VILLAGE OF WORTH
MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING
HELD April 18, 2006
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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 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 (arrived at 7:32 p.m.), Sally Hartz, Kevin Werner and Barb Adamski. Also in attendance at the meeting were Attorney Todd Hayden, Village Clerk Bonnie Price, Police Chief Patrick O’Connor, Superintendent Wayne Demonbreun, Engineer Cortney Koning, and Building Commissioner Bruce Zartler. Pledge of Allegiance. None President Guzdziol stated that Mr. Frank Kohnke has graciously accepted a position on the Worth Firefighters Pension Fund Board. Mr. Kohnke is a long time resident and former firefighter. President Guzdziol stated he would like to direct the attorney to prepare an ordinance change to allow for committees of the whole. This would allow two trustees to meet without a violation of the Open Meetings Act. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. President Guzdziol thanked the Public Works Department for their diligent efforts during the heavy rain storm last week. President Guzdziol congratulated Chief Swiercz on his promotion to Deputy Chief in Chicago Ridge. President Guzdziol read two proclamations for Motorcycle Awareness Week and Municipal Clerk’s Week. Clerk Price stated Enchanted Café has inquired about outdoor seating. Clerk Price directed the attorney to amend the ordinance regarding outdoor cafes. Enchanted Café does not have a liquor license Clerk Price stated on the consent agenda is to authorize the Village President to sign the agreement with the Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau to pay 1% of the Hotel/Motel gross revenue. Without objection this will remain the consent agenda. Clerk Price stated the buildable lot on Crandall Avenue that was vacated and went out for bid to the adjoining homeowners were due on Thursday, April 13, 2006 at 5 p.m. No bids were turned into the Clerk’s office. At this time the Village Board can reduce the minimum bid or the Board can wait and make a decision later. Trustee Werner stated he would like to offer the property out with no minimum bid with the option to reject all bids. Clerk Price stated there will be a special meeting on Thursday, April 20, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. for Resolution #06-10 A Resolution (1) Establishing The Date, Time and Place of a Public Hearing on the Adoption of Ordinances Approving a Redevelopment Plan and a Redevelopment Project Area and Adopting Tax Increment Financing for an Area (The “111th Street/Toll Road Redevelopment Project Area” as Amended) Generally bisected by 111th Street, with Toll Road as its Far Western Border and Ridgeland Avenue as its Far Eastern Border, Extending from Approximately 110th Street on the North End and 112th Street on the South, all Within the Village, (2) Providing for the Giving of Public Notice of Such Hearing, and (3) Convening and Providing for the Giving of Notice of a Meeting of a Joint Review Board to make a Recommendation to the Village Concerning Such Proposed Plan, Project and Project Area. Clerk Price stated the last item is to correct the Resolution from #06-08 to #06-09. Trustee Alcala, stated that the Life Safety Committee will meet on April 19 at 7 p.m. Trustee Alcala stated a $100,000 grant has been approved to purchase a new squad car and Opticom system. Trustee Keller stated the Oak Park Avenue Project was granted to Crowley Sheppard Asphalt. Trustee Rhein stated on the consent agenda is the approval of proposal from DataWave for food and beverage and payroll computer system in the amount of $6,852.17. Trustee Werner asked this item to be stricken from the consent agenda and held for separate vote. Trustee Rhein stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the 2006/2007 Budget and Business Operation Plan for Water’s Edge Golf Course. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Hartz stated she is working with Code Enforcement Officer Murawski regarding garbage collection. Trustee Hartz stated she would like to direct the attorney to change the ordinance for swimming pools to include ponds. 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 $221,532.63. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Werner stated that on the consent agenda is the approval for the March payroll in the amount of $405,666.17. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Werner stated on the consent agenda is the authorization for the Village President to sign the agreement with Paychex. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Rhein inquired on whether sick, vacation and personal times are printed on the checks. Clerk Price stated that will be completed within the next month. Trustee Adamski stated on the consent agenda is to approve the contract in the amount of $2,500.00 for the Neverly Brothers. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Attorney Hayden stated on the consent agenda is Resolution #06-09 Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Keller seconded by Trustee Alcala to establish the consent agenda. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. Consent Agenda April 18, 2006 r Approve regular minutes from April 4, 2006. r Authorize the Village President to sign the agreement with Chicago Southland. r Approve the 2006/2007 Budget and Business Operation Plan for Water’s Edge Golf Course.
r Approve the bill list in the amount of $221,532.63. r Approve March payroll in the amount of $405,666.17. r Authorize the Village President to sign the estimated fee schedule and proposal agreement with Paychex. r Approve the expenditure of $2,500.00 for the Neverly Brothers for Worth Days. r
Approve Resolution #06-09 Authorizing an
intergovernmental agreement for accessing geographic information system. r Direct the Attorney to amend the ordinance regarding swimming pools to include ponds. r Direct the Attorney to amend the ordinance regarding the committees r Direct the attorney to amend the outdoor café ordinance Trustee Adamski seconded by Trustee Alcala to approve the consent agenda as adopted. A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustee Alcala, Keller, Rhein, Hartz, Werner and Adamski Ayes: (6). Nays: (0). Absent: (0) Motion carried. Trustee Keller moved seconded by Trustee Rhein to direct the Attorney to prepare an ordinance regarding the abatement of taxes levied for repayment of 1996 series alternate revenue bonds. A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustee Adamski, Alcala, Keller, Hartz and Rhein. A roll call vote followed. Ayes: (5). Nays: Werner (1). Abstention: (0). Absent: (0) Motion passed. Trustee
Rhein moved seconded by Trustee Adamski to approve the Resident Chris Meyer notified the Board of a website watchdog.com and inquired what the Board does to make children aware of sexual predators. Attorney Hayden stated the Police Department will print a list of registered sexual predators to all who are interested. Jack Boehm stated he supports and agreement on the Water’s Edge Capital Improvements not be listed in the budget. The Capital Improvement Budget should show expenditures of the golf course. Mary Clark commented on Ordinance #06-21 regarding sellers fee, this administration was committed to eliminate some permit fees. Jack McGrath commented on the illegal hookups and the sandtraps at the golf course that have been flooding. Dave Clark commented that the two garbage containers by the apartment buildings are still being left open. Trustee Adamski moved seconded by Trustee Hartz to adjourn to executive session at 9:47 p.m. for the purpose of 2(c)(2) Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representative, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees and 2(c)(1) The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee to determine its validity. A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustees Rhein, Keller, Alcala, Hartz, Werner and Adamski. Ayes: (6). Nays: (0). Absent: (0). Motion carried. Trustee Adamski moved seconded by Trustee Hartz to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 10:13 p.m. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. _________________________________________ Bonnie M. Price Village Clerk |
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