VILLAGE OF WORTH

MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING

HELD May 1, 2007

CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CHRIS PETERSON WATER’S EDGE GOLF COURSE BRAD TOWNSEND EHLERS & ASSOCIATES 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 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 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 (arrived at 7:58), Randy Keller, Mary Rhein, Sally Hartz and Barb Adamski. 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. Pledge of Allegiance Trustee Rhein stated the Board was presented with the golf course budget two weeks ago. President Guzdziol questioned whether the final numbers are correct. Trustee Rhein questioned Finance Director Maziarek on the bond payments. Finance Director Maziarek stated the total bond payments for this year will be $956,478, which includes all debt. Trustee Werner stated this will be a $600,000 loss on a well run, well maintained golf course. Trustee Werner stated the budget should be tabled until the golf course committee and the Finance Director can agree on the total debt payments. President Guzdziol questioned Chris Patterson on how this will effect the golf course? Chris Patterson stated there is cash flow at the golf course and that shouldn’t affect them yet. Trustee Rhein stated Water’s Edge will not be able to hire an additional food and beverage person and additional maintenance personnel. Trustee Werner stated this debt will cripple the village. Trustee Werner stated Chris Patterson and Finance Director Maziarek should meet to hammer out the budget details. Brad Townsend gave a status report on the TIF district and three scenarios for the redevelopment of 111^th and Ridgeland that included incentive money from the Village. The developer continues to show great interest in this project. Trustee Werner stated until the Board has a developmental agreement all this is just a vision. Property owner Bob Kaplan stated the property is not under contract and the Village needs to do something soon. Trustee Werner stated he would like to see the cost for the Village to buy the property and which incentive plan the Board anticipates to participate in. President Guzdziol stated Brad Townsend should speak with Jamal Jaber and test what the Village’s bonding power is. Resident Steve Werner stated the detour signs for 115^th and Ridgeland need to be moved closer to Harlem so drivers know the road is closed. Resident Nick Stathopoulos stated the lots where new homes are being built the culvert pipes are being crushed and the street cannot handle the heavy equipment and the ditches need to be cleaned every year. Mr. Stathopoulos stated the Public Works Superintendent is not checking on the employees. Resident Jack McGrath stated there have been articles in the newspapers regarding TIF districts, that basically the taxpayers suffer the burden of the lost revenue. Mr. Stathopoulos questioned the CPI increase on the garbage bill. President Guzdziol stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the appointments. President Guzdziol stated in the ordinance book it states all new employees have to work six months prior to using vacation benefits, he would like to allow Chief Hopkins to use the vacation benefits immediately. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. President Guzdziol thanked Sally Hartz for her years of service as a Trustee. Sally Hartz thanked the Board and the residents for allowing her to serve as Trustee. Clerk Price stated May 11 and 12 is the Village wide garage sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with over 50 residents participating. Clerk Price stated SWAP will be in Worth on May 14 cleaning the recreational areas and walking paths. Clerk Price stated should the agreement regarding Chief Hopkins be added to the consent agenda? President Guzdziol stated nothing has changed. Trustee Rhein stated should the ordinance be changed? President Guzdziol stated that item shall apply to non-union department heads who are eligible for benefits. Trustee Alcala stated she would like to remove the item on the consent agenda for the approval to award the bids for the Police Department basement. Trustee Keller stated he received an email from a resident regarding the intersection at 114^th and Octavia. Trustee Keller stated he received a request from the Worth Library Board to stripe the parking lot. Trustee Keller stated he spoke with Superintendent Demonbreun and this job would take less than an hour. Trustee Rhein stated Water’s Edge has had many golfers. Trustee Rhein stated the new menu should be out soon and the whole town will be blitzed. Trustee Werner stated the Board should use the hotel/motel tax to pay for the printing and advertising for Water’s Edge. Trustee Hartz stated on the consent agenda is Ordinance #07-11 establishing regulations for residential condominium conversions (as amended). Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Werner stated on the consent agenda is the approval for the bill list in the amount of $34,349.84. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Werner stated on the consent agenda is the approval for the payroll in the amount of $288,751.86. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. No report. Attorney Stephanides stated on the consent agenda is Ordinance #07-11 establishing regulations for residential condominium conversions (as amended). Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Alcala seconded by Trustee Rhein to establish the consent agenda. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. Consent Agenda May 1, 2007 r Approve regular & executive meeting minutes for April 24, 2007 r To advise and consent to Village President’s appointments Police Chief Superintendent of Public Works - Wayne Demonbreun Assistant Superintendent of Public Works – Ed Urban Fire Chief - Dave Hopkins Village Collector - Bonnie Price Finance Director/Treasurer - Barb Maziarek Code Enforcement Officer - Sue Murawski Building Commissioner - Bruce Zartler r Award the bids for Police Department basement r Approve the 2007-2008 Water’s Edge Budget r Approve the bill list in the amount of $34,349.84 r Approve the payroll for the month of April in the amount of $288,751.86 r Approve Ordinance #07-11 Establishing regulations for residential condominium conversions r Direct the Attorney to amend the ordinance regarding the non-union department heads vacation benefits who are eligible. Trustee Hartz seconded by Trustee Alcala to approve the consent agenda as adopted. A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustee Rhein, Hartz, Werner, Alcala, Keller, and Adamski Ayes (6). Nays: (0). Absent: (0) Motion carried. Resident Rocco Carioto stated Friends Café has a noise problem after midnight and encouraged the Trustees to speak with the owners. Mr. Carioto stated Citgo on 115^th and Harlem is selling pornographic magazines and videos. Jack Boehm inquired on why the property on Crandall has to do back to the Village Board? Attorney Stephanides stated that is a state statute. Trustee Alcala moved seconded by Trustee Hartz to adjourn to executive session to discuss 2 (c) (1) the appointment, employment, compensation performance or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity and to discuss 2 (c) (2) collective negotiations matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees at 8:56 p.m. A roll call vote followed. Ayes: Trustee Rhein, Hartz, Werner, Alcala, Keller, and Adamski Ayes (6). Nays: (0). Absent: (0) Motion carried. Trustee Hartz moved seconded by Trustee Alcala to adjourn the regular meeting at 9:59 p.m. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. ________________________________________ Bonnie M. Price, CMC Village Clerk