VILLAGE OF WORTH
MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING
HELD July 10, 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 6830 W. 114th
PLACE 6820 W. 112th
PLACE EHLERS AGREEMENT CITIZEN’S COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT TO
EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNMENT |
President Guzdziol
called the meeting to order at 7 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, Village Engineer Cortney Koning, and Fire Chief David Hopkins and Police Chief John Carpino. Pledge of Allegiance Marsha Muscio, the property owner for 10959 S. Harlem, went in front of the REDB for a zoning change and was denied. Ms. Muscio stated the Village should not renew the business license for Friends Café due to the problems in their business. Friends Café is very loud and disruptive to the neighborhood. President Guzdziol questioned Chief Carpino whether there have been any police reports filed on the business. Chief Carpino stated he has received one compliant regarding Friends Café. Commissioner Zartler stated he spoke with the business owners regarding loud music from cars in the parking lot. Ms. Muscio stated there was a robbery at the liquor store and thought there was a gun used. Chief Carpino stated the perpetrator had a gun but did not use it. Ms. Muscio stated it would be very hard to sell a home on Harlem Avenue it is a very busy street. The sales and property tax that a strip mall would generate would be beneficial to the village and the strip mall would be a sound barrier to the neighboring homes. Resident Joanne Chicoine stated the property owner of 10959 S. Harlem harassed her and her family and later in the afternoon returned to her property and bribed her with $5,000. Resident Dwayne Fox stated the proposed zoning change for 10959 S. Harlem is spot zoning and hinder property values for residential property owners. Mr. Fox stated he moved his family to Worth because it is a family friendly orientated village. Resident Diane Chicoine stated she doesn’t want another strip mall and all the residents of the block are in attendance at this meeting are in concurrence. Ms. Chicoine stated her neighbor Mr. Madrigal was also bribed with $5,000. Bob Bogus stated he lives across the street from Friends Café and had not had any problems until the business opened. Since then he has had his hubcaps stolen and is constantly picking up cans and bottles in his yard. Jack McGrath stated at the last meeting a discussion was had regarding the Ehlers budget for the TIF district. Mr. McGrath stated the budget was $43 million, President Guzdziol stated that Mr. Mc Grath was using an incorrect figure Mr. Mc Grath stated that the correct figure is $42.5 million. Mr. McGrath states this is a large amount of money. President Guzdziol stated Tidal Wave Car Wash and Titan Auto Sales has requested a Class 8 Real Estate Tax Incentive from Cook County for the property located at 112th and Harlem. President Guzdziol stated on the consent agenda is the approval to authorize the Village President to sign the agreement with Ehlers & Associates. Trustee Keller asked how much year to date has the Village spent with Ehlers? Trustee Keller asked that item be pulled from consent agenda and held for separate vote. President Guzdziol stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the appointment of Michael F. Carroll as Hearing Officer. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. President Guzdziol asked the Board to review the engineering firm proposals and be ready at the next board meeting to vote on this item. President Guzdziol stated on the consent agenda is the approval of Ordinance #07-17 adding section 11-1-5, traffic control devices and signs to title 11, traffic regulations of the Worth Municipal Code. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Rhein asked what does this ordinance contain? Attorney Cainkar stated in the future, if the Board wants to add or remove a stop sign the entire ordinance would not have to be changed. Trustee Keller stated who would be the official keeper of the record of stop signs? President Guzdziol stated Chief Carpino would keep the list. Trustee Werner questioned whether a business owner has paid for a water meter on a fire hydrant? President Guzdziol stated as of today it is not resolved. Clerk Price stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the request from Michelle Okrzesik to close Natchez from 115th Street to 116th Street on July 28. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Alcala stated the next Life Safety meeting is July 18th. Trustee Alcala stated she would like to direct the attorney to amend the ordinance regarding the ICC and Life Safety Codes. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Alcala stated on the consent agenda is the approval the expenditure from the DEA confiscated fund for purchasing an SUV for $35,000 and equipment and two new Crown Victoria squads at a cost of $20,362 each. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Keller stated Water’s Edge is doing very well, the revenue is $20,000 over budget and the weather has been holding out for the course. The new fountain and the parking lot lights have been installed. Trustee Keller passed out the new menu for the golf course. Trustee Rhein questioned Attorney Cainkar whether the beautification committee needed an agenda and minutes. Attorney Cainkar stated yes. Trustee Rhein stated she would cancel the beautification meeting for tomorrow. Trustee Adamski stated the REDB met on July 5, 2007 regarding the change in zoning from B-1 to R-1 for a property commonly known as 6728 W. 111th Place and the board voted unanimously yes to change the zoning. Trustee Adamski stated the REDB heard the petition for two subdivisions at 6830 W. 114th Place and 6820 W. 112th Place and the board voted unanimously yes to allow the variances. Trustee Rhein asked that these items be voted on separately. Trustee Werner stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the bill list in the amount of $166,796.99. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Rhein questioned the charge for the oil change for the Denali and questioned why Public Works can’t perform the oil changes. President Guzdziol stated Public Works would have to purchase all the supplies. President Guzdziol asked Trustee Kats to research this topic and return to the Board. Trustee Werner stated the budget is completed and the Finance Committee will hold a budget meeting on July 19th at 6:30 p.m. to answer any questions. Trustee Werner stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the June payroll in the amount of $299,191.19. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda Trustee Kats submitted the water report for June and the water is safe for consumption. Trustee Rhein seconded by Trustee Adamski to establish the consent agenda. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. Consent Agenda July 10, 2007 r Approve the regular meeting minutes from, June 19, 2007 r To advise and consent to Village President’s appointment of Michael F. Carroll to Hearing Officer r Approve ordinance 07-17 Adding section 11-1-5, traffic control devices and signs to title 11, traffic regulations, of the Worth Municipal Code
r Approve the closing of Natchez from 115th Street to 116th for a block party on July 28.
r Approve the expenditure from the DEA fund for purchasing an SUV in the amount of $25,000 and equipment for three vehicles not to exceed $35,000.00. r Approve the bill list in the amount of $166,796.99 r Approve the June payroll in the amount of $299,191.19 r Direct the Attorney to amend the village code 9-2-1 from the 2003 to the 2006 Fire Safety, 9-2-5 from 1994 to 2006 Life Safety and the building from 2003 to 2006 r Direct the attorney to prepare a map amendment to change zoning from B-1, restricted retail, to R-1, single family, for the property commonly known as 6728 W. 111th Place r To agree with the recommendation of the REDB to deny the map amendment to change the zoning from R-1 to B-1 on the property commonly known as 10959 S. Harlem Trustee Rhein seconded by Trustee Keller 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. Trustee Adamski seconded by Trustee Alcala to direct the attorney to prepare an ordinance approving the subdivision at 6830 W. 114th Place. A roll call followed. Ayes: Trustee Alcala, Keller, Kats, Adamski, and Werner (5). Nays: Trustee Rhein (1). Absent (0). Motion carried. Trustee Adamski seconded by Trustee Alcala to direct the attorney to prepare an ordinance approving the subdivision at 6820 W. 112th Place. A roll call followed. Ayes: Trustee Alcala, Keller, Kats, Adamski, and Werner (5). Nays: Trustee Rhein (1). Absent (0). Motion carried. Trustee Adamski seconded by Trustee Alcala to authorize the Village President to sign the Ehlers Agreement. A roll call followed. Ayes: Trustee Alcala, Kats, Adamski, and Werner (4). Nays: Trustee Keller and Rhein (2). Absent (0). Motion carried. Trustee Keller asked if the billboard at 112th and Harlem is being replaced. Commissioner Zartler stated yes. Resident Joanne Roberts asked the Board if the weeds could be cut down on 115th Place east of Harlem and sprayed for mosquitoes. Resident Dan Feltz asked what the status of Lode Drive is? The Village is not cutting the weeds down, the posts are pulling out and the Village is not replacing them. The Village had a meeting a month ago regarding parking issues and the Village has not done anything. President Guzdziol stated Superintendent Demonbreun is not in attendance at this meeting and to call the Village Hall during the day for your answers. Mr. Feltz stated he rides his bicycle throughout the Village and sees many instances where people are not obeying the law. President Guzdziol stated we do what we can when we see it. Mr. Feltz stated the Village gave the residents on Lode Drive with no fence until July 1st to put up a fence. It is now July 10th and there is still no fence and the in ground pool has no water in it. What happens if the police are chasing someone and falls in the pool? Someone will die. Mr. Feltz stated this neighbor has not had a fence since September that is a violation of the ordinance. President Guzdziol stated this is not the place to talk about an ordinance change. Resident Joanne Chicoine stated she is handicapped and wants to know when the Village Hall is going to install electronic doors? President Guzdziol stated the Village has not budgeted for that item and we are not in violation of the ADA. Ms. Chicoine stated she has been waiting a very long time for handicapped parking sign in front of her house. President Guzdziol stated he will defer this matter to Chief Carpino. Trustee Keller asked President Guzdziol if a ticket could be issued everyday to the resident with a pool and no fence? President Guzdziol stated he would speak with the Code Enforcement Officer. Matt Hogan stated questioned whether you need a fence in a construction site around a hole? Trustee Adamski seconded by Trustee Alcala to adjourn to executive session for the purpose of negotiations at 8:49 p.m. Trustee Adamski moved seconded by Trustee Kats to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:30 p.m. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. ________________________________________ Bonnie M. Price, CMC Village Clerk |
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