VILLAGE OF WORTH

MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING

HELD October 5, 2004

CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Swearing in of Lieutenant Stripeik Presentation of Awards to Glenn Gavril and Kari Fickes CITIZEN’S COMMENTS PRESIDENT’S REPORT Resignation of John O’Connell as Electrical Inspector Education Reform CLERK’S REPORT Request from Worth Panthers Halloween Hours 2005 Vehicle Stickers 2005 Seasonal Boat Launch Pass TRUSTEE’S REPORT Trustee Prendergast Health, Safety & Welfare Trustee Keller Street & Bridge Norma Brewster Sign 115^th Street Stop Signs Trustee Rhein Fire & Police Trustee Hartz Finance & Licensing Building & Zoning Bill List/Payroll Ordinance #04-59 Trustee Werner Golf Course Recreation Trustee Adamski Water & Sewer ATTORNEY’S REPORT ESTABLISHMENT OF CONSENT AGENDA APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA CITIZEN’S COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNMENT TO REGULULAR SESSION Motion ADJOURNMENT

President Guzdziol called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Roll call indicated that the following trustees were present: Georgia Prendergast, Randy Keller, Mary Rhein, Sally Hartz, Barb Adamski and Kevin Werner. Also in attendance at the meeting were Attorney Todd Hayden, Village Clerk Bonnie Price, Chief Patrick O’Connor, Chief Donald Stefaniak, Superintendent Wayne Demonbreun and Building Commissioner Bruce Zartler Pledge of Allegiance. Clerk Price swore in William Stripeik as a lieutenant for the Worth Fire Department. President Guzdziol presented awards to Glenn Gavril and Kari Fickes for all the hard work that they did for the Worth Days Fest and Parade. Ray Bogart stated that he did not know it was Fire Department night, but wanted to say something about the Fire Department. Ray stated that he had to call the paramedics and that by the time he moved his car the paramedics were there. He stated that they are the people that make this town what it is, not you people the people that work in this town. The police and fire department are what makes all of us happy. Ted Wozek is glad to see the street maintenance program is going good. Ted also wanted to report that the light at 11117 Worth Avenue is out and the light on 113^th & Depot needs to be looked at. Barb O’Connell asked Trustee Keller what the survey results were on 115^th Street regarding the stop sign. Barb stated that she brought some neighbors with her that are in agreement with her and John that the stop sign needs to come down. Lorraine Edwards asked the board how they feel about pollution; she is having a problem with a neighbor who burns wood that smells like acid. Joseph Edwards would like to see a pollution ordinance. Ted Wozek asked about the garages on Worth Avenue that are deteriorating. They have been like this for a long time. President Guzdziol stated that he has received a letter of resignation from John O’Connell as electrical inspector. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. President Guzdziol asked the board to look over a model resolution for Education Reform, he asked that his be placed on the October 19th, agenda. President Guzdziol is on this board. President Guzdziol stated that he received a letter from Cook County Health that they have found a rabid bat in Worth near 112^th & Worth Avenue. Clerk Price stated that on the consent agenda is to approve the request from the Worth/Ridge Panthers October 9 & 10 for homecoming parade and bon fire. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Clerk Price stated that on the consent agenda is to approve Halloween hours on October 31, 2004 from 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Clerk Price stated that in the board packets are the vehicle sticker prices for 2005. Clerk Price stated the recreation vehicles would be $20.00 no matter what the weight, the trucks that above the B class will be increased. The semi trucks will be increased to $105.00. The Senior Citizens, Disabled Veterans, Handicapped and active military personnel with an ID will receive their sticker for $5.00 for a vehicle and $7.00 for a class B truck. Stickers go on sale December 1, 2004. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Clerk Price stated that on the consent agenda is to approve the price for 2005 Seasonal Boat Launch Pass at $50.00.Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Clerk Price stated that she is collecting shoes, shoe laces and shoe polish these items will be sent to children that are under privileged in other countries. No report. Trustee Keller would like to have a sign placed on 114^th Street and Neenah in honor of Norma Brewster; Norma served as an elected official. Trustee Keller stated that he passed out 42 questionnaires near 115^th & New England, 25 were picked up or returned to the Village Hall. Superintendent Donna Henningsen stated that she thinks this is better for parents dropping off their children at school. Trustee Keller has the surveys and would be willing to share these with residents. Chief O’Connor stated that the police wrote over 300 tickets since January on 115^th Street in that area. Trustee Keller stated that he knows it’s an inconvenience for the residents that live there but residents feel it is safer for children and that we are keeping the speeding down. Trustee Rhein stated that she thinks Lieutenant Stripeik will do a good job as a Lieutenant. Trustee Hartz stated that on the consent agenda is the approval for the bill list in the amount of $257,316.57. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Hartz stated that on the consent agenda is to approve Ordinance #04-59 An Ordinance Regarding Health Insurance for Certain Village Employees. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Hartz stated that she would like to call an executive session for negotiations and appointment and compensation of a specific employee. No report. No report. No report. Trustee Rhein moved seconded by Trustee Prendergast to establish the consent agenda. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. Worth Consent Agenda October 5, 2004 a. Approve the regular and executive meeting minutes from September 21, 2004. b. Accept with regret the resignation of John O’Connell as electrical inspector. c. Approve the request from the Worth/Ridge Panthers October 9 & 10 for homecoming parade and bon fire. d. Approve Halloween Hours on October 31, 2004 from 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. e. Approve the prices for 2005 Vehicle Stickers. f. Approve the price for 2005 Seasonal Boat Launch Pass $50.00. g. Approve the bill list in the amount of $257,316.57. h. Approve Ordinance #04-59 An Ordinance Regarding Health Insurance for Certain Village Employees. Trustee Adamski moved seconded by Trustee Hartz to approve the consent agenda as adopted. A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustee Keller, Hartz, Rhein, Adamski, Werner and Prendergast. (6). Nays: (0). Absent: (0) Motion carried. Barb O’Connell asked how many employees does the new ordinance affect. President Guzdziol stated it only affects non-union employees mostly the dispatchers in the radio room. These employees can now work up to 40 hours and then would be entitled to get insurance. Barb asked if they are part time? President Guzdziol stated yes. Joseph Edwards stated that he would like to get rid of the stop signs and replace them with yield signs. Trustee Prendergast moved seconded by Trustee Adamski to adjourn to executive for the purpose of negotiations and appointment and compensation of a specific employee at 8:17 p.m. A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustee Keller, Prendergast, Hartz, Rhein, Adamski and Werner (6). Nays: (0). Absent: (0) Motion carried. President Guzdziol stated that it is 9:04 and we are in open session. Attorney Hayden stated that the only motion we need to make is regarding negotiations. Trustee Adamski moved seconded by Trustee Hartz to ratify the clerical union contract. A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustee Keller, Hartz, Rhein and Adamski (4). Nays: Werner (1). Absent: (0) Abstain: Prendergast (1). Motion carried. Trustee Hartz moved seconded by Trustee Adamski to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 9:07 p.m. A voice vote followed. Motion carried __________________________________________ Bonnie M. Price, Village Clerk