VILLAGE OF WORTH

MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING

HELD August 16, 2005

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

ROLL CALL

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

CITIZEN’S COMMENTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLERK’S REPORT

 

 

 

TRUSTEE’S REPORT

Trustee Alcala

Police & Fire

Life Safety Commission

 

 

Trustee Keller

Public Works

Water Report

 

 

Trustee Rhein

Golf Course

 

 

 

Trustee Hartz

Building & Zoning

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trustee Werner

Financing & Licensing

Bill List

 

Trustee Adamski

Economic Development

Beautification Committee

Worth Days Committee

 

ATTORNEY’S REPORT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ESTABLISHMENT OF CONSENT AGENDA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA

 

 

 

MOTION Ordinance #05-31

 

 

 

 

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: Becky Alcala, Randy Keller, Mary Rhein, Kevin Werner, Sally Hartz and Barb Adamski. Also in attendance at the meeting were Attorney Mathias W. Delort, Village Clerk Bonnie Price, Superintendent Wayne Demonbreun, Building Commissioner Bruce Zartler and Fire Chief Gary Swiercz.

 

 

Pledge of Allegiance.

 

 

Jack Boehm asked about the mosquito abatement program. President Guzdziol stated that they are spraying in Evergreen Park, Oak Lawn and Mt. Greenwood where the cemeteries are. Public Works is doing the larvicide pellets. President Guzdziol stated that they would spray for us during Worth Days.

 

Dave Clark thanked Bonnie Price for helping him with the problems behind his house.

 

President Guzdziol asked for a short recess for the residents and Village Board could see the new fire truck.

 

President Guzdziol stated that he had a meeting with the Reporter and the treasurer pertaining to the article Worth residents may subsidize the golf course. President Guzdziol states that we have the tightest budget we ever had. We have a long-term plan for the golf course debt; this will get us to the year 2009. President Guzdziol stated that when things are said or written that is not always the boards view - point. President Guzdziol stated that the treasurer has no problem signing off on this year’s abatement. President Guzdziol thanked the reporter for meeting with Joe Murray and myself to clarify, refine and correct some of the items in the article.

 

Clerk Price stated that on the consent agenda is to approve the block party at the 7400 block and 113th Place on August 13, 2005. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

 

Trustee Alcala stated that the Life Safety Commission will meet on Wednesday, August 17th at the Village Hall at 7 p.m.

 

Trustee Alcala submitted the July police report.

 

Trustee Keller stated that he has received a request form a resident at 115th & Beloit regarding parking and safety issues. Trustee Keller stated that the property in question is Park District property. Trustee Keller will discuss this with the Worth Park District President.

 

Trustee Rhein stated that she is still working on proposals for the management company for Waters Edge Golf Club. Trustee Rhein will consider calling a special meeting to discuss the proposals. Trustee Rhein stated the decision would be made in the next 3-4 weeks.

 

Trustee Hartz stated that the she would be in favor of amending the fence ordinance so that corner lots could be considered for a variance for fencing.  The special characteristics would be a reverse corner lot. Trustee Hartz stated that on the consent agenda is to direct the Attorney to amend the fence ordinance.

 

Trustee Hartz stated that she is seeing a lot of residents parking cars on front lawns, Trustee Hartz stated that she has looked at other towns and found that they have ordinances regarding parking on the lawn, she would like to direct the Attorney to create an ordinance regarding the parking of vehicles on front lawns.

 

Trustee Werner stated that on the consent agenda is the approval for the bill list in the amount of $251,142.22. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

No report.

 

 

 

 

Attorney Delort stated that on the consent agenda is to approve ordinance Approve #05-30 – An ordinance authorizing execution of an amendment to a 39-year lease agreement with the MWRD of Greater Chicago, Illinois for development of a recreational facility on the property along the north bank of the Cal Sag Channel. This amendment pertains to the rent clause; the rent will be decreased to $25,000.00 per year for the years 2005, 2006 & 2007. Without any objection. These will remain on the consent agenda.

 

Attorney Delort stated that on the consent agenda is to approve ordinance #05-31 - An ordinance regarding employee salaries. Trustee Werner asked that this item be stricken from the consent agenda and held for separate vote.

 

Attorney Delort stated that on the consent agenda is to approve ordinance #05-32 - An ordinance regarding water rates. Attorney Delort stated that we have received increase from the City of Chicago. Without any objection. These will remain on the consent agenda.

Attorney Delort stated the back in 2001 we had a building that had a tap into the water main. After several years we have received a check in the amount of $30,000.00 as a settlement.

 

Trustee Keller stated that we have some unimproved property at New England between 110th & Crandall. Trustee Keller would like to see the Village proceed in selling that property. Attorney Delort stated that the first step is to prepare an ordinance, after that we will go out for bid.

 

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

 

Consent Agenda

August 16, 2005

 

a.       Approve regular and executive minutes from August 2, 2005.

b.      Approve the request from Jeanette Griffin for the Worth 50’s 3rd reunion picnic September 17, 2005 to have Depot blocked off from 109-110th Street

c.       Approve the bill list in the amount of $251,142.22

d.      Approve #05-30 – An ordinance authorizing execution of an amendment to a 39-year lease agreement with the MWRD of Greater Chicago, Illinois for development of a recreational facility on the property along the north bank of the Cal Sag Channel

e.       Approve #05-31 – An ordinance regarding employee salaries

f.        Approve #05-32 – An ordinance regarding water rates

g.       Direct the Attorney to amend the fence ordinance.

h.       Direct the Attorney to prepare an ordinance regarding parking of vehicle in residential districts.

i.         Direct the Attorney to prepare an ordinance regarding the property at New England between 110th & Crandall.

 

Trustee Rhein seconded by Trustee Keller to approve the consent agenda as adopted. A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustee Hartz, Rhein, Alcala, Keller, Adamski and Werner. Ayes: (6). Nays: (0). Absent: (0) Motion carried.

 

Trustee Hartz seconded by Trustee Adamski to adopt ordinance #05-31 an ordinance regarding employee salaries. A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustee Hartz, Rhein, Alcala, Keller and Adamski. Ayes: (5). Nays: Werner (1). Absent: (0) Motion carried.

 

Jack Boehm asked if the new parking ordinance would cover the parking of semi tractors. President Guzdziol stated that we have an ordinance in place at this time. Will the meeting regarding the management company of the golf course be open to the public? Trustee Rhein stated yes.

 

Trustee Hartz moved seconded by Trustee Alcala to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 8:28 p.m. A voice vote followed. Motion carried.

 

 

 

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                  Bonnie M. Price, CMC

                  Village Clerk