HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/09/2003 COW agendaCOMMITTEE Of THE WHOLE
AGENDA
Meeting Location:
Mt. Prospect Park District Community Center
'1000 West Central Road
Meeting Date and Time:
Tuesday, September 9, 2003
7:00 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL
Mayor Gerald L. Farley
Trustee Timothy Corcoran Trustee Michaele Skowron
Trustee Paul Hoefert Trustee Irvana Wilks
Trustee Richard Lohrstorfer Trustee Michael Zadel
II.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES OF. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING OF
AUGUST 12, 2003
III. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
IV. REGULATION OF MOTORIZED SCOOTERS
This item was previously discussed at the September 10, 2002 Committee of the
Whole meeting. At that time, it was the consensus opinion of the Mayor and Trustees
that the Police Department attempt to regulate the operation of these scooters
utilizing existing State law. Further, the Chief of Police was asked to monitor the
enforcement effort and report back as to the degree of success regarding same. The
material provided includes meeting Minutes from previous Committee of the Whole
discussions. Those residents and interested parties who spoke atthe September 10,
2002 Committee of the Whole meeting have been invited to attend Tuesday evening's
discussion.
During the past several years, the popularity of motor-driven scooters (a.k.a. go-peds or
motorized skate boards) has skyrocketed. Along with the proliferation of these (vehicles),
has come complaints from all parts of the community regarding the inherent danger in these
vehicles and the sometimes-reckless manner in which they are operated. The Village had,
in the past, received a small number of requests seeking the strict regulation or outright ban
of these vehicles in the Village. Other neighboring communities such as Des Plaines and
Hoffman Estates have taken an aggressive stance in banning the use of these vehicles on
public property and have begun aggressive enforcement. With the tragic death last year of a
Des Plaines youth who was struck by an automobile while on such a motorized scooter, the
need to consider the strict regulation or outright banning of same has arisen anew.
NOTE: ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND THIS MEETING BUT BECAUSE OF A DISABILITY
NEEDS SOME ACCOMMODATION TO PARTIClPATE, SHOULD CONTACT THE VILLAGE MANAGER'S OFFICE
A T ~00 SOUTH EMERSON, MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS 60056, 847/392-6000, EXTENSION 5327, TDD 847/392-
6064.
Given the most prevalent users of these devices are pre-teen/young teenagers (pre-driver's
license), there is a wide spectrum of driving skills at play and no formal/uniform mechanism
for training said users. The Police Chief has recommended an outright ban of these
devices.
Village Attorney Everette Hill, in consultation with Chief Eddington, has drafted an Ordinance
banning the use of these devices, which is modeled after the Hoffman Estates prohibition.
Besides banning the use of these devices on public ways, the Ordinance also provides for
fines and the ability of the Police to impound said vehicles under certain circumstances.
A staff report and draft Ordinance are provided for your review. Appropriate staffwill be in
attendance to answer questions and facilitate discussion.
PROPERTY-RELATED CODE AMENDMENTS AND COMPANION ISSUES
On a day-to-day basis, staff sometimes finds that the Municipal Code either does not
address, or addresses inadequately, citizen complaints or staff identified concerns regarding
the upkeep, development or use of one's property. Additionally, over time, staff finds that
current regulations are not keeping pace with prevailing trends in these same areas. As a
result, from time-to-time, staff bdngs forward a "laundry list" of such concerns and issues for
discussion by and direction from the Village Board prior to formally processing a number of
potential Text Amendments. Zoning, Property Maintenance and Building Code issues are
the focus of this discussion.
In addition to the attached memorandum, staff will make a power point presentation at the
Committee of the Whole meeting highlighting the nuances of each issue, as well as answer
questions and facilitate discussion.
VI. VILLAGE MANAGER'S REPORT
VII. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
VIII. ADJOURNMENT