VILLAGE OF WORTH
MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING
HELD January 20, 2009
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CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE POLICE DEPT
COMMENDATIONS RED KAYAK
PROCLAMATION WATER’S EDGE
MONTHLY REPORT CITIZEN’S 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 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, Finance Director Barb Maziarek, and Building Commissioner Bruce Zartler, P.W. Superintendent Wayne Demonbreun and Police Chief John Carpino. Pledge of Allegiance President Guzdziol asked Chief Carpino to introduce the Officer of the Year Commendations. Chief Carpino recognized Officers Petersen, Ramos and Kaczmark for outstanding police work and Lt. Knolmayer for extraordinary efforts during the year. President Guzdziol read a proclamation for Red Kayak. Water’s Edge General Manager Dan Garner gave on overview of the month of December. Vince Medina spoke of the marketing efforts at Water’s Edge. Dan Garner spoke of adding two new golf leagues for the Spring. Trustee Alcala questioned the American Express item on the Water’s Edge bill list. President Guzdziol questioned the supporting budget schedules for Water’s Edge. Trustee Keller stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the expenditure of $30,000 to Water’s Edge Golf Club. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Alcala questioned the smoker’s area at Water’s Edge. Dan Garner stated that was tarped for Trustee Keller’s fundraiser. The Board discussed the future lease negotiations with MWRD. Jack McGrath questioned if Village personnel and administration get a bill at Water’s Edge for services, food and beverage? Dan Garner stated yes. Jack Boehm questioned if the $30,000 expenditure to Water’s Edge will be repaid when the course reopens in the Spring? Finance Director Maziarek stated this is a loan to cover their expenses. Trustee Werner stated historically this loan has never been repaid to the Village. Mr. Boehm questioned if this transfer was considered income? Finance Director Maziarek stated yes it is considered income. President Guzdziol stated the Village has sent out letters regarding the golf course management contract that expires this year. President Guzdziol stated he would like to set a date of February 17th when the contract proposals would be due. Trustee Rhein stated the way it was done last time seemed to work well. Trustee Keller stated the last two weeks of February would be better. President Guzdziol stated the new due date for the proposals will be February 11th. Dan Garner asked where the proposals were being sent. President Guzdziol asked Chief Carpino to speak regarding the animal control issue at the last meeting. Chief Carpino stated the resident with the animals paid the tickets, is planning to install a fence and had the dogs immunized. President Guzdziol read correspondence from Attorney Cainkar regarding sound disturbances and asked if the Board if they would like to pursue this issue. Attorney Cainkar stated you would keep your current ordinance just add to it. President Guzdziol directed they attorney to prepare an ordinance regarding sound disturbances. President Guzdziol appointed Trustee Alcala to the North Palos Fire Protection District Board. President Guzdziol stated on the consent agenda is Ordinance #09-01 Adding section 1-10-2, sale of personal property, to title 1, administration, Chapter 10, Village contracts, of the Worth Municipal Code. Clerk Price stated this ordinance will allow the Village to sell property without the attorney preparing an ordinance. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. President Guzdziol stated on the consent agenda is Resolution #09-01 Northern Illinois Municipal Co-operative (NIMEC). Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Clerk Price stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the terms of the lease with Martin Whalen for copier and authorize the Village President to execute the agreement. Trustee Werner questioned the status of the copier from the Fire Department. Chief Carpino stated the copier will be returning to the Police Department. Trustee Rhein questioned the lease terms for the new copier. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Alcala stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the sale of an unmarked 1999 Ford Taurus with a trade in value of $1,000. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Alcala submitted the Police Department report for December. No report. No report. No report. Trustee Werner stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the bill list in the amount of $909,759.96. Trustee Werner stated just for information purposes, $676,000 of the amount is for Oak Park Avenue. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Rhein questioned if the January bond payment has been made? Finance Director Maziarek stated yes. Trustee Kats submitted the water report for the month of December. Trustee Kats commended Public Works for a job well done in snow plowing and salting. Trustee Kats gave the Board a recap of the status of the scavenger contract. Trustee Adamski seconded by Trustee Alcala to establish the consent agenda. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. Consent Agenda January 20, 2009 r Approve the regular minutes from January 6, 2009 r Adopt Ordinance #09-01 Adding section 1-10-2, sale of personal property, to title 1, administration, Chapter 10, Village contracts, of the Worth Municipal Code r Adopt Resolution #09-01Northern Illinois Municipal Co-operative (NIMEC) r Approve the terms of the lease with Martin Whalen for copier and authorize the Village President to execute agreement r Approve the appointment of Trustee Alcala to the North Palos Fire Protection District Board as a Liaison term to expire with May 1, 2009 r Approve the sale of 1999 Ford Taurus trade in value $1,000.00 r Approve the transfer of $30,000 to Water’s Edge Golf Course r Approve the bill list in the amount of $909,759.96 r Direct the Attorney to prepare an ordinance regarding sound disturbances 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. Dwayne Fox complained of the activity of people hanging out on Saturday and Sunday mornings at the Metra lot. President Guzdziol referred this matter to Chief Carpino. Trustee Adamski moved seconded by Trustee Rhein to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:33 p.m. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. ____________________________ Bonnie M. Price, CMC Village Clerk |
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