MINUTES

FOR THE REGULAR VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

OF THE PRESIDENT AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

OF THE VILLAGE OF ORLAND HILLS, ILLINOIS

FOR MARCH 3, 2010

 

President Hastings called the meeting to order at 8:03 p.m.

 

Acting Clerk Administrator Daly called the roll with the following results. Present: President Kyle R. Hastings, Trustees: O'Neill, Roti, Janachowski, Hanley and Gnech, Administrator Daly, Attorney Liz Shine, Recreation Director Bilina, Building Commissioner Ennesser, Public Works Director Worley, Chief Scully, Deputy Chief Blaha.   Absent: Clerk Burke, Trustee Morrison 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 aloud Proclamation #2010-1010 for Girl Scout Week.

 

Mayor Hastings read into the record Proclamation #2010-1011 for Flood Awareness Week.

 Clerk’s Report:  Acting Clerk Administrator DalyActing Clerk Administrator 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 February 17, 2010, as presented.  Motion made by Trustee O’Neill, seconded by Trustee Gnech.  Ayes: Trustees: O’Neill, Roti, Janachowski, Hanley and Gnech.  Nays: None.  Absent: Trustee Morrison.    MOTION CARRIED. 

Administrator’s Report: John A. Daly.

Administrator Daly requested support of a motion to hire Jonathon Pickel of Chicago Ridge and Ross Ricobene of Lemont as Part-Time Police Officers, at the starting rate of pay of $14.00 per hour, subject to the successful completion of pre-employment testing and position prerequisites.  Motion made by Trustee Hanley, seconded by Trustee Roti.  Ayes: Trustees: O’Neill, Roti, Janachowski, Hanley and Gnech.  Nays: None.  Absent: Trustee Morrison.    MOTION CARRIED. Administrator Daly advised all that an updated five-year Capital Improvement Program was distributed to all officials earlier this week.  He stated the program is highly dependent upon the funding from the State of Illinois and will be presented at the next Finance Committee Meeting. 

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 Roti to approve Warrant #09-10-42; being all regular bill payments for this period, which report is titled as “Miscellaneous Accounts Payable,” and which report is dated March 3, 2010, in the amount of $320,882.58.  Ayes: Trustees: O’Neill, Roti, Janachowski, Hanley and Gnech.  Nays: None.  Absent: Trustee Morrison.    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.

However, Trustee Hanley reported the Carl Sandburg High School wrestling team finished 2nd place in the State competition, and that two Orland Hills residents, Jake and Nick Fishback were on the team.

   

Youth, Education and Recreation: Trustee O’Neill.

Trustee O’Neill moved, seconded by Trustee Roti to approve program instructor / supervisor agreements, as presented.  Ayes: Trustees: O’Neill, Roti, Janachowski, Hanley and Gnech.  Nays: None.  Absent: Trustee Morrison.    MOTION CARRIED. 

Trustee O’Neill announced that registration was underway for the 3-4 year old Playschool Program.

  Economic Development/ Environmental Committee: Trustee Gnech - No report at this time.  Audience Comments:  None.   Old Business:  None.   Adjournment:No further business was to be heard so, President Hastings requested support of a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 pm.  Motion made by Trustee Roti, Seconded by Trustee Janachowski.  Ayes: Trustees: O’Neill, Roti, Janachowski, Hanley and Gnech.  Nays: None.  Absent: Trustee Morrison.    MOTION CARRIED - MEETING ADJOURNED.                                                                                                              

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                                                                                                             Mikki Burke