VILLAGE OF WORTH
MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING
HELD February 1, 2005
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CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE CITIZEN’S COMMENTS PRESIDENT’S REPORT CLERK’S REPORT 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 |
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, Kevin Werner, Barb Adamski and Sally Hartz. Also in attendance at the meeting were Attorney Susan Glover, Village Clerk Bonnie Price, Public Works Superintendent Wayne Demonbreun and Chief Pat O’Connor. Pledge of Allegiance. Jack Pulaski lives at 113th & Oketo. Jack states that in Wisconsin they have the high school kids build projects in wood shop. He would like to see the high school students build a house for purple martins; these houses would be placed along the canal and in parks. Purple martins eat their body weight in mosquitoes. President Guzdziol asked Trustee Prendergast to follow up with Mr. Pulaski. Jim Storts, attorney for Schroeders asked if he could address his item now. The matter is regarding vacating 107th Street and placement of utility poles. Mr. Storts stated that they appeared in front of the Planning Commission and it was their recommendation not to vacate 107th Street. He states that there are utility poles in the ground. Schroeders purchased the building recently. This would impede development down there. Brian Smith, attorney for Graff Gardens. Mr. Smith states the material facts have changed since we were last here. There was an intermediate property owner Mr. Creagh in between Graff Gardens and Schroeders. Mr. Smith states that it does not show that it was ever dedicated. Mr. Graff had a surveyor out there. Mr. Smith states that his client’s property is split in two as long as the road is there. Mr. Smith cannot find in the plat book that it was dedicated. Mr. Smith stated that he is trying to find out if the road exists by going back and looking at titles and trying to vacate the road so my client can use the property. Mr. Storts states that Schroeders placed a barrier on their property to keep the landscaping company off its property. Mr. Storts states that Schroeders maintained that road 20 years ago. President Guzdziol started that he spoke to a representative from Com-ed. Com-ed is going to do a title search on this property. Trustee Adamski asked if we plow and maintain the street? It was explained to Trustee Adamski that the street is dirt. Mr. Schroeder states when he purchased this property he knew that it was a public street. Jack Boehm, member of the planning commission stated that the reason that the request was denied was because of the Creagh ownership and his right to access from 107th Street. If you go out there it is a dirt path. Mr. Graff states he and Mr.Creagh used this road. If this road is vacated Mr. Graff is offering an opportunity to the Village for a brand new development, hopefully 4 or 5 story condos. People are interested in building these condos. Mr. Graff states he even offered his property to the Schroeders. Trustee Prendergast stated this is starting to be hearing. Trustee Rhein would like to go and see the property and she would like to hear what Com-ed has to say. President Guzdziol stated that this would be revisited on February 15; This will be assigned to the Street & Bridge committee. Lance Cameron is a resident and a board member of a condo association. Lance would like to be aware of the new laws that pertain to fire inspection. The fire department did a fire inspection. Chief O’Connor stated the State Fire Code is being enforced. Chief O’Connor stated that we could extend the time limit for the condo association. Lance stated that the traffic on 111th Street needs to be slowed down. President Guzdziol read a letter from Brent Woods resigning from the Worth Days Commission. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. President Guzdziol stated that on the consent agenda is to authorize President Guzdziol to sign the acknowledgement letter from Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau. President Guzdziol stated this is done every year. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. President Guzdziol stated that with the boards consent would like to appoint Ann Glynn to the Worth Days Commission the term would end April 30, 2008. A motion is needed to amend the consent agenda. Trustee Adamski moved seconded by Trustee Hartz to amend the consent agenda. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. Clerk Price stated that on the consent agenda is to approve the expenditure not to exceed $100.00 for an honorary Fire Chief Stefaniak sign for 111th Place from Depot to Preller. The Village would place an honorary sign on 111th Place where Chief Stefaniak’s daughter and 3 grand children live. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Clerk Price stated that on the consent agenda is to approve the request from Knights of Columbus Council #13201 to tag on 111th & Ridgeland on September 16, 17 & 18 2005 and to approve the request from the Salvation Army for Donut Days on June 3 & 4, 2005 and to approve Christmas Kettles from November 18 –December 24, 2005. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Clerk Price stated that the bids were opened on January 31, 2005 at 3 p.m. for 110th Street vacation. The four adjoining landowners were sent a certified letter with the date, time and the minimum bid. We received 2 bids, Mr. & Mrs. Kovaka in the amount of $160,000.00 and Mr. Casto in the amount of $145,000.00. We did receive a third bid at 3:30 p.m. I spoke with Attorney Delort and he recommends that we do not accept the bid that was not received by 3 p.m. On the consent agenda is to approve the bid for 110th Street vacation, I would like to accept the bid of Mr. & Mrs. Kovaka in the amount of $160,000. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. No report. Trustee Keller stated that the Public Works employees did a great job plowing the streets. Trustee Rhein stated that she spoke with Lance Cameron and will work with Chief O’Connor regarding the resident’s complaint. Trustee Hartz stated that on the consent agenda is the approval for the bill list in the amount of $164,494.11. 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 $285,808.35. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Werner asked when the audit would be formally discussed. The board agreed to have the auditor and Joe Murray at the next meeting February 15, 2005 at 6:30 p.m. for the audit report and then we will have the CDBG hearing. Trustee Adamski stated that we had 4 main breaks. Trustee Adamski stated that on the consent agenda is to authorize the Village President to sign the contract with Mr. D’s Magic Show for Worth Days in the amount of $575.00. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Attorney Glover stated that on the consent agenda is to approve ordinance #05-05 Authorizing the sale of personal property. This is for a 1980 International truck. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Prendergast moved seconded by Trustee Hartz to establish the consent agenda. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. Consent Agenda February 1, 2005 a. Approve the regular meeting minutes from January 18, 2005. b. Accept with regrets the resignation of Brent Woods from the Worth Day Commission c. Authorize President Guzdziol to sign the acknowledgement letter from Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau d. Approve the expenditure not to exceed $100.00 for Honorary Fire Chief Stefaniak sign for 111th Place from Depot to Preller. e. Approve the request from Knights of Columbus Council #13201 to tag on 111th & Ridgeland on September 16, 17 & 18 2005. f. Approve the request from The Salvation Army for Donut Days on June 3 & 4, 2005 and to approve Christmas Kettles from November 18 –December 24, 2005. g. Approve bid for 110th Street vacation\ to Mr. & Mrs. Kovaka in the amount of $160,000. h. Approve bill list $164,494.11. i. Approve payroll in the amount of $285,808.35. j. Authorize Village President to sign the contract with Mr. D’s Magic Show for Worth Days in the amount of $575.00. k. Approve Ordinance #05-05 Authorizing the sale of personal property. l. Appoint with the consent of the board Ann Glynn to the Worth Days Commission for an unexpired term till April 30, 2008 Trustee Rhein moved seconded by Trustee Hartz to approve the consent agenda as adopted. A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustee Keller, Hartz, Rhein, Adamski, Prendergast and Werner. Ayes: (6). Nays: (0). Absent: (0) Motion carried. Dan Sims stated that he is a friend of John Taylor over on 110th Street. His sister Amy called the Village Hall yesterday and asked when the bids are to be accepted twice she was told 5 p.m. Dan said we had it signed Sunday at 4:30 p.m. we could have put it in the mailbox then. She was waiting until she took care of some homework and school business she was doing. Dan stated that his bid was higher. Dan asked if the board could vote because they were misinformed. Jack Boehm asked if the audit meeting would be open to the public. President Guzdziol stated yes, Jack asked if he could get a copy of the audit, Clerk Price stated that he could fill out a FOIA request. Trustee Hartz moved seconded by Trustee Adamski to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 8:45 p.m. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. __________________________________________ Bonnie M. Price, Village Clerk |
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