VILLAGE OF WORTH

MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING

HELD May 17, 2005

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

ROLL CALL

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

SWEARING IN CEREMONY

 

 

 

PRESENTATION BY BETH RUYLE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRESENTATION BY TOM COSGROVE

 

 

 

 

 

CITIZEN’S COMMENTS

 

 

 

 

 

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

MWRD

 

SBC

 

 

 

Resignation

 

 

Paychex vs. AEK

 

 

 

CLERK’S REPORT

Appointment of Deputy Clerk

 

110th Street Property

 

Blood Drive

 

 

 

 

TRUSTEE’S REPORT

Trustee Alcala

Police & Fire

 

 

Police Report for April

 

Fire Truck

 

Trustee Keller

Public Works

 

 

 

 

Trustee Rhein

Golf Course

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trustee Hartz

Building & Zoning

 

Rezoning

 

 

 

 

 

False alarms

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trustee Werner

Financing & Licensing

 

 

 

 

Payroll

 

 

 

McGladry and Pullen

 

Car Show

 

 

 

 

 

Budget

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trustee Adamski

Economic Development

 

 

 

ATTORNEY’S REPORT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ESTABLISHMENT OF CONSENT AGENDA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA

 

 

 

CITIZEN’S COMMENTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

 

 

 

 

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, Mary Rhein, Kevin Werner, Sally Hartz and Barb Adamski. Also in attendance at the meeting were Attorney Susan Glover, Village Clerk Bonnie Price, Public Works Superintendent Wayne Demonbreun, Chief Gary Swiercz, Building Commissioner Bruce Zartler, Treasurer Joseph Murray and Chief Pat O’Connor.

 

Pledge of Allegiance.

 

 

Clerk Price swore in Firefighter/Paramedic Michael Kreuger, Patrolman Christiano Fernandez, Patrolman Robert Petersen and Patrolman John Ramos. Chief Swiercz, Chief O’Connor and the board welcomed the new employees.

 

Beth Ruyle from Ehlers & Associates.  Ms. Ruyle was here to explain the proposed 111th St. and Ridgeland Ave. TIF district.  She explained that a TIF district is an incentive to developers to improve the community.  A TIF requires a feasibility study, an eligibility study and a housing impact study.  She gave the board a list of 16 items that are eligible for funding.  The adoption process takes approximately 120 days, in which public hearings are held for all interested parties.  Trustee Rhein asked if the homes where residents to not wish to relocate have to be included in the TIF.  Ms. Ruyle explained that all properties must touch, but some areas may be cut out, as the law allows, for property owners who do not wish to relocate and even though homes and apartment buildings are included in the TIF, they cannot be taken by eminent domain unless the board votes to do that, so people who do not wish to relocate are protected.

 

Tom Cosgrove from Medical Reimbursements explained the process of billing for the paramedic and ambulance services to justify a requested raise. He said that they have had to purchase new software for the HIPPA laws, new computers and expensive computer support. He said that revenues to the Village have increased by 155% in 10 years. He is asking for a new contract to include a $3.00 increase per bill or 19.6%.   

 

Jack Boehm stated that the presentation on TIF’s has him concerned because of the time frame (23 years) and the bonds.  He urged the board to remember the bonds that were taken out for Water’s Edge and to proceed with caution. President Guzdziol said the entire board will digest all of this information and make a decision that will benefit everyone at a later date.

 

President Guzdziol stated that he and Joe Murray met with the MWRD and

ideas for a restaurant and bond renegotions are still undecided.

 

President Guzdziol stated that a resident said that SBC and Comcast have a monopoly in the village with high speed internet services.  President Guzdziol will research this idea.

 

President Guzdziol stated that Sue Murawski has resigned from the Beautification Committee in order to serve on the Life Safety Commission.

 

President Guzdziol directed Joe Murray to do a cost analysis between Paychex and AEK, due to complaints about Paychex and the possibility of considerable savings with the AEK system.

 

 

Clerk Price appointed Lauren Placek as Deputy Clerk for a term that expires on April 30, 2006.

 

Clerk Price stated that the closing for the 110th Street property will be on May 24, 2005.

 

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. 

 

 

Trustee Alcala stated that the Life Safety Commission meeting held on May 13, was very informative. The next meeting will be June, 8, 2005 at 7 p.m. at the village hall.

 

Trustee Alcala submitted the police report for the month of April.

 

Trustee Alcala stated that the new fire truck will be here in about 4 weeks.

 

Trustee Keller gave an update on the Oak Park Avenue project. Trustee Keller stated that the company that was awarded the project, by IDOT, has gone bankrupt.  The necessary legal process will cause a delay and all options will be investigated. Trustee Keller is working with Robinson Engineering to correct this. Trustee Keller will keep the board updated.

 

Trustee Rhein stated she had a meeting with Steve Dell and that they are working on set hours for the restaurant and the outside lighting. Trustee Rhein stated that the GPS system on the golf carts can be used for advertising and that companies would pay the Golf Course to advertise their companies. Trustee Rhein asked if President Guzdziol could get some proposals from different golf course management companies. Trustee Rhein stated that we should consider getting proposals on just golf and golf and restaurant.

 

Trustee Hartz stated that the Real Estate Development Board has approved the request to allow a limo service at 11330 S. Harlem. 

 

Trustee Hartz asked to direct the attorney to rezone 10631 SW Hwy and 7162 W. 107th St. from the combination of M1 and R3 to all B2 with special use permits as needed to allow the BP Amoco to operate it’s gas station, car wash and deli/café. The Real Estate Development Board agreed unanimously to accept this proposal.

 

Trustee Hartz stated that our false alarm ordinances need to be revamped.  This will be discussed at the next meeting.

 

Trustee Hartz asked for Executive Session for the purpose of appointment and compensation of an employee, discipline and possible dismissal of an employee.

 

Trustee Werner stated that on the consent agenda is the approval for the bill list in the amount of $122,071.41. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Rhein asked if the police are required to hand in receipts for uniforms. She also asked about the bill for a new transmission on a police vehicle. 

 

Trustee Werner stated that on the consent agenda is the approval for the payroll in the amount of $380,241.94. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

Approve the agreement with McGladry and Pullen for one year.

 

Approval for the American Street Machines Car Club to operate a car show in the Metra commuter lot on Sunday July 24th, with a rain date of Sunday, July 31st. To authorize the closing of Depot Street from 111th St. to 109th St. from 5:30 am to 4:00 pm for the third annual car show. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

Motion to approve the budget for 2005 – 2006. Trustee Werner moved seconded by Trustee Rhein to approve the 2005-2006 budget. A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustee Keller, Hartz, Rhein, Alcala, Adamski and Werner. Ayes: (6). Nays: (0). Absent: (0) Motion carried.

 

 

 

Trustee Adamski announced that Worth Days will be having a car wash on May 21, 2005, and the Beautification Commission will have planting day on May 21, 2005. Trustee Adamski also stated that Founders Bank will sponsor the pony rides and petting zoo for Worth Days.

 

Attorney Glover stated that on the consent agenda is to approve Ordinance #05-14 amending the hotel tax. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

Attorney Glover stated that on the consent agenda is to approve Ordinance #05-15 changing the swimming pool ordinance. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

Attorney Glover stated that on the consent agenda is to approve Ordinance #05-16 Regarding Height Restrictions of private garages in the historic district. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

Attorney Glover stated that on the consent agenda is to approve Resolution #05-06 Authorizing Execution of an Agreement with the Illinois Finance Authority. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

Attorney Glover stated that on the consent agenda is to Approve the Agreement with Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau and Authorize President Guzdziol to sign the agreement

 

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

 

Consent Agenda

May 17, 2005

 

·        Approve regular minutes from May 3, 2005.

·        Accept with regret the resignation of Sue Murawski from the Beautification Committee.

·        Approve the bill list in the amount of $122,071.41

·        Approve the payroll in the amount of $380,241.94.

·        Approve the agreement with McGladry & Pullen and authorize President Guzdziol to sign the agreement.

·        Approval for the American Street Machines Car Club to operate a car show in the METRA commuter parking lot on Sunday, July 24th with a rain date (in case of cancellation due to weather) on Sunday, July 31st, 2005. And to authorize the closing of Depot street from 111th to 109th Street from 5:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

·        Approve Ordinance #05-15 Regarding Location of Swimming Pools.

·        Approve Ordinance #05-16 Regarding Height Restrictions of Private Garages.

·        Approve Resolution #05-06 Authorizing Execution of an Agreement with the Illinois Finance Authority.

·        Approve Agreement with Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau and Authorize President Guzdziol to sign the agreement.

·        Direct the Attorney to change the zoning at 10631 SW Hwy and 7162 W. 107th St. from the combination of M1 and R3 to all B2 and the special use on this property.

 

Trustee Rhein moved seconded by Trustee Hartz 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.

 

Jack Boehm stated that now that the Oak Park project is going to be delayed, the board should consider a levy to the homeowners that live on Oak Park Avenue. He states that the value of their homes will increase when this job is complete. He would like to see the residents that live on Oak Park pay $5,000.00 over 5 years to help defray the cost of the project. President Guzdziol stated that this board would not consider that.

 

Trustee Adamski, moved seconded by Trustee Keller to adjourn to executive session at 9:19 p.m. for the purpose of appointment and compensation of an employee, discipline and possible dismissal of an employee. A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustees Rhein, Keller, Alcala, Hartz and Adamski. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Absent: Trustee Werner (left the board meeting at 9:18 p.m.) (1). Motion carried.

 

Trustee Rhein moved seconded by Trustee Keller to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 9:32 p.m. A voice vote followed. Motion carried.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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                  Bonnie M. Price, CMC

                  Village Clerk