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MINUTES
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
COFFEE WITH COUNCIL
SATURDAY, JULY 9, 2011
9:00 AM
Community Room, Village Hall
Meeting convened at 9:00 AM. Those present: Mayor Pro Tem John Matuszak, Trustee Steve Polit, Trustee
John Korn, Assistant Village Manager Dave Strahl and Fire Chief John Malcolm.
Residents in Attendance:
Thomas Tezky School Street
Jim Chylik Locust Lane
Steve and Barbie VanArsdale Can Dota Avenue
Carol Tortorello Elmhurst Avenue
Ken Koeppen Linnemann Road
David Schein South Na Wa Ta Avenue
Thomas Tezky
provided an update on the damage to his home from the storm last month. His home was
reminded Mr. Tezky to contact his insurance company to see if this would be covered by his insurance.
Jim Chylik
commented on what a great job the Village during the storm last month and wanted to thank
everyone for all of their hard work. Mr. Chylik asked about the warning
Chief Malcolm explained what occurred and advised those present that we are reviewing siren activation
procedures and in fact, there is a meeting on Monday, July 11 to discuss this issue at our dispatch center.
Steve and Barbie VanArsdale
complimented the Village on what a great job they did during the storm and the
clean up following the storm. They also complimented the Village on the Fourth of July parade and fireworks.
Carol Tortorello
made general comments and said the Fourth of July was great, but did question the haunted
house float that was in the parade and said for the parade.
Ken Koeppen
asked if residents will be allowed to pick up wood chips from the debris left over from the storm
last month. Mr. Strahl will contact Public Works and will respond to Mr. Koeppen. Mr. Koeppen also asked
about the park district and their budgets to see if they are having the same budget issues as the Village. He was
concerned with the amount of papers and candy wrappers around the parks in the Village.
David Schein
complimented the Village on the storm response. He also mentioned a few of his neighbors
complained of damage to their parkway grass from the tree removal company hired by the Village. Mr. Schein
advised his neighbors to repair the grass themselves.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
John J. Malcolm
Fire Chief
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