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Orland Park trustees approve consent agenda, contracts and utility purchasing resolution; move to executive session
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Summary
The Village of Orland Park Board of Trustees approved routine finance and procurement items, confirmed two advisory board appointments, authorized participation in a regional electricity-purchasing collaborative and voted to enter executive session. The board also recognized local nonprofits and businesses.
The Village of Orland Park Board of Trustees met and approved a slate of routine financial and procurement items, including accounts payable and multiple professional services contracts, and voted to enter executive session to discuss closed meeting minutes and pending litigation.
Trustees voted to approve accounts payable totaling $2,469,029.41 covering the period 01/20/2026 through 02/02/2026. The board also approved a consent agenda that included procurement awards, public works purchases, park restoration work and renewals of technology licenses.
Trustee Lawrence moved to authorize a professional services agreement for due diligence related to the Riviera Country Club property, not to exceed $33,505, and the motion passed on roll call. The board also approved a contract with Thomas Engineering Group for engineering of water and sewer mains related to annexation properties on Wolf Road for an amount not to exceed $120,000.
On energy procurement, trustees authorized participation in the Northern Illinois Municipal Electric Collaborative (NIMAC) and empowered the village manager to execute a one- to three-year contract with the lowest responsive electricity provider for commercial accounts. David Hoover of NIMAC thanked the village for its partnership at the meeting.
The meeting opened with proclamations recognizing Peace Marketplace as the February Business of the Month and proclaiming February 2026 as Cancer Support Center Community Organization of the Month. Stephanie, representing the Cancer Support Center, described free counseling, wellness programming and fundraising opportunities and thanked the village for the recognition.
Before adjourning to executive session, trustees shared brief community announcements including a free "Glow on Ice" event at the ice rink, a parkway tree trimming program underway in the Muirfield subdivision, and upcoming advisory board meetings.
Votes at a glance: accounts payable approved ($2,469,029.41); consent agenda items A–M and O–R approved; Riviera Country Club due diligence contract approved (not to exceed $33,505); Thomas Engineering Group water/sewer engineering contract approved (not to exceed $120,000); resolution to participate in NIMAC approved; purchase of one GEM ELXD electric utility vehicle approved (not to exceed $45,158.60); Responsible Bidder Ordinance adopted; legal engagement for RBO approved; newsletter contract change order approved. The meeting moved to executive session at 8:44 p.m.
The board did not take public comment on agenda items during this meeting and did not finalize any additional policy direction in open session beyond the recorded votes.
