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Walker Steinke told the board he was “excited to be here” and said his local government and military experience would help him serve the village. Trustees praised Steinke’s interview and background, and the board recorded the roll-call vote approving his appointment. The board described Brenda McShane as a detail-oriented records manager with a paralegal certificate and approved her appointment to coordinate records disclosure and FOIA responsibilities.

Why it matters: These personnel decisions fill key municipal roles that handle administration, public records and governance continuity. Appointing a president pro tem also clarifies leadership succession for board meetings and procedural duties.

All appointment motions were presented, seconded and approved by roll call. The meeting transcript notes the appointments were eligible for adoption and that nominated individuals will begin in their roles on the effective dates announced at the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Village Board Meeting (5-20-25)","oneSentenceSummary","The board appointed William Brennan as president pro tem and approved several staff and commission appointments, including Walker Steinke as assistant to the village manager and Brenda McShane as Freedom of Information officer; committee and liaison assignments for fiscal year 2026 were also confirmed.","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},6230705,"Tinley Park board amends liquor-license classifications and adjusts count for Harlem Avenue site",79,1509000,1588000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3442060-26491998202e4bb49d2a16608a19d28b&start=1509&end=1588","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3442060-26491998202e4bb49d2a16608a19d28b/thumbnail_1509000.jpg","/articles/6230705/Tinley-Park/Cook-County/Illinois/Tinley-Park-board-amends-liquor-license-classifications-and-adjusts-count-for-Harlem-Avenue-site","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6230705-bc97cc21329f2bf9eadac8d5154b7acb/orig.mp4?Expires=1775173605&Signature=LaRVX~ZYp5Zd7JF3JpdUmdlhQ1AeCocQGiVdYxzKf7gJKPc4U2NmpufXC5FAxQ~bomyOFSeRWnVNrlGx~JU0IiAs0TJZtejAQYiP2Oa9y2fdNe1DcRQI0PvSQv0Fa5WtTieYfV8-Dn0obIeyAsv9l2Ym0DA9FU6UylYdSuIr~DzcnjTzoLXF-BvG94PzEGcbwTcupPHJjouBMeKx94rytAxDXUxuTzmYcic6sQP7IZvKihMav450By2DoMrrbjvRoECeeA0iCI5RuVXL073f7MZFBQ0kzueXxcobwWAzYxoIMcLOeFJF1xCWQFHEP3BAUyYosu1pmfSKV1G~5Ji6Jw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Village Board on May 20 adopted Ordinance 2025‑O‑014 amending Chapter 112 of Title 11 of the Tinley Park Village Code to update liquor-license classifications, and it adopted Ordinance 2025‑O‑015 to decrease and increase the number of Class UV liquor licenses to accommodate a location at 19420 South Harlem Avenue.

Both items were discussed at the Committee of the Whole prior to the regular meeting and were presented for adoption at the board meeting. Trustees voted by roll call on each ordinance; the meeting minutes record that each motion carried.

Why it matters: Changes to liquor-license classifications and license counts affect which establishments can serve alcohol and under what license type, and can be important for prospective businesses and existing license holders. The May 20 record shows the board approved both items after Committee of the Whole consideration; the transcript did not include extended debate or amendments during the roll calls recorded at the meeting.

The transcript identifies the ordinances by number and the address affected by the Class UV license change. The meeting did not record additional details such as the new total counts for each license class beyond the action to decrease and increase the Class UV allotment for the specified property, nor did it include a summary of the code text changes beyond the chapter and title references in the ordinance captions.","The board adopted an ordinance amending liquor-license classifications in the village code and approved a second ordinance adjusting the number of Class UV liquor licenses to allow a license at 19420 South Harlem Avenue.",{"_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},6230710,"Tinley Park board approves radios, bunker gear, breathing apparatus and $1.75 million in fleet purchases",233,1636000,1869000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3442060-26491998202e4bb49d2a16608a19d28b&start=1636&end=1869","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3442060-26491998202e4bb49d2a16608a19d28b/thumbnail_1636000.jpg","/articles/6230710/Tinley-Park/Cook-County/Illinois/Tinley-Park-board-approves-radios-bunker-gear-breathing-apparatus-and-175-million-in-fleet-purchases","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6230710-9af901ee92ae35c731bc6d7b60efd7b1/orig.mp4?Expires=1775173605&Signature=h3ENegh9XOm38fsUBULj6PbPyk6TqqSW3tU5mgASCEirlLAhUpOu6E4T1RkXhsyjDM5yUO7SNqlG0-cc6eliFyA9AkPYlTmCk7U~NJ1H89KighWa-FlFrYHolSU5S~VGV7~aTDzT5-tcnFOzaauvzQZlXo30vi1F5HXLNGOuHsFwfXvQv2EcxJ~U6cJlAX3gkekCEaKxAObjkTg8v4rQ6spsNCX9Uq30EqQk7-46zNqf0q0DjrfcP2Q-ztqK274VccxhbrmSEC2kGWgO32HVq51tELzTrthw-cuS1X-QaCPsH~r4Ficf5luGqGil~kBXWJAVOiLpr6Rn0yi-eTgNjQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Village Board on May 20 approved multiple procurement items for public safety and public works, including contracts with Motorola Solutions for portable and mobile radios, a blanket purchase order to Air 1 Equipment for bunker gear, purchase of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBAs), and approval of the Public Works fleet vehicle purchase list totaling $1,751,951.

Trustee Michael Mueller moved resolutions to approve the Motorola contracts for 12 APX Next XE portable radios and 18 APX 8500 mobile radios; the board recorded that the radios were budgeted and would complete the upgrade for suppression vehicles. Mueller also moved the Air 1 Equipment purchases for bunker gear and SCBAs. Trustee Bridal moved and the board approved the public-works fleet vehicle purchase list, which the agenda identified at $1,751,951.

Why it matters: The purchases affect first-responder communications and safety equipment, and represent capital outlays for the village’s fleet over the fiscal year. Officials said the items were discussed at the Committee of the Whole and were eligible for adoption on the consent calendar or by resolution at the regular meeting.

Each procurement motion was approved by roll call and recorded as carried. The Motorola contracts and the Air 1 Equipment orders were described by trustees as budgeted items; the fleet purchase list was adopted as a resolution. The meeting transcript did not record further amendments to the contracts or contingencies tied to external approvals.","The Village Board adopted resolutions and contracts to buy Motorola portable and mobile radios, bunker gear and self-contained breathing apparatus through Air 1 Equipment, and approved a $1,751,951 public-works fleet vehicle purchase list; officials said the items were budgeted and discussed at the Committee of the Whole.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6230716,"Chick‑fil‑A operator introduces Tinley Park restaurant, highlights community donations",326,752000,1078000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3442060-26491998202e4bb49d2a16608a19d28b&start=752&end=1078","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3442060-26491998202e4bb49d2a16608a19d28b/thumbnail_752000.jpg","/articles/6230716/Tinley-Park/Cook-County/Illinois/ChickfilA-operator-introduces-Tinley-Park-restaurant-highlights-community-donations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6230716-f7e8aafbdaaae4332cb774bca7160973/orig.mp4?Expires=1775173605&Signature=HrPHvPYyAF0hn-tmGwcsc2rTRFwjHFm73v0uXcwEqTrAfMIMIY-MrF6seNml4eKeuxa9fvjmO2hvVVuP0wMlrF3fvQQydTc5zlIeYDfsN-Xw-HTwps-p7gawSaAG3~y~VNEosQw1w83cfpOWMM1oGQa~eWysmFQYWzNUv1GfqUzFCqS0TkQHeLXGrS1ZohT7LajRm9Sth-YvXrmW1pdKQVNKFTuEJuyDtu2AbqPF0ISyJB1KDlhuOzn-hueYooMmg4NPIivaCDRul25rzoFIlb9qT6JArfrHIX-wykTDiQsvYr6KTWAtJk1HqcvCAXerEEPQ~ZudEmEfKoWhXrTlZQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Kevin Skerran, the operator for the new Chick‑fil‑A in Tinley Park, presented at the Village Board meeting on May 20 to introduce his restaurant at 16210 South Harlem Avenue and describe the company’s local community work.

Skerran said the store will serve Chick‑fil‑A menu items and will be closed on Sundays. He told the board the company’s local franchise model emphasizes community partnerships and charitable giving. “With a new store opening, we donate $25,000 to the Greater Chicago Food Depository,” Skerran said, and he added that the company had raised more than $15,000 for local schools in the previous 18 months and distributed about $125,000 in food donations in 2024.

Why it matters: New restaurant openings affect local economic activity, employment and partnerships with schools and nonprofit food programs. Skerran described additional community services the store will support, including the shared-table program to donate excess prepared food to pantries and a catering/food-trailer option for local events.

The presentation included brief remarks from President Glotz and Clerk Nancy O’Connor; no formal action or votes were taken in connection with the presentation. Skerran said he looks forward to “partner[ing] in the community” and thanked the board for the welcome.","The village board received a business-spotlight presentation from Chick‑fil‑A operator Kevin Skerran, who described the new restaurant at 16210 Harlem Avenue and outlined local donations and community programs tied to the store opening.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6230721,"Tinley Park, Park District to restore July 4 fireworks at McCarthy Park",385,336000,721000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3442060-26491998202e4bb49d2a16608a19d28b&start=336&end=721","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3442060-26491998202e4bb49d2a16608a19d28b/thumbnail_336000.jpg","/articles/6230721/Tinley-Park/Cook-County/Illinois/Tinley-Park-Park-District-to-restore-July-4-fireworks-at-McCarthy-Park","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6230721-d325d3e72fa732a38cc4ccc1d0b230a3/orig.mp4?Expires=1775173605&Signature=guv1csN9fSCyBQVtmWViR4TU~8dXJoo9Yn8n0fRIARVH2GYp8GtZij9HMvWUm9VthXvLD1ggk0TXMr6IhwwGXbGajApnyAbGMuM7yPfiKO6LvIhfihYpVTINXEr~SmXYdmSHcEXWSHpcLDUAhmIgksGso3G3mtQTbrPr9LnZKq8h21F5ZD6YqOqOF9WTyY5r84AdrJaVZab3QUOHpZCYf31kJmNBy5PV3h9xPQao3spWkHjm38MWL0N5J5zMWeEbeaCLs6oNjhQ5xq92e4HLkzCjjyXR1gRYG7j6OmP1MVp3MkHkdu~LiWbeA3F9DK~ezNIcRhCIlS~xsBYFcqCKgg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","President Glotz and Tinley Park Park District leaders told the Village Board on May 20 that the village and park district have agreed to restore the annual July 4 fireworks show at McCarthy Park and have completed coordination and safety planning ahead of the event.

The village’s police chief said planning has included “some really productive meetings with our partners at the Park District” and that the two agencies expect to “employ some new techniques and some new technologies” to deliver a safe celebration. Park District Board President Marie Ryan said the event has been a summer highlight for more than 40 years and that the district and village had clarified that “McCarthy Park is a safe space to hold this event.”

Why it matters: The fireworks show has been a long-running community tradition that had not been scheduled the last few years. Restoring the event affects public-safety planning, park operations and traffic-management needs on a holiday that draws families from across Tinley Park.

Officials said the two organizations held multiple planning meetings in April and May and walked the site the day before the May 20 meeting to review details. Participants named in the meeting included the park district executive director Sean Roby; Park District Board President Marie Ryan; Park District Commissioner Lisa Butler; village staff and command-level police personnel, including Chief Tom Tilton and Commander Sullivan; and several village marketing and operations staff. The police chief said he had “absolutely no doubt” that village and park-district staff could deliver a safe event.

Board members and park-district leaders emphasized interagency cooperation and repeated that additional planning meetings will continue in the weeks before July 4. There was no formal ordinance or resolution tied to the announcement at the May 20 meeting; the discussion recorded in the minutes and at the meeting reflected planning and coordination rather than a separate vote to authorize expenditures.","Village and Tinley Park Park District officials said they worked with police and staff to restore the annual Independence Day fireworks at McCarthy Park, with site walks and multiple planning meetings completed ahead of the July 4 event.","actionData","errors"]

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