HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/12/2001 CWC minutes MINUTES
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
COFFEE WITH COUNCIL
SATURDAY, MAY 12, 2001
9:00 A.M.
2"a Floor Conference Room, Village Hall
The meeting was convened at 9:00 a.m. Those present were Mayor Gerald Farley, Trustees
Timothy Corcoran, Michaele Skowron, and Tom Zadel. Representing staff were Village
Manager Michael Janonis and Director of Human Services Nancy Morgan.
Residents in Attendance:
Richard E. Underwood
Nicole B~;me
Karen Hiang
David Schein
Carol Totorello
601 N. Wille St.
2020 Sullivan Ct.
713 Chris Ln.
512 S. NaWaTa
223 S. Elmhurst Rd.
Mr. Richard Underwood, 601 N. Wille St. Mr. Underwood raised a traffic concern occurring
mornings and evenings along Highland and Rt.83. Over the years, he has been aware that there
have been a number of accidents and cars rolling through stop signs. Trustee Corcoran said that
we could examine the statistics on that intersection. Trustee Skowron said that the Village could
place a drone squad car near the intersection. Trustee Corcoran said that the big issue use to be
flooding but now it is traffic. We want to change behavior not write tickets. Selective
enforcement does not always work. We may need to develop a Police Traffic Unit.
Mr. Underwood raised a concern about vehicles parking too close to comers. Trustee Corcoran
said that we may need to review and change the setbacks. There was a discussion about general
traffic problems and speeding in Mount Prospect. Trustee Corcoran said that traffic Cahners
(round-a-bouts) really work in Europe and the north side of Chicago. Miss Nicole Byrne said
that from her experience, a police officer shooting radar really works at controlling speeding.
Trustee Coreoran said that some communities are known for having a "0' tolerance for speeding.
Video surveillance with the ability to write citations would be an effective enforcement tool.
Mr. Underwood raised concerns about property maintenance at a nearby residence including
debris, foliage overgrowth and conditions of the house. Human Services Director Morgan
explained how the Village, in a combined effort among departments, work to solve social
problems which sometime attribute to the described situation. Environment Health and Human
Services will work on this situation.
Ms. Carol Totorello, 223 S. Elmhurst Rd. Ms. Totorello asked about Randhurst. Trustee
Corcoran said that the Village has met with Randhurst management several times, and they are
working on the vacancies. They are looking to fill the "Big Box" store space with "Big Box"
stores.
s. Totorello raised a concern about the size of a house being built off of Lincoln and Douglas.
She is concerned about plans for a home business~ Village Manager Janonis said that staff will
review the plans.
Mr. David Sehein, 512 S. NaWaTa. Mr. Schein wanted advice if he could hang his "Squirrel
Crossing" sign on a parkway tree or in his front yard. Village Manager Janonis told him he could
hang it in his fi'ont yard. Mr. Schein needed clarification about storing garbage can on the side of
the home. All Trustees discussed that this was a comer lot issue, and so it does not apply to his
lot. Mr. Schein was concerned about the newly planted trees along Rt, 83 being a sight
obstruction when they mature. Village Manager Janonis said that staff will look into this. Mr.
Schein wanted the group to know about the infra red photography he took of his home's energy
loss. He distributed the pictures. Trustee Skowron suggested that an article in the Village
Newsletter might be helpful to residents.
Village Manager Michael Janonis. Village Manager Janonis raised a concern about motorized
scooters, and questioned ifi~t is l&gal for them to be ridden on the street and by Jr. High School
age students. The Village will research this and write an article in the Newsletter.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 a.m.
H:NLOUCoffe~ with Council 5/12/011
Respe~lly submitted,
N/ancy~q;~rg~,~SW
Human Services Director