VILLAGE OF WORTH

MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING

HELD August 15, 2006

 

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 Werner

Financing & Licensing

Bill List

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trustee Adamski

Beautification Committee

Worth Days Committee

 

ATTORNEY’S REPORT

 

 

 

 

ESTABLISHMENT OF CONSENT AGENDA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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, Barb Adamski, and Kevin Werner. Also in attendance at the meeting were Attorney Paul Stephanides, Village Clerk Bonnie Price, Superintendent Wayne Demonbreun, Village Engineer Courtney Koning, Building Commissioner Bruce Zartler, Finance Director/Treasurer Barb Maziarek and Fire Chief Gary Swiercz.

 

Pledge of Allegiance.

 

None

 

President Guzdziol stated he attended a meeting Senator Durbin regarding the emerald ash bore.

 

President Guzdziol stated on the consent agenda is the approval for the PR to hold an outdoor fundraiser for the 5th District SWAT on August 27, 2006.  Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

President Guzdziol stated on the consent agenda is the appointment of Al Schicht as HVAC Inspector.  Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

President Guzdziol stated the Village has received an $87,500 CDBG grant from Cook County to construct storm sewers on Lloyd Drive east of Oak Park Avenue.  This project is phase 1 of a five year project.

 

Clerk Price stated the Senior Picnic is August 24th and tickets are available at the Village Hall. 

 

Clerk Price stated the Village wide garage sale for the south side of 111th is August 18th and 19th and maps are available at the Vllage Hall.

 

Trustee Alcala stated the Life Safety Committee will meet on Wednesday, August 16th at the Village Hall.

 

Trustee Alcala submitted the fire report for June 2006.

 

Trustee Alcala stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the expenditure not to exceed $16,000 for an ALS Monitor Defibulator.  Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda.  Trustee Rhein asked Chief Swiercz if we had to buy these monitors in a set or can the Village purchase one.  Chief Swiercz stated the Village can purchase one unit at a time without consequence.

Trustee Keller gave an update on the Oak Park Avenue project.  Trustee Keller stated the contractor ran into some undesirable soil and are waiting for state approval to remove the dirt.

 

Trustee Rhein stated Water’s Edge has a increase in golf outing and President Guzdziol has received a letter from the Hickory Hills Mayor stating what a nice golf course the Village has.

 

Trustee Hartz stated the REDB had a meeting on August 3rd recommending the approval of the Special Use Permit for Magnum Landscaping with stipulations.  Trustee Hartz stated on the consent agenda to direct the attorney to prepare an ordinance regarding a Special Use Permit for the property known as 7159 W. 107th Street, Magnum Landscaping with the stipulations discussed at the REDB meeting.  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 $152,231.58. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

Trustee Keller commented on an item on the bill list for $638 for an overheated squad car.  Trustee Keller stated he investigated this bill and much more work was entailed on this squad.

 

Trustee Rhein commented on the improved look of the bill list.

 

Trustee Alcala questioned the firework glasses on the bill list.  Clerk Price stated these are a promotional item to be sold at Worth Days.  The glasses enhance the fireworks.  The glasses were purchased by the Village and reimbursed from Oh Boy Pizza and Water’s Edge Golf Club. 

 

Trustee Adamski stated Worth Days is September 7-10, 2006. 

 

 

 

Attorney Stephanides stated on the consent agenda is the approval of Ordinance #06-54 an Ordinance regarding meetings of the President and Board of Trustees.  Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda

 

Trustee Adamski seconded by Trustee Alcala to establish the consent agenda. A voice vote followed. Motion carried.

 

 

Consent Agenda

August 15, 2006

 

r          Approve regular minutes from August 1, 2006.

r          To advise and consent to the Village President’s appointment of Al Schicht as HVAC Inspector.

r          To approve the request from The P.R. to hold an outdoor fundraiser for the 5th District SWAT team on August 27, 2006 and to have outside beer sales.

r          To approve the expenditure of $16,000.00 for ALS Monitor Defibulator

r          To approve the request of the Life Safety Committee to distribute information regarding Lucas Berg Pit

r          Approve the bill list in the amount of  $152,231.58.

r          Ordinance #06-54 An ordinance regarding meetings of the President and Board of Trustees

r          Direct the Attorney to prepare an ordinance regarding the special use permit at the property known as 7159 W. 107th Street Magnum Landscaping with the stipulations discussed at the REDB and the Village Board Meeting.

Trustee Adamski seconded by Trustee Alcala to approve the consent agenda as adopted. A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustee, Rhein, Alcala, Adamski, Werner, Hartz and Keller Ayes: (6). Nays: (0). Absent:(0) Motion carried.

 

Trustee Alcala questioned Attorney Stephanides on whether a motion was needed to have a special meeting on August 22nd at 7 p.m.

 

Trustee Rhein questioned the need for a special meeting on August 22nd, usually special meetings are required when the Board has a time frame to contend with.  Trustee Alcala stated the Police Department expected the contract to be passed at tonight’s meeting.  Attorney Stephanides stated the Village runs the risk of unfair labor practices if the contract is not passed in a timely manner.  President Guzdziol stated he will call a meeting on August 22nd at 7 p.m., if a quorum is not present, the meeting will be deferred until a quorum can be had. 

 

Resident Nick Stepholous questioned did the Village find oil on Oak Park Avenue, Trustee Keller stated the contractor found bad soil on Oak Park Avenue.

 

Resident and business owner of Magnum Landscaping, Mark Pelligrino stated he objections to the stipulation of requiring a fence around his dumpster when he found 16 containers within a block of his business that had garbage overflowing.  President Guzdziol stated that the Village will notify the code enforcement officer of the violations. 

 

Resident Jack McGrath stated Walgreens received a special use permit that stated no outside garbage and the Village later changed the ordinance to allow garbage outside but in a fenced area.   Resident Jack McGrath stated there all tall weeds on the Garden Chalet property.  Mr. McGrath stated the water main on Cicero Avenue is underused and the Attorney should check with the civil engineer who worked on that water main project.  Mr. McGrath inquired when the Village will receive the final dollar amount for the TIF property.

 

Trustee Adamski moved seconded by Trustee Alcala to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:32 p.m. a.m. A voice vote followed. Motion carried.

 

 

 

 

 

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Bonnie M. Price

Village Clerk