HomeMy WebLinkAbout4. CWC Minutes 10/13/2012MINUTES
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
COFFEE WITH COUNCIL
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2012
9:00 A.M.
Village Hall Community Center
The meeting convened at 9:00 a.m. Village Board members present were Trustees Arlene
Juracek and Steven Polit. Representing the Village was Village Manager Mike Janonis and
Human Services Director Nancy Morgan.
Residents in Attendance
Louis Goodman
N. School Street
John Elenberger
S. Redwood Drive
Jerry Boldt
N. School Street
Jim Chylik
Locust Lane
Jan Kent
S. Briarwood Drive
Julie Melino
Creekside Drive
Tom Musolf
Creekside Drive
Louis Bowers
Boxwood Drive
Carol Tortorello
S. Elmhurst Avenue
Tom Manion
S. Edward Street
Steve & Barbara VanArsdale
Can -Dota Avenue
John Dunn
N. Owen Street
Ken Koeppen
Linneman Road
David Schein
Na Wa Ta
Mal Holec
Quince Lane
Thomas Tezky
North School Street
Trustee Juracek called the meeting to order and introductions were made.
Louis Goodman, N. School Street asked about RICO and was told it stands for Racketeer
Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act. He voiced concerns about the Village's spending.
After a discussion, Trustee Juracek encouraged Mr. Goodman to attend or watch the Board of
Trustees meeting for a better understanding of how spending is assessed.
John Elenberger, S. Redwood Drive inquired if a stop sign could be placed at the Pine Street
crossing during the Farmers Market. After a discussion, Mrs. VanArsdale said that the CERT
team could work that cross walk. Mr. Elenberger questioned why an abandoned car with
multiple tickets located at Cottonwood 1105 #15 has not been towed. Mr. Janonis said he would
speak to the Police Chief. Mr. Elenberger was concerned about leaf pickup and the absence of
the street sweeper to clean the streets. After a discussion, it was determined that during leaf
pick up season, street sweeping is done when possible. Mr. Elenberger raised a concern about
health issues when dogs are present at the Farmers Market. A discussion took place about
government regulation vs. no regulation and the cost of regulation. He was told when he sees
something that concerns him at the Farmers Market to discuss this with Lions club members
who wear red shirts.
Jerry Boldt, N. School Street raised a concern about the constant solicitation by electric
companies. He questioned the Village's new water billing process and was told the billing will
be once a month. A lengthy discussion took place regarding how the water and sewer costs are
determined and that the cost would be the same whether they were combined or billed
separately.
Jim Chylik, Locust Lane pointed out that for over 30 days a house in the 1800 block of Locust
has had seven cars with Arizona license plates parking in the driveway, and seven guys living in
the house. Mr. Janonis stated that he will have the Police Department look into this situation.
Jan Kent, S. Briarwood Drive asked about the annexation of Lynn Court. A discussion took
place outlining the difficulties with this annexation involving the toll way and State laws.
Julie Melino and Tom Musolf, Creekside Drive raised a concern about weekend noise
coming from Old Orchard Banquets. This situation has been going on for fourteen years, but the
Condo association has intensely been attempting to resolve it for the past eighteen months.
After a lengthy discussion, Mr. Janonis said that he would meet with them.
Louis Bowers, Boxwood Drive had no issues and was in the audience to listen.
Carol Tortorello, S. Elmhurst Avenue had no issue and was in the audience to listen
Tom Manion, S. Edward Street thanked the Village for Electric Aggregation because his recent
electric bill was much lower.
Steve & Barbara VanArsdale, Can -Dota Avenue had no issues and they were in the audience
to listen.
John Dunn, N. Owen Street questioned how the water and sewer rates were determined.
A lengthy discussion took place regarding how the water and sewer costs are determined and
that the cost would be the same whether they were combined or billed separately.
Ken Koeppen, Linneman Road commented that his family loves the butterfly sculptures
David Schein, Na Wa Ta conveyed a story that outlined how the Village does not regulate lot
setbacks regarding underground sprinkler systems.
Mal Holec, Quince Lane asked for update on Bogies, YOTI & the trial, and the Blues Bar. Mr.
Janonis stated that Bogies is doing good, the trial has been postponed indefinitely and the Blues
Bar is in good condition but the owner, Errol Oztekin, is in personal bankruptcy.
Thomas Tezky, North School Street shared a story about noise
The meeting adjourned at 10:50 a.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Nancy Morgan, Human Services Director