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HomeMy WebLinkAbout9b. CWC Minutes 02/08/2014 MINUTES COFFEE WITH COUNCIL February 8, 2014 Community Center, Village Hall The meeting convened at 9:00 a.m. Village Board members present were Mayor Arlene Juracek, Trustees Paul Hoefert, Steve Polit, Richard Rogers, and Mike Zadel. Representing staff were Assistant Village Manager David Strahl, Human Services Director Nancy Morgan and Human Services Director Designate Julie Kane. Barbara VanArsdale Can Dota Avenue John Elenberger Redwood Drive Carol Tortorello Elmhurst Avenue Walter Szymczak N. Eastwood Avenue Pat Szymczak N. Eastwood Avenue Jerry Boldt N. School Street Jim Chylik Locust Lane Jan Kent Briarwood Drive Denise Rominsk S. Main Street Mal Holec Quince Lane John and Anita Masoncup Maple Court Tom Manion Edward Street David Lee Schein Na Wa Ta Avenue Mike Maciorowski E. Wood Lane Tom Rogers Waverly Place John Dunn Owen Street Barbara VanArsdale, Can Dota Avenue - Ms. VanArsdale stated that she will begin promoting Shining Star awards for next years Celestial Celebration. Denise Rominsk, S. Main Street - Ms. Rominsk expressed concerns regarding the plowing of snow into a small area due to loss of parkway which is making it difficult to put garbage cans out. She also stated the sidewalk has not been shoveled and it is difficult to walk to nearby stores. Ms. Rominsk contacted Public Works regarding snow in the alley and was told that the Village does not have time to come out and address the situation. Mayor Juracek acknowledged the challenges we are facing due to large amounts of snow. She thanked Denise for bringing it to our attention and will have Public Works take a look at the situation. John Elenberger, Redwood Drive - Mr. Elenberger complimented Public Works for a job well done plowing the snow on his street. He asked why the Village sends out a reminder for vehicle sticker purchase so early. Staff explained that people start coming in early to purchase stickers to avoid long lines and advised that stickers can be purchased on line. Carol Tortorello, S. Elmhurst Avenue - Ms. Tortorello advised that she had a lady come to her home from Just Energy attempting to get her to switch energy providers. Staff advised that a press release was issued advising residents of aggressive tactics being used by door to door sales people. The Attorney Gene investigation against Just Energy due to the large volume of complaints received. Staff informed No Solicitor stickers are available in the Finance Department and encouraged residents to call police if they have a problem with a door to door sales person. Ms. Tortorello advised that Des Plaines has signed a new garbage contract and that seniors are getting a discount. Staff stated that this is something that would need to be discussed when the ustee Hoefert advised that SWANCC has a good website which provides information about drop off locations for recyclables. General discussion followed. Walter Szymczak, N. Eastwood - Mr. Szymczak had nothing for the group today. Pat SzymczakN. Eastwood , - Mrs. Szymczak stated that she is very happy with the job Public Works is doing in regards to snow removal. Jerry Boldt, N. School - Mr. Boldt thanked Public Works for the fantastic job in managing snow removal. He stated that he spoke with the Building Commissioner regarding concerns about cold air in his crawl space and his pipes potentially freezing. He inquired about blocking his vents with Styrofoam for the winter and was told it was okay to do so. Jim Chylik, Locust - Mr. Chylik thanked Public Works for the efforts with snow removal. He advised that the waste/sewer line on Busse Road was repaired last year. One of the sewers in the street has sunk and created a large pothole. Staff advised that this is a county intersection and the county is responsible for repair and will be notified. Jan Kent, Briarwood - Ms. Kent asked about the annexation of Lynn Court. Mayor Juracek advised that there has been communication and a possibility of negotiation with the Tollway Authority exists but nothing is under consideration until the tollway has secured construction easements. Mal Holec, Quince - Mr. Holec stated that traffic is a problem at the intersection of Mt. Prospect Road and Central. Staff stated that dent to address the problem. Mr. Holec also commented on the pension information on the property tax bill. Mayor Juracek stated that pension fund earnings are recalculated every year and it is good to see that funds had a good return this year. John and Anita Masoncup, Maple Court - Mr. Masoncup stated that he is pleased with the expressed concern about the pedestrian traffic crossing from Continental Bakery to the Blues Bar with no crosswalk. Staff advised that the Village has talked with IDOT and that IDOT will not allow a crosswalk or traffic light to be installed. The Village will continue to pursue alternatives. Mr. Masoncup also expressed concern that the traffic pattern at the Randhurst corner is dangerous. Staff advised that the traffic light equipment is old and cannot accommodate any more timing segments. Mr. Masoncup discussed an issue involving a neighbor who was feeding birds which resulted in large amounts of bird waste in his trees and yard. He obtained information from the State Wildlife Service indicating that sparrows are not native birds and it is not illegal to kill them. He purchased a trap and trapped birds. He received a ticket from the Mount Prospect Police Department for violation of a local ordinance. Mr. Masoncup feels that the local ordinance is written inappropriately and would like the ticket rescinded. Staff stated that the real issue is the neigh the neighbors have been advised to terminate the feeding. He will need to present his case in court and follow the legal process. He was also advised that there are licensed professionals that deal with animal situations. Tom Manion, Edward Street - Mr. Manion thanked Public Works for the great job snow plowing. He expressed concern about the number of people he has observed driving while using a cell phone and would like police to strongly enforce this new law. He thanked the Board of Trustees for Coffee with Council and stated that it is democracy in action. David Lee ScheinNa Wa Ta Avenue , - Mr. Schein expressed concern about snow piling up around bike racks. Staff advised that Public Works will get to those areas and clear the snow. Mike Maciorowski, E. Wood Lane - Mr. Maciorowski has been working with Donna Brown, Project Engineer, regarding having a street light installed at the corner of Wood Lane and Park. He stated that the corner is very dark and children play in the area. He stated that the three houses in direct contact with the corner were sent a survey. There was a non-response from one of the residents and he was informed that is considered would like a light installed. Staff indicated that the issue would need to be looked into and Public Works will be made aware of his concern. John Dunn, Owen Street - Mr. Dunn wanted to report a pothole in the eastbound lanes of Central at Rand Road. In addition, he expressed concerns about the left turn lane alignment of the yellow line on northbound Wheeling at Kensington and about the traffic alignment existing at the Mount Prospect Plaza at Rand. Tom Rogers, Waverly Place - Mr. Rogers inquired as to whether snow was being moved due to accumulations. He stated that a front loader dumped snow on his lawn and sidewalk. Staff advised that some of the snow is being moved to Melas Park. The meeting was adjourned at 10:55 a.m. Respectfully Submitted, Julie Kane Human Services Director - Designate