VBM-2008-0716

MINUTES

FOR THE REGULAR VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

OF THE PRESIDENT AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

OF THE VILLAGE OF ORLAND HILLS, ILLINOIS

FOR JULY 16, 2008

President Hastings called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m.

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

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 ratify the appointment of Ronald Lindstrom to the position of Game Warden. 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.

Clerk’s Report: Administrator/Acting Clerk Daly

Administrator/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 2, 2008, as presented. 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 Jennifer M. Leddin of Orland Park and Scott A. Meder of Orland Park as Part-Time Community Service Officers at the starting rate of pay of $8.25 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 Antonio Fallucca of Orland Park and Matthew Kickert of Chicago as Part-Time Police Officers 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 Hanley, seconded by Trustee Gnech. Ayes: Trustees: Million, Morrison, O’Neill, Diggs, Gnech and Hanley. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED.

Administrator Daly reminded the elected officials that the Annual Illinois Municipal League Conference is being held from September 25, 2008 through September 28, 2008, in Chicago and to advise him in writing as to there intentions, asap.

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 # 08-09-11; being all regular bill payments for this period, which report is titled as “Miscellaneous Accounts Payable” and which report is dated July 16, 2008, in the amount of $206,474.71. Ayes: Trustees: Morrison, O’Neill, Gnech and Hanley. Nays: Million, Diggs. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED.

Trustee O'Neill moved seconded by Trustee Morrison to approve and authorize the execution of documents with Tech Services, Harris Computers, E-Gov, American Legal Publishing, Dell, Best Buy, Software Pursuits, Symantec and a credit card application for computer system upgrades and replacements at Village Hall and the Community Center, as presented. 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 Ordinance # 2008-011, being the Annual Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2008-2009, 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

No report at this time.

Public Works: Trustee Hanley

Trustee Hanley moved seconded by Trustee Morrison to approve and authorize the execution of documents with Alpha Construction Company of Hazel Crest, for storm sewer repairs, as presented. Ayes: Trustees: Million, Morrison, O’Neill, Diggs, Gnech and Hanley. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED.

Trustee Hanley moved seconded by Trustee Morrison to approve and authorize the execution of documents with Fawn Landscaping of Frankfort, for storm sewer installation south of 161st Place on 91st Avenue, as presented. Ayes: Trustees: Million, Morrison, O’Neill, Diggs, Gnech and Hanley. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED.

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: Million, Morrison, O’Neill, Diggs, Gnech and Hanley. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED.

Trustee Morrison moved, seconded by Trustee Hanley to approve and authorize the execution of a Reciprocal Use of Facilities Agreement with Joseph Cardinal Bernardin School and St. Elizabeth Seton Church, as presented. Ayes: Trustees: Million, Morrison, O’Neill, Diggs, Gnech and Hanley. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED.

Trustee Morrison moved, seconded by Trustee Hanley to approve the usage of facilities request of Joseph Cardinal Bernardin School for school year 2008-2009, dated June 2008, as presented. Ayes: Trustees: Million, Morrison, O’Neill, Diggs, Gnech and Hanley. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED.

Trustee Morrison moved, seconded by Trustee Hanley to approve the waiver of outdoor usage fees for the usage of facilities request of Joseph Cardinal Bernardin School for school year 2008-2009, dated June 2008, as presented. Ayes: Trustees: Million, Morrison, O’Neill, Diggs, Gnech and Hanley. Nays: None. Absent: None. MOTION CARRIED.

Economic Development/ Environmental Committee: Trustee Diggs

No report at this time.

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 8:19 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