VILLAGE OF WORTH
MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING
HELD October 18, 2005
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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 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
#05-52 Approve ordinance
#05-53 Direct Attorney to
prepare and ordinance regarding a subdivision and variance at 6840 W. 115th
Street Direct Attorney to
prepare and ordinance 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, Mary Rhein, Sally Hartz and Barb Adamski. Absent: Trustee Kevin Werner and Randy Keller. Also in attendance at the meeting were Attorney Mathias Delort, Village Clerk Bonnie Price, Police Chief Patrick O’Connor and Chief Swiercz. Pledge of Allegiance. Resident Ted Wozek asked if we could look at a senior discount on the garbage bill. Resident Bill Reidy stated that the article in the newspaper states that we are in financial trouble. Bill would like to know if we placed the $416,00.00 in a CD at Archer bank. President Guzdziol stated that the $416,000.00 went into the general fund at Founders Bank. Bill asked if we are using that money? President Guzdziol stated yes we are using that money. Trustee Hartz stated that with all the mergers with the companies, our revenues decreased. Resident Diane Lewis asked who makes the financial decisions for the Village? President Guzdziol stated the Village board, the elected officials. Diane asked if any of the board members have a finance background or a business background? President Guzdziol stated that he has a master’s degree in physics. Diane asked whom she would talk to about the financial aspects of the Village. President Guzdziol stated that we have a financial committee made up of Trustee Kevin Werner and Trustee Sally Hartz. Diane stated that we spent 10 minutes at the last meeting talking about the fish fry and that will not solve the problems at the golf course. Diane stated that she attended the Worth Days commission meeting and the commission said they did not have plans for this or a budget to know how much they could spend, there was nothing available to know how much they could spend. Trustee Alcala stated that she had a budget for Worth Days. President Guzdziol stated that we have about $45,000.00. Diane stated that in 2004 and the beginning of 2005 Worth Days did not have a budget. Diane stated the commission needed to raise more money this year because the fireworks would not be free. Trustee Alcala invited Diane to start attending the meetings, Trustee Alcala felt the Worth Day Committee meetings were very good and the outcome was great. Diane thought it would get better. Diane states that she has not attended a lot of the Village meetings. Trustee Rhein stated that she reports the entertainment at the golf course in hopes that the reporters place theses items in their stories. Resident Mary Clark stated that people should come to the meetings. Mary stated that this board deserves a hand for the many hours of work they do. Resident Dave Clark states this board has always been open to ideas, and complimented the board on how nice the parking lot looks. Resident Grace Hennel likes to see that the residents can come out and ask the board questions at a public meeting. Diane Lewis was not trying to criticize the board with the fish fry; Diane wants to see the Village succeed. Diane stated that she wanted to volunteer for Worth Days, even though it was not the way she would have run the meetings, Diane stated that she has a strong business background, and she kept attending the meetings. Resident Rybczk, states that the Village is doing a good job the streets are nice and the services are better than in Oak Lawn. President Guzdziol read a letter from Allied regarding the bills that were sent to the Village of Worth residents. Resident that were billed incorrectly should only pay $79.92. Some bills that were sent out were correct others were incorrect. If the resident paid the incorrect amount Allied will credit you. President Guzdziol read a letter from Pace. Pace will hold a meeting in Palos Heights on October 26, from 4:30-6:30, this meeting is to discuss bus route 835 which goes downtown. Trustee Adamski will attend this meeting and bring back some information. President Guzdziol stated he received correspondence from the Army Corps of Engineers on September 30, 2005, regarding the environmental impact study. President Guzdziol stated that we have contacted several elected officials to help us stop the dredging at the Lucas Berg Pit. President Guzdziol stated that on the consent agenda is to approve Gary Swiercz as the part time fire chief. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. President Guzdziol stated that on the consent agenda is to accept with regret the resignation of Colleen McElroy from the Worth Day Commission. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. President Guzdziol stated that on the consent agenda is to approve resolution #05-08 opposing the use of Lucas Berg for dredging material disposal facility. President Guzdziol stated that we received a resolution from the Worth School District and the Worth Public Library. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. President Guzdziol directed the Attorney to amend the liquor license for Class E, so that in certain establishments you need to be 21 to serve alcohol. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. President Guzdziol read a proclamation proclaiming October 22 – 30 as White Sox World Series Week in the Village of Worth. Clerk Price stated that each board member received a memo regarding penalties on late and delinquent water bills. Clerk Price would like to research this further and bring it back to the board at a future date. Clerk Price stated that she will leave on Thursday for Mississippi to help with the disaster relief program. Trustee Alcala stated that the fire department has been assisting the school district with fire drills. Trustee Alcala stated that on the consent agenda to approve the expenditure of $18,400.00 to Jacobs Chevrolet for purchase of one new squad car. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Alcala stated that the Life Safety Committee would meet on October 19, 2005. Trustee Alcala stated that Detective Jim Kaczmarek from the Worth Police Department was working with students at the Worth Jr. High regarding personal safety. Trustee Alcala stated that effective November 1; our Village will have an operations special weapons unit the 5th District SWAT team. These officers have gone through special training and have donated their time and equipment to make this dream reality. Worth currently has two officers on this SWAT team and the cost for each community is $3,000.00. The SWAT team will train in the Village of Worth on November 11, 2005. In the absence of Trustee Keller, Trustee Adamski stated that the public works department has been busy working on asphalting the streets. President Guzdziol asked that the resolution #05-09 be pulled from the consent agenda. Trustee Rhein stated that we have received correspondence from Kemper Sports, regarding an article in the magazine Zagat that stated Water’s Edge is rated very good to excellent. Trustee Hartz read the REDB minutes from the last two hearing regarding the lot size variance at 11210 S. Natoma, and the variance and subdivision at 6840 W. 115th Street. Trustee Hartz stated that these need 4 votes to pass and there are only 4 trustees present, Trustee Hartz does not think is will pass and would like to know if the board would like to hold this over until Trustee Werner and Keller are present at the next meeting. Trustee Hartz stated these are to direct the attorney to prepare an ordinance. Attorney Delort stated that we need a majority to direct the attorney to prepare an ordinance. Trustee Rhein asked that these two items be pulled from the consent agenda and voted on separately. In the absence of Trustee Werner, Trustee Hartz submitted the Treasurer’s Report. Trustee Hartz stated that on the consent agenda is the approval for the bill list in the amount of $58,198.90. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. No report. Attorney Delort stated that on the consent agenda is to approve · Approve #05-49 - An ordinance decreasing the number of class A-1 liquor licenses. Attorney Delort stated that Wisla’s restaurant went out of business and turned in their liquor license. · Approve #05-50 – An ordinance regarding parking regulations. · Approve #05-51 - An ordinance regarding 3 way stop sign at the intersection of New England and Plahm. · Approve #05-52 - An ordinance building permit, license and inspection fees, and this ordinance is increasing the demolition fees to $100.00 the contractor’s fees to $100.00 and the inspection fees to $25.00. Trustee Rhein asked that this be pulled from the consent agenda. · Approve #05-53 - An ordinance approving the subdivision of property and a lot size variance for property located at 6625 W. 115th Place. Trustee Hartz asked that his be pulled from the agenda. · Approve #05-47 - An ordinance authorizing the sale of unused Village property located at 7360 W. 110th Street. Attorney Delort stated that this is known as the Stewart property and has been going on for many years. The Village filed a lawsuit in 1990. In 2004 the Village applied for a Cook County no cash bid, we as Village government have the right to bump everybody out of the line at the tax sale. The Village did not have to pay the back taxes on this property. We have now acquired the property and the Village is able to sell this property. Attorney Delort presented President Guzdziol with a tax deed for that property. This property will be sold by bid. The appraised price for the lot is $200,000.00. 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 October 18, 2005 · Approve regular minutes from October 4, 2005. · Approve resolution #05-08 - Opposing the use of Lucas Berg for dredging material disposal facility. · To advise and consent to Village President’s appointment of Gary Swiercz, part time fire chief. · Approve expenditure of $18,400.00 to Jacobs Chevrolet for purchase of one new squad car.
· Approve the bill list in the amount of $58,198.90. · Approve #05-47 - An ordinance authorizing the sale of unused Village property located at 7360 W. 110th Street. · Approve #05-49 - An ordinance decreasing the number of class A-1 liquor licenses. · Approve #05-50 – An ordinance regarding parking regulations · Approve #05-51 - An ordinance regarding 3 way stop sign at the intersection of New England and Plahm
Trustee Adamski seconded by Trustee Alcala to approve the consent agenda as adopted. A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustee Hartz, Rhein, Alcala, and Adamski. Ayes: (4). Nays: (0). Absent: Werner and Keller (2) Motion carried. Trustee Hartz moved seconded by Trustee Adamski to approve ordinance #05-52 - an ordinance regarding building permit, license and inspection fees. Trustee Rhein stated that she would like to see the inspection fee remain the same. Trustee Hartz stated that the inspectors use their own cars and gas; they have not had an increase in 18 years. A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustee Alcala, Adamski and President Guzdziol. Ayes: (4). Nays: Rhein (1). Absent: (2) Motion carried. Trustee Adamski moved seconded by Trustee Alcala to approve #05-53 - an ordinance approving the subdivision of property and a lot size variance for property located at 6625 W. 115th Place. A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustee Alcala, Adamski, and President Guzdziol. Ayes: (3). Nays: Hartz and Rhein (2). Absent: Werner and Keller (2) Motion failed. Trustee Adamski moved seconded by Trustee Alcala to direct the Attorney to prepare and ordinance regarding a subdivision and variance at 6840 W. 115th Street. A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustee Alcala, Adamski, and President Guzdziol. Ayes: (3). Nays: Hartz and Rhein (2). Absent: Werner and Keller (2) Motion carried. Trustee Adamski moved seconded by Trustee Alcala to direct the Attorney to prepare and ordinance regarding a variance at 11210 S. Natoma. A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustee Alcala, Adamski, and President Guzdziol. Ayes: (3). Nays: Hartz and Rhein (2). Absent: Werner and Keller (2) Motion carried. Stanley stated that the requests at 11210 S. Natoma is already sub divided it just needs a variance. Grace Hennel is confused on what happened with the property located at 6840 W. 115th Street, what is the result of that. There was a vote that directed the attorney to prepare an ordinance to be passed at the November 1, meeting. Trustee Hartz stated that she voted no because she does not agree with the lot size variance, it is not a hard ship, and it could be sold. Louie Vingivich asked about the new home on 115th Street will it be a problem with flooding? President Guzdziol stated there would not be water problems for residents. He also questioned the distance between homes. Louie also stated that he has a problem with storm sewer at 6830 W. 115th Street. President Guzdziol stated that Superintendent Demonbreun would take a look at this. Bill Reidy stated that he is opposed to change our fire department to a fire protection district. Bill asked if we were aware of the article in the newspaper? The board stated they read the article in the newspaper. Trustee Hartz was extremely taken back by the article. Trustee Rhein stated that this was never discussed at meeting. Diane Lewis asked why the different number of votes? Attorney Delort stated that it is governed by State Law. Will there be a form available to bid on the property on the web site? Clerk Price stated that it would be on the web site. Are all forms available on the web site? Clerk Price stated not all forms are available on the web site. Are all meeting of all committees open to the public? President Guzdziol stated yes. Trustee Hartz moved seconded by Trustee Alcala to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 9:18 a.m. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. __________________________________________ Bonnie M. Price, CMC Village Clerk |
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