Village Board of Trustees
Regular MeetingLombard, IL · November 4, 2021
Minutes
Village of Lombard
Village Hall
255 East Wilson Ave.
Lombard, IL 60148
villageoflombard.org
Minutes
Thursday, November 4, 2021
6:00 PM
Village Hall Board Room
Village Board of Trustees
Village President Keith Giagnorio
Village Clerk Liz Brezinski
Trustees: Brian LaVaque, District One; Anthony Puccio, District Two;
Bernie Dudek, District Three; Andrew Honig, District Four;
Dan Militello, District Five; and Bob Bachner, District Six
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I. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
The regular meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of the
Village of Lombard held on Thursday, November 4, 2021 in the Board
Room of the Lombard Village Hall was called to order by Village
President Keith Giagnorio at 6:00 pm. Director of Public Works Carl
Goldsmith led the Pledge of Allegiance.
II. Roll Call
8 - Keith Giagnorio, Elizabeth Brezinski, Brian LaVaque, Anthony Puccio,
Bernie Dudek, Andrew Honig, Dan Militello, and Bob Bachner
Staff Present:
Village Manager Scott Niehaus
Director of Finance Tim Sexton
Director of Community Development Bill Heniff
Director of Public Works Carl Goldsmith
Chief of Police Roy Newton
Fire Chef Rick Sander
Assistant Village Manager Nicole Aranas
Village Attorney Tom Bayer
Assistant Village Attorney Jason Guisinger
Executive Coordinator Carol Bauer
III. Public Hearings
210334 FY 2022 Budget Public Hearing
A Public Hearing for the purpose of taking written and oral comments
from the public concerning the proposed Village of Lombard Annual
Budget for the Fiscal Year beginning January 1, 2022 and ending
December 31, 2022.
Village Attorney Tom Bayer opened the Public Hearing at 6:01 p.m. and
stated as follows:
1. The Public Hearing is in regard to the Village’s proposed January
1, 2022 to December 31, 2022 Budget.
2. The proposed Budget document has been available for inspection
at the Village Hall, and posted on the Village’s website, since
October 20, 2021.
3. Notice of the Budget Hearing was published in the Lombardian
newspaper on October 21, 2021.
4. The process for the Budget Hearing will be as follows:
A. Village Manager, Scott Niehaus, and Village Finance Director,
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Tim Sexton, will make a presentation relative to the proposed
Budget, as well as a presentation relative to the proposed tax
levy for 2021.
B. After the presentation is complete, the public will be allowed to
make any comments, or ask and questions, relative to the
proposed Budget.
C. After the members of the public have made their comments
and asked their questions, the members of the Village Board
will be allowed to make any comments or ask any questions,
relative to the proposed Budget.
D. Finally, once all comments have been made, and all questions
have been asked, the Village President will ask for a motion to
close the Public Hearing.
Village Attorney Tom Bayer then turned the Budget Hearing over to the
Village Manager and the Finance Director.
Village Manager Scott Niehaus provided an overview as follows: thanked
the Finance Committee members, Village Board and staff for their work
in preparing the proposed budget; will review the following:
budget objectives, multi-year financial forecast assumptions, 2022
budget overview, General Fund (unrestricted and uncommitted)
operating budget, top 10 General Fund 2022 revenues and top 5
expenses; Hotel/Motel Tax Fund, Water & Sewer (W&S) Fund operating
budget; budget prepared based on 0% growth in revenue assumptions
and 3% in expense assumptions; total budget of $104,563,250 with
overall expenditures to total $98,384,642.
Director of Finance Tim Sexton provided an overview as follows:
reviewed the top ten General Fund 2022 revenues, the top five General
Fund 2022 expenses, the Hotel/Motel Tax Fund, the Water & Sewer
(W&S) Fund operating budget.
Village Manager Scott Niehaus provided closing comments including the
Village will need to remain watchful and flexible to respond to
circumstances beyond the Village's control such as the possible
downturn in the general economy as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic
and impacts from the State of Illinois as it works to address its financial
issues. As the Village moves forward, we will continue to balance
services with available resources.
The Finance & Administration Committee, at their October 25, 2021
meeting, unanimously recommended the Village Board approve the
proposed 2022 budget. The ordinance is listed on the agenda on
Separate Action with a second reading to be held on November 18,
2021. The budget is on the Village website and residents can also view
the budget at the Village Hall, or meet with staff if they have questions.
Director of Finance Tim Sexton provided the following overview: the
Village is able to raise property taxes each year by the lessor of 5% or
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Consumer Price Index plus new growth without a referendum; the Village
proposes a 3.74% increase for the 2021 property tax which translates to
an increase of approximately $7.30 for the owner of a $300,000 home;
reviewed the communications schedule relative to the tax levy and
budget.
The Finance & Administration Committee at their September 13, 2021
meeting voted unanimously to recommend the proposed statutorily
permissible 2021 tax levy to the President and Board of Trustees. The
ordinance is listed on the agenda on Separate Action with a second
reading to be held on November 18, 2021.
Village Attorney Tom Bayer asked if the Village Board had any questions
relative to the proposed tax levy and proposed budget.
Director of Finance Tim Sexton responded to a question from Trustee
Bernie Dudek relative to the Hotel/Motel Tax and its uses.
Village Attorney Tom Bayer asked if the audience had any questions
relative to the proposed tax levy and proposed budget.
There were no questions.
A motion was made by Trustee Andrew Honig and seconded by Trustee
Anthony Puccio that the Public Hearing relative to the FY 2022 Budget be
adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
Ayes: LaVaque, Puccio, Dudek, Honig, Militello and Bachner
Nays: None
Motion Carried
IV. Public Participation
210346 Presentation - Beth Marchetti, DuPage Convention & Visitors
Bureau
Beth Marchetti, Executive Director of the DuPage Convention & Visitors
Bureau, provided a Power Point overview as follows:
DCVB founded in 1985, and certified in 1987; Village of Lombard and
DCVB partnership formed in the early 1990's; the Village pledges annual
support of local hotel tax to match state grants; Village issues promissory
note for the DCVB state grant application; DuPage Sports Commission
founded in 2019 and received 43 sports leads in FY 22; the Intelligentsia
Cup Lombard Cycling Class was held in 2019 and 2021; and resulted in
321 room nights in Lombard, 472 athletes from around the world, 3 of 9
days in DuPage County, and 123 family riders; downtown businesses
reported positive economic impact as a result of race; the USA Cycling
Cyclocross National Championship 2021 is scheduled to take place
December 7th thru 12th at Cantigny Park; Grant programs FY 22-24:(1)
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highly utilized by Lombard hotels; (2) 20,337 room nights on the books -
supported by grant applications; (3) $19 million in estimated economic
impact; (4) $58,110 investment, split between DCVB and Village of
Lombard; (5) positive sign for recovery despite industry forecast;
highlighted the importance of Chicagoland tourism; reviewed ARPA's aid
to tourism while Illinois hotels saw revenue fall $2.4 billion or 80%;
Lombard will hold a tourism meeting and a new hotel meeting in January;
thanked the Village of Lombard for their continued support.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Village President Keith Giagnorio reminded everyone there was a
three-minute limit for each person to speak during Public Participation.
Village Clerk Liz Brezinski read e-mail comments that had been
submitted in support of Prairie Food Co-Op from Sarah Campagna,
Roxanna and Andy Hayes and Tom Novickas.
The following residents spoke in support of Prairie Food Co-Op: Melissa
Gonzalez; Jeff Gahris; Emily Shultz; Kate Pierson; Jerry Nash; Liz
Chaplin; Audrey Schuurmann; Gerry Haptas; Jessica Stratton; and
Megan Harte (architect of record).
Trustee Anthony Puccio noted that the Village has helped Prairie Food
Co-Op and is supporting PFC.
V. Approval of Minutes
A motion was made by Trustee Andrew Honig, seconded by Trustee Anthony
Puccio, that the minutes of the regular meeting of October 21, 2021 be
approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Brian LaVaque, Anthony Puccio, Bernie Dudek, Andrew Honig, Dan
Militello, and Bob Bachner
VI. Committee Reports
Community Promotion & Tourism - Trustee Bernie Dudek, Chairperson
Trustee Bernie Dudek, Chairperson of the Community Promotion &
Tourism Committee, reported the following:
The Community Promotion and Tourism Committee met this past
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Tuesday.
We welcomed new committee member Gail Kankovsky and we are
looking forward to having our other two new members join us next month.
We are finally at full strength!
Staff presented the committee with an update on the Hotel/Motel tax fund
budget for 2022. I won’t rehash those specifics since we just held the
Budget Public Hearing, but we are excited to hopefully replenish those
reserves.
The Committee also continued discussion on the use of ARPA funds to
create a grant funding program for hotels. A meeting with local hotels will
be scheduled through the DuPage County Convention and Visitors
Bureau to solicit their feedback and needs relative to possible grant
funding.
Finally, the committee discussed the 2022 Local Tourism Grant program
in preparation for review of applications in the first quarter of 2022.
Deadlines to submit proposals for 2022 Tourism Grants is December
10, 2021, so anyone thinking of applying should start typing now!
Community Relations Committee - Trustee Dan Militello, Chairperson
No report
Economic/Community Development Committee - Trustee Anthony Puccio,
Chairperson
No report
Finance & Administration Committee, Trustee Andrew Honig, Chairperson
No report
Public Safety & Transportation Committee - Trustee Brian LaVaque Chairperson
Trustee Brian LaVaque, Chairperson of the Public Safety &
Transportation Committee, reported the following:
the committee met on November 3rd; welcomed new member; staff
reviewed a proposal relative to stop sign highlighting and visibility; the
committee reviewed a request for stop signs at Church and Morris; the
Fire Department and Police Departments provided monthly reports to the
committee.
Public Works & Environmental Concerns Committee - Trustee Bob Bachner,
Chairperson
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No report
Board of Local Improvements - Trustee Bob Bachner, President
No report
Lombard Historic Preservation Commission - Village Clerk Liz Brezinski
No report
VII. Village Manager/Village Board/Village Clerk Comments
Trustee Bernie Dudek reported that he attended the Citizen Public
Works Academy. He stated the academy was very informative and
provided those participants with a lot of background information on the
work that is performed by our Public Works staff each and every day. He
noted that Police, Fire and Public Works Departments hold citizen
academies. A ceremony was held tonight before the Village Board
meeting for the graduates of the academy. He thanked the Public Works
staff.
Village Clerk Liz Brezinski read the following announcements:
The Lombard Christmas Mart is Saturday, November 6th from 9:00 am
to 2:00 pm. Participants include churches on Maple from Elizabeth to
Main Street as well as the Lombard Historical Society Museum/Gift
Shop. Start your holiday shopping early from an assortment of arts,
crafts, holiday foods, vintage items and gifts.
The November 10th Blood Drive honors our Veterans and thanks them
for their service to our country, as well as recognizes Village President
Bill Mueller. The Blood Drive will be at Yorktown Center from 8:00 am to
1:00 pm and at the First Church, 220 S. Main Street from 1:30 pm to
7:00 pm. With the upcoming holiday season approaching, donating
blood is yet another way to give and help save a life. Donating blood is
safe, simple and saves lives. Be a hero, donate blood.
The Veterans Day Ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, November 11th
beginning at 11:00 am and will be held at the Lombard Common Park
Sunken Garden. Please join us as we honor our Veterans who have
unselfishly placed their lives on the line to protect our country’s freedom.
For additional information on these events, please check the Village
website at www.villageoflombard.org.
VIII Consent Agenda
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Payroll/Accounts Payable
A. 210332 Approval of Accounts Payable
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For the period ending October 22, 2021 in the amount of $785,827.18.
This Payroll/Accounts Payable was approved on the Consent Agenda
B. 210343 Approval of Village Payroll
For the period ending October 23, 2021 in the amount of $846,070.61.
This Payroll/Accounts Payable was approved on the Consent Agenda
C. 210344 Approval of Accounts Payable
For the period ending October 29, 2021 in the amount of $1,570.978.34.
This Payroll/Accounts Payable was approved on the Consent Agenda
Ordinances on First Reading (Waiver of First Requested)
D. 210147 Text Amendments to Title III, Chapter 36 Section 36.30 of the
Lombard Village Code: Downtown Area Improvement and
Renovation Grant Program
The Economic & Community Development Committee submits its
recommendation to approve amendments to Section 36.30 of the
Lombard Village Code in regard to the Downtown Area Improvement and
Renovation Grant Program. The proposed amendments addresses fund
dispersals as well as policy changes that clarify funding limitations for
multiple tenant buildings.
This Ordinance was waived of first reading and passed on second reading with
suspension of the rules on the Consent Agenda
Enactment No: Ordinance 7993
E. 210341 Amending Title XI, Chapter 112, Section 112.13(A) of the Lombard
Village Code - Alcoholic Beverages
Ordinance decreasing the number of authorized liquor licenses in the
Class "C" liquor license category by one to reflect Louisiana Crab Shack
no longer conducting business at 275 West Roosevelt Road. (DISTRICT #2)
This Ordinance was waived of first reading and passed on second reading with
suspension of the rules on the Consent Agenda
Enactment No: Ordinance 7994
F. 210342 Amending Title XI, Chapter 121, Section 121.03(A)(2) of the
Lombard Village Code - Public Passenger Licenses
Ordinance decreasing the number of Public Passenger Licenses from
four (4) to three (3) to accommodate the non-renewal of the license held
by 303 Taxi, LLC d/b/a 303 Taxi located at 5200 N. Otto Avenue,
Chicago, IL.
This Ordinance was waived of first reading and passed on second reading with
suspension of the rules on the Consent Agenda
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Enactment No: Ordinance 7995
F-2. 210349 Village Equipment to be Declared Surplus
Ordinance approving the request of the Police Department to sell and/or
dispose of surplus equipment as more specifically detailed in Exhibit "A"
attached to the ordinance, to be sold at auction, sold for scrap, or
recycled as these items have extended beyond their useful life or are
obsolete to include: seven (7) Hon cubicles with desks and Hon cabinets
and eleven (11) office chairs (variable manufacturers/no serial numbers
or models). These items to be sold at auction.
This Ordinance was waived of first reading and passed on second reading with
suspension of the rules on the Consent Agenda
Enactment No: Ordinance 7996
Other Ordinances on First Reading
G. 210316 Text Amendments to Title XI, Chapter 110, Sections 110.40 and
110.60 of Lombard Village Code: Temporary Events
The Economic & Community Development Committee submits its
recommendation to approve text amendments to Sections 110.40 and
110.60 of the Lombard Village Code that addresses carnival permit fees,
time periods for on-premises and off-premises events, and edits for
clarity that memorialize the review and approval process for temporary
events.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the Consent Agenda
Enactment No: Ordinance 8007
Ordinances on Second Reading
H. 210321 Text Amendments to Title XV, Chapter 150 (Building Code),
Section 150.35 of the Lombard Village Code Pertaining to
Accessory Structures
The Board of Building Appeals (BOBA) recommends that the Village
Board approve amendments to Section 150.035 of the Lombard Village
Code which will:
1. Clarify permit exceptions for sheds;
2. Add a definition for “Structure, Attached”;
3. Amend foundation structural requirements for garages, carports
and sheds;
4. Amend service door requirements for garages and sheds;
5. Amend electrical light switch requirements for garages; and
6. Add plumbing limitations beyond principal dwelling units.
(DISTRICTS - ALL)
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda
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Enactment No: Ordinance 7997
I. 210240 PC 21-22: Text Amendments to Chapter 155 (Zoning Code) of the
Lombard Village Code - Accessory Structures and Garages
The Plan Commission submits its recommendation to approve the
following text amendments to Chapter 155 - (Zoning Code) of the
Lombard Village Code:
1. Amend Section 155.802 - Rules and definitions, as it relates to
definitions for the terms “Building, detached”, “Garage,
private”, and “Shed”;
2. Amend Section 155.210 - Accessory uses, activities,
buildings, and structures, as it relates to bulk requirements for
sheds, detached garages, and other accessory structures; and
3. Amend Section 155.222 - Attached garage requirements, as it
relates to requirements for attached garages projecting in front
of detached single-family dwellings.
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda
Enactment No: Ordinance 7998
J. 210277 PC 21-23; Text Amendments to Chapter 154 (Subdivision and
Development Code) of the Lombard Village Code
The Plan Commission submits its recommendation to approve the
comprehensive text amendments to Chapter 154 (the Subdivision and
Development Code) of the Lombard Village Code, and any other relevant
sections for clarity and consistency. Said section and subsection
amendments, include, the following:
1. 154.203 (C)(1) - amending process requirements for
pre-application meetings, plat approvals and the administrative
plat and final plat approval.
2. 154.203 (D)(4) and 154.507 amend and add language stating that
public dedications, stormwater detention and/or Best
Management Practices improvements comply with Village Code.
3. 154.203 (E)(2), (4), (5), (6) and (7) - establishing that all variations
to Chapter 154 of the Village Code must go before the Plan
Commission for a public hearing prior to Village Board
consideration.
4. 154.203(F) - striking the procedures for vacations of public
rights-of-way, as the provisions are addressed within Chapter 97
of the Village Code.
5. 154.203(G) - adding procedures associated with Plats of
Easement Abrogation.
6. 154.203 (I) - clarifying the process for text amendments to Chapter
154 of the Village Code.
7. 154.203 (L) - removal of conflicts within the fees section and
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Section 36.21(J) of the Village Code.
8. 154.303 (D)(2)(b) - removing the sidewalk requirement for the
adjacent side of the public right-of-way for Minor Plats of
Subdivision
9. 154.305 and 154.703 - amending the definition of Minor
Development
10. 154.305 (D)(1) - clarifying and amending the requirements for
public improvements for unimproved, underimproved and
improved rights of way for Minor Development
11. 154.306 and 154.703 - amending the definition of Major
Development
12. 154.306 (D) - clarifying and amending the requirements for public
improvements for unimproved, underimproved and improved
rights- of- way for Major Development
13. 154.307 - amending the recapture agreement provisions
14. 154.403 (B) - amending the preliminary engineering requirements
for engineering plan submittals
15. 154.404 (E)(8) - striking the fire hydrant marker provisions
16. 154.405 (D) - striking the sanitary sewer connection requirements
that conflict with Chapter 50 of the Village Code
17. 154.405 (F) - adding Flagg Creek Water Reclamation District
references
18. 154.406 (D) - adding language stating that the Village does not
have an obligation to undertake maintenance and repair activities
for private detention facilities
19. 154.407 (C)(2) - striking sidewalk stamping requirements
20. 154.407 (D), 154.503 (A), and 154.511 - adding references to the
Complete Streets Policy
21. 154.407 (I)(1) - clarifying the street names and traffic sign
provisions
22. 154.408 (B) - amending the jurisdictions pertaining to erosion
control
23. 154.409 (B) - clarifying the parkway sod requirements
24. 154.410 (A) - clarifying the utility location requirements within
easements
25. 154.501 (H) - adding references to the County Stormwater and
Floodplain Ordinance and federal regulations
26. 154.504 (A) - amending the public sidewalk slope requirements
27. 154.505 (B)(1) - striking the block width requirements
28. 154.506 (E) - adding staff engineering review provisions for lots
29. 154.506 (F) - striking the avoidance of right angles provision for
lots
30. 154.507 (D) - amending the outlot frontage width provisions and
striking the rectangular design reference
31. 154.509 - striking the regulations abutting railroads and
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expressways
32. 154.512 (A)(1)(a) and (b) - adding references to easement width
requirements
33. 154.512 (C) - striking the clear sight easement provisions, as the
provisions are addressed within Chapters 153 and 155 of the
Village Code
34. 154.513 - amending and striking the monument and marker
provisions to reference State Statutes
35. 154.602 (C) - clarifying the approval entity for development
agreements
36. 154.602 (D)(3)(c) - clarifying the policies pertaining to vertical
construction in construction schedules
37. 154.602 (D)(3)(f) and (g) - adding references to sanitary sewer
and public right-of-way completion activities prior to construction
start for permanent structures
38. 154.602 (E)(2) - striking the administrative plat development
agreement references
39. 154.605 (C) - amending the language confirming association
obligations
40. 154.606 (D)(3)(c) - adding the ability for the Village to undertake
Environmental Audit review at the developer's cost
41. 154.701 (E) - striking gender references
42. 154.703 - add, delete or modify definitions of Best Management
Practices (BMPs); Clear sight easement; Development, major;
Development, minor; Improvement, public; Lot; NIPC; Certificate
of Occupancy/ Zoning Certificate; Planned Development;
Expressway; Village Engineer; and Zoning Lot. (DISTRICTS -
ALL)
This Ordinance was passed on second reading on the Consent Agenda
Enactment No: Ordinance 7999
Resolutions
K. 210308 Intergovernmental Agreement - Carriage House Addition Project
Funding
Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Village of
Lombard and the Lombard Historical Society relative to the funding of the
construction of the Carriage House Addition Project. The Historical
Society received a State of Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Public Museum Capital Grant in the amount of $750,000 for the
construction of the addition. (DISTRICT #1)
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Agenda
Enactment No: R 37-21
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Other Matters
L. 210309 Carriage House Addition
Award of a contract to Action One Construction, Inc., the lowest
responsible bidder of three (3) bids received, in the base amount of
$772,000.00. The funding of the project comes from an IDNR Public
Museum grant in the amount of $750,000.00. (DISTRICT #1)
The regular meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of the
Village of Lombard held on Thursday, November 4, 2021 in the Board
Room of the Lombard Village Hall was called to order at 6:00pm by
Village President Keith Giagnorio. Director of Public Works Carl
Goldsmith led the Pledge of Allegiance.
This Bid was approved on the Consent Agenda
M. 210333 2022 Maintenance of Traffic Signal Equipment
Request for a waiver of bids and award of a contract to Meade Inc. in the
amount of $191,000.00. This contract represents the first year of a
two-year joint bid extension with DuPage County Department of
Transportation. (DISTRICTS - ALL)
This Bid was approved on the Consent Agenda
N. 210335 Parkway Tree Pruning and Demand Trimming/Cabling
Award of a contract to D Ryan Tree and Landscape LLC, the lowest
responsible bidder of four (4) bids received, in the amount of $78,947.90.
This is a one-year contract with two one-year renewal options upon
mutual agreement. (DISTRICTS - ALL)
This Bid was approved on the Consent Agenda
O. 210318 Grant Application Assistance Policy
The Economic & Community Development Committee submits its
recommendation to approve the proposed Board Policy establishing a
process for Village staff assistance for selected grant applications for
government funding of projects as business activity.
This Request was approved on the Consent Agenda
P. 210345 DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau - Financial Commitment
Request from the DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau affirming the
Village's commitment of 25% of one of the occupancy tax points of the
annual collected hotel/motel tax for Fiscal Year 2022 for use by the
DuPage Convention and Visitor's Bureau.
This Request was approved on the Consent Agenda
Q. 210330 Appointment - Community Promotion & Tourism Committee
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Request for concurrence of the Village Board in the appointment of Amy
LeBeau to the Community Promotion & Tourism Committee for a
two-year term to May 2023.
This Appointment was approved on the Consent Agenda
R. 210336 Re-appointments - Finance & Administration Committee
Request for concurrence of the Village board in the re-appointments of
Mary Cation, Jim Hogan, David Cain, Jr., Dan Hartweg, Jay Tovian,
Ambareen Ahmed, Randy King and Michael Himmes to the Finance &
Administration Committee for two-year terms to May 2023.
This Appointment was approved on the Consent Agenda
S. 210337 Re-appointments - Economic & Community Development
Committee
Request for the concurrence of the Village Board in the re-appointment of
Dennis McNicholas, Patrick Kennedy, Garrick Nielsen, Matthew Pike,
Paula Dillon, Lane Vant Hoff, Gregory Ladle, and Alan Bennett to the
Economic & Community Development Committee for two year terms to
May 2023.
This Appointment was approved on the Consent Agenda
T. 210338 Appointments and Re-appointments - Community Relations
Committee
Request for concurrence of the Village Board in the appointment of
Keveria Lezza and Amanda Rosengren and the re-appointment of Pam
Bedard, Sharon Vish, Ahmed Ali, Barbara Ware, Gladys Piper, Michael
Ledonne, and to the Community Relations Committee for two year terms
to May 2023.
This Appointment was approved on the Consent Agenda
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Trustee Anthony Puccio, seconded by Trustee Brian
LaVaque, to Approve the Consent Agenda The motion carried by the following
vote
Aye: 6- Brian LaVaque, Anthony Puccio, Bernie Dudek, Andrew Honig, Dan
Militello, and Bob Bachner
IX. Items for Separate Action
Ordinances on First Reading (Waiver of First Requested)
Other Ordinances on First Reading
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A. 210317 Ordinance Providing for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the
Fiscal Year beginning January 1, 2021 and ending December 31,
2021 for the Village of Lombard
Providing for the levy and assessment of taxes for the fiscal year
beginning January 1, 2021 and ending December 31, 2021 in the amount
of Ten Million Seven Hundred Twenty Eight Thousand Four Hundred Forty
Dollars ($10,728,440). For the owner of a $300,000 house, the increase
will be approximately $7.30. The Finance and Administration Committee
voted unanimously to recommend the statutorily permissible 2021 tax levy
to the President and the Board of Trustees.
A motion was made by Trustee Andrew Honig, seconded by Trustee Bernie
Dudek, that the Ordinance Providing for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for
the Fiscal Year beginning January 1, 2021 and ending December 31, 2021 for
the Village of Lombard be passed on first reading. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 6- Brian LaVaque, Anthony Puccio, Bernie Dudek, Andrew Honig, Dan
Militello, and Bob Bachner
Enactment No: Ordinance 8008
B. 210293 Budget Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2022
Ordinance adopting the FY 2022 Annual Budget for the Village of
Lombard in the amount of $98,384,642.
A motion was made by Trustee Dan Militello, seconded by Trustee Brian
LaVaque, that the Budget Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2022 be passed on first
reading. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Brian LaVaque, Anthony Puccio, Bernie Dudek, Andrew Honig, Dan
Militello, and Bob Bachner
Enactment No: Ordinance 8009
Ordinances on Second Reading
Resolutions
Other Matters
X. Agenda Items for Discussion
XI. Executive Session
A motion was made by Trustee Andrew Honig, seconded by Trustee Bob
Bachner, that the regular meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of the
Village of Lombard held on Thursday, November 4, 2021 in the Board Room of
the Lombard Village Hall be recessed to Executive Session at 7:30 p.m. for the
purpose of discussion of Acquisition of Real Property. The motion carried by
the following vote:
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Aye: 6- Brian LaVaque, Anthony Puccio, Bernie Dudek, Andrew Honig, Dan
Militello, and Bob Bachner
XII. Reconvene
The recessed regular meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of
the Village of Lombard held on Thursday, November 4, 2021 in the
Board Room of the Lombard Village Hall was called to order by Village
President Keith Giagnorio at 7:53 pm.
8 - Keith Giagnorio, Elizabeth Brezinski, Brian LaVaque, Anthony Puccio,
Bernie Dudek, Andrew Honig, Dan Militello, and Bob Bachner
XIII Adjournment
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A motion was made by Trustee Dan Militello, seconded by Trustee Andrew
Honig, that the regular meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of the
Village of Lombard held on Thursday, November 4, 2021 in the Board Room of
the Lombard Village Hall be adjourned at 7:54 p.m. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 6- Brian LaVaque, Anthony Puccio, Bernie Dudek, Andrew Honig, Dan
Militello, and Bob Bachner
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Agenda
Village of Lombard
Village Hall
255 East Wilson Ave.
Lombard, IL 60148
villageoflombard.org
Meeting Agenda
Thursday, November 4, 2021
6:00 PM
Revised November 2, 2021
Village Hall Board Room
Village Board of Trustees
Village President Keith Giagnorio
Village Clerk Liz Brezinski
Trustees: Brian LaVaque, District One; Anthony Puccio, District Two;
Bernie Dudek, District Three; Andrew Honig, District Four;
Dan Militello, District Five; and Bob Bachner, District Six
Village Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda November 4, 2021
I. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
II. Roll Call
III. Public Hearings
210334 FY 2022 Budget Public Hearing
A Public Hearing for the purpose of taking written and oral comments from
the public concerning the proposed Village of Lombard Annual Budget for
the Fiscal Year beginning January 1, 2022 and ending December 31,
2022.
IV. Public Participation
210346 Presentation - Beth Marchetti, DuPage Convention & Visitors
Bureau
V. Approval of Minutes
Minutes of October 21, 2021
VI. Committee Reports
Community Promotion & Tourism - Trustee Bernie Dudek, Chairperson
Community Relations Committee - Trustee Dan Militello, Chairperson
Economic/Community Development Committee - Trustee Anthony Puccio, Chairperson
Finance & Administration Committee, Trustee Andrew Honig, Chairperson
Public Safety & Transportation Committee - Trustee Brian LaVaque Chairperson
Public Works & Environmental Concerns Committee - Trustee Bob Bachner,
Chairperson
Board of Local Improvements - Trustee Bob Bachner, President
Lombard Historic Preservation Commission - Village Clerk Liz Brezinski
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VII. Village Manager/Village Board/Village Clerk Comments
VIII. Consent Agenda
Payroll/Accounts Payable
A. 210332 Approval of Accounts Payable
For the period ending October 22, 2021 in the amount of $785,827.18.
B. 210343 Approval of Village Payroll
For the period ending October 23, 2021 in the amount of $846,070.61.
C. 210344 Approval of Accounts Payable
For the period ending October 29, 2021 in the amount of $1,570.978.34.
Ordinances on First Reading (Waiver of First Requested)
D. 210147 Text Amendments to Title III, Chapter 36 Section 36.30 of the
Lombard Village Code: Downtown Area Improvement and
Renovation Grant Program
The Economic & Community Development Committee submits its
recommendation to approve amendments to Section 36.30 of the
Lombard Village Code in regard to the Downtown Area Improvement and
Renovation Grant Program. The proposed amendments addresses fund
dispersals as well as policy changes that clarify funding limitations for
multiple tenant buildings.
Legislative History
10/11/21 Economic & Community approve as amended
Development Committee
E. 210341 Amending Title XI, Chapter 112, Section 112.13(A) of the Lombard
Village Code - Alcoholic Beverages
Ordinance decreasing the number of authorized liquor licenses in the
Class "C" liquor license category by one to reflect Louisiana Crab Shack
no longer conducting business at 275 West Roosevelt Road. (DISTRICT #2)
F. 210342 Amending Title XI, Chapter 121, Section 121.03(A)(2) of the Lombard
Village Code - Public Passenger Licenses
Ordinance decreasing the number of Public Passenger Licenses from four
(4) to three (3) to accommodate the non-renewal of the license held by 303
Taxi, LLC d/b/a 303 Taxi located at 5200 N. Otto Avenue, Chicago, IL.
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F-2. 210349 Village Equipment to be Declared Surplus
Ordinance approving the request of the Police Department to sell and/or
dispose of surplus equipment as more specifically detailed in Exhibit "A"
attached to the ordinance, to be sold at auction, sold for scrap, or recycled
as these items have extended beyond their useful life or are obsolete to
include: seven (7) Hon cubicles with desks and Hon cabinets and eleven
(11) office chairs (variable manufacturers/no serial numbers or models).
These items to be sold at auction.
Other Ordinances on First Reading
G. 210316 Text Amendments to Title XI, Chapter 110, Sections 110.40 and
110.60 of Lombard Village Code: Temporary Events
The Economic & Community Development Committee submits its
recommendation to approve text amendments to Sections 110.40 and
110.60 of the Lombard Village Code that addresses carnival permit fees,
time periods for on-premises and off-premises events, and edits for clarity
that memorialize the review and approval process for temporary events.
Legislative History
10/11/21 Economic & Community Recommended to the Board of Trustees with
Development Committee condition(s)
Ordinances on Second Reading
H. 210321 Text Amendments to Title XV, Chapter 150 (Building Code), Section
150.35 of the Lombard Village Code Pertaining to Accessory
Structures
The Board of Building Appeals (BOBA) recommends that the Village
Board approve amendments to Section 150.035 of the Lombard Village
Code which will:
1. Clarify permit exceptions for sheds;
2. Add a definition for “Structure, Attached”;
3. Amend foundation structural requirements for garages, carports and
sheds;
4. Amend service door requirements for garages and sheds;
5. Amend electrical light switch requirements for garages; and
6. Add plumbing limitations beyond principal dwelling units.
(DISTRICTS - ALL)
Legislative History
10/21/21 Village Board of Trustees passed on first reading
I. 210240 PC 21-22: Text Amendments to Chapter 155 (Zoning Code) of the
Lombard Village Code - Accessory Structures and Garages
The Plan Commission submits its recommendation to approve the
following text amendments to Chapter 155 - (Zoning Code) of the Lombard
Village Code:
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1. Amend Section 155.802 - Rules and definitions, as it relates to
definitions for the terms “Building, detached”, “Garage, private”,
and “Shed”;
2. Amend Section 155.210 - Accessory uses, activities, buildings,
and structures, as it relates to bulk requirements for sheds,
detached garages, and other accessory structures; and
3. Amend Section 155.222 - Attached garage requirements, as it
relates to requirements for attached garages projecting in front
of detached single-family dwellings.
Legislative History
8/4/21 Board of Building Appeals recommended to the Corporate Authorities
for approval
9/20/21 Plan Commission recommend to the Corporate Authorities for
approval with conditions
10/21/21 Village Board of Trustees passed on first reading
J. 210277 PC 21-23; Text Amendments to Chapter 154 (Subdivision and
Development Code) of the Lombard Village Code
The Plan Commission submits its recommendation to approve the
comprehensive text amendments to Chapter 154 (the Subdivision and
Development Code) of the Lombard Village Code, and any other relevant
sections for clarity and consistency. Said section and subsection
amendments, include, the following:
1. 154.203 (C)(1) - amending process requirements for
pre-application meetings, plat approvals and the administrative plat
and final plat approval.
2. 154.203 (D)(4) and 154.507 amend and add language stating that
public dedications, stormwater detention and/or Best Management
Practices improvements comply with Village Code.
3. 154.203 (E)(2), (4), (5), (6) and (7) - establishing that all variations
to Chapter 154 of the Village Code must go before the Plan
Commission for a public hearing prior to Village Board
consideration.
4. 154.203(F) - striking the procedures for vacations of public
rights-of-way, as the provisions are addressed within Chapter 97 of
the Village Code.
5. 154.203(G) - adding procedures associated with Plats of Easement
Abrogation.
6. 154.203 (I) - clarifying the process for text amendments to Chapter
154 of the Village Code.
7. 154.203 (L) - removal of conflicts within the fees section and
Section 36.21(J) of the Village Code.
8. 154.303 (D)(2)(b) - removing the sidewalk requirement for the
adjacent side of the public right-of-way for Minor Plats of
Subdivision
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9. 154.305 and 154.703 - amending the definition of Minor
Development
10. 154.305 (D)(1) - clarifying and amending the requirements for public
improvements for unimproved, underimproved and improved rights
of way for Minor Development
11. 154.306 and 154.703 - amending the definition of Major
Development
12. 154.306 (D) - clarifying and amending the requirements for public
improvements for unimproved, underimproved and improved rights-
of- way for Major Development
13. 154.307 - amending the recapture agreement provisions
14. 154.403 (B) - amending the preliminary engineering requirements
for engineering plan submittals
15. 154.404 (E)(8) - striking the fire hydrant marker provisions
16. 154.405 (D) - striking the sanitary sewer connection requirements
that conflict with Chapter 50 of the Village Code
17. 154.405 (F) - adding Flagg Creek Water Reclamation District
references
18. 154.406 (D) - adding language stating that the Village does not
have an obligation to undertake maintenance and repair activities
for private detention facilities
19. 154.407 (C)(2) - striking sidewalk stamping requirements
20. 154.407 (D), 154.503 (A), and 154.511 - adding references to the
Complete Streets Policy
21. 154.407 (I)(1) - clarifying the street names and traffic sign provisions
22. 154.408 (B) - amending the jurisdictions pertaining to erosion
control
23. 154.409 (B) - clarifying the parkway sod requirements
24. 154.410 (A) - clarifying the utility location requirements within
easements
25. 154.501 (H) - adding references to the County Stormwater and
Floodplain Ordinance and federal regulations
26. 154.504 (A) - amending the public sidewalk slope requirements
27. 154.505 (B)(1) - striking the block width requirements
28. 154.506 (E) - adding staff engineering review provisions for lots
29. 154.506 (F) - striking the avoidance of right angles provision for lots
30. 154.507 (D) - amending the outlot frontage width provisions and
striking the rectangular design reference
31. 154.509 - striking the regulations abutting railroads and
expressways
32. 154.512 (A)(1)(a) and (b) - adding references to easement width
requirements
33. 154.512 (C) - striking the clear sight easement provisions, as the
provisions are addressed within Chapters 153 and 155 of the
Village Code
34. 154.513 - amending and striking the monument and marker
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provisions to reference State Statutes
35. 154.602 (C) - clarifying the approval entity for development
agreements
36. 154.602 (D)(3)(c) - clarifying the policies pertaining to vertical
construction in construction schedules
37. 154.602 (D)(3)(f) and (g) - adding references to sanitary sewer and
public right-of-way completion activities prior to construction start for
permanent structures
38. 154.602 (E)(2) - striking the administrative plat development
agreement references
39. 154.605 (C) - amending the language confirming association
obligations
40. 154.606 (D)(3)(c) - adding the ability for the Village to undertake
Environmental Audit review at the developer's cost
41. 154.701 (E) - striking gender references
42. 154.703 - add, delete or modify definitions of Best Management
Practices (BMPs); Clear sight easement; Development, major;
Development, minor; Improvement, public; Lot; NIPC; Certificate of
Occupancy/ Zoning Certificate; Planned Development; Expressway;
Village Engineer; and Zoning Lot. (DISTRICTS - ALL)
Legislative History
9/20/21 Plan Commission Recommend for approval to the Corporate
Authorities
10/21/21 Village Board of Trustees passed on first reading
Resolutions
K. 210308 Intergovernmental Agreement - Carriage House Addition Project
Funding
Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Village of
Lombard and the Lombard Historical Society relative to the funding of the
construction of the Carriage House Addition Project. The Historical Society
received a State of Illinois Department of Natural Resources Public
Museum Capital Grant in the amount of $750,000 for the construction of the
addition. (DISTRICT #1)
Other Matters
L. 210309 Carriage House Addition
Award of a contract to Action One Construction, Inc., the lowest
responsible bidder of three (3) bids received, in the base amount of
$772,000.00. The funding of the project comes from an IDNR Public
Museum grant in the amount of $750,000.00. (DISTRICT #1)
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M. 210333 2022 Maintenance of Traffic Signal Equipment
Request for a waiver of bids and award of a contract to Meade Inc. in the
amount of $191,000.00. This contract represents the first year of a
two-year joint bid extension with DuPage County Department of
Transportation. (DISTRICTS - ALL)
N. 210335 Parkway Tree Pruning and Demand Trimming/Cabling
Award of a contract to D Ryan Tree and Landscape LLC, the lowest
responsible bidder of four (4) bids received, in the amount of $78,947.90.
This is a one-year contract with two one-year renewal options upon mutual
agreement. (DISTRICTS - ALL)
O. 210318 Grant Application Assistance Policy
The Economic & Community Development Committee submits its
recommendation to approve the proposed Board Policy establishing a
process for Village staff assistance for selected grant applications for
government funding of projects as business activity.
Legislative History
10/11/21 Economic & Community recommend to the Board of Trustees for
Development Committee Approval
P. 210345 DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau - Financial Commitment
Request from the DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau affirming the
Village's commitment of 25% of one of the occupancy tax points of the
annual collected hotel/motel tax for Fiscal Year 2022 for use by the
DuPage Convention and Visitor's Bureau.
Q. 210330 Appointment - Community Promotion & Tourism Committee
Request for concurrence of the Village Board in the appointment of Amy
LeBeau to the Community Promotion & Tourism Committee for a two-year
term to May 2023.
Legislative History
10/21/21 Village Board of Trustees approved
R. 210336 Re-appointments - Finance & Administration Committee
Request for concurrence of the Village board in the re-appointments of
Mary Cation, Jim Hogan, David Cain, Jr., Dan Hartweg, Jay Tovian,
Ambareen Ahmed, Randy King and Michael Himmes to the Finance &
Administration Committee for two-year terms to May 2023.
S. 210337 Re-appointments - Economic & Community Development
Committee
Request for the concurrence of the Village Board in the re-appointment of
Dennis McNicholas, Patrick Kennedy, Garrick Nielsen, Matthew Pike,
Paula Dillon, Lane Vant Hoff, Gregory Ladle, and Alan Bennett to the
Economic & Community Development Committee for two year terms to
May 2023.
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T. 210338 Appointments and Re-appointments - Community Relations
Committee
Request for concurrence of the Village Board in the appointment of
Keveria Lezza and Amanda Rosengren and the re-appointment of Pam
Bedard, Sharon Vish, Ahmed Ali, Barbara Ware, Gladys Piper, Michael
Ledonne, and to the Community Relations Committee for two year terms
to May 2023.
IX. Items for Separate Action
Ordinances on First Reading (Waiver of First Requested)
Other Ordinances on First Reading
A. 210317 Ordinance Providing for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the
Fiscal Year beginning January 1, 2021 and ending December 31,
2021 for the Village of Lombard
Providing for the levy and assessment of taxes for the fiscal year beginning
January 1, 2021 and ending December 31, 2021 in the amount of Ten
Million Seven Hundred Twenty Eight Thousand Four Hundred Forty Dollars
($10,728,440). For the owner of a $300,000 house, the increase will be
approximately $7.30. The Finance and Administration Committee voted
unanimously to recommend the statutorily permissible 2021 tax levy to the
President and the Board of Trustees.
B. 210293 Budget Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2022
Ordinance adopting the FY 2022 Annual Budget for the Village of Lombard
in the amount of $98,384,642.
Legislative History
10/25/21 Finance & Administration approved
Committee
Ordinances on Second Reading
Resolutions
Other Matters
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X. Agenda Items for Discussion
XI. Executive Session
To Discuss: Acquisition of Real Property
XII. Reconvene
XIII. Adjournment
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