VILLAGE OF WORTH

MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING

HELD June 6, 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

 

 

10748 S. Ridgeland

 

 

 

 

Trustee Werner

Financing & Licensing

Bill List

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trustee Adamski

Economic Development

Beautification Committee

Worth Days Committee

 

ATTORNEY’S REPORT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ESTABLISHMENT OF CONSENT AGENDA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA

 

 

 

 

10832 S. Ridgeland

 

 

 

 

 

7129 W. 113th St.

 

 

 

 

10748 S. Ridgeland

 

 

 

 

 

Authorize President to sign agreement with McGladry and Pullen

 

 

Direct Attorney to prepare appropriation ordinance

 

 

 

 

CITIZEN’S COMMENTS

 

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

President Guzdziol called the meeting to order at 8:50 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 Todd Hayden, Village Clerk Bonnie Price, Building Commissioner Bruce Zartler, Public Works Superintendent Wayne Demonbreun, Police Chief Patrick O’Connor, Village Treasurer Joe Murray and Engineer Cortney Koning

 

Pledge of Allegiance.

 

 

Jack McGrath commented on “with liberty and justice for all”.

 

Phil Algozino questioned why the west side cleaners have not received a ticket yet for their fumes after there have been many inspections.  Trustee Rhein agrees with the resident.

 

President Guzdziol commented on the vandalism that happened at the SEPA Station and the boat launch.

 

President Guzdziol stated that there are North American Water Snakes along the rocks next to the boat ramp and they are not poisonous.

 

Clerk Price stated she has received a request from the Okrzesik family to close Natchez for a block party on July 29, 2006. Without objection this will remain on the consent agenda.

 

Clerk Price stated she has received a bid for $1,000 from Resident Larry Hehl for the 110th St. property. Without objection this will remain on the consent agenda.

 

Clerk Price stated she has received a bid for $10,000 from Larry Hehl for the Crandall property. Without objection this will remain on the consent agenda.

 

Trustee Alcala submitted the Fire report for April 2006.

 

Trustee Alcala requested to go into executive session for collective bargaining for the police contract.

 

 

Trustee Keller stated the water is safe for consumption.

 

Trustee Keller stated the Laborers Union settled their strike late Sunday night therefore the Oak Park Avenue project will begin to move forward.  The storm sewer is being ran across 115th St. and it should be done by the end of the month.

 

Trustee Keller is working on a solution for Mr. Doolan on 114th St.

 

Trustee Rhein stated that the clubhouse will have some new hours.  Sunday through Thursday, the kitchen will be open until 9 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays it will open until 10 p.m. We also have pizzas available.

 

Trustee Rhein stated that on June 16, 2006 there will be karaoke and a $100 prize will be awarded to the best singer.

 

Trustee Rhein stated that on July 27, 2006, the Neverly Brothers will be performing.

 

Trustee Rhein stated that the new patio furniture will be delivered this week.

 

Trustee Hartz thanked Jack Boehm for all the hard work with the REDB and the Senior Citizens Commission. She then thanked Len Wilcer for stepping into his place for the June 1, 2006 REDB Meeting.

 

Trustee Hartz stated on the agenda is the approval for a subdivision and for a variance for 50’ lot sizes and variance for lot area at 10748 S. Ridgeland.  Trustee Rhein asked this item be stricken from the consent agenda and held for separate vote.

 

Trustee Werner stated that on the consent agenda is the approval for the bill list in the amount of $260,371.83.  He would like to pull an item on page 5 in the amount of $8350.  He would also like to pull an item on page 10 in the amount of $202.40.  Therefore, the amended bill list is $251,819.43.  Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. 

 

Trustee Werner stated that on the consent agenda is to direct the attorney to prepare an appropriation ordinance based on the budget that the Treasurer and Chairman of the Finance Committee presented.  Trustee Hartz asked that this item be stricken from the consent agenda and held for separate vote. Trustee Hartz commented on the comparison of the two different budgets that Trustee Werner submitted to the board.

 

Trustee Werner stated on the consent agenda to authorize the Village President to sign the agreement with McGladry & Pullen. Trustee Werner asked if the board got any bids from another company to do the audit.  Trustee Rhein asked this item be stricken from the consent agenda and held for separate vote.

 

Trustee Adamski stated that the Worth Southwest Boys Hockey League honored President Guzdziol.

 

 

 

Attorney Hayden stated that on the consent agenda is to approve Ordinance #06-29 Authorizing the Sale of Personal Property.  Without any objection.  This will remain on the consent agenda.

Attorney Hayden stated that on the consent agenda is to approve Ordinance #06-37 Establishing Cross Connection Control in the Village of Worth.  Without any objection.  This will remain on the consent agenda.

Attorney Hayden stated that on the consent agenda is to approve Ordinance #06-39 Approving a subdivision of property and a lot size variance for property located at 10832 S. Ridgeland.  Trustee Rhein asked this item be stricken from the consent agenda and held for separate vote.

Attorney Hayden stated that on the consent agenda is to approve Ordinance #06-40 Approving a subdivision of property and a lot size variance for property located at 7129 W. 113th St. Trustee Rhein asked this item be stricken from the consent agenda and held for separate vote.

Attorney Hayden stated that on the consent agenda is to approve Ordinance #06-41 Abolishing the Economic Development Commission.  Without any objection.  This will remain on the consent agenda.

Attorney Hayden stated that on the consent agenda is to approve Ordinance #06-42 Amending the General Parking prohibition and restrictions regarding vehicles for sale and large vehicles.  Without any objection.  This will remain on the consent agenda.

Attorney Hayden stated that on the consent agenda is to approve Ordinance #06-43 Amending the schedule of fines and penalties regarding handicapped parking violations.  Without any objection.  This will remain on the consent agenda.

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

 

 

Consent Agenda

June 6, 2006

 

r          Approve regular minutes from May 16 and May 22, 2006.

r          To accept with regret the resignation of Jack Boehm from the REDB, Senior Citizens Commission and the Fair Housing Review Board.

r          To approve the request for a block party on Natchez from the Okrzesik family on July 29, 2006

r          To reject all bids on the 110th Street property

r          To reject all bids on the Crandall property

r          Approve the amended bill list in the amount of $251,819.43.

r          To authorize the Village President to sign the agreement with McGladry & Pullen

r          Approve Ordinance #06-29 Authorizing the Sale of Personal Property

r          Ordinance #06-37 Establishing Cross Connection Control in the Village of Worth

r          Ordinance #06-39 Approving a Subdivision of property and a lot size variance for property located at 10832 S. Ridgeland

r          Ordinance #06-40 Approving a Subdivision of property and a lot size variance for property located at 7129 W. 113th Street

r          Ordinance #06-41 Abolishing the Economic Development Commission

r          Ordinance #06-42 Amending the General Parking prohibition and restrictions regarding vehicles for sale and large vehicles

r          Ordinance #06-43 Amending the schedule of fines and penalties regarding handicapped parking violations

r          Direct the Attorney to prepare the appropriation ordinance reflecting the numbers submitted on the budget labeled I.

r          Direct the attorney to prepare an ordinance regarding a subdivision, variance and square foot variance for the property known as 10748 S. Ridgeland.

 

 

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

 

Trustee Adamski moved seconded by Trustee Alcala to approve ordinance #06-39 regarding a variance and sub division at 10832 S. Ridgeland.  A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustee Keller, Alcala, Werner, and Adamski. Ayes: (4). Nays: Rhein and Hartz  (2). Abstention: (0). Absent: (0) Motion passed.

 

Trustee Adamski moved seconded by Trustee Alcala to approve ordinance #06-40 regarding a lot variance at 7129 W. 113th Street. A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustee, Alcala, Keller, Werner, and Adamski. Ayes: (4). Nays: Rhein  (1). Abstention: Hartz (1). Absent: (0) Motion passed.

 

Trustee Adamski moved seconded by Trustee Alcala to direct the attorney to prepare an ordinance regarding a subdivision and variance for frontage and lot size for 10748 S. Ridgeland.  A roll call vote followed. Ayes Trustee, Alcala, Keller, Werner, and Adamski. Ayes: (4). Nays: Rhein, Hartz (2). Abstention: (0). Absent: (0) Motion passed.

 

Trustee Hartz moved seconded by Trustee Adamski to authorize the Village President to sign the agreement with McGladry and Pullen.  A roll call vote followed. Ayes Trustee, Alcala, Hartz, Keller, Werner, Adamski. Ayes: (5). Nays: Rhein (1). Abstention: (0). Absent: (0) Motion passed.

 

Trustee Werner moved seconded by Trustee Rhein to direct the attorney to prepare the appropriation ordinance reflecting the numbers submitted on the budget labeled 43077I.  A roll call vote followed. Ayes Trustee Keller, Werner, Rhein and President Guzdziol. Ayes: (4). Nays: Alcala, Hartz, Adamski (3). Abstention: (0). Absent: (0) Motion passed.

 

None

 

Resident Jack McGrath turned in a written objection to the proposed TIF for the Village files.

 

Trustee Hartz moved seconded by Trustee Alcala to adjourn to executive session at 10:22 p.m. for the purpose of 2(c)(1) The appointment, employment, 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; and 2(c)(2) Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees. A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustees Rhein, Keller, Alcala, Hartz, Werner and Adamski. Ayes: (6). Nays: (0). Absent: (0). Motion carried.

 

Trustee Alcala moved seconded by Trustee Keller to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 12:30 a.m. A voice vote followed. Motion carried.

 

 

 

 

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Bonnie M. Price

Village Clerk