Village Board of Trustees
Regular MeetingLombard, IL · December 19, 2024
Minutes
Village of Lombard
Village Hall
255 East Wilson Ave.
Lombard, IL 60148
villageoflombard.org
Minutes
Thursday, December 19, 2024
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; Vacancy, District Four;
Dan Militello, District Five; and Bob Bachner, District Six
Village Board of Trustees Minutes December 19, 2024
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, December 19, 2024 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
7 - Keith Giagnorio, Elizabeth Brezinski, Brian LaVaque, Anthony Puccio,
Bernie Dudek, 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 Tom Wirsing
Fire Chief Rick Sander
Village Attorney Jason Guisinger
Executive Coordinator Carol Bauer
Village President Keith Giagnorio wished everyone a very Merry
Christmas.
III. Public Hearings
IV. Public Participation
V. Approval of Minutes
A motion was made by Trustee Dan Militello, seconded by Trustee Anthony
Puccio, that the minutes of the regular meeting of December 5, 2024 be
approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Brian LaVaque, Anthony Puccio, Bernie Dudek, Dan Militello, and Bob
Bachner
VI. Committee Reports
Community Promotion & Tourism - Trustee Bernie Dudek, Chairperson
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No report
Community Relations Committee - Trustee Dan Militello, Chairperson
No report
Economic/Community Development Committee - Trustee Anthony Puccio,
Chairperson
No report
Finance & Administration Committee, Acting Chairperson Dan Militello
No report
Public Safety & Transportation Committee - Trustee Brian LaVaque Chairperson
No report
Public Works & Environmental Concerns Committee - Trustee Bob Bachner,
Chairperson
Trustee Bob Bachner, Chairperson of the Public Works & Environmental
Concerns Committee, reported the following:
The committee met on December 10th. The first item was to ratify
approval of the final change order for the Sidewalk and Curb
improvement program. The committee also reviewed a change order
reflecting a decrease in the contract for the large diameter combined
sewer rehabilitation. The change order was unanimously approved by the
committee. This project that has been progressing along Washington
Boulevard. It is stopped for the winter season and will resume in the
spring.
Staff presented a Capital Improvement Project update. followed by
review of The Snow Management Plan, and closing it out with the
parkway tree planting and replacement program update.
Merry Christmas.
Lombard Historic Preservation Commission - Village Clerk Liz Brezinski
No report
VII. Village Manager/Village Board/Village Clerk Comments
No report
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VIII Consent Agenda
.
Payroll/Accounts Payable
A. 240392 Approval of Accounts Payable
For the period ending November 29, 2024 in the amount of
$2,349,614.73.
This Payroll/Accounts Payable was approved on the Consent Agenda
B. 240399 Approval of Village Payroll
For the period ending November 30, 2024 in the amount of
$1,129,719.41.
This Payroll/Accounts Payable was approved on the Consent Agenda
C. 240400 Approval of Accounts Payable
For the period ending December 6, 2024 in the amount of $956,075.82.
This Payroll/Accounts Payable was approved on the Consent Agenda
D. 240411 Approval of Accounts Payable
For the period ending December 13, 2024 in the amount of
$1,134,633.56.
This Payroll/Accounts Payable was approved on the Consent Agenda
Ordinances on First Reading (Waiver of First Requested)
D-2. 240401 An Ordinance Amending Title XI, Chapter 112, Section 112.18(D)
of the Lombard Village Code - Alcoholic Beverages
Amending Title XI, Chapter 112, Section 112.18(D) of the Lombard
Village Code, adding Subsection (11) in regard to restrictions on Liquor
Licenses Permitting Video Gaming. (DISTRICTS - ALL)
This Ordinance was waived of first reading and passed on second reading with
suspension of the rules on the Consent Agenda
Enactment No: Ordinance 8316
D-3. 240414 Amending Title XI, Chapter 112, Section 112.13(A) of the
Lombard Village Code (Alcoholic Beverages)
Ordinance amending Title XI, Chapter 112, Section 112.13(A) of the
Lombard Village Code decreasing the number of entries in the Class
“SS” liquor license category by one due to the voluntary non-renewal of
the liquor license issued to Afterthought Brewing Company LLC d/b/a
Afterthought Brewing located at 218 E. St. Charles Road, for the January
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1, 2025, through June 30, 2025 licensing term. (DISTRICT #4)
This Ordinance was waived of first reading and passed on second reading with
suspension of the rules on the Consent Agenda
Enactment No: Ordinance 8317
Other Ordinances on First Reading
Ordinances on Second Reading
Resolutions
E. 230298 Grove Tavern Restaurant (2-8 W. St. Charles Road)
The Economic & Community Development Committee recommends
approval of a First Amendment to the grant approval for the project, which
could result in utilization of the Downtown Business Grant (Economic
Development Fund) in lieu of TIF funding, if the project is not fully
complete by December 31, 2024. (DISTRICT #1)
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Agenda
Enactment No: R 65-24
F. 240376 Consultant Engineering Services Agreement with Robinson
Engineering, Ltd.
Approving a two-year agreement with Robinson Engineering, Ltd. for
FY2025 through FY2026 in the amount of $185,700.00 for FY 2025. This
is to fill the role of Village Engineer plus supplemental technical
assistance. (DISTRICTS - ALL)
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Agenda
Enactment No: R 66-24
G. 240398 Large Diameter Combined Sewer Rehabilitation Project, Change
Order No. 3
Reflecting a decrease to the contract with Vortex Lining Systems in the
amount of $87,280.31. The line items address pay items that differ from
the original bid quantities either being under or over the anticipated
amounts. (DISTRICTS #1 & #5)
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Agenda
Enactment No: R 67-24
H. 240402 Concrete Material Testing Final Balancing Change Order No. 1
Reflecting an increase to the contract with Chicago Testing Laboratory,
Inc. in the amount of $2,574.00. This Change Order reflects the increase
in material testing done throughout the Village. (DISTRICTS - ALL)
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This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Agenda
Enactment No: R 68-24
I. 240409 Resolution Rescinding the Village's Approval of an
Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois Department of
Transportation (IDOT) Regarding the Construction of a Traffic
Signal and Associated Improvements at Illinois Route 53 and
Parkview Boulevard/Surrey Lane
A request to rescind the Resolution previously approved by the Village to
approve an Intergovernmental Agreement with IDOT regarding the
construction of traffic signal improvement at Illinois Route 53 and
Parkview Boulevard/Surrey Lane. The Village of Lombard along with the
Village of Glen Ellyn are not supportive of the scope of the signal
improvement project. (DISTRICT #2)
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Agenda
Enactment No: R 69-24
Other Matters
J. 240375 OpenGov Cartegraph Asset Management Contract and 311
System, SeeClickFix Contract Extension
Request for a waiver of bids and award of a contract to OpenGov. This is
for a three-year contract extension for FY2025 ($76,335.21), FY2026
($75,951.97) and FY2027 ($79,749.57). This is to obtain users for our
current Cartegraph asset management system and our SeeClickFix
Software.
This Bid was approved on the Consent Agenda
K. 240384 2024 Contract Sewer Lateral Rodding, All Plumbing & Sewer
Services, Inc.
Request for a waiver of bids and award of a contract to All Plumbing &
Sewer Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00. The Village
has contracted with All Plumbing & Sewer since 2007. They have
continued to respond to requests in a very professional, responsive and
reliable manner. The contract reflects a 3.5% increase in fees from 2024.
This is the first increase in rates since 2018. The rate provides flat fees
for sewer rodding during regular working hours and a fee for after hours.
All other contractor besides All Plumbing & Sewer could not commit to
the unconditional emergency response times. (DISTRICTS - ALL)
This Bid was approved on the Consent Agenda
L. 240395 Specialty Landscaping and Bed Maintenance Contract Renewal
Request for a waiver of bids and award of a contract to Beary Landscape
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Management in the amount of $65,780.00. This is the first of two possible
one-year extensions of the contract and will expire December 31, 2025.
This is for landscaping beds located on Village-owned property
throughout the Village. (DISTRICTS - ALL)
This Bid was approved on the Consent Agenda
M. 240396 Mowing and Weed Control Contract Renewal
Request for a waiver of bids and award of a contract to Beary Landscape
Management, in the amount of $73,520.00. This is the second of two
possible one-year extensions of the contract and will expire December
31, 2025. (DISTRICTS - ALL)
This Bid was approved on the Consent Agenda
N. 240406 Street Light Material Purchase
Request for a waiver of bids and award of a contract to StressCrete
Group, the lowest of two quotes received, in the amount of $45,353.00.
This purchase would be for the commuter lot located at 25 West Maple
Street. The parking lot lacks sufficient street lighting. The plan is to
purchase and install six (6) streetlights. In addition to the six (6) units,
Staff would like to purchase additional five (5) poles and fixtures to keep
in stock for damaged poles/fixtures. (DISTRICT #1)
This Bid was approved on the Consent Agenda
O. 240410 Maintenance of Traffic Signal Equipment Contract
Request for a waiver of bids and award of a contract to Meade, Inc. in the
amount of $226,000.00. Village Staff collaborated with the DuPage
County Division of Transportation to produce a joint bid for this contract.
The joint bid covers two years and does not include extensions beyond
these years. This is the second of two possible one-year extensions of
the contract. Work for this contract will be performed and completed from
January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. (DISTRICTS - ALL)
This Bid was approved on the Consent Agenda
P. 240412 HVAC Maintenance Contract
Request for a waiver of bids and award of a contract to Season's
Comfort in an amount not to exceed $30,320.87. The contract was last
publicly bid November 20, 2020 resulting in one (1) bidder responding
who met Village specifications. The contract will be in effect for a
two-year period from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026 with a
potential extension for one additional two-year period. The scope of work
includes all maintenance of the HVAC systems and equipment throughout
the Village owned buildings. (DISTRICTS #3, #4 & #6)
This Bid was approved on the Consent Agenda
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Q. 240413 General Release and Settlement of All Claims DeKasha v. Village
of Lombard
Request for concurrence of the Village Board in the proposed general
release and settlement agreement in the matter of DeKasha v Village of
Lombard, Case No. 21 CV 4543, U.S. District Court for the Northern
District of Illinois.
This Request was approved on the Consent Agenda
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Trustee Bob Bachner, seconded by Trustee Bernie
Dudek, to Approve the Consent Agenda The motion carried by the following
vote
Aye: 5- Brian LaVaque, Anthony Puccio, Bernie Dudek, Dan Militello, and Bob
Bachner
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
XII. Reconvene
XIII Adjournment
.
A motion was made by Trustee Dan Militello, seconded by Trustee Anthony
Puccio, that the regular meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of the
Village of Lombard held on Thursday, December 19, 2024 be adjourned at 6:11
p.m. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Brian LaVaque, Anthony Puccio, Bernie Dudek, 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, December 19, 2024
6:00 PM
Revised December 17, 2024
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; Vacancy, District Four;
Dan Militello, District Five; and Bob Bachner, District Six
Village Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda December 19, 2024
I. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
II. Roll Call
III. Public Hearings
IV. Public Participation
V. Approval of Minutes
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 5, 2024
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, Acting Chairperson Dan Militello
Public Safety & Transportation Committee - Trustee Brian LaVaque Chairperson
Public Works & Environmental Concerns Committee - Trustee Bob Bachner,
Chairperson
Lombard Historic Preservation Commission - Village Clerk Liz Brezinski
VII. Village Manager/Village Board/Village Clerk Comments
VIII. Consent Agenda
Payroll/Accounts Payable
A. 240392 Approval of Accounts Payable
For the period ending November 29, 2024 in the amount of $2,349,614.73.
B. 240399 Approval of Village Payroll
For the period ending November 30, 2024 in the amount of $1,129,719.41.
C. 240400 Approval of Accounts Payable
For the period ending December 6, 2024 in the amount of $956,075.82.
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D. 240411 Approval of Accounts Payable
For the period ending December 13, 2024 in the amount of
$1,134,633.56.
Ordinances on First Reading (Waiver of First Requested)
D-2. 240401 An Ordinance Amending Title XI, Chapter 112, Section 112.18(D)
of the Lombard Village Code - Alcoholic Beverages
Amending Title XI, Chapter 112, Section 112.18(D) of the Lombard Village
Code, adding Subsection (11) in regard to restrictions on Liquor Licenses
Permitting Video Gaming. (DISTRICTS - ALL)
D-3. 240414 Amending Title XI, Chapter 112, Section 112.13(A) of the Lombard
Village Code (Alcoholic Beverages)
Ordinance amending Title XI, Chapter 112, Section 112.13(A) of the
Lombard Village Code decreasing the number of entries in the Class “SS”
liquor license category by one due to the voluntary non-renewal of the liquor
license issued to Afterthought Brewing Company LLC d/b/a Afterthought
Brewing located at 218 E. St. Charles Road, for the January 1, 2025,
through June 30, 2025 licensing term. (DISTRICT #4)
Other Ordinances on First Reading
Ordinances on Second Reading
Resolutions
E. 230298 Grove Tavern Restaurant (2-8 W. St. Charles Road)
The Economic & Community Development Committee recommends
approval of a First Amendment to the grant approval for the project, which
could result in utilization of the Downtown Business Grant (Economic
Development Fund) in lieu of TIF funding, if the project is not fully complete
by December 31, 2024. (DISTRICT #1)
Legislative History
9/11/23 Economic & Community recommended to the Board of Trustees for
Development Committee approval
9/21/23 Village Board of Trustees adopted
11/11/24 Economic & Community approved by the committee
Development Committee
F. 240376 Consultant Engineering Services Agreement with Robinson
Engineering, Ltd.
Approving a two-year agreement with Robinson Engineering, Ltd. for
FY2025 through FY2026 in the amount of $185,700.00 for FY 2025. This is
to fill the role of Village Engineer plus supplemental technical assistance.
(DISTRICTS - ALL)
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G. 240398 Large Diameter Combined Sewer Rehabilitation Project, Change
Order No. 3
Reflecting a decrease to the contract with Vortex Lining Systems in the
amount of $87,280.31. The line items address pay items that differ from
the original bid quantities either being under or over the anticipated
amounts. (DISTRICTS #1 & #5)
Legislative History
12/10/24 Public Works & recommended to the Board of Trustees for
Environmental Concerns approval
H. 240402 Concrete Material Testing Final Balancing Change Order No. 1
Reflecting an increase to the contract with Chicago Testing Laboratory, Inc.
in the amount of $2,574.00. This Change Order reflects the increase in
material testing done throughout the Village. (DISTRICTS - ALL)
I. 240409 Resolution Rescinding the Village's Approval of an
Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois Department of
Transportation (IDOT) Regarding the Construction of a Traffic
Signal and Associated Improvements at Illinois Route 53 and
Parkview Boulevard/Surrey Lane
A request to rescind the Resolution previously approved by the Village to
approve an Intergovernmental Agreement with IDOT regarding the
construction of traffic signal improvement at Illinois Route 53 and Parkview
Boulevard/Surrey Lane. The Village of Lombard along with the Village of
Glen Ellyn are not supportive of the scope of the signal improvement
project. (DISTRICT #2)
Other Matters
J. 240375 OpenGov Cartegraph Asset Management Contract and 311
System, SeeClickFix Contract Extension
Request for a waiver of bids and award of a contract to OpenGov. This is
for a three-year contract extension for FY2025 ($76,335.21), FY2026
($75,951.97) and FY2027 ($79,749.57). This is to obtain users for our
current Cartegraph asset management system and our SeeClickFix
Software.
K. 240384 2024 Contract Sewer Lateral Rodding, All Plumbing & Sewer
Services, Inc.
Request for a waiver of bids and award of a contract to All Plumbing &
Sewer Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00. The Village
has contracted with All Plumbing & Sewer since 2007. They have
continued to respond to requests in a very professional, responsive and
reliable manner. The contract reflects a 3.5% increase in fees from 2024.
This is the first increase in rates since 2018. The rate provides flat fees for
sewer rodding during regular working hours and a fee for after hours. All
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other contractor besides All Plumbing & Sewer could not commit to the
unconditional emergency response times. (DISTRICTS - ALL)
L. 240395 Specialty Landscaping and Bed Maintenance Contract Renewal
Request for a waiver of bids and award of a contract to Beary Landscape
Management in the amount of $65,780.00. This is the first of two possible
one-year extensions of the contract and will expire December 31, 2025.
This is for landscaping beds located on Village-owned property throughout
the Village. (DISTRICTS - ALL)
M. 240396 Mowing and Weed Control Contract Renewal
Request for a waiver of bids and award of a contract to Beary Landscape
Management, in the amount of $73,520.00. This is the second of two
possible one-year extensions of the contract and will expire December 31,
2025. (DISTRICTS - ALL)
N. 240406 Street Light Material Purchase
Request for a waiver of bids and award of a contract to StressCrete Group,
the lowest of two quotes received, in the amount of $45,353.00. This
purchase would be for the commuter lot located at 25 West Maple Street.
The parking lot lacks sufficient street lighting. The plan is to purchase and
install six (6) streetlights. In addition to the six (6) units, Staff would like to
purchase additional five (5) poles and fixtures to keep in stock for
damaged poles/fixtures. (DISTRICT #1)
O. 240410 Maintenance of Traffic Signal Equipment Contract
Request for a waiver of bids and award of a contract to Meade, Inc. in the
amount of $226,000.00. Village Staff collaborated with the DuPage County
Division of Transportation to produce a joint bid for this contract. The joint
bid covers two years and does not include extensions beyond these years.
This is the second of two possible one-year extensions of the contract.
Work for this contract will be performed and completed from January 1,
2025 through December 31, 2025. (DISTRICTS - ALL)
P. 240412 HVAC Maintenance Contract
Request for a waiver of bids and award of a contract to Season's Comfort
in an amount not to exceed $30,320.87. The contract was last publicly bid
November 20, 2020 resulting in one (1) bidder responding who met Village
specifications. The contract will be in effect for a two-year period from
January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026 with a potential extension for
one additional two-year period. The scope of work includes all
maintenance of the HVAC systems and equipment throughout the Village
owned buildings. (DISTRICTS #3, #4 & #6)
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Q. 240413 General Release and Settlement of All Claims DeKasha v. Village
of Lombard
Request for concurrence of the Village Board in the proposed general
release and settlement agreement in the matter of DeKasha v Village of
Lombard, Case No. 21 CV 4543, U.S. District Court for the Northern
District of Illinois.
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
XII. Reconvene
XIII. Adjournment
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