VILLAGE OF WORTH
MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING
HELD October 19, 2004
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CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE Presentation of Awards to Adell
Benck, Norma Brewster and Daniel Kumingo
CITIZEN’S COMMENTS PRESIDENT’S REPORT Resignation of Bonnie Price from the Worth Day Fest Commission Groen Waste Contract
CLERK’S REPORT
2005 Worth Village Vehicle Stickers Award Bids
Employee/Commissioner
Christmas Party Hometown Awards Share Your Souls Shoe Drive 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 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 Mathias W. Delort, Village Clerk Bonnie Price, Chief Patrick O’Connor, Chief Donald Stefaniak, Superintendent Wayne Demonbreun and Building Commissioner Bruce Zartler Pledge of Allegiance. President Guzdziol read a proclamation for each of our honored guests. President Guzdziol presented the Studs Terkell award to Adell Benck. President Guzdziol presented Norma Brewster an honorary sign for all the years she dedicated to the Village of Worth. The street sign will be displayed on 113th – 114th Street of Neenah Avenue. President Guzdziol presented Daniel Kumingo an honorary street sign for all the years of service to the Village of Worth. The street sign will be displayed between 111th & Crandall. President Guzdziol asked for a motion for a temporary recess. Trustee Adamski moved seconded by Trustee Rhein for a temporary recess. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. Dave Clark stated that the garbage container that belongs to the apartment building still have the lids open and garbage is blowing all over. Dave also stated that the container is placed very close to his home and it smells he would like to see the container moved back to where they were. President Guzdziol stated that if you call us we would send the code enforcement officer out there. Commissioner Zartler stated that the problem we are having is there are 3 owners so we make three phone calls and no one will take responsibility. We have had each of the owners in court last month. Steve Stone asked if they are being fined for garbage President Guzdziol stated they get warned and then a ticket issued to them. Steve Stone asked why not increase the fine. Commissioner Zartler stated they were fined $250.00 last month. Steve Stone stated that it should be $500.00 - $1,000.00. Attorney Delort stated that the maximum by law is $750.00. President Guzdziol stated that he has received a letter of resignation from Bonnie Price as Worth Day Fest Commission. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. President Guzdziol asked Trustee Prendergast to look over the Groen Waste contract. President Guzdziol stated that Groen will stay at the same rate for the year 2005 –2006 and then CPI increase for two years this would be if we agreed to a 1 three year extension. President Guzdziol stated that he would like to appoint Becky Solava to the Worth Day Fest Commission. Clerk Price stated that on the consent agenda is to approve the discount of $2.00 for the month of December on 2005 Village Vehicle Stickers. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Clerk Price stated that on the consent agenda is to award bid opening of a couch to Patrick Ruane in the amount of $250.00. Award bid opening of a F-250 to Carl Peterson of Petersons Towing in the amount of $100.00. Award bid opening of a F700 dump truck to Albert Witvoet in the amount of $725.00. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Clerk Price stated that on the consent agenda is to approve the expenditure not to exceed $600.00 for the employee/commissioners Christmas party, $506.00 is from the pop machine from the Village Hall. The party will be December 22; at Magillas from 7-10 p.m. appetizers will be served. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Clerk Price stared that she is looking for pictures and addresses of Worth residents that are in the military for the Hometown Hero board. Clerk Price stated that she is collecting kids shoes, shoe laces and shoe polish these items will be sent to children that are under privileged in other countries. Clerk Price will collect shoes until November 20 at the Village Hall. No report. Trustee Keller stated that the resurfacing program has 6 streets done. Trustee Keller stated that the leaf program started Monday and the schedules are at the Village Hall. Trustee Rhein submitted the Fire report for the month of August. Trustee Hartz stated that on the consent agenda is the approval for the bill list in the amount of $185,572.81. 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 $257,174.78. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. No report No report Attorney Delort stated that on the consent agenda is to approve ordinance #04-44 An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Personal Property. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Attorney Delort stated that on the consent agenda is to approve Ordinance #04-57 An Ordinance Increasing the Number of Authorized Liquor Licenses. This increases the A1 from 2 to 3. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Attorney Delort stated that on the consent agenda is to approve Ordinance #04-60 Authorizing the Issuance Of A Note, Series 2004-2. This is for the ambulance lease purchase. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Attorney Delort stated that on the consent agenda is to approve Resolution #04-12 Regarding Education Reform. Copies will be sent to the state officials, the Metropolitan Mayors caucus is supporting this. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Adamski moved seconded by Trustee Keller to establish the consent agenda. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. Worth Consent Agenda
October 19, 2004 a. Approve the regular and executive meeting minutes from October 5, 2004. b. Accept with regret the resignation of Bonnie Price as Worth Day Commissioner. c. Approve the discount of $2.00 for the month of December on Village Vehicle Stickers. d. Award bid opening of a couch to Patrick Ruane in the amount of $250.00. Award bid opening of a F-250 to Carl Peterson of Petersons Towing in the amount of $100.00. Award bid opening of a F700 dump truck to Albert Witvoet in the amount of $725.00. e. Approve the expenditure not to exceed $600.00 for the employee/commissioners Christmas party. $506.00 is from the pop machine from the Village Hall. The party will be December 22; at Magillas from 7-10 p.m. appetizers will be served. f. Approve the bill list in the amount of $185,572.81. g. Approve the payroll in the amount of $257,174.78. h. Approve Ordinance #04-44 An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Personal Property i. Approve Ordinance #04-57 An Ordinance Increasing the Number of Authorized Liquor Licenses. j. Approve Ordinance #04-60 Authorizing the Issuance Of A Note, Series 2004-2 k. Approve Resolution #04-12 Regarding Education Reform l. Appoint Becky Solava to the Worth Day Fest Commission term of April 30, 2006. Trustee Adamski moved seconded by Trustee Prendergast 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. Dave Clark is concerned with the amount of pigeons at the underpass. President Guzdziol stated that we have a sound generator by the bike shop. President Guzdziol stated that there is going to be some bridgework done when the Illinois Tollway widens 294. They are aware of the problem and will try to help us. Steve Stone questioned the Village Clerk about the noise from the bridge near her home. Steve Stone states he can here it at his house. Clerk Price stated that it does not bother her. Len Wilcer asked about the cost of living increase with the Groen contract. President Guzdziol stated the figures are from the U. S. Department of Labor. Trustee Hartz moved seconded by Trustee Prendergast to adjourn to executive for the purpose of collective bargaining and employment of an employee at 8:29 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 9:05 and we are in open session and all board members are still present. President Guzdziol stated that he would like to appoint Joseph Murray. Trustee Hartz moved seconded by Trustee Adamski to hire Joseph Murray as treasurer from November 1, 2004 to April 30, 2005, the rate is set by ordinance. A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustee Prendergast, Werner, Keller, Hartz, Rhein and Adamski (6). Nays: (0). Absent: (0). Motion carried. Trustee Rhein moved seconded by Trustee Prendergast to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 9:07 p.m. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. __________________________________________ Bonnie M. Price, Village Clerk |
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