VILLAGE OF WORTH

MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING

HELD November 6, 2007

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

ROLL CALL

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

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

 

 

 

CITIZEN’S COMMENTS

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

President Guzdziol called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.

 

Roll call indicated that the following trustees were present:  Mary Rhein, Barb Adamski, Kevin Werner and Pete Kats. Also in attendance at the meeting were Village Clerk Bonnie Price, Attorney Vince Cainkar, Police Chief John Carpino, Public Works Superintendent Wayne Demonbreun, Finance Director Barb Maziarek and Fire Chief David Hopkins.

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

 

Jack McGrath questioned the ordinances on the consent agenda.  Attorney Cainkar stated they relate to AT&T Cable.

 

Mr. McGrath questioned whether the new building on 107th and Harlem has the required setbacks.  President Guzdziol will investigate.

 

President Guzdziol stated the markings on the street are related to a storm water project being conducted by Morris Engineering.

 

Attorney Cainkar stated on the consent agenda is the approval of Ordinance 07-31 amending title 3, business regulations, by adding chapter 19, cable and video customer protection law, to the Worth Municipal Code.  Without any objection.  This will remain on the consent agenda.

Attorney Cainkar stated on the consent agenda is the approval of Ordinance 07-32 An ordinance amending title 3, business regulations, by adding chapter 20, cable/video service provider fee and peg access support fee, to the Worth Municipal Code.  Without any objection.  This will remain on the consent agenda.

Attorney Cainkar stated on the consent agenda is the approval of Ordinance 07-33 An ordinance amending title 7, public ways and property, by adding article 14, standards for the construction of facilities in the rights-of-way to the Worth Municipal Code.  Without any objection.  This will remain on the consent agenda.

President Guzdziol stated on the consent agenda is the approval of Resolution 07-09 A resolution authorizing the adoption of the National Incident Management System (NIMS).  Without any objection.  This will remain on the consent agenda.

Clerk Price stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the request from the Worth Lions Club requesting permission to sell Christmas trees on property leased by the Village of Worth from MWRD located at 116th & Harlem.  Without any objection.  This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

 

President Guzdziol stated Trustee Alcala is absent because of a class she is taking.  In Trustee Alcala’s absence, Trustee Kats submitted the fire report. 

 

 

President Guzdziol stated Trustee Keller is absent because of a death in the family.  In Trustee Keller’s absence, Trustee Rhein stated Chris Paterson is unable to attend tonight’s meeting.

 

Trustee Rhein stated she investigated the pricing for the handicapped door at the Village Hall and located a company that will install it and provide a warranty for less money. 

Trustee Rhein thanked residents for their contributions to the beautification committee.

 

No report.

 

 

 

 

Trustee Werner stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the bill list in the amount of $179,788.94.   Without any objection.  This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

Trustee Werner stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the September payroll in the amount of $294,317.96.  Without any objection.  This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

Trustee Werner questioned the income tax revenue on the budget. 

 

Trustee Werner stated the IMLRMA insurance is due on December 14, 2007.  Trustee Werner asked if there is any board action required to pay this bill.  Clerk Price stated the attorney could be directed to prepare an ordinance to accept the min/max program.  Trustee Werner directed the attorney to prepare an ordinance regarding the IMLRMA Min/Max program. 

 

Trustee Kats stated the lighting and scarification project for Oak Park Avenue has been tabled until 2008. 

 

Trustee Rhein questioned the letter from the Code Enforcement Officer regarding the foreclosures and pre-foreclosures and what procedures the Village has in place when this situation occurs.  President Guzdziol stated it would be handled on a case-by-case basis.

 

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

 

Consent Agenda

November 6, 2007

r       Approve the regular minutes from, October 16, 2007

r       Approve Ordinance 07-31 An ordinance amending title 3, business regulations, by adding chapter 19, cable and video customer protection law, to the Worth Municipal Code

r       Approve Ordinance 07-32 An ordinance amending title 3, business regulations, by adding chapter 20, cable/video service provider fee and peg access support fee, to the Worth Municipal Code

r       Approve Ordinance 07-33 An ordinance amending title 7, public ways and property, by adding article 14, standards for the construction of facilities in the rights-of-way to the Worth Municipal Code

r       Approve the request from the Worth Lions to sell Christmas trees on property leased by the Village of Worth from MWRD located at 116th & Harlem

r        Resolution 07-09 A resolution authorizing the adoption of the National Incident Management System (NIMS)

r        Approve the bill list in the amount of $179,788.94

r       Approve the October payroll in the amount of $294,317.96

r       Direct the Attorney to prepare an ordinance regarding the IMLRMA Min/Max program.

 

Trustee Adamski seconded by Trustee Rhein to approve the consent agenda as adopted.  A roll call followed.  Ayes:  Trustee Rhein, Adamski, Kats and Werner (4).  Nays:  (0).  Absent:  Trustee Alcala and Keller (2).  Motion carried. 

 

None.

 

 

Trustee Rhein moved seconded by Trustee Kat to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:40 p.m.  A voice vote followed. Motion carried.

 

 

 

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Bonnie M. Price, CMC

Village Clerk