforce Board Adult $15,000
Spiers
Linnea Piom Camp Fire Boys & Girls Youth $15,000
Mark Parr Children's Advocacy Ctr. Youth $3,000
Cynthia Ash Girl Scouts-IL Crossroads Council Youth $10,000
Barb Eanos Claygroand, Inc. Youth $15,000
Geoff Gephart HOPE NOW Homelessness $15,000
Sharon Anderson Club RecPlex Youth $3,000
TOTAL $125~665
OLD BUSINESS: None
COMMENTS AND OTHER BUSINESS:
There was discussion on how to allocate funds among the applicants. The Plan Commission recognized
the youth programs such as Clayground Inc., as being invaluable to the Mount Prospect Community.
Vice-Chairman Sledz stated that funding youth programs should be the primary focus of the Commission.
Ho~vever, members also said that other programs such as Access to Care and the HOPE NOW are also
invaluable to the low-income residents of Mount Prospect. Plan Commission members also voiced
concerns about the Girl Scouts program due to termination of a similar program in the Boxwood area
several years ago. There was also discussion about the two new programs. Gary Grouwinkel stated that
School District 57, "Character Counts" Program would benefit the community because of its level of
involvement with other agencies within the community (i.e., Police Department). However, Carol
Tortorello was concerned about the amount of students in District 57 who are qualified as low income.
The Plan Commissioners also voiced concerns about the scholarship program that the Workforce Board
proposed, noting that there were no specific selection criteria for recruiting low-income residents to the
program, or specific schools in which they would attend.
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Vice-Chairman Sledz closed the public session at 9:26 p.m., and moved to adjourn and Bill Reddy
seconded the motion. The motion was approved by a voice vote and the meeting was adjourned.
Michael Blue, AICP, Deputy Director of Community Development
Nicole Roberts, Neighborhood Planner
Suzanne Mas6, Long Range Planner
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