VILLAGE OF WORTH

MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING

HELD June 7, 2005

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

ROLL CALL

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

Presentation of the Senior Medal of Honor

 

 

Dollars For Scholars

 

 

CITIZEN’S COMMENTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Presentation by EBS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

TIF Consultant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLERK’S REPORT

 

 

 

MISERICORDIA CANDY DAYS

 

TRUSTEE’S REPORT

Trustee Alcala

Police & Fire

 

 

 

Trustee Keller

Public Works

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trustee Rhein

Golf Course

 

 

 

 

 

Trustee Hartz

Building & Zoning

False Alarm Ordinance

 

 

 

Trustee Werner

Financing & Licensing

Bill List

 

Payroll

 

 

 

Trustee Adamski

Economic Development

 

ATTORNEY’S REPORT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ESTABLISHMENT OF CONSENT AGENDA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA

 

 

 

Approve the contract with Avalon for fuel

 

 

 

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, Randy Keller (arrived 7:32), Mary Rhein, Kevin Werner, Sally Hartz and Barb Adamski. Also in attendance at the meeting were Attorney Mathias Delort, Village Clerk Bonnie Price, Public Works Superintendent Wayne Demonbreun, Building Commissioner Bruce Zartler, and Chief Pat O’Connor.

 

Pledge of Allegiance.

 

 

President Guzdziol read a letter from Cook County Sheriff Sheehan. The recipient of the senior medal of honor was given to Carolyn Burns. This award was presented Carolyn’s husband Bob Burns.

 

President Guzdziol gave the Dollars For Scholars scholarship awards to 5 Worth students.

 

Ted Wozek asked if we could have two weekends for the Pot Of Gold.

 

Dave Clark asked if we could work on the pigeon problem under the bridges at 107th and 111th Street, Dave would like to see these washed more frequently with a high powered hose.

 

John O’Connell asked for an update on the Oak Park project. President Guzdziol stated that the contractor has gone bankrupt; we are working with IDOT and our engineers. Randy Keller has public works working on Oak Park to get the areas level so the residents can cut the grass.

 

Dave Clark asked about the Highland Avenue project. President Guzdziol stated this would be done this Summer. Dave also asked about the street being closed.

 

Jack Boehm stated that there are semi trucks that deliver to the businesses. They are blocking traffic on 111th Street. Jack states that this is very dangerous.

 

Jim Staed asked if he could remove the black tarp in front of his house on Oak Park, Wayne Demonbreun states that they should remain up.

 

Lori went over what goes into billing for an ambulance call. Lori states this is a one - year agreement, and will get 6.5% of what is collected.

We do have an installment plan. Trustee Werner asked if we bill the resident or just the insurance company. Clerk Price states that we bill the insurance company and if there is a balance we bill the patient. Trustee Alcala states that the company we presently use was asking for a three-year contract and 7.5% of what is collected. Trustee Alcala states this will save us about $1,900 per year. Trustee Alcala states that this is on the consent agenda and she would like to see the contract with Efficient Billing Systems be approved today. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

President Guzdziol stated he would like the board to consider hiring Beth Ruyle from Ehlers TIF Consultant. The first phase will take two months the second phase will take about 120 days. President Guzdziol stated that this is on the consent agenda to authorize the expenditure for a TIF Consultant of $25,000-35,000 and authorize Village President to sign the contract with Ehlers.

 

President Guzdziol stated that Krapil’s restaurant would like to see the age of serving liquor be 18, Crestwood, Palos Hills and Chicago Ridge have an ordinance regarding this. President Guzdziol stated that on the consent agenda is to direct Attorney to amend the ordinance changing the age to 18 to serve liquor in restaurants.

 

President Guzdziol stated that we have offers from two companies Wireless Capital Partners and Unison Site Management. President Guzdziol stated that they purchase our lease agreements on the antennas.

Attorney Delort will look at the contracts and this will be discussed at the next meeting.

 

President Guzdziol stated that on the consent agenda is to approve the appointment of Debbie Boreman to the beautification committee term to expire 4/30/06.

 

President Guzdziol read a proclamation for Stella Kluchins.

 

Clerk Price stated that the Village of Worth is having a blood drive Saturday, June 18th from 9 am to 1 pm. Anyone interested can call the Village Hall to set up an appointment.

 

Clerk Price stated that on the consent agenda is to approve Misericordia Jelly Belly Candy Days for April 28 & 29, 2006.

 

Trustee Alcala stated that the Worth Police Department conducted a safety belt program.

 

Trustee Alcala stated that the Life Safety Commission would meet on June 8th at 7 p.m.

 

Trustee Keller stated that he has 3 items on the consent agenda first to approve resolution #05-07 for improvement by Municipality appropriating $50,000.00 in MFT funds for resurfacing Highland Avenue, Southwest Highway to 107th Street. The second is to approve the proposal for Oak Tree service and authorize the Village President to sign the contract and the third item is to approve the fuel contract with Avalon. Trustee Werner would like to wait on the fuel contract until the next meeting. Trustee Werner feels that Avalon has over billed us in the past and took advantage of us. President Guzdziol stated that the time to negotiate is when you buy it. Trustee Werner asked that the approval of the fuel contract be pulled from the consent agenda.

 

Trustee Rhein stated that on the consent agenda is to approve the Water’s Edge Golf Club budget for 2005-2006 (revised version #2). Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Rhein is meeting with management companies. There is one that is a maintenance only service and he will go out and evaluate the course. This will be a surprise visit. Trustee Rhein stated that he does Harbor Side and Beverly.

 

Trustee Hartz stated that she would like to direct the attorney to amend the ordinance regarding false alarms. Trustee Rhein asked if it would be up to the discretion of the Police Chief to charge the resident or the business owner. Attorney Delort will work with Chief O’Connor. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

Trustee Werner stated that on the consent agenda is the approval for the bill list in the amount of $195,445.98. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

Trustee Werner stated that on the consent agenda is the approval for the payroll in the amount of $248,359.10. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

No report.

 

 

Attorney Delort stated that on the consent agenda is to approve several ordinances.

·        Ordinance #05-17 – Approving a subdivision at property located at 7215-7217 W. 113th Street.

·        Ordinance #05-18 – regarding a subdivision at property located at 6616 Home Avenue.

·        Ordinance #05-19 – adopting prevailing wage standards.

·        Ordinance #05-20 – regarding the zoning change at 10631 Southwest Highway and 7162 W. 107th Street, the zoning went to B2.

·        Ordinance #05-21 – granting special use for the operation of an automobile service station at 10631 Southwest Highway, 7162 W. 107th Street and 10607 Harlem Avenue.

·        Ordinance #05-22 – regarding building codes. This is for all of the model codes; these are all of the current codes used. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

Attorney Delort stated that the attorney who is representing Jiffy Lube, is asking the Village to adopt an ordinance prohibiting anybody from using well water. Attorney Delort is working with Superintendent Demonbreun.

 

Attorney Delort stated that the 110th Street property was sold and the Village received a check in the amount of $158,000.00

 

Trustee Hartz moved seconded by Trustee Keller to establish the consent agenda. A voice vote followed. Motion carried.

 

Consent Agenda

June 7, 2005

 

·        Approve regular and executive minutes from May 17, 2005.

·        Approve the appointment of Debbie Boreman to the beautification committee term to expire 4/30/06.

·        Authorize the expenditure for a TIF Consultant of $25,000-35,000 and authorize Village President to sign the contract with Ehlers.

·        Direct Attorney to amend the ordinance changing the age to 18 to serve liquor in restaurants.

·        Approve Misericordia Jelly Belly Candy Days for April 28 & 29, 2006.

·        Approve the contract for Efficiency Ambulance Billing Service and authorize the Village President to sign the contract.

·        Approve resolution #05-07 for improvement by Municipality appropriating $50,000.00 in MFT funds for resurfacing Highland Avenue, Southwest Highway to 107th Street

·        Approve the proposal for Oak Tree Service and authorize the Village President to sign the contract.

·        Approve the Water’s Edge Golf Club budget for 2005-2006 (revised version #2).

·        Approve the bill list in the amount of $195,445.98

·        Approve the payroll in the amount of $248,359.10.

·        Ordinance #05-17 – Approving a subdivision at property located at 7215-7217 W. 113th Street.

·        Approve ordinance #05-18 – regarding a subdivision at property located at 6616 Home Avenue.

·        Approve ordinance #05-19 – adopting prevailing wage standards.

·        Approve ordinance #05-20 – regarding the zoning change at 10631 Southwest Highway and 7162 W. 107th Street.

·        Approve ordinance #05-21 – granting special use for the operation of an automobile service station at 10631 Southwest Highway, 7162 W. 107th Street and 10607 Harlem Avenue.

·        Approve ordinance #05-22 – regarding building codes

·        Direct the Attorney to amend the ordinance regarding false alarms.

 

Trustee Adamski moved seconded by Trustee Alcala to approve the consent agenda as adopted. A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustee Keller, Hartz, Rhein, Alcala, Adamski and Werner. Ayes: (6). Nays: (0). Absent: (0) Motion carried.

 

Trustee Keller moved seconded by Trustee Hartz to approve the contract with Avalon for fuel. A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustee Keller, Hartz, Rhein, Alcala and Adamski. Ayes: (5). Nays: Werner (1). Absent: (0) Motion carried.

 

John O’Connell asked about the gas station on 115th Street, he states it looks as if they stopped working on it. Commissioner Zartler stated that he stopped the job they needed to get MWRD permits.

 

Trustee Rhein moved seconded by Trustee Keller to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 9:09 p.m. A voice vote followed. Motion carried.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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                  Bonnie M. Price, CMC

                  Village Clerk