MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES VILLAGE OF WORTH HELD OCTOBER 2, 2018 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 Pete Kats Rich Dziedzic Brad Urban Laura Packwood Also Present: Village Attorney Deputy Chief of Police Building Commissioner Superintendent of Public Works Finance Director Village Engineer Matthew DiCianni Tim Denton Bruce Zartler Wayne Demonbreun Dwayne Fox Mike Spolar There being a quorum present, the meeting was called to order. REPORTS OF VILLAGE OFFICIALS VILLAGE PRESIDENT President Werner received correspondence from the Worth Park District regarding Worth Days Fest. The Worth Park District board voted not to continue managing the Worth Days Fest for the Village. The Worth Park District has been managing the fest since 2014. Trustee Kats asked several questions: are we competing with other festivals, are the residents interested in the festival as it shows attendance was down, and do we consider changing the date due to the families are also getting the children back to school and this can be costly. Trustee Dziedzic shared the same concerns, he states we need more involvement from our residents and local businesses. Trustee Urban agreed with this. Trustee Packwood stated that we have Ridge Fest before Worth Days Fest and Fall on the Green in Oak Lawn after. Trustee Urban said look at the Palos Heights Fest should we consider downsizing. President Werner explained the biggest draw is the carnival. Trustee Urban said the carnival does not want to come back next year as they made no money. Trustee Packwood stated that Tinley Park does one day events and Hickory Hills has a one day street fair.
Trustee Kats stated that we need more help with the fest. Trustee Dziedzic stated that the mainstage was $20,000.00 and the fireworks $16,000.00, where do we save money. Trustee Urban stated that we stopped getting the big tent and that saved us $5,000.00, the last couple of years. President Werner stated that we need the board members to step up. The set up starts at least 4 days before the fest and it cost a lot of money to have public works help with set up. If we have labor we need to pay it out of the Worth Days Fest account. Steve Werner stated that it is a lot to consider we had to beg for sponsorships, food vendors not making any money, carnival not making enough money. President Werner stated that we needed help to sell tickets at the gate or for the carnival rides and we were unable to fill all of the spots. Trustee Urban stated downsize it and keep the parade. Bob O Shaughnessy stated it was a hard decision to let this go. We had 3 carnival companies in 5 years, we would get a new food vendor and after one year they never came back. Trustee Dziedzic stated that we need to let it go, it is continually sliding, Trustee Packwood stated that it is progressively gets less. The board agreed to not have a Worth Days Fest next year. Trustee Ryan said we should try to get ahead of the other festivals. President Werner stated that Ridge Fest has huge corporate sponsors. If we tried a one day event the funds would be gone in 2 years. The board agreed to not have a Worth Days Fest next year. President Werner announced some upcoming events: 2 Nightmare at the Terrace NPFPD Pancake Breakfast is October 14 at Station 1. Marrs Meyer Women s Auxiliary is holding a Holiday Bazaar on October 18 Windy City Cannabis Seminar to be held at the Worth Village Hall on Thursday, October 18 at 6:30 p.m. The Worth Police Department will be hosting Haunts Against Hunger on October 21, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. This event is held at the Marrs Meyer American Legion. Cook County Board of Review Property Tax Appeal hosted by Larry R. Rogers Jr. Third District Commissioner and President Mary Werner will be held on October 23 at 6 p.m. at the Village Hall. Worth Lions Club Porch Light Parade on October 11. VILLAGE CLERK Clerk Price stated that on the consent agenda is to approve the request from Worth Lions Club to sell Christmas Trees on 116 th & Harlem. Set up begins November 10. MWRD approval and insurance certificates will be on file. Without any objection this will remain on the consent agenda. FINANCE COMMITTEE Trustee Ryan stated that on the consent agenda is to approve the bill list dated October 2 in the amount of $175,867.52. Without any objection this will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Ryan stated that on the consent agenda is to approve the payroll for the month of September in the amount of $288,369.89. Without any objection this will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Ryan announced the audit has begun, the auditor was at the village hall yesterday.
PUBLIC SAFETY Trustee Kats stated on the consent agenda is to approve the expenditure in the amount of $6,990.00 to purchase two 2019 Patrol Edition gas powered bicycles from Cheata Bikes for the Bike Unit with DEA Funds. Trustee Kats stated that the Chief has gone out to bid. Without any objection this will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Kats stated on the consent agenda the first is to approve the expenditure in the amount of $34,420.00 to nine DVM-800 for In Car Cameras including Software & Activation fees from Digital Ally with DEA Funds. Trustee Kats stated that the cameras that we are replacing are obsolete. The benefits of the cameras are enhanced police officer safety, provides transparency to the community and can be used for police officer training. Trustee Kats stated that the Chief has gone out to bid. Without any objection this will remain on the consent agenda. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE/ PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE Trustee Urban stated that the water samples collected on September 13 and September 26, by the Water Department were found to be satisfactory, according to the testing analysis performed by Enviro Test/Perry Labs, Inc. Trustee Urban reported that Public Works had no main breaks in the month of September. Trustee Urban stated that Gallagher Asphalt has completed their portion of the street project. Public Works is placing the stone shoulder down and that is a savings of $25,000. Trustee Urban discussed the parking ordinance on Worth Avenue from 111 th Street to Crandall, it presently states no parking from 7-9 a.m. on both sides of Worth Avenue and residential parking only. He announced that Public Works paved this and now we have parking for the local businesses, he is asking to change it to a 2 hour limit. Deputy Chief Denton agreed. Trustee Urban asked the attorney to amend the ordinance. BUILDING/LICENSING/ORDINANCES Trustee Dziedzic stated on the consent agenda is to adopt Ordinance 2018-23 An Ordinance Authorizing the Disposal of Personal Property (2014 Chevrolet Tahoe). Without any objection this will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Dziedzic stated on the consent agenda is to adopt Ordinance 2018-24 An Ordinance Authorizing the Disposal of Personal Property (2013 Chevrolet Tahoe). Without any objection this will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Ryan stated that he spoke with the Chief yesterday and would like to see us get a quote from CarMax. Trustee Dziedzic stated on the consent agenda is to adopt Ordinance 2018-25 An Ordinance Approving the Special Use to operate a Tutoring Facility at 11136 S. Harlem Avenue, Worth, Illinois. This was recommended by the REDB Without any objection this will remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Dziedzic stated on the consent agenda is to adopt Ordinance 2018-26 An 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 Tutoring Facility Located at 11136 S. Harlem Avenue, Worth, Illinois. This was recommended by the REDB Without any objection this will 3
remain on the consent agenda. Trustee Packwood asked for clarification for the parking variance. President Werner stated that when you determine the number of parking spaces for a business they look at the other businesses that are already in business. Trustee Dziedzic stated that at the REDB meeting held on October 1, the commissioners approved a new REDB Zoning Application. BUSINESS LICENSES/BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE In the absence of Trustee Muersch Jr., President Werner stated that on the consent agenda is to approve the business license for Cedar Tutoring Academy Inc., dba Cedar Tutoring Academy located at 11136 S. Harlem Avenue. The business owner is Asmah Abdallah. This license is contingent upon having passed all inspections and being in compliance with all codes and ordinances. Trustee Dziedzic asked if they would be doing any remodeling, they stated no. Without any objection this will remain on the consent agenda. GOLF COURSE Trustee Packwood stated that we have had a lot of changes in the last month at the golf course. For the month of September golf revenues and food & beverage revenues were down. Expenses were down for the month of September. Trustee Packwood stated that the Pro Shop has a shoe sale going on. The club house has happy hour from 12-4 p.m. daily and has appetizer specials also. MOTION TO ESTABLISH THE CONSENT AGENDA Motion was made by Trustee Urban seconded by Trustee Packwood to establish the consent agenda. A roll call followed. Ayes: Trustee Dziedzic, Kats, Packwood, Ryan, and Urban (5). Nays: (0). Absent: Muersch Jr. (1). Abstain: (0). Motion carried. Consent Agenda 4 Approve the September 18, 2018 meeting minutes Approve the request from Worth Lions Club to sell Christmas Trees on 116 th & Harlem. Set up begins November 10. MWRD approval and insurance certificates will be on file. Approve the expenditure of $175,867.52 for the October 2 bill list Approve the expenditure of $288,369.89 for the September payroll Approve the expenditure in the amount of $6,990.00 to purchase two 2019 Patrol Edition gas powered bicycles from Cheata Bikes for the Bike Unit with DEA Funds Approve the expenditure in the amount of $34,420.00 to nine DVM-800 for In Car Cameras including Software & Activation fees from Digital Ally with DEA Funds Adopt Ordinance 2018-23 An Ordinance Authorizing the Disposal of Personal Property (2014 Chevrolet Tahoe) Adopt Ordinance 2018-24 An Ordinance Authorizing the Disposal of Personal Property (2013 Chevrolet Tahoe)
Adopt Ordinance 2018-25 An Ordinance Approving the Special Use to operate a Tutoring Facility at 11136 S. Harlem Avenue, Worth, Illinois Adopt Ordinance 2018-26 An 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 Tutoring Facility Located at 11136 S. Harlem Avenue, Worth, Illinois Approve the business license for Cedar Tutoring Academy Inc., dba Cedar Tutoring Academy located at 11136 S. Harlem Avenue. The business owner is Asmah Abdallah. This license is 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 Ryan seconded by Trustee Kats to adopt the consent agenda. A roll call followed. Ayes: Trustee Dziedzic, Packwood, Kats, Ryan, and Urban (5). Nays: (0). Absent: Muersch Jr. (1). Abstain: (0). Motion carried. CITIZEN S COMMENTS Steve Werner asked if the MWRD lease states the course has to stay open. President Werner stated that we are looking into this ADJOURN TO EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion was made by Trustee Kats, seconded by Trustee Urban to convene to executive at 8:20 p.m. for 2 (c)(6) The setting of a price for sale or lease of property owned by the public body. A roll call followed. Ayes: Trustee Ryan, Kats, Urban, Packwood and Dziedzic (5). Nays: (0). Absent: Muersch Jr. (1). Abstain: (0). Motion carried. Motion was made by Trustee Dziedzic, seconded by Trustee Packwood to vacate the Right of Way east of 6900 W. 111 th Street. A roll call followed. Ayes: Trustee Ryan, Kats, Urban, Packwood and Dziedzic (5). Nays: (0). Absent: Muersch Jr. (1). Abstain: (0). Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT Trustee Kats moved seconded by Trustee Ryan to adjourn the regular meeting at 8:37 p.m. A voice vote followed. Motion carried. Bonnie M. Price, CMC Village Clerk 5