VILLAGE OF WORTH
MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING
HELD October 21, 2008
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CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE CITIZEN’S COMMENTS PRESIDENT’S REPORT CLERK’S REPORT WATER’S EDGE
PRESENTATION 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 p.m. Roll call indicated that the following trustees were present: 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, Police Chief John Carpino, Building Commissioner Bruce Zartler, Public Works Superintendent Wayne Demonbreun, Finance Director Barb Maziarek and Water’s Edge General Manager Dan Garner. Pledge of Allegiance Ted Barcz spoke of his problems with Luxor and presented the Board with pictures of Luxor. Irene Chmelewski spoke of her noise problems with Luxor. President Guzdziol stated the Village Board can address the noise issue regarding Luxor. Trustee Keller questioned the ordinance regarding window coverings on businesses. Trustee Rhein questioned the occupancy level for Luxor. Nick Stathopoulos questioned the limitations of Luxor’s business license. Nick Stathopoulos stated 112th and 113th Streets are dark. President Guzdziol referred the matter to the Public Works Superintendent and Building Commissioner. Jack McGrath commented on the golf course bond issue. President Guzdziol recommended Mr. McGrath meet with Finance Director Maziarek and she would answer any question that he might have. Finance Director stated the Village is negotiating four bonds. President Guzdziol spoke to the issue of the no dog signs at the recreational fields. President Guzdziol stated Dudeks Deli has closed and directed the Attorney to decrease the liquor license class B by 1. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. President Guzdziol stated he received some information regarding directional boring for the electrical wiring from the Eternal Flame to the Fire House and Village Hall. President Guzdziol referred this matter to Trustee Kats for review. President Guzdziol gave the Board a synopsis of correspondence received and meetings attended. Clerk Price stated the Senior Christmas party tickets go on sale November 1st. Village vehicle stickers applications will be mailed out on Friday and go on sale November 1st. Clerk Price stated the Village does not have any set hours for Halloween trick or treating. President Guzdziol stated the Village should have some guidelines for trick or treating hours. The consensus of the Village Board was trick or treat hours from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Clerk Price stated early voting ends October 30th. Dan Garner, General Manager of Water’s Edge gave the monthly report to the Village Board. Mr. Garner stated the course lost four days of revenue due to the rain but the revenue is $70,000 higher for the year. Dan Garner stated Water’s Edge will be hosting bean bag and gamers leagues during the winter months. President Guzdziol questioned the total rounds for the year. Mr. Garner stated rounds for the year were 25,960. Trustee Keller asked if the Board members had any questions on the check register. Trustee Werner questioned an item on the bill list. President Guzdziol stated the Finance Director will set up a meeting for next week. In the absence of Trustee Alcala, Trustee Kats stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the expenditure of $8,067.60 for payment for vacation hours to Mike Mullins. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Kats stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the expenditure of $21,209.00 to purchase a 2009 Crown Victoria (approved in 08-09 budget). Trustee Rhein questioned whether the Police Department will purchase any more vehicles. Chief Carpino stated the Police Department has purchased three vehicles this year. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. No report. Trustee Rhein stated the Beautification Committee met last week and discussed new banners. Trustee Rhein stated she will bring some recommendations to the Board for next meeting. Trustee Adamski stated on the consent agenda is Ordinance #08-21- An ordinance granting a parking variation for the property located at 11301 S. Harlem. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Adamski and Building Commissioner Bruce Zartler attended meeting with Worth Athletic Association and the residents around the proposed concession location. Trustee Werner stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the bill list in the amount of $116,554.98. Trustee Rhein questioned a bill from Dutch Valley Landscaping. Public Works Superintendent Demonbreun stated that is a change order for the Lloyd Drive sewer project. Trustee Rhein questioned a bill for the Fire Chief conference. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Werner stated on the consent agenda is the approval the check register dated October 3-16, 2008 for Water’s Edge Golf Club in the amount of $84,007.91. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Kats stated the water has been tested and is safe for consumption. Trustee Kats stated the current garbage contracts expires at the end of the month and he met with the representatives from Allied Waste and reached an agreement to extend the contract another six months with a slight increase. Trustee Kats stated on the consent agenda is to authorize Village President to enter into a 6 month extension with Allied Waste Services. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Kats stated on the consent agenda is to authorize the Village President to execute Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement between the Village of Bridgeview, Village of Bedford Park, City of Burbank, Village of Chicago Ridge, Village of Oak Lawn, City of Palos Hills, Village of Summit, and Village of Worth for the Harlem Avenue Streetscape Improvement Project not to exceed $25,000.00. Trustee Werner questioned the amount of funds in the hotel/motel tax fund. Finance Director Maziarek stated the fund balance is `$30,000. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Kats stated on the consent agenda is to adopt Resolution #08-12 Authorizing and intergovernmental Agreement for Harlem Avenue Beautification. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Kats stated on the consent agenda is to adopt Resolution #08-13 Village of Worth Resolution authorizing participation in the Harlem Avenue beautification project. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Kats stated on the consent agenda is to Award Bid to G&M Concrete in the amount of $20,350.00 to build a public sidewalk on Oketo from 110-108th Street (grant money). Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. No report. Trustee Adamski seconded by Trustee Rhein to establish the consent agenda. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. Consent Agenda October 21, 2008 r Approve the executive minutes from September 16, 2008 and the regular & executive minutes from October 7, 2008 r Approve the expenditure of $8,067.60 for payment for vacation hours to Mike Mullins r Approve the expenditure of $21,209.00 to purchase a 2009 Crown Victoria (approved in 08-09 budget) r Approve the bill list in the amount of $116,554.98 r Approve the check register dated October 3-16, 2008 for Water’s Edge Golf Club in the amount of $84,007.91 r Ordinance #08-21- An ordinance granting a parking variation for the property located at 11301 S. Harlem r Authorize the Village President to execute Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement between the Village of Bridgeview, Village of Bedford Park, City of Burbank, Village of Chicago Ridge, Village of Oak Lawn, City of Palos Hills, Village of r Summit, and Village of Worth for the Harlem Avenue Streetscape Improvement Project not to exceed $25,000.00 r Adopt Resolution #08-12 Authorizing and intergovernmental Agreement for Harlem Avenue Beautification r Adopt Resolution #08-13 Village of Worth Resolution authorizing participation in the Harlem Avenue beautification project r Direct the Attorney to decrease the liquor license class B by 1 r Award Bid to G&M Concrete in the amount of $20,350.00 to build a public sidewalk on Oketo from 110-108th Street (grant money) r Authorize Village President to enter into a 6 month extension with Allied Waste Services Trustee Adamski seconded by Trustee Rhein to approve the consent agenda as adopted. A roll call followed. Ayes: Trustee Rhein, Keller, Adamski, Werner, and Kats (5). Nays: (0). Absent: (1). Alcala. Motion carried. Nick Stathopoulos questioned the garbage contract increase. Mr. Franrick questioned when the next meeting regarding the Worth Athletic Association concession stand will be addressed? President Guzdziol stated nothing will happen until next meeting on November 5th. Trustee Rhein moved seconded by Trustee Adamski to adjourn the regular meeting at 9 p.m. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. ____________________________ Bonnie M. Price, CMC Village Clerk |
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