VBM-2008-0116

MINUTES

FOR THE REGULAR VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

OF THE PRESIDENT AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

OF THE VILLAGE OF ORLAND HILLS, ILLINOIS

FOR JANUARY 16, 2008

President Hastings called the meeting to order at 8:01 p.m.

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

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

President’s Report: President Hastings

Mayor Hastings requested support of a motion to approve Resolution # 2008-1004, supporting the Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau as the Village's Bureau of Record. Motion made by Trustee Gnech, Seconded by Trustee O'Neill. Ayes: Trustees: Million, Morrison, O’Neill, Diggs, Gnech and Hanley. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED.

Mayor Hastings requested support of a motion to ratify the appointment of Tracy L. Roti as Treasurer. Motion made by Trustee O'Neill, Seconded by Trustee Morrison. Ayes: Trustees: Million, Morrison, O’Neill, Diggs, Gnech and Hanley. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED.

Village Clerk, Mikki Burke administered the oath of office to Tracy L. Roti, and was thusly sworn in to office. The record then reflects Treasurer Tracy L. Roti as being present at 8:06 PM.

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 January 2, 2008. Motion made by Trustee Hanley, Seconded by Trustee Morrison. Ayes: Trustees: Million, Morrison, O’Neill, Diggs, Gnech and Hanley. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED.

Administrator’s Report: Administrator Daly

Administrator Daly requested support of a motion to approve the hiring of Joshua Brkovic of Orland Park as a Full-Time Police Officer at the starting rate of pay of $20.43 per hour, upon the successful completion of pre-employment testing, background investigation and certification of position prerequisites, effective with the approval of such documentation by the Village Administrator. Motion made by Trustee Hanley, Seconded by Trustee Gnech. Ayes: Trustees: Million, Morrison, O’Neill, Diggs, Gnech and Hanley. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED.

Administrator Daly requested support of a motion to approve the hiring of Kevin W. Davis of Palos Hills as Part-Time Police Officer at the starting rate of pay of $14.00 per hour, upon the successful completion of pre-employment testing, background investigation and certification of position prerequisites, effective with the approval of such documentation by the Village Administrator. Motion made by Trustee Morrison, Seconded by Trustee O'Neill. Ayes: Trustees: Million, Morrison, O’Neill, Diggs, Gnech and Hanley. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED.

Administrator Daly requested support of a motion to approve and authorize the execution of documents for engineering and design services related to the SAFETY-LU Grant Projects, with C. B. Burke Engineering LTD. Motion made by Trustee O'Neill, Seconded by Trustee Gnech. Ayes: Trustees: Million, Morrison, O’Neill, Diggs, Gnech and Hanley. 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 # 07-08-37; being all regular bill payments for this period, which report is titled as “Miscellaneous Accounts Payable” and which report is dated January 16, 2008, in the amount of $152,237.08. Ayes: Trustees: Million, Morrison, O’Neill, Diggs, Gnech and Hanley. 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 Diggs

No report at this time.

Audience Comments: Mr. Warren S. Koerner, of 8800 Leslie Drive requested a street sign to be placed on the light pole at Leslie Drive and 88th Avenue. Mayor Hastings said that it would be done as soon as possible.

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 8:25 pm. Motion made by Trustee Gnech, Seconded by Trustee Morrison. Ayes: Trustees: Million, Morrison, O’Neill, Diggs, Gnech and Hanley. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED - MEETING ADJOURNED.

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Mikki Burke

VILLAGE CLERK

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