VILLAGE OF WORTH
MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING
HELD March 18, 2008
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CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE SWEARING IN
CEREMONY 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 ADJOURNMENT |
President Guzdziol
called the meeting to order at 7:02 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 Mike Cainkar, Public Works Superintendent Wayne Demonbreun, Building Commissioner Bruce Zartler, Finance Director Barb Maziarek, Village Engineer Cortney Koning, Fire Chief Dave Hopkins and Police Chief John Carpino. Pledge of Allegiance Clerk Price swore in Firefighter Dave Gaskill to the position to Lieutenant. Ted Wozek stated the potholes in Dunkin Donuts parking lot on 111th are terrible. President Guzdziol will speak to them about this. Joan Silke spoke about the Lucas Berg Pit site. Adele Benck of the Life Safety Committee stated the Village should demand a hearing from the Army Corps of Engineers regarding Lucas Berg Pit dredging. President Guzdziol stated the Chamber of Commerce luncheon last week was very well attended. President Guzdziol spoke of possible reforms to educational funding. President Guzdziol stated he has contacted the MWRD regarding extending the reduced rental rate for the golf course. President O’Brien stated he would like to speak with the Village’s auditing firm and President Guzdziol referred this to the Finance Director. President Guzdziol stated Peggy Kovaka has received the Sheriff’s Medal of Honor Award. President Guzdziol stated on the consent agenda is Ordinance #08-06 An ordinance regulating construction and uses in order to provide flood protection and relief to maintain eligibility in the National Flood Insurance Program. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. President Guzdziol stated on the consent agenda is Resolution #08-04 authorizing the Village of Worth to close 111th Street from Ridgeland Avenue to Harlem Avenue on September 7, 2008 for the Village of Worth Parade. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Clerk Price stated the Village will be hosting an Easter Egg Hunt at the boat launch on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Trustee Keller questioned the minutes from the meeting on March 4, 2008. Trustee Keller stated he spoke with Vince Cainkar regarding the request for an executive session from last meeting. Trustee Alcala submitted the Police and Fire reports. Trustee Alcala stated Red Speed will be making a presentation at the Village Hall on Wednesday. Trustee Keller stated Dan Garner, the new General Manager of Water’s Edge, will be starting on March 24th. Trustee Keller stated Steve Dell is here to present the 2008-2009 Water’s Edge budget. Trustee Keller requested the approval of Water’s Edge budget for 2008/2009 be removed from the consent agenda. Steve Dell gave an overview of the Water’s Edge 2008/09 budget. Trustees and President Guzdziol questioned items on the budget and future plans for Water’s Edge. The Water’s Edge budget will be revised and placed on the April 1, agenda. Trustee Werner asked that our Finance Director work closely on the revised Water’s Edge budget that will be presented at the next meeting. Trustee Rhein stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the expenditure of $4,000 for Sixteen Candles from the Worth Days Account. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Rhein stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the expenditure of $650.00 to Dave Rudolf from the Worth Days fund. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Rhein stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the expenditure of $750.00 to Eck-cellent Entertainment from the Worth Days fund. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Rhein stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the expenditure of $650.00 to Club 44 from the Worth Days fund. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Rhein stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the expenditure of $1,300.00 to Lucky Town from the Worth Days fund. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Rhein stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the expenditure of $3,200.00 to Mike & Joe from the Worth Days fund. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Rhein stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the expenditure of $550.00 to Matthew Scherer Magical Entertainment from the Worth Days fund. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Rhein stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the expenditure of $800.00 to Walkins from the Worth Days fund. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Rhein stated NiCor is our official sponsor for Planting Day on May 17th. No report. Trustee Werner stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the bill list in the amount of $127,823.44. Trustee Werner questioned an item on the bill list. Trustee Keller questioned the Ehlers bill. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Kats stated on the consent agenda is the approval of tag days request for Knights of Columbus – September 28, 29 & 30, 2008. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Kats stated on the consent agenda is the approval of tag days request for Father Perez Knights of Columbus–September 22 & 23, 2008. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Kats stated that he days do not match. Clerk Price will look into the dates that the Knights of Columbus are asking for and work with the two clubs Trustee Kats stated one lane on 107th Street will be closed under the bridge for two days. Attorney Michael Cainkar stated he agrees with the way the minutes were written for the executive session. President Guzdziol stated he received five letters of recommendation for Charles Farruggia for the position of General Manager at Water’s Edge. Trustee Adamski seconded by Trustee Alcala to establish the consent agenda. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. Consent Agenda r Approve the executive minutes from February 19 and the regular and executive minutes from March 4, 2008. r Approve Ordinance #08-06 regulating construction and uses in order to provide flood protection and relief to maintain eligibility in the National Flood Insurance Program. r Approve Resolution #08-04 authorizing the Village of Worth to close 111th Street from Ridgeland Avenue to Harlem Avenue on September 7, 2008 for the Village of Worth Parade. r Approve the expenditure of $4,000.00 to 16 Candles from the Worth Days Account r Approve the expenditure of $650.00 to Dave Rudolf from the Worth Days Account r Approve the expenditure of $750.00 to Eck-cellent Entertainment from the Worth Days Account r Approve the expenditure of $650.00 to Club 44 from the Worth Days Account r Approve the expenditure of $1,300.00 to Lucky Town from the Worth Days Account r Approve the expenditure of $3,200.00 to Mike & Joe from the Worth Days Account r Approve the expenditure of $550.00 to Matthew Scherer Magical Entertainment from the Worth Days Account r Approve the expenditure of $800.00 to Walkins from the Worth Days Account r Approve tags days request from Our Lady of the Ridge Knights of Columbus for 111th & Ridgeland, dates to be determined r Approve tag days request from Father Perez #1444 Knights of Columbus 111th & Harlem & Southwest Highway & Harlem, dates to be determined r Approve the bill list in the amount $127,823.44 Trustee Adamski seconded by Trustee Keller 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. President Guzdziol stated the property adjacent to BP Amoco will be sold by silent bid and he received a letter from a prospective bidder that wishes to open a hotel. This prospective buyer has 2 hotels. President Guzdziol stated a developer is investigating the golf course property for senior living and invited the Trustees to look at the property in Naperville. Jack Boehm stated the golf course budget does not include the repayment to the Village for the loans. Trustee Adamski moved seconded by Trustee Kats to adjourn the regular meeting at 9:07 p.m. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. ________________________________________ Bonnie M. Price, CMC Village Clerk |
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