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Board of Trustees meeting summary

Orland ParkOct 7, 20253 min read

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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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Village Center Fire Main Improvement Project S. Wolf Road Development

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The Board signed off on routine payments and payroll, plus a set of planning and code updates that affect how property can be developed and used in Orland Park. It approved changes tied to Estates at Ravinia Meadows, which allows that project to move forward under the revised plan. The Board also approved a land-use amendment that allows outdoor fireplaces in all zoning districts, while keeping them subject to fire and building code requirements. The meeting also included approval of an internship program update and new advisory board appointments, but detailed outcomes for those items were not fully available in the excerpt.

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Approved the September 15, 2025 regular meeting minutes and the September 22, 2025 special meeting minutes.
Approved accounts payable from September 16, 2025 through October 6, 2025 in the amount of $7,727,705.64.
Approved bi-weekly payroll for September 12, 2025 in the amount of $1,786,081.87.
Approved bi-weekly payroll for September 26, 2025 in the amount of $1,805,881.16.
Approved an amendment to the special use planned development for Estates at Ravinia Meadows.
Approved a land development code amendment allowing outdoor fireplaces in all zoning districts.
Passed a temporary nine-month moratorium on certain business license, development, and zoning applications.

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Board of Trustees

Oct 7, 2025, 12:00 AMVillage Hallscheduled

Agenda

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
VILLAGE CLERK'S OFFICE
Approval of the September 15, 2025, Regular Meeting Minutes
Approval of the September 22, 2025, Special Meeting Minutes
PROCLAMATIONS/APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
Introduction of New Participants in the Village's Internship Program
Advisory Board Appointments
PRE-SCHEDULED CITIZENS & VISITORS
NON-SCHEDULED CITIZENS AND VISITORS FOR AGENDA-SPECIFIC PUBLIC COMMENT
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Accounts Payable September 16, 2025, through October 6, 2025 - Approval
CONSENT AGENDA
Payroll for September 12, 2025 - Approval
Payroll for September 26, 2025 - Approval
Elevated Tank # 1 - Additional Design Engineering and Oversight Fees
2025 Fall Tree Removal Project
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE CONTRACT AND BY LAWS DOCUMENT OF THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL PERSONNEL BENEFIT COOPERATIVE AND AUTHORIZING MEMBERSHIP IN THE IPBC BY THE VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK.
Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between School District 230 and The Village of Orland Park for the services of an Orland Park Police Department School Resource Officer (SRO) at Carl Sandburg High School-Recommended Updated Agreement.
Estates at Ravinia Meadow - Subdivision
Centennial Park Aquatic Center (CPAC) Utility Relocation Project
A/E Services - Village Center Fire Main Improvement Project
Special Event Permit for Al's Auto Show at Opa! Modern Greek Cuisine (100 people)
Special Event Permit for Chick-fil-A's Fall Festival (100-200 people)
ORDINANCE GRANTING AN AMENDMENT TO A SPECIAL USE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT WITH MODIFICATIONS (ESTATES AT RAVINIA MEADOWS BY PULTE-16100 RAVINIA AVENUE)
RFP #25-035 Sportsplex Custodial, Cleaning & Janitorial Services
Mitatech AssureHire Background Check/Social Media Search/Criminal and MVR Monitoring Service
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC SAFETY
TECHNOLOGY
PUBLIC WORKS
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK, AS AMENDED, RELATIVE TO RESTAURANTS WITHIN 300 FEET OF RESIDENTIAL USE
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6-302 OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK, AS AMENDED, RELATIVE TO OUTDOOR FIREPLACES
Old German Methodist Cemetery Eagle Scout Project
Discussion - Update Regarding a Temporary Moratorium for Certain Land Uses
ENGINEERING
17101, 17151, and 17171 S. Wolf Road Development, Design Engineering Services, Contract Award Recommendation
RECREATION AND PARKS
FINANCE
Municipal Advisory Services Agreement
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $42,000,000 IN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2025 OF THE VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK, COOK AND WILL COUNTIES, ILLINOIS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING CERTAIN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, PROVIDING FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF A DIRECT ANNUAL TAX SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON SAID BONDS AND PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF THE BONDS TO THE PURCHASER THEREOF.
ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 1 (ADMINISTRATION) CHAPTER 16 (PROCUREMENT) SECTIONS 1-16-3, 1-16-7, and 1-16-8 REGARDING AUTHORIZATION AND METHODS FOR PROCUREMENTS)
MAYOR
OFFICIALS
VILLAGE MANAGER
Kenneth Kovac vs. Village of Orland Park, et al., Settlement Agreement and General Release
NON-SCHEDULED CITIZENS & VISITORS FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS RELEVANT TO VILLAGE BUSINESS
BOARD COMMENTS
EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. Discussion of the Minutes of Closed Meetings
B. Collective Negotiating Matters Between The Village and its Employees, or their Representatives, or Deliberations Concerning Salary Schedules for One or More Classes of Employees
C. The Purchase or Lease of Real Property for the Use of The Village
D. Pending Litigation Against, Affecting or on Behalf of The Village or When Found by The Board that Such Action is Probable or Imminent
RECONVENE BOARD MEETING
Report on Executive Session and Action as a Result of, if any.
ADJOURNMENT: 10:46 P.M.
Passed the Consent Agenda
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Audio Recording for October 6, 2025, Board of Trustees Meeting
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Minuteshttps://orlandpark.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1344562&GUID=7A604591-C8CE-4D2B-8693-D59926942B2A&G=34194005-B607-4073-B76F-9641BCB43FA3
Agendahttps://orlandpark.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=1344562&GUID=7A604591-C8CE-4D2B-8693-D59926942B2A&G=34194005-B607-4073-B76F-9641BCB43FA3

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