VILLAGE OF WORTH

MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING

HELD January 16, 2007

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

ROLL CALL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

FIRE CHIEF APPOINTMENT

 

 

 

SWEARING IN CEREMONY

 

CITIZEN’S COMMENTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GOLF COURSE MANAGEMENT PRESENTATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Beautification Committee

Worth Days Committee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ATTORNEY’S REPORT

 

 

 

 

 

ESTABLISHMENT OF CONSENT AGENDA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

 

 

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, Sally Hartz, Kevin Werner and Barb Adamski. Also in attendance at the meeting were Village Clerk Bonnie Price, Attorney Mathias Delort, Building Commissioner Bruce Zartler, Village Engineer Courtney Koning, Police Chief, Patrick O’Connor, Public Works Superintendent, Wayne Demonbreun, Finance Director/Treasurer Barb Maziarek.

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

Trustee Alcala made a motioned seconded by Trustee Hartz to appoint the President’s appointment David Hopkins as Fire Chief. A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustee Alcala, Adamski, Rhein, Werner, Hartz and Keller Ayes: (6). Nays: (0). Absent:  (0) Motion carried.

 

Clerk Price swore in Fire Chief David Hopkins.

 

Resident Jack Boehm inquired on whether Chicago Ridge Park District is paying the same permit fees as private contractors for the construction of Golf Fore.  Commissioner Zartler stated yes.

 

Resident Mrs. Magic questioned whether the police and fire departments would take care of the new Chicago Ridge Golf Fore.  President Guzdziol stated yes.

 

President Guzdziol introduced Bill Rehanek of Billy Caspar Golf. 

 

Bill Rehanek stated the proposal from Billy Caspar Golf entails the management of the golf course for the next two years.  President Guzdziol stated he would like to entertain a new management company.  Trustee Rhein stated the golf course committee was once again not notified of any meeting with Billy Caspar Golf.  Trustee Rhein stated the numbers for the golf course are down this year because of some weather factors.  Trustee Rhein stated she believes that Kemper Sports is doing a good job as Water’s Edge and will find a suitable replacement for Steve Dell.  President Guzdziol questioned what incentive Kemper Sports had to do a better job.  Trustee Rhein questioned Bill Rehanek on the outlay of cash reserve needed to improve George Dunne Golf Courses.  Bill Rehanek stated $400,000.  Trustee Keller stated that once again President Guzdziol failed to notify the Golf Course Committee of the Billy Caspar Golf presentation and he is disappointed in President Guzdziol’s communication skills.  Trustee Keller stated he would like to go out to bid for the management of the golf course, it is part of the Village’s purchasing policy.  Trustee Rhein stated she has a problem with the way Billy Casper Golf’s proposal was brought to the Board.  Trustee Alcala questioned Attorney Delort what would happen to our contract with Kemper if the Board decided to go with Billy Caspar Golf?  Attorney Delort stated the Board must have just cause to cancel the contract, not just a better price, and the purchasing policy does include policies for bidding out management contracts.  Attorney Delort stated the Board cannot take any action or poll the Board on this subject because it is not on the consent agenda.  Trustee Hartz questioned Bill Rehanek if the George Dunne courses were in a similar condition as Water’s Edge?  Bill Rehanek stated there are similarities.  Trustee Werner stated his opinion of Kemper Sports is very high and the problem with the golf course is not the management company but the original deal that was struck when the golf course was built.  Trustee Werner questioned President Guzdziol on how confident he is that the MWRD would consider Billy Caspar Golf to purchase the lease from the Village?  Trustee Rhein stated Kemper Sports was promised an answer after tonight’s meeting on whether they should continue a nationwide search for the new general manager.  Trustee Keller questioned whether Billy Caspar Golf had any experience managing a course built on bio-solids?  Bill Rehanek stated no.  President Guzdziol inquired on whether the Golf Course Committee can meet on Tuesday, January 30th at 7 p.m.?  Yes, but Trustee Rhein stated there are many questions that still have to be answered, financial and legal.  Attorney Delort stated there are some legal and financial issues that must be addressed prior to a meeting of the golf course committee.

 

President Guzdziol read the resignation letter from Rose Sorci of the Senior Citizens Committee. 

 

President Guzdziol stated if the Village does not pass a clean air ordinance, the Village will be under Cook County’s ordinance.  President Guzdziol stated he brokered a meeting with all of the affected business owners regarding smoking.  The Board must give the Attorney some direction.  Trustee Werner stated the smoking ban passed in neighboring communities has been disastrous on business. 

 

Trustee Werner stated he would like to direct the attorney to prepare an ordinance to allow businesses to keep the status quo and opt out of Cook County ordinance.  Without any objection.  This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

 

Clerk Price stated on the consent agenda is the approval to accept the bid from Eclipse Awning in the amount $5,650 for the awning for the Village Hall.  Clerk Price stated three bids were acquired and Eclipse Awning was the lowest bidder.  Trustee Werner inquired on whether this was a budgeted item.  Clerk Price stated this was not a budgeted item.  Trustee Werner asked for this item be pulled from the consent agenda and held for separate vote.  Trustee Keller stated he spoke with Public Works Assistant Superintendent Ed Urban stated the awning company stated the awning was constructed incorrectly. 

 

Clerk Price stated business licenses are due January 31st and Graff Gardens and Furry Friends both have outstanding invoices due to the Village.  Clerk Price asked the Board if they wished to issue the business license or deny the business licenses.  Attorney Delort stated he is comfortable with Clerk Price sending our letters notifying the businesses of past due invoices and ticket the business for failure to make payments. 

 

Clerk Price stated the Village is in receipt of an application for trailers and tents for retail sales.  Attorney Delort stated vendors can not sell things under a portable shack.  Trustee Keller stated these items should be banned completely because there is no benefit to the residents.  Trustee Werner agreed.  The consensus of the Board is to leave the ordinance intact.  Clerk Price will send Building Commissioner Zartler to shut them down tomorrow.

 

 

Trustee Alcala stated the Life Safety Committee will meet February 7, 2007. 

 

Trustee Alcala stated the Police Department will be going out to bid for the construction of a breakroom in the basement.

 

Trustee Alcala stated she would like to direct the attorney to amend Village Code 10-4-10 regarding damage to public property.  Trustee Alcala stated the amendment would allow the Village to charge for Village property damage.

 

Trustee Keller stated the water was tested in December and is safe for consumption.

 

Trustee Keller stated the Village had four water main breaks in December.

 

Trustee Keller stated he is working with Superintendent Demonbreun to secure three bids for emergency work on the water transmission line.

 

Trustee Rhein questioned Attorney Delort on whether a Trustee had to FOI requested reports from department heads?  Attorney Delort stated Trustees are allowed to view any record the Village.  Trustee Keller asked Attorney Delort to comment on the memo from President Guzdziol regarding requests for information.  Attorney Delort stated he has seen policies from surrounding towns.  President Guzdziol stated no Trustees work as an individual and should not give direction to department heads. 

 

Trustee Hartz stated the nuisance ordinance is still being tweaked.

 

Trustee Hartz stated there is a REDB meeting on February 1, 2007 at 7 p.m.

 

Trustee Keller asked Trustee Hartz for an update on Paul Supply.  Trustee Hartz asked Chief O’Connor for an update on Paul Supply.  Chief O’Connor stated the contractor has applied for an expedited waiver on the demolition permit from the County because there are no standing walls.  Attorney Delort stated the Village can write tickets on the building for the condition of the building.

 

Clerk Price asked Trustee Hartz about the zoning problem on 110th Street.  Attorney Delort stated the zoning map cannot be changed without documentation just because the Board thinks it is wrong. 

 

Trustee Werner stated on the consent agenda is the approval for the bill list in the amount of $175,155.79. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda.  Trustee Keller asked which Trustee was responsible for ordering the Christmas decorations.  Trustee Adamski stated she ordered the decorations.  Trustee Keller questioned the amount spent on the decorations and the amount approved and asked Trustee Adamski to have the totals available for next meeting.  Trustee Keller inquired if the bill has been paid for the pants from the police department?  Trustee Keller stated for the record that he disagrees with paying for the pants because it is not in the clerical union contract.  Trustee Keller stated he would like the bill list pulled from the consent and held for separate vote.

 

Trustee Werner publicly thanked Finance Director Maziarek for the financial reports received.

 

Trustee Adamski stated on the consent agenda is the approval to accept the bid from Wilson Rental in the amount of $2,684 for restrooms for Worth Days.  Without any objection.  This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

Trustee Adamski stated on the consent agenda is the approval to accept the bid from Chicago Party Rental in the amount of $4,294 for tents for Worth Days.  Without any objection.  This will remain on the consent agenda

 

Trustee Keller asked Trustee Adamski if there was a date chosen for Planting Day. 

 

Attorney Delort stated on the consent agenda is the approval of Ordinance 07-02 an Ordinance placing a referendum on the April 12, 2007 general election ballot regarding imposing a non-home rule sales tax rate in the Village of Worth. Without any objection.  This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

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

 

Consent Agenda

January 16, 2007

 

 

r    Approve regular minutes from January 2, 2007.

r    To accept with regret the resignation of Rose Sorci from the Senior Commission

r    To advise and consent to Village President’s appointment of David Hopkins for fire chief. Voted on separately motion carried.

r    To accept the bid from Eclipse Awning in the amount of $5,650.00 for the awning for the Village Hall. Voted on separately motion carried.

r    Approve the bill list in the amount of $175,237.69. Voted on separately motion carried.

r    Approve the December 2006 payroll in the amount of $293,856.60

r    To accept the bid from Wilson Rental in the amount of $2,684.00 for Restrooms for Worth Days

r    To accept the bid from Chicago Party Rental in the amount of $4,294.00 for Tents for Worth Days

r    To approve Ordinance 07-02 an Ordinance placing a referendum on the April 17, 2007 general election ballot regarding imposing a non-home rule sales tax rate in the Village of Worth.

r    Direct the Attorney to prepare a clean air ordinance to allow businesses to keep the status quo and opt out of Cook County Ordinance

r    Direct the Attorney to amend Village Code 10-4-10 regarding damage to public property

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

 

Trustee Keller questioned President Guzdziol on the outcome of the electric supplier.  President Guzdziol stated we choose NIMEC.  President Guzdziol stated he will forward a copy of the contract to Trustee Keller.  Clerk Price asked Attorney Delort if this item was not placed on the consent agenda how can the agreement be signed by the President?  Attorney Delort stated it must be on the consent agenda.

Trustee Werner made a motion seconded by Trustee Hartz to approve the bill list in the amount of $175,237.69.  A roll call followed. Trustee Werner, Hartz, Alcala, and Adamski Ayes (4) Nays:  Trustee Keller and Rhein (2) Absent (0) Motion carried.

 

Trustee Rhein made a motion seconded by Trustee Adamski to accept the bid from Eclipse Awning in the amount of $5,650 for the awning for the Village Hall.  A roll call followed. Trustee Rhein, Keller, Werner, Hartz, Alcala, Adamski  Ayes (5) Nays:(0) Abstain: Werner (1) Motion carried.

 

Trustee Adamski left the meeting at 9:57 p.m.

 

Trustee Rhein moved seconded by Trustee Alcala to adjourn to executive session at 10:10 p.m. for the purpose of 2(c)(1) the appointment, of specific employees of the public body.  A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustees Rhein, Keller, Hartz, Werner and Alcala. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Absent: Adamski (1). Motion carried.

 

Resident Jack Boehm stated he is pleased with the direction of the Village Board and any Trustee that does not consider options to relieve the Village of its debt obligations is guilty of maleficence.

 

Resident Mrs. Magic questioned when she would receive compensation for her plumbing problems.

 

Resident Ted Wozek stated the parking lot at Fairplay is terrible.  President Guzdziol stated Fairplay had discussed expanding that would take care of the drainage and parking issues.

 

Trustee Alcala moved seconded by Trustee Hartz to amend the salary ordinance.  A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustees Rhein, Keller, Hartz, Werner and Alcala. Ayes: (5). Nays: (0). Absent: Adamski (1). Motion carried.

 

Resident Jack McGrath stated the contractor on Ridgeland has damaged residents property and knocked down 50 feet of a 5 foot fence.  Mr. McGrath stated the Code Enforcement Officer took pictures of the wrong location and there are also issues with the foundation.  President Guzdziol stated the Building Commissioner is aware of these problems. 

 

Trustee Alcala moved seconded by Trustee Hartz to adjourn the regular meeting at 10:40 p.m.  A voice vote followed. Motion carried.

 

 

 

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Bonnie M. Price, CMC

Village Clerk

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