VILLAGE OF WORTH

MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING

HELD May 2, 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

Economic Development

Beautification Committee

Worth Days Committee

 

ATTORNEY’S REPORT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ESTABLISHMENT OF CONSENT AGENDA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA

 

 

 

 

$1,000 EXPENDITURE FOR WATER’S EDGE

 

 

 

 

AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY DONATION

 

 

 

 

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, and Kevin Werner. Also in attendance at the meeting were Attorney Mathias Delort, Village Clerk Bonnie Price, Police Chief Patrick O’Connor, Fire Chief Gary Swiercz, Superintendent Wayne Demonbreun, and Engineer Cortney Koning

 

Pledge of Allegiance.

 

 

Resident James Doolan stated Public Works redid 114th Place and he is very pleased with the outcome, except a parking spot was removed.  Superintendent Demonbreun stated the parking spot had to be removed to place the shallow storm sewer and catch basin, and the ditch lines had to be contoured and the grass acts as a filter and if that drainage ditch is removed it will not control the flooding in that area.  President Guzdziol stated Trustee Keller will look into this matter and report back next meeting.

 

Resident Jack McGrath stated the mailing he received for the TIF District looked like junk mail, it was not on village stationery.  Mr. McGrath asked for clarification of some items regarding the TIF meeting.

 

Resident Bernadette White, a resident on Home Avenue, stated a builder knock down homes next to her house and built two new homes with basements.  The water was supposed to drain at the corner but the water is draining into her culvert because the slope is not right.  President Guzdziol stated that the builder may have hit the water table and the sump pumps are pumping it out the basement.  President Guzdziol stated that we are aware of the situation and are looking for a remedy.

 

President Guzdziol stated he will attend a “Clean Air” meeting regarding the Cook County recent passage of no smoking laws.

 

President Guzdziol read a list of appointments:

 

Attorney           Robbins, Schwartz, Nicholas, Lifton & Taylor

Prosecutor        Robbins, Schwartz, Nicholas, Lifton & Taylor

Police Chief      Patrick O’Connor

Public Works   Wayne Demonbreun

Fire Chief         Gary Swiercz

Village Collector                       Bonnie Price

Village Engineer                        Robinson Engineering

Code Enforcement Officer        Sue Murawski

Hearing Officer                         John Weimar

Building Commissioner  Bruce Zartler

Building Inspectors                   Mike Marrera, Dan Prychitkyo and

                                                  Gene Meyers

Plumbing Inspector                   Charles Ciolino and Walter Mitchell

Electrical Inspector                   Duane Seitz

Without objection this will remain the consent agenda.

 

Clerk Price stated on the consent agenda is to approve the tag days for the Family Outreach.  Without objection this will remain on the consent agenda.

 

Clerk Price stated on the consent agenda is to approve the tag days for the Naturals softball team.  Without objection this will remain on the consent agenda.

 

Trustee Werner inquired on the increase in requests for tag days.  Trustee Werner commented that we are receiving a lot of requests from organizations outside of Worth and complaints from residents are increasing.  Attorney Delort stated if you ban one you must ban all organizations.

 

Clerk Price stated she received correspondence from the American Legion Auxiliary requesting a $25 donation for Poppy Days. Trustee Werner asked that this item be stricken from the consent agenda and held for a separate vote.

 

Clerk Price stated she has received a request for a block party on June 24, 2006 from the Travis family to close off Depot from 115th Street to 115th Place. Without objection this will remain the consent agenda.

 

Clerk Price stated on the consent agenda is to direct the attorney to prepare an ordinance to sell the 1987 Ford F700 from Public Works.  Without objection this will remain the consent agenda.

 

Clerk Price stated on the consent agenda is to direct the attorney to prepare a resolution to close 111th Street for the Worth Days Parade on September 10, 2006.  Without objection this will remain the consent agenda.

 

 

Trustee Alcala, stated that the Life Safety Committee will meet on May 17, 2006 at 7 p.m.

 

Trustee Alcala submitted the fire report for March 2006.

 

 

Trustee Keller stated the vacation of Oketo Avenue between Southwest Highway and 107th Street is to be heard by the REDB on May 4, 2006.  Trustee Keller recommends the Village drop the request and instead erect a guard rail separating both landowners from Oketo.  Attorney Delort stated the request should stay with the REDB and they should merely state during their meeting that the Village is no longer interested in vacating Oketo.

 

Trustee Keller stated he looked into prices of tents for Water’s Edge.  The tents from New Century are expandable and the longevity of the tents are typically 10-12 years.  The tents that are used at carnivals and fairs are typically up for a week or weekend, our tent would be up for 7-8 months and would only last 4-5 years.  Trustee Keller listed some options that would be needed.  The tent would run approximately $32,000 not including labor.  Trustee Keller presented several options including closing in the patio.  Trustee Keller recommended hiring an architect to look into enclosing the patio and he will return to the Board with three bids.

 

Trustee Keller stated on May 20, 2006 is NiCor’s volunteer day in Worth to assist with Planting Day.

 

Trustee Keller stated he has reviewed the attorney letter regarding illegal cross connection and the Village already has an ordinance in effect for this matter. 

 

Trustee Keller stated on the consent agenda to direct the attorney to prepare an ordinance establishing cross connection control in the Village of Worth.  Superintendent Demonbreun stated this a requirement from the EPA.  Without any objection this will remain on the consent agenda.

 

Trustee Rhein stated she would like to pull an item on the consent agenda for the purchase of equipment for Water’s Edge.  The contract numbers have not been finalized.

 

Trustee Rhein stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the expenditure not to exceed $1,000 for interior decorations and a neon sign for Water’s Edge Clubhouse.  Trustee Werner asked this item to be stricken from the consent agenda and held for separate vote.

 

Trustee Hartz stated May 4, 2006 the REDB will meet regarding four items, two special uses, vacation of Oketo, variance on Ridgeland.

 

Trustee Hartz stated on May 11, 2006 is the continuation hearing for the transfer station request.  Trustee Hartz asked the Board if they would read the minutes from the hearing to keep abreast of the situation.

 

Trustee Werner stated that on the consent agenda is the approval for the bill list in the amount of $242,730.18. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. 

 

Trustee Werner stated residents have contacted him over the years regarding the illegal discharge of fireworks.  Trustee Werner stated he would like to direct the attorney to review and adjust the Village’s ordinance regarding the illegal discharge of fireworks.  Trustee Alcala stated she has not seen a lot of fireworks last year.  Trustee Rhein asked Chief O’Connor what was the response from last year.  Chief O’Connor stated they had between seven and eight calls.  Warnings were issued and fireworks were seized.  Trustee Hartz stated the discharge of fireworks is already a state law and the Police Department has already has enough ammunition to address this problem.

 

Trustee Werner stated there will be a Finance Committee meeting on Monday, May 8, 2006 at 6 p.m. for the 2007 Budget and Golf Course Tax Abatement.  Trustee Werner stated the budget is out of balance and he distributed a packet of his recommendations to close the gap on the budget.  Clerk Price stated she disagreed with a line item for the “Loss of Revenue” from the cell tower leases of $50,000.  Clerk Price stated we may have lost $50,000 in revenue but we receive $430,000 for those leases.

 

In the absence of Trustee Adamski, Trustee Rhein stated on the consent agenda is to approve the expenditure of $6,300 for beautification from the hotel tax fund. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

Attorney Delort stated on the consent agenda is Ordinance #06-22 - An ordinance regarding the vacation of the property located at the South side of 110th Street, adjacent West of 6859 W. 110th Street, and adjacent East of 6901 W. 110th Street and repealing Ordinance #06-08.  Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda.

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Attorney Delort stated on the consent agenda if Ordinance #06-23—An ordinance regarding the vacation of the property located at the North side of Crandall Avenue, adjacent West of 6856 W. Crandall Avenue, and adjacent East of 6910 W. Crandall Avenue and repealing Ordinance #06-02.An ordinance regarding the vacation of the property.  Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

Attorney Delort stated on the consent agenda is Ordinance #06-24—An Ordinance providing for a procedure to be implemented in the case of the Village’s receipt of equal monetary bids for the purchase of certain unused property to be vacated.  Without any objection.  This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

Attorney Delort stated on the consent agenda is Ordinance #06-25—An Ordinance regarding outdoor cafes.

 

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

 

Consent Agenda

May 2, 2006

 

r    Approve regular and executive minutes from April 18 and April 20, 2006.

r    To advise and consent to Village President’s appointments:

o    Attorney       Robbins, Schwartz, Nicholas, Lifton & Taylor

o    Prosecutor   Robbins, Schwartz, Nicholas, Lifton & Taylor

o    Police Chief  Patrick O’Connor

o    Public Works           Wayne Demonbreun

o    Fire Chief                  Gary Swiercz

o    Village Collector       Bonnie Price

o    Village Engineer        Robinson Engineering

o    Code Enforcement Officer    Sue Murawski

o    Hearing Officer         John Weimar

o    Building Commissioner         Bruce Zartler

o    Building Inspectors      Mike Marrera, Dan Prychitkyo and Gene                    Meyers

o    Plumbing Inspector       Charles Ciolino and Walter Mitchell

o    Electrical Inspector        Duane Seitz

r    Approve tag days for Family Outreach Program on June 2 & 3, 2006.

r    Approve tag days for the Naturals Softball team May 6, 12 & 19, 2006

r    Approve the expenditure to American Legion Auxiliary for Poppy Day.

r    Approve the request for a block party on June 24, 2006 from the Travis family they are asking to close Depot from 115th Street to 115th Place.

r    Direct the Attorney to prepare an ordinance to sell the 1987 Ford F700.

r    Direct the Attorney to prepare a resolution to close 111th Street for the Worth Day Parade on September 10, 2006.

r    Direct the Attorney to prepare an ordinance establishing cross connection control in the Village of Worth.

r    Approve the expenditure not to exceed $1,000.00 for interior decorations and a neon sign..

r    Approve the bill list in the amount of $242,730.18.

r    Approve the expenditure of $6,300.00 for beautification from the hotel tax fund.

r    Ordinance 06-22 - An ordinance regarding the vacation of the property located at the South side of 110th Street, adjacent West of 6859 W. 110th Street, and adjacent East of 6901 W. 110th Street and repealing ordinance #06-08

r    Ordinance 06-23 - An ordinance regarding the vacation of the property located at the North side of Crandall Avenue, adjacent West of 6856 W. Crandall Avenue, and adjacent East of 6910 W. Crandall Avenue and repealing ordinance #06-02

r    Ordinance 06-24 - An ordinance providing for a procedure to be implemented in the case of the Village’s receipt of equal monetary bids for the purchase of certain unused property to be vacated

r    Ordinance 06-25 – An ordinance regarding outdoor cafés.

 

Trustee Hartz seconded by Trustee Rhein to approve the consent agenda as adopted. A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustee Alcala, Keller, Rhein, Hartz, Werner and Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Absent: Adamski (1) Motion carried.

 

Trustee Rhein moved seconded by Trustee Keller to approve the expenditure of $1,000.00 for interior decorations and a neon sign for Water’s Edge Golf Club. A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustee Alcala, Keller, Hartz and Rhein Ayes: (4). Nays: Werner  (1). Abstention: (0). Absent: Adamski (1) Motion passed.

 

Trustee Alcala moved seconded by Trustee Keller to approve the expenditure of $25 for a donation for the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary.  A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustee Alcala, Keller, Hartz and Rhein Ayes: (4). Nays: Werner  (1). Abstention: (0). Absent: Adamski (1) Motion passed.

 

Resident Jack McGrath inquired on the costs for advertising in the newsletter.

 

Trustee Rhein moved seconded by Trustee Alcala to adjourn the Regular Meeting at 9:07 p.m. A voice vote followed. Motion carried.

 

 

 

 

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Bonnie M. Price

Village Clerk