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Board of Trustees meeting summary

Orland ParkMar 17, 20264 min read

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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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The Board approved routine bills and payroll, along with a group of consent items that moved multiple projects forward at once. Those actions included asphalt crack-filling work, changes to liquor-license limits, a budget amendment, and additional costs to finish the utility billing system transition. Two annexation-related items for Melka Landscaping at 11606 W. 179th Street were postponed until April 6, 2026. For residents, that means several day-to-day village operations and capital projects were authorized, while the annexation decision was delayed.

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Approved accounts payable from March 3, 2026, through March 16, 2026 in the amount of $3,413,575.33.
Approved bi-weekly payroll for February 27, 2026 in the amount of $1,712,167.73.
Passed the consent agenda.
Approved the 2026 Asphalt Joint and Crack Filling project.
Approved changes to the number of Class A and Class D liquor licenses.
Approved FY2026 Budget Amendment #1.
Approved additional funds and contract authority for the utility billing implementation project.
Approved a plat of subdivision for Crescent Hill, subject to final recording requirements.
Postponed the ordinance annexing property for Melka Landscaping until April 6, 2026.
Postponed the ordinance authorizing an annexation agreement for Melka Landscaping until April 6, 2026.

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Mar 17, 2026, 12:00 AMVillage Hallscheduled

Agenda

CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
VILLAGE CLERK'S OFFICE
Approval of the March 2, 2026, Regular Meeting Minutes
PROCLAMATIONS/APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
PRE-SCHEDULED CITIZENS & VISITORS
NON-SCHEDULED CITIZENS AND VISITORS FOR AGENDA-SPECIFIC PUBLIC COMMENT
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Accounts Payable March 3, 2026, through March 16, 2026 - Approval
CONSENT AGENDA
Payroll for February 27, 2026 - Approval
2026 Asphalt Joint and Crack Filling ITB #26-019 - Award
Rock Salt - Certificate of Authority by Vote and Rock Salt Purchase
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 7, CHAPTER 4 OF THE ORLAND PARK MUNICIPAL CODE, REGARDING THE AVAILABLE NUMBER OF LIQUOR LICENSES ISSUED BY THE VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK, COOK AND WILL COUNTIES, ILLINOIS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 7, CHAPTER 4 OF THE ORLAND PARK MUNICIPAL CODE, REGARDING THE AVAILABLE NUMBER OF LIQUOR LICENSES ISSUED BY THE VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK, COOK AND WILL COUNTIES, ILLINOIS
All-Electric Class 8 Kenworth T880E Dump Truck and Charging Equipment Purchase
Approval of the Board of Trustees Closed Session Minutes
Ravinia Avenue South Extension, Phase II Design Engineering, Contract Amendment, Supplement #1
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A COMMITMENT BY THE VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK FOR THE 2026 "INVEST IN COOK" PROGRAM (OLD OAK HILL MULTI-USE PATH)
2026 Centennial Park West Band Authorization
ORDINANCE AMENDING APPENDIX B TO ORDINANCE NO. 6079 - SECOND AMENDMENT RELATED TO PART-TIME HOURLY RATES AND POSITIONS FOR NON-REPRESENTED VILLAGE EMPLOYEES
FY2026 Budget Amendment #1
Utility Billing Implementation - Procurement Change Order & Final Invoices
Recodification of the Village Code
143rd Street and John Humphrey Drive, Intersection Improvements and Bridge Replacement Project; Acceptance of Utility Joint Use Agreement and Encroachment Agreement
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC SAFETY
TECHNOLOGY
PUBLIC WORKS
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Plat of Subdivision for Crescent Hill - 14800 108th Avenue
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING PROPERTY (MELKA LANDSCAPING - 11606 W. 179TH STREET)
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ANNEXATION AGREEMENT (MELKA LANDSCAPING-11606 W. 179th STREET)
ENGINEERING
RECREATION AND PARKS
FINANCE
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE TRANSFER AND REALLOCATION OF VOLUME CAP IN CONNECTION WITH PRIVATE ACTIVITY BOND ISSUES, AND RELATED MATTERS
ClearGov Subscription for Financial Reporting Modules (ACFR, PAFR, Monthly and Quarterly Reporting)
MAYOR
OFFICIALS
VILLAGE MANAGER
Approval of a Conservation & Sustainability Advisory Board Recommendation to Participate in the Restore the Canopy, Plant a Tree Program
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. The Purchase or Lease of Real Property for the Use of The Village
C. 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: 8:36 P.M.
Passed the Consent Agenda
Audio Recording for March 16, 2026, Board of Trustees Meeting
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Agendahttps://orlandpark.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=A&ID=1400387&GUID=50F93DC2-0422-4C41-A9EA-B62543C48B86&G=34194005-B607-4073-B76F-9641BCB43FA3
Minuteshttps://orlandpark.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1400387&GUID=50F93DC2-0422-4C41-A9EA-B62543C48B86&G=34194005-B607-4073-B76F-9641BCB43FA3

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