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A trustee asked the village attorney to research whether the village could still face legal exposure even if state law removed home-rule authority and local permitting oversight for the facility. The trustee noted that, from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency's (IEPA) perspective, an exemption from local ordinances may not remove liability exposure for the village if an incident occurred within the corporate limits.

The village attorney replied that the question is legitimate and said the office would research the issue; he observed that if the village lacks permitting and enforcement authority over the site \"I can't see how there would be any liability,\" while acknowledging legal outcomes are not always predictable. The attorney committed to report back to the board.

Clerk O'Connor and staff described communications from regulatory agencies and the state of the site's oversight status. Clerk O'Connor said that until the park district (the site owner/operator in the discussion) enters the State Remediation Program (SRP) the IEPA's oversight is limited: \"Until they enter the SRP, there is no real oversight from the IEPA unless it's self reported,\" the clerk said, adding that county public-health staff had warned of possible fines for improperly abandoning wells if the required witnessing and sealing procedures were not followed.

A village staff member relayed that a U.S. EPA contact had recommended the village consider hiring an independent consultant to oversee cleanup activities, noting contractors and owners can take shortcuts and local oversight can provide assurance that work is done to standards. Staff also said the county health department had sent an email warning of \"major repercussions\" and fines related to unpermitted well abandonment and that county personnel must witness proper abandonment procedures to protect aquifers.

Ending: The board directed staff and legal counsel to investigate the limits of village authority, potential liability exposure, the IEPA oversight process and any enforcement notices from county public-health authorities. No formal action was taken at the meeting; the attorney and staff will return with findings at a future meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Village Board Meeting (3-4-25)","oneSentenceSummary","During board comments Tinley Park trustees asked staff to research whether the village could face liability for activities at a mental health center site that state law exempted from local ordinances, and discussed well abandonment procedures, IEPA oversight and the State Remediation Program.","taxTitle","Tinley Park, Cook County, Illinois","taxId",5117,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6296738,"Tinley Park spotlights Dunkin' franchisee and House of Light nonprofit at March 4 meeting",629,88000,717000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2513485-c6fc46be53a39afe86fa26bc2925b1ce&start=88&end=717","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2513485-c6fc46be53a39afe86fa26bc2925b1ce/thumbnail_88000.jpg","/articles/6296738/Tinley-Park/Cook-County/Illinois/Tinley-Park-spotlights-Dunkin-franchisee-and-House-of-Light-nonprofit-at-March-4-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6296738-9fd92c81ee009c8be87ad7ffbcf46f0d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771183133&Signature=RzPFyGhWjzJCqadfimDzQ69SeJR5w1cBsPpEta6YfyDFoIUp7Su1BH7nDwMlwRnX2Q~CWiROOTRt2uowpBhagxSY2nt1ErGePrmZZKgnC9wmu8fuF6ZyDI6JECWgw15BIHiwb-Z5NPZdhUJ21MYr734QT~pSPxf2ZnvaElO8oBP~JYVcZmTbPvlgaVs4Al2X~ZUb7Ve2KUP9~SmLP1ZP47FWnZXj8P6fg74GsJYyLv3KecOfTKP0vRrhurwjiJ5nDTu6sOuqNA~Sxup4xySdBNyjdcNKHclxhaorpfe2cIjsHctvpYJqDilYVvB~r5pvsTXd9GW-41doPvnX-DOEfA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the March 4, 2025 Tinley Park Board of Trustees meeting the village presented two business-spotlight presentations: one for a local Dunkin' franchise and another for House of Light LLC, a Tinley Park-based nonprofit that provides services and job training for people who are blind or visually impaired.

Clerk O'Connor introduced the first spotlight, noting the Dunkin' location at \"7941 West 170th Street.\" Rich Momson spoke on behalf of the franchise group, describing a multi-store family-owned operation that began in 2008 and operates locations on the Southwest Side and in the suburbs. Momson said the Tinley Park store initially lacked a drive-through and that the company focused on customer service and community involvement to build a loyal customer base. \"We know their names. We know what they want, we kind of get it ready,\" Momson said, describing regular customers. He said the franchise moved to a new location with a drive-through in 2022, which helped recover business lost during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Clerk O'Connor then introduced House of Light LLC at 6815 West 167th Street. Sierra Dockery, founder of House of Light, described her background in special education and work helping people who are blind or visually impaired. Dockery said she hires locally, including staff who are blind; she also said the organization provides on-site services such as instant Braille printing and is partnering with the I Can Dream Center to expand job-training opportunities in the village. \"Your disability does not define who you are,\" Dockery said. She described initial work with a local church and ongoing plans to provide training and employment pathways for graduates.

Ending: Both presentations were brief introductions; no formal board actions were taken on the spotlights beyond the introductions and acknowledgments recorded in the meeting minutes.","The village presented a business spotlight to introduce Rich Momson, owner/operator of the Tinley Park Dunkin' and Sierra Dockery, founder of House of Light LLC, a consultancy serving people who are blind or visually impaired.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6296743,"Tinley Park board approves paving, landscaping contracts and multiple personnel appointments; rescinds hotel tax-incentive support",2283,737000,3020000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2513485-c6fc46be53a39afe86fa26bc2925b1ce&start=737&end=3020","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2513485-c6fc46be53a39afe86fa26bc2925b1ce/thumbnail_737000.jpg","/articles/6296743/Tinley-Park/Cook-County/Illinois/Tinley-Park-board-approves-paving-landscaping-contracts-and-multiple-personnel-appointments-rescinds-hotel-tax-incentive-support","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6296743-7c4b93169c403b853f215e50edcc2699/orig.mp4?Expires=1771183133&Signature=EkDOLy6JbccmhZ7mSG6KfhfvV4pbssGNPw8kT9GKgaYpUPDFvWV-DE1zhRYijXydNWTFcExSuPWKZK0Odf2M8f0c8mE9ZCoJXERHM1aTNPAJvdy9QPzOyZ70oDibFxRHfpvUqvoROSSjMR8IzP5pFWbomFHj2-x4Qwr1sG~QWoHVFh8WvWpDv0typoI7cfnCHdX0ln-sUobQK8a2q-3zHcoiOIq-ctNrIY8A4~yfgx5tGcnKUurdQVpsU6EjhzGtonNXhWP3bVca5AJqjLaEKlRQ3x~QChwGljxz2BmpeNRWoJUx3927UuHl1Zs-0RiIVdU2IGIC5oz-q8cmLadFcw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tinley Park Board of Trustees voted on a series of resolutions and personnel appointments at its March 4, 2025 regular meeting, approving pavement and landscaping contracts, several staff appointments and rescinding prior support for a Cook County Class 7b property-tax incentive application for hotel properties at 9551 and 9555/5580 Third Street.

The board adopted Resolution 2025-R-026, rescinding the village's support and consent to a Cook County Class 7b application for the development at 9551 and 9555/5580 Third Street (the Marriott Residence Inn and Courtyard Hotels). Trustee Dennis Mahoney moved the resolution; the roll call vote recorded all present trustees voting yes and the motion carried.

The board approved funding and contract actions related to the village pavement management program. Resolution 2025-R-020 authorized an appropriation of up to $2,510,000 in motor fuel tax funds for the FY2026 pavement management resurfacing program. The board separately awarded a contract to P.T. Farrell Construction Company for the 2025 pavement management resurfacing projects in the amount of $3,799,944.03 (Resolution 2025-R-021). The board also approved change order number 2 to the 2024 pavement management resurfacing project with Iroquois Paving Corp. in the amount of $200,000 (Resolution 2025-R-025).

The board approved several landscaping and beautification contracts with Cityscape Garden and Design LLC: a landscape bed maintenance contract for $168,396 (Resolution 2025-R-023), a landscape maintenance contract for a property referred to as “Moa” for $274,239.36 (Resolution 2025-R-024), and a contract for planters and beautification in the amount of $94,994 (Resolution 2025-R-022).

Personnel appointments on the consent calendar and by separate motion were approved by roll call. Among them, Samantha Ryan and Megan Nier were appointed to full-time 9-1-1 dispatcher positions effective March 10, 2025; Joseph Zavani was appointed as a maintenance technician; and an appointment to the Sister Cities commission was approved. All recorded roll-call votes on these items carried.

The board took the actions listed above by roll call votes; in recorded tallies for the items that were called the same trustees were recorded as voting yes: Trustee Brady, Trustee Brennan, Trustee Dennis Mahoney, Trustee Shaw, Trustee Sullivan and President Klotz. Trustee Mueller was recorded as absent earlier in the meeting.

Votes at a glance (selected items):
- Resolution 2025-R-026 — Rescind support/consent for Cook County Class 7b application for 9551 & 9555/5580 Third Street (Marriott Residence Inn / Courtyard Hotels). Moved by Trustee Dennis Mahoney. Outcome: approved (unanimous among present members).
- Resolution 2025-R-020 — Authorize appropriation up to $2,510,000 (motor fuel tax) for FY2026 pavement resurfacing program. Outcome: approved.
- Resolution 2025-R-021 — Award contract to P.T. Farrell Construction Co., $3,799,944.03, 2025 pavement resurfacing. Outcome: approved.
- Resolution 2025-R-025 — Change order #2 with Iroquois Paving Corp., $200,000, 2024 pavement resurfacing. Outcome: approved.
- Resolution 2025-R-023 — Contract with Cityscape Garden and Design LLC, $168,396, landscape bed maintenance. Outcome: approved.
- Resolution 2025-R-024 — Contract with Cityscape Garden and Design LLC, $274,239.36, landscape maintenance for “Moa.” Outcome: approved.
- Resolution 2025-R-022 — Contract with Cityscape Garden and Design LLC, $94,994, planters/beautification. Outcome: approved.
- Appointments — Samantha Ryan (9-1-1 dispatcher), Megan Nier (9-1-1 dispatcher), Joseph Zavani (maintenance technician), Catherine Brand (Sister Cities Commissioner), plus consent-agenda items: all approved by roll call.

The meeting record shows the items were discussed at the Committee of the Whole earlier the same evening where applicable; no member requested removal of items from the consent agenda. The board adjourned to executive session at the meeting's conclusion to discuss personnel/legal matters.

Ending: The board's approvals proceed with contract amounts and appropriation authority in place; several projects (pavement resurfacing, landscaping) are now under contract and staffing appointments will take effect as listed.","At its March 4 meeting the Village of Tinley Park board adopted a package of resolutions including contracts for pavement work and landscaping, several personnel appointments, and a resolution rescinding prior support for a Cook County Class 7b tax-incentive application for two hotel properties.","actionData","errors"]

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Trustees raise oversight and liability questions about mental health center site; staff to research IEPA, well abandonment and state-law exemptions

Tinley Park spotlights Dunkin' franchisee and House of Light nonprofit at March 4 meeting

Tinley Park board approves paving, landscaping contracts and multiple personnel appointments; rescinds hotel tax-incentive support