VILLAGE OF WORTH

MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING

HELD April 26, 2005

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

ROLL CALL

 

 

 

 

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

CITIZEN’S COMMENTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marketing for the Golf Course Club House

 

 

 

 

 

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Life Safety Commission

 

 

 

CLERK’S REPORT

Knights of Columbus Tag Days

 

 

American Legion Poppy Days

 

 

 

Little City Smiles Tagging

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TRUSTEE’S REPORT

Trustee Prendergast

Health, Safety & Welfare

 

Trustee Keller

Street & Bridge

 

Trustee Rhein

Fire & Police

 

Trustee Hartz

Finance & Licensing

Building & Zoning

Bill List

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bill List

 

 

 

Subdivision Ordinance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trustee Werner

Golf Course

Recreation

 

 

 

Trustee Adamski

Water & Sewer

 

 

 

 

Mr. & Miss Worth

 

 

 

Large Planters for Planting Day

 

 

ATTORNEY’S REPORT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ESTABLISHMENT OF CONSENT AGENDA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA

 

 

 

CITIZEN’S COMMENTS

 

 

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

 

 

 

 

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, Barb Adamski and Sally Hartz. Absent: Trustee Prendergast. Also in attendance at the meeting were Attorney Mathias Delort, Village Clerk Bonnie Price, Public Works Superintendent Wayne Demonbreun and Chief Pat O’Connor.

 

Pledge of Allegiance.

 

 

Jack Boehm asked about the Groen bill and the Groen contract. President Guzdziol stated that the bill had an error and the .95 and $2.95 were for the commercial accounts and if the resident paid the total there will be a credit on your next bill.

 

Ted Wozek stated that the signs for Oak Park construction on 113th Place are in the wrong place. Ted thanked everyone for the card, flowers and the prayers.

 

Steve Dell presented the marketing plan to the board. Steve stated that the restaurant is open for breakfast at 8 a.m. Trustees Rhein felt it should be open earlier, she would also like to see more lighting on the outside. President Guzdziol stated that the emphasis seems to be towards a sport bar. Trustee Rhein stated that we need to advertise. Trustee Rhein stated that we could have drink specials

 

President Guzdziol stated that on the consent agenda is to approve the appointment of Dr. Jeanette Fefles, for a term expiring May 1, 2007 to the Life Safety Committee. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda

 

Clerk Price stated that on the consent agenda is to approve the Knights of Columbus tootsie roll drive on September 16-18, 2005 only allowed to tag on 111th & Ridgeland and 107th & Ridgeland. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

Clerk Price stated that on the consent agenda is to approve the American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Day to be held on May 26, 2005 rain date will be May 27, 2005.Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

Clerk Price stated that on the consent agenda is to approve the Little City 31st annual smiles tagging campaign on September 8, 9 & 10, 2005. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

Clerk Price stated that on the consent agenda is to authorize the Village Clerk to apply for a State of Illinois Special Use Liquor License and the expenditure of $50.00.

 

Clerk Price showed off the purple martin house that students from woodshop at A. A. Stagg High School made this birdhouse will be placed near the walking path by the canal. Purple martins eat their weight in mosquitoes. Clerk Price stated that she would like to see Shepard make one.

 

 

No report.

 

 

No report.

 

 

Trustee Rhein stated that the fire truck should be here 4-6 weeks.

 

 

Trustee Hartz asked Joe Murray to go over the final budget with the board.

Joe stated that this is the 5th draft for the budget. Joe stated that the department heads will be held to this budget. Joe passed out the treasurer’s report and as of March 31, 2005 we have collectively 1.9 million dollars in the bank. Joe stated that the budget is very lean. Joe stated that we have an operating deficit of half million dollars. Joe stated that we are still working on getting this to be a balanced budget. When we finalize this budget the department heads will receive an over/under report for each line item. Joe is still working with the finance committee to balance this budget. Trustee Hartz asked that his be pulled from the agenda and be placed on the May 17th meeting.

 

President Guzdziol stated that a business application was received from Titan Auto Sales at 111th and Natchez, to sell used cars. The actual sales office will be across the street at Tidal Wave Care Wash. President Guzdziol stated that this is not something the board can deny, this is an allowed use in B2 zoning. President Guzdziol stated that several residents have complained about the used car lot, one thing that will be asked of Titan Auto Sales is that they are not allowed to turn right onto Natchez.

 

Trustee Hartz stated that on the consent agenda is the approval for the bill list in the amount of $108, 804.87. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

Trustee Hartz stated that on the consent agenda is to authorize the Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance approving the subdivision at 7219 W. 113th Street and the subdivision at 6616 W. Home Avenue. Trustee Hartz stated that these two properties were heard before the REDC. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

Trustee Hartz stated that the request for garage variance is on the consent agenda. Trustee Keller stated that we have turned down another resident for height. Trustee Keller has not had a chance to go over and look at the property. Trustee Keller asked that this will be pulled from the agenda and placed on the May 3rd, agenda.

 

Trustee Werner stated that the American Car Club would like to hold a cruise night at the Golf Course every Saturday starting on June 4, 2005.

Trustee Werner asked which committee will oversee the boat launch and the recreational facility? President Guzdziol stated he will appoint as needed.

 

Trustee Adamski stated that on the consent agenda is to approve the contract and authorize the Village President to sign contract with M.A.C. Amusement Co., Inc 2005 contract for Worth Days. Trustee Werner stated that he would like to see the carnival stay on the blacktop. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

Trustee Adamski stated that on the consent agenda is to approve the Mr. & Miss Worth contest for Worth Days. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

Trustee Adamski stated that on the consent agenda is to approve the expenditure of $400.00 to purchase large planters with donated money Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

Attorney Metz stated that on the consent agenda is to approve ordinance # 05-12 Regarding the Vacation of 110th Street between Nagle and Natchez. Trustee Werner asked when we will receive the money for the sale of that property. Attorney Metz stated that we will get the money within weeks. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

Attorney Delort stated that on the consent agenda is to approve ordinance #05-13 – Regarding Committees of the Board of Trustees Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

Trustee Hartz asked for an executive session for the purpose of appointment and compensation of an Employee, discipline and possible dismissal of an employee.

 

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

 

Consent Agenda

April 26, 2005

1.      Approve regular and executive minutes from April 6, 2005.

2.      Approve appointment to the Life Safety Committee: Dr. Jeanette Fefles, term expiring May 1, 2007.

3.      Approve American Legion Auxiliary Poppy Day to be held on May 26, 2005 rain date will be May 27, 2005.

4.      Approve Little City 31st annual smiles tagging campaign on September 8, 9 & 10, 2005.

5.      Approve Knights of Columbus tootsie roll drive on September 16-18, 2005 only allowed to tag on 111th & Ridgeland and 107th & Ridgeland.

6.      Authorize the Village Clerk to apply for a State of Illinois Special Use Liquor License and the expenditure of $50.00. .

7.      Approve the bill list in the amount of $108,804.87.

8.      Authorize Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance approving the subdivision at 7219 W. 113th Street

9.      Authorize Village Attorney to prepare an ordinance approving the subdivision at 6616 W. Home Avenue

10.  Approve the contract and authorize the Village President to sign contract with M.A.C. Amusement Co., Inc 2005 contract for Worth Days.

11.  Approve Mr. & Miss Worth contest for Worth Days.

12.  Approve expenditure of $400.00 to purchase large planters with donated money.

13.  Approve Ordinance # 05-12 Regarding the Vacation of 110th Street between Nagle and Natchez.

14.  Approve Ordinance #05-13 – Regarding Committees of the Board of Trustees

 

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

 

Len Wilcer asked if we could advertise the restaurant in our Village Newsletter. Our newsletter comes out twice a year.

 

Becky Solava asked if any resident has portable basketball net that can be used at Worth Days.

 

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

 

Trustee Adamski moved seconded by Trustee Hartz to adjourn the regular meeting at 9:42 p.m. A voice vote followed. Motion carried.

 

 

 

 

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                 Bonnie M. Price, Village Clerk