VILLAGE OF WORTH
MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING
HELD September 6, 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 Water Report 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 CITIZEN’S COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT |
In the absence of
President Guzdziol, Village Clerk Bonnie Price 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, Police Chief Patrick O’Connor and Fire Chief Gary Swiercz. Clerk Price asked for a motion to appoint a president pro temp. Trustee Adamski, second by Trustee Hartz made a motion to appoint Trustee Rhein as President pro temp. A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustee Hartz, Rhein, Alcala, Keller, Werner and Adamski. Ayes: (6). Nays: (0). Absent: (0) Motion carried. Pledge of Allegiance. Jack Boehm has a problem with the ordinance that was passed at the last meeting. The ordinance was regarding salaries. Jack states that it included a lot more than raises, it included bonuses. Jack thinks bonuses are different than raises. Jack feels that the description of the ordinance did not mention bonuses. Jack does not disagree with the action, but feels that it was taken arbitrarily without any discussion and without the opportunity for the attendees to know that bonuses were in that ordinance. Jack stated that he had to read about the bonuses in the Reporter. Jack has a major problem with the way it was done and why it was not discussed openly to give people a chance to know what is going on. Trustee Rhein stated that we did discuss this in executive session. Trustee Keller stated that we gave the employee a bonus as a raise. We felt this would be a cost saving measure, because the following year they will not get that bonus, raises will not be given on that bonus next year. The concept was not discussed. Jack Boehm asked if the raise that was given to the President last year had a description attached to it such as part time/full time to include the number of hours that a Mayor should work? Trustee Rhein stated that it does not stipulate the number of hours. Jack asked if we go from a full-time to part time what will the salary be? Clerk Price stated that it will remain the same until the Village Board changes it. Jack Boehm asked when the ordinance regarding parking cars on grassy areas in front of houses will go into effect? Attorney Glover stated that we will pass the ordinance this evening. Nick Stelopolous asked about solicitors placing flyers in his door at his house. Jack Boehm asked about the meeting regarding the golf course. Trustee Rhein stated that is in her report. No report. Clerk Price stated that Water’s Edge Golf Club is having a golf outing on October 3rd to benefit the hurricane Katrina victims. Clerk Price also stated that the Village of Worth is collecting items for the Katrina victims. Trustee Alcala stated that the Life Safety Commission will meet on Wednesday, September 21 at the Village Hall at 7 p.m. The Life Safety Committee will be receiving some help from an attorney name Keith Harley who is going to have his students meet with the committee and tour the pit. Keith Harley works on many environmental issues. Trustee Keller stated that he has received a request from a resident at 115th & Beloit regarding parking and safety issues. Trustee Keller stated that the property in question is Park District property. Trustee Keller stated that the Worth Park District will place no parking signs. Clerk Price asked if we would need to pass an ordinance if we want to enforce the signs. Trustee Keller will direct the attorney to prepare an ordinance regarding the no parking on Beloit. Trustee Keller stated that he was approached by a resident regarding a stop sign located at Plahm and New England. Trustee Keller would like to send a letter to each resident regarding the stop sign and have them attend the next meeting with their input. Trustee Rhein stated that she is still working on proposals for the management company for Waters Edge Golf Club. Trustee Rhein will have this ready for the September 20th meeting. Trustee Hartz stated that in the packets are the minutes from the real estate development board regarding the property located at 6624 W. 115th Place for a sub division and a variance to allow two 50’ lots in a R1 zoning. Trustee Hartz stated that she would normally place this on the consent agenda because the REDB did approve it, but she does not approve it. Trustee Hartz asked for a separate vote on this item. Trustee Werner stated that on the consent agenda is the approval for the bill list in the amount of $251,142.22. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Werner stated that on the consent agenda is the approval for the August payroll in the amount of $270,073.50. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Werner stated that on the consent agenda is to authorize the treasurer to open a bank account for the money that will be received from Wireless Capital Partners. Trustee Werner spoke with the treasurer and Joe feels it is a good idea to place the money in a separate account. Trustee Hartz asked if the trustees would need to approve on spending that money. Trustee Werner stated that about $30,000.00 is in our budget this year. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Werner stated that he will meet with the treasurer to go over our budget, they will go over each line item. In October, Trustee Werner will meet with each department head to see if they have any adjustments. Trustee Keller was asking about Waters Edge figures on the budget report. Trustee Werner stated that he will work on these budget reports. Trustee Adamski stated that Worth Days will be held September 8-11. Attorney Glover stated that on the consent agenda is to approve 3 ordinances. Ordinance #05-33 – An ordinance regarding the vacation of the street between 110th Street & Crandall. This will allow the Village Board to sell the property. The property will go out for bid and the Village can set a minimum bid. Ordinance #05-34 – An ordinance regarding the parking of vehicles in residential districts. Attorney Glover stated that this goes into effect immediately, the car must be parked on a paved surface. Ordinance #05-35 – An ordinance regarding application for fence variances for reversed corner lots as amended. This allows the homeowner to go in front of the REDB for a variance. Trustee Keller asked if we can substitute approved material for wire mesh and split rail wood. Without objection, this will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Adamski seconded by Trustee Alcala to establish the consent agenda. Trustee Keller asked about the sub division on 115th Place, Trustee Hartz stated that it will need to be brought up for a separate vote. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. Consent Agenda September 6,
2005 a. Approve regular minutes from August 16, 2005. b. Authorize the treasurer to open a bank account for the money that will be received from WCP. c. Approve the bill list in the amount of $233,485.66. d. Approve the August payroll in the amount of $270,073.50. e. Approve #05-33 – An ordinance regarding the vacation of the street between 110th Street & Crandall. f. Approve Ordinance #05-34 – An ordinance regarding the parking of vehicles in residential districts. g. Approve Ordinance #05-35 – An ordinance regarding application for fence variances for reversed corner lots as amended. h. Direct the Attorney to prepare an ordinance regarding the no parking on Beloit. Trustee Adamski seconded by Trustee Keller 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 seconded by Trustee Alcala to direct the attorney to prepare an ordinance regarding the sub division and the variance of 2 fifty foot lots in R1 located at 6624 W. 115th Place. A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustee Alcala, Keller, Adamski and Werner. Ayes: (3). Nays: Hartz and Rhein (2). Abstention: Keller (1). Absent: (0) Motion carried. Trustee Alcala moved seconded by Trustee Hartz to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 8:08 p.m. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. __________________________________________ Bonnie M. Price, CMC Village Clerk |
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