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The variance approved by the board applies to the village’s masonry requirement for residential facades; the planning commission had earlier approved a separate setback variance to reduce a required side yard from 8 feet to 6.7 feet.

Why it matters: The decision lets the homeowners rebuild on the existing foundation in a manner similar to the home that stood on the lot before it burned, rather than requiring a redesign to meet current brick‑and‑masonry façade rules. The question raised broader policy issues about neighborhood character, safety and whether one exception becomes a precedent for future rebuilds.

Staff member \"Eric,\" speaking for development services, told trustees the petitioner sought two variances to rebuild on the existing foundation: one was the side‑yard setback, which the planning commission had approved, and the second was to waive the code requirement that face brick or stone cover not less than 50% of exterior walls and 90% of each first‑floor elevation for a residential dwelling unit. Eric said the proposed replacement house would closely match the home as it had existed since 1968 and showed plans that left most walls in siding with brick concentrated in the garage and lower‑level window areas.

Village counsel told trustees that whether allowing this variance would set a binding precedent depends on the particular facts of future requests. Trustee Catzineas asked counsel whether an approval here would create a precedent; counsel replied that precedent is a function of the specific circumstances in future cases rather than an automatic rule.

Heather Glockler, an attorney with Castle Law representing the petitioner, told the board the planning and zoning commission had approved the requests and that the homeowners had “lost everything that night” in the February 2024 fire. Glockler asked the board for support so the family could rebuild and “put their lives back together.”

Staff recommended upholding the code requirement — which would require redesign and likely amendments to the existing foundation — while the planning commission had recommended approval of the masonry variance so the house could be rebuilt as it had been. Trustees heard that three other lots in the broader neighborhood had been demolished and rebuilt without meeting the brick requirement, but staff said those were new houses built with different intentions than this case, which involved rebuilding after a fire. An engineer had determined the existing foundation could support a new structure.

After discussion, a trustee moved to approve the planning commission’s recommendation for case no. 2025‑0187 (the residence at 14725 Holly Court). The motion carried; the board recorded a roll call in which all members present voted in favor.

Discussion vs. formal action: Trustees’ remarks and staff explanations were clearly separated from the formal action. The planning commission’s prior approval of the setback was informational; the board’s action specifically addressed the masonry/brick façade variance. The vote adopted the planning commission recommendation as the board’s decision.

Clarifying details: the setback variance already approved by the planning commission reduced the side yard from 8 feet to 6.7 feet. The masonry requirement in the land development code was described in the hearing as face brick or stone on not less than 50% of exterior walls and 90% of each first‑floor elevation. The damaged house dated to 1968 and was demolished to the foundation after a February 2024 fire; an engineer deemed the foundation reusable.

What’s next: The board approved the variance and instructed staff to finalize the ordinance and record the action, clearing the way for the homeowners to proceed with reconstruction under the approved plan.

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What was proposed: The mayor introduced a resolution adopting a civility pledge for display at Village Hall. Staff said the draft drew from model language used by the Illinois Municipal League and the United States Conference of Mayors.

Why trustees debated it: Several trustees supported the idea as a nonbinding goodwill statement committing the board to respectful discourse. Others said the draft was overly prescriptive and risked chilling free speech by asking officials to pledge to use certain language or to be compelled to “speak out against violence whenever and wherever it occurs.” Trustee Katsenas warned that defining civility is subjective and asked who would make that determination. Trustee Malani and Trustee Healy said the resolution could be unnecessary or counterproductive, with Malani noting that civility should be demonstrated by conduct rather than by a pledge and Healy calling the proposal “stupid” and likening it to social‑media posturing.

Village staff context: George (village staff) told trustees the draft borrows from the Illinois Municipal League’s 2023 pledge and the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ 2011 civility accord, which many municipalities have circulated to elected bodies.

Action taken: Trustee Lee Platt moved and trustees seconded a motion to refer the resolution to the Committee of the Whole and to request written input from each trustee for the committee discussion. The referral motion passed on roll call; the civility pledge was not adopted at the meeting.

Next steps: The Committee of the Whole will review the IML model text and the draft resolution, and trustees will be asked to submit written comments for committee consideration. The board will revisit the pledge only after the committee process and further edits, if any.

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The change order was presented as necessary to meet riders and production needs for two higher‑profile concerts: a British Invasion night featuring American English and a multi‑artist “Woodstock Nights” performance. Craig (staff) said the bands and performers are higher‑caliber acts whose technical requirements raised production costs.

Trustee Joseph Malani moved the change order; trustees then approved the additional funding and authorized the village manager to execute related contracts and approve change orders within the contingency amount. Staff emphasized that contract terms and artist riders had emerged only in recent months and that backing out could expose the village to contractual liability. Trustee Lawler noted concern about rising costs tied to riders and said the governing process for entering such contracts would be reviewed.

The board recorded one recorded ‘no’ vote on the item; the motion passed by majority. The total revised contract amount after the change order is $132,800 with a $5,000 contingency for a $137,800 maximum outlay under the amended agreement.

What trustees said: Trustee Lawler questioned why riders were triggering additional expenditures and asked when staff first learned of the riders; staff said most riders arrived in March and April and required back‑and‑forth negotiation before final acceptance. George (village staff) reminded the board that, at the current stage, contract cancellation would likely be a breach that carries financial exposure.

Next steps: The village manager is authorized to finalize the change order and to approve future change orders up to the $5,000 contingency without returning to the full board, subject to village attorney review.

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The vote: Trustee Leifblad moved to move the 2025 Taste to the Village Green and authorize staff to handle event logistics; the motion passed on a roll call after debate (4 in favor, 3 opposed).

Why it matters: Trustees and residents disagreed about which venue best serves the event’s neighborhood feel, capacity and safety needs. Supporters of the Centennial Park West site cited better permanent amenities and larger capacity; supporters of the Village Green said the green is the “heart” of the village and better for community atmosphere.

Public comment set the tone. Joseph Selleck, a resident, urged trustees not to relocate the Taste to the village hall site because Centennial Park West had drawn a large crowd — he said one Saturday last year drew “a record‑breaking attendance of 15,000 residents” and argued the village hall site “cannot safely accommodate a crowd of this size.” Another resident said she wanted the Taste at the Village Green because it felt like the town center and helped organizers recruit volunteers.

Staff and trustees debated logistics and costs. A staff member identified as Ray told trustees last year’s large Saturday night at Centennial Park West was “probably our largest Saturday that we've ever had,” and estimated attendance last year between 20,000 and 30,000. Ray said boutique features at Centennial Park West — paid VIP parking, shuttle operations and additional staging — had supported the larger crowd. Joel Vinescent, public works director, explained utilities and vendor capacity at Village Green: dedicated water and electrical hook‑ups are available for vendors and staff said the site can accommodate up to 18 vendor spots.

Trustees weighed competing concerns. Trustee Lawler said she supported returning the Taste to the Village Green, citing absence of permanent restrooms at Centennial Park West, limited cooling stations and constrained access in the event of an emergency. Trustee Gutierrez asked about attendance differences; staff repeated the 20,000–30,000 estimate and noted last year’s paid parking on the west lot. Trustee Malani pushed back, calling Centennial Park West successful in terms of amenities and vendor experience; Malani also noted that providing permanent restrooms at the Village Green would be a major expense and said Centennial Park West uses portable restrooms like many comparable communities.

Staff also described operational tradeoffs: moving the Taste back requires temporary generators, rental of additional portables and tie‑downs for tents in some areas, which could change the cost equation. Staff said artist riders for some concerts required larger sound and staging budgets at Centennial Park West; they also said the contracted artists scheduled for this year were willing to perform on the downsized stage option but the possibility of artist or vendor changes exists.

The decision: After discussion, the board approved the move back to the Village Green and authorized the village manager to execute related contracts and change orders within contingency limits.

What to watch for: Staff will finalize logistics and contracts and report back to the board. Trustees asked staff to quantify any additional rental costs and vendor impacts; several trustees said they want a post‑event after‑action review to document lessons learned from last year’s Centennial Park West events.

","After public comment and hours of trustee discussion about capacity, amenities and event costs, the board approved moving the 2025 Taste of Orland Park back to the Village Green on a close vote.","actionData","errors"]

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