HomeMy WebLinkAbout4. CWC Minutes 04/12/2014
MINUTES
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
COFFEE WITH COUNCIL
SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2014
9:00 AM
Community Room, Village Hall
Meeting convened at 9:00 AM. Those present: Mayor Juracek, Trustee Steven Polit, Trustee
Mike Zadel, Village Manager Mike Janonis and Fire Chief John Malcolm.
Residents in Attendance:
Thomas Tezky N. School
Mal Holec Quince Lane
Walter Szymczak Eastwood Avenue
Pat Szymczak Eastwood Avenue
Louis Goodman N. School Street
Jerry Boldt N. School Street
Ken Koeppen Linneman Road
Jim Chylik Locust Lane
Jan Kent Briarwood Drive
Judy Czurylo Elayne Court
Purvez Saeed Sitka Lane
Robert Holubek Sitka Lane
James Walkowiak Barberry Lane
Carol Tortorello S. Elmhurst Avenue
Tom Manion S. Edward Street
Craig Iverson S. Wille Street
David Schein Na Wa Ta Avenue
Tom Tezky
discussed cooking safety tips.
Mal Holec
had concerns with speeders in his neighborhood and briefly commented on the speed
humps that were discussed at the last Board meeting. Mr. Holec also asked about the Journal
specific direction. The Mayor informed Mr. Holec that this is our overriding goals and
principles that provide direction for staff and future developers.
Walter Szymczak/Pat Szymczak
had nothing to report.
Louis Goodman
asked when the code was changed for lot line setbacks, and he was informed it
the past. Also, Mr.
and his neighbors. Mr. Goodman expressed concern with the recent raise given to the Village
received a raise for a couple of years and
the raise was warranted based on performance.
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Jerry Boldt
asked if Public Works was doing electronics recycling and he was informed they
were. Information is in the newsletter and on the website. Mr. Boldt asked if Public Works
could check the intersection at Elm and Isabella, and clean the gravel in the intersection. Also,
he asked if the Police Department could follow up on the cars blocking the sidewalk at 223 N.
Maple.
Ken Koeppen
raised concerns about the snow plow drivers when they are going down the road
to watch for pedestrians walking on the sidewalk.
Jim Chylik
has concerns with the traffic light at Northwest Highway and Main Street,
specifically the left turn signal to go south on Main Street is too short. Also, Mr. Chylik asked if
Public Works could check the pot holes in the center line of Locust Lane.
Jan Kent
asked about the status of the Lynn Court annexation. The Mayor advised her that staff
is still in discussion with the parties involved in the annexation and that they were making
progress. We recently had a Cook County Commissioner out to discuss this issue.
Judy Czurylo
asked if Public Works could check the two inlets coming into Lake Briarwood to
make sure they are clear from debris and pump out if necessary. Also, she would like the hole
by the storm sewer on Briarwood checked as soon as possible.
Purvez Saeed from Sitka Lane
has concerns with the catch basins in front of his home during
heavy rains. These basins overflow and cause water backup in his garage and lower level of his
home. The Mayor informed him the Village had a recent study done and it would cost an
estimated $200 million to upgrade all storm sewers. Staff provided him with some options to
minimize some of the water damage that occurs during heavy rains, but a permanent fix will
need to be discussed. Also, Mr. Saeed had concern with a property maintenance issue at 1828
Sitka Lane and asked if staff could follow up on this. Lastly, he questioned the refuse fee
increase and the Mayor and Trustees explained the reason for the increase to those present.
Robert Holubek
had the same concerns as Mr. Saeed and also lives on Sitka Lane.
Mr. Walkowiak
had nothing to report.
Carol Tortorello
discussion took place regarding grocery stores in the downtown area.
Tom Manion
informed staff that the light in the alley behind his home goes on and off all night.
This appears to be a ComEd issue that will need to be resolved by them. Mr. Manion also had
concerns with the intersection of Prospect and Mount Prospect Road, specifically with the traffic
going north on Mount Prospect Road. He was wondering if a sign could be add
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Mr. Iversen
mentioned the library had a kiosk on the 2 floor that could be used to identify
traffic concerns in the county. Mr. Iversen asked if bubble wrap envelopes could be recycled and
he was informed it must be separated from the envelope first. Mr. Iversen asked about the
farmers market and whether all vendors were actual farmers, and he was informed all but one
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were. Lastly, he asked about repairing a crack in his sidewalk after this winter. He was also
provided information regarding the sidewalk replacement plan offered by the Village.
David Schein
had nothing to report.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
John J. Malcolm
Fire Chief
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