VBM-2009-0304

MINUTES

FOR THE REGULAR VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

OF THE PRESIDENT AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

OF THE VILLAGE OF ORLAND HILLS, ILLINOIS

FOR MARCH 4, 2009

President Hastings called the meeting to order at 8:02 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 Shine, 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 aloud, Proclamation #2009-1005 establishing” Girl Scout Week” in Orland Hills. Mayor Hastings read aloud, Proclamation #2009-1006 establishing Flood Awareness Week in Orland Hills.

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 February 17, 2009, 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.

Administrator’s Report: Administrator Daly.

Administrator Daly requested support of a motion to approve and authorize the hiring of John M. McHale of Alsip as Part-Time Police Officer at the starting rate of pay of $14.00 per hour, upon the successful completion of position prerequisites, background and physical clearance. Motion made by Trustee Hanley, seconded by Trustee Gnech. Ayes: Trustees: Diggs, Morrison, Million, Hanley, O'Neill and Gnech. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED.

Administrator Daly requested support of a motion to approve and authorize the execution of Change Order #3 and #4 for the Ridgegate Detention Pond Modification Project, per Engineer Brink’s recommendation, as presented. Motion made by Trustee Morrison, seconded by Trustee Hanley. Ayes: Trustees: Diggs, Morrison, Million, Hanley, O'Neill and Gnech. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED.

Administrator Daly requested support of a motion to approve Resolution # 2009-1010, establishing authorized financial institutions, as presented. Motion made by Trustee Morrison, seconded by Trustee O’Neill. Ayes: Trustees: Diggs, Morrison, Million, Hanley, O'Neill and Gnech. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED.

Attorney’s Report: Attorney Shine - No report at this time.

***COMMITTEE REPORTS***

Finance Report: Trustee O’Neill

Trustee O’Neill moved, seconded by Trustee Hanley to approve Warrant # 08-09-42; being all regular bill payments for this period, which report is titled as “Miscellaneous Accounts Payable” and which report is dated March 4, 2009, in the amount of $178,485.94. 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.

Trustee Hanley moved, seconded by Trustee Gnech to approve Ordinance # 2009-002, revising local ordinance fines, as presented. Ayes: Trustees: Diggs, Morrison, Million, Hanley, O'Neill and Gnech. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED.

Public Works: Trustee Hanley - No report at this time.

Youth, Education and Recreation: Trustee Morrison

Trustee Morrison moved and Trustee Hanley seconded a motion to approve Field Utilization request and waiver of fees for Andrew High School Softball Team, for three weekday days per week, Saturday and Game Schedule as presented. Ayes: Trustees: Diggs, Morrison, Million, Hanley, O'Neill and Gnech. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED.

Economic Development/ Environmental Committee: Trustee Diggs - No report at this time.

Audience Comments: Mr. Jim Arvia asked about street improvements and President Obama’s ARRA. Mayor Hastings advised that the Village was actively working on obtaining as much relief as possible. He continued to say that the “Act’s” provisions leave quite a bit do be desired.

Mr. Ed Smith also asked about the Economic Stimulus Package’s impact on Orland Hills and asked for an update on the Path Improvement Project. Mayor Hastings repeated his concerns for the limited potential for direct assistance to the Village from the President’s New Economic Stimulus Package. Mayor Hastings continued by advising that a Pre-Construction Conference for the Path Projects is planned for March 18, 2009 at the IDOT offices in Schaumburg.

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 8:16 pm. Motion made by Trustee Gnech, Seconded by Trustee O’Neill. Ayes: Trustees: Diggs, Morrison, Million, Hanley, O'Neill and Gnech. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED - MEETING ADJOURNED.

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Mikki Burke

VILLAGE CLERK