VILLAGE OF WORTH

MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING

HELD July 15, 2008

CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE SERGEANT LAPORTE SWEARING IN CEREMONY NEW BUSINESSES 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

President Guzdziol called the meeting to order at 7:00 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, Public Works Superintendent Wayne Demonbreun, Building Commissioner Bruce Zartler Village Engineer Cortney Koning and Finance Director Barb Maziarek. Pledge of Allegiance Chief Carpino introduced Officer Chris LaPorte. Clerk Price swore in Officer LaPorte to the position of Sergeant for the Worth Police Department. President Guzdziol introduced Mr. Garza, the owner of the new Marital Arts Instruction Institute at 114^th Place and Harlem. President Guzdziol introduced Tim Maher, owner of Jeannie Martini lounge on 111^th Street. President Guzdziol stated he has received two letters from established businesses in Worth requesting permission to erect beer gardens, one for Krapil’s and one from Magilla’s. President Guzdziol asked Krapil’s business owner to address the request. Mr. Muersch stated his customers have asked for these accommodations and the economy dictates them and he would be pleased if the Board would be willing to grant these variances. The Board discussed the specifics of the Krapil’s plan and the change to the ordinance. President Guzdziol stated the Board could hold a special hearing on August 5^th at 6:30 p.m. for residents to hear the plans and voice their concerns. President Guzdziol directed the attorney to prepare an ordinance regarding change in liquor class. President Guzdziol stated he attended the 30^th anniversary celebration for the Crisis Center of South Suburbs. President Guzdziol stated the Worth School Board is having a back to school event and asked the Board for an item to give away. Trustee Werner stated this is nonessential spending of public funds. President Guzdziol read a letter from Senator Ed Maloney. No report. In Trustee Alcala’s absence, Trustee Kats stated he has no report. Trustee Keller introduced Dan Garner, General Manager of Water’s Edge Golf Club, who reviewed the monthly report. Trustee Werner questioned if Dan Garner was meeting with the Finance Director. President Guzdziol stated the Finance Director is inundated with the audit and has not had the time to meet with Dan. No report. No report. Trustee Werner stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the bill list in the amount of $163,290.16. Trustee Keller questioned the bill for Sid’s landscaping and asked for a progress report on the seal coating for the Metra lot. Clerk Price stated bids were received and the company that seal coated the walking path was rewarded the job. Trustee Rhein questioned the Current Technologies bill. Clerk Price stated they worked on the UNIX box. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Werner stated on the consent agenda is the approval of Appropriation Ordinance #08-11 Providing for 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. Trustee Werner stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the estimate of revenues. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda Trustee Kats stated on the consent agenda is the approval for a street closure for a block party on July 23^rd from 2-9 p.m. (110^th Street from Ridgeland to Nagle. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Kats stated he has received a request for a street closure for a block party on August 2^nd on 109^th and Depot. Trustee Kats stated the Lloyd Drive sewer project is going well. President Guzdziol stated on the consent agenda is the approval of Ordinance #08-13 Adding section 10-1-14 Community Service Officer to title 10, Police Regulations, Chapter 1, Police Regulations, Chapter 1, Police Department, of the Worth Municipal Code. Chief Carpino spoke to the Board and explained the duties of the Community Service Officers. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. No report. Trustee Rhein seconded by Trustee Kats to establish the consent agenda. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. Consent Agenda July 15, 2008 r Approve the regular as amended and executive minutes from July 1, 2008 r Ordinance #08-13 Adding section 10-1-14 Community Service Officer to title 10, Police Regulations, Chapter 1, Police Regulations, Chapter 1, Police Department, of the Worth Municipal Code r Approve the bill list in the amount of $163,290.16 r Approve Appropriation Ordinance 08-11 Providing for 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 estimate of revenues r Approve request for a street closure for a block party on July 23, 2008 from 2-9 p.m. (110^th Street from Ridgeland to Nagle) r Approve the request from resident Sherry Rysbeck for a street closure on August 2, 2008. r Direct the Attorney to prepare an ordinance regarding liquor classifications changes Trustee Rhein seconded by Trustee Kats to approve the consent agenda as adopted. A roll call followed. Ayes: Trustee Rhein, Keller, Adamski, Werner, and Kats (5). Nays: (0). Absent: Trustee Alcala (1). Motion carried. The Village Board decided decide to purchase the pencils with personal funds. Jack Boehm questioned the absences of Trustee Alcala. President Guzdziol stated Trustee Alcala is attending a class. Larry Bromley stated a relative who lives in Worth is not allowed to play little league on Village of Worth MWRD property. President Guzdziol stated no Board members are authorized to stop groups from playing ball. Trustee Adamski moved seconded by Trustee Rhein to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:32 p.m. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. ____________________________ Bonnie M. Price, CMC Village Clerk