VILLAGE OF WORTH

MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING

HELD October 7, 2008

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

ROLL CALL

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

MDA

 

 

WORTH ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CITIZEN’S 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

 

 

ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

President Guzdziol called the meeting to order at 7 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, Building Commissioner Bruce Zartler, Public Works Superintendent Wayne Demonbreun, Fire Chief Gary Swiercz and Finance Director Barb Maziarek.

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

 

Melissa Chumbley recognized the Worth Fire Department for their outstanding participation in the 2008 “Fill the Boot” campaign.

 

Ron Anderson of Worth Athletic Association gave a presentation of the proposed concession stand at Worthwoods. 

 

Jeff Franrick spoke against the proposed concession stand.

 

President Guzdziol directed the Building and Zoning Committee to give direction on this matter to the Board for the next meeting.  Trustee Werner stated he would like the Building and Zoning Committee to hold a meeting on this issue with Building Commissioner, Public Works Superintendent and neighbors of this property on October 14th at 4:30 p.m. 

 

None

 

 

The Village Board discussed the Intergovernmental Agreement between the villages for the Harlem Avenue Streetscape.  Trustee Kats asked to table the issue until next meeting.

 

President Guzdziol requested an executive session for the purpose of the appointment, employment, compensation, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity and 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. 

 

President Guzdziol gave the Board a synopsis of correspondence received and meetings attended.

 

Clerk Price stated that on the consent agenda is the approval to allow the Village Clerk to offer a free village sticker to the Commissioners of various boards.

 

Clerk Price stated on the consent agenda to approve the expenditure not to exceed $1,200 for the Senior Christmas luncheon.  Trustee Werner asked for this item to be stricken from the consent agenda and held for separate vote.

 

 

 

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

 

Trustee Keller asked if Trustee Alcala would explain the incidents at Friends Café.  Trustee Alcala stated she did not know but would speak to the Police Chief.

 

Trustee Keller mentioned the overlay of the Metra lot on the East side of Depot. 

 

 

Trustee Rhein stated the fall beautification has been completed.

 

 

 

 

Trustee Adamski asked for a moment of silence for the passing of President Guzdziol’s mother-in-law, Julia Ori.

 

 

 

Trustee Werner stated on the consent agenda is the approval of September payroll in the amount of $307,476.64.  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 $432,688.76.  Trustee Rhein questioned a bill from Communications Direct.  Finance Director Maziarek stated she did not include the Water’s Edge bills because she just received it.  Without any objection.  This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

Trustee Werner stated on the consent agenda is the approval of Ordinance 08-18 Regarding Employee Salaries.  Trustee Rhein asked this item be stricken from the consent agenda and held for separate vote.

 

Trustee Werner stated on the consent agenda is approval of Ordinance #08-20 Authorizing the Issuance of General Obligation Bonds (ALTERNATE REVENUE SOURCE) of the Village of Worth, Cook County, Illinois in an Aggregate Principal Amount not to exceed $8,000,000 For The Purpose of Refunding Obligations Issued For The Purpose of Paying For Recreational Facilities.  Without any objection.  This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

President Guzdziol gave a synopsis to the Board of the bids for the billboard at Public Works.  Trustee Werner directed the attorney to review the contract with Urban Media and prepare an ordinance if necessary.

 

Trustee Werner stated the Red Light fines were to be used for debt reduction and infrastructure projects and requested Finance Director Maziarek to provide the board with a monthly recap of the debt reduction. Finance Director Maziarek stated the Red Light fine money needs to be used to pay payroll and the bill list. 

 

Trustee Kats stated on the consent agenda is the approval of Resolution #08-10 107th Street from Harlem to Ridgeland LAPP Project.  Without any objection.  This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

Trustee Kats stated on the consent agenda is the approval of Resolution #08-11 115th Street from Harlem to Ridgeland LAPP Project.  Without any objection.  This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

Trustee Kats stated on the consent agenda is the approval to award the bid to Crowley Shepard Asphalt Inc. for Surface Removal & Hot Mix Asphalt – Resurfacing of various streets in the amount of $227,164.50.  Without any objection.  This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

Trustee Kats stated on the consent agenda is the approval of tag days for Park Lawn on April 3rd and 4th and 9th and 10th, 2009.  Without any objection.  This will remain on the consent agenda.

No report.

 

 

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

 

Consent Agenda

October 7, 2008

 

 

Approve the regular minutes from September 16, 2008

Adopt Ordinance 08-18 Regarding Employee Salaries held for a separate vote, motion carried

Adopt Ordinance #08-20 Authorizing the Issuance of General Obligation Bonds (ALTERNATE REVENUE SOURCE) of the Village of Worth, Cook County, Illinois in an Aggregate Principal Amount not to exceed $8,000,000 For The Purpose of Refunding Obligations Issued For The Purpose of Paying For Recreational Facilities

Adopt Resolution #08-10 107th Street from Harlem to Ridgeland LAPP Project

Adopt Resolution #08-11 115th Street from Harlem to Ridgeland LAPP Project

Resolution #08-12 Authorizing and intergovernmental Agreement for Harlem Avenue Beautification pulled from the consent agenda

 

Resolution #08-13 Village of Worth Resolution authorizing participation in the Harlem Avenue beautification project pulled from the consent agenda

 

Authorize the Village Clerk to offer a free Village sticker to the Commissioners of various boards

 

Approve the expenditure not to exceed $1,200.00 for the Senior Christmas Luncheon held for a separate vote, motion carried

Approve September payroll in the amount of $307,476.64

Approve the bill list in the amount of $432,688.76

Award the bid to Crowley Shepard Asphalt Inc. for Surface Removal & Hot Mix Asphalt – Resurfacing of various streets in the amount of $227,164.50

Approve Park Lawn Tag Days April 3, 4, 10 & 11, 2009

Direct the Attorney to review the contract with Urban Media and prepare an ordinance if necessary

Trustee Rhein seconded by Trustee Adamski 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.

 

Trustee Werner seconded by Trustee Alcala to Adopt Ordinance 08-18 Regarding Employee Salaries.  A roll call followed. Ayes: Trustee Alcala, Adamski, Werner and Kats (4).  Nays:  Trustees Keller and Rhein (2).  Absent: (0). Motion carried.

 

Trustee Alcala seconded by Trustee Adamski to authorize the expenditure of $1,200 for the Senior Christmas luncheon.  .  A roll call followed. Ayes: Trustee Alcala, Rhein, Keller, Adamski and Kats (4).  Nays:  Trustee Werner (1).  Absent: (0). Motion carried.

 

 

None

 

 

Trustee Adamski moved seconded by Trustee Alcala to adjourn to executive session 2(c)(1) To discuss The appointment, employment, compensation, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity and 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 9:25 p.m.

 

Attorney Cainkar and Fire Chief Swiercz discussed and summarized the important parts of the proposed agreement with North Palos Fire Protection District.

 

 

Trustee Alcala moved seconded by Trustee Kats to adjourn the regular meeting at 9:42 p.m.  A voice vote followed. Motion carried.

 

 

 

 

 

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Bonnie M. Price, CMC

Village Clerk