VILLAGE OF WORTH
MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING
HELD February 19, 2008
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CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE CITIZENS COMMENTS 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 ADJOURN TO
EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNMENT |
President Guzdziol
called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. Roll call indicated that the following trustees were present: Becky, Alcala, Mary Rhein, Randy Keller, 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, Finance Director Barb Maziarek, Building Commissioner Bruce Zartler Village Engineer Cortney Koning and Fire Chief Dave Hopkins. Pledge of Allegiance None President Guzdziol introduced Senator Maloney who was instrumental in obtaining grant money for the renovations in the Police Department. President Guzdziol stated the IL DNR has increased the Village’s water allotment. President Guzdziol stated on the consent agenda is Resolution #08-03 A resolution agreeing to indemnify the State of Illinois for Photo Enforcement Equipment attached to IDOT facilities. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. No report. Trustee Alcala submitted the Police Department report for January 2008. Trustee Alcala stated she received a request from Chief Carpino to authorize the Police Department to trade in four cars to include a 2004 Dodge Intrepid, 2003 Dodge Intrepid 1997 Pontiac Sunfire, and 1995 Mercury Cougar and purchase one unmarked squad car from the DEA Account for $16,689 less the trade in value of $4.305. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Keller stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the loan request for current obligations and projected objections for Water’s Edge Golf Course not to exceed $54,000 in three payments as needed. Trustee Alcala questioned how many staff member does the payroll include? Trustee Keller stated they retained two people to clear brush during the winter. Trustee Alcala inquired how much brush could there possibly be? Trustee Keller stated there are acres and acres of brush. Trustee Alcala asked if this would be the end of the borrowing? Trustee Keller stated he did not know. Finance Director Maziarek stated we cannot afford to loan the entire amount at one time. President Guzdziol stated we do not have the confirmation from the MWRD regarding the rent. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Keller stated Water’s Edge is hosting bean bag tournaments on Friday nights. Trustee Alcala questioned if the bar was pulling in a profit. Trustee Keller stated the workers are on salary and the bean bag tournaments are making $500.00 - $600.00. Trustee Rhein stated the Beautification Committee met on February 12th. Trustee Rhein stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the expenditure not to exceed $1,300 for the planters to be started with plants and soil from hotel/motel tax. Trustee Werner asked that this item be stricken from the consent agenda and held for separate vote. Trustee Rhein stated the Beautification Committee would like to send out a letter for donations for plants and to purchase banners. Trustee Adamski stated the residents that would like a variance to build a garage 19 ½’ are in the audience and Trustee Adamski would like to add the variance to the consent agenda. A sign was placed in front of the residence and no one has objected or called the Clerk’s office. Trustee Rhein stated she would like to see this go in front of the REDB. Trustee Alcala stated if we change the ordinance the Board would not be able to look at each instance individually. Trustee Werner stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the bill list in the amount of $141,939.54. Trustee Keller questioned an item on the bill list for uniforms. Chief Carpino stated this was for uniforms taken out of DEA money. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Werner stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the employee dental plan with BCBSIL. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. No report. No report. Trustee Rhein seconded by Trustee Adamski to establish the consent agenda. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. Consent Agenda r Approve the minutes from February 6 & CDBG Hearing minutes from February 6 r Approve Resolution #08-03 Agreeing to Indemnify the State of Illinois for Photo Enforcement Equipment Attached to IDOT Facilities r Approve the loan request for current obligations & projected operations for Water’s Edge Golf Course not to exceed $54,000 in three payments. r
r Approve the bill list in the amount $141,939.54 r To approve the employee dental plan with BC/BS Trustee Adamski seconded by Trustee Alcala to approve the consent agenda as adopted. A roll call followed. Ayes: Trustee Alcala, Rhein, Keller, Adamski, Kats and Werner (6). Nays: (0). Absent: (0). Motion carried. Trustee Adamski motioned seconded by Trustee Alcala to allow the zoning variance to erect a 19 ½’ garage and direct the attorney to prepare an ordinance. A roll call followed. Ayes: Trustee Alcala, Adamski, Kats and Werner (4). Nays: Trustees Rhein and Keller (2). Absent: (0). Motion carried. Trustee Rhein motioned seconded by Trustee Adamski to approve the expenditure not to exceed $1,300 for hanging planters to be started with plants and soil from the hotel/motel tax. A roll call followed. Ayes: Trustee Alcala, Rhein, Keller, Adamski, and Kats (5). Nays: Trustee Werner (1). Absent: (0). Motion carried. Jack Boehm stated the items on the consent agenda that have dollar amounts attached to them and the words “not to exceed” should be in red capital letters. Trustee Alcala moved seconded by Trustee Rhein to adjourn to executive session at 7:50 p.m. for the purpose of collective bargaining issues. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. Trustee Kats moved seconded by Trustee Adamski to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:12 p.m. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. ________________________________________ Bonnie M. Price, CMC Village Clerk |
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