VILLAGE OF WORTH

MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING

HELD April 1, 2008

 

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

ROLL CALL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

COOK COUNTY BOARD OF REVIEW

 

WATER’S EDGE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CITIZENS COMMENTS

 

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLERK’S REPORT

 

 

 

TRUSTEE’S REPORT

 

Trustee Alcala

Police & Fire

Finance & License

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

ATTORNEY’S REPORT

 

 

 

 

ESTABLISHMENT OF CONSENT AGENDA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA

 

 

CITIZEN’S COMMENTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE 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, Randy Keller, Mary Rhein, Kevin Werner 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

 

 

John Sullivan of the Cook County Board of Review explained the process of appealing the assessed value of property.

 

 

Steve Dell introduced Water’s Edge Golf Club new General Manager Dan Garner. 

 

Trustee Keller stated they are still working on the budget for Water’s Edge and will not vote on the budget tonight.

 

Steve Dell stated the $1 increase in green fees will generate $25,000-$30,000 in revenue and explained the permanent tee time fee schedule and benefits.

 

None

 

 

President Guzdziol stated the village is applying for IDOT Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program grant, which would encompass landscaping and façade beautification.

 

President Guzdziol stated he will be attending the IML Lobby Day down in Springfield.

 

President Guzdziol stated the Village will begin accepting applications for the Senior Citizens RTA Program.

 

President Guzdziol spoke of educational funding reform.

 

No report.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trustee Alcala stated WalMart donated money to the Police & Fire Departments.

 

 

No report.

 

 

 

No report.

 

 

 

 

In the absence of Trustee Adamski, Trustee Werner stated no report for the building & zoning departments.

 

 

 

Trustee Werner stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the bill list in the amount of $196,099.68.  Trustee Rhein questioned an item from Custom Tire. Trustee Rhein questioned if the bill from McGladrey and Pullen will be the last?  Finance Director Maziarek stated no, there are two more bills after this one that need to be paid.  Trustee Rhein questioned the bill from Office Depot for chairs.  Chief Carpino stated the chairs are for the new training room in the basement.  Clerk Price stated the chairs were purchased out of her budget.  Without any objection.  This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

Trustee Werner stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the payroll in the amount of $300,470.80.  Without any objection.  This will remain on the consent agenda

 

Trustee Kats stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the request from Worth Park District to close 108th Street (south of Peaks) between Rutherford and Lloyd on Saturday, June 28th.  Without any objection.  This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

Trustee Kats stated the water has been tested and is safe for consumption.

 

No report.

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

Consent Agenda

April 1, 2008

 

r    Approve the minutes from March 18, 2008

r    Approve the budget for Water’s Edge Golf Club for 2008/2009 Trustee Keller asked that this be pulled from the agenda.

r    Approve the bill list in the amount $196,099.68

r    Approve the Payroll for March in the amount of $300,470.80

r    Approve the request from Worth Park District to close 108th Street (South of Peaks Park) between Rutherford & Lloyd

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

 

Joanne Roberts questioned if the Mayor is a salaried position and if he was reimbursed for travel.  President Guzdziol stated his position is a salaried position and he is reimbursed for some of his travel.

 

Joanne Roberts stated Trustee Adamski’s attendance is shabby, she seems to be here for the big votes and questioned if someone keeps track of her attendance.

 

President Guzdziol requested an executive session for the purpose of 2 (c) (1) and 2 (c) (2) negotiations and employment of an employee. Trustee Rhein moved seconded by Trustee Keller to adjourn to executive session for the purpose of negotiations and employment of an employee at 7:44 p.m. A roll call followed.  Ayes:  Trustee Alcala, Rhein, Keller, Kats and Werner (5).  Nays:  (0).  Absent:  Trustee Adamski (1).  Motion carried. 

 

 

Trustee Kats moved seconded by Trustee Kats to adjourn to the regular meeting at 8:19 p.m.  A voice vote followed. Motion carried.

 

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Bonnie M. Price, CMC

Village Clerk