VILLAGE OF WORTH
MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING
HELD November 1, 2005
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CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE CITIZEN’S COMMENTS PRESIDENT’S REPORT ResignationCLERK’S REPORT TRUSTEE’S REPORT Trustee Alcala Police & Fire Life Safety
Commission Trustee Keller Public Works Trustee Rhein Golf Course Trustee Hartz Building &
Zoning Trustee WernerFinancing & Licensing Bill List Trustee Adamski Economic DevelopmentBeautification Committee Worth Days Committee ATTORNEY’S REPORT ESTABLISHMENT OF
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVE CONSENT
AGENDA Approve ordinance
#05-53A Approve ordinance
#05-54 Approve Ordinance
#05-55 regarding a
variance at 11210 S. Natoma 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, Mary Rhein, Sally Hartz, Kevin Werner and Barb Adamski. Also in attendance at the meeting were Attorney Mathias Delort, Village Clerk Bonnie Price, Police Chief Patrick O’Connor, Superintendent Wayne Demonbreun and Building Commissioner Bruce Zartler. Pledge of Allegiance. A resident spoke regarding her opposition to split residential lots. She worried that this action of splitting up lots will remove affordable housing from this area. The resident gave the board a petition, against splitting up larger lots, signed by many residents. Many residents spoke their opposition to subdividing large lots. Trustee Hartz spoke her opposition to subdividing large lots. Real Estate Agent Bob Cummings stated that the restaurant at 11228 S. Harlem has been sold to the Amvets Post and the Village has denied the veteran’s organization a liquor license. Mr. Cummings inquired on why the Village denied the license. President Guzdziol stated the Village Board is striving to follow the long-term economic development plan for the Village’s future. President Guzdziol stated that on the consent agenda is to accept with regret the resignation of Kari Fickes and James Plahm from the Worth Day Commission. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Clerk Price stated that on the consent agenda is to approve the Worth Boy Scouts tag days for November 5, 2005. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Alcala stated the first neighborhood watch meeting was on October 26, 2005 with Worth Police Department. Trustee Keller submitted the water report for September and stated the water is safe for consumption. Trustee Keller stated that on the consent agenda is to approve resolution #05 09 – IDOT Resolution for improvement by Municipality (BLR4103) appropriating $50,000.00 in MFT funds for the Oak Park Avenue 107th to 111th Street. Trustee Keller spoke with Chandra Trivedi and would like to change the amount to $15,000.00. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Rhein stated we received a copy from Steve Dell that Water’s Edge is in the top eight of golf courses in Illinois. Trustee Rhein stated that herself, President Guzdziol, Clerk Price and Trustee Keller did attend a meeting at the golf course without an agenda. It was a mistake and no finances were discussed. Discussions were had regarding painting and new carpeting. Trustee Rhein is looking for direction on improving the clubhouse at the golf course. It is beginning to look shabby. Trustee Hartz inquired on whether we can use the hotel tax money for the improvements at the golf course. Trustee Hartz stated on the consent agenda is Ordinance #05-56 the vacation of 110th Street between New England and Crandall. The prior ordinance had incorrect wording, this will allow it to be referred back to the REDB. 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 $218,300.18. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Adamski stated the Worth Senior Watch Program is now in effect. Trustee Adamski stated that she will always vote yes for improvements to the Village, when they are reasonable and proper. Attorney Hayden stated that on the consent agenda is to approve Ordinance 05-53a and Ordinance 05-54 and Ordinance 05-55. Trustee Rhein asked for these ordinances to be stricken from the consent agenda. Ordinance 05-56 is a clarification of the vacation of 110th Street between New England and Crandall. Ordinance 05-58 is dissolution of the TIF District for the area that now currently houses the golf course. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Rhein seconded by Trustee Adamski to establish the consent agenda. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. Consent Agenda November 1, 2005 · Approve regular minutes from October 18, 2005. · Approve with regret the resignation of Kari Fickes and James Plahm, from the Worth Days Commission. · Approve tag days for Worth Boy Scouts on November 5, 2005. ·
Approve Resolution #05 09 – IDOT Resolution for
improvement by Municipality (BLR4103) appropriating $ · Approve the bill list in the amount of $218,300.18.
· Approve Ordinance #05-56 – An ordinance regarding the vacation of New England Avenue between 110th Street and Crandall. ·
· Approve ordinance #05-58 – An ordinance dissolving a special tax allocating fund for a certain redevelopment project area as a redevelopment project area. Trustee Adamski seconded by Trustee Alcala to approve the consent agenda as adopted. A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustee Hartz, Keller, Werner, Rhein, Alcala, and Adamski. Ayes: (6). Nays: (0). Absent: (0) Motion carried. Trustee Adamski moved seconded by Trustee Alcala to approve Ordinance #05-53-A – An ordinance approving a subdivision of property and a lot size variance for property located at 6625 W. 115th Place. A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustee Alcala, Werner Adamski and President Guzdziol. Ayes: (4). Nays: Rhein and Hartz (2). Abstention: Keller (1). Absent: (0) Motion carried. Trustee Adamski moved seconded by Trustee Alcala to approve ordinance #05-54 – An ordinance regarding a subdivision of property and a lot size variance for property located at 6840 W. 115th Street. A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustee Alcala, Adamski, and President Guzdziol. Ayes: (3). Nays: Hartz, Werner and Rhein (3). Abstention: Keller (1). Absent: (0) Motion failed. Trustee Adamski moved seconded by Trustee Alcala approve ordinance #05-55 – An ordinance approving a lot sizes variance for property located at 11210 S. Natoma. A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustee Alcala, Adamski, Keller and Werner. Ayes: (4). Nays: Hartz and Rhein (2). Absent: (0) Motion carried. Diane Lewis inquired on the meeting at Water’s Edge. President Guzdziol stated that they discussed the color scheme and carpeting. Jack Boehm stated that he thinks improving the golf course is a good idea. He also stated that the excess revenue the Village has acquired from such areas as the cell antenna leases and the sale of Village owned property should be saved for cases of emergencies. Trustee Adamski moved seconded by Trustee Alcala to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 10 p.m. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. __________________________________________ Bonnie M. Price, CMC Village Clerk |
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