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HomeMy WebLinkAbout7. MEETING NOTICES 2/4/03MAYOR Geratd L. Farley Timothy J. corcoran Paul Wm. Hoefert Richard M. Lohrstorfer Michaele W. Skowron Michael A. Zadel VILLAGE MANAGER Michael E. Janonis VILLAGE CLERK 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 FEBRUARY 5, 2003 MOUNT PROSPECT POLICE AND FIRE HEADQUARTERS 7:00 P.M. I. Call To Order II. Roll Call III. Approval of January 8, 2003 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 Klm 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: March 5, 2003 April 2, 2003 May 7, 2003 MAYOR Gerald L Farley Timothy J. Corcoran Paul Wm. Hoefert Richard M. Lohrstoffer Michaele W. Skowron Irvana K. Wilks Michael A, Zadel VILLAGE MANAGER Michael E. Janonis VILLAGE CLERK Veima W, Lowe Village of Mount Prospect 100 South Emerson Street Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 Phone: Fax: TDD: (847) 399-6000 (847) 392-6022 (847) 392-6064 MOUNT PROSPECT YOUTH COMMISSION MINUTES MOUNT PROSPECT POLICE AND FIRE HEADQUARTERS WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2003 7:00 P.M. PRESENT: ABSENT: GUESTS: SARAH CORCORAN, CHAIRMAN KlM UNGER, CO-CHAIRMAN BRENT BUSSE MICHAEL HIGGINSON MICHELLE KAY NICOLE LOGISZ CHRISTY LUKAS JUSTYNA MILEWSKI MELODY RUETSCHE KELLY SNODGRASS ANDREW STEINWEG A/A LOHRSTORFER A/A SCHEIN A/A WALPOLE MICHAEL ARTWOHL, NICOLE BRAUS, BEATA DUL, RUETSCHE, TYRA STROBEL, A/A GILLIGAN, A/A NAGEL MRS. RUETSCHE JUSTYNA MILEWSKI, JAMES CALL TO ORDER CO-CHAIRMAN KlM UNGER CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AT 7:15 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 THE MINUTES FROM THE DECEMBER 4, 2002 YOUTH COMMISSION MEETING. 1sT MICHAEL HIGGINSON 2ND KELLY SNODGRASS UNANIMOUS BY ALL MEMBERS MOUNT PROSPECT YOUTH COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 8, 2003 SPECIAL GUEST MRS. RUETSCHE SPOKE TO THE YOUTH COMMISSION ON BEHALF OF HER SON, YOUTH COMMISSION MEMBER JAMES RUETSCHE, IN REGARDS TO RECENTLY RECEIVED CORRESPONDENCE FROM CHAIRMAN SARAH CORCORAN REGARDING THE STATUS OF HIS YOUTH COMMISSION APPOINTMENT. JAMES IS ACTIVELY INVOLVED WITH ROTC WHICH MEETS AT THE SAME TIME AS THE MONTHLY YOUTH COMMISSION MEETING MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR JAMES TO BE IN TWO PLACES AT THE SAME TIME. JAMES STILL WANTS TO REMAIN AN ACTIVE YOUTH COMMISSION MEMBER AND CAN PARTICIPATE IN EVENTS, HOWEVER IT IS DIFFICULT FOR HIM TO ATTEND THE MONTHLY MEETINGS. A/A SCHEIN SUGGESTED TO PUT THIS MATTER ON FEBRUARY'S AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION OF A POSSIBLE "ALTERNATE MEMBER STATUS." A/A LOHRSTORFER ADVISED YOUTH COMMISSION MEMBERS TO DISCUSS SPECIAL CLASSIFICATION FOR RETIRED MEMBERS AND SPECIAL SITUATIONS FOR YOUTH COMMISSION MEMBERS INTERESTED IN MAINTAINING THEIR APPOINTMENTS. OLD BUSINESS YOUTH VIEW CO-CHAIRMAN KlM UNGER ADVISED THE YOUTH VIEW PROGRAM IS RESCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2003, 7:00 P.M. TOPICS FOR THE PROGRAM: THE DRAFT AND GUN CONTROL. COOK COUNTY SHERIFF YOUTH SERVICE MEDAL OF HONOR CONGRATULATORY LETTER SENT TO JULIE MARKUS FROM THE YOUTH COMMISSION ON RECEIVING THE COOK COUNTY SHERIFF YOUTH SERVICE MEDAL OF HONOR. YOUTH COMMISSION WEBSITE COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN SARAH CORCORAN, BRENT BUSSE AND ANDREW STEINWEG MET WITH MAURA JANDRIS TO UPDATE THE YOUTH COMMISSION WEBSITE. CELESTRIAL CELEBRATION X YOUTH COMMISSION MEMBERS ATTENDED A RECENT MOUNT PROSPECT JAYCEES MEETING TO DISCUSS SPONSORING THE YOUTH COMMISSION AT THE MOUNT PROSPECT CELESTRIAL CELEBRATION X. MOUNT PROSPECT JAYCEES PRESENTED AT CHECK IN THE AMOUNT OF $360.00 TO THE YOUTH COMMISSION. THANK YOU LETTER TO BE WRITTEN TO MOUNT PROSPECT JAYCEES FOR THEIR SPONSORING OF THE YOUTH COMMISSION. NEW BUSINESS YOUTH COMMISSION ORDINANCE YOUTH COMMISSION MEMBERS DISCUSSED ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS AND THE POSSIBILTY OF CHANGE IN POLICY FOR MEMBERS UNABLE TO ATTEND MEETINGS ON A REGULAR BASIS DUE TO PRIOR COMMITMENTS. COFFEE WITH COUNCIL NEXT MEETING: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2003 9:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. - VILLAGE HALL, 2ND FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM 100 SOUTH EMERSON STREET SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 2003 2 MOUNT PROSPECT YOUTH COMMISSION MINUTES JANUARY 8, 2003 MOTION TO ADJOURN MOTION: TO ADJOURN THE JANUARY 8, 2003 YOUTH COMMISSION MEETING. 1ST SARAH CORCORAN 2ND NICOLE LOGISZ UNANIMOUS BY ALL MEMBERS MEETING ADJOURNED CO-CHAIRMAN KlM UNGER DECLARED THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:07 P.M. /C jr 3 MAYOR Gerald L, Farley TRUSTEES Timothy J. Corcoran Paul Wm. Hoeferc Richard M. Lohrstorthr Michaele W. Skowron Irvana K. Wilks Michael A. Zadel Village of Mount Prospect 100 South Emerson Street Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 VILLAGE MANAGER Michael E. Janonis VILLAGE CLERK Velma W. Lowe Phone:(847) 392-6000 Fax: (847)392-6022 TDD: (847)392-6064 Meeting Location: Public Safety Building 112 East Nor[hwest Highway Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMISSION ORDER OF BUSINESS REGULAR MEETING Meeting Date and Time: February 6, 2003 7:00 P.M. IV. V. VI. VII. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES January 9, 2003 meeting OLD BUSINESS 2000 Census Report NEW BUSINESS Community Programs/Services - Human Services REPORTS (Commission/staff) ADJOURNMENT MINUTES COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMISSION 2ND Floor Conference Room, Public Safety Building Thursday, January 9, 2003 7:00 p.m. The meeting of the Community Relations Commission (CRC) of the Village of Mount Prospect was held Thursday, December 5, 2002 in the second floor conference room of the Public Safety Building, 112 East Northwest Highway, Mount Prospect, Illinois. CALL TO ORDER Chairman John Brennan called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman John Brennan Commissioner Muench Commissioner Judi Muniz Commissioner Pankaj Parikh Commissioner Anthony Tolbert Village Staff: Poice Chief Richard Eddington Staff Liaison Lisa Angell NEW BUSINESS (In consideration of Police Chief Eddington's schedule New Business preceded Approval of Minutes.) Community Overview Police Chief Eddington provided an overview of the community and how the Police Department is incorporating educational and technical programs to enhance the communication between Department staff and the Village's diverse population. Chief Eddington also provided a handout on Gangs in the Village. The Commission members had several questions regarding gang activity and how/what the Police Department is doing to address the gang presence. In his response Chief Eddington talked about the comprehensive approach taken by the Village to address the problems associated with gangs. He also explained the concept and benefits of Neighborhood Resource Centers. Although the Police organize the Centers, there is a strong representation of community service providers to assist residents in making a positive transition to their new environment; housing, banking, social security, education, transportation, employment, etc. Although a site and funding for a Neighborhood Resoume Center in the Village has yet to be determined, the Commission indicated their strong support of such a program. The information presented by Chief Eddington prompted many questions as well as suggestions from the Commission. In closing the Chief informed the members of the Police Department's commitment to working with the Commission. He also indicated he would like to review the procedural manual for processing complaints before it is actually needed. Chairman Brennan responded that he and Commissioner Parikh were working on the manual and there would be an opportunity for the Chief to review the guidelines before it is adopted. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion to approve the December 5, 2002 meeting minutes was moved and seconded. The minutes were unanimously approved as written. Motion carried. REPORTS Commissioner Tolber[ reported on his attendance at the December 17, 2002 Family Issues Committee meeting. · Legal Aid - legal assistance will be available two (2) afternoons a week at the Mount Prospect Human Services Building. Human Services staff advocated for this service for a long time; Mount Prospect was the only community in this area selected. Bi-lingual (Spanish) attorneys will be available to assist individuals with non- criminal legal issues. · John Jay School - 2002 Lincoln Award for Excellence recipient [performance excellence in an organization] · Human Services Food Pantry- the Village's Human Services Department provided food and other items for 150 families during the holiday season. Commissioner Tolbert commented on the volume of food donated to this program. · Advocacy Training - program to train individuals to act as an advocate for residents with housing concerns member of the Family Issues Committee attended the first graduation ceremony and spoke very positive about having a local advocate. Commissioner Tolbert indicated he will continue to attend the Family Issues Committee Meetings. Following Commissioner Tolbert's comments the Commission resumed their discussion of the information presented by Chief Eddington. [t was suggested that the Commission act now in addressing these issues. Although there was a consensus that the Commission's role should be proactive the members had varying opinions as to the most effective approach. Chairman Brennan recognized and commended the members desire to take immediate steps to remedy community concerns but encouraged them to consider the significant and long-term benefits of a comprehensive approach: (1) continue their educational process, (2) generate community input/make assessments, (3) enhance existing programs and (4) recommend/implement new initiatives. The Commission will continue to meet with staff and learn more about existing community programs/service. The Village's Human Services Director, Nancy Morgan and Hispanic Social Worker, Nina Persino will be invited to speak at the February 6t~ meeting. Marisa Warneke, Village Planner and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) administrator will be asked to address the Commission at the March 6th meeting. Chairman Brennan requested the Commission receive a copy of the most current census report. [Information will be included in the February meeting packet.] OLD BUSINESS · Discrimination Headng Process [Procedural Guidelines] Chairman Brannan reported that he and Commissioner Parikh continue to work on the guidelines. He anticipates completion to be mid to late May. The staff liaison reported that the Village attorney is finalizing the complaint form. ADJOURNMENT The next meeting was scheduled for Monday, February 6th, 2003, 7:00 p.m. at the Public Safety Building. There being no further business a motion to adjourn was moved and seconded, The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, M. Lisa Angell Staff Liaison X:\USERS\LANGELL\communityrelationscorc~ssion2002\december5meetingm/nutes.doc Glen R, Andler Sean I~ Dorsey Mount Prospect Public Works Department 1700 W. Central Road, Mount Prospect, illinois 60056-2229 Phone 847/870-5640 Fax 847/253-9377 Vehicle/Equipment Superintendent James E. Guenther TOD 847/392-1235 NOTICE THE FEBRUARY ] O~ 2003 MEETING OF THE SAFETY CDMMISSIDN HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING IS SCHEDULED FBR MONDAY, MARCH I Dy 2OD3 AT ?:00 P.M. AN AGENDA DR CANCELLATION NOTICE WILL BE SENT PRIDR TD THIS MEETING. DATED THIS 23R° DAY DF" ~.IANUARY~ 200:3. Recycled Paper - Printed with Soy Ink MAYOR Gerald L. Farley TRUSTEES Timothy J. Corcoran Paul Wm. Hoefert Richard M. Lohrstorfer Michaele W. Skowron Irvana IC 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 NOTICE TIlE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, AT 8:00 A.M. HAS BEEN CANCELLED. AN AGENDA WILL BE SENT PRIOR TO THE NEXT MEETING. THANK YOU. Dated this 22ua day of Janurary, 2003 MAYOR Gerald L. Farley TRUSTEES Timothy J. Corcoran 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, January 11, 2003 - 9:00 a.m. 2nd Floor Conference Room, Village Hall The meeting was convened at 9:00 a.m. Those present were Trustees Tim Corcoran, Paul Hoefert, Rick Lohrstorfer, Michaele Skowron, Irvana Wilks and Michael Zadel. Representing staff was Village Manager Michael Janonis and Community Development Director William Cooney. Residents in Attendance: Francis Vlazny Carol Tortorello Charles Fuller Elaine Nekritz David Schein Jim Uszler Mal Holec David & Rachel Toeppen Dorothy Prostko Mr. & Mrs. Merrill Cotten 2103 Jody Court 223 S. Elmhurst Avenue 1424 N, Park Dr. 3 Court of Island Point, Northbrook 512 Nawata 9 S. Elm St. 927 Quince Lane 409 S. Hi Lusi 803 Hi Lusi 2710 S. Briarwood Dr. W. Charles Fuller, 1424 N. Park Drive: Mr. Fuller stated that he and David Schein were participating in the 2004 Illinois GIS Society Conference. He indicated that, as part of this conference, there would be a focus on GIS software and its uses in municipalities. He said that they would be focusing on how the Village of Mount Prospect uses GIS in its daily operations. He hopes to work with the Planning Department to set up a presentation to a group of conference attendees during the April 22-24 Conference. Mr. Cooney gave Mr. Fuller his business card and offered to meet with him and Mr. Schein to discuss this matter. Frank Vlazny, 2103 Jody Court: Mr. Vlazny said he had no specific issues to discuss but suggested that the Library stay where they currently are located because he felt it was a good set- up for their operations. He then asked where the Village stood in regards to the current budget crisis, given the slowdown in the economy. He was wondering, given that the federal and state governments were cutting back funds that it was likely the Village would be affected by these cuts. There was a general discussion of the status of the budget. Board members indicated this topic would be a priority during the first quarter of the year at Committee of the Whole discussions. Mr. Vlazny then indicated that he felt that both the elementary school and local park districts should consider consolidation because it is a huge waste of taxpayer dollars to have multiple districts Coffee With Council January 11, 2003 Meeting Minutes Page 2 serving the Village of Mount Prospect. Mr. Janonis displayed maps of both the elementary school districts and park districts that serve Mount Prospect. Several Board members stated that this topic had been raised in the past and that consolidation had failed in previous attempts. Mr. Vlazny was encouraged to raise this issue with those districts if he wished to pursue the matter further. Elaine Nekritz, 3 Court of Island Point, Northbrook: Trustee Wilks introduced Elaine Nekritz, the new state representative who will be representing the northeast portion of Mount Prospect. Ms. Nekritz introduced herself to the group and said she was looking forward to representing the Village for the next four years. There were some general questions raised by members of the audience regarding the state's budget crisis. The Village Trustees stressed their concern regarding the state's willingness to cut revenue sources to the Village and, therefore, placing the burden of those deficits upon the Village. Trustee Corcoran stressed the importance of O'Hare as an economic engine to the northwest suburbs and specifically to Mount Prospect. He hoped that Ms. Nekritz Would support the expansion of O'Hare and not delay the proposed improvements due to the current state of the economy. The issue of Medicaid revenues from the federal government was also raised. Ms. Nekritz indicated that the State of Illinois received only 50% of the cost of providing Medicaid to its residents. She stated that that was one source the state would pursue with the federal government but was unsure of how successful they would be. Carol Tortorello, 223 S. EImhurst Avenue: Ms. Tortorello said she didn't have any major issues to raise but wanted to inquire about the status of Randhurst. Trustee Corcoran indicated that he and staff had met with representatives from the Urban Group to discuss the status of the mall. He stated that he had confidence in Urban since they appeared to have interests similar to the Village's to redevelop the property and make it a successful commercial venture. He stated that the Costco development was unlikely to begin prior to 2004 while Urban took one last look at the long-term prospects for the center. Jim Uszler, 9 S. Elm Street: Mr. Uszler, Executive Director of the Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce, stated that he just wanted to inform the Village Board of two upcoming Chamber events. He stated that on January 22''a, Doug Whitley of the State Chamber of Commerce would be making a presentation to the Mount Prospect Chamber. He said that on February 3rd all the executive directors of the various chambers of commerce in Illinois would be meeting in Springfield to discuss with state representatives the importance of several key bills before the state. Mai Holec, 927 Quince Lane: Mr. Holec inquired about the status of flood control improvements along the Des Plaines River. Mr. Janonis stated that the Village Board will be discussing the item at their January 7 Committee of the Whole meeting. He invited Mr. Holec to attend the meeting and listen to the full presentation by the Village's Engineering Division. A quick summary of the status is that the federal government appears to be committed to installing a levee along the east side of River Road to reduce flooding in the northeast portion of the Village. David Schein, 512 NaWaTa: Mr. Schein said he was present to listen to items raised but that he also wanted to inform the Board that the Knights Invitational Bowling Meet was being held later today at the Brunswick Zone Bowling Alley. He stated that he had discovered this event several years ago and found it to be very entertaining and highly recommended the event to the Board members. offee With Council January 11, 2003 Meeting Minutes Page 3 Dorothy Prostko, 803 Hi Lusi: Ms. Prostko said she was concerned with the property located at 500 W. Golf Road. She stated that the owner seems to be running a business out of their home and that they recently constructed a 3-car garage that did not have a driveway serving it. She feels the garage is being utilized as a storage facility for their home business and was curious what the Village regulations were regarding that matter. Mr. Cooney informed her that the homeowner could not utilize the garage for storage and that staffwould investigate the matter and follow-up accordingly. David Toeppen, 409 S. Hi Lusi: Trustee Wilks said Mr. Toeppen had been invited to make a brief presentation regarding lighting for the new Village Hall/Community Center and Library projects. Mr. Toeppen said he is a member of the Dark Sky group, which is very interested in the use of light throughout the world. Mr. Toeppen stated that he had a slide show to present that illustrates the effective and ineffective use of light. He presented his twenty minute slide show and there were several questions related to the effective use of light and what types of lights would be most appropriate for the Village Hall site. There was some general discussion regarding hiring an outside consultant who specializes in lighting for the Village Hall project. There was general concurrence that the type of lighting that would be utilized for the project should be thoroughly reviewed to ensure the best results. The meeting was adjourned at i 1:00 a.m. Respectfully submitted, !i!-[~j ~ C oo~n~ y,~Jr !/~Ai~p Director of Community Development