Newsletter of South Holland's Board of Trustees
February 7, 2005
Information in this newsletter is intended only to highlight some of the activities of the
Village Board,
based on the February 7, 2005 meeting.
Residents desiring to see a complete record of the Village Board meetings can request
copies of the meeting minutes from the Village Clerk's office in the Municipal building.
Village Board Members
| President Don A. De Graff |
Clerk Sallie D. Penman |
| Arthur L. Bennett N. Keith Chambers |
Trustees Larry W. DeYoung Frank E. Knittle |
Cynthia Doorn James H. Veld |
Board
Meetings are usually held at 8 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of each month
at Village Hall.
The next meeting will take place on TUESDAY
February
22, 2005 at 8:00PM
Community Coordination
Trustee Doorn encouraged all residents to come out and enjoy Wonderfully Designed: An Exhibition, Instruction and Education in African American Design and its History. The event is a celebration of contemporary African American art and design and will be held February 11 - 20 at First Reformed Church located at 15924 South Park Avenue. Wonderfully Designed will feature artists from the Organization of Black Designers - Chicago Chapter and OSMOSIS Education/Mentoring Initiative. Call First Reformed Church of South Holland at 333-0622 for more information.
The South Holland Historical Society will present a history on the Robbins Airport on Tuesday, February 15 at 7:30pm at Village Hall.
Parks & Recreation
Trustee Bennett informed residents of five new pieces of exercise equipment and three pieces of training equipment that are now installed in the Fitness Center. A DVD unit will be installed to enhance the overhead projection system in the large conference room at the Community Center. Users of the system will be able to present information using a VCR, DVD player, or computer.
The annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held March 19 in Veterans Park for children ages 1 through 10. South Holland businesses who are interested in supporting the Easter Egg Hunt may supply baskets or donate $10 towards each basket they would like donated in their name. The deadline to donate baskets is March 7. All monies donated toward baskets must be given by March 14. Last year more than 200 children participated in this exciting event, and a huge turnout is expected this year.
Public Safety Report
President De Graff offered condolences on behalf of the Village Board to the family of the grandmother and great-granddaughter who perished in a fire at their home on East 155th Street. Trustee Chambers acknowledged the contributions and support of Calumet City, Dolton, Harvey, Lansing, and Thornton Fire Departments during the tragedy.
The Board approved a request to hire two officers off of the eligibility list to fill vacancies within the Police Department.
Community Development
The Board approved Building Permits No. 2005-0032 through 2005-0057, representing $355,755 of investment in the community. Included in those permits, according to Trustee De Young, are signs for the new Thomas Nissan on Van Dam Road, an office build-out for a new tenant of Verhagen Roofing, and new signage with message center for Providence Bank in the Village Center.
Other Notables:
Pastor Willard High from Worldwide Church of God opened the meeting with prayer.
Village Board President Don A. De Graff proclaimed February as Black History Month in the Village of South Holland in honor of the achievements and contribution made by Black Americans.
The Board approved Register No. 496 for $71,982.13 and 497 for $792,273.90, covering day-to-day operations, vendor payments, and salaries.
The Board passed a Class 6B Resolution for new business Cobalt Holding, LLC.
The Board passed a resolution requiring police officers who leave the department in less than 3 years to reimburse the Village, in part, for training costs.
The Board passed a resolution authorizing application for a community development block planning grant for the revitalization of the downtown area.
Trustee Knittle reported that Public Works received thank you letters from Catholic Charities for providing bright vests and street cones for a recent event and from a South Holland couple for keeping the streets clean during the last snow storm.