VBM-2008-0402

MINUTES

FOR THE REGULAR VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

OF THE PRESIDENT AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

OF THE VILLAGE OF ORLAND HILLS, ILLINOIS

FOR APRIL 2, 2008

President Hastings called the meeting to order at 8:04 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 McGrath, Recreation Director Bilina, Building Commissioner Ennesser, Public Works Director Worley, Assistant Public Works Director O’Hern, Chief Scully, Deputy Chief Blaha, Treasurer Roti and Transportation Director Coleman. 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 into the record Proclamation # 2008-1012, Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Mayor Hastings read into the record Proclamation # 2008-1014, Arbor Day.

Mayor Hastings read into the record Proclamation # 2008-1015, National Volunteer Week.

Mayor Hastings requested support of a motion to approve the following appointments:

Scott N. Elliot, 16048 S. Haven Avenue, as a plumbing inspector; and Joseph A. Janachowski, 9316 W. 169th Place, to the Planning, Zoning & Development Commission, whose term would expire April 30, 2008. 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.

Mayor Hastings requested support of a motion to approve Ordinance Number 2008-007, granting one additional Class "AA" Liquor License. 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.

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 March 19, 2008. 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.

Administrator’s Report: Administrator Daly

Administrator Daly provided a status update regarding the RFP process for Refuse Removal Services. He explained the proposals, which had been submitted, and provided a copy of each submittal along with a summary of the proposals. He stated that a survey was mailed to each single-family household, soliciting their feedback and announcing the Hearing to be held on April 9, 2008 at 7:30 PM.

Attorney’s Report: Attorney McGrath

No report at this time.

***COMMITTEE REPORTS***

Finance Report: Trustee O'Neill

Trustee O'Neill moved, Seconded by Trustee Hanley to approve Warrant # 07-08-48; being all regular bill payments for this period, which report is titled as “Miscellaneous Accounts Payable” and which report is dated April 2, 2008, in the amount of $68,369.18. 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

Trustee Morrison moved, Seconded by Trustee O'Neill to approve and authorize the execution of documents with Mad Bomber Fireworks of Elgin for fireworks display, as presented. Ayes: Trustees: Million, Morrison, O’Neill, Diggs, Gnech and Hanley. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED.

Trustee Morrison thanked Wal*Mart for their donation to the Special Events Programs of $1,000.00.

Economic Development/ Environmental Committee: Trustee Diggs

No report at this time.

Audience Comments:

Mr. Laurence Levine of Orland Hills commented on the quick and responsive action of two of the Village's Police Officers. He officially thanked the Mayor for hiring such responsible personnel. Mr. Levine felt that without the officer's quick actions his grandchild might not be alive, today. Mayor Hastings appreciated the comments, and explained that all of the Village's personnel are ready, willing and able to help any resident, whenever. Mayor Hastings directed Chief Scully to review the "911" incident more thoroughly and to determine how improvements can be made for the call handling / dispatch issue.

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 Morrison, Seconded by Trustee Gnech. 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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