VILLAGE OF WORTH
MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING
HELD August 7, 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 ADJOURNMENT |
President Guzdziol
called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. Roll call indicated that the following trustees were present: Becky Alcala, Randy Keller, Mary Rhein, Barb Adamski, Kevin Werner and Pete Kats. Also in attendance at the meeting were Village Clerk Bonnie Price, Attorney Vince Cainkar, Finance Director Barb Maziarek, Building Commissioner Bruce Zartler, Public Works Superintendent Wayne Demonbreun, Police Chief John Carpino and Fire Chief David Hopkins. Pledge of Allegiance Dr. Lopez, owner of the property located at 11315 S. Harlem, stated the REDB voted twice to deny the zoning change on 11301 S. Harlem. Dr. Lopez stated he feels that number of petitions received by the Village against the zoning change to say the residents do not want this development. Al Buitenwerf questioned the safety of the property surrounding the proposed car dealership and stated that is the only school crossing between 111th and 115th Streets. Mr. Buitenwerf stated the Board must think of the character of Worth. Dwayne Fox stated his opposition to the proposed zoning change on the property located at 11301 S. Harlem. Rocco Carioto stated the Village is not home rule and the Board should bring back the Economic Development Board to address the issues of bringing different businesses to Worth. Dr. Lopez stated he does not believe that changing a variance will not attract more upscale businesses. The Village should not settle for less. President Guzdziol stated AT&T is installing devices in town to offer voice over internet and on demand TV that will be lower cost than Comcast. President Guzdziol spoke to the Board regarding the façade program to nurture the businesses to improve the business environment. No report. Trustee Alcala stated there is a Life Safety Committee meeting on August 15, 2007. Trustee Alcala submitted the fire report for July 2007. Trustee Alcala stated work has begun on the firehouse, removing the hose tower and tuckpointing. This work is being completed with grant money. Trustee Alcala stated phase one of the basement has been completed. Trustee Keller stated he submitted to the Board for their review a spreadsheet of square footage and costs to seal coat and stripe various Village owned parking lots. Trustee Keller stated the summer help for Public Works is currently paid $7 per hour and the minimum wage is $7.50 per hour after 90 days. Trustee Keller stated he would like to prepare an ordinance to pay the summer help $7.50 per hour. Trustee Werner questioned how many people does this affect and how much are they making an hour? Trustee Keller made a motion seconded by Trustee Adamski to pay the summer help $7.50 effective July 1, 2007. A roll call followed. Ayes: Trustee Keller, Kats, Adamski, and Rhein (4). Nays: Trustee Alcala and Werner (2). Absent (0). Motion carried. Trustee Rhein stated Worth Days is September 6-9, 2007. Trustee Rhein stated working is continuing on the waterfall on 115th and Harlem. Trustee Adamski stated the REDB met on July 5, 2007 regarding the special use permit to allow a car dealership in a B-1 District at the property commonly known as 11301 S. Harlem. Trustee Adamski seconded by Trustee Rhein to accept the recommendation of the REDB not to grant the special use permit to allow a car dealership in a B-1 district at the property commonly known as 11301 S. Harlem. A roll call followed. Ayes: Trustee Alcala, Keller, Kats, Adamski, and Rhein (5). Nays: Trustee Werner (1). Absent (0). Motion carried. Trustee Adamski stated the REDB heard a petition on August 2, 2007 for a special use to operate a detail shop and service station for vehicles in a B-2 zoning district for a property commonly known as 11201 S. Harlem Avenue. Trustee Adamski seconded by Trustee Alcala to accept the recommendation of the REDB to grant the special use permit to allow a car dealership in a B-2 district at the property commonly known as 11201 S. Harlem. A roll call followed. Ayes: Trustee Alcala, Keller, Kats, Adamski, Werner and Rhein (6). Nays: (0). Absent (0). Motion carried. Trustee Werner stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the bill list in the amount of $202,073.83. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Keller questioned if the bill from Sid’s was being paid out of Metra funds? Clerk Price stated yes. No report. Trustee Adamski seconded by Trustee Alcala to establish the consent agenda. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. Consent Agenda August 7, 2007 r Approve the regular and executive meeting minutes from, July 24, 2007 r Approve the bill list in the amount of $202,073.83 Trustee Alcala seconded by Trustee Adamski to approve the consent agenda as adopted. A roll call followed. Ayes: Trustee Alcala, Keller, Kats, Adamski, Werner and Rhein (6). Nays: (0). Absent (0). Motion carried. President Guzdziol stated the TIF meeting scheduled for August 14, 2007 has been cancelled. Dr. Lopez thanked the Board for denying the special use permit for 113th and Harlem. Al Buitenwerf also thanked the Board for denying the special use permit for 113th and Harlem. Rocco Carioto stated the facade project is a great idea but the sign ordinance needs to be reviewed. Jack McGrath stated he called the Village Hall two weeks ago regarding the condition of the property at 11055 S. Nagle and questioned whether tickets are issued every day. President Guzdziol stated tickets have been issued. Trustee Adamski left the meeting at 8:08 p.m. Trustee Alcala moved seconded by Trustee Keller to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:12 p.m. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. ________________________________________ Bonnie M. Price, CMC Village Clerk |
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