HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/08/2003 CWC minutes INUTES
COFFEE WITtI COUNCIL
Saturday, March 8, 21)03
09:00 a.m.
Floor Conference Room, Village Hall
Meeting convened at 9:00 AM. Those presem: Mayor Farley, Trustee Michaele Skowron, Trustee Irvana
Wilks. Trustee Michael Zadel, Village Manager Michael Janonis, and Fire Chief Mike Figolah.
Residents in Attendance:
David Schein
Carol Tortorello
Martin Thomas
512 South NaWaTa
223 S. Elmhurst Ave.
718 N. Pine Street
Mr. Thomas explained the flood control work he had done on his home and wondered if there was
money still in the Village budget to reimburse him for some of his expense. Mr. Thomas explained that he
added a gated check valve and ejector pit to prevent water back up. Mr. Janonis explained that there is
about $5000 annually for this project. It is available based on a first come first serve basis and he is
unaware if money is available. Mr. Janonis asked for Mr. Thomas' telephone number; as he will fom'ard
this issue on to the Building Department for follow up.
Carol Tortorello informed Chief Figolah of the large crowds she experienced the Friday after
Thanksgiving at Wal-Mart. She brings this ~ssue because of the recent events of overcrowding in
nightclubs. The Chief stated that he wasn't familiar the problem at Wal-Mart, but would monitor.
David Schein brought pictures of his home showing his disconnected gutter downspouts. He
disconnected them at the request of the Village. He is experiencing water shed problems since
disconnecting the downspouts from the sewer. The watershed problem was further exasperated by a crack
in his foundation close to a downspout. Unfortunately it is difficult to lengthen the downspout discharge
away from the home due to driveway and sidewalk. Mr. Schein stated that he would call the Village
Engineer to see if he could re~attach one of the downspouts to the sewer line.
Mr. Schein also brought up the idea of requiring all buildings to have an illuminated address sign for easy
identification. He shared recent discussions with Chief Figolah. Chief Figotah stated that he thought the
concept would be of great benefit, but would be too costly to require. The Chief went on to state that the
sign would be approximately $100 and would require an electric feed. It was generally accepted that the
project is too costly to pursue.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:40 am.
Respectfully Submitted,
Michael Figolah
Fire Chief