MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF WORTH HELD NOVEMBER 15, 2016

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1 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF WORTH HELD NOVEMBER 15, 2016 CALL TO ORDER The regular meeting of the Village of Worth Village Board was called to order by Village President Werner on at 7:00 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. Colleen McElroy Rich Dziedzic Also Present: Village Attorney Police Chief Building Commissioner Village Engineer Finance Director Public Works Superintendent Keri Lyn Krafthefer Mark Micetich Bruce Zartler Mike Spolar Dwayne Fox Wayne Demonbreun There being a quorum present, the meeting was called to order. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRESENTATION BY JESSICA FAIN, ACTUARIAL CONSULTANT FROM LAUTERBACH AND AMEN, LLP Jessica Fain discussed the Pension funds for the Worth Police Officers and Worth Firefighters. Police Pension Current year contribution requirement is $1,151,022 Prior year contribution requirement is $982,205 Current year funded percentage is 38.69% Active member count is 26 Inactive member count is 23

2 The demographic changes for the Police Pension are: Four new police officers were hired in the current year; this increased the recommended contribution by approximately $37, One police officer terminated employment in the current year; this decreased the recommended contribution by approximately $10, Future Risk: Police Pension 100% contributed. Firefighter Pension Current year contribution requirement is $477,810 Prior year contribution requirement is $299,667 Current year funded percentage is 49.81% Active member count is 0 Inactive member count is 16 The demographic changes for the fire fighter pension are: One firefighter began collecting a disability benefit; this increased the recommended contribution by approximately $38, One firefighter finalized their reciprocity application; this increased the recommended contribution by approximately $16, Future Risk for firefighter pension is more dollars going out then in. The problem is if it falls below $2.5 million they are restricted in investments. Trustee Muersch asked what the expected return is for the police and fire pension. Jessica stated police is 6.75% and fire is 5.50%. REPORTS OF VILLAGE OFFICIALS VILLAGE PRESIDENT President Werner announced upcoming events: 2 Cook County Veterans Affair is hosting a job fair at UPS on November 17. Pace Bus has a new express route. Route 386 leaves Toyota Park and goes downtown, for more information visit November 26 is small business day. We encourage the residents to shop small businesses. December 2 is the Worth Park District tree lighting to be held at 111 th & Harlem at 6:30 p.m. Coffee with the Mayor on December 3 from 9-11 a.m., residents will be able to ask questions and discuss things with the Mayor. VILLAGE CLERK Clerk Price stated that on the consent agenda is to approve the expenditure of $276, for Property & Inland Marine, Crime, Law Enforcement Liability, Public Officials, Public Entity Liability & Employment Practices, Automobile, Cyber Liability, Privacy & Network Insurance, Worker s Compensation and Liquor Liability. This is a savings of $5, from last year. We will

3 also be eligible for the IPRF grant in the amount of $10, In the past years we have used the grant money to purchase items for the police department and public works. On November 19 volunteers will be picking up non-perishable and unexpired food from porches. The food that is collected helps needy residents at Thanksgiving and Christmas. November 28 is the last day for yard waste pick up. FINANCE COMMITTEE Trustee Ryan stated that on the consent agenda is to approve the bill list dated November 15 in the amount of $82, Trustee Dziedzic asked about the invoice from Wilrae. Clerk Price stated that we did damage to a Jeep and we had to repair it. Without any objection this will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Ryan asked if there were any questions regarding the Property Tax Levy that was presented. The board will need to formally vote in this December 6. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Trustee Soldan submitted the Worth Police Department Report for the month of October. The Police Department report is as follows: patrol miles 18,378, landline calls 1,301, E911 calls 109 and 36 criminal arrests were made. GOLF COURSE Trustee Muersch stated that Jared will be attending a future meeting to go over the financials. General Manager Dean Gaby has several in-house events going on: November 19 Turkey Shoot Out and December 18 Brunch with Santa reservations are required. Water s Edge has a facility where you can host parties. The golf course will not close for the winter. The pro shop has golf merchandise on sale. The parking lot lights are fixed. Trustee Muersch stated that on the Food & Beverage side we have been promoting within and that has not worked out. We will be looking to go outside for a new manager. That is where we need to concentrate. ATTORNEY S REPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Trustee McElroy stated that the REDB hearing regarding the TOD plan will be November 28 at 7 p.m. Trustee McElroy thanked public works for putting up the flags. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE In the absence of Trustee Kats, President Werner stated that she is getting good feedback about the streets that were done. President Werner also stated that some residents have commented that the overweight trucks are using Worth Ave from Southwest Highway to 107 th Street as a shortcut. She asked Superintendent Demonbreun to place some weight limit signs on Worth Avenue. 3

4 Trustee Dziedzic asked Engineer Mike Spolar if there are any updates on the grants for the walking/bike trail. Mike Spolar stated that 20 grants were awarded 3 of them being in the Chicago land area. Trustee Dziedzic stated that Palos Hills is doing some work on the trails and would like Mike Spolar to get some information on this. BUILDING/LICENSING/ORDINANCES Trustee Dziedzic stated that on the consent agenda is to approve Resolution # for construction on Illinois State Highways. This is done every 2 years. This is so we can get a permit to work on IDOT property. The resolution is in lieu of the Village of Worth providing a surety bond for work performed by our employees on a State highway. Without any objection this will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Dziedzic stated that on the consent agenda is to approve the following ordinances: 4 Adopt Ordinance # approving a special use to operate a business and professional office offering financial and accounting services at S. Harlem Avenue, Worth IL Adopt Ordinance # granting a variance to Section 5-9-6(K)(3) of the village of Worth Municipal Code to reduce the required number of parking spaces for a business and professional office located at S. Harlem Avenue Adopt Ordinance # approving a special use to operate a barbershop at S. Harlem Avenue, Worth, Illinois Adopt Ordinance granting a variance to Section 5-9-6(K)(3) of the Village of Worth Municipal Code to reduce the required number of vehicle parking spaces for a barbershop located at S. Harlem Avenue, Worth, Illinois. The REDB has met and recommended the special use and the variances for S. Harlem and S. Harlem. Without any objection this will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Dziedzic stated that on the consent agenda is to approve the following businesses: Approve Business License for My Barber owner of business is Sam Shaibi the business is located at S. Harlem per the EDC recommendation from the meeting held on November 10, 2016 contingent upon having passed all inspections and being in compliance with all codes and ordinances. My Barber is moving 1 store front. Without any objection this will remain on the consent agenda. Approve Business License for Abu Omar Food Mart, Inc. owner of business is Mercedes Nickson the business is located at S. Harlem per the EDC recommendation from the meeting held on November 10, 2016 contingent upon having passed all inspections and being in compliance with all codes and ordinances. This is a new business owner. Without any objection this will remain on the consent agenda. Approve Business License for BFAC Ltd. doing business as Baste Financial Accountants & Consultants the owner of the business is Nadeem Baste the business is located at S. Harlem per the EDC recommendation from the meeting held on November 10, 2016 contingent upon having passed all inspections and being in compliance with all codes and ordinances. This is a new

5 business and Nadeem also is doing work on the outside of the building. 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 McElroy to establish the consent agenda. A roll call followed. Ayes: Trustee Muersch Jr., Ryan, McElroy, Soldan, and Dziedzic (5). Nays: (0). Absent: Kats (1). Abstain: (0). Motion carried. Consent Agenda Approve the regular meeting minutes from November 1, Approve the expenditure of $276, for Property & Inland Marine, Crime, Law Enforcement Liability, Public Officials, Public Entity Liability & Employment Practices, Automobile, Cyber Liability, Privacy & Network Insurance, Worker s Compensation and Liquor Liability Approve bill list dated November 15 in the amount of $82, Approve Resolution # for construction on Illinois State Highways Adopt Ordinance # approving a special use to operate a business and professional office offering financial and accounting services at S. Harlem Avenue, Worth IL Adopt Ordinance # granting a variance to Section 5-9-6(K)(3) of the village of Worth Municipal Code to reduce the required number of parking spaces for a business and professional office located at S. Harlem Avenue Adopt Ordinance # approving a special use to operate a barbershop at S. Harlem Avenue, Worth, Illinois Adopt Ordinance granting a variance to Section 5-9-6(K)(3) of the Village of Worth Municipal Code to reduce the required number of vehicle parking spaces for a barbershop located at S. Harlem Avenue, Worth, Illinois Approve Business License for My Barber owner of business is Sam Shaibi the business is located at S. Harlem per the EDC recommendation from the meeting held on November 10, 2016 contingent upon having passed all inspections and being in compliance with all codes and ordinances Approve Business License for Abu Omar Food Mart, Inc. owner of business is Mercedes Nickson the business is located at S. Harlem per the EDC recommendation from the meeting held on November 10, 2016 contingent upon having passed all inspections and being in compliance with all codes and ordinances Approve Business License for BFAC Ltd. doing business as Baste Financial Accountants & Consultants the owner of the business is Nadeem Baste the business is

6 located at S. Harlem per the EDC recommendation from the meeting held on November 10, 2016 contingent upon having passed all inspections and being in compliance with all codes and ordinances MOTION TO ADOPT CONSENT AGENDA Motion was made by Trustee Dziedzic seconded by Trustee Ryan to establish the consent agenda. A roll call followed. Ayes: Trustee Muersch Jr., McElroy, Ryan, Soldan, and Dziedzic (5). Nays: (0). Absent: Kats (1). Abstain: (0). Motion carried. CITIZENS COMMENTS Nadeem Baste commented how nice it is to be able to meet with the Mayor and appreciates the open door policy. Nadeem asked what the occupancy of the Water s Edge facility is for banquets. Trustee Muersch stated in winter around 80 inside and more in the summer when you can use the patio. ADJOURNMENT Trustee McElroy moved seconded by Trustee Muersch to adjourn the regular meeting at 7:55 p.m. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. Bonnie M. Price, CMC Village Clerk 6