VILLAGE OF WORTH

MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING

HELD November 20, 2007

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

ROLL CALL

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

 

 

PRESENTATION OF TITAN AUTO SALES PROPOSAL

 

 

 

 

CITIZENS COMMENTS

 

 

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLERK’S REPORT

 

 

TRUSTEE’S REPORT

Trustee Alcala

Police & Fire

Lucas Berg Pit Commission

 

Trustee Keller

Golf Course

Public Works

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trustee Rhein

Beautification & Worth Days

Golf 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

 

 

 

Expenditure of $400

for Artificial Garland & Wreaths

 

 

 

 

 

 

CITIZEN’S COMMENTS

 

 

ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

RETURN TO REGULAR SESSION

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

President Guzdziol called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

 

Roll call indicated that the following trustees were present:  Becky Alcala, Mary Rhein, Randy Keller, Kevin Werner and Pete Kats. Also in attendance at the meeting were Village Clerk Bonnie Price, Attorney Mike Cainkar, Police Chief John Carpino, Public Works Superintendent Wayne Demonbreun, Building Commissioner Bruce Zartler and Fire Chief David Hopkins.

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

 

The swearing in of Firefighter/Paramedic Michael Kaspar was postponed to December 4th.

 

Ross Poulos of Titan Auto Sales and Tidal Wave Car Wash gave a presentation on the proposed new business construction at 112th and Harlem. Mr. Poulos stated the construction must include a mix of residential and business use for any real estate tax incentive from Cook County. Trustee Werner questioned the price of the condos above the car wash. Mr. Poulos stated the units will be apartments. 

 

Jack McGrath questioned if Mr. Poulos would be receiving incentives from the state for affordable housing? Mr. Poulos stated no. 

 

President Guzdziol directed Trustee Adamski and Trustee Werner to investigate with the Building Commissioner the impact of switching from the Chicago Plumbing Code to the Illinois Plumbing Code.

President Guzdziol stated on the consent agenda is the approval of Ordinance 07-34 An ordinance authorizing the execution of the IMLRMA minimum/maximum contribution agreement. Without any objection.  This will remain on the consent agenda.

President Guzdziol stated the City of Chicago is increasing the cost of water by 15%. 

President Guzdziol stated the Village has received the first payment for the TIF District.

President Guzdziol stated the Village has “no soliciting” stickers available. 

Clerk Price stated the Village will be open on Saturday for the last weekend to purchase village stickers at a reduced rate.

 

Trustee Alcala stated the basement renovations for the Police Department are progressing.

 

 

 

Trustee Keller introduced Chris Paterson from Water’s Edge Golf Club and he discussed improved financials from the prior year and the increase in private parties and upcoming events.

 

Trustee Keller stated the small chipper truck has broken and a replacement will cost $3,900 and would like direction from the Board.  Trustee Werner questioned Superintendent Demonbreun on the cost to fix the original machine.  Superintendent stated $1,800.  Trustee Werner questioned that this would not be new spending but could be absorbed into Public Works budget?  Superintendent Demonbreun stated yes. 

 

Trustee Keller stated a split rail fence needs to be installed at Water’s Edge for a cost of approximately $1,800.  Trustee Werner asked if these funds could be used from the hotel tax.  Trustee Keller stated yes.  President Guzdziol stated he will contact MWRD to investigate if they will pay for the fence.

 

Trustee Rhein stated Water’s Edge is hosting a Wine Tasting on November 30th and the Tree Lighting on December 2nd at 5 p.m.

Trustee Rhein stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the expenditure not to exceed $400 from the hotel/motel tax for artificial garland and wreaths for the Village.  Trustee Werner asked  this item be held for separate vote.

 

Trustee Rhein stated on the consent agenda is the approval for the tents and portable restrooms to Wilson Rental.  Without any objection.  This will remain on the consent agenda. 

 

Clerk Price explained the differences between the two carnival companies for Worth Days.  All Around Amusements is doing the exact same terms as last year.  Spectacular Midway is offering a smaller percentage and no mega pass.  Clerk Price stated she is recommending All Around Amusements.  Trustee Alcala stated she would like to pull this item from the consent agenda for further review. 

 

In the absence of Trustee Adamski, Trustee Werner asked the Board to review the intergovernmental agreement with Cook County.

 

 

Trustee Werner stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the bill list in the amount of $121,501.88.  Trustee Rhein questioned several items on the bill list for the new Police Department vehicles.  Without any objection.  This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

No report.

 

 

 

Trustee Keller seconded by Trustee Alcala to establish the consent agenda. A voice vote followed. Motion carried.

 

Consent Agenda

November 20, 2007

r    Approve the regular minutes from, November 6, 2007

r    Approve Ordinance 07-34 – An ordinance authorizing the execution of the IMLRMA minimum/maximum contribution agreement

r    Award the bid for the disability door for the Village Hall and approve the expenditure not to exceed $2,000.00 (expenditure from DEA funds)

r    Approve the expenditure not to exceed $400.00 from the Hotel/Motel tax for artificial garland and wreaths for the Village Hall (pulled by Trustee Werner, held for a separate vote)

r    Award the bid for restrooms for Worth Days to Wilson Rental in the amount of $2,970.00

r    Award the bid for the tents for Worth Days to Wilson Rental in the amount of $4,372.00

r    Award the bid for amusement company for Worth Days (pulled by Trustee Alcala)

r    Approve the bill list in the amount of $121,501.00

r    Direct the Attorney to prepare an ordinance regarding the water rate increases

Trustee Rhein seconded by Trustee Kats to approve the consent agenda as adopted.  A roll call followed.  Ayes:  Trustee Rhein, Alcala, Adamski, Kats and Werner (5).  Nays:  (0).  Absent:  Trustee Adamski (1).  Motion carried. 

 

Trustee Rhein seconded by Trustee Alcala to approve the expenditure not to exceed $400 from the hotel/motel tax for artificial garland and wreaths for the Village.  A roll call followed.  Ayes:  Trustee Rhein, Alcala, and Kats. (5).  Nays:  Trustee Werner (1).  Absent:  Trustee Adamski (1).  Motion carried. 

 

President Guzdziol requested an executive session for the purpose of negotiations.

 

Jack McGrath commented on the State of Illinois Plumbing Code versus the Chicago Plumbing Code. President Guzdziol stated this issue is still premature. 

 

Trustee Alcala moved seconded by Trustee Rhein to adjourn to executive session at 8:38 p.m. A voice vote followed. Motion carried.

 

Trustee Alcala moved seconded by Trustee Kats to adjourn to regular meeting at 9:16 p.m. A voice vote followed. Motion carried.

 

Trustee Alcala moved seconded by Trustee Rhein to adjourn the regular meeting at 9:16 p.m. A voice vote followed. Motion carried.

 

 

 

 

 

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Bonnie M. Price, CMC

Village Clerk