VILLAGE OF WORTH
MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING
HELD December 2, 2008
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CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE 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 ESTABLISHMENT OF
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVE CONSENT
AGENDA CITIZEN’S COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT 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, Barb Adamski, Kevin Werner and Pete Kats. Also in attendance at the meeting were Village Clerk Bonnie Price, Attorney Mike Cainkar, Finance Director Barb Maziarek, Police Chief John Carpino, and Fire Chief Gary Swiercz. Pledge of Allegiance President Guzdziol stated Commander Dave Lunsford of Marrs Meyer American Legion was presented with an award from Age Options for his volunteer efforts. President Guzdziol stated on the consent agenda to accept with regret the resignation of Firefighter Patrick Finn. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee
Werner motioned seconded by Trustee Alcala to adopt Ordinance No report. Trustee Alcala submitted an article to the Board regarding Red Speed and child abduction efforts. Trustee Alcala stated on the consent agenda is authorize Village President to execute the Intergovernmental Agreement By and Between the Cook County Emergency Telephone System Board and the Village of Worth for the Funding of A 9-1-1 Surcharge Reallocation. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Keller stated Water’s Edge is hosting an open house on December 6th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. No report. President Guzdziol stated a business owner has donated 1,000 tulip bulbs to the Village and requested Trustee Rhein to investigate. No report. Trustee Keller inquired on the progress of the strip mall construction on 107th and Harlem. Commissioner Zartler stated the owner has a construction loan from Bridgeview Bank and has taken that loan and converted into a mortgage and has a timeframe from the mortgage company to complete this project. Trustee Werner stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the payroll for the month of November in the amount of $289,377.25. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Werner stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the bill list in the amount of $136,020.54. Trustee Keller questioned a Robinson Engineering bill. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Werner stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the check register for Water’s Edge Golf Club in the amount of $2,830.94. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. President Guzdziol spoke of the Water’s Edge bond debt and stated the bond market is not favorable as hoped. Mesirow No report. Trustee Adamski seconded by Trustee Alcala to establish the consent agenda. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. Consent Agenda December 2, 2008 r Approve the regular and executive minutes from November 18, 2008 r To accept with regret the resignation of firefighter/paramedic Pat Finn
r Authorize Village President to execute the Intergovernmental Agreement By and Between the Cook County Emergency Telephone System Board and the Village of Worth for the Funding of A 9-1-1 Surcharge Reallocation r Approve the payroll for the month of November in the amount of $289,377.25 r Approve the bill list in the amount of $136,020.54 q Approve the check register for Water’s Edge Golf Club in the amount of $2,830.94 Trustee Adamski seconded by Trustee Kats to approve the consent agenda as adopted. A roll call followed. Ayes: Trustee Alcala, Rhein, Keller, Adamski, Werner, and Kats (6). Nays: (0). Absent: (0). Motion carried. Ted Barcz thanked the Village Board and the Worth Police Department for dealing with the problems with Luxor. Mr. and Mrs. Barcz stated they are not happy with the results of hearing for Luxor. Mrs. Barcz stated she has not slept because of the noise. Jack McGrath questioned if the remodeling job at the Fire Department was completed. Jack McGrath questioned if the total debt for the Fire Department will be repaid by the state. President Guzdziol stated there is no debt at the Fire House. Mr. McGrath questioned what the change from Worth Fire House to North Palos Fire Protection District will have on homeowners insurance. Mr. McGrath stated what control do we have over North Palos? Nick Stathopolous stated the builder from Harlem has dumped stumps on Preller and bent the sign. Jim Dreger commented on the North Palos Fire Protection District agreement. Steve Werner invited the entire Village to the Christmas tree lighting on December 7th at Founders Bank. Trustee Keller questioned Attorney Cainker regarding the revocation of a business license. Attorney Cainker stated the Board could revoke a license if there was an emergency situation like a gas leak most other reasons would not hold up under due process. President Guzdziol requested an executive session for the purpose of 2(c)(2). Trustee Alcala moved seconded by Trustee Adamski to adjourn 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 at 7:58 p.m. A roll call followed: Ayes: Trustee Werner, Alcala, Rhein, Keller, Adamski and Kats. Motion carried No action taken. The Board returned to open session at 8:02p.m. Trustee Alcala moved seconded by Trustee Kats to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:02 p.m. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. ____________________________ Bonnie M. Price, CMC Village Clerk |
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