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Tinley Park approves two legal engagements; trustees praise outside firms

Tinley Park Committee of the Whole (Board of Trustees) · August 6, 2026
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Summary

Trustees approved a contract with Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins Ltd. (KTJ) and a letter of engagement with 'Hiscus, Dilner and Maravich and Lapp Limited'; trustees praised KTJ during discussion and referenced past work by Maravich.

The board approved two separate legal engagements during the meeting: a contract with Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins Ltd. (KTJ) for professional legal services and a letter of engagement with the firm presented in the packet as 'Hiscus, Dilner and Maravich and Lapp Limited.' Trustees moved and seconded both items and approved them by roll call. During the KTJ discussion a trustee complimented the firm, saying, "It's a great firm. Southland's best."

During consideration of the second engagement, one trustee referenced the Maravich name in connection with prior ethics complaints, noting the individual's past involvement. The transcript records the references but does not provide documentary detail or response from the firms. Both items were approved by roll call.