MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF WORTH HELD CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Village of Worth Village Board was called to order by Village President Werner on at 7:02 p.m. at the Village Meeting Room. ROLL CALL Present and responding to roll call were the following: Village President: Village Clerk Village Trustees: Mary Werner Bonnie Price Kevin Ryan Warren Soldan Tedd Muersch Jr. Brad Urban Pete Kats Rich Dziedzic Also Present: Village Attorney Public Works Superintendent Finance Director Village Engineer Police Chief Greg Jones Wayne Demonbreun Dwayne Fox Mike Spolar Mark Micetich There being a quorum present, the meeting was called to order. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE REPORTS OF VILLAGE OFFICIALS VILLAGE PRESIDENT President Werner stated that she would like to remove the approval of the Public Works Agreement from the consent agenda. The board just received the contract and needs time to review. This will be placed on the November 21 agenda. President Werner announced the upcoming events held in the Village of Worth: November 9&10 Shepard High School Musical The Adams Family. November 11 Thanksgiving Dinner at the American Legion from 1-7 p.m. Adults $12.00 and Children $6.00. November 11&12 Stagg Arts & Crafts Festival, support the Music Boosters.
November 18 Worth Lions Ton of Food Drive please leave your non-perishable food donations on your front porch for pick up. November 19 Holiday Craft Show at the Worth Park District. VILLAGE CLERK No report. FINANCE COMMITTEE Trustee Ryan stated that on the consent agenda is to approve the bill list dated November 7 in the amount of $337,123.37. Without any objection this will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Ryan stated that on the consent agenda is to approve the October payroll in the amount of $282,955.08. Without any objection this will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Ryan stated that we will save $770,000.00 refinancing the golf course bonds. The good news is the loan term has not been extended. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Trustee Soldan submitted the Worth Police Department monthly report for September: The Police Department logged 11,592 miles, Landline Calls for Police Service 1,328, E-911 Calls for Police Service 87 and Criminal Arrests 52. GOLF COURSE Trustee Muersch Jr. announced some upcoming events: November 11 the Chili Open, has 144 golfers signed up. On November 18 Turkey Shoot Out and it is filling up fast. November 24 Sip and Shop in the Pro Shop. Trustee Muersch Jr. stated that the general manager and the food & beverage manager have been meeting to come up with a plan for the winter months, this should be finalized and discussed at the November 21 board meeting. BUSINESS LICENSES/BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE Trustee Urban stated on the consent agenda is to approve the business license for 111 Tobacco Store Inc., located at 6615 W. 111 th Street. The representative for the business owner was present at the meeting. Trustee Urban explained that the parking for this location has shared street parking in front. Without any objection this will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Urban stated on the consent agenda is to approve the business license for Takaful Kitchen NFP, located at 11306 S. Harlem Avenue. The business owner, Malek Odetallah was in attendance at the board meeting. Trustee Urban asked Malek Odetallah how many employees there will be. Malek stated 2-3 employees. Trustee Urban stated that there is very little parking for that location. Malek explained this is a small operation mostly delivery of the food and online ordering, people can pick up food if they want. This is a not for profit catering company and the food will be donated to shelters and needy people. The hours of operation will be 9-1 p.m. Trustee Dziedzic asked Malek to submit plans to the building department and to work with Building Commissioner Zartler. 2
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Trustee Kats stated on the consent agenda is to approve the Honorary Sign Application Request for Andrew Ehrlichman. The sign will be placed on 112 th Street. Without any objection this will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Kats stated that the bacterial samples collected on September 6 & 28 by the Water Department were found to be satisfactory, according to the testing analysis performed by Envro- Test/Perry Labs Inc. Trustee Kats stated that the street program will begin November 8. Trustee Kats has some concerns starting so late in the season. Trustee Kats stated that next year we will begin the process much earlier. President Werner stated that No Parking signs have been posted on the streets that will be paved. Trustee Urban asked Superintendent Demonbreun to talk to the State of Illinois regarding the gravel shoulders on 111 th Street West of Harlem. Trustee Urban asked Superintendent Demonbreun what is the process for picking up bushes that were removed with the root ball. Superintendent Demonbreun stated this is something that we normally do not pick up. Superintendent Demonbreun stated that the board should consider how to handle this, some municipalities charge the resident for pick up because the scavenger service charges us. Trustee Urban explained the bushes are in the ditch line which could cause problems. BUILDING/LICENSING/ORDINANCES Trustee Dziedzic stated that the REDB Hearing on November 6, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. met to consider a request from the Worth Village Board to amend Title 5, Chapter 6 of the Worth Municipal Code to modify the Village s regulations concerning residential dwelling units in the B1 Restricted Retail Business Zoning District and the B2 General Business Zoning District, and other relief as required. The REDB Commissioners are recommending this to the Village Board. Trustee Dziedzic directed the attorney to prepare an ordinance for November 21. Trustee Dziedzic stated that on the consent agenda is to: Pass Resolution 2017-06 A Resolution to execute the 2017 CDBG Program for the Village of Worth. This is done yearly. Without any objection this will remain on the consent agenda. Adopt Ordinance 2017-34 Approving a Special Use Permit to Establish and Operate a Parking Lot at 7015 W. 111 th Street, Worth, Illinois. Without any objection this will remain on the consent agenda. Adopt Ordinance 2017-35 Granting Variances to Sections 5-9-6(E), 5-9-6(G), 5-6A-5(A), and 5-9- 6(H)(3) of the Village of Worth Municipal Code to Allow for the Construction of a Parking Lot at 7015 W. 111 th Street, Worth, Illinois. Without any objection this will remain on the consent agenda. MOTION TO ESTABLISH THE CONSENT AGENDA Motion was made by Trustee Dziedzic seconded by Trustee Ryan to establish the consent agenda. A roll call followed. Ayes: Trustee Soldan, Kats, Ryan, Dziedzic, Muersch Jr., and Urban (6). Nays: (0). Absent: (0). Abstain: (0). Motion carried. 3
Consent Agenda Approve the meeting minutes from October 17, 2017 Approve the executive minutes from October 17, 2017 Approve and authorize the Village President and Village Clerk to execute the Agreement between the Village of Worth and Service Employees International Union Local 73 for the Department of Public Works Pulled from the consent agenda will be on the November 21 agenda. Approve bill list dated November 7 in the amount of $337,123.37 Approve the payroll for the month of October in the amount of $282,955.08 Approve the business license for 111 Tobacco Store Inc., located at 6615 W. 111 th Street. The business owner is Majedah Hasan. This license is contingent upon having passed all inspections and being in compliance with all codes and ordinances Approve the business license for Takaful Kitchen NFP, located at 11306 S. Harlem Avenue. The business owner is Malek Odetallah. This license is contingent upon having passed all inspections and being in compliance with all codes and ordinances Approve the Honorary Sign Application Request for Andrew Ehrlichman Pass Resolution 2017-06 A Resolution to execute the 2017 CDBG Program for the Village of Worth Adopt Ordinance 2017-34 Approving a Special Use Permit to Establish and Operate a Parking Lot at 7015 W. 111 th Street, Worth, Illinois Adopt Ordinance 2017-35 Granting Variances to Sections 5-9-6(E), 5-9-6(G), 5-6A-5(A), and 5-9- 6(H)(3) of the Village of Worth Municipal Code to Allow for the Construction of a Parking Lot at 7015 W. 111 th Street, Worth, Illinois MOTION TO ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA Motion was made by Trustee Dziedzic seconded by Trustee Urban to adopt the consent agenda. A roll call followed. Ayes: Trustee Soldan, Kats, Ryan, Dziedzic, Muersch Jr., and Urban, (6). Nays: (0). Absent: (0). Abstain: (0). Motion carried. CITIZENS COMMENTS A resident asked what CDBG stands for. President Werner stated Community Development Block Grant and we should be receiving a $220,000.00 grant from Cook County. Phil Riley Architect for Saraya asked if they could park at 7015 W. 111 th Street. The variance was approved tonight and they are receiving tickets. Phil stated it cannot get paved before winter. Attorney Jones stated that the variance that was approved is for an improved parking lot, the way the lot sits now is unimproved and you cannot park on it. You would need to submit a written request to the Village Clerk, she will place that on the agenda to be discussed at a public meeting. 4
ADJOURNMENT Trustee Kats moved seconded by Trustee Muersch Jr. to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:38 p.m. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. Bonnie M. Price, CMC Village Clerk 5