VILLAGE OF WORTH
MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING
HELD January 6, 2009
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CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE RED KAYAK
PRESENTATION 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 7:00 p.m. Roll call indicated that the following trustees were present: 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, Finance Director Barb Maziarek, and Building Commissioner Bruce Zartler, P.W. Superintendent Wayne Demonbreun, Fire Chief Gary Swiercz, and Village Engineer Cortney Koning. Pledge of Allegiance Tracey Flood, Worth Jr. High Assistant Principal and Mary Ellen Parchum Worth Jr. High Librarian, and Worth Junior High students gave an overview of the It’s Worth Reading Club a community-wide reading program. President Guzdziol stated effective January 1, 2009 the Village’s fire protection services are covered under North Palos Fire Protection District. Chief McKeon stated Chief Swiercz was the catalyst in making this transition happen. Jack McGrath asked Chief McKeon what will North Palos Fire Protection District cost Worth? Chief McKeon stated exactly the same as a resident of the district. It is based on an equalized assessed value. Trustee Werner questioned if a Fire Protection liaison for North Palos had been picked? President Guzdziol stated no. Chief Swiercz thanked the Village Board for their support during the transition period. Chief Swiercz presented the Board with a photo of the last members of the Worth Fire Department. Trustee Werner reminded the residents of Chief Swiercz’s dedication to the Village of Worth. President Guzdziol introduced Ross Poulos of Titan Auto Sales and Tidal Wave Car Wash. Mr. Poulos thanked the Village Board and Mayor Ed Guzdziol for their efforts and support in the construction of the new building for his business on Harlem. President Guzdziol stated the new buildings are a highlight to Harlem Avenue. President Guzdziol stated on the consent agenda is to authorize the Village President to execute the Statement of Intent in Cook County State of Illinois Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. President Guzdziol asked resident Stephanie Daujatas to relate the dog incident on 109th Street. Mrs. Daujatas recanted the incidents with the neighbor’s pit bulls throughout the years. Chief Carpino sated the first time that he was made aware of this situation was on December 23rd. Chief Carpino stated he physically spoke with the Officer that responded to the call. Chief Carpino stated the Village’s ordinance is very weak. Chief Carpino stated tickets have been issued with a court date at Bridgeview Court House in February. Residents spoke of their disappointments with this situation. Chief Carpino apologized for incidents in the past and asked the residents to allow him the opportunity to act in this matter. President Guzdziol stated he would like to defer this matter to the Village Attorney and work on this together. Trustee Keller questioned how the hearing on January 13, 2009 will be run? President Guzdziol stated it will be run the same as the previous meeting. Trustee Keller asked if the Village Attorney will be present and if the Trustees will be allowed to speak? President Guzdziol stated on the advice of counsel the Trustees were not allowed to speak because their involvement may impair their judgment. Trustee Keller asked if Luxor can request another continuance? Attorney Cainkar stated yes, but they were already allowed a continuance and they don’t have to be granted another. Trustee Kats asked what latitude the Village Board has during the hearing? President Guzdziol stated it is up to the Board to make the decision. No report. In Trustee Alcala’s absence, Trustee Kats submitted the December fire report No report. Trustee Rhein stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the contract with All Around Amusement Inc. for 2009 and authorize the Village President to execute the agreement. Trustee Rhein stated she would like item #20 stricken from the agreement. Clerk Price stated that item was stricken from last year’s contract. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Rhein asked Clerk Price if there was an activity in the Village Hall for the Beautification meeting on Wednesday, January 14th? Clerk Price stated the meeting room is available. Trustee Adamski thanked the residents for coming to the Board and discussing the dog incidents. Trustee Werner stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the bill list in the amount of $74,232.37. Trustee Keller questioned the Comcast Cable and Morgan Birge bill for Fire Departments? Clerk Price stated North Palos is disconnecting the services and the Village will cancel the services then. Trustee Keller questioned the Martin Whalen and American Messaging bills. Clerk Price stated the Martin Whalen copier will be moving to the Police Department and the pagers with American Messaging have been returned. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Werner stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the check register for Water’s Edge Golf Club in the amount of $42,507.38. Trustee Werner questioned whether the bills on the list have been paid. Trustee Werner stated he would request the Village President to rescind the two credit cards from Dan Garner. Trustee Werner stated during the meeting with Jim Hahn and Mr. Clark from Kemper Sports a clear definition on credit card spending was laid out. Trustee Werner stated the discomfort with the credit card spending was voiced during the meeting with Kemper Sports comptroller. Trustee Werner stated Dan Garner must work within the Village’s purchasing policies. Trustee Werner stated he discussed this with the Golf Course Chair Trustee Keller and Trustee Keller is in agreement. Trustee Werner stated the cell phone use at Water’s Edge needs to reviewed. Trustee Werner stated if there is a contractual obligation for reimbursement of the cell phones he would like to see it. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Keller questioned if the bond payments for Water’s Edge were made on January 1st? Finance Director Maziarek stated no. we are in the process of finalizing the loan with Founders Bank Trustee Keller asked what the interest rate will be for borrowing the money to make the bond payments. Trustee Werner asked Finance Director Maziarek if the Village has the money to make the bond payment without borrowing it? Finance Director Maziarek stated we would be cutting it very close and January has three payrolls. Trustee Werner stated the State of Illinois is three months behind in their tax payments. Trustee Kats stated on the consent agenda is the approval of the sale of the Public Works 1994 Blazer. Public Works Superintendent Demonbreun stated the Village has received an offer for the vehicle. Without any objection. This will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Rhein seconded by Trustee Adamski to establish the consent agenda. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. Consent Agenda January 6, 2009 r Approve the regular and executive minutes from December 16, 2008 r Approve the contract with All Around Amusement Inc. amend contract to stricken item #20 and authorize President Guzdziol to execute agreement r Approve the bill list in the amount of $74,232.37 r Approve the check register for Water’s Edge Golf Club in the amount of $42,507.38 r Direct the Attorney to prepare an ordinance regarding the sale of a 1994 Chevrolet Blazer r Authorize Village President to execute the statement of intent in Cook County, Illinois Pre-disaster Mitigation Plan Trustee Rhein seconded by Trustee Adamski to approve the consent agenda as adopted. A roll call followed. Ayes: Trustee Rhein, Werner, Adamski, Keller and Kats (5). Nays: (0). Absent: Trustee Alcala (1). Motion carried. Nick Stathopoulos commented on the Founders Bank towing signs and how much of the Village property is on 111th Place. President Guzdziol polled the Village Board on the banners for Harlem Avenue. Trustees voiced their opinions on the banners. Trustee Rhein motioned seconded by Trustee Keller to approve the yellow banner with two yellow roses. A roll call followed. Ayes: Trustee Rhein and Keller (2). Nays: Trustee Adamski, Werner, Kats and President Guzdziol (4). Absent: Trustee Alcala (1). Motion failed. Trustee Werner motioned seconded by Adamski to approve gold gradient banner with the water tower. A roll call followed. Ayes: Trustee Rhein, Werner, Adamski, Keller and Kats (5). Nays: (0). Absent: Trustee Alcala (1). Motion carried. Trustee Adamski moved seconded by Trustee Rhein to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:30 p.m. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. ____________________________ Bonnie M. Price, CMC Village Clerk |
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