Village Board of Trustees

Village of Lombard Village Hall 255 East Wilson Ave. Lombard, IL 60148 villageoflombard.org Minutes Thursday, October 5, 2023 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 Village Board of Trustees Minutes October 5, 2023 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, October 5, 2023 in the Board Room of the Lombard Village Hall was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Village President Keith Giagnorio. Director of Public Works Carl Goldsmith led the Pledge of Allegiance. II. Roll Call 6 - Keith Giagnorio, Brian LaVaque, Bernie Dudek, Andrew Honig, Dan Militello, and Bob Bachner 2 - Elizabeth Brezinski, and Anthony Puccio Staff Present: Village Manager Scott Niehaus Director of Finance Tim Sexton Director of Public Works Carl Goldsmith Chief of Police Tom Wirsing Fire Chief Rick Sander Deputy Village Manager Nicole Aranas HR Director Kathy Dunne Deputy Village Clerk Sheila York Executive Coordinator Carol Bauer III. Public Hearings IV. Public Participation V. Approval of Minutes A motion was made by Trustee Dan Militello, seconded by Trustee Andrew Honig, that the minutes of September 21, 2023 be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Brian LaVaque, Bernie Dudek, Andrew Honig, Dan Militello, and Bob Bachner Absent: 1- Anthony Puccio VI. Committee Reports Community Promotion & Tourism - Trustee Bernie Dudek, Chairperson Village of Lombard Page 1 Village Board of Trustees Minutes October 5, 2023 None Community Relations Committee - Trustee Dan Militello, Chairperson Trustee Dan Militello, Chairperson of the Community Relations Committee, reported the following: The Village's 2023 Senior Fair was held yesterday and was a huge success with lots of vendors and many attendees. The Senior Man of the Year was Glenn Foster, a longtime Lombard resident, a former US Navy E-4 Petty Officer, served as a Lombard Firefighter for 30 years and assisted in establishing the Fire Department Arson Investigation Unit. He also founded the highly successful Lombard Cruise Nights in 1998, which is coming up to its 25th year in 2024. The Senior Woman of the Year was Ellen Leitschuh, a devoted Lombard resident of almost 30 years, and an integral part of the community with her involvement with the Outreach House, TLC Camp, Easter Seals and the Tri-Town YMCA. He thanked those who submitted nominations and thanked the staff and volunteers for putting the event together. Economic/Community Development Committee - Trustee Anthony Puccio, Chairperson None Finance & Administration Committee, Trustee Andrew Honig, Chairperson Trustee Andrew Honig, Chairperson of the Finance & Administration Committee, reported the following: The Finance Committee met on September 11th and discussed 3 items. The Committee reviewed the 2024 proposed budget and made a recommendation to approve the budget to the Village Board. The Public Hearing for the budget will be on the November 16th Village Board meeting. The Committee also reviewed the Statutorily Permissible 2023 Property Tax Levy, and after significant discussion of this item, made a recommendation to approve the proposed levy and set aside the increase for future public safety building needs. The Public Hearing for the tax levy will be on the November 2nd Village Board meeting. Finally, the Committee reviewed the Emergency Medical Service charges, in accordance with our policy to review all fees every three years. The recommendation was to adopt the GEMT rate that is established by the State, and provide a 10% discount from this rate for residents. In addition, there will be no balance billing for residents or non-residents. This item will also be coming to the Village Board for consideration on November 2nd. Village of Lombard Page 2 Village Board of Trustees Minutes October 5, 2023 Public Safety & Transportation Committee - Trustee Brian LaVaque Chairperson Trustee Brian LaVaque, Chairperson of the Public Safety & Transportation Committee, reported the following: The Committee met yesterday and discussed the traffic and parking congestion issues during school drop-off and pick-up hours around the Madison Elementary and CPSA Schools. The Committee reviewed the traffic study presented by Sergeant Balsitis and recommended additional parking restrictions on the west side of South Elizabeth to 500 feet north of Madison and on Elizabeth along the east side of Madison south of Harding. The committee unanimously approved the enhanced parking restrictions and recommended adding the ordinance amendments to an upcoming Village Board agenda. The next meeting is November 1, 2023. Public Works & Environmental Concerns Committee - Trustee Bob Bachner, Chairperson None Board of Local Improvements - Trustee Bob Bachner, President None Lombard Historic Preservation Commission - Village Clerk Liz Brezinski None VII. Village Manager/Village Board/Village Clerk Comments Trustee Andrew Honig spoke regarding the successful Senior Fair. Trustee LaVaque was wished a Happy Birthday. Deputy Village Clerk Sheila York read the following announcements: Join the Lombard Park District for Fall Fest this Saturday from 11:30 am until 2:30 pm at the Lombard Community Building, 433 E. St. Charles. This is a free family event including a pumpkin patch, games, dancing, face painting, a candy hunt and boo bingo. The Lombard Fire Department invites residents to its annual Open House on Wednesday, October 11th from 6-8 pm at Station 45, 50 E. St. Charles Road. Come and meet your Lombard firefighters and paramedics and learn fire safety tips. The event is free and will also include demonstrations as well as opportunities to take a closer look at fire and EMS vehicles that are used in Lombard every day. Village of Lombard Page 3 Village Board of Trustees Minutes October 5, 2023 The next Blood Drive is scheduled for Saturday, October 14th from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm at the First Church, Main and Maple. There is an urgent need for blood as blood supplies remain critically low. Please consider donating blood, and if you have not ever donated, consider becoming a donor. Come and visit the Lombard Farmers Market located at 20 E. St. Charles Road that is open from 2:00 pm until 7:00 pm before it closes for the season October 17th. Spooktacular returns to downtown Lombard on Sunday, October 22nd from noon until 5pm. This free family event will include trick or treating, costume contest, scavenger hunt, bounce houses, craft fair, live entertainment and so much more. For additional information on events in the community as well as information on all Village services, please check the Village website at www.villageoflombard.org. VIII Consent Agenda . Payroll/Accounts Payable A. 230314 Approval of Accounts Payable For the period ending September 22, 2023 in the amount of $908,420.31. This Payroll/Accounts Payable was approved on the Consent Agenda B. 230324 Approval of Village Payroll For the period ending September 23, 2023 in the amount of $933,601.12. This Payroll/Accounts Payable was approved on the Consent Agenda C. 230325 Approval of Accounts Payable For the period ending September 29, 2023 in the amount of $1,810,235.94. This Payroll/Accounts Payable was approved on the Consent Agenda Approval of the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Trustee Bernie Dudek, seconded by Trustee Bob Bachner, to Approve the Consent Agenda The motion carried by the following vote Aye: 5- Brian LaVaque, Bernie Dudek, Andrew Honig, Dan Militello, and Bob Bachner Village of Lombard Page 4 Village Board of Trustees Minutes October 5, 2023 Absent: 1- Anthony Puccio Ordinances on First Reading (Waiver of First Requested) Other Ordinances on First Reading Ordinances on Second Reading Resolutions Other Matters IX. Items for Separate Action Ordinances on First Reading (Waiver of First Requested) Other Ordinances on First Reading 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 Dan Militello, that the regular meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Lombard held on Thursday, October 5, 2023 in the Board Room of the Lombard Village Hall be recessed at 6:10 p.m. for the purpose of discussion of Collective Negotiating Matters, Probable or Imminent Litigation and Pending Litigation. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Brian LaVaque, Bernie Dudek, Andrew Honig, Dan Militello, and Bob Bachner Absent: 1- Anthony Puccio XII. Reconvene The recessed regular meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Lombard held on Thursday, October 5, 2023 in the Board Room of the Lombard Village Hall was called to order at 6: p.m. by Village of Lombard Page 5 Village Board of Trustees Minutes October 5, 2023 Village President Keith Giagnorio. 6 - Keith Giagnorio, Brian LaVaque, Bernie Dudek, Andrew Honig, Dan Militello, and Bob Bachner 2 - Elizabeth Brezinski, and Anthony Puccio XIII Adjournment . A motion was made by Trustee Brian LaVaque, seconded by Trustee Bob Bachner, that the regular meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Lombard held on Thursday, October 5, 2023 in the Board Room of the Lombard Village Hall be adjourned at 6:45 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Brian LaVaque, Bernie Dudek, Andrew Honig, Dan Militello, and Bob Bachner Absent: 1- Anthony Puccio Village of Lombard Page 6