VBM-2009-0805

MINUTES

FOR THE REGULAR VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

OF THE PRESIDENT AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

OF THE VILLAGE OF ORLAND HILLS, ILLINOIS

FOR AUGUST 5, 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 Liz Shine, Building Commissioner Ennesser, Public Works Director Worley, Deputy Chief Blaha. Absent: Clerk Burke, Recreation Director Bilina, Chief Scully, 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.

Clerk’s Report: Acting Clerk Daly.

Acting Clerk Daly requested support of a motion to approve the minutes of the Public Hearing of the Village President and the Board of Trustees for July 15, 2009, as presented. Motion made by Trustee Morrison, seconded by Trustee Gnech. Ayes: Trustees: O’Neill, Roti, Janachowski, Hanley, Morrison and Gnech. Nays: None. Absent: None.   MOTION CARRIED.

Acting Clerk Daly 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 July 15, 2009, as presented. Motion made by Trustee Morrison, seconded by Trustee Gnech. Ayes: Trustees: O’Neill, Roti, Janachowski, Hanley, Morrison and Gnech. Nays: None. Absent: None.    MOTION CARRIED.

Acting Clerk Daly requested support of a motion to approve rescheduling the Regular Board Meeting from Wednesday, August 19, 2009 to Tuesday, August 18, 2009. Motion made by Trustee Roti, seconded by Trustee Janachowski. Ayes: Trustees: O’Neill, Roti, Janachowski, Hanley, Morrison and Gnech. Nays: None. Absent: None.    MOTION CARRIED.

Administrator’s Report: Administrator Daly - No report at this time.

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

***COMMITTEE REPORTS***

Finance Report: Trustee O’Neill

Trustee O’Neill moved, seconded by Trustee Gnech to approve Warrant #09-10-13; being all regular bill payments for this period, which report is titled as “Miscellaneous Accounts Payable,” and which report is dated August 5, 2009, in the amount of $119,046.20. Ayes: Trustees: O’Neill, Roti, Janachowski, Hanley, Morrison 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 - No report at this time.

Youth, Education and Recreation: Trustee Morrison - No report at this time..

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

Audience Comments:

Doris Fabans of Liberty Square Condominiums asked for a status update regarding Punch List #1 & #2. Building Commissioner Ennesser advised that a meeting was planned for the following week to review progress on Punch List #2 being interior issues. Once the interior list is done, the focus will be on Punch List #1, being the exterior issues.

Stella Krygowski asked about making sure that the required number of parking spaces was provided in the development. Mr. Ennesser said the issue will be covered with Punch List #1 review.

Barb Schemanske asked about parking spaces, handicapped parking and the water pipe which burst, effecting her living space.

Ramona Torres asked about workmanship of the contractors on the Liberty Square job.

Pam Bonk, also of Liberty Square, spoke about the historically slow progress of MGM with this development, the Association turnover and the punch lists. Mayor Hastings suggested that all of the residents be provided with copies of the punch lists by the association’s management company and that he would host a meeting at the Village Hall for the residents. Pam Bonk then asked about landscaping the area around the utility lift station, to which the Mayor commented if the association provides a plan for landscaping that the Village would review, comment and approve it. Pam Bonk then asked about crime free residential inspections as done in some other communities. Administrator Daly advised that the mechanism is approved by the State of Illinois for Home-Rule Municipalities, and that Orland Hills does not qualify.

Old Business: None.

Adjournment:

No further business was to be heard so, President Hastings requested support of a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:09 pm. Motion made by Trustee Gnech, Seconded by Trustee Morrison. Ayes: Trustees: O’Neill, Roti, Janachowski, Hanley, Morrison and Gnech. Nays: None. Absent: None.    MOTION CARRIED - MEETING ADJOURNED.

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Mikki Burke

VILLAGE CLERK

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