VILLAGE OF WORTH
MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING
HELD August 26, 2008
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CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE CITIZEN’S COMMENTS OFFICER TOBIAS
INTRODUCTION WATER’S EDGE
MONTHLY PRESENTATION 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 ATTORNEY’S REPORT ESTABLISHMENT OF
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVE CONSENT
AGENDA CITIZEN’S COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT TO
EXECUTIVE SESSION RETURN TO OPEN
MEETING 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 Vince Cainkar, Public Works Superintendent Wayne Demonbreun, Building Commissioner Bruce Zartler, Fire Chief Dave Hopkins, Police Chief John Carpino and Finance Director Barb Maziarek. Pledge of Allegiance Ron Muersch, owner of Krapil’s, spoke regarding the proposed outdoor patio ordinance. Mr. Muersch stated he compared regulations with neighboring communities and ultimately wants to be on a level playing field with other businesses. President Guzdziol questioned Mr. Muersch if he wanted the Board to look at this issue on a by case basis. Mr. Muersch stated how can a homeowner have outside parties with boom boxes and DJs and Krapil’s cannot. It is not one size fits all ordinance. President Guzdziol stated most of the people that attended the meeting lived in close proximity to Krapil’s. Trustee Alcala stated she went door to door to houses adjoining Krapil’s and the residents stated they did not want loud music. Ron Muersch stated if Krapil’s is offending neighbors then Krapil’s noise should be monitored. President Guzdziol stated the residents were very concerned with the noise. Trustee Keller stated it was unfortunate that Mr. Muersch was not at the last meeting because his presence would have made a difference. Trustee Alcala stated maybe the Board should hold off on voting this ordinance until Mr. Muersch has a chance to garner support for his plan. Mr. Muersch stated he does not want to rush into anything. President Guzdziol stated the Board pulled from the consent agenda Ordinance #08-15 An ordinance amending title 3, business regulations, chapter 6, liquor regulations, by changing section 3-6-18, beer gardens and outdoor cafes, of the Worth Municipal Code. Dan Feltz stated 99% of the beer gardens do have TVs outside for patrons to watch ball games. Would that mean beer gardens in Worth could not compete with an establishment like Patsby’s? President Guzdziol stated the ordinance states no music. Mr. Feltz stated this is the third time he is requesting the hole in front of his house repaired. Superintendent Demonbreun stated Public Works will work on this tomorrow. Jack Boehm stated on the consent agenda is the proposals for the Red Light camera fines and would like an effective date added. Dan Everett stated he reread the Board minutes and did not see anything on the installation of Red Light camera systems. Mr. Everett stated the cameras hampers drivers. Chief Carpino explained the Red Light camera system. Trustee Alcala introduced Officer William Tobias to the Village Board. Dan Garner, general manager of Water’s Edge, gave the monthly budget presentation. Mr. Garner stated the golf course is in great shape and the course had 17 events in the month of July. Dan said we have been very aggressive on the internet. Trustee Rhein stated she was on the course a couple of weeks and the course looks great. President Guzdziol stated Judge Bill Prendergast passed away. President Guzdziol stated Maureen Murphy who was the former Cook County Commissioner passed away. President Guzdziol stated the Harlem Avenue project should begin after Labor Day. President Guzdziol stated he filmed Newsmakers recently he spoke about Worth Days Fest and Water’s Edge Golf Course. This program will be shown on Comcast. President Guzdziol stated he spoke with Worth Public Library Trustee McElroy regarding a more stringent ordinance regarding public intoxication and referred the matter to the Attorney for next meeting. President Guzdziol stated Worth Athletic Association is interested in constructing a more permanent concession at the Worthwoods Elementary fields. President Guzdziol stated he has not seen plans because it has not gotten that far. President Guzdziol stated there would be no cost to the Village. President Guzdziol stated he would need the Board’s concurrence on this matter. Trustee Keller stated his only concern was that the structure would have to be moved if that was ever made a street. President Guzdziol stated the Village would like to prohibit cars from entering to prevent vandalism at the property and Public Works Superintendent Demonbreun has been saving old telephone poles President Guzdziol stated on the consent agenda the resignation of Peggy Kovaka from the Senior Citizens Commission. Without any objection, this will remain on the consent agenda. President Guzdziol stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the appointment of Ed Rys to the Senior Citizens Commission. Without any objection, this will remain on the consent agenda. President Guzdziol stated the Board pulled from the consent agenda Ordinance #08-15An ordinance amending title 3, business regulations, chapter 6, liquor regulations, by changing section 3-6-18, beer gardens and outdoor cafes, of the Worth Municipal Code. President Guzdziol stated on the consent agenda is the approval of Resolution #08-09 A Resolution authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement for access to Geographic Information Systems. Without any objection, this will remain on the consent agenda President Guzdziol stated he received correspondence from Mayor Landek regarding the Harlem Avenue Beautification Intergovernmental Agreement. The Village’s share would be approximately $2,200. The funds could be spent from the hotel/motel tax. President Guzdziol referred this matter to Trustee Kats. Trustee Werner stated the agreement is way too vague. Trustee Rhein questioned some of the items in the agreement. The Board tabled this item until next meeting. President Guzdziol requested an executive session for the purpose of personnel issues. Clerk Price stated the north Metra lot will be closed for repairs on August 29th for seal coating that is being done by the same company that did our walking path. Clerk Price state the Metra station doors have been vandalized and a new part has been ordered. Clerk Price polled the Board on the RFP for the garbage contract. There are a few things that need to be identified on the contract. Whether white goods are included in the contract, recycles, totes. White goods are refrigerators and stoves. Clerk Price stated neighboring municipalities are paying $20-21 per month while the Village residents pay $14. Does the Board want the Village to bill the garbage service on the water bill? Clerk Price stated the fee is divided between the number of households whether they have garbage service or not. President Guzdziol stated there is a cost savings for this. Clerk Price stated all the resident’s pay for the residents that don’t have garbage service. Trustee Rhein stated the commercial people can negotiate their prices. President Guzdziol stated he would like to Board to review this contract and give input. Trustee Rhein stated this used to be given to a committee. President Guzdziol stated that committee does not exist any longer and is looking for Board input. The Board discussed items to be included in the RFP. Clerk Price Christmas Day and New Years Day fall on a Thursday would the Board be interested in offering the non-public safety collective bargaining units a non-paid furlough. Clerk Price stated the Village Hall would remain open if one person wanted to come in. President Guzdziol stated he has spoken with both owners of Friends Café and Luxor regarding the garbage in the parking lot. Trustee Alcala submitted the Police Department report for the month of July. Trustee Alcala pulled the Fire Report for the consent agenda. Trustee Alcala requested an executive session for the purpose of appointment, employment and dismissal of an employee. Trustee Keller stated he wanted President Guzdziol to clarify in writing his roles and responsibility of Dan Garner. President Guzdziol stated he directed Dan Garner to share his financial information with the Finance Director. Trustee Keller stated that he wanted that information in writing. Trustee Rhein stated she will be looking for input for fall beautification for next meeting. No report. Trustee Werner stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the bill list in the amount of $185,481.46. Trustee Keller questioned the NiCor bill from the Fire Department. Without any objection, this will remain on the consent agenda. Clerk Price questioned Trustee Keller on a line item in the Water’s Edge bill list, if Straightline Landscaping would be someone they would be interested in bidding in the Metra lot. Trustee Keller stated yes. Clerk Price stated Straightline is not in town but they do work at the golf course. President Guzdziol stated maybe Bladerunner would be interested in Water’s Edge as they are in Worth. Trustee Werner stated on the consent agenda to direct Finance Director to establish separate budget ledger for all revenues generated by Red Light Camera Enforcement Program effective immediately 50% of all revenues generated by Red Light Camera to be used exclusively for debt service payments 50% of all revenues generated by Red Light Camera to be used exclusively for public safety and/or public works infrastructure projects and to direct Chief Carpino to solicit bids for the purchase of 3or 4 pole mounted video cameras (cost not to exceed $25,000.00) to be deployed throughout the community and to present his recommendations to the Board. Trustee Rhein stated there is additional personnel and payroll involved in the police department during the Red Light camera fines hearing. Trustee Werner stated Chief Carpino is very competent and will find a way to keep payroll down to a minimum. Finance Director Maziarek stated the payroll is part of the Appropriations Ordinance. Chief Carpino stated he does not have a budget for video cameras. Trustee Werner stated Chief Carpino should solicit bids for the cameras following the Purchasing Policies of the Village and return to the Board. Trustee Werner stated there should be an effective date for the Red Light camera fines. President Guzdziol stated that should begin immediately. President Guzdziol stated let the record show that the Red Light Camera fines will be split between debt service and public safety and public works projects effective immediately. Trustee Werner stated if there is not a specific purpose for this money it will be squandered. Trustee Kats stated on the consent agenda is the awarding of the bid to Crowley Sheppard Asphalt for 600 tons of hot mix asphalt surface course and 400 tons of hot mix asphalt binder course in the amount of $61,000.00 for MFT projects. Without any objection, this will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Kats stated as of January 1, 2009 the water rates from the City of Chicago are increasing. Clerk Price stated the Ordinance would need to be amended. Trustee Kats directed the attorney to amend the water rate ordinance to reflect Chicago’s water increase. None Trustee Adamski seconded by Trustee Alcala to establish the consent agenda. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. Consent Agenda August 26, 2008 r Approve the public hearing, amended regular & executive minutes from August 5, 2008
r With regret accept the resignation of Peggy Kovaka from the Senior Commission r Approve the appointment of Ed Rys to Senior Commission April 30, 2011
r Approve Resolution #08-09 A Resolution authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement for access to Geographic Information Systems r Approve the bill list in the amount of $185,481.46 r Direct finance director to establish separate budget ledger for all revenues generated by Red Light Camera Enforcement Program effective immediately 50% of all revenues generated by Red Light Camera to be used exclusively for debt service payments 50% of all revenues generated by Red Light Camera to be used exclusively for public safety and/or public works infrastructure projects and to direct Chief Carpino to solicit bids for the purchase of 3or 4 pole mounted video cameras (cost not to exceed $25,000.00) to be deployed throughout the community and to present his recommendations to the Village Board as soon as possible r Award the bid to Crowley Sheppard Asphalt for 600 tons of hot mix asphalt surface course and 400 tons of hot mix asphalt binder course in the amount of $61,000.00 r Direct the Attorney to amend the water rates to reflect the 15% increase that the City of Chicago will impose on January 1, 2009 Trustee Adamski 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. Jack McGrath stated it seems like the Village Board acts like a used car salesman. The Board always has a good deal. Mr. McGrath stated that President Guzdziol stated that the President of Trinity College had no knowledge of Krapil’s plans then why did he sign the petition. Mr. McGrath commented on the garbage contracts. Trustee Alcala moved seconded by Trustee Adamski 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 at 9:07 p.m. A roll call followed: Ayes: Trustee Werner, Alcala, Rhein, Keller, Adamski and Kats. Motion carried. Trustee Alcala made a motioned seconded by Trustee Adamski to appoint Gary Swiercz as part time Fire Chief with a salary of $31,000 with no benefits and appoint Chief Carpino as Public Safety Coordinator with a salary of $1,000 per month. A roll call followed: A roll call followed. Ayes: Trustee Alcala, Keller, Adamski, Werner, and Kats (5). Nays: Trustee Rhein (1). Absent: (0). Motion carried. Trustee Alcala moved seconded by Trustee Keller to adjourn the regular meeting at 9:46 p.m. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. ____________________________ Bonnie M. Price, CMC Village Clerk |
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