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MINUTES
FOR THE REGULAR VILLAGE BOARD MEETINGOF THE PRESIDENT AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEESOF THE VILLAGE OF ORLAND HILLS, ILLINOISFOR MAY 6, 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: Gnech, Hanley, Janachowski, Morrison, O'Neill, Roti, Administrator Daly, Attorney Shine, Recreation Director Bilina, Building Commissioner Ennesser, Public Works Director Worley, Assistant Public Works Director O’Hern, Chief Scully, Deputy Chief Blaha. Absent: ESDA Director Leddin.
With a quorum having been established, a salute to the flag was proffered.
President’s Report: President Hastings. Mayor Hastings read, Resolution #2009-1018, Supporting Southwest Water System Expansion Program and asked support of a motion to approve 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.
Mayor Hastings read, Proclamation #2009-1019, establishing Public Works Week. Mayor Hastings read, Proclamation #2009-1020, establishing Building Safety Week. Mayor Hastings read, Proclamation #2009-1021, supporting Census 2010 – Complete Count. Mayor Hastings addressed the Cook County Department of Public Health report on the swine flu.
Mayor Hastings thanked Speaker Mike Madigan for all of his efforts in processing House Amendment #1 to Senate Bill 2012, which would enable the early enactment of the 3 /4 of 1% Sales Tax increase approved by the electorate, this past April. Mayor Hastings also expressed his gratitude to Senator Deanna Demuzio and Representative Robert F. Flider for sponsoring the Bill.
Mayor Hastings announced the retirement of Officer Ervin E. Hill III, following eighteen years of service to the Village. He expressed the fact that Officer Hill has served in exemplary capacity and will be dearly missed by all. A presentation was made to Officer Hill and congratulations abounded. Administrator Daly asked to address one hiring issue while so many police personnel were present. Mayor Hastings gave leave. Administrator Daly requested support of a motion to approve the hiring of Darious L. Watson as a Part-Time Community Service Officer at the starting rate of pay of $8.25 per hour, effective with the successful completion of position prerequisites, background and physical clearance. Motion made by Trustee Hanley, seconded by Trustee Gnech. Ayes: Trustees: O’Neill, Roti, Janachowski, Hanley, Morrison and Gnech. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED.
Trustee Morrison made a motion to recess for fifteen minutes at 8:22 PM, seconded by Trustee Janachowski. Ayes: Trustees: O’Neill, Roti, Janachowski, Hanley, Morrison and Gnech. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED.
Meeting was in recess at 8:22 PM. Trustee Roti made a motion to return to the regular order of business at 8:45 PM, seconded by Trustee Gnech. Ayes: Trustees: O’Neill, Roti, Janachowski, Hanley, Morrison and Gnech. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED.
Clerk’s Report: Clerk Burke Clerk Burke requested support of a motion to approve the minutes of the Special Village Board Meeting of the Village President and the Board of Trustees for April 28, 2009, as presented. Motion made by Trustee Morrison, seconded by Trustee O’Neill. Ayes: Trustees: O’Neill, Roti, Janachowski, Hanley, Morrison and Gnech. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED.
Administrator’s Report: Administrator Daly. Administrator Daly requested support of a motion to approve the hiring of Constantinos “Gus” Gouletsos as Recreation Facility Supervisor (STS) at the starting rate of pay of $15.29 per hour, effective with the successful completion of position prerequisites, background and physical clearance. Motion made by Trustee Janachowski, seconded by Trustee O’Neill. Ayes: Trustees: O’Neill, Roti, Janachowski, Hanley, Morrison and Gnech. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED.
Administrator Daly requested support of a motion to approve the hiring of Meg T. Fiore as Recreation Facility Supervisor (CC) at the starting rate of pay of $15.29 per hour, effective with the successful completion of position prerequisites, background and physical clearance. Motion made by Trustee Hanley, seconded by Trustee Roti. Ayes: Trustees: O’Neill, Roti, Janachowski, Hanley, Morrison and Gnech. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED.
Administrator Daly requested support of a motion to approve the hiring of Patricia A. Sirvinskas and Meghan I. Scully as Part-Time Summer Help - Recreation Department at the starting rate of pay of $8.00 per hour, effective with the successful completion of position prerequisites, background and physical clearance. Motion made by Trustee O’Neill, seconded by Trustee Gnech. Ayes: Trustees: O’Neill, Roti, Janachowski, Hanley, Morrison and Gnech. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED.
Administrator Daly requested support of a motion to approve the hiring of various personnel as Part-Time Summer Help – Public Works Department at the starting rate of pay as listed in the Village Administrator’s Hiring Memo, dated May 4, 2009 and revised May 6, 2009, effective with the successful completion of position prerequisites, background and physical clearance. Motion made by Trustee Morrison, seconded by Trustee Gnech. Ayes: Trustees: O’Neill, Roti, Janachowski, Morrison and Gnech. Nays: Hanley. 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 #09-10-01; being all regular bill payments for this period, which report is titled as “Miscellaneous Accounts Payable,” and which report is dated May 6, 2009, in the amount of $100,330.39. Ayes: Trustees: O’Neill, Roti, Janachowski, Hanley, Morrison and Gnech. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED.
Trustee O’Neill moved, seconded by Trustee Morrison to approve Ordinance # 2009-004, imposing a 3 / 4 of 1% Non-Home Rule Sales Tax, as presented. 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. Trustee Hanley thanked Chief Scully and Deputy Chief Blaha for supporting the Jerling Jr. High School request to help with the News Report, after Orland Park had refused assistance.
Public Works: Trustee Hanley - No report at this time.
Youth, Education and Recreation: Trustee Morrison. Trustee Morrison moved, seconded by Trustee Roti to approve the Tinley Park Rockers Girls Softball Tournament facility utilization request for Ridgegate Park on May 30 and 31, 2009, as presented. Ayes: Trustees: O’Neill, Roti, Janachowski, Hanley, Morrison and Gnech. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED.
Trustee Morrison moved, seconded by Trustee Hanley to approve and authorize the execution of Instructor/Supervisor Program Agreements, as presented. Ayes: Trustees: O’Neill, Roti, Janachowski, Hanley, Morrison and Gnech. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED.
Economic Development/ Environmental Committee: Trustee Gnech - No report at this time.
Audience Comments: None.
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 8:54 pm. Motion made by Trustee Gnech, Seconded by Trustee Janachowski. Ayes: Trustees: O’Neill, Roti, Janachowski, Hanley, Morrison and Gnech. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED - MEETING ADJOURNED.
______________________ Mikki BurkeVILLAGE CLERK
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