MINUTES

 

FOR THE REGULAR VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

OF THE PRESIDENT AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

OF THE VILLAGE OF ORLAND HILLS, ILLINOIS

FOR JUNE 3, 2009

President Hastings called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m.

Acting Clerk Daly called the roll with the following results. Present: President Kyle R. Hastings,         Trustees: Gnech, Hanley, Janachowski, Morrison, O'Neill, Roti, Administrator Daly, Attorney Zale, Recreation Director Bilina, Chief Scully, Deputy Chief Blaha.   Absent:  Clerk Burke, Building Commissioner Ennesser, Public Works Director Worley, Assistant Public Works Director O’Hern, and ESDA Director Leddin.

With a quorum having been established, a salute to the flag was proffered. 

President’s Report: President Hastings.

Mayor Hastings welcomed all who were present.

Mayor Hastings explained that he had met with Illinois American Water Company (IAWC) President, Engineer and Liaison on Thursday of the preceding week.  They advised him of the upcoming request to file for an increase in their tariffs by 30%.  Mayor Hastings advised them of his dissatisfaction with the concept of such a significant increase.  He told them he did not agree with it and that he would fight it.

Mayor Hastings explained the House Bill 0313 had passed the General Assembly and was pending approval and signature by the Governor.  He further explained that the Village of Orland Hills is in line to receive $525,000 of new grant funds for streets and infrastructure improvements.  He expressed his gratitude to Speaker of the House Michael J. Madigan, Senator Maggie Crotty and Representative Kevin McCarthy for their continued support.

Administrator’s Report: Administrator Daly.

Administrator Daly requested support of a motion to approve the hiring John Krupa III of Chicago and Timothy J. Sulikowski of Crestwood as a Part-Time Police Officers at the starting rate of pay of $14.00 per hour, effective with the successful completion of position prerequisites, background and physical clearance.

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

Finance Report: Trustee O’Neill

Police & Fire: Trustee Hanley – No report at this time.

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

Youth, Education and Recreation: Trustee Morrison.

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