VILLAGE OF WORTH

MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING

HELD February 3, 2009

 

 

 

CALL TO ORDER

 

ROLL CALL

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 

 

CITIZEN’S 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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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: 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, Engineer Cortney Koning, P.W. Superintendent Wayne Demonbreun and Police Chief John Carpino.

 

Pledge of Allegiance

 

 

 

None.

 

 

 

President Guzdziol stated he has received a request from a resident for an honorary street sign for Gale and Clara Moore.  President Guzdziol asked for comments from the Village Board.  Trustee Werner questioned if public funds were to be expended for this?  President Guzdziol referred this matter to the Public Works Committee for further review.

 

President Guzdziol read a proclamation for Go Red signifying February as National Heart Month.

 

President Guzdziol stated he received a letter from ServiScape stating they will not be competing for the golf course management.

 

President Guzdziol gave the Board a synopsis of correspondence received and meetings attended.

 

President Guzdziol stated on the consent agenda is Ordinance #09-02 Adding section 10-4-20 excessive noise prohibited to title 10, police regulations, of chapter 4, general offenses, of the Worth Municipal Code.  Without any objection.  This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

No report.

 

 

 

Trustee Alcala commented on the new Police Department Safety booklet.

 

 

 

 

Trustee Keller stated the pipes froze at the Water’s Edge clubhouse and recommended the expenditure not to exceed $450 for a Deluxe Freeze Alarm.  Without any objection.  This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

No report.

 

 

 

 

No report.

 

 

 

 

Police Chief Carpino requested an amendment to Ordinance #09-02 clarifying residential versus commercial properties.

 

Trustee Werner stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the bill list in the amount of $324,755.68.  Trustee Keller questioned the bill from American Security Cabinet.  Trustee Werner stated the drop box was hit by the snowplow and has been reported to the insurance company. Without any objection.  This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

Trustee Werner stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the bill list from Water’s Edge Golf Club in the amount of $9,109.17.  Without any objection.  This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

Trustee Werner stated to authorize the Village President to sign the contract for the employee medical plans in the amount of $590,281.08.  Without any objection.  This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

Trustee Kats stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the request for tag days for Our Lady of the Ridge Knights of Columbus on September 19-20, 2009.  Without any objection.  This will remain on the consent agenda.

 

Trustee Kats asked the board to consider the three year extension of the scavenger contract with Allied Waste.  Without any objection.  This will remain on the consent agenda.

Trustee Keller asked Attorney Cainkar if Luxor can play any music outside the hours stated.  Attorney Cainkar stated if music is being played it must be brought to the attention of the Village.

 

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

 

 

Consent Agenda

February 3, 2009

 

Approve the regular minutes from January 20, 2009

Authorize Public Works to purchase & install honorary signs for Gale & Clara Moore (stricken from consent agenda)

Adopt Ordinance #09-02 adding section 10-4-20, excessive noise prohibited, to title 10, police regulations, of chapter 4, general offenses, of the Worth Municipal Code as amended

Approve the sale of 1999 Ford Crown Vic to Public Works

Approve the bill list in the amount of $324,755.68.

Approve the check register for Water’s Edge Golf Club in the amount of $9,109.17.

Authorize Village President to sign the contract for the employee medical plans in the amount of $590,281.08.

Authorize Village President to enter into a three year extension with Allied Waste.

Approve Tag Days for Our Lady of the Ridge Knights of Columbus on September 18-20, 2009.

Approve Expenditure not to exceed $450 to purchase Deluxe Freeze Alarm for Water’s Edge Golf Course.

Trustee Adamski seconded by Trustee Rhein to approve the consent agenda as adopted.  A roll call followed. Ayes: Trustee Alcala, Rhein, Werner, Adamski, Keller and Kats (6).  Nays: (0).  Absent: (0). Motion carried.

 

Jack McGrath questioned the communities involved with North Palos Fire Protection District and the term of the contract and the assessed valuation.

 

Trustee Alcala moved seconded by Trustee Adamski to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:47 p.m.  A voice vote followed. Motion carried.

 

 

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Bonnie M. Price, CMC

Village Clerk