Water was the main theme of the Worth Village Board meeting Tuesday night.

An ordinance was approved at the meeting for an intergovernmental agreement between Worth and Oak Lawn for the installation of a connection to the Oak Lawn regional water system.

The current connection at 85th and Cicero Avenue brings water directly from Chicago to the village’s water pumping station.

According to Worth officials, the age of the water main ranges from 40 to 70 years old and may be the reason for high water loss. Discussions have been taking place the last several months to change the provider of water from Chicago to Oak Lawn.

Worth officials believe it is beneficial for the village to disconnect the direct feed from Chicago and instead take advantage of the Oak Lawn water system for future water supplies.

“It will save us a ton of money and not just for now, but for the future,” said Trustee Brad Urban.“It’s money well spent.”

The project is scheduled to be completed in 2027, according to village officials. Work will begin on the project next month.

Village Clerk Bonnie Price announced that a bid was awarded to National Power Rodding for sanitary sewer rehabilitation. National Power Rodding put in the lowest bid at $273,730.

Trustee Pete Kats, who is the chair of the public safety committee, thanked the police for their diligence, which included 41 arrests in April. He said that six offenders were arrested for driving on a suspended or revoked license. Nine offenders were arrested for having no driver’s license.

Kats said he becomes perturbed when some residents complain that the police are not always available immediately. He said it is due to some of these irresponsible drivers that police have to book and complete paperwork on each incident.

“We keep harping on people who are driving with no driver’s license,” Kats said. “I just want to remind residents that the police are out there. I just want to thank the police for a job well done.”

An ordinance was approved with the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning for planning technical assistance services for the Worth Capital Improvement Plan Project.

Several other ordinances were approved regarding distribution of water for the village.

“Water is the main topic for this meeting,” said Trustee Rich Dziedzic.

Urban, who serves as the chair for the public works committee, said that two water main breaks took place last month in the 11200 block of Harlem Avenue and 11300 block of Depot Street. Both water mains were repaired.

The village’s water department hosted a tour of the Worth Pumping station for the fifth grade class of Chicago Christian School in Oak Lawn, Urban said.

He also said that hydrant flushing has begun and will continue through June. Bacteriological samples for April were taken and tested. Urban said that all samples passed and are IEPA compliant.

A business license was tentatively granted for owner Ibrahim Maali, who will be operating Plus Ultra Toys, 11414 S. Harlem Ave. Toys and collectibles will be sold at the retail store.

Errant golf balls

Two residents complained about what they say has been an increase in golf balls cracking car windows and crashing through homes from Water’s Edge Golf Course, 7205 W. 115th St.

One man said this has been a problem for many years along 116th Street, which is across the street from the golf course.

“One came crashing through my front window,” the man said. “I still can’t get over it.”

A woman said that she has seen an increase in golf balls hitting homes and vehicles. She claims trees that have been recently removed from the golf course are one of the reasons the golf balls are finding their way into homes.

Board members said they had never received complaints previously but said they would look into the matter.

Werner proclaimed that May 17-23 is “National Safe Boating Week” in Worth.