VILLAGE OF WORTH
MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING
HELD January 3, 2006
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CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE CITIZEN’S COMMENTS PRESIDENT’S REPORT CLERK’S REPORTWorth Days TRUSTEE’S REPORT Trustee Alcala Police & Fire Life Safety
Commission Trustee Keller Public Works Trustee Rhein Golf Course Trustee Hartz Building &
Zoning 7360 W. 110th
Street Property Trustee WernerFinancing & Licensing Bill List Trustee Adamski Economic DevelopmentBeautification 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, Kevin Werner and Barb Adamski. Also in attendance at the meeting were Attorney Mathias Delort, Village Clerk Bonnie Price and Police Chief Patrick O’Connor. Pledge of Allegiance. None. No report. Clerk Price is asking that the amusement contract be removed from the consent agenda, pending further study. Clerk Price stated that on the consent agenda is to authorize the Village President to sign the contract with Lang Ice for Worth Days. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Alcala stated that the Life Safety meeting would be on January 18, 2006 at the Village Hall. Trustee Alcala stated that the police and fire department have acquired a 16’ aluminum boat, the boat was purchased with seizure funds. Trustee Keller stated that we had 6 water main breaks in December. Trustee Keller announced that the water has been tested and is safe for consumption. Trustee Rhein stated that on the consent agenda is to approve the expenditure not to exceed $15,000.00 for television sets for the clubhouse. We would be purchasing 4 sets. We have 4 proposals and the prices start at 14,900.00 and go up to $22,000.00, which includes a 63” set we would be purchasing one 50” plasma, one 42” plasma and two 32” liquid crystal. Trustee Werner asked for something in writing before we vote. Trustee Rhein stated no, she is asking for authorization not to exceed $14,900.00. Trustee Rhein stated that this price includes the mounts and installation. Trustee Werner is not opposed to the project but cannot support voting on something I cannot see. Trustee Werner stated that he does not have a problem with bringing proposals to the next board meeting for approval. Trustee Werner asked that this be stricken from the consent agenda. Trustee Hartz stated that she is looking into the concept of eminent domain in the commercial district for the TIF area. Trustee Hartz stated that she is still researching this and will be discussed at the next meeting. Trustee Hartz stated that on the agenda is the 7360 W. 110th Street property. Trustee Hartz has spoke with the trustees and would like to hear their opinions, she feels the consensus is to lower the minimum bid. Trustee Rhein states that $200,000.00 is for lots that are in Orland Park, Natchez and Nagle went for $160,000.00 for two lots. Trustee Rhein would like to see the minimum $170,000.00. Trustee Hartz stated that with the history of that lot she feels sorry for the neighbors, she agrees with Trustee Rhein with $170,000.00. Trustee Werner asked how confident are we with this appraiser. Attorney Delort stated that they base their price on comparable sales in the area. The appraisals that we got were compared to property in Burbank and Palos Hills. Attorney Delort stated that we could go out and get another appraisal. Attorney Delort stated that we are not home rule so this is the only way to sell the property by sealed bids. Trustee Werner asked what the cost is to go back out to bid. Clerk Price stated minimal maybe $300.00. Trustee Adamski stated that she feels $160,000.00 is a fair price for that piece of property. Trustee Alcala stated that she would go along with the board with $170,000.00. Trustee Keller does not have a problem lowering it to $170,000.00. Trustee Hartz stated that she would like to direct the attorney to prepare an ordinance lowering the minimum bid to $170,000.00. Trustee Werner asked this be stricken from the consent agenda and held for a separate vote. Trustee Werner stated that on the consent agenda is the approval for the bill list in the amount of $208,513.88. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. No report. Attorney Delort stated that on the consent agenda is approve resolution #06-01 – A resolution endorsing South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association as the CDBG/H.O.M.E. applicant and administrator of all single family rehabilitation in the Village of Worth. Trustee Werner asked what is the Village’s cost for doing this. Clerk Price stated no cost to the Village. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Attorney Delort stated that on the consent agenda is approve resolution #06-02 – A resolution authorizing execution of an agreement with the County of Cook. Without any objection. Attorney Delort stated that this is a standard agreement with Cook County for video and data communications network participation program. President Guzdziol stated that we would be one out of 30 towns in Cook County to have this. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Werner asked Chief O’Connor the benefits and costs to the Village with this boat purchase. Chief O’Connor stated that Chief Swiercz is concerned with the boat ramp if we have a wreck; we need to rely on Palos Park Fire Department. This boat is 16’ flat bottom boat with a fully operable motor. Chief O’Connor stated the trailer is good and the price was $700.00. Trustee Werner asked if there would be an increase in personnel costs or anywhere else. Chief O’Connor stated no. Trustee Adamski seconded by Trustee Hartz to establish the consent agenda. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. Consent Agenda January 3, 2006 r Approve regular minutes from December 20, 2005. r Authorize the Village President to sign the contract with Lang Ice for Worth Days.
r Approve the bill list in the amount of $208,513.88. r Approve resolution #06-01 – A resolution endorsing South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association as the CDBG/H.O.M.E. applicant and administrator of all single-family rehabilitation in the Village of Worth. r Approve resolution #06-02 – A resolution authorizing execution of an agreement with the County of Cook.
Trustee Adamski seconded by Trustee Rhein to approve the consent agenda as adopted. A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustee Werner, Alcala, Rhein, Hartz, Werner and Adamski Ayes: (6). Nays: (0). Absent: (0) Motion carried. Trustee Rhein moved seconded by Trustee Hartz to approve the expenditure not to exceed $14,900.00 to purchase television sets for the Water’s Edge Clubhouse. Trustee Werner would like to see the committee do their work and bring something in writing to the meeting. Trustee Werner feels like we are rushing around. Trustee Hartz asked if the television sets would be installed in time for the super bowl. Trustee Adamski stated that Trustee Rhein has saved the Village a lot of money negotiating with Kemper. A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustee Rhein, Adamski, Keller, Alcala and Hartz (5). Nays: Werner (1). Abstention: (0). Absent: (0) Motion passed. Trustee Hartz moved seconded by Trustee Rhein to direct the attorney to prepare an ordinance lowering the minimum bid on the property located at 7360 W. 110th Street to $170,000.00. Trustee Werner wants to know why we don’t want to wait for a month or 6 months. Trustee Werner asked why do we need to get our hands on this money? Trustee Hartz stated that the proposal was inflated and that the property is not worth $200,000.00. President Guzdziol asked Trustee Werner if he would like to see us get another appraisal? Trustee Werner stated no his concern is that we are not doing justice to the residents. President Guzdziol stated that maybe we should consider getting a different appraisal. Trustee Hartz stated that she has looked carefully at the sealed bids; the average for the three bids was $130,000.00. Trustee Rhein withdrew her motion. Trustee Adamski second the motion made by Trustee Hartz. A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustee Adamski, Keller, Alcala and Hartz (4). Nays: Werner and Rhein (2). Abstention: (0). Absent: (0) Motion passed. Jack Boehm asked if anyone of the board members licensed realtors, why are we lowering the price of the property, it is the dead of winter. What is the hurry? Jack also asked if we could do this without a minimum bid. Jack also asked why the television sets are not under Kemper’s capital improvements. Trustee Rhein stated that the money for the television sets would come from the loan that was for improvements to the clubhouse. Jack Boehm asked if the money $416,000.00 from the sale of the antennas is in the general fund? Was that income anticipated in the preparation of the budget that we are currently operating under? President Guzdziol stated that we are not using that money. That money is set aside. Trustee Werner stated all but $35,000.00 of it, which was the income coming in each year. Trustee Werner stated the rest of the money is set aside. Diane Lewis asked Trustee Rhein about the capital improvements, is this the $500,000.00 loan, she asked how much money was spent so far. Trustee Rhein stated carpet and painting so far. Diane asked how are we going to measure how we are going to recoup the money spent on improvements. Trustee Werner asked how are we going to get the money from the loan, if we need to take $100,000.00 increments? Trustee Werner also asked how much is in the hotel tax? Trustee Werner stated that he would advocate rescinding the ordinance that authorizes a $500,000.00 loan since we do not need it all. Trustee Werner stated that he would be making that recommendation. Wayne Lode, presented the board with some a packet of information regarding the property at 7360 W. 110th Street. Wayne had some comparisons of property in other towns, such as Palos Hills and Burbank. Cindy Lode asked what happens if 4 bids come in at the same price? Attorney Delort stated that in the ordinance is a tiebreaker. Trustee Rhein moved seconded by Trustee Keller to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 8:50 p.m. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. _______________________________________ Bonnie M. Price, CMC Village Clerk |
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