Plum Grove Estates Property Owners Association
Neighborhood News
Working Together for a GREAT Neighborhood
President’s Message
I want to touch on a few topics to help keep you informed. But before that: •
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Thanks to Dawn Amos and Cathy and George Reichl for a great fishing derby. Thanks to Lynn Meinzer her committee for another great Summer Kickoff Party.
At the June 19th meeting John Powers, Highway Commissioner for Palatine Township, made a presentation in which he described an alternative to the road plan first presented in February (see Bridge article) and also discussed the process for making a decision and going out for actual contract proposals. The review process includes our Community, Cook County, IDOT, and the Army Corps of Engineers. Powers indicated that the process takes several months and involves inputs from
all of the above. We’ll keep you updated as the Township continues to present alternative proposals. One of the issues raised by the Save Briarwood Bridge Group was the speed limit on Briarwood, currently 25 MPH, They requested that it be lowered to 20 MPH. John Powers has put in a request to Cook County, which sets the speed limits for unincorporated areas, for that change. Powers also said that a request from PGE residents to lower the speed limit throughout PGE might influence the County’s decision. The Board will be seeking your input next week, asking you to vote for or against a 20 MPH speed limit throughout PGE. I thank you in advance for your quick responses to this vote. Flooding was also a major issue brought up at the meeting. Unfortunately, the Township has no ju-
Briarwood Bridge Plans Under Review
Plum Grove Estates residents and road district officials are weighing the merits and risks of replacing or repairing the bridge and approach roads on Briarwood Lane between the frontage road and Longacres Lane.
As first proposed at the PGE POA general meeting in February, the bridge would meet current construction standards, provide better flow of the Salt Creek, and allow
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easier maneuvering of maintenance vehicles. Residents at the meeting stated their concerns that a wider two-lane bridge and fewer road curves would encourage faster traffic and reduce safety.
In April, PGE residents addressed the Palatine Township Board meeting regarding the proposed bridge and road. At the May
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risdiction in dealing with the flooding of Salt Creek. They do clean it out when debris starts to collect around the bridge, but they cannot make any major changes to the creek. MWRD (Metropolitan Water Reclamation District) has that responsibility of addressing the flooding concerns.
Gary Dindia PGE POA President president@pgepoa.org
Newsletter Contents
Presidents’ Message ..........................1 Briarwood Bridge ..............................1 Neighbor Greetings...........................3 Fence Replacement............................3 PGE Walk/Jog Routes.......................4 Fishing Derby.....................................6 Summer Kickoff Party ......................7 PGE Dining Directory.......................8 May PGE POA Meeting..............9–10 Plum Grove Park and Pool.............11 PGE Calendar...................................12
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2011 PGEPOA Officers/Directors President ........................................Gary Dindia Vice President and Architectural Control ...............Dave Freeman Secretary ........................................Debbie Denten Treasurer.........................................Maria Pappas Area Control ...................................Glen Prezembel Civic Affairs ....................................Steve Sperling Membership ...................................Guy Karm Communications ............................Andrea Brennan Social and Landscaping.................Lynn Meinzer Audit ...............................................George Reichl Past President ................................Randy Mitchell
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Looking to Downsize? Need help getting clutter under control?
Contact Kelly Godawski, PGE Resident, for home organizing services covering closets, kitchens, paper, basements, garages, toys, bedrooms, or any other space you want organized! Kelly Godawski Professional Organizer 847-361-7505 kggodawski@aol.com
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Submit News and Info
The newsletter is a great way to let your neighbors know about events and issues that are important to us. Please contribute newsletter information to: Andrea Brennan 340 S. Elmwood Ln. 847-404-7229
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Make a personal or professional connection with your neighbors by joining our social network groups!
Facebook: “Friends of Plum Grove Estates”
If you are planning any architectural changes to your residence, architectural plans need to be submitted & approved by the board. To facilitate this procedure, please contact
Dave Freeman at (847) 303-6628. You will be provided with the information needed to get approval.
It is very important that you get approval before beginning any project.
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Neighbor Greetings Welcome to New PGE Neighbors
Timothy Peters and Stephanie Shukas, 2260 Longacres Lane. The Plum Grove Estates Welcoming Committee brings a copy of the PGE Directory and a special gift for new neighbors. Please contact Guy Karm at 847397-5276 for more information.
Sympathy and Thoughts for Our Friends in Plum Grove Estates Condolences to the families of:
Dick Tobin, 365 South Elmwood Lane, who died on March 13, 2012. Mildred Koch, 302 Longacres Lane, who died on March 13, 2012
Harry and Stella Bonners, 390 Meadows Lane, who died within eight weeks of each other this Spring. “They loved their home in Plum Grove Estates,” said their daughter Joyce, “and gave strict instructions that they never wanted to leave there—and their wishes were granted.”
PGE Frontage Road Fence Replaced by Natural Green Border The PGE POA board approved replacing the aging and deteriorating split-rail fence bordering the neighborhood along the West Frontage Road. The fence, and several back yards of PGE residences, were exposed when utility crews crudely removed vegetation from near power lines.
In June, PGE POA hired Great American Landscaping to remove the fence and then plant 100 Viburnum “Autumn Jazz” shrubs, all at least four feet tall, along the fence line. The workers also ground down 22 stumps and cleaned up debris in the area.
These shrubs will grow taller and wider to provide privacy and shade for the residents next to the frontage road. Because the shrubs are planted in the common area, the association will be responsible for the maintenance of these plants.
For more information about this and other PGE POA landscaping projects, please contact Lynn Meinzer at social@pgepoa.org. Plum Grove Estates Property Owners Association • P.O. Box 8432 • Rolling Meadows, IL 60008-8432 • www.pgepoa.org
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Enjoy a Walk Around PGE!
When you are walking the dog(s), biking, or jogging, you can easily log your miles without leaving Plum Grove Estates. The distances below are estimates based on my car’s odometer, but perhaps you can use this information to figure out how to get in a short, medium, or long stroll.
Short Routes
Sometimes just circling around the block is about a half mile. My dog is a big fan of the short routes!
Medium Route
This is about a mile, or twenty minutes if your companion enjoys sniffing things and doing “business.”
Folow Circle around to Longacres and then back along Circle.
Long Route
Combine the medium route and a loop around Plum Grove Pond to Thorntree and Briarwood. This is about two miles long and includes a small hill.
Extra-Long Route
This route wanders through most of Plum Grove Estates. Take Longacres to Park Drive. Walk through Plum Grove Park to reach Frontage Road West, then take Meadows and Briarwood, Brookdale, Linden, and Circle to chalk up about two-and-a-half miles.
1/2 Mile Route 1 Mile Route 2½ Mile Route
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Briarwood Bridge, cont.
PGE POA meeting, Roland Sachs, Rolling Meadows Township Road District Superintendent, and John Powers, Palatine Township Highway Commissioner, were challenged by residents organized to oppose the new construction. In a heated discussion, several residents voiced their concerns and suggested alternative construction, including bridge repair instead of replacement. The residents in attendance then voted to oppose the originally proposed project.
bridge project. In the township's new replacement proposal there will be less disruption of Briarwood Lane and surrounding trees, and the design will be in keeping with our neighborhood. Mr. Powers stated this version will cost the township approximately $500,000 and will last our community for 50-60 years. Mr. Powers will also get a quote for re-installing walls and parapets on a replacement bridge.
Powers and Sachs have met with some PGE POA board officers and residents to discuss alternatives to the original proposal. On June 19, 2012, these alternatives were presented at another public meeting.
To replace the bridge, with a size very similar to the existing bridge, the speed limit (due to current safety codes and regulations) would have to be lowered to 20MPH throughout the neighborhood. The Board of Directors will be asking you to vote on lowering the speed limit to 20MPH . The results of this vote, if in favor of lowering the speed limit, will be sent onto Cook County for their approval.
The residents against the bridge reconstruction have a Web site, www.savebriarwood.com, to explain their opposition and suggest construction and traffic solutions that will not require total replacement. The road district has a description of the project online, and reasons for moving forward with it, at http://www.palhwy.com/newsletter/2012-spring/
A Compromise in the Making?
A meeting regarding the Briarwood Bridge was held on June 19, 2012 at the Plum Grove Park. Information was made available from John Powers, Palatine Township, for a scaled down version of the
Wally Wilson, Save Briarwood Bridge, stressed the importance of repairing the existing bridge to maintain the history of our community and it's trees. Mr. Powers stated that this version will cost the township approximately $270,000, barring any hidden disintegration. These repairs will last about 10 years, with no guarantee that there would be funds available to repair the bridge in the years to come.
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2012 Fishing Derby
The annual Plum Grove Estates Fishing Derby on June 2, 2012 featured new and seasoned anglers competing for the catch of the day.
Ryan Allen, Angie Cornwell, Brett, Evan, and Kyla Dieter, Jeremy Gearhart, Ella Prosecky, William, Stevie, and Ryan Sperling, and Clara and Ethan Yates fished at a largely unforgiving Plum Grove Pond on a warm spring day.
Kyla Dieter caught the largest fish: an 8-1/2" catfish. Evan Dieter caught the most fish (four). Ethan Yates was recognized for “capturing the true essence of fishing.”
Many thanks to Dawn Amos for organizing the fishing derby.
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2012 Summer Kickoff
Residents gathered together again at Plum Grove Park to enjoy the pool, patio, great food and the fun company of neighbors at the Summer Kick-Off.
Moretti’s provided cold and hot food while attendees enjoyed a variety of refreshments. Thanks to PGE POA Board Members Lynn Meinzer, Maria Pappas and Debbie Denten, the “Party Planners,” for taking care of all the details of the event. The unanticipated wind added an extra challenge to keep things in place but also provided a wonderful breeze while young and older alike enjoyed “kicking off Summer Days.”
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PGE Dining Directory
If you are hungry and live in Plum Grove Estates, you are in luck! There are many local restaurants featuring diverse cuisine within two miles of our neighborhood. This list is also on the PGE POA Web site, http://www.pgepoa.org/diningdirectory. Add your favorite—please send email to webadmin@pgepoa.org. 1.
Absolutely Chinese, 2140 Plum Grove Rd., (847) 963-8068
21. Moe’s Southwest Grill, 1428 N. Meacham, (847) 885-6637
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Bento Time, 847 Algonquin Rd., 847-397-8185
22. Morettis, 1893 Walden Office Square, 847-303-0123 Dine-in or takeout Italian cuisine
3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Dine-in or take-out Chinese food
Take-out Japanese and Korean cuisine
Brother’s Ribs, 758 Euclid Ave., 847-776-7427 Dine-in or take-out American barbeque
Chicago Prime, 1444 Algonquin Rd., 847-969-9900,
American steak house, www.chicagoprimesteakhouse.com Culvers, 1410 Algonquin Rd., 847-925-8000,
Dine-in or take-out lunch and dinner American fast food Drink, 871 Algonquin Rd. 847-397-3100 Restaurant/bar
Dunkin’ Donuts, 3350 Kirchoff Rd., 847-818-9675 Donuts and coffee!
Egglectic Café, 2905 Algonquin Rd., 847-577-5552 Dine-in breakfast and lunch American diner food
Einstein Bros. Bagels, 1422 Meacham Rd., 847-285-5237 Take-out breakfast and lunch American fast food
10. Finn McCools, 1941 E. Agonquin Rd, 847-303-5100 Irish-themed bar and restaurant
Dine-in or take-out lunch and dinner Tex-Mex cuisine
23. Morton’s The Steakhouse, 1470 McConnor, (847) 413-8771 Dine-in steak house
24. Morettis, 1893 Walden Office Square, 847-303-0123 Dine-in or takeout Italian cuisine
25. Noodles & Company, 1400 Meacham Rd., 847-944-8980 Dine-in or take-out lunch and dinner pan-Asian cuisine
26. Papa Severios, 2158 Plum Grove Rd., 847-577-0088 Take-out pizza and Italian cuisine
27. Papa John’s Pizza, 2158 Plum Grove Rd., 847-776-0909 Take-out pizza
28. Pizza Hut, 2101 Plum Grove Rd., 847-397-0339 Dine-in or take-out pizza and pasta
29. Red Apple, 2121 Plum Grove Rd., 847-925-8048 Dine-in breakfast and lunch American diner food
30. Russell’s BBQ, 2885 Algonquin Rd. 847-259-5710 Dine-in American barbeque
11. Five Guys, 1424 Meacham Rd., 847-519-4410
31. Quizmos, 1606 Algonquin Rd., 847-303-1544,
12. Frankly Yours, 1580 Algonquin Rd., 847-397-8530,
32. Sakura, 4011 Algonquin, 847-397-2166, www.allsakura.com
13. Fratello’s, 3301 Kirchoff Rd., 847-253-3401,
33. Sam and Harry’s, 1551 Thoreau Dr. North., 847-303-4050,
14. Great American Bagel, 3240 Kirchoff Rd., 847-797-8686
34. Stadium, 4015 Algonquin Rd., 847-397-2440,
15. Gus’s Diner, 2160 Plum Grove Rd., 847-963-4885
35. Subway, 1414 Algonquin Rd., 847-925-8600,
16. Hong Kong Café, 1608 Algonquin Rd., 847-397-8208,
36. Supermercado Y Taqueria, 3989 Algonquin Rd., 847-397-7040 Take-out Mexican cuisine
Take-out lunch and dinner American fast food
Dine-in or take-out lunch and dinner American fast food Dine-in or take-out lunch and dinner American fast food Take-out breakfast and lunch American bakery American diner food, www.gusdiner.net
Dine-in or take-out lunch and dinner Chinese cuisine
17. Jimmy John’s, 774 Euclid Ave., 847-776-6600 Take-out lunch and dinner American fast food
18. La Charanga, 4003 Algonquin Rd., 847-496-5642,
Dine-in or take-out lunch and dinner Mexican cuisine
19. La Margarita, 1626 Algonquin Rd., 847-397-7200,
Dine-in or take-out lunch and dinner Mexican cuisine
20. L’Olivo, 823 Algonquin Rd., 847-397-9900, www.lolivo.net 8
Dine-in, delivery, or take-out lunch and dinner dishes
Dine-in or take-out lunch and dinner sandwiches and soups Dine-in or take-out lunch and dinner Japanese cuisine Dine-in American steak house
Bar and restaurant American fast food
Take-out lunch and dinner American fast food
36. Sushi Ai, 710 Euclid Rd., 847-221-5100
Dine-in or take-out lunch and dinner Japanese cuisine
37. Vishnu Vilas, 645 Algonquin Rd., 847-925-1111
Dine-in or take-out lunch and dinner Indian cuisine
38. Westwood Tavern and Tap, 1385 Meacham, 847-969-9500 Dine-in lunch and dinner American cuisine
39. Wildberry Café, 1383 Meacham Rd., 847-517-4000 Dine-in breakfast and lunch American cuisine
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PGE POA Annual Meeting Minutes Wednesday, May 16, 2012 Call to Order
The General Meeting of the Plum Grove Homeowners Association was called to order by President Gary Dindia at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 16, 2012, at Plum Grove Park.
Board Attendees
Gary Dindia, Dave Freeman, Maria Pappas, Debbie Denten, Lynn Meinzer, Andrea Brennan, George Reichl, Guy Karm, Glen Prezembel, Randy Mitchell Absent: Steve Sperling.
Resident Attendees
This is a partial list of the neighbors that attended, as some of the sign-in sheets were lost.
Bruce Williams Anna Fallon Jan Hays Harold Paulsen Mary Jo Long Leslie Cornwell Yoshiko Matsurmura Phillip Underwood Marcia Fradkin Geralyn Haan Dawn Amos Mike Mirando Pat Vanselow Amy Kammerman Debra Cutts Leroy VanDyke Gloria Bidlack Anna Schwartz Pam Adelizzi Carl Siemianowski Lauri Mitchell Terrie Sobeski Debbie Wear Dave Nicholson
Guests
Joe Fallon Frank Hays Tim Corrigan Leslie Paulsen Tom Cornwell Michio Matsurmura Ralph Vittorini Ed Fradkin Russ Haan Larry Amos Nancy Marando Bob Vanselow Martin Kammeerman Thomas Cutts Tom LoSasso Robert Bidlack Jim Schwartz Madeline Madsen David Stallman Jeff June Sue Dindia Cathy Reichl Wally Wilson Jason Morrison
Wendy McKinney with information regarding the new summer season at Plum Grove Park Pool which begins June 2.
John Powers with a presentation regarding the Briarwood Bridge and road project. Roland Sachs and
Howard Hall were in attendance to answer questions. Mr. Powers presented pictures of the visible signs of age and wear of the existing bridge. He also presented a proposal of a new bridge and street design. There were handouts for the proposed new design. Wally Wilson, 291 Briarwood with a presentation in opposition to the new street design, speaking to the loss of trees and the increase of speed with a new street design. He proposes no change to the Briarwood street design, repair the Briarwood bridge only, new reflective warning signs, enhance the bridge lights, trim the bushes around the bridge for better visibility and reduction of the speed limit to 20 MPH.
Debbie Wear, 301 Briarwood Lane with a presentation about traffic calming, with supporting documents from the U.S. Dept of Transportation, Federal Highway Division addressing concerns about speeding and cut through traffic. Traffic calming in our neigh-
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borhood is created by S-curves and chokers (the Briarwood Bridge).
Debbie Wear addressed the demolition of trees from this project and a report from McQuinn Tree Co. noting the trees that will suffer a severe decline over the next five years from this project. There was then an open forum discussion and question and answer period.
Kathy Reichl proposed a motion for a straw poll: Gary Dindia set forth these choices for a straw poll.. 1. Repair the bridge-42
2. Replace the bridge the same size as the existing bridge -20 3. Replace the bridge per the proposal brought forward by John Powers-12 4. Opposed to changing the road-62
A follow-up meeting was scheduled with John Powers for June 13, 2012. That date was later changed to June 19, 2012.
PGE Neighborhood Watch Alerts
There have been a few calls into the Cook County Sheriffs Police in the month of May for Plum Grove Estates. •
May 15: 300 Blk of E Briarwood Ln., Criminal Damage to Property
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May 26: 2300 Blk S Circle Dr., Criminal Damage to Property
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May 21: 300 Blk of Long Acres, Burglary Unlawful Entry no Force Plum Grove Pool suffered vandalism on the evening of June 11, 2012. If you have information about this crime, please contact Wendy at 847-3974800 or wmckinney@rmparks.org.
Please keep an eye out for your property as well as your neighbors. If you see something out of the ordinary it is best to err on the side of caution and call the police at 911. The Police Blotter is updated every week on www.cookcountysheriff.org.
Approval of Minutes
The minutes of the February 15, 2012 General Meeting were approved.
Area Control
Glen Prezembel reported •
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All lights are in good repair
Algonquin Road and Frontage Road repairs and projects will be discussed at the next Board of Directors Meeting
Landscaping
Lynn Meinzer reported that: • Bids are being accepted for work on the Frontage Road
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Bids are also being accepted for upgrade of Westwood Entrance
Social
Lynn Meinzer reported that • The Kick-off to Summer Party will be on the first day of summer, Wednesday, June 20
The meeting was adjourned at 9:39 p.m. by President Gary Dindia.
Debbie Denten Secretary secretary@pgepoa.org
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Fire District Mtg, Noon, at Palatine Rural Fire Station, 35 E. Ela Rd., Inverness
10/26 Deadline to submit information for the Fall 2012 PGE POA newsletter (webadmin@pgepoa.org)
10/17 PGE POA Annual Meeting and Board Elections, 7:30 p.m., Plum Grove Park (Pizza at 7:00 p.m.)
10/9 Plum Grove Sanitary District Mtg, 7 p.m. at Bethel Lutheran Church
10/8 Fire District Mtg, Noon, at Palatine Rural Fire Station, 35 E. Ela Rd., Inverness
10/3 PGE POA Electio Slate mailed to members
9/18 PGE POA Board Meeting
9/15 Deadline to nominate candidates for the 2013 PGE POA Board
9/11 Plum Grove Sanitary District Mtg, 7 p.m. at Bethel Lutheran Church
9/10 Fire District Mtg, Noon, at Palatine Rural Fire Station, 35 E. Ela Rd., Inverness
8/21 PGE Board Meeting
8/14 Plum Grove Sanitary District Mtg, 7 p.m. at Bethel Lutheran Church
8/13 Fire District Mtg, Noon, at Palatine Rural Fire Station, 35 E. Ela Rd., Inverness
7/17 PGE POA Board Meeting
7/10 Plum Grove Sanitary District Mtg, 7 p.m. at Bethel Lutheran Church
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