VILLAGE OF WORTH

MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING

HELD January 18, 2005

CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CITIZEN’S COMMENTS PRESIDENT’S REPORT CLERK’S REPORT Worth Days Fest Liquor License Application Tag Days 1980 International Truck TRUSTEE’S REPORT Trustee Prendergast Health, Safety & Welfare Trustee Keller Street & Bridge Trustee Rhein Fire & Police Trustee Hartz Finance & Licensing Building & Zoning Bill List Trustee Werner Golf Course Recreation Trustee Adamski Water & Sewer Beautification Report 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 (arrived at 7:32), Randy Keller, Mary Rhein, Kevin Werner, Barb Adamski and Sally Hartz. Also in attendance at the meeting were Attorney Howard Metz, Village Clerk Bonnie Price, Building Commissioner Bruce Zartler, Public Works Superintendent Wayne Demonbreun and Chief Pat O’Connor. Pledge of Allegiance. None Clerk Price stated that on the consent agenda is to Authorize the Village Clerk to apply for a State of Illinois Special Event Retailers Liquor License and to approve the expenditure of $25.00. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Clerk Price stated that on the consent agenda is to approve the tag days for You Can make it Outreach Ministry for January 25-28, 2005. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Clerk Price stated that on the consent agenda is to direct the Attorney to prepare an ordinance to sell a 1980 International truck. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. No report. Trustee Keller stated that on the consent agenda is to approve ordinance #05-01 An ordinance regarding time limit parking on 111^th Street this will be a 90 minute parking. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Keller stated that on the consent agenda is to approve ordinance #05-02 An ordinance regarding the vacation of 110^th Street between Natchaz and Nagle, and repealing ordinance #04-65. Trustee Rhein asked if we can negotiate with the bidder if it is over the minimum. Attorney Metz stated this ordinance is asking for a minimum bid of $140,000.00 and repealing the old ordinance. Clerk Price stated she does not think that we can negotiate. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Keller stated that he has been working with the condo owner regarding the dumpsters that Mr. Clark has brought to the boards attention. The owner will get 3 large dumpsters. Trustee Keller hoped that would help. Dave Clark would like to see the dumpsters back where they were. Trustee Keller stated that the Ordinance Officer will be checking on this. No report. Trustee Hartz stated that on the consent agenda is the approval for the bill list in the amount of $145,189.22. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Werner stated that he would talk to the car show people to discuss a different place for the car show due to the reconstruction of the Metra lot. No report. Clerk Price stated that on the consent agenda is Approve the expenditure not to exceed $25.00 a sign for enlisted residents of Worth – donated money and to approve the expenditure not to exceed $450.00 for hanging planters – donated money. Clerk Price asked Sue Murawski from the beautification to discuss these items. Sue showed the board a template of a sign for residents that are enlisted in the Armed Forces. These signs will be hung on the light poles on 111^th Street. This will be for Worth residents only. Sue stated that she is working with Wayne regarding the hanging planters. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Attorney Metz stated that on the consent agenda is to approve ordinance #05-03 An ordinance regarding a cash bond for sewer excavations. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Attorney Metz stated that on the consent agenda is to approve ordinance #05-04 an ordinance regarding employee benefits. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Attorney Metz stated that on the consent agenda is to approve resolution #05-01 a resolution authorizing the Village of Worth to close 111^th street from Ridgeland to Harlem on September 11, 2005 for the Village of Worth Days Parade. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Adamski moved seconded by Trustee Rhein to establish the consent agenda. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. Consent Agenda January 18, 2005 a. Approve the regular meeting and executive minutes from January 4, 2005. b. Authorize the Village Clerk to apply for a State of Illinois Special Event Retailers Liquor License and the expenditure of $25.00. c. Approve the tag days for You Can make it Outreach Ministry for January 25-28, 2005. d. Direct Attorney to prepare an ordinance to sell a 1980 International truck. e. Approve bill list $145,189.22. f. Approve the expenditure not to exceed $25.00 a sign for enlisted residents of Worth – donated money. g. Approve the expenditure not to exceed $450.00 for hanging planters – donated money. h. Approve Resolution #05-01 A resolution authorizing the Village of Worth to close 111^th street from Ridgeland to Harlem on September 11, 2005 for the Village of Worth Days Parade. i. Approve Ordinance #05-01 An ordinance regarding time limit parking. j. Approve Ordinance #05-02 An ordinance regarding the vacation of 110^th Street between Natchaz and Nagle, and repealing ordinance #04-65 k. Approve Ordinance #05-03 An ordinance regarding a cash bond for sewer excavations. l. Approve Ordinance #05-04 An ordinance regarding employee benefits. Trustee Adamski moved seconded by Trustee Keller to approve the consent agenda as adopted. A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustee Keller, Hartz, Rhein, Adamski, Prendergast and Werner. Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Absent: (0) Motion carried. Ted Wozek asked about the increase in cars that park on New England. Robert Nichols asked what can be done about cars parking on the street when we have over 2 inches of snow this creates a hazard for motorist. These cars should be moved when we have over 2 inches of snow. Trustee Adamski moved seconded by Trustee Hartz to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 7:55 p.m. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. __________________________________________ Bonnie M. Price, Village Clerk