VILLAGE OF WORTH
MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING
HELD July 19, 2005
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PUBLIC HEARING ROLL CALL ADJOURNMENT CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE CITIZEN’S COMMENTS PRESIDENT’S REPORT CLERK’S REPORT TRUSTEE’S REPORT Trustee Alcala Police & Fire Life Safety
Commission Trustee Keller Public Works Water Report Trustee Rhein Golf Course Trustee Hartz Building & Zoning Trustee Werner Financing & Licensing Bill List Trustee Adamski Economic Development ATTORNEY’S REPORT ESTABLISHMENT OF
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVE CONSENT
AGENDA ADOPT ORDINANCE #05-27 WIRELESS CAPITAL
PARTNERS AGREEMENT CITIZEN’S COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT TO
EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNMENT |
President Guzdziol
called the public hearing to order at 7:25 p.m. Roll call indicated that the following trustees were
present: Becky Alcala, Randy Keller, Mary Rhein, Kevin Werner, Sally Hartz
and Barb Adamski. Also in attendance at the meeting were Attorney Mathias W.
Delort and Village Clerk Bonnie Price This hearing is to
approve the 2005-2006 Appropriation Ordinance. The total
appropriation for this year is $12,024,150.00. Joe Murray stated that we
worked pretty hard on this ordinance. Trustee Werner asked Treasurer Murray
if the figures on the budget match the appropriation. Joe stated yes. Joe
stated that his is a line by line budget, and this is the first time being done. President Guzdziol
opened the meeting up to the public. No public comment. Trustee Adamski moved, second by Trustee Keller to adopt ordinance #05-23 2005-2006 Annual Appropriation ordinance. A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustee Keller, Rhein, Hartz, Alcala, Adamski and Werner. Ayes: (6). Nays: (0). Absent: (0) Motion carried. Trustee Hartz moved seconded by Trustee Adamski to approve the estimate of revenues A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustee Keller, Rhein, Hartz, Alcala, Adamski and Werner. Ayes: (6). Nays: (0). Absent: (0) Motion carried. Trustee Adamski moved seconded by Trustee Alcala to
adjourn the Public Hearing at 7:27 p.m. A voice vote followed. Motion
carried. President Guzdziol
called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Roll call indicated that the following trustees were present: Becky Alcala, Randy Keller, Mary Rhein, Kevin Werner, Sally Hartz and Barb Adamski. Also in attendance at the meeting were Attorney Mathias W. Delort, Village Clerk Bonnie Price, Superintendent Wayne Demonbreun, Treasurer Joseph Murray and Police Chief Pat O’Connor. Pledge of Allegiance. Pamela and Robert Shepard, Wally & Kathy Dvells, Sharon & Peter Kane, Bernadette White, Jim Gallagher and Sylvia Cintron all stated that they oppose the lot variance at 6620 W. Home Avenue. Jack Boehm stated that he is in favor of the subdivision it is the best interest of Worth. Jack stated that he would like to see this project go forward. President Guzdziol introduced Aaron Turner; a representative from Wireless Capital Partners. Wireless Capital Partners is interested in purchasing the leases. Aaron Turner stated that the Village Attorney has proposed some changes on the contract. The first is the successor lease. They will add language so that if a future carrier were to go on the tower they would incur some of the costs for painting the tower and removing the antenna when the tower is being painted. The second item is the governing venue would be changed to Illinois from California. The third item is a provision for the Village to contact Wireless if a check comes to the Village in 3 days, the current language was one day. The option period will also be changed from 180 to 90 days. President Guzdziol asked when does the Village receive the money? Aaron explained it would be 90 days. President Guzdziol asked in that time can the dollar amount be reduced. Aaron stated no. Trustee Werner asked who collects the rent for the next 90 days. The Village will receive the rent on the antennas for at least 90 days. Trustee Werner asked about the rate of return on money. President Guzdziol stated that the fire pension board is looking at a CD for 4 %. Trustee asked that this be pulled from the agenda. President Guzdziol stated that Unison did not want to proceed with their agreement. Trustee Werner would like an ordinance to use only the interest on this income. Attorney Delort stated that a resolution could adopt this policy. President Guzdziol stated that he is in contact with the toll road authority. When they first met with us they told us they had one parcel of property that would need to be purchased. The toll road will be expanding one lane in each direction. The toll road is now looking to purchase some property. The owners of the property have already been notified. President Guzdziol read a thank you note from Joe & Lolly Heffner, they wanted to thank the public works department fro helping them with water. Clerk Price stated that on the consent agenda is to authorize the Village President to sign the agreement with the Morgan Birge & Assoc. Inc. for the Maintenance contract on the Village phones. This contract will save us over $800.00 in a year. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Clerk Price stated that on the consent agenda is to approve the expenditure not to exceed $1,800.00 to cover the cost of Hepatitis B Shots for Public Works employees, Firefighters/Paramedics and Police Officers that choose to participate. Trustee Hartz asked if we looked into the townships to see if they would give the employees the shots for free. Clerk Price said she would look into this. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Alcala staed that the Life Safety Commission had a good turn out at their last meeting. Trustee Alcala stated that the commission is looking for some volunteers. Trustee Alcala stated that the Life Safety Commission would meet on Wednesday, August 13th at the Village Hall. Trustee Alcala stated that there will be a link on the Village web page for the Life Safety Committee. Trustee Alcala stated that the Worth Library adopted a resolution opposing the dredging. Trustee Keller has been in contact with IDOT regarding the Oak Park Avenue project; they did assure us that the bonding company would pay the difference if it costs us more to complete the project. Trustee Keller stated that the School District would like to see us wait until next Spring to start the job. Trustee Keller stated that the water is safe for consumption. Trustee Keller stated that Public Works is working on culverts on 114th & Octavia. Trustee Keller stated that the garage on 111th & Worth Avenue looks like it is going to fall. Clerk Price stated that tickets were written at the Bridgeview Courthouse. Trustee Keller stated that the garage is dangerous and needs to come down. Groen Waste explained that it is one truck with two compartments one for garbage and one for recyclables. Dave Clark stated that Groen did not contact them. President Guzdziol stated that Groen Waste was going to contact resident Dave Clark regarding the recycling truck. Trustee Rhein stated that she is still working on proposals for the management company for Waters Edge Golf Club. Trustee Rhein stated that the golf course is up $21,431.00 in the month of May, and $22,000.00 in the month of June. Trustee Hartz states that on the consent agenda is to direct the Attorney to draw up an ordinance sub-dividing the property known as 110th Street. Trustee Hartz states these lots fit the zoning and they do not need a variance for size. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Hartz discussed the fence request. Trustee Hartz states that if we change the ordinance it would be for all residents. Trustee Keller stated that he looked at this property and noticed on Depot there are some fences that violate the fence ordinance. Trustee Keller would like the building commissioner to look into this situation. Trustee Keller thinks we should follow the ordinance. Trustee Hartz states that the resident could place a 3 foot split rail fence. Trustee Hartz stated that on the consent agenda is to direct the Attorney to amend the ordinance regarding the signs for the REDB hearings. Trustee Hartz stated that the Village could save money by using a sign that can be used for all hearings. The sign will have the village phone number for questions regarding the hearing. Attorney Delort suggested placing the web address on the sign. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Hartz asked that we pull the approval of ordinance #05-27 – An ordinance approving a subdivision of property and a lot size variance for property located at 6620 South Home Avenue. Trustee Hartz opposes this variance. Trustee Werner stated that on the consent agenda is the approval for the bill list in the amount of $53,069.21. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Werner asked for an executive session to discuss compensation and appointment of an employee. Trustee Adamski is looking for volunteers for Worth Days. Trustee Werner asked that this be pulled from the consent agenda to authorize the Village President to sign the agreement with Wireless Capital. No report. President Guzdziol asked for an executive session to discuss collective bargaining. Trustee Hartz seconded by Trustee Keller to establish the consent agenda. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. Consent Agenda July 19, 2005 a. Approve regular as amended and executive minutes from July 5, 2005.
c. Authorize the Village President to sign the agreement with the Morgan Birge & Assoc. Inc. for the Maintenance contract on the Village phones. d. Approve the expenditure not to exceed $1,800.00 to cover the cost of Hepatitis B Shots for Public Works employees, Firefighters/Paramedics and Police Officers that choose to participate. e. Approve the bill list in the amount of $53,069.21
g. Direct the Attorney to draw up an ordinance sub-dividing the property known as 110th Street. h. Direct the Attorney to amend the ordinance regarding the signs for the REDB hearings. Trustee Rhein seconded by Trustee Alcala to approve the consent agenda as adopted. A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustee Hartz, Rhein, Alcala, Keller, Adamski and Werner. Ayes: (6). Nays: (0). Absent: (0) Motion carried. Trustee Adamski moved, second by Trustee Alcala to adopt ordinance #05-27 - an ordinance approving a subdivision of property and a lot size variance for property located at 6620 South Home Avenue. Trustee Rhein stated that she had this happen to her they built condos and she would have preferred homes. Trustee Rhein is opposed to the lot variance. Trustee Adamski, Alcala, Werner and President Guzdziol. Ayes: (4). Nays: Trustee Hartz, Keller and Rhein. Nays: (3). Absent: (0). Motion carried. Trustee Keller moved, second by Trustee Adamski to authorize the Village President to sign the agreement with Wireless Capital. Trustee Rhein asked how long the agreement is for? President Guzdziol stated 20 years in the amount of $416,998.00. The motion is for the 240 month lease and subject to modification by the Village Attorney. A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustee Keller, Alcala, Adamski, Werner and Hartz. Ayes: (4). Nays: Trustee Werner and Rhein. Nays: (2). Absent: (0). Motion carried. How big will the lots be on 110th Street? Trustee Hartz stated 66’. Trustee Werner, moved seconded by Trustee Hartz to adjourn to executive session at 8:44 p.m. for the purpose of collective bargaining, compensation and appointment of an employee. A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustees Rhein, Keller, Alcala, Hartz, Werner and Adamski. Ayes: (6). Nays: (0). Absent: (0). Motion carried. Trustee Hartz moved seconded by Trustee Alcala to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 9:15 p.m. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. __________________________________________ Bonnie M. Price, CMC Village Clerk |
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