VILLAGE OF WORTH
MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING
HELD July 1, 2008
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CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE CITIZENS COMMENTS PRESIDENT’S REPORT SERGEANT MCNEILLY’S
RETIREMENT 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 7:02 p.m. Roll call indicated that the following trustees were present: Randy Keller, Mary Rhein, 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 and Finance Director Barb Maziarek. Pledge of Allegiance Jack Boehm questioned the amount and owners of the uncollected debt on the consent agenda. President Guzdziol announced with regret the passing of former Real Estate Development Board Commissioner Jack Gratz. President Guzdziol announced he has accepted with regret a retirement notice from Sergeant John McNeilly and thanked Sergeant McNeilly for his dedicated service. Chief Carpino gave a speech recognizing Sergeant McNeilly’s accomplishments. Sergeant McNeilly thanked the Village for his time of service in the Worth Police Department. President Guzdziol asked the Village Board for a brief recess to share a cup of coffee with Sgt. McNeilly and his family. President Guzdziol requested an executive session following the regular meeting. President Guzdziol stated he received a letter from Detective Ramos and referred the matter to Chief Carpino. Chief Carpino stated Detective Ramos has revised his academic request to one graduate study course per semester plus the cost of books. Trustee Rhein stated she understands this money is in the Police budget but what if every Police Officer wanted to participate? Chief Carpino stated each request must be approved by the Village Board. Trustee Werner asked that this item be stricken from the consent agenda and held for separate vote. President Guzdziol stated taxpayers were hit with two sales tax hikes from .25% from RTA and 1% from Cook County. No report. In Trustee Alcala’s absence, Trustee Kats stated he has received a request to promote one police officer to rank of Sergeant and the request to hire one police officer. President Guzdziol presented Tony’s Tacos a business license. Trustee Keller stated Water’s Edge is hosting an Elvis Tribute Night on July 18th. Trustee Rhein stated everyone who volunteered at Planting Day will receive a certificate of participation from NiCor. Trustee Rhein stated on the consent agenda is the approval not to exceed $550 from the hotel/motel tax fund for lettering Water’s Edge Golf Club onto the large stone by the waterfall. Trustee Rhein went out for bid. Trustee Werner asked that this item be stricken from the consent agenda and held for separate vote. No report. Trustee Werner stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the bill list in the amount of $150,330.98. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Werner stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the June payroll in the amount of $312,063.11. 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 Village had three water main breaks. Trustee Kats stated the Lloyd Drive sewer project should begin very soon. Clerk Price stated on the consent agenda is the approval of write off of uncollected debt for accounts receivable. Clerk Price stated some of owners of the debt are deceased or have declared bankruptcy. Some of these accounts go back to 1997. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. No report. Trustee Rhein seconded by Trustee Keller to establish the consent agenda. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. Consent Agenda July 1, 2008 r Approve the regular minutes from June 17, 2008 r Approve the bill list in the amount of $150,330.98 r Approve June payroll in the amount of $312,063.11 r Approve write off of uncollected debt for accounts receivables in the amount of $910.82 Trustee Rhein seconded by Trustee Keller to approve the consent agenda as adopted. A roll call followed. Ayes: Trustee Rhein, Keller, Werner, and Kats (4). Nays: (0). Absent: Trustee Alcala and Adamski (2). Motion carried. Trustee Kats seconded by Trustee Keller to approve the request of Detective Ramos’ education request not to exceed $2,130 plus the cost of books. A roll call followed. Ayes: Trustee Rhein, Keller, Kats and President Guzdziol (4). Nays: Trustee Werner (1). Absent: Trustee Alcala and Adamski (2). Motion carried. Trustee Rhein seconded by Trustee Keller to approve the expenditure not to exceed $550 from the hotel/motel tax fund for lettering Water’s Edge Golf Club onto the large stone by the waterfall. A roll call followed. Ayes: Trustee Rhein, Keller, Kats and President Guzdziol (4). Nays: Trustee Werner (1). Absent: Trustee Alcala and Adamski (2). Motion carried. Jack Boehm stated the amount of accounts receivable should be mentioned. Trustee Rhein moved seconded by Trustee Kats to adjourn to executive session at 7:42 p.m. A roll call followed. Ayes: Trustee Rhein, Keller, Werner and Kats (4). Nays: (0). Absent: Trustee Alcala and Adamski (2). Motion carried.
No action taken.
Trustee Kats moved seconded by Trustee Werner to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:50 p.m. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. _______________________________________ Bonnie M. Price, CMC Village Clerk |
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