VILLAGE OF WORTH
MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING
HELD December 20, 2005
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CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE SWEARING IN Treasurer Joseph
Murray Debt Schedule CITIZEN’S COMMENTS PRESIDENT’S REPORT CLERK’S REPORTBid Opening Worth Days TRUSTEE’S REPORT Trustee Alcala Police & Fire Life Safety
Commission Trustee Keller Public Works Trustee Rhein Golf CourseTrustee Hartz Building &
Zoning Trustee WernerFinancing & Licensing Bill List Trustee Adamski Economic DevelopmentBeautification Committee ATTORNEY’S REPORT ESTABLISHMENT OF
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVE CONSENT
AGENDA Subdivision and
Variance at 6829 W. 114th Place 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, Sally Hartz, Kevin Werner and Barb Adamski. Also in attendance at the meeting were Attorney Mathias Delort, Village Clerk Bonnie Price, Police Chief Patrick O’Connor and Building Commissioner Bruce Zartler. Pledge of Allegiance. Clerk Price sworn in firefighter/paramedic Daniel Oberholz. President Guzdziol asked Treasurer Murray to explain the debt schedule. Treasurer Murray stated that he still had to add in the ambulance, fire engine and water capital improvement. This has been discussed with Attorney Cainkar. President Guzdziol stated that we are holding off on the abatement. Resident Larry Hehl stated that on the agenda is to discuss the vacation of New England Avenue between Crandall and 110th Street. The problem that they are having is their driveway is on the property that is to be vacated. He is also concerned with his property value of his home. If you decide to vacate the property he would like you to consider sub dividing the property before vacating. Attorney Delort stated that under the state law we have to sell it to one owner, or each of the adjoining owners can take their piece and pay for it. Mrs. Heil stated that they would end up having a driveway in their backyard that goes nowhere. President Guzdziol stated that you still have access from the North to the garage. Dave Clark, thanked the Village and Wayne Demonbreun on the good job on Highland Avenue. Ted Wozek stated that the senior Christmas party was very nice and the seniors look forward to this event. President Guzdziol received a letter from Kathy Meany stating the October hazardous waste collection day was a great success. President Guzdziol stated that the CTA would no longer accept paper transfers. President Guzdziol stated that the Metra will extend to Manhaton, and they will have between 16-30 daily trains. This is an asset to our Village. President Guzdziol asked Trustee Hartz, building chairperson to look into eminent domain in the TIF district for commercial property. Trustee Hartz will come back to the board with more information. Clerk Price stated that on the agenda is to open the bids for the property located at 7360 W. 110th Street. There were three sealed bids, the first bid was from Cornelius Lode in the amount of $160,000.00, the second bid in the amount of $106,768.00 was from Amy and Paul Hanenburg, third bid was $130,101.00 from Marquette Construction. Clerk Price stated that minimum bid was $200,000.00, which was set by ordinance. Clerk Price stated that on the consent agenda is to approve the dates for the Worth Days to be held September 7 – 10, 2006. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Clerk Price stated that on the consent agenda is to approve the closing of the boat launch from September 5 – 11, 2006. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Clerk Price stated that on the consent agenda is to approve the special event liquor license (beer garden) for Worth Days from September 7-10, 2006. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Clerk Price stated that on the consent agenda is to approve the fireworks display on September 10, 2006 at the Water’s Edge Recreational Area. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Clerk Price stated that on the consent agenda is to approve the contract for M.A.C. Amusement Company for Worth Days and Authorize President Guzdziol to sign the agreement. Clerk Price stated that she received two proposals for amusement companies; Clerk Price is asking that we approve M.A.C. Both companies would like a multi-year contract, but are willing to accept a one-year contract. Both companies will donate $1,000.00 to Worth Days. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Clerk Price stated that on the consent agenda is to approve the contract for KC Audio for Worth Days Fest. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. In the absence of Trustee Alcala, Trustee Rhein stated that Trustee Alcala has no report. Trustee Keller stated that he and the Mayor are working hard on street and lighting projects for 2006. Trustee Rhein stated that the Water’s Edge clubhouse looks great the painting and carpet are both finished. Trustee Hartz stated that the REDB had a meeting on November 3, 2005 requesting the vacation of New England between Crandall and 110th Street. Trustee Hartz stated that she would like to direct the Attorney to prepare an ordinance to vacate New England between Crandall and 110th Street. Trustee Rhein asked that be voted on separately. Trustee Werner stated that on the consent agenda is the approval for the bill list in the amount of $106,986.15. Trustee Werner stated that on page 8, Robinson Engineering will BP Amoco reimburse the Village for that fee. Clerk Price stated yes, they will receive an invoice. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Werner stated that on the consent agenda to authorize the Village President, Village Clerk and Village Treasurer to sign the $325,000 Recreational Facility Revenue Refunding Bond Series 2005. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. No report. Attorney Delort stated that at an earlier meeting the board adopted an ordinance regarding the sale of the property located at 7360 W. 110th Street. The ordinance stated that the minimum bid would be $200,000.00 and the sealed bids would be open tonight. Attorney Delort stated because the bids were lower than the minimum bid set in the ordinance the appropriate action for the board would be to reject all bids. Attorney Delort stated that the board would need to set a policy decision to go out for bid immediately and if so to re-bid at a lower price. Trustee Werner seconded by Trustee Rhein to reject all bids on the property located at 7360 W. 1110th Street. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. Attorney Delort stated that
on the consent agenda is to Attorney Delort stated that on the consent agenda is approve ordinance #05-73 – An ordinance approving a zoning map amendment, lot frontage variance, rear yard setback variance and number of units variance for the property located at 7106 W. 107th Street. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Attorney Delort stated that on the consent agenda is approve ordinance #05-74 – An ordinance granting a special use permit to operate an automobile service station and an automobile laundry at 11501 S. Harlem Avenue. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Attorney Delort stated that on the consent agenda is approve ordinance #05-75 – An ordinance authorizing execution of a municipal lease purchase agreement with Founders Bank, this is an annual loan that we basically renew each year for the ambulance. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Attorney Delort stated that on the consent agenda is approve resolution #05-12 - A resolution establishing the date, time and place of a public hearing on the adoption of ordinance approving a redevelopment plan and a redevelopment project area and adopting a tax increment financing for an area 111th Street /Toll Road. Attorney Delort stated that the Joint Review Board would meet on January 10, 2006 at 10 a.m. here at the Village Hall. There will also be a Public Hearing on February 21, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. at the Village Hall. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Adamski seconded by Trustee Hartz to establish the consent agenda. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. Consent Agenda December 20,
2005 r Approve regular minutes from December 6, 2005. r Approve the dates for the Worth Days to be held September 7 – 10, 2006. r
Approve the closing of the boat launch from September
5 – 11, 2006. r Approve the special event liquor license (beer garden) for Worth Days from September 7-10, 2006. r Approve the fireworks display on September 10, 2006 at the Water’s Edge Recreational Area. r Approve the contract for M.A.C. Amusement Company for Worth Days and Authorize President Guzdziol to sign the agreement. r Approve the contract for KC Audio for Worth Days Fest. r Approve the bill list in the amount of $106,986.15. r To authorize the Village President, Village Clerk and Village Treasurer to sign the $325,000 Recreational Facility Revenue Refunding Bond Series 2005.
r Approve Ordinance #05-73 – An ordinance approving a zoning map amendment, lot frontage variance, rear yard setback variance and number of units variance for the property located at 7106 W. 107th Street. r Approve Ordinance #05-74 – An ordinance granting a special use permit to operate an automobile service station and an automobile laundry at 11501 S. Harlem Avenue. r Approve Ordinance #05-75 – An ordinance authorizing execution of a municipal lease purchase agreement with Founders Bank. r
Approve Resolution #05-12 - A resolution establishing
the date, time and place of a public hearing on the adoption of ordinance
approving a redevelopment plan and a redevelopment project area and adopting
a tax increment financing for an area 111th Street /Toll Road. Trustee Rhein seconded by Trustee Keller to approve the consent agenda as adopted. A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustee Werner, Rhein, Hartz, Werner and Adamski Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Absent: Alcala (1) Motion carried. Trustee Adamski moved seconded by Trustee Keller to approve ordinance # 05-72 an ordinance regarding a subdivision of property and a lot size variance for property located at 6829 W. 114th Place. A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustee Adamski, Keller, Werner and President Guzdziol (4). Nays: Rhein and Hartz (2). Abstention: (0). Absent: Alcala (1) Motion passed. Trustee Hartz stated that she still has it out there to vacate New England. Trustee Keller moved seconded by Trustee Adamski to direct the Attorney to prepare an ordinance regarding the vacation of New England between 110th Street and Crandall. Trustee Rhein is not familiar with area, and she wants to take a closer look at what the Hehls are going to do with their property and to make sure they can get in and out of their garage. Attorney Delort stated once the ordinance is approved then we could go out to bid. Attorney Delort stated that a street belongs to the people until it is vacated, so it cannot be divided until it is vacated. Attorney Delort stated the only people that are able to bid on this property are the adjoining landowners. A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustee Adamski, Keller, Werner and Hartz (4). Nays: Rhein (1). Abstention: (0). Absent: Alcala (1) Motion passed. Wayne Lode, The minimum bid was $200,000.00 set by ordinance. Is the appraisal public record? President Guzdziol stated yes. Wayne feels it is an over inflated appraisal. Attorney Delort stated that if Mr. Lode would like to hire an appraiser and share his appraisal with the board he may do so. Casey Lode stated that he put in a bid on the property, and his bid was the highest bid at $160,000.00. Casey stated that he spent 27 years on the fire department and loves this town. Mary Clark asked about ordinance #05-73 regarding the town homes. President Guzdziol stated that behind the cheese house is a piece of vacant land, and they want to build town homes. Jack Boehm is asking the board to consider not reducing the minimum bid of the Stewart property. Jack also asked if the individual condo owners would be able to bid on the New England property. Attorney Delort stated that in his opinion that is correct. Janet Hehl asked the board to consider not vacating the property. President Guzdziol stated the board has directed the attorney to prepare an ordinance to vacate, which will need to be voted on at the January 3, meeting. Attorney Delort stated that we could vacate only the buildable lot. Trustee Hartz moved seconded by Trustee Keller to direct the Attorney to prepare and ordinance to vacate the southern portion of the property located at New England between 110th Street and Crandall. A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustee, Keller, Werner, Rhein and Hartz (4). Nays: (0). Abstention: (0). Absent: Alcala and Adamski (2) Motion passed. Attorney Delort stated that if he were Mr. Lode I would have been upset a long time ago, Attorney Delort stated that Mr. Lode has lived through hell with Mr. Stewart. Attorney Delort stated that the Village and its residents have spent a lot of money on lawyers etc for the Stewart property. Attorney Delort stated that in the past 16 years all the attorneys that worked for the Village expended considerate efforts to help the resident of that block to bring Mr. Stewart into line. Trustee Werner stated that no one is seeking to offend Mr. Lode; we are trying to do what is right for the people. Trustee Rhein moved seconded by Trustee Keller to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 8:40 p.m. Trustee Adamski left the meeting at 8:25 p.m. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. _______________________________________ Bonnie M. Price, CMC Village Clerk |
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