MINUTES
FOR THE REGULAR VILLAGE BOARD MEETING
OF THE PRESIDENT AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF ORLAND HILLS, ILLINOIS
FOR MARCH 18, 2009
President Hastings called the meeting to order at 8:03 p.m.
Clerk Burke called the roll with the following results. Present: President Kyle R. Hastings, Clerk Burke, Trustees: Diggs, Gnech, Hanley, Million, Morrison, O'Neill, Administrator Daly, Attorney Zale, Recreation Director Bilina, Building Commissioner Ennesser, Public Works Director Worley, Chief Scully, Deputy Chief Blaha and. Absent: Assistant Public Works Director O’Hern, Treasurer Roti and ESDA Director Leddin.
With a quorum having been established, a salute to the flag was proffered.
President’s Report: President Hastings.
Mayor Hastings read, Proclamation #2009-1007 establishing ”Fair Housing Month” in Orland Hills. Mayor Hastings read, Proclamation #2009-1008 establishing “National Library Week” in Orland Hills. Mayor Hastings read, Proclamation #2009-1009 establishing “Child Abuse Prevention Month” in Orland Hills. Mayor Hasting then announced Earth Hour Chicago which is planned for March 28, 2009 from 8:30PM-9:30PM, where residents are asked to turn off non-essential lighting for that period. Mayor Hastings then spoke about the Grand Opening of the New WalMart store. In addition Mayor Hastings announced the very generous contributions made by them to the Orland Hills Youth Athletic Association, Seniors Club, Police Department, Orland Fire Protection District and the Orland Township Food Pantry.
Clerk’s Report: Clerk Burke
Clerk Burke requested support of a motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Village Board Meeting of the Village President and the Board of Trustees for March 4, 2009, as presented. Motion made by Trustee O’Neill, seconded by Trustee Morrison. Ayes: Trustees: Diggs, Morrison, Million, Hanley, O'Neill and Gnech. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED.
Administrator’s Report: Administrator Daly.
Administrator Daly requested support of a motion to approve and authorize the hiring of Joe M. Janachowski of Orland Hills, as Part-Time Police Community Service Officer at the starting rate of pay of $8.25 per hour, upon the successful completion of position prerequisites, background and physical clearance. Motion made by Trustee Hanley, seconded by Trustee O’Neill. Trustee Diggs questioned the employment of the son of a soon to be elected official. Mayor Hastings responded that no prohibition exists relating to this hiring of a qualified resident. Ayes: Trustees: Morrison, Hanley, O'Neill and Gnech. Nays: Diggs, Million. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED.
Administrator Daly requested support of a motion to approve Resolution #2009-1011, accepting Outlot-A (except for the south 140 ft, thereof) in the Liberty Square Subdivision, as presented. Motion made by Trustee O’Neill, seconded by Trustee Gnech. Ayes: Trustees: Diggs, Morrison, Million, Hanley, O'Neill and Gnech. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED.
Attorney’s Report: Attorney Zale - No report at this time.
***COMMITTEE REPORTS***
Finance Report: Trustee O’Neill
Trustee O’Neill moved, seconded by Trustee Morrison to approve Warrant # 08-09-44; being all regular bill payments for this period, which report is titled as “Miscellaneous Accounts Payable” and which report is dated March 18, 2009, in the amount of $116,976.06. Ayes: Trustees: Diggs, Morrison, Million, Hanley, O'Neill and Gnech. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED.
Trustee O’Neill moved, seconded by Trustee Morrison to approve changing the Meeting Date for Committees from April 7, 2009 to April 8, 2009, beginning at 7:00 PM. Ayes: Trustees: Diggs, Morrison, Million, Hanley, O'Neill and Gnech. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED.
Developmental, Planning & Zoning: Trustee Gnech - No report at this time.
Police & Fire: Trustee Hanley - No report at this time.
Public Works: Trustee Hanley.
Trustee Hanley moved, seconded by Trustee O’Neill to approve advertising for Part-Time Summer Help, as presented. Ayes: Trustees: Diggs, Morrison, Million, Hanley, O'Neill and Gnech. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED.
Trustee Hanley then announced the Yard Waste Pick-up beginning on April 2, 2009, and Clean-Up Week being April 17 through April 24, 2009.
Youth, Education and Recreation: Trustee Morrison
Trustee Morrison moved and Trustee O’Neill seconded a motion to approve and authorization to execute documents with Modern Midways of Dyer, Indiana for the 16th Annual Jamboree, from June 19, 2009 through June 28, 2009, as presented. Ayes: Trustees: Diggs, Morrison, Million, Hanley, O'Neill and Gnech. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED.
Trustee Morrison moved and Trustee O’Neill seconded a motion to approve and authorization to execute documents with Melrose Pyrotechnics, Inc. of Kingsbury, Indiana for the Tournament Fireworks on June 20, 2009, as presented. Ayes: Trustees: Diggs, Morrison, Million, Hanley, O'Neill and Gnech. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED.
Trustee Morrison moved and Trustee O’Neill seconded a motion to approve authorize the execution of Program Instructor/Supervisor Agreements, as presented. Ayes: Trustees: Morrison, Hanley, O'Neill and Gnech. Nays: Diggs, Million. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED.
Economic Development/ Environmental Committee: Trustee Diggs - No report at this time.
Audience Comments: Mr. Ed Smith asked about pre-construction meeting with IDOT for the Path Improvement Project. Mayor Hastings asked the Administrator to respond. Mr. Daly stated that the “Pre-Construction Meeting” at IDOT’s Headquarters in Schaumburg is planned for March 19, 2009 at 10:00 AM.
Old Business: None at this time.
Adjournment:
No further business was to be heard so, President Hastings requested support of a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 pm. Motion made by Trustee Morrison, Seconded by Trustee Gnech. Ayes: Trustees: Diggs, Morrison, Million, Hanley, O'Neill and Gnech. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED - MEETING ADJOURNED.
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