VILLAGE OF WORTH

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

HELD February 15, 2005

CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AUDIT REPORT 2005 CDBG PROGRAM RESOLUTION 05-02 2005 CDBG PROGRAM CITIZENS COMMENTS PRESIDENT’S REPORT CLERK’S REPORT TRUSTEE’S REPORT Trustee Prendergast Health Welfare & Safety Trustee Keller Street & Bridge Trustee Rhein Police & Fire Trustee Hartz Financing & Licensing Building & Zoning Trustee Werner Golf Course Recreation Trustee Adamski Water & Sewer Attorney’s Report ESTABLISHMENT OF CONSENT AGENDA APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA CITIZEN’S COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNMENT

6:30 P.M. Roll call indicated that the following trustees were present: Randy Keller, Mary Rhein, Sally Hartz, Kevin Werner, and Barb Adamski (arrived at 6:50 p.m.). Also in attendance at the meeting were Attorney Mat Delort, Deputy Clerk Lauren Placek, and Building Commissioner Bruce Zartler. Trustee Werner led the Pledge of Allegiance. President Guzdziol introduced John George of McGladry & Pullen, the village’s auditors to explain the audit report to the board. Trustee Hartz mentioned that the Board has had copies of the audit for many months and done a thorough examination of the audit. John George gave an overview of the audit. President Guzdziol introduced the 2005 CDBG Program which encompasses street lighting on Oak Park Avenue and resurfacing Lode Drive for a total cost of $246,000. Trustee Keller moved seconded by Trustee Hartz to approve Resolution 05-02. A roll call followed. Ayes (6): Trustee Keller, Rhein, Hartz, Werner and Adamski Nays (0). A voice vote followed. Motion carried. None. President Guzdziol mentioned that he will attend an MWRD hearing for the reduction of rent at the golf course. President Guzdziol attended a Southwest Conference of Mayors on February 5, 2005 regarding riverboat gambling and school funding. President Guzdziol read the resignation letter from Brent Woods resigning from the Worth Days Commission and appoint Ann Glynn to the Worth Days Committee. President Guzdziol read a proclamation naming March 6-12, 2005 as Girl Scout Week. Deputy Clerk Placek stated that she had one item on the consent agenda to accept the bid of $1,375 for the 1980 International Truck. No report. Trustee Keller asked the Board if any of the Trustees had any questions regarding the request from Mr. Graff to vacate 107^th Street. Trustee Hartz mentioned that she felt if the Board allows the vacation of 107^th Street, that will landlock the property behind Mr. Graff and she does not feel comfortable doing that to a business owner. Trustee Keller mentioned that nothing has changed with this situation since this issue came in front of the Board a year ago. Trustee Keller recommends not to vacate 107^th Street. No report. Trustee Hartz stated on the consent agenda is the bill list in the amount of $77,515.16. Trustee Hartz stated that on the recommendation of Building Commissioner Bruce Zartler that we enact an ordinance regarding demolitions. On the consent agenda is to direct the Village Attorney to draw up on ordinance regarding demolition permits. Trustee Hartz asked for an executive session for the purpose of discipline and possible dismissal of an employee. No report. No report. Attorney Delort wanted to remind residents that the meeting was posted ad started at 6:30 p.m. Trustee Rhein moved seconded by Trustee Hartz to establish the consent agenda. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. VILLAGE OF WORTH CONSENT AGENDA February 15, 2005 Approve Regular Meeting minutes of February 1, 2005. Approve the bid of $1,375 for the 1980 International Truck. To deny the request from Mr. Graff to vacate 107^th Street. Approve Bill List in the amount of $77,515.16. Direct the attorney to prepare demolition ordinance. Trustee Adamski moved seconded by Trustee Rhein to approve the consent agenda as adopted. A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustees Keller, Rhein, Hartz, Adamski and Werner (5). Nays: (0) Absent (1) Trustee Prendergast. Motion carried. Resident Jack Boehm stated that he was disappointed at the reluctant of the board to approve the vacation of 107^th Street. He stated that the Village had the former property on the hook to pave 107^th Street and that never materialized. The refusal to vacate the street puts the onus on the Village to maintain the street. Duane Graff stated that he will block 107^th Street on his property. Joe Schwazma, attorney for Mr. Schroeder, thanked the Board for their time and aggravation. President Guzdziol stated that the decision the Board made regarding 107^th Street was a well researched. Trustee Werner inquired on whether Mr. Graff could reapply for the vacation of 107^th Street. Attorney Delort stated that he may reapply. Trustee Rhein asked for an executive session for the appointment and compensation of an employee. No further report. Resident Nick Stathopoulous complained of the alley behind Prospect Federal Bank was not paved correctly and requested copies of the permits. President Guzdziol asked for an executive session for discussion of appointment and compensation of an employee and discipline and possible dismissal of an employee. Trustee Hartz, moved seconded by Rhein to adjourn to Executive Session at 7:52 p.m. A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustees Keller, Rhein, Hartz, Adamski and Werner (5). Nays: (0) Absent (1) Prendergast. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. President Guzdziol stated there will be special meeting on February 22, 2005 at 6:30 p.m. Trustee Adamski, moved seconded by Trustee Rhein to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 8:44 p.m. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. ________________________________________________ Lauren G. Placek Deputy Village Clerk