HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/14/2003 CWC minutes MINUTES
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
COFFEE WITH COUNCIL
SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 2003
9:00 A.M.
2nd Floor Conference Room, Village Hall
The meeting was convened at 9:00 a.m. Those present were Trustees Richard Lohrstorfer,
Michaele Skowron, and Irvana Wilks. Representing the Village staff was Chief of Police
Richard Eddington and Village Manager Michael Janonis.
Residents In Attendance
Ray Rubio
Katy & Bert Hanson
Leo & Muriel Newhouse
Martha Nelson
Linda Benwitz
Newt Hallman
Emie & Sue Lassie
Dorothy Sissors
Jerry & Barbara Duever
Carol Tortorello
David Schein
Debby & Mike Pizzato
412 N. Elmhurst
103 Eastwood
407 N. Dale Avenue
406 N. MacArthur Drive
304 N. Dale Avenue
309 Dale Avenue
805 S. Elm Street
807 S. Elm Street
806 S. Elm Street
223 S Elmhurst Avenue
512 Nawata Trail
409 N. Dale Avenue
Katy & Bert Hanson, 103 Eastwood, came to Coffee with Council to obtain an update on the
ongoing situation they have with their neighbor at 104 N. Elmhurst Avenue. The situation
involves the painting of cars and other major repair projects on numerous different cars. Village
Manager Mike Janonis stated he was aware of the problem and will check with Bob Roels,
Environmental Health Coordinator, regarding the status on the situation. Further, Village
Attorney Everett Hill will be contacted to see if an injunction option is available as a remedy for
this situation.
Leo Newhouse, 407 N. Dale, came to Coffee with Council regarding an ongoing problem with
student parking from Prospect High School. After a wide-range of discussion with many of the
residents from North Dale, Village Manager Mike Janonis committed to expanding the parking
restrictions. The parking restrictions will be the same as are currently in use on Fairview,
Prospect Manor, Highland and Memory Lane. That is No Parking 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., 1:00 to
2:00 p.m. School Days. Exact locations of parking restrictions to be determined by staff and the
matter referred to the Safety Commission.
Martha Nelson, 406 N. MaeArthur, provided the attendees at Coffee with Council the response
from the school board and the documentation of the information that had been presented to the
District 214 School Board. Further, Martha Nelson is requesting clarification on whether or not
vehicles will be ticketed for parking on the grass in the Northwest Meadows Subdivision.
ewt Hallman, 309 N. Dale. In addition to the student parking issues, he had questions about
the home business at 310 Dale. A track with a logo is often parked in the driveway. Village
Manager Mike Janoff~s committed to follow up on this matter.
Ernie & Sue Lassie, 805 S. Elm Street, Dorothy Sissors, 807 S Elm Street, Jerry & Barbara
Duever, 806 S. Elm Street, came to Coffee with Council regarding the property maintenance
issues at 804 S. Elm Street. They collectively expressed concerns regarding storage of garbage,
storage of motorcycles, storage of abandoned and or derelict vehicles and failure to maintain
their lawn according to Village code. Village Manager Michael Janonis committed to a review
of the situation to detem~ine the current status of the citations that have been issued to 804 S.
Elm Street. However, he advised the residents of the slowness of housing court and the
sometimes-inappropriate resolution selected by housing court judges. Trustee Skowron
suggested that the neighborhood members appear in court to emphasize their concerns regarding
the matter.
Carol Tortorello, 223 S. Elmhurst Avenue, came to Coffee with Council to inquire as to the
tax status of the cultural centers that were moving into town. Her concern was that these parcels
of commercial land would be removed from the tax rolls.
Dave Schein, 512 Nawata, came to Coffee with Council to express his concern over the Patriot
Act and its enforcement by federal and local law enforcement.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 a.m.
Richard Eddington
Chief of Police