VILLAGE OF WORTH
MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING
HELD December 6, 2005
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CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE SWEARING IN CITIZEN’S COMMENTS PRESIDENT’S REPORT CLERK’S REPORT 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 Subdivision and
Variance at 6829 W. 114th Place 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: Becky Alcala, Mary Rhein, 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 Fire Chief Gary Swiercz. Pledge of Allegiance. Clerk Price sworn in Officer Joseph Buckholdt. Paul Ruhl spoke of problems with voice over internet with Comcast. President Guzdziol stated that he spoke with Comcast and was told that Mr. Ruhl’s problem has been resolved. Mr. Ruhl asked when 113th Street from Depot to Harlem will be repaved. Jack McGrath questioned why the sign posted for the rezoning of 108th and Ridgeland is generic. Attorney Delort stated that the Village goes above the state law in posting a sign. The State of Illinois does not require a sign posted on a property for rezoning. Mr. McGrath submitted a petition to the Village Clerk. Many residents expressed their concerns over the placement and orientation of the proposed townhouses, on whether the properties would be rental, adequate parking spaces and how this proposed development would affect existing home values. Trustee Werner suggested a copy of the public notice be handed out to each household surrounding the questioned property. Diane Lewis inquired on what the village is required to do to rezone a property. President Guzdziol read correspondence from our attorney’s firm Robinson, Schwartz, Nicholas, Lifton & Taylor increasing their hourly cost from $140 to $155. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. No report. Trustee Alcala stated that the Life Safety Commission would meet on Wednesday, December 21, 2005 at 7 p.m. Trustee Alcala stated that the Village has an agreement with the State Police for Worth to be the host site for the “Click It or Ticket” program. In the absence of Trustee Keller, Trustee Adamski stated that the water is safe for consumption. Trustee Adamski stated that we had several main breaks in the last month. Trustee Rhein showed a sample of the paint colors for the Water’s Edge Clubhouse. In the absence of Trustee Hartz, Trustee Werner stated that the REDB had a meeting on November 3, 2005 requesting the vacation of New England between Crandall and 110th Street. Trustee Werner asked that this issue be held for the next meeting. Trustee Werner stated that the REDB had a meeting on December 1, 2005 requesting a special use for a car wash for the property known as 11501 S. Harlem. Trustee Werner directed the Attorney to prepare an ordinance to prepare an ordinance for the fore mentioned property. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Werner stated that the REDB had a meeting on December 1, 2005 on the request to resubdivide 3 parcels into one and for a map amendment to change zoning from R1 to T1 for property known as 10832 S. Ridgeland and two lots North. Trustee Werner stated he would like to see the Village do a better job of notifying residents of zoning changes. Trustee Werner asked that this issue be held for the next meeting. Trustee Werner stated that the REDB had a meeting on December 1, 2005 requesting a subdivision and variance for the property known as 6829 W. 114th Place. Trustee Werner directed the Attorney to prepare an ordinance for the fore mentioned property. 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 $621,743.12. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Werner stated that on the consent agenda is to approve the payroll for the month of October in the amount of $273,495.17. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Werner stated that on the consent agenda is an ordinance abating taxes levied for repayment of 1996 series alternate revenue (Golf Course) bonds. Trustee Werner asked this item to be stricken from the consent agenda. Trustee Werner stated that the Finance Committee met on November 8, 2005 to discuss the non-abatement of the golf course bonds. The minutes of the meeting have been submitted to the Board and the tape is available for listening. Trustee Werner urged the Board to review the minutes. Trustee Adamski stated that the reason she votes yes for residential improvements to the Village is to continue the vision of Worth. Trustee Werner moved seconded by Trustee Alcala to remand the case on 108th and Ridgeland to the Real Estate Development Board for rehearing with a request that the developer submit alternate plans addressing community concerns such as façade and directional alignment for its consideration. Village Clerk to send written notice to each water customer on block. A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustee Alcala, Rhein, Adamski, Werner Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Abstention: (0). Absent: Keller and Hartz (2) Motion passed. Attorney Delort stated that on the consent agenda is Ordinance 05-67 increasing the number of Class B liquor licenses. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Attorney Delort stated that on the consent agenda is Ordinance 05-68 abolishing the Worth Days Commission. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Attorney Delort stated that on the consent agenda is Ordinance 05-69 regarding hours of operation for service stations in the Village of Worth. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Attorney Delort stated that on the consent agenda is Ordinance 05-70 authorizing the discarding of personal property. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Attorney Delort stated that on the consent agenda is Ordinance 05-71 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 Resolution 05-10 Inducement Resolution for 111th & Ridgeland TIF. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Attorney Delort stated that on the consent agenda is Resolution 05-11 regarding the Community Development Block Grant Program. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Attorney Delort reminded residents that bids are being accepted for the Stewart property at 7360 W. 110th Street. Trustee Adamski moved seconded by Trustee Alcala to direct the attorney to prepare 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 Alcala, Adamski, Werner and President Guzdziol Ayes: (4). Nays: Rhein (1). Abstention: (0). Absent: Keller and Hartz (2) Motion passed. Trustee Adamski seconded by Trustee Alcala to establish the consent agenda. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. Consent Agenda December 6, 2005 o Approve regular minutes from November 15, 2005. o Approve the hourly rate of $155.00 for Robbins, Schwartz, Nicholas, Lifton & Taylor to become effective January 1, 2006. o Approve Resolution #05-11 – 2005 Community Development Block Grant Program. o Approve the bill list in the amount of $621,743.12.
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o Ordinance #05-67 - An ordinance increasing the number of Class B liquor licenses. o Approve Ordinance #05-68 – An ordinance abolishing the Worth Days Commission. o Approve Ordinance #05-69 - An ordinance regarding hours of operation for service stations in the Village of Worth. o Approve Ordinance #05-70 - An ordinance authorizing the discarding of personal property. o Ordinance #05-71 - An ordinance authorizing the sale of personal property. o Approve Resolution # 05-10- Inducement Resolution for 111th & Ridgeland TIF. o Direct the Attorney to prepare an ordinance regarding the special use for a car wash at 11501 S. Harlem. o Direct the Attorney to prepare an ordinance regarding a subdivision of property and a lot size variance for property located at 6829 W. 114th Place. Trustee Rhein seconded by Trustee Adamksi to approve the consent agenda as adopted. A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustee Werner, Rhein, Alcala and Adamski Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Absent: Hartz and Keller (2) Motion carried. Jack Boehm questioned the amount of the bill list. Trustee Werner stated the bill for the IMLRMA liability insurance is included in that amount. Trustee Adamski left the meeting at 9:40 p.m. Diane Lewis inquired on whether there was a better way to communicate information to residents besides the website or cable access channel. Trustee Adamski moved seconded by Trustee Alcala to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 9:45 p.m. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. _______________________________________ Bonnie M. Price, CMC Village Clerk |
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