Village of Orland Park Village Clerk Patrick R. O'Sullivan | Patch.com Website
Village of Orland Park Village Clerk Patrick R. O'Sullivan | Patch.com Website
Village of Orland Park Board of Trustees met Aug. 21
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
Commenced: 7:01 p.m.
Adjourned: 7:52 p.m.
Call to Order & Pledge
President Burke called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. The assembly recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call
Village Clerk Jessica Washington conducted the roll call and announced that there was a quorum:
Present: Trustees Jennifer Beasley, Victor Blackwell, Sandra Finley, Kenneth Smith, Howard White; President Sterling M. Burke; Police Chief Derrick Blasingame; Public Works Director Art Jones; Building Commissioner John McDonnell; Acting Finance Director Lisa Fifer-Smith; Public Works Assistant Director Chad Roscoe; Administrative Sergeant Lawrence Smith; Village Clerk Jessica Washington
Absent: Trustee Kelvin Oliver; Village Administrator/Chief of Staff Drella C. Savage; Treasurer Stanley King
Approval of the Minutes
Approval of the minutes of the July 17, 2024, Board of Trustees Meeting, and July 29, 2024, Special Board of Trustees Meeting, as presented:
Trustee Smith moved, seconded by Trustee Beasley, to approve the minutes of the July 17, 2024, Board of Trustees Meeting, and July 29, 2024, Special Board of Trustees Meeting, as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes (5) Motion Carried.
Bills for Approval
Approval of the August 2024 Bills – $611,777.94.
Trustee Blackwell moved, seconded by Trustee Finley, to approve payment of the bills for August 2024, in the amount of $611,777.94.
Roll Call: Ayes (5-0) Motion Carried.
Swearing In
President Burke performed the swearing in of Officer Trushana Whitty.
Administration Reports
Report of the Village President – Sterling M. Burke
President Burke announced that Village Administrator/Chief of Staff Drella Savage is on medical leave. He reported on economic development in the Village, including the opening of Vintrendi Wine Company and Harold’s Time Out Bar & Grill. He encouraged residents to patronize both establishments.
Building Commissioner John McDonnell stated that the VCA Animal Hospital is scheduled to open in mid-September.
Policy: Approval of the Rules for Compliance with Public Comment Requirements of the Illinois Open Meetings Act.
President Burke provided a brief synopsis of the policy, stating that it extended the public comment period from two minutes to three minutes.
Trustee Beasley moved, seconded by Trustee Finley, to approve the Rules for Compliance with Public Comment Requirements of the Illinois Open Meetings Act.
Roll Call: Ayes (5-0) Motion Carried.
Ordinance 2024-14: Approval of an Ordinance Amending Section 2-141.6 “Powers and duties” of the Olympia Fields Village Code for the office of Village Administrator.
Trustee Smith moved, seconded by Trustee White, to approve the Ordinance Amending Section 2-141.6 “Powers and duties” of the Olympia Fields Village Code for the office of Village Administrator.
Roll Call: Ayes (5-0) Motion Carried.
Ordinance 2024-15: Approval of an Ordinance Amending Section 2-94 “General duties” and Section 2-96 “Ordinances and resolutions” of the Olympia Fields Village Code for the office of Village Clerk.
Trustee Blackwell moved, seconded by Trustee Beasley, to approve the Ordinance Amending Section 2-94 “General duties” and Section 2-96 “Ordinances and resolutions” of the Olympia Fields Village Code for the office of Village Clerk.
Roll Call: Ayes (5-0) Motion Carried.
Report of the Village Administrator/Chief of Staff – Drella C. Savage
No report at this time.
Department Head Reports
• Lisa Fifer-Smith – Acting Finance Director
No report at this time.
• Derrick Blasingame – Chief of Police
Chief Blasingame had no formal report; however, he mentioned that the police department’s National Night Out (NNO) event was a great success. He estimated that over 800 guests attended the event. A brief discussion ensued about NNO.
• John McDonnell – Building Commissioner
Event Permit Application: Approval of the Event Permit Application of Dr. Theresa Dixon of the Gloria Taylor Foundation for a Back-to-School Bash on September 14, 2024, at 20080 Governors Drive.
Trustee Smith moved, seconded by Trustee Beasley, to approve the Event
Permit Application of Dr. Theresa Dixon of the Gloria Taylor Foundation for a Back-to-School Bash on September 14, 2024, at 20080 Governors Drive.
Roll Call: Ayes (5-0) Motion Carried.
Event Permit Application: Approval of the Event Permit Application of the Olympia Fields United Methodist Church for the Church-A-Palooza Music Fest & Inaugural Car & Truck Show, on September 14, 2024, from 1:00–6:00 p.m., at 20301 Western Avenue.
Ms. Elise Herman, chair of the church’s events committee, addressed the Board about the event. She stated that there would be a live band and DJ as well as a classic car showcase. She noted that the church would adhere to the requests of the Wysteria Subdivision relative to the placement of amplifiers facing away from the subdivision and the location of porta potties. Ms. Herman commented that she expected approximately 200 attendees at the event. A brief discussion ensued.
Trustee Beasley moved, seconded by Trustee Smith, to approve the Event Permit Application of the Olympia Fields United Methodist Church for the Church-A-Palooza Music Fest & Inaugural Car & Truck Show, on September 14, 2024, from 1:00–6:00 p.m., at 20301 Western Avenue.
Roll Call: Ayes (5-0) Motion Carried.
Sign Permit Application: Approval of the Sign Permit Application of Janet Muchnik of the Tall Grass Arts Association for the 68th annual Park Forest Art Fair on September 21–22, 2024.
Trustee White moved, seconded by Trustee Beasley, to approve the Sign Permit Application of Janet Muchnik of the Tall Grass Arts Association for the 68th annual Park Forest Art Fair on September 21–22, 2024.
Roll Call: Ayes (5-0) Motion Carried.
• Art Jones –Public Works Director
Director Jones had no formal report; however, he provided a brief update on the progress of the Phase I Road Improvement Project, which includes swale and culvert repair as well as road repaving. He noted that the road project is expected to be completed in 55 days. A discussion ensued.
Trustee Liaison Reports
• Finance Department/Human Resources Committee – Blackwell
Trustee Blackwell presented the finance report. He noted that the next Human Resources Committee meeting is scheduled for October.
• Public Works Committee/Beautification Committee – Finley
Trustee Finley reported that the 50/50 Tree Program is back in full swing for 2024. President Burke proposed the possibility of increasing the budget for the program due to the number of trees lost as a result of recent tornadic weather. He asked that the Beautification Committee report back to the Board regarding the need to increase the budget. He said that the Board would consider an increase to the budget for the program at the next Board meeting, if necessary. A discussion ensued about dead trees in the Village. Trustee Finley commended the Department of Public Works for their work on the Phase I Road Improvement Project.
• Public Safety Commission/Police Pension Board – Oliver
No report at this time.
• Planning & Zoning Commission/Building Department – Smith
Trustee Smith reported that a Planning and Zoning Commission meeting is scheduled for September 17, 2024, to consider the rezoning application for the property located at 20900 Western Avenue.
• Community Relations Commission/Olympia Fields Park District Board/Veterans’ Affairs – Beasley
Trustee Beasley reported that the Community Relations Commission (CRC) is hosting a Picnic in the Park in Bicentennial Park on Saturday, September 21. She also stated that the CRC’s annual OctoberFest event is scheduled for Saturday, October 12, at Sergeant Means Park. Trustee Beasley announced that the Glensted Pet Clinic offers discounts to veterans.
• Educational Commission/Village Technologist – White
No report at this time.
Miscellaneous Reports
No report at this time.
Public Comment
No member of the public asked to be heard.
Appointments and Resignations
Appointment: Approval of the Appointment of Donna Drake Davis to the Community Relations Commission.
Trustee Beasley moved, seconded by Trustee White, to approve the appointment of Donna Drake Davis to the Community Relations Commission.
Roll Call: Ayes (5-0) Motion Carried.
Adjournment
Trustee Beasley moved, seconded by Trustee Smith, to adjourn the meeting.
Voice Vote: Ayes (5-0) Motion Carried.
President Burke adjourned the meeting at 7:52 p.m.
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