Newsletter of South Holland's Board of Trustees
March 6, 2007
Information in this newsletter is intended only to highlight some of the activities of the
Village Board,
based on the March 6, 2007 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 L. 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
Officers receive regional awards
Village Board President Don A. De Graff and Police Chief Warren Millsaps congratulated Officers Todd Koster and Shawn Staples on receiving the South Suburban Emergency Response Team (SSERT) Outstanding Leadership Award and Officer of the Year, respectively. The officers were lauded for their exceptional leadership and commitment to SSERT.
St. Baldrick's Day - March 16
Trustee Doorn announced that the annual fundraiser by firefighters to raise awareness and funds for children's cancer research will be held March 16 in Chicago Heights. To learn more about the event go to www.stbaldricks.org or call Fire Inspector Joe Konicek at 263-3407.
Residents can now view Mayor De Graff's State of the Village Address on Public Access (Comcast Channel 4, WOW! Channel 6) at 9:00am and 9:00pm on Mondays and Fridays, and 6:30pm on Wednesdays.
Parks & Recreation
Trustee Bennett announced the Annual South Holland Talent Show is scheduled for March 9 at the Community Center. If you would like to audition, please contact Lisa Wilson at the Community Center, 331-2940.
With the success of the play "Sister Bernie's Bingo Bash" this past fall, the Community Center will host two entertainment events - one this summer and another in the fall. One will be a concert type venue and the other will be a night of comedy and song. As the events get closer, information will be made available at the Community Center, Public Access, and in the South Holland Today.
Community Development
The Board approved Building Permits Nos. 2007-0085 through 2007-0106, representing $86,000 of investment in the community. According to Trustee De Young, permits were issued to Gibraltar Chemical for electrical upgrades, A.J. Adhesives for duct work, as well as various flood proofing permits for basement sealing and sewer repairs.
Other Notables:
The Board approved the Clean Indoor Air Ordinance, which mirrors the State of Illinois Clean Indoor Air Act, and essentially leaves smoking regulations in the Village unchanged.
The Board approved a Police Lateral Hire Ordinance, which allows the Fire and Police Commission to create another eligibility list that is made up of candidates who are already sworn and experienced police officers.
The Board approved the sale of a series of 2007 bands primarily for the continuing Town Center redevelopment project.
The Board authorized the acquisition of the Roosevelt School from School District 151, as part of the Town Center redevelopment.
The Board approved Register No. 569 for $684,686.45 and No. 570 for $441,325.39, covering day-to-day operations, vendor payments, and salaries.
Engineers Report: The Board approved 14 bid contracts for improvements at Veterans Park. The contracts mark the beginning of a new era for Veterans Park, featuring new landscaping, fencing, an operations building, and athletic fields.