VILLAGE OF WORTH
MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING
HELD August 21, 2007
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CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE CITIZEN’S COMMENTS PRESIDENT’S REPORT CLERK’S REPORT TRUSTEE’S REPORT Trustee Alcala Police & FireLucas Berg Pit
Commission Trustee Keller Golf Course Public Works Trustee Rhein Beautification & Worth DaysGolf Course Trustee Adamski Building &
Zoning Beautification
& Worth Days Trustee Werner Financing &
Licensing Building &
Zoning Trustee Kats Public Works Police &
Fire ESTABLISHMENT OF
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVE CONSENT
AGENDA CITIZEN’S COMMENTS ADJOURN TO
EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNMENT |
President Guzdziol
called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. Roll call indicated that the following trustees were present: Becky Alcala, Mary Rhein, Kevin Werner and Pete Kats. Also in attendance at the meeting were Village Clerk Bonnie Price, Attorney Mike Cainkar, Finance Director Barb Maziarek, Public Works Superintendent Wayne Demonbreun, Village Engineer Cortney Koning, Police Chief John Carpino and Fire Chief David Hopkins. Pledge of Allegiance Nick Stathopoulos questioned how the Public Works salaries are paid from which fund? Jim Boardman questioned why motorists are allowed to block intersections on Harlem Avenue during a red light? This is not a new concept it is a state law. Chief Carpino stated he has meet with vendors regarding cameras on target intersections and the fine will be $90. Mr. Boardman stated 111th and Columbus Drive is one of the worst. Terry Beverly stated what has to be done to outlaw cars with loud music. Chief Carpino stated he is investigating and will be updating the ordinances for disorderly conduct to be heard in our local court. Dee Woods stated she is very impressed with the volunteers assisting in the construction of the waterfall on 115th and Harlem. Debbie Mix thanked the Board for their assistance with the one way and parking issues on Lode Drive. Ted Wozek stated the light 113th Place and New England goes on and off. Superintendent Demonbreun stated the light is fixed. Jack McGrath questioned President Guzdziol on Ordinance 07-28 and 07-29. Attorney Cainkar stated Ordinance 07-29 is updated to reflect liquor hearings to be heard locally and the updating of the BYOB issue. Attorney Cainkar stated the Village is essentially adopting the state laws. President Guzdziol stated on the consent agenda is the approval of Ordinance #07-28 Approving a special use for an automobile car wash for the property located at 11201 S. Harlem Avenue, Worth, Illinois. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. President Guzdziol stated on the consent agenda is the approval of Ordinance #07-29 Amending title 3, business regulations, chapter 6 liquor regulations, of the Worth Municipal Code. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Clerk Price stated on the consent agenda is the ratification of the clerical union and authorize President Guzdziol and Clerk Price to sign the clerical union contract. Clerk Price stated the SEIU clerical union contract was ratified by the union members on August 14, 2007. Trustee Werner requested this item be stricken from the consent agenda and held for separate vote. Clerk
Price stated on the consent agenda is the approval of tag days for Worth
Professional Firefighters Union IAFF Local 3259 on August 22 and 29,
2007. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Alcala stated neighbor watch program meetings will begin soon and the meeting dates and zones are posted on the website. Trustee Alcala stated work is completed on the firehouse removing the hose tower and tuckpointing. This work was completed with grant money. In the absence of Trustee Keller, Trustee Rhein pulled the award of the bids for the asphalting and seal coating from the consent agenda. Trustee Rhein stated work is continuing on the waterfall on 115th and Harlem. In the absence of Trustee Adamski, Trustee Werner stated an REDB meeting is scheduled for September 6, 2007 for a request to change the zoning from B-1 to B-2 to operate a used car dealership for property commonly known as 11330 S. Harlem and a request for a special use to allow a beer garden in B-1 zoning district for property known as 6906-08 W. 111th Street. Trustee Werner stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the bill list in the amount of $147,867.14. Trustee Rhein questioned the bill from Garfield Construction regarding the work done at the firehouse that was considerably above the quote. Chief Hopkins stated the work was more entailed than originally specified. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Kats stated the water has been tested and is safe for consumption. Trustee Kats stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the request for closing the entire block Rutherford from 109th Street to 110th Street on September 15, 2007. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Rhein seconded by Trustee Alcala to establish the consent agenda. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. Consent Agenda August 21, 2007 r Approve the special meeting minutes from August 2, and the regular meeting minutes from, August 7, 2007
r Approve tag days for Worth Professional Firefighters Union IAFF Local 3259 August 22 & 29 r Approve the bill list in the amount of $147,867.14 r Approve ordinance #07-28 Approving a special use for an automobile car wash for the property located at 11201 S. Harlem Avenue, Worth, Illinois r Approve ordinance #07-29 Amending title 3, business regulations, chapter 6 liquor regulations, of the Worth Municipal Code r Approve the request for closing Rutherford from 109th Street to 110th Street on September 15, 2007 for a block party Trustee Rhein seconded by Trustee Alcala to approve the consent agenda as adopted. A roll call followed. Ayes: Trustee Alcala, Kats, Werner and Rhein (4). Nays: (0). Absent: Trustee Keller and Adamski (2). Motion carried. None Trustee Kats motioned seconded by Trustee Rhein to adjourn to executive session at 7:46 p.m. for the purpose of negotiations. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. Trustee Rhein motioned seconded by Trustee Kats to approve the ratification of the clerical union and authorize President Guzdziol and Clerk Price to sign the clerical union contract. A roll call followed. Ayes: Trustee Alcala, Kats, Werner, Rhein and President Guzdziol (4). Nays: Trustee Werner (1). Absent: Trustee Keller and Adamski (2). Motion carried. Trustee Alcala moved seconded by Trustee Keller to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:07 p.m. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. ________________________________________ Bonnie M. Price, CMC Village Clerk |
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