VILLAGE OF WORTH
MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING
HELD April 15, 2008
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CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE SENIOR MEDAL OF
HONOR AWARD WATER’S EDGE BUDGET
PRESENTATION CITIZENS COMMENTS PRESIDENT’S REPORT CLERK’S REPORT TRUSTEE’S REPORT Trustee Alcala Police & FireFinance &
License 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 ATTORNEY’S REPORT ESTABLISHMENT OF
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVE CONSENT
AGENDA 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 Barb Adamski and Pete Kats. Also in attendance at the meeting were Village Clerk Bonnie Price, Attorney Vince Cainkar, Public Works Superintendent Wayne Demonbreun, Building Commissioner Bruce Zartler, Finance Director Barb Maziarek, Fire Chief Dave Hopkins and Police Chief John Carpino. Pledge of Allegiance President Guzdziol recognized Peggy Kovaka who received the Sheriff’s Senior Medal of Honor. Trustee Keller stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the Water’s Edge 2008-2009 Budget. Trustee Keller asked Jason Lemanski and Dan Garner to field any questions the Board may have regarding this budget. Trustee Werner questioned if there was any increase on the budgeted payroll? Dan Garner stated no. Trustee Werner questioned if the capital budget plan been revised. Dan Garner stated no. Finance Director Maziarek questioned if the Golf Course expects the Village to foot another $100,000 loan and who is responsible for the debt repayment? Dan Garner stated Water’s Edge has added many new events to increase revenue. Jason Lemanski stated the capital improvements have improved course play immensely. Ed Paul stated he received a letter regarding the televising of the sewer system and wondered if any resolution had been achieved. President Guzdziol stated not to his knowledge. Mr. Paul questioned why the ditches cannot be filled in. Superintendent Demonbreun stated the water flows away. President Guzdziol directed Superintendent Demonbreun to investigate his property. President Guzdziol stated Police Officer Andretich’s father passed away. President Guzdziol explained the various meetings he will attend in the next week. President Guzdziol stated Sertoma is having its annual fundraiser at Bourbon Street on May 17th. President Guzdziol stated he was in Springfield last week for IML Legislative Day. President Guzdziol reminded residents that the tax appeal process for Worth Township will close May 2nd. President Guzdziol stated a developer submitted a bid to build a hotel on the property adjacent to BP Amoco has won the bid and will begin securing permits to build a hotel and is looking forward to the hotel/motel tax revenue. President Guzdziol stated on the consent agenda is the approval of Ordinance #08-07 Providing for the Issuance of a $455,000 General Obligation Note of the Village of Worth, Cook County, Illinois. Trustee Werner stated this is a rollover of the bridge loan the Board took out four years ago. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. President Guzdziol stated on the consent agenda is the approval of Resolution 08-05 Authorizing the Village President to Approve A Contract with the Lowest Cost Electricity Provider as Obtained Through the Northern Illinois Municipal Electric Cooperative (NIMEC). Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. President Guzdziol requested an executive session for the purpose of 2 (c) (1) and 2 (c) (2) negotiations and employment of an employee. No report. Trustee Alcala submitted the fire and police reports for March. No report. Trustee Rhein stated the Beautification Committee met last week. Trustee Rhein stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the expenditure not to exceed $550 to Woldhuis Farm Sunrise Greenhouse from hotel/motel tax. Trustee Werner asked this item be stricken from the consent agenda and held for separate vote. No report. Trustee Werner stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the bill list in the amount of $22,059.85. Trustee Werner questioned an item from Chicago Office Products. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Kats stated the Contractor have notified us that the Oak Park street lighting and scarification projects will begin this week. No report. Trustee Werner stated we are in the process of preparing the budget for the next fiscal year. Trustee Rhein seconded by Trustee Adamski to establish the consent agenda. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. Consent Agenda April 15, 2008 r Approve the regular & executive minutes from April 1, 2008 r Ordinance #08-07 Providing for the Issuance of a $455,000 General Obligation Note of the Village of Worth, Cook County, Illinois r Resolution 08-05 Authorizing the Village President to Approve A Contract with the Lowest Cost Electricity Provider as Obtained Through the Northern Illinois Municipal Electric Cooperative (NIMEC) r Approve the budget for Water’s Edge Golf Club for 2008/2009
r Approve the bill list in the amount $22,059.85 Trustee Rhein seconded by Trustee Adamski to approve the consent agenda as adopted. A roll call followed. Ayes: Trustee Alcala, Rhein, Keller, Adamski, Kats and Werner (6). Nays: (0). Absent: (0). Motion carried. Trustee Rhein seconded by Trustee Adamski to approve the expenditure no to exceed $550 to Woldhuis Farm Sunrise Greenhouse. A roll call followed. Ayes: Trustee Alcala, Rhein, Keller, Adamski and Kats (5). Nays: Trustee Werner (1). Absent: (0). Motion carried. None Trustee Alcala moved seconded by Trustee Adamski to adjourn to executive session for the purpose of negotiations and employment of an employee. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. Trustee Alcala moved seconded by Trustee Adamski to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:40 p.m. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. ______________________________________ Bonnie M. Price, CMC Village Clerk |
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