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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7. MEETING NOTICE 10/01/02MAYOR Gerald L. Farley Timothy J. Corcoran Paul Wm. Hoefert Richard M. Lohrstorfer 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 AGENDA OCTBER 2, 2002 MOUNT PROSPECT POLICE AND FIRE HEADQUARTERS 7:00 P.M. I. Call To Order II. Roll Call II1. Approval of September 4, 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 Sarah Corcoran, Chairman - 847-506-9232 or Kim Unger, Co- Chairman - 847-259-0233 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 847-818-5337 at the time of the meeting. Upcoming meetings are scheduled for: November 6, 2002 December 4, 2002 January 8, 2003 MAYOR Gerald L Farley Timothy J. Comoran Paul Wm. Hoeferl Richard M. Lohrstorfer Michaele W. Skowron Irvana K, Wilks Michael A. Zade~ 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, AUGUST 7, 2002 7:00 P.M. PRESENT: ABSENT: GUESTS: SARAH CORCORAN, CHAIRMAN KlM UNGER, CO-CHAIRMAN MICHAEL ARTWOHL NICOLE BRAUS BRENT BUSSE BEATA DUL MICHAEL HIGGINSON NICOLE LOGISZ CHRISTY LUKAS JUSTYNA MILEWSKI KELLY SNODGRASS ANDREW STEINWEG TYRA STROBEL A/A GILLIGAN A/A LOHRSTORFER A/A SCHEIN AJA WALPOLE JAMES RUETSCHE, MELODY RUETSCHE, A/A BUSSE, A/A NAGEL LARRY BRAUS, MOUNT PROSPECT JAYCEES PROSPECTIVE NEW MEMBERS FROM LINCOLN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL: CATHY CHEC, MICHELLE KAY CALL TO ORDER CHAIRMAN SARAH CORCORAN CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AT 7:06 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, MOUNT PROSPECT YOUTH COMMISSION MINUTES SEPTEMBER 4, 2002 APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOTION: TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE AUGUST 7, 2002 YOUTH COMMISSION MEETING. 1ST KELLY SNODGRASS 2ND KlM UNGER UNANIMOUS BY ALL MEMBERS GUESTS LARRY BRAUS~ MOUNT PROSPECT JAYCEES MR. BRAUS APPEARED BEFORE THE YOUTH COMMISSION TO ADVISE MEMBERS THAT "ROCK FES~"' SPONSORED BY THE JAYCEES ON SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2002 HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND THEIR CONTROL. OLD BUSINESS YOUTH COMMISSION ELECTIONS YOUTH COMMISSION MEMBERS HELD ELECTIONS FOR THE POSITIONS OF TREASURER, HISTORIAN AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS LIASION. MOTION: TO APPOINT ANDREW STEINWEG YOUTH COMMISSION TREASURER FOR 2002-2003. UNANIMOUS BY ALL MEMBERS TREASURER ANDREW STEINWEG MOTION: TO APPPOINT NICOLE LOGISZ, JUSTYNA MILEWSKI AND KELLY SNODGRASS YOUTH COMMISSION HISTORIANS FOR 2002-2003. UNANIMOUS BY ALL MEMBERS HISTORIAN NICOLE LOGISZ JUSTYNA M1LEWSKI KELLY SNODGRASS MOTION: TO APPROVE THE POSITION OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS LIASION TO KEEP YOUTH COMMISSION INFORMATION UP TO DATE WITH THE VILLAGE, UNANIMOUS BY ALL MEMBERS MOTION: TO APPOINT BRENT BUSSE YOUTH COMMISSION PUBLIC AFFAIRS LIASION FOR 2002- 2003. UNANIMOUS BY ALL MEMBERS PUBLIC AFFAIRS LIASION BRENT BUSSE PUBLIC AFFAIRS LIASION BRENT BUSSE TO CONTACT MAURA JANDRIS WITH NEW YOUTH COMMISSION OFFICER INFORMATION. YOUTH COMMISSION T-SHIRTS MEMBERS DISCUSSED THE PURCHASE OF T-SHiRTS FOR NEW MEMBERS AND ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR GIVE AWAY AT COMMUNITY EVENTS. TO BE DISCUSSED FURTHER AT OCTOBER MEETING. 2 MOUNT PROSPECT YOUTH COMMISSION MINUTES SEPTEMBER 4, 2002 YOUTH VIEW CHAIRMAN SARAH CORCORAN DISCUSSED POSSIBLE DATES FOR THE FILMING OF THE NEXT YOUTH VIEW PROGRAMS. NEW BUSINESS MOTOR DRIVEN SCOOTER ORDINANCE A/A LOHRSTORFER DISCUSSED WITH YOUTH COMMISSION MEMBERS THE PROPOSED MOTOR DRIVEN SCOOTER ORDINANCE BEING DISCUSSED BY THE VILLAGE BOARD. A DRAFT OF THE ORDINANCE WAS DISTRIBUTED TO MEMBERS TO VIEW AND DISCUSS. MEMBERS WERE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND THE VILLAGE BOARD COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2002 AT 7:00 P.M., MOUNT PROSPECT PARK DISTRICT, 1000 WEST CENTRAL ROAD. OTHER BUSINESS A/A SCHEIN ADVISED THAT HE ATTENDED COFFEE WITH COUNCIL ON SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 14, 2002 AND ADVISED BOARD MEMBERS AND VILLAGE OFFICIALS OF MR. MORIARTY'S VISIT TO THE YOUTH COMMISSION. HE DISCUSSED THE INCIDENT THAT OCCURRED AT HOT RAGS AND MADE THEM AWARE OF THE SITUATION. COFFEE WITH COUNCIL NEXT MEETING: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2002 9:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M, - VILLAGE HALL, 2ND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM 100 SOUTH EM ERSON STREET SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2002 MOTION TO ADJOURN MOTION: TO ADJOURN THE SEPTEMBER 4, 2002 YOUTH COMMISSION MEETING. 1sT NICOLE LOGISZ 2ND BRENT BUSSE UNANIMOUS BY ALL MEMBERS MEETING ADJOURNED CHAIRMAN SARAH CORCORAN DECLARED THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:56 P.M. /c jr 3 Village of Mount Prospect 112 E. Northwest Highway Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISIONERS Phone: (847) 870-5653 THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT BOARD OF FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSIONERS 1, 2002 MAYOR Gerald L. Farley TRUSTEES Timothy J. Corcoran Paul Wm. Hoefert Richard M. Lohrstoffer Michaele W. Skowron Irvana K. Wilks Miclmel A. Zadel Village of Mount Prospect Community Development Department 100 South Emerson Street Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 VILLAGE MANAGER Michael E. Janonis VILLAGE CLERK V¢lma W. Lowe Phone: 847/818-5328 Fax: 847/818-5329 TDD: 847/392-6064 AGENDA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTCOMMISSION MEETING LOCATION: 2nd Floor Conference Room Village Hall 100 South Emerson Street Mount Prospect, IL 60056 MEETING DATE & TIME: Thursday October 3, 2002 8:00 a.m. II. III. IV. VI. VII. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES - August 8, 2002 meeting OLD BUSINESS A. Development Update NEW BUSINESS A. Update of Marketing Tools B. Downtown Redevelopment - The Next Steps CHAIRMAN'S REPORT ADJOURNMENT Any individual who would like to attend this meeting, but because of a disability needs someaecommodation to participate, should contact the Community Development Department at 100 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL 60056, 847-392-6000, Ext. 5328, TDD #847-392-6064. MINUTES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION 2nd Floor Conference Room, Village Hall Thursday, August 8, 2002 8:00 a.m. The meeting of the Economic Development Commission (EDC) of the Village of Mount Prospect was held on Thursday, August 8, 2002, in the second floor conference room of Village Hall, 100 South Emerson Street, Mount Prospect, Illinois. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Norm Kurtz called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. Commissioners John Amdt, Pat Biedar, David Lindgren, Ben Trapani and Tom Zander were present. Commissioner Brace Gillilan was absent. Also present were Mayor Gerald Farley, Jim Uzeler, Executive Director of the Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce, Bill Cooney, Director of Community Development, and Mike Jacobs, Deputy Director of Community Development. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of the June 6, 2002 meeting were reviewed and approved unanimously. OLD BUSINESS Status Update Mr. Cooney stated that the Downtown Block Party was a huge success with approximately 5,000 residents in attendance. He said all the food vendors were very pleased with their sales and that the event received many positive comments from the attendees. He also indicated that, at Randhurst, the Costco project would soon be moving forward. They anticipate a grand opening in February, 2003. Details were also being worked out to determine the status of Applebee's and Kohl's locations. Mr. Cooney also provided an overview of some of the downtown development projects and stated that the third building of the Residences project was now underway and would likely be ready for occupancy by summer of 2003. The Lofts and Shops retail space is now available with The Comer Bakery having a successful grand opening in late June. He stated that several leases that are near completion would provide additional food vendors at the development. The condom'mium units on the second and third floors will likely be ready for occupancy by October of this year. Mr. Cooney also indicated that the Central Plaza Shopping Center was under contract with a new developer who is considering a produce market and restaurant on the northern end cap of this development. The prospective owner is also considering reversing the traffic flow in front of the stores to eliminate the unsafe entrance on Central Road. Finally, Mr. Cooney stated that construction of the townhome development at Mrs. P & Me is likely to begin later this fall with completion by spring of next year. Mr. Cooney then indicated that the former 3 Com facility had recently been purchased by Franklin Partners and that SB Tools would be locating in the front 1/3 of the building and bring nearly 1,000 employees to this location. He stated that MSL has informed the Village that they will be leaving the 200,000 s.f. of manufacturing space that they occupied the last several years and that staff would work with Franklin Partners to find an appropriate new tenant. In addition, Mr. Cooney stated that Fiesta Market would soon be open'mg in the former Frank's Nursery property with a grand opening likely by mid-September of this year. NEW BUSINESS Chairman Kurtz stated that the primary discussion today would be the downtown redevelopment and what the next steps should be for the downtown. He indicated he had sent a letter to the Mayor and Trustees asking that the former Ad Hoc Committee be convened to address what should happen next. Mayor Farley stated that, while the Ad Hoc Committee had done a very good job formulating the Strategic Plan back in 1998, he felt conomic Development Commission August 8, 2002 Minutes Page 2 that it may be more appropriate for the EDC to spearhead the next steps in the downtown redevelopment, given their familiarity with the projects. He also stated that four of the original ten members were no longer living in the Village and therefore several new members would need to be appointed in order to reconvene the committee. There was general discussion among the Comrrfission members relative to the Mayor's suggestion that they spearhead this effort. The Commission agreed to initiate discussion at their next meeting and requested that staff prepare some initial investigations into the feasibility of the redevelopment of the commercial areas west of Rte. 83 and north of Northwest Highway~ It was suggested that it would be appropriate to conduct a Phase 1I environmental study on Village owned parcels on the small triangle to deternfine the extent of any potential environmental contamination on that site. Mr. Cooney said that he would contact local environmental consultants to determine the cost and attempt to complete that project by the next meeting in October. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT Chairman Kurtz had no additional comments. ADJOIJRNiVIENT The Commissioners agreed the next meeting would be held on October 3rd at 8:00 a.m. in the Village Hall. The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 a.m. Respectfully submitted, William J. Cooney, Jr., AICP Director of Community Development WJC:bhs MINUTES COFFEE WITH COUNCIL SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1.4, 2002 9:00 AM VILLAGE HALL, 100 SOUTH EMERSON STREET Trustee Mike Zadel called the meeting to order at approximately 9:00 AM. Trustee Michaele Skowron was also present. Trustee Paul Hoefert arrived at 10:10 AM. Representing Village staff were Assistant Village Manager David Strahl and Deputy Director of Public Works Senn Dorsey. Representing the Illinois American Water Company (Illinois American) were Division Mananger Reed T. Scheppmann, North Operations Manager Steve Phillips, and Tom Clusinsld. Village residents in attendance were: Waiter Beck Marlo Esposito Vito Glazers Carol Tortorello Kevin B olger Richard Barrels Chris Lenz Rose Sutherland Beth Druffel Dave Schein Liz Krinsky Nicole Braus Elaine Nekritz Margaret Lannen Joanne Engstrom 300 South Main Street 306 South Main Street 222 South Main Street 223 South Elmhurst Avenue 510 Prospect Manor 1607 Greenwood 214 North Louis Street 1409 Althea Lane 1414 Althea Lane 512 NaWaTa Avenue 1320 South Elmhurst Road 612 West Dempster Street, Apt. 1E Northbrook, IL 999 North Elmhurst Road 110 Kenilworth Avenue Trustee Zadel welcomed all in attendance and announced his intention to divert from the customary sign-in sheet speaking order in order to recognize the presence of representatives from Illinois American. Trustee Zadel explained that the Illinois American representatives were invited to attend this meeting in order to facilitate a discussion about recent sanitary sewer back- up complaints from Mount Prospect residents. Trustee Skowron asked Deputy Director of Public Works Scan Dorsey to preface this discussion with background information about the Illinois American Water Company service area in Mount Prospect. Deputy Director of Public Works Sean Dorsey described the geographic location of the Illinois American service area and provided a brief history that explained the co-existence of municipally owned water/sewer systems and investor-owned water/sewer systems within the Village. Rose Sutherland, 1409 Althea Lane. Ms. Sutherland reported that she accumulated 5-7 inches of water in her basement utility room following the heavy rains on August 22~d. The water entered her basement via a floor drain. She noted that similar events have occurred at least five (5) times within last year. She commented that the same problem frequently happens to other homeowners in her neighborhood, She related that she has contacted Illinois American regarding this problem but is not satisfied with their response. She reported that Illinois American Page 1 of 5 dismissed her basement back-up an uncontrollable "act of God" and only offered solutions that assign all or most of the costs to homeowners. Reed Scheppmann responded. Mr. Scheppmann identified himself as the Division Manager for the Illinois American. He noted that the August 22nd ram event referenced by Ms. Sutherland was exceptional and its impacts were not peculiar to Illinois American or the Mount Prospect area. He explained that the Illinois American sanitary sewer system is tributary to the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRDGC) interceptor network. At approximately 3:30 AM on August 22~d, Illinois American received an alarm via their supervisory control system indicating that the MWRDGC interceptor accepting their flows was filled to capacity. Mr. Scheppmann suggested that because the MWRDGC would no longer accept flows, the Illinois American system surcharged causing wastewater to back-up in some homes. He stated that Illinois American believes that their existing system is adequate to convey sanitary wastewater. However, he also acknowledged that it is not adequate to convey excess clear water from storms. He noted that Illinois American has performed MWRDGC-required inspections and repair work and is currently in compliance with MWRDGC regulations. He also noted that Illinois American has performed preventative maintenance on its system this year including hydraulic cleaning. Mr. Scheppmann also suggested that they might resume private building inspections in order to make certain that opportunities for excess clear water inflow via improper sanitary sewer connections are minimized. Mr. Scheppmann concluded his response by describing the 50% grant program and zero interest loan program Illinois American currently offers its customers. These programs are intended to help defray the cost of plumbing improvements, such as the installation of backflow valves or overhead sewers, which could help limit the reoccurrence of basement back-ups. Beth Druffel, 1414 Althea Lane, stated that she has also endured several basement back-up this year and objects to Illinois American's apparent position that the only acceptable resolution to this problem is for homeowners to spend thousands of dollars on plumbing improvements. Trustee Zadel asked Mr. Scheppmann to describe the scope of Illinois American's maintenance responsibilities for sanitary sewer service lines. Mr. Seheppmann responded that Illinois American accepts maintenance responsibility for sanitary sewer lines from the property line to the connection to the main sewer pipe. Trustee Zadei inquired about Illinois American's ability to televise or inspect sanitary sewer service lines. Steve Phillips, North Operations Manager for Illinois American, responded that they do not have in-house capability to televise sanitary sewer service lines but they do have the resources to arrange this work contractually. Trustee Zadel asked if Illinois American received an alarm from the heavier rain that occurred approximately two (2) weeks prior to August 22na. Mr. Scheppmann stated that they did not. Mr. Philips commented that the August 22~ alarm was, in fact, the first alarm they had received all year. Ms. Druffel asked what Village response would be given similar circumstances. Page 2 of 5 Deputy Director of Public Works Senn Dorsey surmised that the Village would probably examine the sewer system to identify sources of excess clear water. This examination would include closed-circuit television inspection of main lines, visual inspection of manholes, and flow monitoring to gauge the volume of excess water. The Village's efforts would also include private building inspections. Corrective actions would likely include improvements to both the publicly owned and privately owned sections of the sewer system. He opined that public improvements might include cured-in-place lining of main sewers and manhole rehabilitation; private improvements might include disconnection of improper sump pump discharges to sanitary sewer service lines. Ms. Druffel stated that she was aware that previous voter referendums for the Village to acquire the Illinois American service area had failed. However, she suggested that recent sanitary sewer problems had probably changed the minds of many voters in the northeast part of the Village. Walter Beck, 300 S. Main Street. Mr. Beck presented complaints about noise, congestion, and traffic law violations on Route 83. He stated that he had submitted a lengthy letter detailing these problems to the Village. The police chief responded to his letter but he feels that many of his key issues were not adequately addressed. Most importantly, he feels that the traffic laws are more vigorously enforced south of the s-curve than they are north of the s-curve. Trustee Skowron responded that traffic is far away the most debated and studied issue considered by the Village Board. She explained that there have been requests from virtually all Mount Prospect schools and various neighborhoods for increased police enforcement. The police department does not have enough officers to honor all requests. She noted that, at any given time, there are fewer than a dozen police officers available for patrol duty. There are physically not enough officers to place everywhere they're requested or at the frequency they are requested. In addition, she explained that the Village Board has asked the Village Manager to explore the possibility of adding a dedicated traffic law enforcement unit to the police department. She suggested that, given current economic conditions, it does not appear that the Village will be able to afford such an addition in the short term. Mr. Beck asked if it would be possible to have a face-to-face meeting with the police chief to discuss traffic issues on Route 83. Trustee Zadel opined that such a meeting could be scheduled. Assistant Village Manager David Strahl stated that he would effect the nec essary arrangements. Mr. Beck also asked why the Village doesn't have a motorcycle cop. Trustee Skowron responded that some aspects of police department operations may be legacies of the former police chiefs administration. She suggested that the current thought on motorcycle patrols could be gleaned from Mr. Beck's upcoming meeting with the police chief. Kevin Bolger, 510 Prospect Manor, asked for clarification of the relationship between local Village codes and state laws. He noted that much of the recent village board discussion regarding go-peds was actually a recapitulation of existing state laws and village codes. He suggested that there was no need for board's debate; existing laws should simply be enforced. Trustee Zadel explained that staff was looking for specific direction with regard to go-peds and noted that local codes serve to clarify and, in some cases, augment or supplement existing state laws in manners that are beneficial to the Village. Page 3 of 5 Mr. Bolger also asked why there aren't any chairs in the train station coffee shop. Assistant Village Manager David Strahi responded that the lease agreement with the coffee shop operator does not contain provisions or requirements for commuter/customer seating areas. Mr. Strahl also noted that the commuter side of the train station does provide a substantial mount of seating. He suggested that Mr. Bolger should approach the coffee shop operator about the idea of adding chairs for customers. Nicole Braus, 612 W. Dempster Street, Apt. 1E. Ms. Braus suggested that the Village should initiate a licensure program as a means to enable responsible teenagers and adults to operate go- peds in the Village. She also cited the economic and environn~ental benefits that increased use of go-ped devices could offer. Trustee Skowron stated that licensure is probably not the purview of the Village. She noted that the State of Illinois currently handles all vehicle licensure programs and opined that the Village does not have the resources to assume the responsibilities a go-ped licensing program would require. She suggested contacting a state representative to see if there is interest in sponsoring such a bill at the state level. Richard Barrels, 1607 Greenwood. Mr. Bagels stated that the Village owes him money for the replacement of public sidewalk in fi'ont of his home. He related that he had hired a concrete contractor to replace his driveway and driveway apron. As part of the project, four (4) sidewalk squares that intersect his driveway and apron were replaced as well. He has applied to the Village for reimbursement of the cost/share allowance ($35/square) but believes that his request has been stalled due to poor communication between staff members. He stated that the Village inspector has approved the contractor's work but public works will not release the funds until they receive written authorization from the inspector. Deputy Director of Public Works Scan Dorsey stated that he ~vould investigate the matter and contact Mr. Bartels with his findings. Liz Krinsky, 1320 South Elmhurst Road, inquired about the status of the library and the village hall. Trustee Skowron explained that the library plans to completely remodel the first floor and add a second floor to the existing structure. She also noted that the library's existing underground parking will be maintained. Access to the underground parking area will be through the new parking structure planned for construction on the current senior center parking lot. Ms. Krinsky asked about the status of the Costco development at Randhurst Mall. Trustee Zadel explained that currently interior asbestos abatement is underway in the former Montgomery Wards space. He also related that legal issues have apparently delayed Costco's planned timetable for construction. Margaret Lannen, 999 North Elmhurst Road, identified herself as the new manager at Randhurst Mall. She concurred that interior demolition and asbestos abatement activities are currently underway but noted that the whole Montgomery Wards/Costco redevelopment process is tied up in the Montgomery Wards bankruptcy proceedings. She acknowledged that there is currently no signed lease for the proposed Costco development. Page 4 of 5 avid Schein, 512 NaWaTa Avenue, introduced the subject of Citizen Corps. He produced a copy of a newspaper article that heralded Arlington Heights as the sixth certified Citizen Corps community in State of Illinois. Mr. Schein explained that the Citizen Corps concept is a community, neighborhood-based self-survival organization intended to help mitigate the impact of disasters. One of the key tenets of the program is the development, maintenance, and administration of a supply cache that could help the community group survive at least 72 hours without extemai resources. Mr. Schein stated that he held personal reservations about the impact such groups could have on civil liberties and asked if the Village Board had established a position on the Citizen Corps concept. Trustee Zadel stated that the Village Board has not discussed the issue and suggested that they would have to find out more about program before rendering an official position. Mr. Schein stated that he is satisfied with the Village's position on Go-peds. He also stated that he is neutral on the idea of background checks for Village officials and commission members. Mr. Schein also asked when the timing of traffic' signals at Emerson and Prospect, Route 83, and Central/NW Hy would be improved. Mr. Dorsey responded that the timing sequence of the downtown area traffic signals remains on a temporary construction-related schedule. He explained that the Illinois Department of Transportation is having technical difficulties configuring the needed sequencing. Joanne Engstrom, I10 Kenilworth Avenue, asked if any court opinions stemming from her neighbor's fence permit denial lawsuit had established that there was a prescriptive easement for her use of their shared driveway. Assistant Village Manager David Strahl stated that staff had no knowledge of such a finding and suggested that the Village Attorney would have to investigate the matter. Trustee Skowron asked if the existing shared driveway was wide enough for her to buy part of it from neighbor. Ms. Engstrom responded that she suspected the driveway was not wide enough to be divided into two (2) separate driveways. She also explained that her relationship with her neighbor has become confrontational and opined that her neighbor probably would not be amenable to any remedy that involved a reduction in her lot size. There being no further business to discuss, Trustee Zadel adjourned the meeting at 11:20 AM. Respectfully Submitted, Scan P. Dorsey Deputy Director of Public Works En¢ (1) Page 5 of 5