VILLAGE OF WORTH

MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING

HELD June 3, 2008

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

ROLL CALL

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

CITIZENS 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

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, Kevin Werner, Barb Adamski and Pete Kats. Also in attendance at the meeting were Village Clerk Bonnie Price, Attorney Vince Cainkar, Building Commissioner Bruce Zartler, Public Works Superintendent Wayne Demonbreun, Fire Chief Dave Hopkins and Police Chief John Carpino.

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

 

Nick Stathopoulos questioned what the Village could do to stop the homeless people from congregating at the Worth Library and Snack Shop? Mr. Stathopoulos complained about some properties that are unkempt.

 

Dave Clark commented on how nice Oak Park Avenue looks.  Mr. Clark questioned if the Village tests the water for pharmaceuticals?  President Guzdziol stated the water is tested at the Jardine water plant.

 

William Jarusz thanked the Village for the new speed limit sign on 112th and Natchez.

 

President Guzdziol welcomed the new business, A - Z Maintenance to the Village.

 

President Guzdziol stated he would like to change the meeting day from August 19th to August 26th. 

 

President Guzdziol stated on the consent agenda is the approval of Ordinance #08-09 amending Section 3-6-6, license classifications, fees, number issued, of title 3, business regulations, chapter 6, liquor regulations, of the Worth Municipal Code.  Without any objection.  This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

President Guzdziol stated on the consent agenda is the approval of Ordinance #08-10 the TORO financing master lease agreement #8385565 between the Village of Worth and Reinders, Inc.   This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

Trustee Keller asked President Guzdziol what the status of the TIF is?  President Guzdziol stated he has spoken with Mr. Jaber and he is awaiting the last step of this phase.  President Guzdziol stated a new developer’s agreement will have to be voted on as Mr. Jaber’s expired on June 1st.

 

No report.

 

 

 

 

In Trustee Alcala’s absence, Trustee Kats stated no report.

 

 

 

Trustee Keller stated there was some vandalism on the walking and cart paths. 

 

Trustee Keller stated a group was caught playing soccer on the 17th hole at Water’s Edge and Trustee Keller stated he would like to reiterate the split rail fence project between the course and the path.

 

Trustee Rhein stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the expenditure of $3,082.00 to Cummins N Power for generators for Worth Days and authorize the Village President to sign the agreement.  Without any objection.  This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

Trustee Rhein stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the expenditure of $3,128.00 to Jo-Don Farms for the petting zoo for Worth Days and authorize the Village President to sign the agreement.  Without any objection.  This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

No report.

 

 

 

 

Trustee Werner stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the bill list in the amount of $167,415.83.  Trustee Keller questioned the Sid’s landscaping bill.  Clerk Price stated that is for the Metra lot. Without any objection.  This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

Trustee Werner stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the May payroll in the amount of $219,109.58.  Without any objection.  This will remain on the consent agenda

 

Trustee Werner stated he was not aware that none of the Trustees had a copy of the budget.

 

Trustee Kats stated the water was tested in May and is safe for consumption.

 

 

No report.

 

 

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

 

 

Consent Agenda

June 3, 2008

r    Approve the special hearing, regular & executive minutes from May 20, 2008

r    Approve ordinance #08-09 Amending section 3-6-6, license classifications, fees, number issued, of title 3, business regulations, chapter 6, liquor regulations, of the Worth Municipal Code

r    Approve ordinance #08-10 The Toro financing master lease agreement # 8385565 between the Village of Worth and Reinders, Inc.

r    Authorize the expenditure of $3,082.00 to Cummins N Power for generators for Worth Days and authorize the Village President to sign the agreement.

r    Authorize the expenditure of $3,128.00 to Jo-Don Farms for the petting zoo for Worth Days and authorize the Village President to sign the agreement.

r    Approve the bill list in the amount of $167,415.83

r    Approve the May payroll in the amount of $219,109.58

 

Trustee Rhein moved seconded by Trustee Adamski to approve the consent agenda as adopted.  A roll call followed.  Ayes:  Trustee Rhein, Keller, Adamski, Kats and Werner (5).  Nays:  (0).  Absent:  Trustee Alcala (1).  Motion carried.

 

Dee Woods asked if the TIF District was null and void?  President Guzdziol stated the TIF is still alive and developer’s agreement is null and void.

 

Dave Clark questioned on the progress on the pigeons under the bridges. 

 

Trustee Adamski moved seconded by Trustee Rhein to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:42 p.m.  A voice vote followed. Motion carried.

 

 

 

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Bonnie M. Price, CMC

Village Clerk