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Trustee· 2019–2027 (cycle default: IL municipal terms begin May 1, end Apr 30)

Cynthia Nelson Katsenes

Orland Park

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Term ending Dec 31, 2027.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
32
Total speaking time
1:33:15
Avg per meeting
2:55
Segments
2417

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Top issues during term (20)

high→Feb 2026[36]

Centennial Park West and Performing Arts Center Feasibility

Event rentals and third-party management models could impact municipal operational costs and event revenue.

high→Mar 2026[21]

East Field House and Senior & Family Activity Center Feasibility Study

Feasibility study phase underway; potential multi-million-dollar future capital and operational commitments.

high→Sep 2026[20]

Automated Speed Enforcement Pilot Program

The automated speed enforcement system costs $150,000 annually for an initial one-year term.

medium↑Nov 2026[20]

Construction site safeguards

Builders could face added fencing and safety compliance costs.

low↑Oct 2026[18]

Boley Farm Historic Roof Replacement

The proposed project carried a price tag of $364,867 including contingencies, which is currently deferred for cost re-evaluation.

high↑Jul 2026[17]

HOA Facility Transfer Program

Costs for maintaining transferred facilities will be borne directly by affected property owners via Special Service Area property tax levies.

medium↓May 2026[14]

Organizational Volunteer Program Framework

Minimal administrative costs, pending potential insurance review expenses.

critical↑Mar 2026[14]

Village-Wide Neighborhood Traffic Safety and Calming Manual

The contract is priced at $208,042.

critical↓Aug 2026[14]

Severe Storm Recovery and Disaster Declaration

Damage costs are still being documented; no figures were provided yet.

medium↑Oct 2026[13]

Moraine Valley Community College Bond Referendum

Estimated tax impact of approximately $1 per year per household.

high↑Apr 2026[13]

Land Use Moratorium and Commercial Regulations

Permits business operations to continue fully, preventing further revenue loss for the local franchise.

medium↑Jul 2026[12]

Orland Park Arts and Entertainment Planning Study

Unknown — ideas are conceptual and would require funding before moving forward.

medium↑Aug 2026[12]

2027 Strategic Planning for Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs

Financial impacts will depend on specific initiatives selected for the 2027 action plan.

medium↑Apr 2026[11]

State Legislative Lobbying and Advocacy Renewal

None stated.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Municipal Community Beekeeping Apiary Pilot at Stellwagon Farm

Nominal administrative costs offset by resident and non-resident program fees.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Commuter Parking Modernization and Software Upgrade

Total expenditure of $148,634.87 for software upgrades plus equipment and maintenance costs.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Mobile Nuisance Parties and Street Takeovers

Enforcement will utilize existing police personnel and potential future camera technology.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Minor Curfews and Parental Responsibility Ordinances

Administrative fees and towing charges will help offset enforcement costs.

critical↑Oct 2026[10]

Prior Debt Commitment Reduction Initiative

Aims to control and reduce potential general obligation debt exposure from prior capital plans.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Career Fair Planning

No cost figures were provided on the agenda.

Decisions during term (588)

Recorded while Katsenes was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

Voting record (292)

268 yes24 no

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Voted yesOct 19, 2026

Approval of October 5, 2026 Committee of the Whole Minutes

Voted yesOct 19, 2026

Commuter Lot Parking Kiosks: Equipment & Continued Maintenance

Voted yesOct 19, 2026

Commuter Parking System Software Upgrade

Voted yesOct 19, 2026

Municipal Community Beekeeping Apiary Pilot - Stellwagon Farm

Voted noOct 19, 2026

Dacra Speed Enforcement System

I think I'm more in favor of waiting until the law is very clear instead of being a beta test.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

I move to recommend to the Village Board adopting an Ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE AMENDING ORLAND PARK, IL CODE OF ORDINANCES: TITLE 5-112 DEVELOPMENT AND SUBDIVISION REQUIREMENT, CHAPTER G (PRIVATE

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

I move to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Committee of the Whole of September 21, 2026.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

I move to recommend to the Village Board approval of the Prior Debt Commitment Reduction (PDCR) initiative as a formal process for reviewing debt reduction and reporting progress to reduce prior commi

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

A motion was made by Trustee Milani, seconded by Trustee Nelson Katsenes, that this matter be ADJOURNED.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

I move to recommend to the Village Board adopting an Ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 6, CHAPTER 2 (NUISANCE) AND TITLE 9, CHAPTER 11 (ABANDONED, WRECKED, TOWING, IMPOUNDING VEHICLES) OF T

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

I move to recommend to the Village Board to approve participation in joint purchasing cooperative Omnia Partners pursuant to Contract #04-29 and authorize the approval and execution of a vendor contra

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

I move to recommend to the Village Board adopting an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8, CHAPTER 7, CIVIL EMERGENCIES AND DISASTERS AND TITLE 8, CHAPTER 5, MINORS, OF THE VILLAGE OF ORL

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

I move to consent the appointments by President Dodge of the following individuals to the Conservation and Sustainability Advisory Board: Maurya Orr Mary Chamberlain Bob Flynn

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

I move to recess to a Closed Executive Session for the purpose of discussion of a) discussion of the minutes of closed meetings; b) the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performances

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

I move to approve a contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $ 208,042.00 and as fully presented.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

I move to approve the minutes of the Board of Trustees Meeting of September 21, 2026.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

I move to approve the Accounts Payable September 22, 2026, through October 5, 2026, in the amount of $7,137,408.91.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

I move to PASS THE CONSENT AGENDA, including all the following items marked as having been adopted on the Consent Agenda.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

I move to approve and authorize the execution of a contract with Julie Parker Communications for Public Information Officer (PIO) Support Services at a cost not to exceed $49,050.00 and hourly rate of

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

Approval of September 21, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

Advisory Board Appointments

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

Accounts Payable Approval

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

Consent Agenda Passage

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

I move to approve a contract with Valdes Engineering Company (dba Valdes Architecture and Engineering) for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $28,000.00 and as fully presented.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

ADJOURNMENT: 8:03 P.M.

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

Public Information Officer Support Services

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

Village-Wide Comprehensive Neighborhood Traffic Safety Studies and Neighborhood Traffic Calming Manual

Voted yesOct 5, 2026

Green Space Drainage at Village Hall Design Engineering Contract Award

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

I move to approve the Plan Commission Recommended Action regarding Case Number 2026-0461, also known as the Consola Drive Plat of Consolidation; AND Approve the Plat of Consolidation prepared by Josep

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

I move to approve the minutes of the Board of Trustees Meeting of September 9, 2026.

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

I move to approve and authorize separate Temporary Employee Agreements for temporary facility project support position with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. and Farnsworth Group, Inc., in an amo

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

I move to approve the Plan Commission Recommended Action regarding Case Number 2026-0821 - Text Amendment - Land Development Code Section 5-112.H. Impact Fees; AND I move to adopt Ordinance 6156, enti

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

A motion was made by Trustee Lawler, seconded by Trustee M. L. Leafblad, to PASS THE CONSENT AGENDA, including all the following items marked as having been adopted on the Consent Agenda.

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

I move to approve the Plan Commission Recommended Motion regarding Case Number 2026-0636, also known as Development Petition for Site Plan, Landscape Plan, Building Elevations, and Variances for 15605

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

I move to approve the Accounts Payable September 9, 2026, through September 21, 2026, in the amount of $4,010,430.36.

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

I move to approve a contract with McGill Construction LLC in an amount not to exceed $242,651.30, as fully presented;

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

Adjournment motion

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

I move to adopt Ordinance 6157, entitled: AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING ORLAND PARK BUSINESS DISTRICT NO. 1 (DOWNTOWN ORLAND PARK BUSINESS DISTRICT).

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

I move to recommend to the Village Board adopting an Ordinance entitled: Ordinance Amending Title 6, Chapter 2 (Nuisance) and Title 9, Chapter 11 (Abandoned, Wrecked, Towing, Impounding Vehicles) of t

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

I move to recommend to the Village Board adopting an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8, CHAPTER 7, CIVIL EMERGENCIES AND DISASTERS AND TITLE 8, CHAPTER 5, MINORS, OF THE VILLAGE OF ORL

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

I move to recommend to the Village Board adopting an Ordinance entitled: Ordinance Amending Appendix B (Fine Schedule) of the Village of Orland Park Code of Ordinances.

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

I move to recommend to the Village Board adopting an Ordinance entitled: Ordinance Amending Title 7, Chapter 1 (Business License Administrative Regulations) Section 16 (Suspension, Revocation and Appe

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

I move to recommend to the Village Board to approve to authorize the approval and execution of a vendor contract for goods, supplies and services with Proline Fence of Joliet, IL for RFP #26-051 in th

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

I move to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Committee of the Whole of September 9, 2026.

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

I move to recommend to the VIllage Board approving the updated Village of Orland Park Capital Asset Policy as presented by staff.

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

I move to recommend to the Village Board approving a Budget Amendment #2, reflecting adjustments across multiple Village funds to align the FY2026 budget with updated grant awards, redevelopment finan

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

I move to recommend to the Village Board to approve the waiver of the competitive bid process and authorize the approval and execution of a sole source vendor contract with Dacra Adjudication Systems,

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

I move to recommend to the Village Board adopting an Ordinance Amending Appendix B to Ordinance No. 6079 - Fourth Amendment.

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

ADJOURNED

Voted yesSep 21, 2026

Approval of September 9, 2026 Committee of the Whole Minutes