VILLAGE OF WORTH

MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING

HELD November 16, 2004

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

ROLL CALL

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

Presentation from Dr Weber and Dr Ryan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CITIZEN’S COMMENTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

 

 

 

 

 

Metra

 

 

 

 

CLERK’S REPORT

 

 

 

Special Meeting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TRUSTEE’S REPORT

Trustee Prendergast

Health, Safety & Welfare

 

Trustee Keller

Street & Bridge

 

Trustee Rhein

Fire & Police

 

Trustee Hartz

Finance & Licensing

Building & Zoning

Bill List/Payroll

 

 

 

 

Rafacz Subdivision

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trustee Werner

Golf Course

Recreation

 

 

Trustee Adamski

Water & Sewer

 

ATTORNEY’S REPORT

Ordinance #04-61

 

 

 

Prosecution Call

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

110th Street

 

 

 

 

 

 

ESTABLISHMENT OF CONSENT AGENDA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA

 

 

 

CITIZEN’S COMMENTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

 

 

President Guzdziol called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

 

Roll call indicated that the following trustees were present: Randy Keller, Mary Rhein, Kevin Werner, Sally Hartz and Barb Adamski. Absent: Trustee Georgia Prendergast. Also in attendance at the meeting were Attorney Mathias W. Delort, Village Clerk Bonnie Price, Superintendent Wayne Demonbreun and Building Commissioner Bruce Zartler.

 

Pledge of Allegiance.

 

This presentation was on the Village of Worth Comprehensive Retail Plan that The University of Illinois at Chicago prepared for the Village.

One of their recommendations is to have a Village Center near the Metra Station. They also recommend more pedestrian friendly development on 111th Street. They had recommendations for signs, streetscape, facades, building height and parking lots. These plans would help increase retail vitality. Commissioner Zartler asked about parking. Dr. Weber stated that the students observed some areas full but others were empty. Trustee Adamski stated that this would take money. Dr. Weber stated some funds would be available from the state and federal funds now that you have a plan like this. Resident Jack Boehm asked about asked about eminent domain? Attorney Delort stated that his is possible but the Village has to pay for it. President Guzdziol presented Dr. Weber and Dr. Ryan with a plaque.

 

Dave Clark stated that Clerk Price and the Worth Police Department helped a senior citizen this past week and he appreciates all the hard work that the Village does for the residents

 

Resident Jack Boehm asked if the Village has any control over stripping in the parking lots. Attorney Delort stated that we should check in the BOCA code.

 

President Guzdziol read a thank you note from Norma Brewster.

 

President Guzdziol stated that Mark Urban would be receiving an award at the Thompson Center for many hours of service without obligation. There will be 212 high school students receiving awards.

 

President Guzdziol stated that he received 3 complaints on the package liquor license at 110th & Harlem, the first one was from Mullaneys Liquors on 111th Street and the other two were from the same address on Crandall, regarding traffic safety.

 

President Guzdziol stated that he spoke with Metra and there is not going to be a 3rd staircase, they are going to have a small wall put there so they can widen the platform.

 

Clerk Price stated that on the consent agenda is to Approve the solicitation permit for Vaughan Chapter, Paralyzed Veterans of America on December 9, 10 and 11, 2004 at 111th Street & Harlem. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

Clerk Price stated that we would need to have a special meeting on November 23 at 5 p.m. for health insurance. Our policy expires on December 1, 2004

 

 

No report.

 

 

Trustee Keller stated that he is working with the code enforcement officer regarding the Highland apartments garbage containers.

 

Trustee Rhein Submitted the Police report for the month of October.

 

 

Trustee Hartz stated that on the consent agenda is the approval for the bill list in the amount of $217,884.42. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

Trustee Hartz stated that on the consent agenda is the approval for the payroll in the amount of $364,452.20. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

Trustee Hartz stated that on the consent agenda is to direct the Attorney to prepare an ordinance regarding the Rafacz Subdivision. The minutes of the REDC hearing are in the board packets. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda.

Trustee Rhein stated that the trend is subdividing, Clerk Price stated that this was already subdivided; the lot line was crooked so they came in front of the board make two 50’ lots.

 

Trustee Werner submitted the annual boat launch report for 2004. Trustee Werner stated that it was another good year at the boat launch.

 

 

 

No report.

 

 

Attorney Delort stated that Ordinance #04-61 Approve ordinance #04-61 Regarding liquor licenses for Big Guys Sports Bar and C& A Package Liquors and Foods. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

Attorney Delort stated that Chief O’Connor received a letter from Judge Montelione of Bridgeview Courthouse. The letter states that we will be having 4 calls. With this we will need to approve the $200.00 increase in the monthly retainer to Robbins, Schwartz, Nicholas, Lifton & Taylor Ltd. for the second monthly prosecution call for the Village of Worth. Attorney Delort states that the 9 a.m. call is very busy. Attorney Delort hopes this evens things out and works better for everybody. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

Attorney Delort stated that the 110th street vacation the Village has gone out to bid on this property several times. The only people allowed to bid on the property are the 4 adjoining landowners. Attorney Delort stated that this is a street so whoever buys the property will need to get the PIN numbers. Attorney Delort would like to know if the board would like to go out for bid. The board stated they would like to proceed.

 

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

 

Worth Consent Agenda

November 16, 2004

 

a.       Approve the regular meeting minutes from November 3, 2004.

b.      Approve the solicitation permit for Vaughan Chapter, Paralyzed Veterans of America – December 9, 10 and 11, 2004 at 111th Street & Harlem.

c.       Approve the bill list in the amount of $217,884.42.

d.      Approve the Payroll in the amount of $364,452.20.

e.       Approve the $200.00 increase in the monthly retainer to Robbins, Schwartz, Nicholas, Lifton & Taylor Ltd. for the second monthly prosecution call for the Village of Worth.

f.        Direct the Attorney to prepare an ordinance regarding the Rafacz Subdivision.

g.       Approve ordinance #04-61 regarding liquor licenses for Big Guys Sports Bar and C& A Package Liquors and Foods.

 

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

 

John Egan turned the linen over for the Rafacz subdivision.

John Egan asked if anyone could bid on the 110th Street property? Attorney Delort stated only the adjoining 4 landowners.

 

Ted Wozek asked if the forms for the Village stickers would be mailed. Clerk Price stated they would be mailed and they go on sale December 1, 2004.

 

Dave Clark asked about the pigeon problem Trustee Keller is aware of this and is always looking for ideas to solve the problem.

 

Trustee Adamski moved seconded by Trustee Hartz to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 8:20p.m. A voice vote followed. Motion carried.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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                                Bonnie M. Price, Village Clerk