VILLAGE OF WORTH

MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING

HELD June 20, 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 2006/2007 BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS ATTORNEY’S REPORT ESTABLISHMENT OF CONSENT AGENDA APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA CITIZEN’S COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT

President Guzdziol called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m. Roll call indicated that the following trustees were present: Becky Alcala, Mary Rhein, Sally Hartz, Barb Adamski and Kevin Werner. Also in attendance at the meeting were Attorney Mathias Delort, Village Clerk Bonnie Price, Building Commissioner Bruce Zartler, Police Chief Patrick O’Connor, and Village Engineer Cortney Koning. Pledge of Allegiance. Resident Jack McGrath questioned the Board on the lack of a development budget prior to passing the TIF Ordinance. Resident Jack McGrath submitted a signed petition to the Board against the TIF District. Resident Dennis Ferguson questioned why none of the developers have attended the village board meetings? President Guzdziol stated the property has not been sold. Resident Ed Topel spoke of eminent domain. Christine Voight questioned whether the whole TIF district is considered blighted and did the Village provide the residents a land use plan? Resident Ted Wozek questioned on the where the cars are going to park during the construction of Oak Park? He also stated that the trees on 111^th Street and Harlem Avenue need to be trimmed. President Guzdziol stated he had a meeting with Groen Waste regarding a lock mechanism for dumpsters so the lids close automatically. President Guzdziol read a proclamation for the Boy Scouts. President Guzdziol stated he has received the resignation with regret of Joe Murray. President Guzdziol made the following appointments: Barb Maziarek Finance Director Ed Urban Beautification Committee Henry Benck Senior Commission Clerk Price stated she has received a request to approve tag days for Little City on September 29 & 30. Without objection this will remain on the consent agenda. Clerk Price stated she would like to go out for bid for the property known as 110^th Street and the property located on Crandall. Clerk Price stated that she received a proposal from Country House Café regarding the Metra Station. She would like board permission to proceed. Trustee Werner has no problems with proceeding as long as the Village of Worth does not spend money on the project. Trustee Alcala submitted the Police report for May 2006. Trustee Alcala announced the Life Safety Committee will meet on Wednesday, June 21 at 7 p.m. at the Village Hall. Trustee Alcala stated with accept with regret the resignations of part time police officer, John Hojek and firefighter Bob Griffin. No report. Trustee Rhein stated that on July 27, 2006, the Neverly Brothers will be performing at the Edge Bar and Grill. There will be a $3.00 cover charge. No report. Trustee Werner stated that on the consent agenda is the approval for the bill list in the amount of $68,220.97. A bill for the 1^st District Fire Chiefs Association will be paid from last meeting, therefore, the amended bill list is $76,570.97. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Werner stated that on the consent agenda is the approval for the payroll in the amount of $273,898.15. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Werner stated the Board is in receipt of the Village’s first Purchasing Policies. Trustee Werner stated that the Village now has clear current procedures and policies for all facets of purchasing. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. No report. Trustee Werner stated that he did not have any changes to the appropriations budget he previously submitted. Trustee Rhein stated she did not think all the property tax money was budgeted and the budgeted tax money is underestimated by approximately $58,000. Trustee Alcala stated her disappointment with the new budget numbers for the Police Department, she doesn’t see how the department can run without the proper funding. Trustee Hartz stated she would like to take a longer look at the budget numbers, especially the loss of approximately $58,000 in property tax receipts. President Guzdziol stated each Trustee should have adequate time to review the appropriation numbers. Trustee Werner stated he submitted a budget to the Village Board many weeks ago and had lengthy meetings with the department heads regarding budgets and regretfully will not be a part of that process of starting the budget over again. Attorney Delort stated that on the consent agenda is to approve Ordinance #06-28 – An ordinance designating the Village of Worth, Illinois 111^th Street /Toll Road redevelopment project area. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Ordinance #06-33 - An ordinance adopting and approving the 111^th Street/Toll Road redevelopment plan and project of the 111^th Street toll road redevelopment project area. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Ordinance 06-34 - An ordinance adopting tax increment financing for the Village of Worth, Illinois 111^th Street /Toll Road redevelopment project area. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Ordinance #06-38 – An ordinance adopting prevailing wage standards. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Ordinance #06-44 – An ordinance creating the position of Finance Director. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Ordinance #06-45 – An ordinance authorizing the sale of personal property. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Adamski seconded by Trustee Hartz to establish the consent agenda. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. Consent Agenda June 20, 2006 r Approve regular and executive minutes from June 6, 2006. r To accept with regret the resignation of Joseph Murray. r To advise and consent to Village President’s appointments Barbara Maziarek as Financial Director/Treasurer, Ed Urban, Beautification Committee and Henry Benck, Senior Commission. r Approve tag days for Little City on September 29 & 30. r Approve the bill list in the amount of $76,570.97. r Approve the payroll for the month of May in the amount of $273,898.15. r Direct the Attorney to prepare an ordinance regarding the purchasing policy. r Ordinance #06-28 – An ordinance designating the Village of Worth, Illinois 111^th Street /Toll Road redevelopment project area. r Ordinance #06-33 - An ordinance adopting and approving the 111^th Street/Toll Road redevelopment plan and project of the 111^th Street toll road redevelopment project area. r Ordinance 06-34 - An ordinance adopting tax increment financing for the Village of Worth, Illinois 111^th Street /Toll Road redevelopment project area. r Ordinance #06-38 – An ordinance adopting prevailing wage standards. r Ordinance #06-44 – An ordinance creating the position of Finance Director. r Ordinance #06-45 – An ordinance authorizing the sale of personal property. Trustee Adamski seconded by Trustee Alcala to approve the consent agenda as adopted. A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustee, Rhein, Hartz, Alcala, Werner and Adamski Ayes: (6). Nays: (0). Absent: Keller (1) Motion carried. Resident Carol Miller stated that she understands the “fix” for the budget is to lay off employees and eliminate the leaf vacuum. She questions what the Village will do with the leaves when the garbage company refuses to pick up 100 leaf bags. Resident Mary Ann Uldrich inquired on whether an exit ramp for 294 will be built in Worth? Resident John Braggin stated that he has heard the talk from the Board regarding the Village’s financial troubles and questioned the Board on whether they have thought about joining a Fire Protection District to save the Village money. Trustee Adamski moved seconded by Trustee Hartz to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 9:50 p.m. a.m. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. ________________________________________ Bonnie M. Price Village Clerk