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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8. MEETING NOTICES 3/5/2002MAYOR Gerald L. Fadey Timothy J. Corcoran Paul Wm. Hoeferl Richard M. Lohrstorfel Michaele W. Skowron Irvana K. W[Iks Micheel A. Zadel VILLAGE MANAGER Michael E. Janoni$ VILLAGE CLERK Velma W. Lowe Village of Mount Prospect 100 South Emerson Street Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 Phone: Fax: TDD: (847) 392-6000 (847) 392-6022 (847) 392-6064 MOUNT PROSPECT YOUTH COMMISSION AGENDA MARCH 6, 2002 MOUNT PROSPECT POLICE AND FIRE HEADQUARTERS 7:00 P.M. I. Call To Order Ii; Roll Call II1. Approval of February 6, 2002 Minutes IV. Old Business V. New Business VII. Other Business VIII. Adjournment It is the general expectation of the Mount Prospect Youth Commission that all members attend every meeting. If you are unable to attend please contact either Nicole at 758-9680 or Julie or Laura at 870-0327 by the Friday prior to the meeting. In an emergency cancellation, you may call the meeting room at the Mount Prospect Police and Fire Headquarters at 818- 5337 at the time of the meeting. Upcoming meetings are scheduled for: April 3, 2002 May '1, 2002 June 5, 2002 MAYOR Gerald L. Farley Timothy J. Corcoran Paul Wm. Hoefert Richard M. Lohrstoder Michaele W. Skowron Irvana K. Wilks Michael A. Zadel VILLAGE MANAGER Michael E. Janonis VILLAGE CLERK Velma W. Lowe Village of Mount Prospect 100 South Emerson Street Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 Phone: Fax: TDD: (847) 392-6000 (847) 392-6022 (847) 392-6064 MOUNT PROSPECT YOUTH COMMISSION MINUTES MOUNT PROSPECT POLICE AND FIRE HEADQUARTERS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2002 7:00 P.M. PRESENT: ABSENT: GUEST: NICOLE BYRNE, CHAIRMAN JULIE HIGGINSON, CO-CHAIRMAN LAURA HIGGINSON, CO-CHAIRMAN BRENT BUSSE SARAH CORCORAN KAREN HUANG ~ALOHRSTORFER NANAGEL NASCHEIN ~ WALPOLE JULIE MARKUS, JAMES RUETSCHEi MELODY RUETSCHE, KlM UNGER, A/A BUSSE, A/A GILLIGAN LARRY BRAUS, MOUNT PROSPECT JAYCEES CALL TO ORDER CHAIRMAN NICOLE BYRNE CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AT 7:17 P.M. IN THE FIRST FLOOR TRAINING ROOM OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT POLICE AND FIRE HEADQUARTERS, MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS. ROLL CALL SECRETARY CINDY RUMORE READ ROLL CALL. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: TO APPROVE MINUTES FROM JANUARY 9, 2002 YOUTH COMMISSION MEETING 1sT JULIE HIGGINSON 2ND KAREN HUANG UNANIMOUS MOUNT PROSPECT YOUTH COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 6, 2002 GUEST - LARRY BRAUS~ MOUNT PROSPECT JAYCEES LARRY BRAUS FROM THE MOUNT PROSPECT JAYCEES ATTENDED THE MONTHLY MEETING AND INVITED THE YOUTH COMMISION TO HELP WITH THEIR "BEST PIZZA IN MOUNT PROSPECT~' CONTEST TO BE HELD SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 2002 FROM 1:00 - 5:00 P.M. AT THE RAMADA O'HARE NORTH, 200 EAST RAND ROAD, MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS. HE EXPRESSED THEIR GRATITUDE FOR THE HELP FROM THE YOUTH COMMISSION AT THEIR FIRST EVENT AND TOLD MEMBERS THEY COULDN'T DO IT WITHOUT THE YOUTH COMMISSION. HE STATED ALL PROFITS FROM THE EVENT WOULD BE DONATED TO THE JUNIOR CHAMBER FAMILY AID NETWORK TO BENEFIT CHILDREN WITH AIDS. YOUTH COMMISSION MEMBERS AGREED TO PARTICIPATE AND MR. BRAUS TO RETURN TO THE MARCH MEETING WITH FLYERS TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO PARTICIPATING PIZZA RESTAURANTS. OLD BUSINESS COMMUNITY CENTER YOUTH COMMISSION MEMBERS DISCUSSED IN GREAT DETAIL THE COMMUNITY CENTER AND VISITED THE DES PLAINES COMMUNITY CENTER AND THE ARLINGTON HEIGHTS YOUTH CENTER TO LoOK AT THEIR FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS. SUB COMMITTEE TO SCHEDULE A MEETING WITH DAVE STRAHL, ASSISTANT VILLAGE MANAGER, PRIOR TO MARCH MEETING TO DISCUSS PLANS FOR COMMUNITY CENTER AND PRESENT YOUTH COMMISSION IDEAS. LAURA HIGGINSON AND JULIE MARKUS TO CONTACT SENIOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO SET UP A MEETING BETWEEN THE SENIORS AND THE YOUTH COMMISSION. CHAIRMAN BYRNE DISTRIBUTED F~ETITION TO MEMBERS TO OBTAIN SIGNATURES FROM COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN SUPPORT OF A YOUTH ACTIVITY CENTER IN THE COMMUNITY CENTER. COMPLETED PETITIONS SHOULD BE BROUGHT TO THE MARCH MEETING. YOUTH COMMISSION WEBSITE MAURA JANDRIS UPDATING WEBSITE WITH YOUTH COMMISSION MEMBERS INFORMATION. YOUTH VIEW MEMBERS TAPED TWO YOUTH VIEW PROGRAMS. NEW BUSINESS BANNER FOR NEW YORK CHAIRMAN BYRNE SPOKE WITH MICHELLE KIDD AND HER MOTHER ABOUT HER ON GOING PROJECT "HEARTS ACROSS AMERICA." SHE ASKED IF THE YOUTH COMMISSION WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE BY MAKING A BANNER TO SEND TO NEW YORK WITH HER. MEMBERS TO PLAN BANNER AT MARCH MEETING. COFFEE WITH COUNCIL FUTURE MEETINGS: SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 2002 9:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. - VILLAGE HALL, 100 SOUTH EMERSON STREET 2 MOUNT PROSPECT YOUTH COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 6, 2002 SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 2002 SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2002 MOTION TO ADJOURN MOTION: TO ADJOURN THE FEBRUARY 6, 2002 YOUTH COMMISSION MEETING. 1sT BRENT BUSSE 2ND KAREN HUANG UNANIMOUS MEETING ADJOURNED CHAIRMAN BYRNE DECLARED THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:17 P.M. /(;jr 3 AGENDA Special Events Commission Saturday, March 2, 2002 9 a.m.--2nd Floor, Village Hall I - Call to Order II -Introduce New Members III - Approval of January 5 minutes IV - Financial Report V - Celestial Celebration IX VI - Block Party--Arts/Crafts Fair VII - Welcome to MP in April VIII - Sousa Event IX - Other Treats by Paul Seils Please bring piece of paper with your name, address, phone, AND E-MAIL ADDRESS. Already have info from Baldwin, Dunn, Lang, Helm, Farley, Floros'. MOUNT PROSPECT SPECIAL EVENTS COMMISSION Minutes January 5, 2002 ~ Leo Floros, Lil Floros, Della Baldwin, Dale Draznin, Steve Duflacher, lanice Farley, Jill Friedfichs, Linda Hoefert, Laury Youngquist. fiBS. KIKT~ Corky Dunn, Martha Helm, Mike Janonis, Paul Seils. Leo Floros called the meeting to order at 9:10 a.m. Minutes of the December 1, 2001 meeting were approved with one correction: Linda Hoefert was present at the meeting, not "excused" as indicated. ~- Copies of the Treasure's Report and the Celestial Celebration report were distributed and approved. Treasurer's Report showed a month-end balance of $7,107. Celestial Celebration report showed ticket sales to date of $5,985 and donations from the business community of $3,400. Holiday Decorating Contest -- General consensus was that the event was highly' successful. All contest wire{ers were present at the Village Board meeting to receive their awards. Members of the commission were faithful in covering their territories and making recommendations for the final judging. Members of the Final Judging Committee were encouraged to enlist outside help to aid in the final judging. Laury Youngquist and Linda Hoefert were thanked for their efforts in coordinating the program. Celestial Celebration IX -- Janiee Farley reported the sale of more than 400 tickets to date. Lil Floros reported that plans for the gala event are proceeding smoothly. The Banquet Committee will be meeting again in January to complete final arrangements. Group also will get together at Public Works Building to complete some of the table favors. Leo Floros offered a suggestion that the Special Events Commission acknowledge all individuals and organization nominated for Shining Star Awards in a Daily Herald ad that would run when the award winners were announced. Program Committee will follow up on the suggestion. Ams/Crafts Fair -- Laury Youngquist will meet soon with Madeline Franklin of the Mount Prospect Chamber to prepare the booklet that will be distributed to area artists. Laury was urged to pursue this project with gusto. Page 2, i'anuary 5 Minutes -- Comments were generally positive. Attendance to the event was excellent and a good time seemingly was had by all. Suggestions for improvement included: More music....no floats without people....encourage parade participants to "do something" or dress appropriately for the occasion....make refreshments available at various points along parade route. Meeting adjourned at 10:20 a.m. Next meeting Saturday, February 2, at Bristol Court starting at 11 a.m. -- Leo Floros Acting Secretary MAYOR Gerald L. Farley TRUSTEES Timothy J. Coreoran Paul Wm. Hoefert Richard M. Lohrstorfer Michaele W. Skowron Irvana K. Wilks Michael A. Zadel Village of Mount Prospect Community Development Department 100 South Emerson Street Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 VILLAGE MANAGER Michael E. Janonis VILLAGE CLERK Velma W. Lowe Phone: 847/818-5328 Fax: 847/818-5329 TDD: 847/392-6064 MINUTES COFFEE WITH COUNCIL Saturday, February 9, 2002 ? 9:00 a.m. 2nd Floor Conference Room, Village Hall The meeting was convened at 9:00 a.m. Those present were Trustees Paul Hoefert, Rick Lohrstorfer, and Michael Zadel. Representing staff was Village Manager Michael Janonis and Community Development Director William Cooney. Residents in Attendance: Merrill & Marie Cotten Joanne Engstrom Inette& Bill Godman Liz Krinsky Rodger Kruse Ramon Rubio David Schein Carol Tortorello 2710 S. Briarwood Dr. W. 110 N. Kenilworth Ave. 603 Hackberry Ln. 1320 S. Elmhurst, #202 515 S. Louis St. 412 N. Elmhurst Ave. 512 S. Nawata 223 S. Elmhurst Ave. Rodger Kruse, 515 S. Louis St: Mr. Kruse stated he is a long-time resident and had a few issues he would like to discuss. He said his primary interest related to the Timberlane Apartment complex along Prospect Avenue. He stated that several of their tenants parked on the north side of Prospect Avenue during the evening and Several of these individuals are littering in this location. He also indicated several of these vehicles do not have Village vehicle stickers and questioned ho~v the Village enforces that. Mr. Janonis indicated the Police Department does enforce the requirement for vehicle stickers on cars and, if appropriate, they would ticket these individuals. Mr. Kruse also indicated, at the same complex along the William Street frontage, a downspout is creating an erosion problem along the public sidewalk. He indicated that the downspout on the westernmost building empties onto the public sidewalk creating problems ~vith dirt and icing in the winter. He indicated that the owner of this complex is also pretty slow in removing leaves in the fall, usually waiting until after the final pick-up to push his leaves onto the street. Mr. Cooney indicated that staff would contact the owner of the property to discuss some of the concerns raised by Mr. Kruse. Mr. Kruse also indicated that the seasonal employees hired by the Public Works Department did not apply the wood chips along the Prospect Avenue frontage in a very workmanlike manner. He questioned their methods of applying the chips and thought it ~vas appropriate for the Village to investigate how this was done. Carol Tortorello, 223 S. Elmhnrst Ave.: Ms. Tortorello asked if the Village had ever approached the owner of the office building across Maple Street from the Police and Fire Building regarding the ability for individuals to park in that parking lot. Mr. Janonis indicated that staff had discussions with the owner of this property but they were unable to come to an agreement on an arrangement. The Village had offered to snowplow the parking lot in exchange for the use of several parking spaces. However the o~vner of the parking lot did not want to lose the parking Coffee With Council February 9, 2002 Meeting Minutes Page 2 since it may hinder the ability to lease office space. Ms. Tortorello then asked about the small triangular median that is located at the intersection of Evergreen and Route 83. She indicated that, as part of a recent Route 83 reconfiguration, that this island had been enlarged and, therefore, provided a narrow entranceway onto Evergreen Avenue. Staff indicated they would investigate this situation and determine if indeed this area ~vas too narrow. Ms. Tortorello then indicated that the Norwood Builders sign at the southwest corner of Rte. 83 and Central appeared to be in the sight triangle. Mr. Cooney said he was already working with Norwood on a variety of sign related issues and that he would ensure that this sign was moved. Joanne Engstrom, 110 N. Kenilworth Avenue: Ms. Engstrom indicated she attended the meeting because she felt her neighbor may be in attendance to discuss their shared driveway situation. There was general discussion regarding the ongoing dispute between the two neighbors. Liz Krinsky, 1320 S. Elmhurst, #202: Ms. Krinsky indicated she was a relatively new resident and was attending the meeting out of curiosity to see what occurred at these meetings. She stated she lived in Huntington Commons Apartment complex and she enjoyed living in Mount Prospect. David Schein, 518 South Nawata: Mr. Schein stated that on his way to this meeting he noticed there were several "Ultra Nail" signs posted along the right-of-way. Mr. Cooney said he would have staff investigate and take down the signs. There was general discussion regarding the proliferation of signs in the right-of-way and the difficulty the Village has in enforcing these regulations. Mr. Cooney indicated that the Environmental Health Division pulls down hundreds of these signs each month and that it is very difficult to fine these individuals for these violations. Mr. Schein indicated he was representing the Youth Commission to extend a formal invitation to Dave Strahl to attend their next meeting. Mr. Janonis stated that Mr. Strahl anticipated attending the February 25 meeting of the Youth Commission. Mr. Schein then indicated that the work that the Village was doing on Weller Creek was having a negative effect on the Park District. He indicated that by shoring up the creek bed it was enhancing the erosion taking place upstream from that area. He felt the creek along Park District property would further erode due to these modifications done by the Village. Mr. Schein then indicated he recently attended a high school bowling event at the Brunswick Zone and thought it would be appropriate venue for Channel 17 to video. There was discussion regarding the amount of events that Channel 1'7 currently videotapes and the merits of taping such events. Merrill Cotten, 2710 S. Briarwood Dr. W., Arlington Ills.: Mr. Cotten indicated he recently received some literature from the Library outlining the pros and cons of their upcoming' referendum. He asked if the Village had put together such a document. Mr. Janonis indicated that it was rather preliminary for that but when the Village had more exact information that we certainly would be providing such information. Mr. Cotten said that he felt that it would be a mistake for the Village to sell the existing Village Hall site at such time that the new Village Hall is built. He felt that once something was built on the property we would lose our opportunity to provide additional parking or other improvements that would benefit the Village. Bill and Inette Godman, 603 Ilackberry Lane: The Godmans stated they were currently having an issue with their neighbors regarding their barking dogs. Their neighbors have several dogs at their home and they bark throughout the day and into the evening. They asked what their options offee With Council February 9, 2002 Meeting Minutes Page 3 were in regards to addressing this problem. Mr. Janonis indicated that the best way to handle this is to call the Police Department when this happens so that records can be maintained regarding the problem. Mr. Janonis acknowledged that this is a difficult issue to resolve, especially ifa neighbor does not want to be cooperative. However, the Godmans should call the Police Department if the problem persists. Mr. Godman asked if the Citizen's Utilities had recently been sold, indicating he had received a letter from a new utility company that was billing them for water. Mr. Janonis indicated that Citizen's Utilities had recently been sold. Mr. Godman inquired whether the Village had considered purchasing the utility itself. Mr. Janonis informed him that the Village had reviewed this but that the cost would be excessive to the affected residents. He stated that it would take nearly thirty years to payoff the bonds necessary to purchase the utility and a special service district would have had to have been created to effect this. He indicated that since Citizen's Utility began providing Lake Michigan water that the desire of residents in the area to pursue this had diminished significantly. The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 a.m. Respectfully submitted, William J. C~oney, Jr., AICP Director of Community Development