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VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
COFFEE WITH COUNCIL
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2001
9:00 A.M.
2"a Floor Conference Room, Village Hall
The meeting was convened at 9:00 a.m. Those present were Trustees Timothy Corcoran,
Paul Hoefert, Irvana Wilks, and Michael Zadel. Representing staff were Village
Manager Michael Janonis and Deputy Finance Director Carol Widmer.
Residents in Attendance:
Ray Rubio
Carol Tortorello
Carol Bell
Joanne Engstrom
David Schein
412 N. Elmhurst Road
223 S. Elmhurst Avenue
222 N. Wille Street
1 I0 N. Kenilworth Street
512 S. NaWaTa
Ms. Carol Tortorello, 223 S. Elmhurst Avenue: Ms. Tortorello related an incident that
happened to her at the new CVS Pharmacy on Golf and Busse Roads. She stated that her
automobile was almost involved in an accident because the roadway west of the building
is very narrow and the car coming toward her did not stay within its lane. Trustee
Corcoran stated that staffwould take a look at the area.
Ms. Tortorello also remarked that the Winter Parade was a great event. She suggested
that next year a request be made to those attending the Parade that they bring food
donations for the food pantry. The Trustees in attendance thought that was an excellent
idea. Also, Ms. Tortorello suggested that the Village look into ways to provide additional
music other than the bands in the parade. Village Manager Michael Janonis said he
would look into the possibility of additional music.
Mrs. Carol Bell, 222 N. Wille Street: Mrs. Bell said she just stopped in to say how
much she enjoys living in the Village. She thought it was very nice that Mayor Farley
came door to door when he was running for re-election. She also wanted to wish the
Village good luck with the downtown redevelopment. The Trustees thanked her for
coming.
Mrs. Joanne Engstrom, 110 N. Kenilworth Avenue: Mrs. Engstrom said she moved in
to Mount Prospect about three years ago and she just came to meet the Trustees and staff.
Mrs. Engstrom went on to relate a problem she was experiencing with her next door
neighbor regarding the driveway they share. The situation has gotten to the point that her
neighbor has been verbally abusive to Mrs. Engstrom. Mrs. Engstrom said that she wrote
a letter to Village Manager Michael Janonis regarding the issue and she has been in
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contact with Building Commissioner Bill George and Plans Examiner Rod VanWart and
found them to be very helpful. Village Manager Michael Janonis said he would check
with the Village's attorney and get an update for Mrs. Engstrom. Mr. Janonis also
advised Mrs. Engstrom to call the Police and make a report regarding the verbal abuse
situation.
Mr. David Schein, 512 S. NaWaTa: Mr. Schein stated that he enjoyed the Winter
Parade. Mr. Schein suggested that in future parades only use the parking lights on
vehicles to cut down on the glare from the headlights.
Mr. Schein asked if people are happy with the Route 83 light sequencing. Village
Manager Michael Janonis said contruction is not quite complete and the timing of the
lights will be different. The new lights will have sensors as well as timing devices.
Mr. Schein also remarked that the budget presentations were wonderful. He said the staff
did an excellent job of explaining the budget. However, he was disappointed to observe
almost no one in the audience.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Carol L. Widmer
Deputy Finance Director