Newsletter of South Holland's Board of Trustees
February 21, 2006
Information in this newsletter is intended only to highlight some of the activities of the
Village Board,
based on the February 21, 2006 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 Mathew James |
Cynthia Doorn John F. Sullivan |
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 Monday,
March 6, 2006 at 8:00PM
at Village Hall.
Residents invited to learn about the property tax appeal process
Trustee Doorn announced that Mayor Don A. De Graff, the Village Board of Trustees, and members of the Cook County Board of Review will be on hand Saturday, March 18 at 10:00am at the South Holland Community Center to walk residents step-by-step through the tax appeal process. "Residents will receive information that will make the tax appeal process as easy as possible," says Doorn, recalling her experience last year with the program. All forms needed for the process will be available at the meeting.
Residents are also invited to join Mayor De Graff for the next Mayor's Coffee on Tuesday, March 21 at 7:00pm at the Community Center.
Parks and Recreation
Trustee Bennett informed residents that good weather conditions during the first half of February allowed park crews to start the landscaping project at the south entrance of Veterans Park.
The Monday Night Adult Basketball League has been a huge success. The teams are very competitive and everyone is having a great time. Due to the success, the league will be expanded to two nights per week in the future.
Public Safety
Trustee Chambers announced that the Police Department recently rolled out its 2006 Community Policing Initiative. A detailed informational card describing the initiative was mailed to every home in the Village. Chambers encouraged all residents to get involved, and to refer to the informational card to determine the day, time, and location of their neighborhood meetings.
Community Development
The Board approved Building Permits No. 2006-0058 through 2006-0084, representing $191,000 of investment in the community. Trustee De Young reported that these permits include remodeling at the Midwest Carvers Museum, an upgrade and enlarged offices at B & B Instruments on Taft Drive, a 60,000 sq. ft. expansion of Advanced Ground Care Products on Armory Drive, and new signage for both Ossama's Hair Design and new business Valet Cleaners.
Other Notables:
Reverend Dr. Carl King from Christ Community Church opened the meeting with prayer.
The Board adopted the amended and restated Abraham Lincoln National Airport Commission (ALNAC) Intergovernmental Agreement, and authorized South Holland's membership to the ALNAC Commission.
The Board passed a Class 6 Resolution for Steiner Electric to build a 10,000 sq. ft. addition at 401 Taft Drive.
The Board passed a Class 8 Resolution for G & T Enterprises who will move into a 30,000 sq. ft. vacant facility located at 408 W 169th Street (the former Midwest Fasteners building).
The Board approved a resolution authorizing the Village to enter into a contract with Safe Environmental Corp. for the demolition of the collapsed concrete dome over the water reservoir behind the South Holland Police Station.
The Board approved Register No. 533 for $992,672.35, covering day-to-day operations, vendor payments, and salaries.