VILLAGE OF WORTH

MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING

HELD November 18, 2008

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

ROLL CALL

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

ICRMT INSURANCE

 

 

 

AGREEMENT WITH NORTH PALOS FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CITIZEN’S COMMENTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WATER’S EDGE MONTHLY REPORT

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ESTABLISHMENT OF CONSENT AGENDA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA

 

 

 

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, Engineer Cortney Koning, Water’s Edge Manager Dan Garner and Fire Chief Gary Swiercz.

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

 

Mesirow Financial Representatives Bobby Dufkis, Marianne Alejandro and Todd Greer gave an overview of the Village’s new general liability and worker’s compensation insurance coverage with ICRMT.

 

Attorney Cainkar gave an overview of the intergovernmental agreement changes between the Village of Worth and North Palos Fire Protection District, the change was made regarding when the payments will be made, and the environmental remediation was removed from the agreement. 

 

President Guzdziol stated he contacted an engineering firm K2N Krest for a proposal for the bowing back wall of the firehouse not to exceed $1,200.  Trustee Adamski motioned seconded by Trustee Alcala to approve the expenditure not to exceed $1,200 for an evaluation of the firehouse back wall.  .  A roll call followed. Ayes: Trustee Alcala, Rhein, Keller, Adamski, Werner, and Kats (6).  Nays:  (0).  Absent: (0). Motion carried.

 

Trustee Kats questioned what the multiplier rate will be for the years 2-10.  Chief McKeon stated it does fluctuate every year. 

 

Trustee Rhein questioned whether the Village will have representation from North Palos?  Trustee Rhein questioned what the final cost will be for terminating the contract with Southwest Central Dispatch.  President Guzdziol stated it is in the neighborhood of $38,000.

 

Chief McKeon reviewed the sick/personnel/vacation time rollover and the benefits North Palos would reap by entering into this agreement.

 

Trustee Keller requested a town hall meeting for residents to have

 

 

their questions answered regarding North Palos Fire Protection District. 

 

President Guzdziol stated the meeting will held on December 2nd at 6 p.m. to solicit public input for the intergovernmental agreement with North Palos Fire Protection District. Trustee Werner motioned seconded by Trustee Alcala to hold a special meeting on December 2nd at 6 p.m. 

 

Colleen McElroy questioned which company does North Palos use for the contracted paramedic company. Chief McKeon stated Paramedic Service of Illinois.  Mrs. McElroy questioned whether there is a performance evaluation of North Palos? 

 

Mrs. Barcz commented on Luxor’s noise level and how it is affecting her health. 

 

Ted Barcz commented on Luxor and stated he fears for his life.

 

President Guzdziol stated Luxor has had numerous violations and arrests and would like to schedule a meeting for November 25th for possible suspension or revocation of their business license.

 

Irene Chemlewski stated something must be done with Luxor. 

 

Nick Stathopoulos stated the new building on Harlem should have two parking spaces for each unit.

 

Water’s Edge General Manager Dan Garner stated the month of October was a good month and spoke of the plan for the winter months.

 

Trustee Alcala questioned items on the bill list from Water’s Edge for Wal-Mart.  Dan Garner stated those are inventory items and are accounted for. Trustee Alcala stated she would like to see descriptions of these items on the bill list.

 

President Guzdziol stated the National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month Proclamation are in the board packets.

 

President Guzdziol stated on the consent agenda is the approval of Ordinance #08-23 An ordinance levying taxes for general corporate and other purposes for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2008 and ending April 30, 2009, for the Village of Worth, Cook County, Illinois.  Without any objection.  This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

 

President Guzdziol stated he has been working with our engineering firm and investigating an infrastructure projection on 111th Street with curbs.

 

Clerk Price stated the annual tree lighting is December 7th from 5-8 p.m. at Founders Bank and Senior Christmas luncheon tickets are still available.  Clerk Price stated the Village Hall will be closed on November 27th and 28th and will reopen on November 29th. 

 

Clerk Price stated she and Superintendent Demonbreun met with vendors regarding the generator system for the Village Hall, Fire Station and Police Department.  Clerk Price stated sealed bids will be received during the month of December.

 

Clerk Price stated the new sound walls are being installed on the tollway.

 

 

 

Trustee Alcala submitted the police and fire reports for the month of October.

 

Trustee Alcala stated the summary for the RedSpeed has been distributed to the Village Board. 

 

Trustee Alcala stated the construction at the Police Department is underway.

 

 

No report.

 

 

 

Trustee Rhein thanked Ed Urban and Wayne Demonbreun for the holiday decorations.

 

 

 

No report.

 

 

 

 

Trustee Werner stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the bill list in the amount of $186,709.39.  Trustee Kats questioned a bill from Celtic Electric for a light pole.  Superintendent Demonbreun stated that was a pole that was damaged.  Trustee Rhein questioned the bill from Elite Transmission.  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 $40,271.26.  Without any objection.  This will remain on the consent agenda.

Trustee Kats stated on the consent agenda is the approval of tags days for Misericordia for April 24 & 25, 2009.  Without any objection.  This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

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

 

Trustee Alcala stated Chief Swiercz informed her that a significant amount of fire hose has failed the annual test and new hose must be purchased.

 

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

 

Consent Agenda

November 18, 2008

 

r    Approve the regular minutes from November 5, 2008

r    Approve the CDBG performance hearing minutes from November 5, 2008

r    Approve the minutes from November 12, 2008

r    Approve the bill list in the amount of $186,709.39

r    Approve the check register for Water’s Edge Golf Club in the amount of $40,271.26

r    Adopt Ordinance #08-23 An ordinance levying taxes for general corporate and other purposes for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2008 and ending April 30, 2009, for the Village of Worth, Cook County, Illinois

r    Approve the tag days for Misericordia for April 24 & 25, 2009

r    Direct the Attorney to prepare an ordinance for the Intergovernmental Agreement with North Palos Fire Protection District

r    Authorize Village President to enter into the agreement with Illinois Counties Risk

 

Trustee Alcala seconded by Trustee Rhein 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.

 

President Guzdziol requested an executive session for the purpose of 2(c)(2). Trustee Adamski moved seconded by Trustee Alcala 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 8:44 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 9:17 p.m.

 

Trustee Kats moved seconded by Trustee Rhein to adjourn the regular meeting at 9:17 p.m.  A voice vote followed. Motion carried.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Bonnie M. Price, CMC

Village Clerk