VBM-2008-0604

MINUTES

FOR THE REGULAR VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

OF THE PRESIDENT AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

OF THE VILLAGE OF ORLAND HILLS, ILLINOIS

FOR JUNE 4, 2008

President Hastings called the meeting to order at 8:08 p.m.

Clerk Burke called the roll with the following results. Present: President Kyle R. Hastings, Clerk Burke, Trustees: Diggs, Gnech, Hanley, Million, Morrison and O’Neill, Administrator Daly, Attorney Sterk, Building Commissioner Ennesser, Public Works Director Worley, Assistant Public Works Director O’Hern, Chief Scully and Deputy Chief Blaha. Absent: Recreation Director Bilina, Treasurer Roti, Transportation Director Coleman and 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 Resolution # 2008-1026, commemorating Special Olympics 40th Anniversary. Trustee Hanley made a motion to approve, seconded by Trustee Gnech. Ayes: Trustees: Million, Morrison, O’Neill, Diggs, Gnech and Hanley. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED.

Mayor Hastings commented on Chicago being selected as one of four finalists for hosting of the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. He congratulated Mayor Richard M. Daley on being selected along with Rio de Janeiro, Madrid and Tokyo.

Mayor Hastings commented since becoming a Board Member with PACE, other information has been provided to him. Fuel Costs for PACE for this next year are expected to be $2.8 million for unleaded fuel and $24.7 million for diesel fuel.

Mayor Hastings commented on the "Movie Shoot" which is currently underway in Orland Hills, for the basketball movie titled "Midrange". Trustee Hanley also commented on the issue since his home is being used for part of the movie.

Mayor Hastings then announced the Annual Girl Scout Planting presentations and thanked Trustee Diggs for another job well done. Both Trustee Diggs and Mayor Hastings made the presentations to the participants, who were present.

Trustee Hanley made a motion to recess at 8:28 pm, seconded by Trustee O'Neill. . Ayes: Trustees: Million, Morrison, O’Neill, Diggs, Gnech and Hanley. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED.

Trustee Hanley made a motion to return to the regular order of business at 8:42 pm, seconded by Trustee Gnech. 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 May 20, 2008, as presented. 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.

Administrator’s Report: Administrator Daly

Administrator Daly requested support of a motion to approve and authorize the execution of documents with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity for $30,000.00 for open land and recreational activities. Trustee Hanley made the motion, seconded by Trustee O'Neill. Ayes: Trustees: Million, Morrison, O’Neill, Diggs, Gnech and Hanley. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED.

Attorney’s Report: Attorney Sterk

No report at this time.

***COMMITTEE REPORTS***

Finance Report: Trustee O'Neill

Trustee O'Neill moved, seconded by Trustee Hanley to approve Warrant # 08-09-05; being all regular bill payments for this period, which report is titled as “Miscellaneous Accounts Payable” and which report is dated June 4, 2008, in the amount of $158,085.64. Ayes: Trustees: Million, Morrison, O’Neill, Diggs, Gnech and Hanley. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED.

Trustee O'Neill moved seconded by Trustee Morrison to approve annual Orland TIF District #1 Developers Payments, as presented. 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

Trustee Hanley moved, seconded by Trustee Morrison to approve and authorize the execution of documents with Municipal Systems, Inc. of Palos Heights for Administrative Building Code and Municipal Ordinance Violation Enforcement Hearing Systems, as presented. Ayes: Trustees: Million, Morrison, O’Neill, Diggs, Gnech and Hanley. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED.

Public Works: Trustee Hanley

No report at this time.

Youth, Education and Recreation: Trustee Morrison

Trustee Morrison moved seconded by Trustee Hanley to approve and authorize the execution of Program Instructor/Supervisor Agreements, as presented. Ayes: Trustees: Morrison, O’Neill, Gnech and Hanley. Nays: Million and Diggs. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED.

Economic Development/ Environmental Committee: Trustee Diggs

Trustee Diggs extended his thanks and appreciation to Mike Worley, Steve O'Hern, the Public Works Staff, the Recreation Department and to Craig Schmidt for their efforts in helping to make the "Girl Scout Planting Project" successful, again this year.

Audience Comments: None at this time.

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 8:47 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