VILLAGE OF WORTH
MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING
HELD March 7, 2006
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CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE TIF DISTRICT 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 REDB Hearing Trustee WernerFinancing & Licensing Bill List Trustee Adamski Economic DevelopmentBeautification Committee Worth Days Committee ATTORNEY’S REPORT ESTABLISHMENT OF
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVE CONSENT
AGENDA EXPENDITURE NOT TO
EXCEED $3,900.00 FOR TABLES AND CHAIRS FOR CLUBHOUSE EXPENDITURE NOT TO
EXCEED $25,000.00 FOR REMODELING OF THE CLUBHOUSE BAR ORDINANCE #06-11 CITIZEN’S COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT TO
EXECUTIVE SESSION MOTION ADJOURNMENT |
President Guzdziol called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Roll call indicated that the following trustees were present: 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, Police Chief Patrick O’Connor, Superintendent Wayne Demonbreun, and Building Commissioner Bruce Zartler. Pledge of Allegiance. President Guzdziol stated that Beth Ruhle from Ehlers & Associates is present to discuss the TIF District ordinance. The Village was notified by counsel that residents within 750 feet of the TIF District must be notified. Beth Ruhle is here to discuss the consequences of that error are and what will transpire to rectify this situation. Beth Ruhle stated that the Village must renotify every resident in the TIF District and within 750 feet of the TIF boundary and hold another public hearing as required by law. President Guzdziol stated the timeline for the TIF District will be pushed back and the 45 day waiting period will expire on May 2, 2006. The public hearing will be scheduled on that day at 6:30 p.m. Resident Kevin Kockes inquired on whether the Village would be condemning the houses on 113th Street. President Guzdziol stated that the Board is on record that they are not out for any residential properties. Mr. Kockes stated why not redo the map and take his house out of the TIF? Resident Dennis Ferguson stated that the Board said you had people in the TIF that were in favor of the TIF. Mr. Ferguson stated that he purchased his house so he could look out at the acres of land surrounding his house. After the development he will no longer be able to do it. Resident Mr. Cameron inquired on what exactly the TIF consultant did for this project and how this new development will affect traffic? Resident Roy Uher inquired to the Board if the Board cared whether or not they would want to lose the only park in the neighborhood? Roy Uher read a petition with over 70 signatures from precinct 146 against the TIF District. Resident Diane Lewis questioned the increase in expenditures for Water’s Edge and the amount spent on the line of credit. Trustee Rhein stated we have spent under $30,000. Resident Diane Lewis questioned on whether the Water’s Edge expenditures for renovations will increase profits. President Guzdziol stated the BP Amoco holds Class B liquor license. The license curtails alcohol sales after midnight. BP Amoco has approached the Village to extend the package goods sale until 2 a.m. The gas station across the street from BP Amoco is able to sell liquor until 2 a.m. President Guzdziol stated on the consent agenda to direct the attorney to amend the Class B package liquor license to 2 a.m. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Clerk Price stated the Boy Scout pancake breakfast is March 11th from 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Senior St. Patrick’s Day luncheon is March 16th from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Early voting is being done at the Village Hall. The Ridge Worth Chamber of Commerce will be having their annual Meet the Mayors luncheon on Thursday, March 9th at 11: 30 a.m. Stagg High School Music Boosters will presents Art for the Season, Arts and Crafts Festival on March 25th and 26th. April 8th at the Betty Mattera Recreational Fields, Disney is sponsoring the Jetix Soccer Tournament for kids. The Primary Election is March 21st and the next meeting will be April 4th. In the absence of Trustee Alcala, Trustee Rhein submitted the Fire Report for the month of January. In the absence of Trustee Alcala, Trustee Rhein stated that the Life Safety Committee will meet on March 15th at 7 p.m. Trustee Keller stated that he will send a letter to all residents affected by the Oak Park Avenue project along with a timeline of the project. Trustee Rhein thanked Public Works Superintendent Wayne Demonbreun and Foreman Ed Urban for the wonderful job they did cleaning and repairing Water’s Edge clubhouse. Trustee Rhein stated on the consent agenda is the expenditure to purchase three tables and nine stools not to exceed $3,900 for Water’s Edge. Trustee Werner asked that this item be pulled from the consent agenda and voted on separately. Trustee Rhein stated on the consent agenda is the expenditure not to exceed $25,000 to renovate the bar area at Water’s Edge. Trustee Werner asked that this item be pulled from the consent agenda and voted on separately. Trustee Hartz stated that the REDB met on Thursday, March 2nd for a variance request for 7106 W. 107th Street townhomes. The REDB unanimously approved this request. Trustee Hartz directed the attorney to draw up an ordinance for a variance for a property located at 7106 W. 107th Street. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Hartz stated the next item at the March 2nd REDB meeting was Graff Gardens transfer station request. The meeting was quite long and adjourned to April 6, 2006. Trustee Werner stated that on the consent agenda is the approval for the bill list in the amount of $195,777.35. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Adamski stated the Beautification Committee will meet on Tuesday March 14th. Trustee Adamski stated on the consent agenda is to approve the contract in the amount of $800.00 for Bob West “Elvis”. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Attorney Delort stated on the consent agenda is Ordinance #06-10 amending the Fair Housing Code. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Attorney Delort stated on the consent agenda is Ordinance #06-11 lease purchase agreement for the payment of the backhoe. Trustee Werner asked that this item be pulled from the consent agenda and voted on separately. Trustee Rhein seconded by Trustee Keller to establish the consent agenda. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA March 7, 2006 r Approve regular and executive minutes from February 21, 2006. r
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r Approve the bill list in the amount of $195,777.35. r Approve the expenditure for Bob West “Elvis” in the amount of $800.00. r Ordinance #06-10 – An ordinance amending the Fair Housing Code
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r Direct the Attorney to amend the B Liquor License (package goods) to 2 a.m. r Direct the attorney to prepare an ordinance for a variance at 7106 W. 107th Street to allow for 7 town houses. Trustee Keller seconded by Trustee Hartz to approve the consent agenda as adopted. A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustee Keller, Rhein, Hartz, Werner, Adamski Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Absent: Alcala (1) Motion carried. Trustee Adamski moved seconded by Trustee Keller to approve the expenditure not to exceed $3,900.00 for 3 tables and 9 chairs for the clubhouse. A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustee Adamski, Keller, Hartz, and Rhein Ayes: (4). Nays: Werner (1). Abstention: (0). Absent: Alcala (1) Motion passed. Trustee Rhein moved seconded by Trustee Keller to approve the expenditure not to exceed $25,000.00 for the remodeling of the clubhouse bar A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustee Adamski, Keller, Hartz and Rhein Ayes: (5). Nays: Werner (1). Abstention: (0). Absent: Alcala (1) Motion passed. Trustee Hartz moved seconded by Trustee Rhein to approve ordinance #06-11 – an ordinance of the Village of Worth, authorizing and providing for an installment purchase agreement for the purpose of purchasing a New Holland Model LB75B Backhoe Loader and providing for the issue of $40,000 General Obligation Limited Tax Debt Certificates 2006. A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustee Rhein, Keller, Adamski and Hartz Ayes: (4). Nays: Werner (1). Abstention: (0). Absent: Alcala (1) Motion passed. Building Commissioner Bruce Zartler listed all of the new businesses in Worth, Marathon Gas Station with Dunkin Donuts, BP Amoco, Friends Café, Enchanted Café and Krambo’s Sweet Shoppe. Trustee Hartz moved seconded by Trustee Rhein to adjourn to executive session at 9:15 p.m. for the purpose of compensation of an employee. A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustees Rhein, Keller, Hartz, and Werner. Ayes: (4). Nays: Adamski (1). Absent: Alcala (1). Motion carried. Trustee Rhein moved seconded by Trustee Hartz to direct the attorney to proceed. A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustee Adamski, Hartz, Rhein, Werner and Keller Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Abstention: (0). Absent: Alcala (1) Motion passed. Trustee Adamski moved seconded by Trustee Hartz to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 9:45 p.m. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. _________________________________________ Bonnie M. Price Village Clerk |
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