VILLAGE OF WORTH
MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING
HELD October 2, 2007
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CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE CITIZENS 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 EXECUTIVE SESSION CITIZEN’S COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT |
President Guzdziol
called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. Roll call indicated that the following trustees were present: Becky, Alcala, Randy Keller, Mary Rhein, 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 Assistant Superintendent Ed Urban, Village Engineer Cortney Koning, Finance Director Barb Maziarek and Fire Chief David Hopkins. Pledge of Allegiance President Guzdziol polled the Village Board on their wishes to limit citizens comments to the beginning of the meeting. Trustees concurred to keep comments at the beginning and end of meeting. Nick Stathopoulos questioned how Village bills are paid. Attorney Cainkar stated individuals may FOI information from the Village. President Guzdziol stated Mr. Stathopoulos may speak with the Finance Director regarding the payment of bills. Nick Stathopoulos questioned the movement of water. President Guzdziol stated he should speak with Superintendent Demonbreun. Richard Castillo gave the Board a signed petition from residents regarding the street paving on the 7300 block of 114th Street. Jack McGrath stated the streetlights on Ridgeland have been out for over a month. Mrs. Abassi stated the patrons from the Luxor Restaurant are not respectful of the neighborhood. Chief Carpino stated he met with the owner of Luxor and told him to keep the noise down and to cooperate with the residents. Chief Carpino stated a resident must sign a complaint and the Police Department will take it to court. Trustee Werner questioned Chief Carpino on the progress of Luxor obtaining a valet service. Chief Carpino stated the owner states that he is working on it. Trustee Werner would like to extend a deadline to Luxor for valet service because this business is not working. John Zuidema gave the Board a signed petition regarding the business at 6856 W. 111th Street and questioned whether Luxor is a nightclub or restaurant. President Guzdziol stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the appointment of Lois Martino to the Senior Citizens Commission with a term to expire April 30, 2010. . Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. President Guzdziol stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the Greenest Region Resolution. Trustee Werner stated there are many issues with this resolution and asked this item be stricken from the consent agenda and held for separate vote. Trustee Werner questioned if items in this resolution are mandatory, President Guzdziol stated no and the Village has the latitude to drop out at any time. Clerk Price stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the expenditure not to exceed $900 for the employee Christmas party, funds for this party will be from the proceeds of the paper recycling. Trustee Werner asked this item be stricken from the consent agenda and held for separate vote. Clerk Price thanked Ed Urban, Wayne Demonbreun, Lt. Micetich Lt. Knolmayer, Diane and Joe Burke for their hard work during Worth Days. Trustee Alcala stated there is a Life Safety Meeting on October 17th. Trustee Alcala stated a Neighborhood Watch meeting for Zone 3 was held on September 26th. Trustee Alcala stated Chief Carpino has recommended RedSpeed for the traffic enforcement system. Trustee Werner asked Chief Carpino if this system is a revenue neutral agreement? Chief Carpino stated yes. Trustee Alcala stated on the consent agreement to direct the attorney to negotiate a contract with RedSpeed and draft an ordinance approving an agreement with RedSpeed and the Village of Worth and to draft an ordinance adopting the automated traffic law enforcement system in the Village of Worth. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Alcala stated on the consent agenda is the awarding of the bid to Metropolitan Corp. in the amount of $86,452 for basement remodeling using $31,726.64 grant money and $103,000 DEA funds to cover the total cost of the project. Architect Gunther Schmidt stated the project should be complete within two months. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Keller stated Water’s Edge is hosting Edgetober on October 5th. Trustee Rhein thanked Ed Urban and Wayne Demonbreun for their efforts during Worth Days. Trustee Rhein questioned Chief Hopkins about the house tones for the Fire Department and asked that this item be taken care of. President Guzdziol stated the Trustees should follow the chain of command and not speak to employees then the Chief. Trustee Keller stated Trustees are elected officials and should be allowed to speak with any Village employee. Trustee Werner in the absence of Trustee Adamski stated the REDB will met on October 4, 2007 for a request for a variance for a front yard setback for property known as 6601 W. 115th Street. President Guzdziol stated some of the issues being brought to the REDB are very heady and asked the Board if they would consider hiring an attorney to run the meetings with the cost being paid by the petitioner. Trustee Werner stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the bill list in the amount of $176,496.89. Trustee Werner questioned several items on the bill. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. No report. Trustee Alcala seconded by Trustee Rhein to establish the consent agenda. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. Consent Agenda October 2, 2007 r Approve the regular meeting minutes from, September 18, 2007 r Approve the expenditure not to exceed $900.00 for the employee Christmas Party r Award the bid to Metropolitan Corp. in the amount of $86,452.00 for the basement remodeling using $31,726.64 grant money and $103,000.00 DEA funds to cover the total cost of the project. r Direct the Attorney to negotiate a contract with RedSpeed and draft an ordinance approving an agreement with RedSpeed and the Village of Worth. r Approve the bill list in the amount of $176,496.89 Trustee Rhein seconded by Trustee Kats to approve the consent agenda as adopted. A roll call followed. Ayes: Trustee Alcala, Keller, Rhein, Kats and Werner (5). Nays: (0). Absent: Trustee Adamski (1). Motion carried. Trustee Rhein seconded by Trustee Alcala to approve the Greenest Region Resolution. A roll call followed. Ayes: Trustee Alcala, Keller, Rhein, 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 $900 for the employee Christmas party. Ayes: Trustee Alcala, Keller, Rhein, Kats and Werner (4). Nays: Trustee Werner (1). Absent: Trustee Adamski (1). Motion carried. President Guzdziol requested an executive session for the purpose of 2(c) (2) collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees. Nick Stathopolous questioned the water movement from a street. A resident questioned President Guzdziol on the ADA problems regarding RTA. President Guzdziol stated he spoke with RTA and they will not put another bus stop at that corner. Trustee Alcala moved seconded by Trustee Rhein to adjourn to executive session at 8:27 p.m. for the purpose of negotiations. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. No action taken in executive session.
Trustee Rhein moved seconded by Trustee Alcala to adjourn the regular meeting at 9:18 p.m. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. _ ___________________________________ Bonnie M. Price, CMC Village Clerk |
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