VILLAGE OF WORTH
MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING
HELD September 16, 2008
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CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE NEW BUSINESS POLICE DEPARTMENT
RENOVATIONS CITIZEN’S COMMENTS VILLAGE BOARD
DISCUSSION ON OUTDOOR BEER GARDEN ORDINANCE AMENDED ORDINANCE
#08-15 PRESIDENT’S REPORT TRUSTEE KELLER’S
WATER’S EDGE GOLF COURSE RPORT 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 TO
EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNMENT |
President Guzdziol
called the meeting to order at 7 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 Vince Cainkar, Building Commissioner Bruce Zartler, Public Works Superintendent Wayne Demonbreun, Police Chief John Carpino, Village Engineer Cortney Koning, Golf Course Dan Gardner, Fire Chief Gary Swiercz and Finance Director Barb Maziarek. Pledge of Allegiance President Guzdziol recognized George Tsonis owner of the new Nickobees on Southwest Highway. Trustee Alcala introduced Gunther Smith, architect for the Police Department lower level and first floor renovations. Trustee Rhein questioned the contractor’s bid and worthiness. Trustee Keller questioned if the Village was incorporating alternate one or alternate two. Ron Muersch Sr. spoke in favor of the beer garden at Krapil’s. Doreen Holford spoke against the beer garden at Krapil’s. Tedd Muersch spoke in favor of the beer garden. Jack McGrath spoke against the beer garden at Krapil’s. Ron Muersch Jr. spoke in favor of the beer garden at Krapil’s and passed out a packet. He also handed in petitions to the Village Clerk to be filed Dennis Ferguson spoke against the beer garden at Krapil’s. Tom Buglieski, spoke in favor of the beer garden. on behalf of the Muersch family. Bob O’Connor spoke against the beer garden at Krapil’s. Tom Tague spoke in favor of the beer garden at Krapil’s. Russ Martin spoke against the beer garden at Krapil’s. Susan LeBeau spoke in favor for the beer garden at Krapil’s. President Guzdziol read a portion the Village’s current noise ordinance. Trustee Werner submitted to the Village Board that this should be submitted as a special use on a case-by-case basis for beer gardens. Trustee Werner stated the change should be henceforth. Trustee Rhein stated her concern is the music. Trustee Keller questioned the hours for music. Trustee Rhein questioned the Muersch family on their plans for the beer gardens. President Guzdziol stated this idea is not new there are many establishments in neighboring communities that have built outside beer gardens. President Guzdziol summarized the Board’s position on outside beer gardens. Each will be a special use case-by-case basis, delete item #10 and maintain #12. Trustee Werner seconded by Trustee Adamski Ordinance #-8-15 as amended. A roll call followed. Ayes: Trustee Alcala, Rhein, Keller, Adamski, Werner, and Kats (6). Nays: (0). Absent: (0). Motion carried. President Guzdziol requested a five-minute intermission from the Board Meeting at 8:12 p.m. President Guzdziol reconvened the Board Meeting at 8:17 p.m. Roll call indicated that the following trustees were present: Becky Alcala, Randy Keller, Mary Rhein, Barb Adamski, Kevin Werner and Pete Kats. President Guzdziol stated there are two proclamations in the Board packets. President Guzdziol stated on the consent agenda is approval of Ordinance #08-19 Amending Section 3-6-, License Classification, Fees, Number Issued, of Title 3, Business Regulations, Chapter 6, Liquor Regulations, of the Worth Municipal Code by Increasing the Number of Class E. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. President Guzdziol stated on the consent agenda is the approval to advise and consent to Village President’s appointment of Larry Bromley to the Senior Commission term to expire on April 30, 2011. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. President Guzdziol commended Public Works on their fine job during the recent inclement weather. President Guzdziol requested an executive session for the purpose of the appointment, employment, compensation, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity and 2(c)(2) Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees. Dan Garner, General Manager of Water’s Edge, stated August exceeded the revenue by $34,000. Rounds are up by 4,000. Trustee Keller thanked the Board for supporting the drainage project at Water’s Edge. No report. Trustee Alcala questioned Finance Director on the bill list for Water’s Edge. Finance Director Maziarek stated there is a new process for approving bills at Water’s Edge. Trustee Alcala would like more detail on the bill list. Trustee Alcala submitted the police report for the month of August. Golf Course report was given earlier in the meeting. Trustee Rhein stated on the consent agenda is the approval not to exceed $300 from the hotel/motel funds for 107th and Southwest, 111th & Ridgeland, 116th and Harlem and Oketo and 111th improve those corners with a fall scenery. Trustee Werner requested this item be pulled from the consent agenda and held for separate vote. President Guzdziol stated Worth Days was a tremendous success and thanked Clerk Price and Public Works for a job well done. President Guzdziol thanked Steve Werner for his work at the beer garden. Clerk Price gave a recap of the monies collected. Trustee Adamski stated the REDB had a hearing on September 4th and directed the attorney to prepare an Ordinance for the parking variance at 11301 S. Harlem. Trustee Werner stated on the consent agenda is the approval of August payroll in the amount of $419,367.38. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Werner stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the bill list in the amount of $312,501.92. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Werner directed the attorney to prepare an Authorizing Ordinance regarding the refinancing of the Water’s Edge Golf Course Bonds. President Guzdziol summarized the CBS Outdoor billboard proposal. Trustee Kats submitted the water report. No report. Trustee Alcala seconded by Trustee Adamski to establish the consent agenda. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. Consent Agenda September 16, 2008 Approve the regular &
executive minutes from August 26, and the regular minutes as amended from
September 2, 2008 To advise and consent to
Village President’s appointment of Larry Bromley to the Senior Commission
term to expire April 30, 2011
Approve Ordinance #08-19
Amending Section 3-6-, License Classification, Fees, Number Issued, of Title
3, Business Regulations, Chapter 6, Liquor Regulations, of the Worth
Municipal Code by Increasing the Number of Class E Award the bid to Semford
Management & Construction for first floor & lower level renovations
to the Police Station (Grant Money)
Approve August payroll in the amount of $419,367.38 Approve the bill list in the amount of $312,501.92 Direct the Attorney to prepare an Authorizing Ordinance regarding the refinancing of the Water’s Edge Golf Course Bonds Direct the Attorney to prepare an Ordinance for the parking variance at 11301 S. Harlem that was heard by the REDB on September 4, 2008 Trustee Adamski seconded by Trustee Alcala to approve the consent agenda as adopted. A roll call followed. Ayes: Trustee Alcala, Rhein, Keller, Adamski, Werner, and Kats (6). Nays: (0). Absent: (0). Motion carried. Trustee Rhein seconded by Trustee Adamski for the approval of the expenditure not to exceed $300 from the hotel/motel funds 107th and Southwest, 111th & Ridgeland, 116th and Harlem and Oketo and 111th to improve those corners with a fall scenery. A roll call followed. Ayes: Trustee Alcala, Rhein, Keller, Adamski, and Kats (6). Nays: Trustee Werner (1). Absent: (0). Motion carried. Kim O’Brien spoke of flooding at her house during the last weekend. Jim O’Brien stated he thinks his sewer system needs to be jetted and rodded. Jack Boehm asked the amount of bonds that are to be refinanced. Kathy Levickus of Worth Ridge Panthers thanked the Board and Public Works for their support. President Guzdziol stated he would like the Board’s consent to consider a pilot program regarding backflow valves. Trustee Keller stated the residents he spoke with are willing to pay for this equipment. President Guzdziol stated some residents cannot afford this. Trustee Werner stated he would consider only if the Village is reimbursed for the Village’s costs for labor and equipment. President Guzdziol directed Public Works to purchase ten backflow valves. Trustee Rhein moved seconded by Trustee Adamski to adjourn to executive session 2(c)(1) To discuss The appointment, employment, compensation, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the public body or legal counsel for the public body, including hearing testimony on a complaint lodged against an employee of the public body or against legal counsel for the public body to determine its validity and 2(c)(2) Collective negotiating matters between the public body and its employees or their representatives, or deliberations concerning salary schedules for one or more classes of employees at 9:26 p.m. A roll call followed: Ayes: Trustee Werner, Alcala, Rhein, Keller, Adamski and Kats. Motion carried. No Action Taken Trustee Alcala moved seconded by Trustee Kats to adjourn the regular meeting at 10:10 p.m. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. ____________________________ Bonnie M. Price, CMC Village Clerk |
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