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Dodge took the oath at the start of the meeting and later addressed the board and public. He said the new board will emphasize fiscal responsibility, transparency and rebuilding citizen advisory commissions, and promised collaborative, data‑driven governance. “In God, we trust; all others must bring data,” Dodge said, adding the board will “reset the compass heading on spending priorities.”

Dodge listed three top priorities: an open review of Orland Park’s finances, restructuring citizens advisory commissions (including cultural arts, senior citizens and young families), and strengthening relationships with other units of government such as school boards, the library board, township and neighboring municipalities. He said the board will seek staff input and emphasized employee satisfaction as a tool for improved municipal service.

Why it matters: The mayor’s stated priorities set the new administration’s agenda on budgeting, citizen engagement and intergovernmental coordination. Those priorities shape likely near‑term staff work plans and agenda items.

Other ceremonial business: The meeting included swearing‑in of newly elected village clerk Mary Ryan Norwell, trustees Dina Lawrence, John Lawler and Joanna M. Leifblad and library trustees Bridgette Lindbloom and Linda Michaels. Several trustees and residents offered congratulations.

Discussion vs. decision: The remarks were inaugural and directional; no formal votes or ordinance adoptions arose from the mayor’s speech. The comments set expectations for future board actions and staff work but do not themselves constitute formal policy changes.

Ending: Dodge closed by asking residents and staff for input and pledged to work “collaboratively” as the board addresses future financial and operational matters.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","5.5.2025 - Village of Orland Park - Board of Trustees","oneSentenceSummary","James V. Dodge Jr. was sworn in as Orland Park mayor and used his remarks to set priorities including fiscal review, revising citizens advisory commissions, employee engagement, and intergovernmental collaboration; he said the board will aim for civility and data‑driven decisions.","taxTitle","Orland Park, Cook County, Illinois","taxId",8380,"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},6250273,"Village Board tables ordinance to increase video gaming licenses; item to return in two weeks",44,1082000,1126000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3203724-2723a2c737f370cc8873b1199c1e6343&start=1082&end=1126","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3203724-2723a2c737f370cc8873b1199c1e6343/thumbnail_1082000.jpg","/articles/6250273/Orland-Park/Cook-County/Illinois/Village-Board-tables-ordinance-to-increase-video-gaming-licenses-item-to-return-in-two-weeks","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6250273-981fe61f9bbd31c5fc15a90daa2564b9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771206839&Signature=bJAvAfFsSpBbNCxiAxgJiaE8Ed2vPyuyTHbwCgc~ve0aDu6OmMd0amkfPDUkw5xVKjOWfd8Nn5HgzqJe7iIgW5lqqxvFqrjHokWoAdX~ro77CC51O4igqXRYgK3YSDIfPTxGE-0v7EvJE2tzmElb921DBJZQoivyKOWRQrYyMeRH2ndEK5C7v4NZfofT~B~-npuswuX3hfcgK0rA-HzbvDmgN4w-AAIK8tCFywT-5Es0QdqSSzEwQsf6riO-4rEkhWvLBB8Y4oD9paCtebLoH0chXj~aIeDJmLWfZ7iOY1Vuc~YbKYTFHh-3qK2dAXIshdZCsO0Pbz2esFjlN1M2HQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Village Board voted on May 20 to table consideration of an ordinance that would amend Title 7, Chapter 18 to increase the number of video gaming licenses.

During the agenda, item 18 — described on the agenda as “amending Title 7, Chapter 18 to increase the number of video gaming licenses — an ordinance” — drew a motion to table. A trustee moved and another trustee seconded; the board then called the roll. The motion to table carried on a roll call of aye votes.

Mayor James V. Dodge Jr. told attendees the council would take up the item again in about two weeks.

Why it matters: Changes to local video gaming license caps affect local businesses that seek licenses and the village’s regulatory framework for gaming. The transcript does not include the ordinance text, the proposed new cap, or the reasons for tabling beyond the motion to postpone.

Discussion vs. decision: The board’s formal action at the meeting was to table the ordinance; there was no debate or amendment on the ordinance recorded in the meeting minutes provided in the transcript.

Ending: The ordinance remains inactive until it returns to a future agenda; no further details or vote outcomes on adoption were recorded at the May 20 meeting.","An ordinance to amend Title 7, Chapter 18 to increase the number of video gaming licenses was tabled by the Village Board after motion and roll‑call vote; board indicated the issue will be taken up again in about two weeks.",{"_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},6250278,"Residents ask village to manage dust, potholes during water project in Catalina/Warren Park area",79,1767000,1846000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3203724-2723a2c737f370cc8873b1199c1e6343&start=1767&end=1846","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3203724-2723a2c737f370cc8873b1199c1e6343/thumbnail_1767000.jpg","/articles/6250278/Orland-Park/Cook-County/Illinois/Residents-ask-village-to-manage-dust-potholes-during-water-project-in-CatalinaWarren-Park-area","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6250278-fd05c5d53369932c4e56ab7a04735a37/orig.mp4?Expires=1771206839&Signature=ENkcMAZsgRZFH-ngvXsmzmd0tVETkshwDIdWK-RJSvogkTV6sNG04Jy3aq0SbZ7UchvyoUzl7D6~5y-1uTKRbLPS8RdApQDMjRQoVmHsldniwHR7bOZl9pVtU~kSmDyiDqRasmBXzvdUGA2AS2xl6OU9ggWxddJphh10T0bcbCN76xCVoLF7-38VNQdys9iyJZ4dJAMB9i32EfvXGTh~v9ykctmGbawp0E4gawIowp7sOTERXHxL1JSH3qvqsFKUvLewwNqMEy8L2h~F0zfQYesXDsVFqLJHI9iz5iK3eTDsW4C9Rgy2RW2kazuXHbL84-3bjstl-n7y61F-puVBlw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A resident of the Catalina neighborhood asked the Village Board on May 20 to improve site management for an ongoing water project, citing heavy dust, potholes and contractor coordination problems.

“There's a big dust storm. Can somebody look at putting a water truck twice a week?” resident Dominic said, asking the village to press the contractor for more frequent dust control and road repairs. He said the east side of Sycamore Drive, adjacent to Kettleen Drive, now has potholes where crews have installed piping and that dust has made it difficult for children to play outside.

Why it matters: Residents said the dust and potholes are affecting quality of life and safety during construction and requested the village reassess contractor oversight to reduce dust and fix temporary pavement damage.

Board response: Mayor Dodge said he would take the concern to Acting Village Manager Jim Culotta and that staff would follow up by contacting the resident. No formal motion, fine, or change to the contractor was recorded at the meeting.

Discussion vs. decision: The exchange was recorded as public comment with staff follow up planned; there was no motion, vote, or formal direction to change contract terms during the May 20 meeting.

Ending: The board asked the resident to provide contact information so staff could follow up; no timeline for remedial action was recorded in the meeting record.","A Catalina neighborhood resident urged the village to require better dust suppression and pothole repair from the contractor working on a local water project, saying dust has made outdoor activity difficult and residents seek more frequent watering or truck routes.",{"_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},6250283,"Elm Street residents urge village to halt planned through‑street, cite poor notice and safety concerns",323,1253000,1576000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3203724-2723a2c737f370cc8873b1199c1e6343&start=1253&end=1576","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3203724-2723a2c737f370cc8873b1199c1e6343/thumbnail_1253000.jpg","/articles/6250283/Orland-Park/Cook-County/Illinois/Elm-Street-residents-urge-village-to-halt-planned-throughstreet-cite-poor-notice-and-safety-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6250283-eb12ca3b2d7d449ad91608776f3f9601/orig.mp4?Expires=1771206839&Signature=OHkdAl~wm3jwOYRwwjPWW259UPqTu0KGpmFs8zEnKp~OVqKdBE5uW0dpSvs-F-WCYPALPaxNL~yLoP-bCCMJxRyjaTsNQdczoc7Pne90bmvvYH6YTDNKQoMsuqqH8A6R~ploGnPlw32f45~ZADttn42CBkVHkE2vmTF5rS~oNhl7RWAzipOvH4KBSQrcF~JCOSEcHz-a4zL8AYtkri912HyJv2Yq546BUtwpOVOjc4rVSU1tTQh5o8febFnPxgE5Nn~wRJXqXXzhjmyLvlAiWZunuAjW8~W2MJmEfDXD1jGzW2pLJcsLRhEK0QvA4UBg3d~NDeted91zf5MBQBZiKg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Elm Street residents told the Orland Park Village Board on May 20 they oppose a village proposal to extend Elm Street through to 90 Second Avenue and asked the board not to proceed without further notice and traffic analysis.

The residents said they received a March 3 letter about the proposed connection only after crews had already begun preliminary clearing. “We are not really understanding what the purpose of this is,” resident Sue Dalton said, adding that 31 of 35 residents on the street signed a petition opposing the through‑street. Dalton said she planned to deliver the signed petition to Acting Village Manager Jim Culotta the following morning.

The petition and concern over notice were echoed by Heather Slack, who said many homeowners first learned about the project when contractors marked and removed trees on private property. “We didn't get any information on the street widening or the curbs that were coming in until they clear cut many of our old trees,” Slack said. She asked the board to provide the traffic studies and explain how the village will keep residents safe if the street becomes a through route.

Why it matters: Residents said Elm Street has been a dead‑end for decades and that its current character and safety would change if it becomes a connector to apartment complexes and nearby commercial corridors. Petitioners said they worry about increased cut‑through traffic, higher vehicle speeds and a loss of canopy trees.

Board response and next steps: Mayor James V. Dodge Jr. and staff said the petition would be accepted and that Dalton would give it to Acting Village Manager Jim Culotta. Board members did not take a formal vote on the road proposal at the meeting; residents requested that staff produce traffic data and clarify notification procedures before any construction continues.

Discussion vs. decision: The meeting record shows public comment and a staff contact commitment; no formal direction, referral to committee, or vote to approve or halt the Elm Street connection was recorded during the May 20 meeting.

Context and community details: Residents said a March 3 letter referenced the proposed change; they reported 31 of 35 Elm Street households signed the petition. The street lies near Southwest Highway and behind All Seasons Pools; petitioners said expected new cut‑through traffic would include drivers accessing nearby apartment buildings and mall areas. The transcript does not specify the village department leading the work, the contractor, or an engineering plan timeline.

Ending: Residents asked for visible traffic studies and safety plans before work continues and delivered a petition to village staff for follow up.","Residents of Elm Street told the Village Board they oppose a proposal to extend Elm Street through to 90 Second Avenue, citing lack of advance notice, removal of trees, and traffic‑safety fears; petition with about 31 of 35 signatures was presented to village staff.","actionData","errors"]

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Mayor Jim Dodge sworn in, outlines priorities: fiscal review, transparency, community commissions

Village Board tables ordinance to increase video gaming licenses; item to return in two weeks

Residents ask village to manage dust, potholes during water project in Catalina/Warren Park area

Elm Street residents urge village to halt planned through‑street, cite poor notice and safety concerns