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Jul 29, 2026

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Board approves projects and incentives

Published Jul 29, 2026

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Briefing

Apr 21, 2026

Board of Trustees meeting summary

The Board approved more than $4.5 million in accounts payable and $1.78 million in payroll, along with a series of consent agenda items covering public safety, office furniture, facility security upgrades, and an annexation ordinance.

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Briefing

Mar 17, 2026

Board of Trustees meeting summary

The Board approved $3,413,575.33 in accounts payable and $1,712,167.73 in payroll, then passed its consent agenda, which included road maintenance contracts, liquor-license changes, a budget amendment, and utility billing implementation costs. The board also postponed two Melka Landscaping annexation items to April 6, 2026.

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Briefing

Mar 3, 2026

Board of Trustees meeting summary

The Board approved more than $1.9 million in accounts payable, nearly $1.8 million in payroll, and a series of contracts and project actions, including newsletter publishing, printer maintenance, traffic signal design, and wetland mitigation credits.

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Board approves tax incentives and spending

The Board approved several property tax incentive resolutions, including support for a Class 6b designation at 10441 163rd Place and a Class 7b designation at 9600 159th Street, and authorized $3,428,085.64 in accounts payable. It also approved board appointments, committee chair assignments, and several consent agenda items, while postponing a territory annexation item to March 16, 2026.

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Briefing

Feb 3, 2026

Board of Trustees meeting summary

The Board approved $2.47 million in accounts payable and $1.84 million in biweekly payroll, and it moved forward with several infrastructure, utility, vehicle, and procurement actions.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Board approves Amazon retail development

The Board of Trustees approved a multi-phased Amazon Retail planned development at 9600 159th Street, including a plat of consolidation and dedication and special-use approvals tied to the site.

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Briefing

Dec 16, 2025

Board approves key development and safety items

The Board approved a Valvoline Instant Oil Change project at 11320 179th Street, a county mass-notification agreement to replace CodeRed, and several property and infrastructure actions, including eminent domain for roadway connection work and acquisition of floodway property at 17171 Wolf Road.

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Briefing

Dec 12, 2025

Orland Park halts fiber construction

The Board approved a resolution halting fiber optic construction and directed staff to draft new rules for internet service installations after resident complaints about damage, unsafe work, and incomplete restoration. The Board also approved a grocery tax ordinance update with a January 1, 2026 effective date and language revisions requested by the Illinois Department of Revenue.

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Briefing

Nov 18, 2025

Board approves annexations and code change

The Board approved a land development code amendment setting minimum surety bond rating requirements, annexed territory at 10600 167th Street and several Wolf Road/Consola Drive parcels, and approved a $4.73 million accounts payable list.

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Briefing

Nov 4, 2025

Board approves Waterfall Plaza changes

The Board approved zoning and special-use changes for Waterfall Plaza, including a new drive-through restaurant use and site improvements at 8752 W. 159th Street. It also approved a related special use for a drive-through window, with two trustees voting no on each of the Waterfall Plaza ordinance items.

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Briefing

Oct 21, 2025

Orland Park trustees approve annexations and funding agreements

Trustees approved three annexations, a rededication of Village Hall to honor former Mayor Frederick T. Owens, and a new intergovernmental agreement tied to the Main Street Triangle TIF district and local school districts.

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Briefing

Oct 15, 2025

FY2026 budget workshop

Trustees and village staff reviewed the FY2026 budget in a special meeting, with department presentations and trustee questions but no final budget action taken.

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Briefing

Oct 7, 2025

Board of Trustees meeting summary

The Board approved a $7,727,705.64 accounts payable list, two payroll runs totaling $3,591,963.03, and several development and code changes, including a planned development amendment for Estates at Ravinia Meadows and a new rule allowing outdoor fireplaces in all zoning districts.

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Briefing

Sep 22, 2025

Trustees approve appointments, delay eminent domain

The Board approved two Plan Commission appointments, approved a developer access agreement for Downtown Orland Park Parcel H, and tabled two eminent domain ordinances for 9441 and 9401 159th Street. It also approved the FY2026 employee health insurance renewal with a reported 7.1% net increase under the recommended option.

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Briefing

Sep 16, 2025

Costco project approved

The Board approved a package of Costco-related actions, including rezoning land from COR Mixed Use to BIZ, dedicating part of Ravinia Avenue for a future roundabout, and granting special-use approvals for motor vehicle services at the warehouse and gas station sites.

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Briefing

Sep 3, 2025

Board approves restaurant, land deal

The Board approved site plans for a Weber Grill restaurant downtown and authorized a purchase and sale contract for 17101 Wolf Road. It also adopted a resolution recognizing Labor Union Appreciation Month and approved more than $2 million in accounts payable.

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Briefing

Aug 19, 2025

Board of Trustees meeting summary

The Board approved the Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, accepted $3,927,457.99 in accounts payable, and approved a $2,019,520.54 bi-weekly payroll. Trustees also approved multiple village actions, including advisory board appointments and several public works and development-related items.

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Briefing

Aug 5, 2025

Board approves projects and incentives

The Board approved a range of items, including $3,152,846.36 in accounts payable, a $2,249,085.09 payroll, a $48,308 engineering services contract, a certificate for accessibility improvements at the John Humphrey House, restaurant incentive agreements for Original Pancake House and Egg Harbor, and a permit for St. Michael Parish’s fall festival.

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Briefing

May 12, 2025

Village manager appointed

The Board appointed George Koczwara as village manager effective immediately, with a $207,000 annual base salary and a one-year employment agreement to be finalized after village attorney review. The Board also named Joanna Leafblad as president pro tem and discussed downtown Orland Park redevelopment, but took no action on that item.

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