MINUTES

FOR THE REGULAR VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

OF THE PRESIDENT AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

OF THE VILLAGE OF ORLAND HILLS, ILLINOIS

FOR OCTOBER 6, 2010

 

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

 

Clerk Burke called the roll with the following results. Present:, Clerk Burke, Trustees: O'Neill, Roti, Janachowski, Hanley, Morrison, Administrator Daly, Attorney Liz Shine, Building Commissioner Ennesser, Public Works Dir. Worley, Asst. PW Dir. Schmidt, Chief Scully, Deputy Chief Blaha.   Absent: President Kyle R. Hastings, Trustee Gnech (deceased), Recreation Director Bilina and ESDA Director Leddin.

 

 

A motion to appoint Trustee Hanley as temporary chairperson, was made by Trustee O’Neill and seconded by Trustee Morrison.  Ayes: Trustees: O’Neill, Roti, Janachowski, Morrison.  Nays: None.  Abstain: Hanley.  Absent: Gnech.    MOTION CARRIED.

 

 

A motion to permit President Kyle R. Hastings to attend the meeting electronically, due to unforseen circumstances relating to employment, was made by Trustee O’Neill and seconded by Trustee Morrison.  Ayes: Trustees: O’Neill, Roti, Janachowski, Hanley, Morrison.  Nays: None.  Absent: Gnech.    MOTION CARRIED.

 

 

A telephone call was made to President Kyle R. Hastings, who was advised of the prior two motions.  The President then assumed control of the meeting.

 

 

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

 

 

President’s Report: President Hastings.

President Hastings commented on the recent passing of Trustee Art Gnech and that this dear friend would be sadly missed.  President Hastings directed Administrator Daly to read aloud Proclamation # 2010-1029, establishing “Art Gnech Week”.  President Hastings then asked for a moment of silence in memory of Art Gnech.

 

 

Clerk’s Report: Clerk Burke

Clerk Burke requested support of a motion to approve the minutes of the Public Hearing of the Village President and the Board of Trustees for September 22, 2010, as presented.  Motion made by Trustee Morrison, seconded by Trustee O’Neill.  Ayes: Trustees: O’Neill, Roti, Janachowski, Hanley, Morrison.  Nays: None.  Absent: Gnech.    MOTION CARRIED.

 

 

Administrator’s Report: John A. Daly.

Administrator Daly requested support of a motion to approve the hiring of Nicholas A. Esposito of Frankfort, Randall Samoska of Orland Hills, Shane Tucker of Orland Hills and Daniel Worley of Orland Hills as a Part-Time Snow Plow Drivers, at the starting rate of pay of $15.00 per hour, effective with the successful completion of position prerequites, background check and medical screenings, as presented.  Motion made by Trustee Hanley, seconded by Trustee O’Neill.  Ayes: Trustees: O’Neill, Roti, Janachowski, Hanley, Morrison.  Nays: None.  Absent: Gnech.    MOTION CARRIED.

Administrator Daly requested support of a motion to approve and authorize the execution of documents with P T Ferro Company of Joliet for Construction work on 159th Place and 160th Place as presented.  Motion made by Trustee Roti, seconded by Trustee Morrison.  Ayes: Trustees: O’Neill, Roti, Janachowski, Hanley, Morrison.  Nays: None.  Absent: Gnech.    MOTION CARRIED.

Attorney’s Report: Attorney Liz Shine - No report at this time.

 

 

***COMMITTEE REPORTS***

Finance Report: Trustee O’Neill.

Trustee O’Neill moved, seconded by Trustee Morrison to approve Warrant #10-11-22; being all regular bill payments for this period, which report is titled as “Miscellaneous Accounts Payable,” and which report is dated October 6, 2010, in the amount of $437,145.97.  Ayes: Trustees: O’Neill, Roti, Janachowski, Hanley, Morrison.  Nays: None.  Absent: Gnech.    MOTION CARRIED.

Trustee O’Neill moved, seconded by Trustee Morrison to approve Joseph A. Janachowski as Chair of the Developmental Planning and Zoning Committee and Tracy L. Roti as Chair of the Economic Development and Environmental Committee.  Ayes: Trustees: O’Neill, Roti, Janachowski, Hanley, Morrison.  Nays: None.  Absent: Gnech.    MOTION CARRIED.

Developmental, Planning & Zoning: Trustee Janachowski - No report at this time.

Police & Fire: Trustee Hanley - No report at this time.

 

 

Public Works: Trustee Hanley .

Trustee Hanley moved, seconded by Trustee Janachowski to approve FCC Corporation of Tinley Park as the Concrete Contractor for sidewalk removal and replacement work, as presented.  Ayes: Trustees: O’Neill, Roti, Janachowski, Hanley, Morrison.  Nays: None.  Absent: Gnech.    MOTION CARRIED.

Trustee Hanley moved, seconded by Trustee Morrison to approve FCC Corporation of Tinley Park as the Snow Plowing Contractor for emergency snow & ice control assistance work, as presented.  Ayes: Trustees: O’Neill, Roti, Janachowski, Hanley, Morrison.  Nays: None.  Absent: Gnech.    MOTION CARRIED.

Trustee Hanley moved, seconded by Trustee Janachowski to approve sidewalk removal and replacement work, as presented.  Ayes: Trustees: O’Neill, Roti, Janachowski, Hanley, Morrison.  Nays: None.  Absent: Gnech.    MOTION CARRIED.

Trustee Hanley moved, seconded by Trustee Janachowski to approve and authorize the execution of documents with Illinois Department of Transportation, for the Haven Avenue FAU Route Project 10-00024-00-FP, as presented.  Ayes: Trustees: O’Neill, Roti, Janachowski, Hanley, Morrison.  Nays: None.  Absent: Gnech.    MOTION CARRIED.

Trustee Hanley moved, seconded by Trustee Morrison to approve and authorize the execution of documents with Illinois Department of Transportation, for the Change Order and Final Pay Estimate on the 89th Court Project, MFT Project 10-00000-01-GM, as presented.  Ayes: Trustees: O’Neill, Roti, Janachowski, Hanley, Morrison.  Nays: None.  Absent: Gnech.    MOTION CARRIED.

Youth, Education and Recreation: Trustee Morrison.

Trustee Morrison moved, seconded by Trustee Roti to approve annual “Trick-or-Treat Hours” on October 31, 2010, for the period from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm.  Ayes: Trustees: O’Neill, Roti, Janachowski, Hanley, Morrison.  Nays: None.  Absent: Gnech.    MOTION CARRIED.

Trustee Morrison announced upcoming programs.

 

 

Economic Development/ Environmental Committee:

Trustee Roti - No report at this time.

Audience Comments: None.

 

 

Old Business: None.

Adjournment:

President Hastings commented on the great loss to the Village due to the passing of Trustee Art Gnech.

 

No further business was to be heard so, President Hastings requested support of a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:21 pm.  Motion made by Trustee Morrison, Seconded by Trustee O’Neill.  Ayes: Trustees: O’Neill, Roti, Janachowski, Hanley, Morrison.  Nays: None.  Absent: Gnech.    MOTION CARRIED - MEETING ADJOURNED.

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Mikki Burke

VILLAGE CLERK