Village of South Holland President and Board of Trustees met Aug. 3.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
Administrative Staff Present: Mr. Shawn Staples, Police Chief; Deputy Fire Chief Bryant Krizik, representing Mr. Brian Kolosh, Fire Chief; Mr. Tim Lapp, Village Attorney; Mr. John Hilsen, Village Engineer; Mr. J Wynsma, Village Administrator
Absent: Mr. Brian Kolosh, Fire Chief; Mr. Frank Knittle, Director Community Development; Mr. Ed Stewart, Director Recreational Services; Ms. Pat Mahon, Deputy Village Administrator; Mr. John Watson, Director of Economic Development; Ms. Beth Herman, Village Treasurer
President De Graff called the meeting to order and Clerk Penman called the roll.
Present: Trustees Larry De Young, Vickie Perkins, John Russell and Prince Reed
Absent with Notice: Trustees Cindy Nylen and Andrew Johnson
Trustee Russell opened our meeting with prayer. President De Graff thanked Trustee Russell.
Minutes
Trustee Reed moved that the reading of the Minutes of the July 6, 2020 meeting be dispensed with, copies thereof having been distributed to each trustee, and the Minutes as presented be approved. Trustee Perkins seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Ayes: Trustees Reed, Perkins, De Young and Russell
Nays: None
Motion carried, approved and so ordered by President Don A. De Graff
Resident Comments
There were no residents with questions or comments.
Engineer’s Report
Mr. Hilsen had no report this evening.
Attorney’s Report
Mr. Lapp had six items this evening. The first item was Ordinance 2020-20, amending “The Code of the Village of South Holland” with an update to the definition of wild animals. Trustee Reed moved to adopt the Ordinance as presented. Trustee Perkins seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Ayes: Trustees Reed, Perkins, De Young and Russell
Nays: None
Motion carried, approved and so ordered by President Don A. De Graff
The second item was Ordinance 2020-21, authorizing the sale of personal property. Trustee Reed moved to adopt the Ordinance as presented. Trustee Perkins seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Ayes: Trustees Reed, Perkins, De Young and Russell
Nays: None
Motion carried, approved and so ordered by President Don A. De Graff
The third item was Ordinance 2020-22, amending Ordinance 2020-13 as it pertains to temporary exceptions for village employees, permitting a one year exception, and up to two 6 month extensions. Trustee Reed moved to adopt the Ordinance as presented. Trustee Perkins seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Ayes: Trustees Reed, Perkins, De Young and Russell
Nays: None
Motion carried, approved and so ordered by President Don A. De Graff
The fourth item was Ordinance 2020-23, amending existing Ordinance regarding registration of foreclosed properties. Trustee Reed moved to adopt the Ordinance as presented. Trustee Perkins seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Ayes: Trustees Reed, Perkins, De Young and Russell
Nays: None
Motion carried, approved and so ordered by President Don A. De Graff
The fifth item was a Resolution authorizing the Village to enter into a two year agreement with Pro Champs Agreement. Trustee Reed moved to adopt the Resolution as presented. Trustee Perkins seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Ayes: Trustees Reed, Perkins, De Young and Russell
Nays: None
Motion carried, approved and so ordered by President Don A. De Graff
The sixth item was a Class 8 Resolution Request for Actuation Group, 16660 Canal Street.
Trustee Reed moved to adopt the Resolution as presented. Trustee Perkins seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Ayes: Trustees Reed, Perkins, De Young and Russell
Nays: None
Motion carried, approved and so ordered by President Don A. De Graff
Community Development
Trustee De Young moved for approval of Building Permit between No. 20-0115 – 20-0678, representing a value of approximately $2,210,000 in community investments. Trustee Perkins seconded the motion.
Among these permits, Trustee De Young highlighted the following: $400,000 – remodeling for Jewel Osco; $20,000 – 162nd Cottage lighting for PACE Bus Comp.; $52, 000 – buildout for Glazier Corp.
Roll Call: Ayes: Trustees De Young, Perkins, Russell and Reed
Nays: None
Motion carried, approved and so ordered by President Don A. De Graff
As a reminder, Trustee De Young shared that the groundbreaking for the new Starbucks is tomorrow.
Parks and Recreation
Trustee Perkins had no report this evening.
Community Coordination
In Trustee Nylen’s absence, Trustee Perkins reported that our first drive-in movie took place July 25 and it was a big success. The next movie is August 29, featuring the film Overcomer. It takes place in the parking lot of First Reformed Church, 15924 South Park Ave. Tickets are free but are only available for South Holland residents. You can reserve your tickets at the South Holland Community Center beginning August 17. ID is required.
Because of the limitations of COVID-19 and the corresponding safety guidelines, we have opted to change the scope of our annual Heritage Haul race. This year, on Saturday, September 19, we are hosting a Fun Run 5K, with staggered start times and limited contact for the safety of our participants. Runners are encouraged to wear costumes or accessories, and we will have some fun surprises along the course to keep everyone entertained. After what has been a challenging few months, we are hopeful that this race will help our community let loose, get some exercise, and have some fun while doing so. Sign up for the Fun Run at southholland.org.
Finance
Trustee Russell moved for Approval of payments of vouchers as listed on Registers No. 12, 13 and 14 for $2,742,561.41 covering day-to-day operations, vendor payments and payroll. Trustee Reed seconded the motion.
Roll Call: Ayes: Trustees Russell, Reed, De Young and Perkins
Nays: None
Motion carried, approved and so ordered by President Don A. De Graff
Public Safety
No report was given in Trustee Johnson’s absence.
Public Works
Trustee Reed had no report this evening.
President De Graff asked if there were any additional business.
Trustee De Young acknowledged the great job Pro Champ has done in taking care of vacant properties in the village.
President De Graff did a quick check in on the status of public safety in the village. Both Chief Staples and Deputy Chief Krizik shared that we’re doing just fine. After noting how uplifting it was for residents to have an activity like the drive in movies, President De Graff expressed feelings we all share regarding the affects of COVID-19 and the acts of violence on municipalities, and the country as a whole, but closed with words of assurance that we will get through this.
Trustee Russell took a moment to commend Village Administrator Wynsma on the new sign posts that were erected to display notices of special events in the village. Mr. Wynsma shared that sign posts were the idea of the Clean, Bright and Beautiful Committee.
There being no additional business to come before the President and Board of Trustees, Trustee De Young moved that this meeting adjourn. Trustee Perkins seconded the motion. Ayes all on the roll. Meeting adjourned. Next regular meeting of the President and the Board of Trustees will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at 8:00 PM, in the Council Room of the Municipal Building, County of Cook, South Holland, Illinois.
https://www.southholland.org/Board/Minutes/2020/2020-08-03.pdf
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