Olympia Fields public meetings in 2023

Board of Trustees

The Olympia Fields Board of Trustees will consider approving December 2023 bills totaling $381,355.30, the 2024 holiday schedule, and the 2024 public meeting dates. They will also hear an auditor presentation and consider a tax levy ordinance for the local library and a resolution authorizing a promissory note for the tenth distribution of TIF funds related to the Walmart economic incentive agreement.

• Approval of December 2023 bills for $381,355.30
• Ordinance 2023-27: Library tax levy for fiscal year 2023-2024
• Resolution 2023-10: Promissory note and tenth TIF distribution (Lincoln Highway-Western Avenue TIF/Walmart agreement)
• Approval of 2024 holiday schedule and public meeting dates
• Auditor presentation by Brian Lefevre of Sikich LLP

Public Safety Committee

The Olympia Fields Public Safety Committee is meeting to receive updates from the Fire and Police Departments, including a presentation on smoke alarms by the Assistant Fire Chief. They will also discuss assignments for the Emergency Operations Plan. The meeting is primarily for discussion and updates, with no formal votes or public hearings listed.

• Fire Department update on smoke alarms by Assistant Fire Chief Wendell Thomas
• Police report update by Chief Derrick Blasingame
• Discussion of Emergency Operations Plan assignments

Board of Trustees

The Olympia Fields Board of Trustees will consider approving the November bills totaling $234,917.94, an ordinance for the 2023-2024 tax levy, and a resolution for a 2023 property tax rebate program. They will also hear an actuarial presentation, discuss a six-month moratorium on new smoke/vape shops, and consider a contract with ClearGov for a transparency portal.

• Approval of November 2023 bills for $234,917.94
• Ordinance #2023-25: tax levy for fiscal year May 1, 2023–April 30, 2024
• Resolution #2023-09: 2023 property tax rebate program
• Contract with ClearGov for transparency portal subscription service and budget book
• Purchase of a trackhoe mini-excavator for $60,000–$125,000

Public Safety Committee

The Olympia Fields Public Safety Committee is meeting to receive updates from the fire and police departments, discuss the Emergency Operations Plan, and review a draft Neighborhood Watch placard. The agenda is largely informational, with no specific votes or dollar amounts listed.

• Village Fire Safety Report by Captain Wendell Thomas
• Emergency Operations Plan discussion
• Village Public Safety Report by Chief Derrick Blasingame
• Neighborhood Watch Placard Draft review

Human Resources Committee

The Human Resources Committee is meeting to review the summary of its July meeting, receive updates from Village Trustee Victor Blackwell, and discuss HR handbook updates. The agenda also includes old and new business items. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed.

• Review of July meeting summary
• Updates from Village Trustee Victor Blackwell
• HR Handbook updates

Economic Development Commission

The Olympia Fields Economic Development Commission is holding its regular meeting on October 25, 2023, at Village Hall. The agenda includes a call to order, introductions/presentations, an economic update and business checks, old/new business, and adjournment. No specific decisions, proposals, or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Call to order by Co-Chairperson Michael W. Lewis
• Introductions and presentations
• Economic update and business checks by commissioners
• Old business and new business led by Co-Chair Trinette Britt-Johnson

Board of Trustees

The Olympia Fields Board of Trustees will consider ordinances granting NICOR Gas a 50-year franchise and amending the sewer code, approve contracts for financial software and infrastructure repairs, and vote on October bills totaling $351,562.74. They will also swear in a new officer and make appointments to village committees.

• Ordinance 2023-23: NICOR Gas 50-year franchise
• Ordinance 2023-24: Sewer code amendment
• October bills: $351,562.74
• Contract with OpenGov for chart of accounts rebuild
• Resolution for water tank inspections: $17,500

Beautification Committee

The Olympia Fields Beautification Committee is meeting to review updates on village budget, public works, and the Green Committee, and to discuss unfinished and new business. Items include a grant opportunity, holiday awards, and upcoming events like the Shredding Event and OctoberFest.

• Village/Budget Update by Sandra Finley
• Public Works Update by Terry Lusby Jr.
• Green Committee updates by Susan G.
• Shredding Event October 7th and OctoberFest October 14th (40 vendors)
• Grant opportunity and Holiday Awards discussion

Public Safety Committee

The Olympia Fields Public Safety Committee is meeting to receive a police report, review the Emergency Operations Plan, and discuss participation in OctoberFest via Code Red. The agenda includes open discussion and adjournment, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Police report
• Emergency Operations Plan review
• Code Red: OctoberFest participation

Community Relations Commission

The Community Relations Commission is holding a regular meeting to review and approve the August 7, 2023 minutes, hear public comments, and discuss old and new business. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items listed.

• Review and approval of August 7, 2023 meeting minutes
• Public comments accepted via email until Sept. 29, 2023

Board of Trustees

The Olympia Fields Board of Trustees will hold a closed session to discuss the sale or lease of village-owned property, then reconvene in open session to approve bills, consider two ordinances, and review department reports. Key actions include a proposed six-month moratorium on new smoke/vape shops and an ordinance amending the maximum number of certain businesses. The board will also consider a sign permit for a local art fair and appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission.

• Ordinance 2023-22: six-month moratorium on new smoke/vape shops
• Ordinance 2023-21: amending Section 35 of Chapter 4, 'Maximum Number'
• Approval of September 2023 bills totaling $609,777.50
• Sign permit for Tall Grass Arts Association's 67th Annual Park Forest Art Fair (Sept 16-17)
• Appointment of Theodore Hammons to Planning and Zoning Commission

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee is meeting to receive a report from the Chief of Police and discuss CodeRed updates, along with outstanding issues and open discussion. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Report from the Chief of Police
• CodeRed Updates

Beautification Committee

The Olympia Fields Beautification Committee is meeting to cover routine items like roll call and minutes, plus updates on the village budget and public works. They will also discuss unfinished business including Green Committee updates and a grant application, and new business on a 50/50 tree program. The next meeting is cancelled for September 11th.

• 50/50 tree program discussion
• BC grant application (Arlene, Original Village)
• Green Committee updates
• Village/Budget update by Sandra Finley
• Public Works update by Terry Lusby Jr.

Board of Trustees

The Olympia Fields Board of Trustees will consider an ordinance approving an intergovernmental agreement to merge the E-Com and SouthCom public safety communications centers. The board will also vote on ratifying July 2023 bills totaling $1,121,947.65 and approving August 2023 bills of $285,551.64. Other items include a variance for a building setback at 12 Graymoor Lane, event permits, and appointments.

• Ordinance 2023-19: Approving intergovernmental agreement for E-Com and SouthCom merger
• Ratification of July 2023 bills – $1,121,947.65
• August 2023 bills for approval – $285,551.64
• Variance application for building line setback encroachment at 12 Graymoor Lane
• Ordinance 2023-20: Repealing 2022 tax levy for Special Service Area No. 3

The Board of Trustees approved an intergovernmental agreement to merge E-Com and SouthCom emergency dispatch systems. Trustees also ratified non-union salary increases and bonuses for FY2024 and approved over $1.4 million in bills. Several administrative actions regarding street improvements and zoning variances were also passed.

• Approved merger of E-Com and SouthCom emergency dispatch (4-0)
• Ratified Non-union Salary Increases and Bonuses for FY2024 (4-0)
• Approved July 2023 bills totaling $1,121,947.65 (4-0)
• Approved August 2023 bills totaling $285,551.64 (4-0)
• Repealed Ordinance No. 2022-20 regarding Special Service Area No. 3 tax levy (4-0)
• Approved building line setback variance for 12 Graymoor Lane (4-0)
• Approved event permit for Gloria Taylor Foundation back-to-school event (4-0)
• Tabled event permit for Community Day Outreach Block Party at Bicentennial Park

Community Relations Commission

The Community Relations Commission is meeting to review and approve the April 3, 2023 meeting minutes, hear public comments, and discuss old and new business. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items listed.

• Review and approval of April 3, 2023 meeting minutes
• Public comments accepted via email until August 4, 2023

The Commission approved the minutes from the June 5, 2023 meeting and confirmed dates for Octoberfest, a Halloween candy giveaway, and Caroling in the Park. Members discussed the need for a formal community center and the 2023 budget, though no final decisions were reached on those items.

• Approved 6-5-23 meeting minutes
• Confirmed Octoberfest for Saturday, October 14, 2023
• Confirmed Halloween Candy Give-Away for Sunday, October 29, 2023
• Confirmed Caroling in the Park for Saturday, December 16, 2023

Human Resources Committee

The committee received a report on personnel activities since April 2023, including new hires, terminations, and resignations. No formal votes or policy changes were decided during the meeting.

Public Safety Committee

The Olympia Fields Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss public safety matters, including a report from Police Chief Derrick Blasingame on National Night Out (NNO) and participation in the CodeRED emergency notification system. The agenda also includes an application for the committee and open discussion. No formal votes or decisions are listed.

• Police Chief Derrick Blasingame report on National Night Out (NNO)
• Discussion of CodeRED participation
• Public Safety Committee application review

Board of Trustees

The Olympia Fields Board of Trustees will consider several ordinances to establish a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district for the Governors Highway/Vollmer Road area, including a redevelopment plan and an intergovernmental agreement with School District 162. The board will also approve routine items such as bills, contracts, and appointments.

• Ordinances 2023-14 through 2023-18 to create TIF District #2 and related agreements
• Contract with ProvenIT for IT services (amount not specified)
• Ratification of $148,800 contract with Kunes Auto Group for a 2022 Ford F-600 truck
• Approval of June 2023 bills totaling $471,750.71
• Engineering agreements with Baxter & Woodman for road improvements: $102,000 (Graymoor Lane, Oakwood Drive, Corinth Road, Brookwood Drive) and $37,000 (203rd Street)

The Board of Trustees approved five ordinances establishing the Governors Highway/Vollmer Road Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District #2 and a related intergovernmental agreement with School District No. 162. The Board also authorized several service contracts for IT, actuarial services, and road engineering. Additionally, the Board approved the purchase of a new Ford F-600 truck.

• Approved Ordinances 2023-14 through 2023-18 for TIF District #2 (6-0)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with Matteson School District No. 162 regarding TIF 2 (6-0)
• Approved one-year IT services contract with ProvenIT (6-0)
• Approved $148,800 purchase of 2022 Ford F-600 truck from Kunes Auto Group (5-1)
• Approved $102,000 engineering agreement with Baxter & Woodman, Inc. for multiple road improvements (6-0)
• Approved $37,000 engineering agreement with Baxter & Woodman, Inc. for 203rd Street improvements (6-0)
• Approved 2023 BMW Championship parking lot license agreement (6-0)
• Approved appointment of Barbara Chambers to Beautification Committee and Dawn Gasbarro to Public Safety Commission (5-0)

Beautification Committee

The Olympia Fields Beautification Committee is meeting to discuss routine updates and unfinished business. Items include a grant application for Vienna Woods, Wysteria, and The Greens, landscape awards, branch pickup, and updates on the Modernism Road Rally and Green Committee. The meeting is largely procedural with no major decisions listed.

• BC grant application for Vienna Woods, Wysteria, The Greens
• Modernism Road Rally update
• Landscape awards and dates
• Branch pick up
• Green Committee updates

The committee approved grant requests for Vienna Woods, Wysteria, and the Greens. The board also approved the May 8 meeting minutes with one correction and finalized the schedule for landscape awards.

• Approved May 8 meeting minutes with one correction
• Approved grant requests for Vienna Woods, Wysteria, and the Greens
• Finalized landscape award letters sent to HO Presidents on 6/12

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will hear a report from Police Chief Derrick Blasingame on ILEAP updates, discuss CodeRED notifications, and revisit the Emergency Operations Plan. The meeting is open for discussion and is otherwise routine.

• Report of Police Chief Derrick Blasingame on ILEAP updates
• Discussion of CodeRED notifications
• Revisit of Emergency Operations Plan

Community Relations Commission

The Community Relations Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes approving the April 3, 2023 meeting minutes, hearing public comments, and discussing old and new business. No specific action items or proposals are listed.

• Review and approval of April 3, 2023 meeting minutes
• Public comments via email by June 2, 2023

The Commission approved the minutes from the April 3, 2023 meeting and confirmed the 2023 event calendar. Members discussed the need for a community center and the logistics for the upcoming Octoberfest event.

• Approved 4-3-23 meeting minutes
• Confirmed Octoberfest for Saturday, October 14, 2023
• Confirmed Halloween Candy Give-Away for Sunday, October 29, 2023
• Confirmed Caroling in the Park for Saturday, December 16, 2023
• Decided not to move forward with the Code Red initiative, deferring it to Public Safety

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on the TIF #2 Redevelopment Plan for the Governors Highway/Vollmer Road area, followed by consideration of two event permit applications. The meeting also includes an executive session for collective negotiations.

• Public hearing on TIF #2 Redevelopment Plan (Draft-December 30, 2022)
• Event permit for JASSAC En Blanc outdoor dinner on June 17, 2023
• Event permit for 2023 Midcentury Modern Road Rally Tour of Homes on June 23-24, 2023

The Board of Trustees approved May 2023 bills and a resolution for a promissory note and TIF distribution. The meeting included the swearing-in of three trustees to the newly constituted Board.

• Approved April 17, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved May 2023 bills totaling $264,210.25 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution #2023-03 for a promissory note and tenth TIF distribution for Lincoln Highway/Western Avenue TIF District/Walmart Economic Incentive Agreement (5-0)
• Swore in Trustees Sandra Finley, Jennifer Beasley, and Kenneth Smith

Board of Trustees

The Board approved a permit for the JASSAC en Blanc outdoor dinner. A permit for the Midcentury Modern Road Rally Tour of Homes was conditionally approved pending a detailed traffic and communication plan.

• Approved event permit for JASSAC en Blanc outdoor dinner on June 17, 2023 (5-0)
• Conditionally approved event permit for 2023 Midcentury Modern Road Rally Tour of Homes on June 23–24, 2023 (5-0)

Beautification Committee

The Olympia Fields Beautification Committee is meeting to handle routine business including roll call, minutes, and updates from the Village, Public Works, and Green Committee. They will also discuss unfinished items such as the Modernism Road Rally, a grant application for Vienna Woods, and the need for additional members. New business includes landscape awards and the Western/Vollmer Gateway project.

• BC grant application for Vienna Woods
• Modernism Road Rally update
• Landscape awards and dates
• Western/Vollmer Gateway project
• Need for additional committee members

The committee approved a full $3,000 Homeowner Grant for Vienna Woods and confirmed budget amounts for HO Grants and the 50/50 Tree Program. Members discussed revising the tree limb pick-up program to prevent abuse and scheduled a clean-up for August 9 along Vollmer. The 2023 Landscape award timeline was established.

• Approved April 10, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved $3,000 BC HO Grant for Vienna Woods
• Approved use of Public Works meeting room for Green Committee on 5/22
• Confirmed $3,000 for HO Grants and $1,500 for 50/50 Tree Program

Public Safety Committee

The Olympia Fields Public Safety Committee is meeting to hear from guest speaker Richard Crusor, the village's Administrative Hearing Officer, and Police Chief Derrick Blasingame on ILEAP updates. The committee will also discuss CodeRED participation and hold an open discussion. The agenda is mostly informational with no formal votes or contracts listed.

• Guest speaker: Administrative Hearing Officer Richard Crusor
• Police Chief Derrick Blasingame report on ILEAP updates
• Discussion of CodeRED participation

Economic Development Commission

The Olympia Fields Economic Development Committee is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda: call to order, approval of agenda and minutes, a president's update, general discussion, old/new business, and adjournment. No specific projects, contracts, or financial items are listed for discussion or decision.

• Call to order by Co-Chairperson Michael W. Lewis
• Approval of agenda and minutes
• President's update by Village President Sterling M. Burke
• General discussion among all members
• Old business and new business

The commission approved the minutes from January 17, 2023. Members agreed to hold meetings on a monthly basis moving forward. The group discussed strategies for attracting new businesses and maintaining village economic health.

• Approved January 17, 2023 minutes (4-0)
• Agreed to conduct monthly meetings going forward

Human Resources Committee

The Human Resources Committee is meeting to review the January meeting summary, receive updates from Trustee Victor Blackwell, discuss HR handbook updates including pandemic-related additions, and address old business regarding the exit interview form. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major decisions or financial items listed.

• Review of meeting summary from January 26, 2023
• Updates from Village Trustee Victor Blackwell
• HR Handbook updates
• Pandemic-related handbook additions
• Old business: Exit Interview Form

The committee reviewed recent personnel changes, including resignations and new hires across public works, finance, and police departments. The meeting also noted the vote to annex the OFCC, including the golf course and 24 cottages, to the Village.

• Recorded resignations of Jim Landini, Terrance Aqua, and Miles Wade
• Recorded new staff: Terry Lusby (Director of Public Works), Bret Scott, Sagirah Forence (Finance), and Scott Trambles (Public Works)
• Noted two officers will be retiring
• Voted to annex OFCC, including the golf course and 24 cottages, to the Village

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees conducted a public hearing regarding a proposed annexation and redevelopment agreement with the Olympia Fields Country Club. The proposal involves three interrelated ordinances to annex the property, record the plat, and establish zoning that maintains existing uses and allows for additional housing.

• Approved minutes of the March 15th, 2023 meeting (5-0)
• Opened public hearing on Olympia Fields Country Club annexation (5-0)

Beautification Committee

The Olympia Fields Beautification Committee is meeting to discuss routine updates and upcoming events. They will hear reports on the village budget and public works, and plan for Arbor Day, a cleanup day, and the Modernism Road Rally. The committee will also review an updated grant application and seek new members.

• Arbor Day on April 28th
• Clean up day/month planning
• Modernism Road Rally update
• Updated Beautification Committee grant application
• Need for additional committee members

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee is meeting to hear guest speakers from Franciscan Health, Public Safety & Security, and the Community Relations Committee, followed by a report from Chief Blasingame and open discussion. The agenda is mostly informational with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Guest speaker: Raymond Grady, Franciscan Health President & CEO
• Guest speaker: Darren Yarbrough, Director of Public Safety & Security
• Guest speaker: Carl Hill, Olympia Fields Community Relations Committee Chair
• Report of Chief Blasingame

Community Relations Commission

The Commission approved the minutes from February 6, 2023, and established a revised 2023 event calendar. Members discussed enhancing the Code Red Alert program, improving the CRC webpage, and the need for a community center meeting space.

• Approved February 6, 2023 minutes
• Approved Octoberfest for Saturday, October 14, 2023
• Approved Halloween Candy Give-Away for Sunday, October 29, 2023
• Approved Caroling in the Park for Saturday, December 16, 2023
• Selected a slogan for the Code Red Alert program marketing

Planning and Zoning Committee

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a petition to annex the Olympia Fields Country Club property and zone it R-1 with a special use permit for continued golf course and related uses. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and member discussion.

• Public hearing on annexation and zoning of Olympia Fields Country Club (PINs 31-14-303-043-0000, 31-24-100-004-0000)
• Proposal to zone annexed property R-1 with special use for golf course and related uses
• Approval of November 15, 2022 meeting minutes

Board of Trustees

The Olympia Fields Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to approve routine items, including consent agenda ordinances that abate the 2022 tax levy for several general obligation bond series. The board will also consider an ordinance calling for a public hearing on designating a redevelopment project area for a new Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district along Governors Highway and Vollmer Road. Department heads will provide reports, and the board will review January 2023 financial statements.

• Ordinance #2023-09: Public hearing for TIF District #2 (Governors Highway/Vollmer Road)
• Ordinances #2023-03 through #2023-08: Abate 2022 tax levy for GO bonds (Series 2005A, 2008, 2011 A&B, 2012A, 2012B, 2014B)
• Resolution #2023-02: FY2023 obligation retirement for Series 2012A bonds (Phase I Road Repaving)
• Approval of March 2023 bills and January 2023 financial statements
• Reports from department heads (Finance, Police, Building, Public Works)

The Board of Trustees approved six ordinances to abate the 2022 tax levy for various general obligation bonds and a resolution to retire bonds for the Phase I Road Repaving Program. Additionally, the Board approved a call for a public hearing regarding a redevelopment project area for TIF District #2. The Board also approved $427,568.89 in bills for March 2023.

• Approved March 2023 bills totaling $427,568.89 (6-0)
• Approved Ordinances #2023-03 through #2023-08 abating 2022 tax levies for general obligation bonds (6-0)
• Approved Resolution #2023-02 to retire FY2023 general obligation alternate revenue bonds for Phase I Road Repaving Program (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance #2023-09 calling for a public hearing on the Governors Highway/Vollmer Road TIF District #2 redevelopment project area (6-0)
• Approved February 15, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee is meeting to discuss routine updates, including February police calls, certification status, a guest speaker series, and annual report updates. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Review of February police calls
• Certification update
• Guest speaker series discussion
• Annual report updates

Board of Trustees

The Olympia Fields Board of Trustees will vote on February bills totaling $383,966.17, ratify the employment of Terry Lusby Jr. as Public Works Director, and approve a resolution authorizing the ninth distribution of tax increment funds for the Lincoln Highway-Western TIF District under the Walmart Economic Incentive Agreement. They will also consider an ordinance amending potable water supply well regulations and an event permit for Rich Township.

• Approval of February bills for $383,966.17
• Resolution #2023-01: Authorizing promissory note and ninth TIF distribution (Lincoln Highway-Western TIF District/Walmart agreement)
• Ordinance #2023-03: Amending Section 21-32 on regulation of potable water supply wells
• Ratification of Terry Lusby Jr. as Public Works Director
• Event permit application for Rich Township

The Board of Trustees approved February bills and a promissory note for the Lincoln Highway-Western TIF District. They also ratified the appointment of the Public Works Director and amended the village code regarding potable water supply wells.

• Approved February 2023 bills totaling $383,966.17 (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-01 for a promissory note and ninth TIF distribution for Walmart Economic Incentive Agreement (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-02 amending potable water supply well regulations (6-0)
• Ratified employment of Terry Lusby, Jr. as Public Works Director (6-0)
• Approved Rich Township event permit for a health and resource fair on August 5, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved January 11, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

Community Relations Commission

This is the agenda for the Olympia Fields Community Relations Commission meeting on February 6, 2023. The agenda contains only procedural items such as call to order, approval of minutes, and reports, with no specific policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Call to order
• Approval of minutes
• Reports from commission members

The Commission approved the meeting minutes from December 5, 2022, and agreed upon a 2023 event calendar pending venue availability. Members also discussed senior wellness programs, emergency alert registration, and business highlights for the CRC webpage.

• Approved 12-5-22 meeting minutes
• Agreed to 2023 event calendar: Octoberfest (Oct 7), Halloween Candy Give-Away (Oct 29), and Caroling in the Park (Dec 16)
• Agreed to include CODE RED emergency alert registration at CRC events and on tablecloths

Human Resources Committee

The Human Resources Committee is meeting to review the summary of its September 2022 meeting, receive updates from Trustee Victor Blackwell, and discuss updates to the HR Handbook, including pandemic-related additions. They will also address old business regarding an exit interview form and consider new business.

• Review of meeting summary from September 29, 2022
• Updates from Village Trustee Victor Blackwell
• HR Handbook updates
• Pandemic-related handbook additions
• Exit interview form (old business)

The committee approved the minutes from the September 29, 2022 meeting. Members discussed adding a pandemic and remote work statement to the HR Handbook. The committee received updates on recruitment efforts, health care enrollment, and HR technology implementation.

• Approved September 29, 2022 meeting minutes

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee is meeting to receive updates from Police Chief Derrick Blasingame on December police calls and certification, and from Captain Wendell Thomas of the Chicago Heights Fire Department. The committee will also discuss annual report updates and hold an open discussion, followed by a tour of the police department.

• Police calls for December and certification update
• Chicago Heights Fire Department update
• Annual report updates
• Open discussion
• Police department tour

Economic Development Commission

The Olympia Fields Economic Development Committee is holding a regular meeting on January 17, 2023, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The agenda includes approval of minutes, a historical update, future plans and strategy, discussion, and a president's update. No specific proposals or decisions are listed.

• Historical update by Co-Chairperson Trinette Britt-Johnson
• Future plans and strategy discussion led by Co-Chairperson Michael W. Lewis
• President's update by Village President Sterling M. Burke

The commission approved the January 17, 2023, agenda and the August 31, 2022, minutes. Members discussed the commission's historical work, future strategies, and ways to increase visibility through HOA outreach and a partnership with the Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau.

• Approved January 17, 2023, meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved August 31, 2022, meeting minutes (4-0)

Board of Trustees

The Olympia Fields Board of Trustees is meeting to approve January bills totaling $580,290.75, consider an ordinance extending the closing deadline in Ordinance 2022-01, and release a TIF 2 eligibility study for public inspection. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes approval, commendations, and department reports.

• January bills for approval: $580,290.75
• Ordinance 2023-01: extending closing deadline in Ordinance 2022-01
• Release of Governors Highway/Vollmer TIF 2 Eligibility Study for public inspection
• Commendation for Officer Rhonda Jones
• Holiday Landscape Awards certificates presentation

The Board of Trustees approved the release of a TIF 2 eligibility study for public inspection and extended the closing deadline for the 203rd Street/Governors Highway TIF property. The Board also authorized $580,290.75 in January bills. Discussions were held regarding rental properties and squatters, with a report requested for the March meeting.

• Approved January 2023 bills totaling $580,290.75 (6-0)
• Approved extension of the closing deadline for 203rd Street/Governors Highway TIF property (6-0)
• Approved release of Governors Highway/Vollmer TIF 2 Eligibility Study for public inspection (6-0)
• Approved minutes of the December 14, 2022 meeting (6-0)