This Committee is responsible for recommending public works related issues to the Village Board. 
This includes maintenance, operation and repair of streets, sewers, sewage treatment plants, water supply
and distribution systems and fire hydrants.  They work with staff to prepare a detailed annual budget for the department. 

Members:

Ken Elberson
William English
Patrick Ormsby
James Ruklic

Beautification Committee

Business Committee
 

This Committee promotes and encourages the Business Community within the Village.  This is achieved by meeting with the owners of businesses to discuss the various aspects of doing business in Olympia Fields.

Members:

Marvin Flewellen  
Hy Goldstein
Robin Lamont
Precious Luster
Susan Ormsby
Fred Sierzega

Community Relations
 

The Community Relations Commission assures that people working or living in the Village of Olympia Fields will do so free from discrimination due to race, color, religion, sex, handicap status, familial status or national origin.  The Commission also promotes the Village’s quality of life with emphasis on its diversity as a major strength.  It initiates activities, which facilitates cooperation, understanding and respect among neighbors and residents.  The Commission also serves as the Fair Housing Review Board for the Village.  The Community Relations Commission meets the first Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall.

Members:
 

Beve Sokol
Ernest Proulx
Joseph Martin
Lori Carolton-Jordan
Ethel Collier
Lionel Barnes
Beth Bongard
Toi Hutchinson
Trustee: Carolyn Gibson

The Plan Commission makes recommendations to the Village Board regarding all applications for development and re-development within the Village.  The Commission reviews requests for compliance with the Zoning Ordinance and considers the long-range impact of development.  It considers the appropriateness of a proposed land use utilizing the community’s future Land Use Map, the impact on traffic, density, project design and compatibility with surrounding properties.  The Plan Commission meets the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 in the Village Hall.

AGENDA for Nov. 27

Members:

This  Committee is responsible for seeing that the Village receives adequate police and fire protection service.  The Committee works closely with the Matteson Fire Department to ensure maximum fire protection at minimum cost to the Village.   The Committee makes recommendations to the Board regarding traffic and parking regulations. They work with staff to prepare a detailed annual budget for the department. 

Members:

Tim Bradford
Trevor Davis
Hy Goldstein
Precious Luster
Scott McEldowney
Mel Schneider
Frank Romweber

Homeowners Associations
 

The Village of  Olympia Fields has very active Homeowners Associations that work closely with the village to promote the quality of life that we have all learned to appreciate in Olympia Fields.

Arcadia

Edith Smith -President
Doris Meredith-Vice President
Claude Lee-Treasurer
 

Graymoor

Clyde Hammond –President
Ronald Stone- Vice President
 Alan Mogliner- Treasurer 
William Barrett
Ronald Stone
 

The Greens

Stoney Burke-President
Greg Lewandowski
Anthony Mace- Treasurer
Andre Jackson
Dorothea Merriweather
Jacqueline Lewis
 

The Greens - Town Homes

Robert Falconer-President
Charlotte Houran-Vice President
Narayana Srinivasan-Treasurer
Robert Moorehead
Jan Case
               

Lakes of Olympia

 Milton Rey- President 
 

Maynegaite

 Andrea Townson-President
Anthony Williams- Vice President
Paul Rodriguez- Treasurer
 

Olympia Fields East

Meetings are conducted at the Old Village Hall
on the 2nd Tuesday of the month
at 20701 Governors Highway.

Pat Collier - President
Susan Gatlin-Moroney - Vice President
Arthur Byrd - Treasurer
Charlene Gillam – Chair - Membership
Robert Waite – At Large
Peter van Colen - Chair - Communications
Ilene Waite  - Secretary
Larry Mullins -  Chair - Village Liaison
Jack Solomon - Co-Chair - Mediation
Norma Porter - Co-Chair – Mediation
Kelvin Oliver -  Co -Chair -Beautification
Barbara Watts – Co-Chair – Beautification
Thomas McNeal – At Large
Claude Spivey – Arts & Entertainment
Rochelle Hudson – At Large

Original Village Homeowners Association

Willett Hudson
Brenda Roland
Bob Nale
Jim Braden
 

Suburban Woods

Kevin Traynor-President
Larry Green- Vice President
Brad Hemmingway- Vice President
Pam Simpson-Treasurer
Jennifer Bumba
John Allen
 

Trails of Olympia Fields

Fred Patterson-President
Dr. Cornelius Knowles-Vice President
Julius Jackson
Sherrie Thornton
Cathy Williams
Fred Patterson
Mildred Holiday
 

Vienna Woods

Lee Meyers–President
Russ Seward
Damian Rajkovich
Elaine Shannon
 

Wysteria

Ernest Gibson- President
Gwen Bowen-Vice President
Vincent Ranieri
Matthew Sosnowski
Raymond Harris

Enhancement Organization
 

EOOF is an organization of insightful and dedicated members that promote their vision of Olympia Fields to be the number one community that successfully maintains diversity, has schools of excellence and influences public policy.  Volunteers regularly work with the schools to mentor students and create incentives for learning.  They actively promote the Village through candidate forums for all elections. 

The Enhancement Organization meets the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall.

Members:

Ernest Gibson - President
Sharon Bean
Helen Burleson
Charles Jackson
Michelle Simmons
Ernest Gibson
Richard Pozdol
Gerri Smothers
Beve Sokol
Willett Hudson
Craig Martin
Roy Schweinfurth
Gwen Bowen
Rex Brown
Calvin Tyler
Doris Meredith
James Wrightsell
Shirley Wrightsell

Finance Committee
 

The Finance Committee  makes  recommendations to the Village Board regarding the Fiscal Budget for all departments.

Members:

Henry Flock 
Greg Howard
John Kelly
Stanley King
Arthur Byrd
Willis Pennington

Human Resource Committee

The  Committee on Human Relations makes recommendations to the Village Board regarding all employment matters affecting Village employees. 

Members:

Ernie Gibson
Susan Moroney
Larry Mullins
Patrick Kelly
Adrienne Reick
Carl LaMarr

Zoning Board of Appeals
 

This Board makes recommendations to the Village Board on matters regarding the Village’s Zoning Ordinance.  It considers how a development complies with the Ordinance and its appropriate variances.  It reviews such item variances for building setbacks,  fence heights and oversized garages. 

Members:

Robert Holman
Greg Lewandowski
Michael Lewis
Marshall Meilach
James Owens
Andrea Townson

Sign Commission
 

The Sign Commission reviews and approves applications for signs within the Village.  They ensure that signs remain in conformance of Village codes.  Additionally, they make recommendations to the Village Board regarding amendments to sign regulations. 

The Sign Commission meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Village Hall.

Members:

Anita Healey
Jennifer Howard
Christopher Sneed
Geraldine Tyler
Shirley Wilborn

Police Pension Board
 

This Commission oversees  and  directs the investment of  funds held in this plan. 
It also approves eligibility into the plan and approves pensions to be paid to retirees or other qualified employees. 

Members:

Bruce Beauchamp
Brian Beauchamp
Henry Flock
Randall Hampton
Glenn Peterson