Village of South Holland  
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Mayor Don A. De Graff
Village Administration
Village Clerk
Village Board of Trustees
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Village of South Holland

16226 Wausau Avenue
South Holland, IL 60473
Phone: 210-2900
Fax: 210-1019

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Commissions, Boards & Committees
Commissions, Boards, and Committees
Beautification Committee Flood Control Liaison Committee
Blood Commission Mediation and Reconciliation Commission
Cable Commission Neighborhood Groups Organizing Committee
Communications Commission Park Advisory Committee
Economic Development Commission Planning and Development Commission
Electrical Commission Police Pension Board
Equity Assurance Commission Urban Forestry Commission
Fire and Police Commission Youth Commission
Fire Pension Board Youth Initiative Task Force


Beautification Committee
  • Benjamin Royster
  • Cindy Doorn
  • Dale Ter Haar
  • Gail Barenie
  • Georgina Ayala
  • Patrice Kamstra
  • Patrick Winston
  • Robin Scheldberg

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Blood Commission (3 Year Term)

Meets as necessary at Village Hall

Mission Statement
Implement the Village Blood Program by educating the public of the need to participate as a voluntary blood donor so that needs of all the residents of the Village as they relate to an adequate supply of raw blood shall be met.

  • Gertrude Widmer, Chairperson
  • John Widmer
  • Evelyn Zoeteman

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Cable Commission (3 Year Term)

Meets on the 2nd Monday every three months at 7:00pm at Village Hall

Mission Statement
Assist in providing the residents of South Holland information about their government and community through the public/government access channel.

  • Lawrence J. VanDrunen, Chairperson
  • Roberta Rinkema, Secretary
  • Dorris Morrissette
  • Donna Ramusack
  • David Stromberg
  • Susan Tardy
  • Troy O'Quin, Cable Coordinator
  • Cynthia Doorn, Advisor
  • Mary Ann Thornton, Advisor
  • Brian Spangle, Comcast Representative
  • Libby Pawlik, Wide Open West Representative
  • Michael Vrankovich, AT&T Representative

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Communications Commission (3 Year Term)

Meets the 4th Tuesday of every month at 7:00pm at Village Hall

Mission Statement
Provide beneficial information to present and potential residents, businesses, community groups, and municipal employees. We do this by designing and managing programs and services, and by providing instruments and forums of communication. We also do it through participation in various professional organizations. Our goal is to increase communication between residents and village government and all key groups within the community. We believe that well-informed citizens take pride in their community and are the backbone of community vitality.

  • Mike Nylen, Chairperson *
  • Angela Harris, Secretary
  • Georgina Ayala
  • William Green
  • Kathy Hooker *
  • Jo Janke *
  • Patrice Kamstra
  • Torrence Moore
  • Neil VerHagen *
  • Karthryn Worthen *
  • Cynthia Doorn, Advisor
  • Mary Ann Thornton, Advisor

* - Housing Review Board

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Economic Development Commission (4 Year Term)

Meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7:00pm at Village Hall

Mission Statement
Provide recommendations to the Community Development Committee for the promotion and advancement of Economic Development within the Village of South Holland.

  • Clint VerHagen, Chairperson
  • Roberta Rinkema, Secretary
  • Garrick Bradley
  • Larry Broertjes
  • Jamieson Clay
  • Tim De Young
  • Jacqueline Franklin
  • Don Grimwood
  • Brian Kamstra
  • Prince Reed
  • Brent VerHagen
  • John Watson, Advisor
  • Rick Furst, Advisor

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Electrical Commission (1 Year Term)

Meets as needed at the Planning & Development Office

Mission Statement
Recommend safe and practical standards and specifications for the installation, alteration and use of electrical equipment designed to meet the necessities and conditions the prevail in the Village; reasonable rules and regulations governing the issuance of permits, as provided for by the electrical inspection department; reasonable fees to be paid for the inspection by the electrical inspection department of all electrical equipment installed or altered within the Village.

  • Ron Swets, Chairperson
  • Jim Boss
  • Kenneth Draus
  • Joseph Korpas
  • Wayne Van Swol

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Equity Assurance Commission (3 Year Term)

Meets as needed at Village Hall

Mission Statement
The mission of the Equity Assurance Commission is to insure the single-family residences in the Village of South Holland against the possibility of economic loss, and thereby help to eliminate the irrational fears of racial change. The purpose of the program is not to insure against a regional or national decline in values in the single-family housing market. In the event of a general economic decline in the value of single-family homes in the Chicago-Cook County Metropolitan area single-family home market, the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of South Holland reserves the right to review, revise and suspend payments under the Equity Assurance Program.

  • Ruth A. Boss, Chairperson
  • Maryanna Fitzgerald

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Fire Pension Board

Meets quarterly at Village Hall

Mission Statement
The Board of Trustees is charged with the responsibility of establishing and administering the firefighters' fund, for the benefit of its firefighters and of their surviving spouses, children and certain other dependents.

  • Beth Herman, Treasurer
  • Sallie D. Penman, Secretary
  • Charles Jansma
  • Thomas Szewczykowski
  • Rick Triemstra
  • Craig Vinke
  • Rich Zimmerman

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Flood Control Liason Committee (1 Year Term)

Meets as needed at Village Hall

Mission Statement
Develop flood control programs as well as flood control alternatives. The Flood Committee reviews a variety of possible floodplain management measures in five general categories: flood control, property protection, emergency services, regulations, and post-flood mitigation.

  • Louis Schultz, Chairperson
  • Roberta Rinkema, Secretary
  • Patricia Barker
  • Fred Block
  • Dolores Bogan
  • Simon Koopmans
  • Cleo Smith
  • Mary Ann Thornton, Advisor
  • Frank Knittle, Advisor
  • Fred Block, Advisor
  • Pat Barker, Advisor

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Mediation and Reconciliation Commission (2 Year Term)

Meets as needed at Village Hall

Mission Statement
Assist residents in settling conflicts voluntarily by employing the techniques of mediation and conciliation. The goal is to resolve conflicts through peaceful means as a preferable alternative to litigation, disruption or other adversarial actions.

  • Lorraine Wells-McKee, Chairperson
  • M. Marva Allison
  • Sylanda Bryant
  • Teawana Cole-Chambers
  • Lela Davis
  • Christa Jones
  • Rhonda Reed
  • Kathryn Worthen
  • Pat Mahon, Advisor

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Neighborhood Groups Organizing Committee (1 Year Term)

Meets the 4th Saturday of every month at 8:30am at Village Hall

Mission Statement
To initiate, organize and publicize neighborhood groups for the purpose of bringing people together, establishing dialogue, and maintaining the Village of South Holland values in order to improve neighborhoods and our community, and enhance communication with the Village government.

  • Cindy Miston, Chairperson
  • Jewel Willis-Thomas, Secretary
  • Chestine Allen
  • Reginald Bishop
  • James Glover
  • Hortense Harris
  • Laura Hogan
  • Pamela Stallings
  • Walter Stallings
  • Pat Mahon, Advisor
  • Mary Ann Thornton, Advisor

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Park Advisory Committee (3 Year Term)

Meets the 2nd Thursday of the month from March to October at 7:00pm at the Community Center

Mission Statement
Advise the Parks and Recreation Department in ways to provide meaningful and safe recreational experiences through a variety of programs and facilities, creating a sense of well being and opportunities for enrichment among all participants.

  • Sandra G. VerHaar, Acting Chairperson
  • Catherine Harrington, Secretary
  • La Nade Bridges
  • Gwendolyn Change
  • Kelvin Williams
  • Andrew Johnson, Jr., Advisor
  • Wally Widelski, Advisor

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Planning and Development Commission (4 Year Term)

Meets the 1st Wednesday of every month at 7:00pm at Village Hall

Mission Statement
Prepare and recommend to the Village Board of Trustees a comprehensive plan of public improvements with an eye on present and future developoment or redevelopment in the Village. Such a plan includes requirements in reference to streets, alleys, ways for public service facilities, parks, playgrounds, school grounds and other public grounds. The Commission prepares and recommends to the Board of Trustees from time to time such changes in the plan and/or specific improvements to the plan.

  • John Russell, Chairperson
  • Roberta Rinkema, Secretary
  • Rasheed Bonds
  • Jeff Courtney
  • Roger DeGraff
  • Bennie Martin
  • Benjamin Royster
  • Joan Summit
  • Dale Ter Haar
  • John Hiskes, Advisor
  • Rick Furst, Advisor
  • Virgil Jordan, Advisor
  • Frank Knittle, Advisor

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Fire and Police Commission (3 Year Term)

Mission Statement
Responsible for testing candidates for fire promotion and for conducting evidentiary/disciplinary hearing when charges of misconduct are filed against a member of the police and fire departments.

  • Mike Nylen, Chairperson
  • William Green
  • Tim Smits

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Police Pension Board (3 Year Term)

Meets quarterly at Village Hall

Mission Statement
The Board of Trustees is charged with the responsibility of establishing and administering the police pension fund, for the benefit of its police officers and of their surviving spouses, children and certain other dependents.

  • Rich Good
  • Craig Vinke
  • Mike Zackavec
  • Dan Zajeski
  • Rich Zimmerman
  • Beth Herman, Treasurer

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Urban (3 Year Term)

Meets 4 times a year at the Community Center

Mission Statement
Preserve and protect the urban forest. The South Holland Urban Forest Commission promotes tree planting and proper maintenance of public and privately owned trees.

  • Laurie Boomsma
  • Ellen Broadway
  • Ed Harris
  • Paul Strand
  • Dave Gouwens, Arborist
  • Andre Johnson, Jr., Advisor
  • Cynthia Doorn, Advisor
  • Jeff Hon, Advisor
  • Wally Widelski, Advisor

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Youth Commission (1 Year Term)

Meets the 1st Saturday of every month at 9:00am at the Faith Family Future Center

Mission Statement
Recognizing the importance of positive opportunities for South Holland youth in all areas of life and personal development, the South Holland Youth Commission is committed to compiling and disseminating timely and accurate information on the broad range of opportunities and services available with the various groups and organizations in South Holland. They work along side of the South Holland Youth Task Force. This is intended to be a community resource for youth and parents. The commission will bring focus to the importance of the availability of excellent youth activities and services. It will emphasize the availability of existing opportunities, and create an awareness of the need for improvement in, or the creation of new opportunities.

  • Jan Mulder, Chairperson
  • Kimberly Abogunrin
  • Larry Lawrence
  • Melvin Mullens
  • Kimberly Richardson
  • Deidra Somerville
  • Ed Stewart
  • Cynthia Doorn, Advisor
  • Pat Mahon, Advisor
  • Mary Ann Thornton, Advisor

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Youth Initiative Task Force
  • Kimberly Abogunrin
  • Cynthia Doorn
  • Jan Mulder
  • Troy O'Quinn
  • Prince Reed
  • Kimberly Richardson
  • Deidra Somerville
  • Ed Stewart
  • Mary Ann Thornton

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