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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/12/2008 CWC MinutesMINUTES VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT COFFEE WITH COUNCIL SATURDAY, January 12, 2008 Community Center 1 St Floor Village Hall The meeting was called to order at 9:05 a.m. by Mayor Wilks, Trustee Arlene Juracek was present. Representing staff were Assistant Village Manager Dave Strahl and Police Chief John Dahlberg. Residents In Attendance Rodger Kruse South Louis Street Derek Steinweg Pima Lane Carol Tortorello Elmhurst Avenue Kimberly & Andrew Skic North Owen David Schein NaWaTa Tom & Candy Psihogios N. Wille Lewis & Connie Dumas Cayuga Rodger Kruse, South Louis Street Mr. Kruse had the following items to discuss: 1) He commented positively on the Shabonee Trail overnight parking solution, noting one car with two flyers and another car with two tickets on Prospect Avenue. 2) Mr. Kruse questioned why cars parked on Shabonee during a snowfall are not towed. He stated one car sat on Shabonee for two days and was never towed. Chief Dahlberg explained that Village Ordinance does not currently permit the towing of vehicles so cited, but that historically the Village has relocated cars parked on downtown streets to municipal lots after significant snowfall events. After researching this issue, he will discuss it with the Village Manager. 3) Mr. Kruse inquired about the property at 701 E. Prospect where there are plans to build new townhome units. A building was taken down and a green fence erected. He complained about the look of the fence, the leaves and debris piled on the property. Mr. Strahl responded that the fence was most likely put there to secure the site, but he will look in to it. 4) Mr. Kruse asked if the black plastic used by the Village to cover planting beds along many streets in the winter can be used more than one season. Mr. Strahl stated the plastic gets worn and usually lasts one season. 5) The last concern Mr. Kruse had was regarding a Pontiac Montana with a new Village sticker, which was not properly affixed to the windshield. He is concerned that the sticker could easily come off and be used on another car. There was a discussion on the proper way to affix stickers, as well as methods of removing stickers. The Police Chief will follow -up on the vehicle in question. Derek Steinweg, Pima Lane Derek Steinweg is on the Mount Prospect Youth Commission and attended the meeting to report back to the Commission on what is going on in the community. The Mayor thanked him for his service to the Youth Commission. Mayor Wilks asked if the Youth Commission came to a decision on the dog issue discussed at their December meeting. Mr. Steinweg stated they had not made a decision, but were considering signs. Mayor Wilks requested a written report from the Youth Commission. Carol Tortorello, S. Elmhurst Avenue Carol Tortorello was glad to see that the Village was considering red light enforcement cameras. There was a general discussion on red light enforcement systems. Chief Dahlberg has attended seminars and presentations on red light enforcement systems and will be submitting information to the Village Manager for the Village Board's review, as this will be a policy decision. Ms. Tortorello asked if the police department conducted "Drive 25 Keep Kids Alive" enforcement on the 2100 Block of Haven. A father commented to her that they are having trouble with IDOT trucks speeding down the street. Ms. Tortorello wanted to know if something could be done about it. Chief Dahlberg will assign the Traffic Sergeant to investigate this issue. Kimberly & Andrew Skic, North Owen Kimberly Skic announced "Elements" has received their occupancy permit from the Village and will have their soft opening on Wednesday. The Mayor wished them the best of luck. David Schein, NaWaTa David Schein had two concerns. The first was the Agreement entered into by the Village with Prospect Heights regarding Operation and Maintenance of Levee 37. His concern is that we have a handle on the maintenance costs. Mayor Wilks stated that due to the materials being used, maintenance costs will be minimal. Second, Mr. Schein asked if Traffic Study 14 will be discussed at the next Committee of the Whole. Mr. Strahl confirmed that it is scheduled to be voted on at the next regular Village Board Meeting on January 15, 2008. Mr. Schein also complimented the Village on doing a good job of letting residents know what is happening in the Village with regard to the ongoing Traffic Study process. Tom & Candy Psihogios, N. Wille They were at the meeting to learn more about the community. Lewis & Connie Dumas, Cayuga Mr. & Mrs. Dumas have an ongoing issue with Public Works regarding the apron on their driveway. American Water replaced the buffalo box 2 '/z years ago and in the process, the apron on their driveway cracked. Public Works arranged for replacement of the apron on a shared cost basis of 75% - 25% (Mr. & Mrs. Dumas /American Water). Two of the squares have become pitted so they contacted Public Works Department. They are not satisfied with the response they are receiving from Public Works. Mr. Strahl responded that usually there is a one year replacement on concrete, but he will follow -up with the Public Works Department and get back to them. Tom Psihogios, N. Wille Mr. Psihogios asked if there are any regulations regarding solar panels on residential roofs or other solar generators. Trustee Juracek said she did not think there were any ordinances regarding placement of such systems, but the electrical connections associated with same require permits and the development code restricts the height of structures to no more than 30 feet. She also advised that they could look on the Village Website for a link to Commonwealth Edison for more information about energy efficiency. At 10:51 a.m., the meeting was adjourned. 1154