HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/08/2001 CWC minutes MINUTES
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
COFFEE WITH COUNCIL
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2001
9:00 A.M.
2n~ Floor Conference Room, Village Hall
The meeting was convened at 9:00 a.m. Those present representing the Village Board were
Trustees Irvana Wilks and Richard Lohrstorfer. Representing staff were Assistant Village
Manager DaVid Strahl and Director of Human Services Nancy Morgan.
Residents in Attendance:
Chris and Claude Lenz 214 N. Louis
Chuck Peterson 606 N. Prospect Manor
David Schein 512 S. NaWaTa
Joe Gattas. 12 N. Kenilworth
Carol Totorello 223 S. Elmhurst Rd.
Mr. Chris Lenz and son Claude Lenz, 214 N. Louis. Mr. Lenz wanted to praise the Village,
especially Public Works, Fire, and Police Departments and Television Services for its support of
the Historical Society's car show. He then asked about the proper manner to make a complaint
about a car blocking a sidewalk. Mr. Strahl told him to call the Poli~e Department or call the
Village Manager's Office. Mr. Lenz asked about the Cdordano and Randhurst properties, and
Mr. Strahl told him that there was no update.
Mr. Lenz feels that the Village Board should have a final vote, for the record, on whether they
will go ahead with the Village Hall project with or without a referendum. He also raised a
concern that it appears the Village and the Library have developed a conspiracy to push the
Library project along with the Village Hall project. A lively discussion took place on these
Village Hall issues with an assurance by Trustees Wilks and Lohrstorfer that there is no
conspiracy between the two entities.
Mr. Chuck Peterson, 606 N. Prospect Manor. Mr. Peterson discussed a concern about an
annual problem of high school students speeding between 50 - 60 mph down Prospect Manor
and Highland on school days after 3:00 p.m. In the discussion, Trustees Wilks and Lohrstorfer
felt police need to monitor speeding at this location, as well as suggested that this issue should be
brought up at the Safety Commission. Mr. Peterson also discussed the problem of students
parking on the streets in the neighborhood. He suggested the use of parking stickers to help
relieve the situation.
Mr. Peterson raised a concern about a specific house being like an "Animal House*'. Mr. Strahl"
told him that the Village is aware and is working to improve this situation. Mr. Peterson also
raised a concern about the need for a "No Left Turn" sign at the new Dunkin Donuts/Baskin '
Robins at Busse and Golf. He was told the State would be grinding out the road medium.
r. David Schein, 512 S. NaWaTa. Mr. Schein said that he was given a confusing answer by
the Mount Prospect Police Department when he called about dead birds residents suspect have
the West Nile Virus. He had two dead crows that were double bagged in this car trunk. While
Mr. Strahl was on the phone in an effort to straighten out the confusion, a discussion took place
about the West Nile Virus. Mr. Strahl informed the group that because there are enough dead
birds from the area, we do not need further testing. Mr. Schein may dispose of the dead birds in
the Village dumpster.
Mr. Joe Oattas, 12 N. Kenilworth. Mr. Gattas came to the meeting to discuss the dead bird
issue. The dead birds that Mr. Schein had in this trunk were from Mr. Gattas' mothers front
yard.
Ms. Carol Totorello, 223 S. Elmhurst Rd. Ms. Totorello mentioned that the traffic signal on
Southbound on Rt. 83 and Council Trails Rd. has not been replaced to which Mr. Strahl made
note.
Trustee Irvana Wilks announced that she attended State Representative Terry Park's meeting
on grant information, and she ~vill distributed this information to the board. She also mentioned
that she had copies of the "Handbook of Illinois Govemment" booklet, which she thought was
very informative.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy ~SW
Human Services Director
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