VILLAGE OF WORTH

MINUTES OF THE MAY 15, 2007

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

ROLL CALL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 Werner

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SWEARING IN CEREMONY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CITIZEN’S COMMENTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

President Guzdziol called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m.

 

Roll call indicated that the following trustees were present: Randy Keller, Becky Alcala, Pete Kats, Barb Adamski, Kevin Werner and Mary Rhein.  Also in attendance at the meeting were Village Clerk Bonnie Price, Attorney Paul Stephanides, Finance Director Barb Maziarek, Wayne Demonbreun, Public Works Superintendent and Building Commissioner Bruce Zartler and Fire Chief David Hopkins.

 

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President Guzdziol stated he has received a request from Mr. Biondi to update the Village’s ADA compliance plan and the Village does not have a formal document.  President Guzdziol asked the Board members to review the plan in the Board packets. 

 

President Guzdziol read a proclamation for Marrs Meyer American Legion Poppy Day.

 

President Guzdziol stated on the consent agenda is Ordinance #07-16 to decrease the number of Class E liquor license.  Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

President Guzdziol stated that on the consent agenda is to approve the appointments as follows.

Attorney - Law Office of Louis F. Cainkar, Ltd.

Prosecutor - The Honorable William Aukstik

Municipal Hearing Officer - John Weimar, Attorney at Law

Police Chief - John M. Carpino

Village Engineer - Robinson Engineering

Building Commissioner - Bruce Zartler

Building Inspectors -Gene Meyers, Dan Prychitko & Mike Marrera

Plumbing Inspector - Charles Ciolino and Walter Mitchell

Electrical Inspector - Duane Seitz

HVAC Inspector - Al Schicht and Charles Everett

 

Trustee Keller asked the appointment of Attorney, Prosecutor and Engineer be stricken from the consent agenda and held for separate vote.

 

President Guzdziol stated that he would like to maintain using Roberts Rules of Order.  Without any objection. This will be placed on the consent agenda.

 

Clerk Price stated that on the consent agenda is to approve You Can Make It Tag Days for June 17-19, 2007

 

Clerk Price read the official results from the referendum for the increase in sales tax.

 

President Guzdziol assigned his committee assignments as follows:

Police & Fire – Alcala /Kats

Public Works – Kats/Keller

Golf Course –Keller/Rhein

Building & Zoning –Adamski/Werner

Finance & Licensing – Werner/Alcala

Beautification & Worth Days– Rhein/Adamski

 

Trustee Rhein stated the Village codebook does not include any ordinances that include Beautification and Worth Days as a committees.  Clerk Price stated the ordinance should be amended to reflect that committee.  President Guzdziol directed the attorney to amend the standing committee assignments to include Worth Days and Beautification. 

 

 

Trustee Alcala stated the flags are at half mast to commerate National Police Officer Day.

 

Trustee Alcala submitted the Fire Report for April.

 

Trustee Alcala stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the agreement with Efficient Billing Systems for ambulance billing.  Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

Trustee Alcala stated a traffic study is being done for the intersection at 114th and Octavia regarding a possible stop sign. 

 

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

 

Trustee Keller stated on the consent agenda is the approval of Resolution #07-06 Expenditure of MFT funds for Maintenance Projects 2007-2008.  Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

Trustee Keller stated all stop signs and parking issues will be redirected to Trustee Alcala for Police Department study first. 

 

Trustee Rhein stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the 2007-2008 Water’s Edge budget as amended.  Trustee Adamski stated that she has talked to residents and they know they are going to pay for the Water’s Edge Golf Course. Trustee Werner stated that the Village will have a difficult task at balancing the budget with Water’s Edge running a deficit of over $500,000.  Finance Director Maziarek stated she is uncomfortable with the amount of the bond payments for Water’s Edge.  President Guzdziol stated there is a line where you have to stop cutting.  Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

Trustee Rhein stated the restaurant is open and the course is doing well.

 

Trustee Werner stated the REDB had a hearing on May 3, 2007 regarding vacating the property on New England between Crandall and 110th Street.  Trustee Werner directed the attorney to prepare an ordinance regarding vacating the property on New England between Crandall and 110th Street.

 

Trustee Werner stated on the consent agenda is the approval for the bill list in the amount of $64,777.83.  Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. 

 

Trustee Werner stated he would like the business license applications to come in front of the board.  President Guzdziol stated there is little legal action the Board can take to not approve business licenses.

 

Trustee Werner questioned what the interest rate is for the Series 2007 Note?  Finance Director Maziarek stated 1% over prime.

 

President Guzdziol stated the Board will change the committee assignments to include Beautification and Worth Days.  Trustee Rhein stated that committee is not listed in the ordinance book. Trustee Adamski stated that must have been a clerical error.  Clerk Price stated it was not a clerical error, it is a board decision.

 

Trustee Adamski stated the Beautification Committee will need some more money for planting day on May 19th.  Trustee Adamski stated Planting Day is May 19th. 

 

Trustee Adamski stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the agreements with Infinity, Hairbangers Ball and Bill Childers Band for Worth Days.  Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. 

 

Trustee Adamski directed the attorney to prepare a resolution regarding the closing of 111th Street for Worth Days parade.  Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. 

 

Attorney Stephanides stated on the consent agenda is Ordinance #07-13 authorizing the issuance of a note, Series 2007.  Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

Attorney Stephanides stated on the consent agenda is Ordinance #07-14 approving a subdivision of property and a lot variance and a lot width variance for property at 6825 W. 112th Place.  Trustee Rhein asked this item be stricken from the consent agenda and held for separate vote.

 

Attorney Stephanides stated on the consent agenda is Ordinance #07-15 amending the Title 1 (Administration), Chapter 6 (Village Officers and Employees), Section 3 (Compensation and Benefits), D(3) (Periods of Vacation Granted) as modified.  Trustee Rhein stated if a department head for some unknown reason starts January 1st and takes a vacation in February and quits in June, what is the Village’s consequences?  Trustee Werner stated a modification to the ordinance could be the benefits must be repaid.  Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

Attorney Stephanides stated on the consent agenda is Ordinance #07-16 decreasing the number of Class E liquor licenses.  Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

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

 

 

 

 

Consent Agenda
May 15, 2007

 

r    Approve the regular from May 1, special meeting from May 8 & executive minutes from April 30, May 1 & 8.

r    To advise and consent to Village President’s     appointments

Attorney  Law Office of Louis F. Cainkar, Ltd.

Prosecutor  The Honorable William Aukstik

Municipal Hearing Officer - John Weimar, Attorney at Law

Police Chief - John M. Carpino

Village Engineer - Robinson Engineering

Building Commissioner - Bruce Zartler

Building Inspectors -Gene Meyers, Dan Prychitko & Mike Marrera

Plumbing Inspector - Charles Ciolino and Walter Mitchell

Electrical Inspector - Duane Seitz

HVAC Inspector - Al Schicht and Charles Everett

 

r    Tag Days You can Make It, Inc. June 17, 18 & 19, 2007

r    Authorize the Village President to sign the agreement with Efficient Billing Company

r    Approve the 2007-2008 Water’s Edge Budget

r    Approve the bill list in the amount of $64,777.83

r    Authorize the Village President to sign the agreement with Infinity, Hairbangers Ball & Billy Childers Band

r    Approve Ordinance 07-13 Authorizing the Issuance of a Note, Series 2007

r    Approve Ordinance 07-14 Approving a Subdivision of Property and a Lot Variance And A Lot Width Variance for Property Located at 6825 W. 112th Place strickened from consent agenda, voted on separately

r    Approve Ordinance 07-15 Amending the Title 1 (Administration), Chapter 6 (Village Officers And Employees), Section 3 (Compensation and Benefits), D(3) (Periods of Vacation Granted) adopted as modified

r    Ordinance 07-16 Decrease the Number of Class E Liquor Licenses

r    Approve Resolution 07-06 Expenditure of MFT funds for Maintenance Projects 2007-2008

r    Direct the Attorney to amend the standing committees to include Worth Days/Beautification

r    Direct the attorney to prepare an ordinance re 110th Street & New England

r    Direct the Attorney to prepare a resolution close 111th Street on September 9, 2007

r    To maintain using the Roberts Rules of Order

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

 

Trustee Alcala seconded by Trustee Adamski to approve Ordinance #07-14 approving a subdivision of property and a lot variance and a lot width variance for property at 6825 W. 112th Place.  A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustee Kats, Werner, Alcala, Keller, and Adamski Ayes (5). Nays:  Trustee Rhein (1). Absent: (0) Motion carried.

 

Trustee Adamski seconded by Trustee Alcala to approve the appointment of Louis F. Cainkar, Ltd. as Attorney with a $900 retainer and $150 for village meetings.  Trustee Rhein stated she would have liked to see the resumes of the municipal attorney candidates.  Trustee Keller stated he would have liked to have been involved the picking potential candidates.  Trustee Werner questioned whether this move is a revenue neutral move?  President Guzdziol stated yes.  Trustee Werner stated he would like an extra meeting to discern the appointments.  President Guzdziol stated as Chief Administrative Officer of the Village he has not made a bad appointment.  A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustee Kats, Werner, Alcala, Keller, and Adamski Ayes (5). Nays:  Trustee Rhein (1). Absent: (0) Motion carried.

 

Trustee Adamski seconded by Trustee Alcala to approve the appointment of the Honorable William Aukstik as Prosecutor.  A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustee Kats, Werner, Alcala, Keller, and Adamski Ayes (5). Nays:  Trustee Rhein (1). Absent: (0) Motion carried.

 

Trustee Alcala seconded by Trustee Werner to approve the appointment of Robinson Engineering as Engineer.  Trustee Werner rescinded the motion.  Trustee Keller stated he thinks it is beneficial for the Village to go out to bid for engineering services.  Trustee Werner questioned if the Village can solicit bids from other engineering firms.  President Guzdziol stated yes. 

 

Clerk Price swore in John M. Carpino as Police Chief.

 

President Guzdziol announced new seat