VILLAGE OF WORTH
MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING
HELD July 6, 2004
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CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL APPOINT A PRO TEMP
CHAIRPERSON PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE CITIZEN’S COMMENTS PRESIDENT’S REPORT CLERK’S REPORT
Request from U Can Too Group IML Seminar
Request for block party
TRUSTEE’S REPORT Trustee Prendergast Health, Safety & Welfare Trustee Keller Street & Bridge Agreement with
Robinson Engineering Ordinance Regarding
Residential Parking Trustee Rhein Fire & Police Trustee Hartz Finance &
Licensing Building & Zoning Bill List/Payroll Trustee Werner Golf Course Recreation Trustee Adamski Water & Sewer Approve Contracts
for the Worth Days Fest ATTORNEY’S REPORT Ordinance #04-38 Ordinance #04-39 Ordinance #04-41 Ordinance #04-42 Resolution #04-08 Resolution #04-09 ESTABLISHMENT OF
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVE CONSENT
AGENDA Business License
Process Procedures for
Promoting/Testing Procedures for Lieutenants ADJOURNMENT TO
EXECUTIVE SESSION CITIZEN’S COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT |
In the absence of
President Guzdziol Clerk Price called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Roll call indicated that the following trustees were present: Sally Hartz, Kevin Werner, Mary Rhein, Barb Adamski and Georgia Prendergast. 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 Treasurer John Sawyers Clerk Price asked for a motion to appoint a pro temp chairperson. Trustee Hartz moved seconded by Trustee Adamski to appoint Trustee Rhein as the pro temp chairperson in the absence of President Guzdziol. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. Pledge of Allegiance. Residents Rebecca and John Roti have concerns with the new business that will be going in at the Kojaks property. Their concerns consist of the drive thru, lights from cars, extra traffic on side streets and in the alley. Trustee Prendergast stated that we have not seen an official plan before us. Trustee Rhein stated that this would be checked by the building commissioner. Trustee Rhein stated he would need to come in front of the board. Trustee Prendergast stated that he does not have to come before us anymore. Clerk Price spoke with Trustee Keller regarding this and will give a copy to Trustee Keller for his comments. Resident Jack Boehm asked about the budget approval. He stated that it gets passed in a minute, he is hoping for some discussion. Trustee Rhein stated that the Appropriation Ordinance would be passed on July 26, at 6 p.m. This document will be hanging in the Village Hall for citizen’s review. Trustee Rhein stated that John Sawyers and the Department Heads have been working on this for several weeks, reviewing the numbers making the necessary cuts where it is possible. The trustees will receive this document in plenty of time to have any questions addressed. Resident Dave Clark stated that he has made several complaints regarding the apartments behind him. He stated that the code enforcement officer is working on the problem. The apartments have moved the garbage cans closer to his fence, and always have large items next to the garbage containers. He would like to know what could be done. He also stated they leave the lids open on the garbage containers. Trustee Rhein stated that we would notify the owners of the building and after that we will write tickets if necessary. Clerk Price stated that Code Enforcement Sue Murawski has already notified them and is checking on the buildings. No report Clerk Price stated that on the consent agenda is to authorize the request from the U Can Too Club. The request is to use the concession stand building for their picnic. Superintendent Demonbreun explained that is the mechanical part of the building also, thousands of dollars of damage could be done to the underground sprinkler system from that building. Clerk Price stated that the refrigerator belongs to Worth Panthers. Trustee Prendergast asked if we could block the mechanical part of the building off with a wall? Superintendent Demonbreun will look into this but stated that the concession stand is small to begin with. Clerk Price pulled this item from the consent agenda. Clerk Price asked the Trustees to review the information regarding the IML Seminar held in Chicago. Clerk Price stated that on the consent agenda is to approve the request for a block party at 7400 W. 113th Place. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. No report In the absence of Trustee Keller, Trustee Adamski stated that on the consent agenda is to authorize the Village President to sign the agreement with Robinson Engineering regarding phase 1 and phase 2 engineering proposal for the sidewalk on Harlem Avenue from 115th Street to Cal Sag Bridge. This is a grant through STP and we will receive 65% back. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Adamski stated that on the agenda is to direct the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance regarding oversize commercial vehicles parking in a residential area at 6500 block of 111th Place. Chief O’Connor stated that the truck did not belong to the owner of the new business. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Rhein stated that on the consent agenda is to authorize the expenditure of $15,000.00 to purchase a Dodge Intrepid for the Fire Department. This car will be given to the Fire Chief. The Expedition will be given to the Lieutenants and Paramedics with the option to use the Expedition as a temporary ambulance at the golf course. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Hartz stated that the bill list is in the amount of $328,403.47. Trustee Hartz stated that $120,000 is for the water tower project and $95,000 is health and general liability insurance. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. No report Trustee Adamski stated that on the consent agenda is to approve several contracts for entertainment for the Worth Days fest. Approve the contract with the Leftovers in the amount of $500.00. Approve the contract with the Starlighters Band in the amount of $300.00. Approve the contract with Maggie Speaks in the amount of $2,000.00 sponsored by Bourbon Street. Approve the contract with Bobby Dunne Band in the amount of $600.00. Approve the contract with Passin Thru in the amount of $800.00. Approve the contract with Mr.D’s Magic Show in the amount of $475.00. Approve the contract with the Chauffeurs in the amount of $600.00. Approve the contract with Safe Haven in the amount of $150.00. Without any objection. These will remain on the consent agenda. Attorney Hayden stated that the on the consent agenda is the approval of Ordinance #04-38 – An Ordinance Regarding Swimming Pools. This change is for in-ground pools only. Without any objection. This is on the consent agenda. Attorney Hayden stated that the on the consent agenda is the approval of Approve Ordinance #04-39 – An Ordinance Regarding Beer Gardens And Outdoor Cafes. This ordinance will allow some music to be played and a change in the hours if your establishment is over 10,000 square feet. Without any objection. This is on the consent agenda. Attorney Hayden stated that the on the consent agenda is the approval of Approve Ordinance #04-41 – An Ordinance Regarding Business Licensing. This ordinance would allow for the Village Clerk to process the applications. Trustee Prendergast would like that pulled from the consent agenda and voted on separately Attorney Hayden stated that the on the consent agenda is the approval of Approve Ordinance #04-42 – An Ordinance Authorizing Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement with Cook County for the Provision of Environmental Health Inspectional Services. Trustee Prendergast asked if we will have a person from Cook County will do our health inspections. Trustee Prendergast asked if they would do any other businesses? Trustee Hartz stated that they would do restaurants and food. Attorney Hayden stated that they would do any business that has a health code requirement attached to it. Trustee Prendergast would like to know if Cook County would inspect a tattoo parlor? Trustee Prendergast also asked if we could look into medical/dental labs etc. Clerk Price stated Cook County will inspect the food vendors at Worth Days and will also inspect all kitchens. Without any objection. This is on the consent agenda. Attorney Hayden stated that the on the consent agenda is the approval of Resolution #04-08 – A Resolution Authorizing Participation in the Illinois Municipal Assistance Program. Without any objection. This is on the consent agenda. Attorney Hayden stated that the on the consent agenda is the approval of Approve Resolution #04-09 – A Resolution Endorsing the Creation of the Chicago Southland River Corridor Council. Without any objection. This is on the consent agenda. Trustee Prendergast moved seconded by Trustee Adamski to establish the consent agenda. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. Worth Consent Agenda
July 6, 2004 a. Approve the regular minutes for the meeting from June 15, 2004. b. Approve the request for a Block Party on July 17, 2004 at 7400 W. 113th Place. c. Authorize the Village President to sign the agreement with Robinson Engineering regarding phase 1 and phase 2 engineering proposal for the sidewalk on Harlem Avenue from 115th Street to Cal Sag Bridge. d. Authorize the expenditure of $15,000.00 to purchase a Dodge Intrepid for the Fire Department. e. Approve the bill list in the amount of $328,403.47. f. Approve Ordinance #04-38 – An Ordinance Regarding Swimming Pools. g. Approve Ordinance #04-39 – An Ordinance Regarding Beer Gardens And Outdoor Cafes. h. Approve Ordinance #04-41 – An Ordinance Regarding Business Licensing. i. Approve Ordinance #04-42 – An Ordinance Authorizing Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement with Cook County for the Provision of Environmental Health Inspectional Services. j. Approve Resolution #04-08 – A Resolution Authorizing Participation in the Illinois Municipal Assistance Program. k. Approve Resolution #04-09 – A Resolution Endorsing the Creation of the Chicago Southland River Corridor Council. l. Approve the contract with the Leftovers in the amount of $500.00. m. Approve the contract with the Starlighters Band in the amount of $300.00. n. Approve the contract with Maggie Speaks in the amount of $2,000.00 sponsored by Bourbon Street. o. Approve the contract with Bobby Dunne Band in the amount of $600.00. p. Approve the contract with Passin Thru in the amount of $800.00. q. Approve the contract with Mr.D’s Magic Show in the amount of $475.00. r. Approve the contract with the Chauffeurs in the amount of $600.00. s. Approve the contract with Safe Haven in the amount of $150.00 Trustee Prendergast moved seconded by Trustee Adamski to approve the consent agenda as adopted. A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustee Prendergast, Adamski, Rhein, Hartz and Werner (5). Nays: (0). Absent: Keller (1). Motion carried. Trustee Hartz moved seconded by Trustee Adamski to approve Ordinance #04-41 – An Ordinance Regarding Business Licensing. Trustee Prendergast stated her concerns with this she would like to keep it the way it is. Trustee Prendergast stated that we really don’t have a forum for the residents, like the residents that are here today that have a concern about the business that is coming in. Trustee Werner agreed with Trustee Prendergast. A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustee Adamski, Rhein and Hartz (3). Nays: Prendergast and Werner (2). Absent: Trustee Keller (1). Motion carried. Trustee Hartz moved seconded by Trustee Prendergast to approve the procedure for Promotion/Testing Procedures for Lieutenants for the Fire Department. A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustee Adamski, Werner, Prendergast, Rhein and Hartz (5). Nays: (0). Absent: Trustee Keller (1). Motion carried. Trustee Prendergast, moved seconded by Trustee Hartz to adjourn to Executive Session at 8:35 p.m. for the purpose of pending litigation and collective bargaining. A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustees, Prendergast, Rhein, Hartz, Adamski and Werner (5). Nays: (0). Absent: Trustee Keller (1) A voice vote followed. Motion carried. Trustee Rhein, moved seconded by Trustee Hartz to approve the settlement agreement in the case Burtley v. Village of Worth with a payment by the Village of $40,000 and to direct and authorize the Village President and Village Clerk to take all necessary steps to finalize and execute the settlement. Trustees Rhein, Hartz, Prendergast, Adamski and Werner (5). Nays: (0). Absent: Trustee Keller (1) A voice vote followed. Motion carried. Resident Steve Werner stated that his culvert is holding water. Steve stated they need to dig out the ditch to the South of him.
Trustee Hartz, moved seconded by trustee Adamski to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 8:55 p.m. A voice vote followed. Motion carried __________________________________________ Bonnie M. Price, Village Clerk |
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