VILLAGE OF WORTH

MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING

HELD May 4, 2004

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

ROLL CALL

 

 

 

 

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

PRESENTATION BY REVELIOTIS REGARDING TAX INCENTIVE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CITIZEN’S COMMENTS

 

 

 

 

 

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Appointments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Letters of Resignation from Carmen Folk and Julie Longfield

 

 

 

 

 

 

Plan Commission & Zoning Board of Appeals Commission

 

 

 

 

 

Com Ed Lines on Harlem

& 111th Street

 

 

CLERK’S REPORT

Appointment of Deputy Clerk Lauren Placek

 

Authorization for Agreement to sell Hunting & Fishing License

 

 

 

TRUSTEE’S REPORT

Trustee Prendergast

Health, Safety & Welfare

 

Trustee Keller

Street & Bridge

 

Trustee Rhein

Fire & Police

 

Trustee Hartz

Finance & Licensing

Building & Zoning

Payroll

 

 

Business License

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Business License

 

 

 

 

 

 

Special Use Application for Magillas Outdoor Cafe

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trustee Werner

Golf Course

Recreation

American Bottle Agreement

 

Trustee Adamski

Water & Sewer

Worth Days Agreement

Jesse White Tumblers

 

Worth Days Festival Security

 

 

Worth Days Festival Signs

 

 

Worth Days Festival

Balloon

 

 

 

 

Worth Beautification Planting Day

 

 

 

 

Water Tower Painting Update

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ATTORNEY’S REPORT

Ordinance #04-27

 

 

 

Ordinance #04-28

 

 

 

 

ESTABLISHMENT OF CONSENT AGENDA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA

 

 

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

 

 

 

Administrative Directive

 

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

7:30 P.M.

 

Roll call indicated that the following trustees were present: Randy Keller, Kevin Werner, Mary Rhein (arrived at 7:34), Barb Adamski and Sally Hartz. Absent Trustee Georgia Prendergast. Also in attendance at the meeting were Attorney Mathias W. Delort, Village Clerk Bonnie Price, Chief Patrick O’Connor and Building Commissioner Bruce Zartler.

 

Pledge of Allegiance.

 

 

Attorney Reveliotis presented the Village Board with copies of his presentation regarding tax incentive for the property located at 11208 S. Harlem. He explained that the taxes are $15,240. The owner plans to build a new building, which will raise the taxes 66%. They would like the board to consider an incentive that will keep the taxes where they are now for 10 years. President Guzdziol stated that would be a $6,000-8,000.00 increase. Trustee Werner asked where this has been done at around Worth. Attorney Reveliotis stated that in Hazel Crest they have had tax incentives for businesses. Trustee Werner asked for more time because the packet was just given to the board. Attorney Delort stated that this needs to be done by ordinance and be brought back to the board at a later meeting. Attorney Delort stated that the Village could ask the owner of the property to pay for the engineering and Attorneys cost to research this project. Trustee Keller asked the owner what the loading dock was for. The engineer replied that it is to load supplies from the truck. Trustee Keller asked what time the loading will be taking place, because we have residents that live behind Kojacks and this couldn’t be done too early or too late. Attorney Delort asked Attorney Reveliotis to send a letter stating that Mr. Bastas will pay up to $2,500.00 to pursue this, and that Mr. Bastas will not ask for a tax appeal.

 

Resident Beverly Gilbert turned in a petition to the Village Clerk and Village Board regarding 2 new stop signs on 115th Street. She states the cars go too fast and it is dangerous for kids. William Freund is also concerned with the speeders. They would like to see a stop sign at Nashville and Natoma. Chief O’Connor will research this situation. William Freund stated the cars are also passing on 115th street.

 

President Guzdziol read the list with his appointments.

 

Attorney           Robbins, Schwartz, Nicholas, Lifton & Taylor

Prosecutor        Robbins, Schwartz, Nicholas, Lifton & Taylor

Police Chief                                          Patrick O’Connor

Public Works                                       Wayne Demonbreun

Village Collector                                   Bonnie Price

Village Treasurer                                  John Sawyers

Village Engineer                                    Robinson Engineering

Code Enforcement Officer                    Sue Murawski

Building Commissioner              Bruce Zartler

Plumbing Inspector                               Charles Ciolino

Electrical Inspector                               Duane Seitz and John O’Connell

HVAC Inspector                                  Charles Everett

Health Inspector                                   Ted Rounds

Police & Fire Commission                    Henry Benck (term expires 4/30/07)

EDC    Ron Muersch, Tom Bugelski and Joe Ritter (term expires 4/30/07)

Worth Days Commission          James Plahm, Garrett Glynn, Brent Woods (term expires 04/30/08)

Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

President Guzdziol read 2 letters of resignation one from Julie Longfield from the Worth Day Commission and one from Carmen Folk from the Senior Commission. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

President Guzdziol spoke about the final presentation of the Economic Development Plan. The final packet will be presented to the board at a later date.

 

President Guzdziol asked to have the Plan Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals Commission joined to form one commission. Attorney Delort stated that the plan commission is good for a growing community. The zoning commission is for setbacks. These boards can be combined and this will allow them to meet more often. This is done by ordinance. Some names they use are land use commission or real estate development commission.

 

President Guzdziol met with Noreen Kubinski from Com Ed regarding the wires on 111th & Harlem.

 

Clerk Price stated that on the consent agenda is to approve the appointment of Lauren Placek as Deputy Clerk. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

 

Clerk Price stated that on the consent agenda is to authorize the Village Clerk and Village President to enter into the agreement with Illinois Department of Resources to sell fishing/hunting license. Trustee Werner asked if this is on consignment, and that there is no risk on our part, Clerk Price stated there is no risk for the Village of Worth. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

 

No report.

 

 

No report.

 

 

No report.

 

 

Trustee Hartz asked that the application for a business license for Rak-m-up Pool Hall be removed from the consent agenda.

 

Trustee Hartz stated that the bill list is in the amount of $131,591.40.

Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

Trustee Hartz stated that on the consent agenda is the approval of 6 new business licenses. Altaib Restaurant, Inc., located at 11136 S. Harlem, Big Hungry Len. Com, located at 11418 S. Harlem Apt. #2, Bears, Buttons N Bows, located at 6969 W. 111th Street, Hands That Care Massage Therapy, located at 11350 S. Harlem Avenue Unit 2, Title Lenders, Inc. d/b/a USA Payday Loan, located at 11015 S. Harlem and Windy City Subs, located at 11208 S. Harlem. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

Trustee Hartz stated that the application for a business license for Rak-m-up Pool Hall is asking for 10 pool tables which does not fit ordinance #04-03 which states you can have a maximum of 3 amusement devices.

Trustee Keller made a motion, second by Trustee Adamski to deny the business application for Rak m Up Pool Hall. A voice vote followed. Motion carried.

 

Trustee Hartz stated she received a proposal from Magillas for an outdoor cafe. Trustee Rhein thinks there are too many tables in this little area. Attorney Delort asked Commissioner Zartler why this is in front of the board. Commissioner Zartler stated this was brought in front of the board because he will take up parking spaces with the outdoor area. Attorney Delort stated that they would still have enough parking. Attorney Delort stated this is a special use approved by the board. Attorney Delort stated there are 11 different requirements. Trustee Keller asked if one of the requirements pertains to music? Attorney Delort stated yes. Attorney Delort read the 11 requirements in the ordinance along with the hours of operation. Approve the special use for Magilla’s Outdoor Beer Garden and Patio Café. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

Trustee Werner stated that on the consent agenda was to authorize Village President to enter into an agreement with American Bottling Co. Trustee Werner stated that this is for vending machines only. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

 

Trustee Adamski stated that on the consent agenda is to authorize Village President to sign the agreement with Jesse White Tumblers for Worth Days. Without any objection. This remains on the consent agenda.

 

 

Trustee Adamski stated that on the consent agenda is to approve the expenditure not to exceed $2,000.00 for Police/Security for the 4 day Worth Days festival. Without any objection. This remains on the consent agenda.

 

Trustee Adamski stated that on the consent agenda is to approve the expenditure not to exceed $600.00 for 4x8 signs to advertise Worth Days Festival. Without any objection. This remains on the consent agenda.

 

Trustee Adamski stated that on the consent agenda is to authorize the placement of a grand opening balloon at 115th & Harlem on Water’s Edge property for the Car Wash on May 22, 2004 and the Worth Days Festival, Sept 9-12, 2004. The company FOT will be bonded and have insurance.

Without any objection. This remains on the consent agenda.

 

Trustee Adamski stated that on the consent agenda is to approve the expenditure to Sunrise Nursery not to exceed $700.00 for flowers for planting day. Without any objection. This remains on the consent agenda.

 

Trustee Rhein stated that the money for Worth Days has been donated.

 

Trustee Keller asked if he could give an update on the water tower. They will start painting the tower next week. Trustee Keller is looking for some input about what should be painted on the tower Trustee Keller would like to see Friendly Village and the Water’s Edge on the tower. Trustee Werner would like to see the Water’s Edge logo professionally done on the tower and it would need to be smaller than it shows on the drawings. Trustee Hartz stated maybe the web address of the golf course. All the trustees except Trustee Werner agreed to have the words Friendly Village and Water’s Edge Golf Course on the tower.

 

Attorney Delort stated that the on the consent agenda is the approval of Ordinance #04-27 –An Ordinance Approving A Subdivision At Property Located At 7003 W. 113th Place. Without any objection. This remains on the consent agenda.

 

Attorney Delort stated that the on the consent agenda is the approval of Ordinance 04-28 – An Ordinance Authorizing the building Commissioner to Administratively Approve Certain Variations From the Zoning Ordinance. Without any objection. This remains on the consent agenda.

 

Trustee Rhein moved seconded by Trustee Adamski to establish the consent agenda. A voice vote followed. Motion carried.

 

Worth Consent Agenda

May 4, 2004

 

1)      Approve the minutes from the Meeting of April 20, 2004.

2)      Approve with regret the resignation of Julie Longfield from the Worth Day Commission and Carmen Folk from the Senior Commission.

3)      To advise and consent to Village President’s appointments.

4)      To authorize the Village Clerk and Village President to enter into the agreement with Illinois Department of Resources to sell fishing/hunting license.

5)      Approve the appointment of Lauren Placek for Deputy Clerk.

6)      Approve the bill list in the amount of $131,591.40.

7)      Authorize Village President to enter into an Agreeement with American Bottling Co.

8)      Approve Business License for Altaib Restaurant, Inc., located at 11136 S. Harlem.

9)      Approve Business License for Big Hungry Len.Com, located at 11418 S. Harlem Apt. #2.

10)  Approve Business License for Bears, Buttons N Bows, located at 6969 W. 111th Street.

11)  Approve Business License for Hands That Care Massage Therapy, located at 11350 S. Harlem Avenue Unit 2.

12)  Approve Business License for Title Lenders, Inc. d/b/a USA Payday Loan, located at 11015 S. Harlem.

13)  Approve business License for Windy City Subs, located at 11208 S. Harlem.

14)  Approve the special use for Magilla’s Outdoor Beer Garden and Patio Café.

15)  Authorize Village President to sign the Agreement with Jesse White Tumblers for Worth Days.

16)  Approve the expenditure not to exceed $2,000.00 for Police/Security for the 4 day festival.

17)  Approve the expenditure not to exceed $600.00 for 4x8 signs to advertise Worth Days Festival.

18)  Authorize the placement of a Grand Opening Balloon at 115th & Harlem on Water’s Edge property for the Car Wash on May 22, 2004 and the Worth Days Festival, Sept 9-12, 2004. The company FOT will be bonded and have insurance.

19)  Approve the expenditure to Sunrise Nursery not to exceed $700.00 for flowers for planting day.

20)  Approve Ordinance 04-27 – An Ordinance Approving A Subdivision At Property Located At 7003 W. 113th Place.

21)  Approve Ordinance 04-28 – An Ordinance Authorizing the building Commissioner to Administratively Approve Certain Variations From the Zoning Ordinance.

 

Trustee Hartz moved seconded by Trustee Adamski to approve the consent agenda as adopted. A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustee Keller, Hartz, Rhein, Adamski and Werner (5). Nays: (0). Absent: Prendergast (1). Motion carried.

President Guzdziol asked for an executive session for the purpose of employment and compensation of employee.

 

Trustee Rhein, moved seconded by Adamski to adjourn to executive session at 9:07 p.m. for the purpose of employment and compensation of employee.  A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustees Keller, Rhein, Hartz, Adamski and Werner (5). Nays: (0). Absent: Trustee Prendergast (1). A voice vote followed.  Motion carried.

 

President Guzdziol read an administrative directive stating that Chief O’Connor will act in the stead of Chief Stefaniak for administrative purposes only during any days, which, Chief Stefaniak is absent due to illness.

 

Trustee Rhein, moved seconded by Trustee Keller to adjourn the Meeting at 9:17 p.m. A voice vote followed. Motion carried.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bonnie M. Price Village Clerk