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MINUTES
COFFEE WITH COUNCIL
Saturday, July 10,2004
09:00 a.m.
2nd Floor Conference Room, Village Hall
Meeting convened at 9:00 AM. Those present: Mayor Farley, Trustee Irvana Wilks, Trustee Paul
Hoefert, Assistant Viliage Manager Dave Strahl, and Fire Chief Mike Figolah.
Residents in Attendance:
Margaret Lannen
Carol Tortorello
Kevin Bolger
Patti Walpole
Jean Shrzynski
Katy Hansen
Matt Knowles
999 North Elmhurst Road, Randhurst
223 South Elmhurst Ave.
510 North Prospect Manor
206 South George Street
100 North Elmhurst A venue
103 North Eastwood
210 South George Street
Kevin Bolger commented on his recent experience with a building renovation. Mr. Bolger was critical of
the inspection process. He commented on the difficulty he had getting information from the counter
people and the inconsistent input from the inspectors. Different inspectors would bring new issues as the
building process progressed. Additionally, inspectors were commenting on issues that were not even part
of the current project. At his final inspection new issues were raised by inspectors that hadn't been raised
until the end. Mr. Bolger recommended the following: 1) use the same inspector for all inspections 2)
inspectors should review the previous inspection records prior to appearing on inspection site 3) get
inspectors up to date on current codes 3) keep inspection focused on what should be inspected.
Mayor Farley and the present Trustees told Mr. Bolger that they are concerned if issues are being left for
the 2nd and subsequent inspections. They will have staff follow-up.
Patti Walpole raised the concern or too many rabbits in the neighborhood and requested a remedy or
suggestion to reduce the damage these rabbits are causing to her landscape. While she has tried rocks and
fences, these have failed as deterrents. She questioned the legality of trapping the rabbits as she was told
that she could be fined. Though no one present was aware of a trapping ordinance, it may exist. Trustee
Hoefert explained the most likely problem with a trap is what you do with the critter once trapped? You
cannot release it in the Forest Preserve. Mayor Farley requested that Sandy Clark be consulted on this
issue with a possible solution to the rapidly increasing rabbit population and the subsequent damage to the
landscape.
Margaret Lannen also echoed the concern of the previous resident regarding inconsistent inspections.
She recently learned of a problem with one of her tenant spaces at the final inspection.
Ms. Lannen informed those present of the tremendous progress at Randhurst. She spoke about the
continued progress of Costco despite some recent rain dates. The walls are up, the structure steel up, and
sprinkler piping is being installed. Buffalo Wild Wings plans have been submitted with a possible
opening in November. There continues to be discussions with other potential tenants, but nothing official
to report.
Carol Tortorello questioned Mr. Strahl about having IvlPTV video tbe inside of the new village hall and
play it on cable. Mr. Strahl stated that he just purchased software to develop a virtual tour of the new hall.
Once the furniture is in place he will video the inside and create the virtual tm.!r.
Jean Shrzynski and neighbor Katy Hansen complained about their neighbor that continues to
operate an automotive business out of the residence next door. They circulated a picture of a blue tarp
hung in front of the neighbors' garage presumably to hide the actions taking place in the garage. This is
an ongoing issue that she feels the Village is not doing enough to help the situation. Mr. Strahl asked her
if she has called the police and she stated that she has not and will not because of fear of retaliation. Mr,
Strahl and Board members expressed their concern that we cannot help her if she is unwilling to call the
police. Ms. Hansen explained that there is a cloud of paint that is exhausted through the roof of the
garage. Chief Figolah stated that painting a car in a garage without a spray booth is a fire hazard and can
be shut down immediately provided the fire department is called and witness this activity. ChiefFigolah
told her that she needed to call 9 11 for the fire department if that condition exists. The Chief told her to let
the firefighters know that she has talked to him about this issue and that they should call him with any
follow up.
Trustee Wilks shared a Florida newspaper artic1e that highlighted a new scam that deals wíth
gas credit cards. Mr. Strahl will circulate to the appropriate departments.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:35 am.
RespectfuHy Submitted,
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Michael Figolah
Fire Chief