Village Board of Trustees
Regular MeetingLombard, IL · December 2, 2021
Minutes
Village of Lombard
Village Hall
255 East Wilson Ave.
Lombard, IL 60148
villageoflombard.org
Minutes
Thursday, December 2, 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
Village Board of Trustees Minutes December 2, 2021
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 2, 2021 in the Board
Room of the Lombard Village Hall was called to order at 6:00 pm by
Village President Keith Giagnorio. 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 Chief Rick Sander
Assistant Village Manager Nicole Aranas
Village Attorney Tom Bayer
Assistant Village Attorney Jason Guisinger
Executive Coordinator Carol Bauer
III. Public Hearings
IV. Public Participation
V. Approval of Minutes
A motion was made by Trustee Andrew Honig, seconded by Trustee Dan
Militello, that the minutes of the regular meeting of December 2, 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
No report
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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
No report
Public Works & Environmental Concerns Committee - Trustee Bob Bachner,
Chairperson
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
Village Clerk Liz Brezinski read the following announcements:
All residents are invited to join the Lombard Park District, the Village of
Lombard, the Lombard Historical Society, local churches and
businesses in the downtown area this Saturday for Jingle Bell Jubilee
held at Lilacia Park with a tree lightning scheduled at 5:30 pm. There will
be a visit from Santa and Jingles the reindeer. Step back into
Lombard’s history with a free tour of the Museum at 23 W. Maple or listen
to the Canterbury Carolers performing at the Museum beginning at 6pm.
Free leaf collection continues through December 10. During this time,
residential property owners may place an unlimited amount of paper
bags containing only leaves curbside on their normal Waste
Management collection day without the need for stickers. Visit
www.villageoflombard.org/yardwaste for additional information.
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The Lombard Fire Department is teaming up with other local fire
departments to participate in Keep the Wreath Red. This holiday safety
program serves as a visual reminder for residents to take additional
safety measures as they decorate for the holidays.
The Lombard Fire Department 20th annual Toy Drive is underway and
continues through December 10th. Residents can drop off unopened,
unwrapped toys at Fire Station 45, 50 E. St. Charles Road, Fire Station
44 at 2020 S. Highland, and the Village Hall, 255 E. Wilson. Other toy
drop-off locations are listed on the Village website. The Toy Drive will
culminate with the Toy Parade scheduled for Saturday, December 11th
beginning at 10:15 am from Station 45 and heading south on Main Street
to Glenbard East High School. Residents may line up along Main Street
to donate gifts to Fire Department elves who will collect the packages.
Donations will then be taken to Yorktown where they will be sorted and
distributed. Visit www.villageoflombard.org/toyparade for a list of items
being collected and locations where items can be dropped off. Help
make this holiday a little brighter for families by donating toys and other
needed items.
Through January 17th, residents can recycle their old or unwanted holiday
lights and extension cords by depositing them in the collection bin
located outside of the Public Works building.
VIII Consent Agenda
.
Payroll/Accounts Payable
A. 210383 Approval of Accounts Payable
For the period ending November 19, 2021 in the amount of $710,461.28.
This Payroll/Accounts Payable was approved on the Consent Agenda
B. 210387 Approval of Village Payroll
For the period ending November 20, 2021 in the amount of $833,877.61.
This Payroll/Accounts Payable was approved on the Consent Agenda
C. 210388 Approval of Accounts Payable
For the period ending November 26, 2021 in the amount of
$1,338,378.60.
This Payroll/Accounts Payable was approved on the Consent Agenda
Ordinances on First Reading (Waiver of First Requested)
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D. 210307 PC 21-25: 448 W. North Avenue - Supreme Lobster and Seafood
Warehouse
The Plan Commission submits its recommendation to approve the
petitioner, Supreme Lobster and Seafood Company, Inc's., request that
the Village take the following actions in regard to the subject property
located within R1 Single-Family Residence District:
1. Approve a map amendment (rezoning) to I Limited Industrial District
of the Lombard Village Code;
2. Approve a conditional use for a Planned Development, pursuant to
Section 155.420(C)(27) of the Lombard Village Code;
3. Approve a conditional use for building height of 45 feet, where the
maximum of 40 feet is allowed as the property is within 100 feet of a
residentially-zoned property, pursuant to Section 155.420(G) of the
Lombard Village Code;
4. Approve a deviation for a transitional building setback to the north of
16 feet, where 45 feet is required, pursuant to Section 155.420(J) of
the Lombard Village Code; and
5. Approve a deviation for a transitional landscape yard to the north of
15 feet, where 30 feet is required, pursuant to Section 155.420(K)
of the Lombard Village Code. (DISTRICT #1)
This Ordinance was waived of first reading and passed on second reading with
suspension of the rules on the Consent Agenda
Enactment No: Ordinances 8010 & 8011
Other Ordinances on First Reading
E. 210306 PC 21-24: Text Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance (Chapter
155 of the Lombard Village Code).
The Plan Commission submits its recommendation to approve the
following text amendments regarding catering:
1. Amend Section 155.415(C), Section 155.418(C), and Section
155.419(C) to remove catering as a conditional use of the
Lombard Village Code;
2. Amend Section 155.413(B), Section 155.414(B), Section
155.415(B), Section 155.416(B), Section 155.417(G)(1)(b),
Section 155.418(B), and Section 155.419(B) to make catering a
permitted use of the Lombard Village Code;
3. Amend Section 155.412(C) to make catering a conditional use of
the Lombard Village Code and
4. Amend Section 155.802 to add a definition for catering of the
Lombard Village Code. (DISTRICTS - ALL)
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the Consent Agenda
Enactment No: Ordinance 8015
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F. 210347 Text Amendments to Section 150.092 of Village Code: Building
Structural Engineering Inspection Report Requirements
The Board of Building Appeals (BOBA) recommends approval of the
proposed local code amendments which would require a Structural
Engineer inspection report to be undertaken for all buildings of four
stories or more. The proposed amendments also set forth timing
provisions and processes for such reviews.
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the Consent Agenda
Enactment No: Ordinance 8016
G. 210348 Text Amendments to Section 150.001 through 150.017 and
150.035 of Village Code: General Provisions and Local
Amendments to the 2018 International Residential Code
The Board of Building Appeals (BOBA) recommends approval of the
proposed local code amendments which would provide clarity and would:
1. Clarify the scope, intent, and applicability, of the 2018 International
Residential Code
2. Amend definitions of “attached dwelling”;
3. Amend provisions for climatic and geographical design criteria;
4. Amend and clarify definition and design criteria for landscape
retaining walls;
5. Amend, delete and/or replace provisions of Section 150.035 of
the Lombard Village Code as it pertains to exempted work from
permit requirements; and
6. Amend provisions pertaining to private walkways, decks and
patios
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the Consent Agenda
Enactment No: Ordinance 8017
H. 210357 PC 21-02: Text Amendment to Chapter 153 of the Lombard
Village Code - Sign Ordinance
The Plan Commission submits its recommendation to approve the
Village of Lombard's request for a comprehensive text amendment to
Chapter 153 of the Lombard Village Code (the Sign Ordinance), and any
other relevant sections for clarity:
Said section and subsection amendments, include the following:
1. Section 153.003 - amending type of signs.
2. Section 153.103 - amending the insurance requirements and
penalties.
3. Section 153.205 - amending signs not subject to a permit
fee.
4. Section 153.206 - amending signs not subject to a permit.
5. Section 153.211 - amending valance language.
6. Section 153.215 - amending where a development sign can
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be placed.
7. Section 153.227 - adding noncommercial signs as a sign
type.
8. Section 153.228 - adding a provision for mixed signs.
9. Section 153.229 - amending where a real estate sign can be
placed.
10. Section 153.235 - striking language that identifies sign type.
11. Section 153.237 - striking expired provisions.
12. Section 153.239 and 153.240 - striking sections that are
covered in Section 153.211.
13. Section 153.241 - striking language that identifies sign type.
14. Section 153.243 - amending the Section to allow for window
signs greater than 20% of a window.
15. Section 153.505 - clarifying that wall signs are per frontage
and striking a provision on number of signs that is no longer
used.
16. Section 153.601 - amending the definitions, the first and last
time that definition is used of the word: flag, sign, vehicle, and
sign, window; adding a definition for: sign, noncommercial;
striking the definition of: sign, political campaign, sign, under
canopy, and sign, valance. (DISTRICTs - ALL)
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the Consent Agenda
Enactment No: Ordinance 8018
Ordinances on Second Reading
Resolutions
I. 210368 North Avenue Pressure Adjusting Station Rehab & Building
Replacement Construction Management/Construction Contract
Approving a contract with Burke Design-Build, LLC in an amount not to
exceed $2,770,685.00 for construction management services.
(DISTRICT #1)
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Agenda
Enactment No: R 41-21
I-2. 210354 2022 Victim Services Contract
A Resolution approving, and authorizing the signature of the Village
Manager on a one-year Social Services Contract with Association for
Individual Development (AID) in the amount of $20,000.
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Agenda
Enactment No: R 42-21
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Other Matters
J. 210377 Right-of-Way Tree and Stump Removal
Request for a waiver of bids and award of a contract to Homer Tree
Care, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $45,000.00. The initial contract for
January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 included two optional
one-year renewals upon mutual agreement. Homer Tree Care, Inc. has
agreed to renew the contract for an additional year at the submitted
October 8, 2020 bid prices. (DISTRICTS - ALL)
This Bid was approved on the Consent Agenda
K. 210356 SUB 21-01: 145 Yorktown, Final Plat of Von Maur Yorktown
Subdivision
The Plan Commission submits its recommendation to approve the
petitioner's request for approval of a plat of subdivision for a tract of land
located at 145 Yorktown. Von Maur proposes to subdivide the property
and build a new freestanding Olive Garden restaurant. (DISTRICT #3)
This Request was approved on the Consent Agenda
L. 210382 Village Board Meeting Schedule - 2022
Approval of the Village Board meeting schedule for 2022 including the
cancellation of the first meetings in June, July and August (June 2, July 7,
and August 4).
This Request was approved on the Consent Agenda
M. 210339 Re-appointment to Board of Fire & Police Commissioners and
Appointments and Re-appointment to Board of Local
Improvements (BOLI)
Request for concurrence of the Village Board in the re-appointment of
Tom Rachubinski to the Board of Fire & Police Commissioners for a
three-year term to May 2024, and the appointment of Bob Bachner for a
two-year term to May 2023, the appointment of Liz Brezinski to the Board
of Local Improvements to fill a vacancy until May 2022 and the
re-appointment of Cory Gapstur to the Board of Local Improvements for a
two-year term to May 2023.
This Appointment was approved on the Consent Agenda
N. 210398 Approval for Purchase of Office Furniture for Police Records
Renovation
Award of a contract to Villa Park Office Supply, the lowest responsible
bidder of three bids received, in the amount of $34,397.84 for the
purchase of office furnishings and storage as part of the Police Records
Department renovation included in the Village CIP.
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This Request was approved on the Consent Agenda
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Trustee Brian LaVaque, seconded by Trustee Bob
Bachner, to Approve the Consent Agenda The motion carried by the following
vote
Aye: 7- Keith Giagnorio, Elizabeth Brezinski, 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
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 Andrew Honig, seconded by Trustee Bernie
Dudek, that the regular meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of the
Village of Lombard held on Thursday, December 2, 2021 in the Board Room of
the Lombard Village Hall be adjourned at 6:14 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, December 2, 2021
6:00 PM
Revised December 1, 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 December 2, 2021
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 November 18, 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
VII. Village Manager/Village Board/Village Clerk Comments
VIII. Consent Agenda
Payroll/Accounts Payable
A. 210383 Approval of Accounts Payable
For the period ending November 19, 2021 in the amount of $710,461.28.
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B. 210387 Approval of Village Payroll
For the period ending November 20, 2021 in the amount of $833,877.61.
C. 210388 Approval of Accounts Payable
For the period ending November 26, 2021 in the amount of $1,338,378.60.
Ordinances on First Reading (Waiver of First Requested)
D. 210307 PC 21-25: 448 W. North Avenue - Supreme Lobster and Seafood
Warehouse
The Plan Commission submits its recommendation to approve the
petitioner, Supreme Lobster and Seafood Company, Inc's., request that the
Village take the following actions in regard to the subject property located
within R1 Single-Family Residence District:
1. Approve a map amendment (rezoning) to I Limited Industrial District of
the Lombard Village Code;
2. Approve a conditional use for a Planned Development, pursuant to
Section 155.420(C)(27) of the Lombard Village Code;
3. Approve a conditional use for building height of 45 feet, where the
maximum of 40 feet is allowed as the property is within 100 feet of a
residentially-zoned property, pursuant to Section 155.420(G) of the
Lombard Village Code;
4. Approve a deviation for a transitional building setback to the north of
16 feet, where 45 feet is required, pursuant to Section 155.420(J) of
the Lombard Village Code; and
5. Approve a deviation for a transitional landscape yard to the north of 15
feet, where 30 feet is required, pursuant to Section 155.420(K) of the
Lombard Village Code. (DISTRICT #1)
Legislative History
11/15/21 Plan Commission recommended to the Corporate Authorities
for approval subject to conditions
Other Ordinances on First Reading
E. 210306 PC 21-24: Text Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 155
of the Lombard Village Code).
The Plan Commission submits its recommendation to approve the
following text amendments regarding catering:
1. Amend Section 155.415(C), Section 155.418(C), and Section
155.419(C) to remove catering as a conditional use of the Lombard
Village Code;
2. Amend Section 155.413(B), Section 155.414(B), Section
155.415(B), Section 155.416(B), Section 155.417(G)(1)(b), Section
155.418(B), and Section 155.419(B) to make catering a permitted
use of the Lombard Village Code;
3. Amend Section 155.412(C) to make catering a conditional use of
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the Lombard Village Code and
4. Amend Section 155.802 to add a definition for catering of the
Lombard Village Code. (DISTRICTS - ALL)
Legislative History
11/15/21 Plan Commission recommended to the Board of Trustees for
approval.
F. 210347 Text Amendments to Section 150.092 of Village Code: Building
Structural Engineering Inspection Report Requirements
The Board of Building Appeals (BOBA) recommends approval of the
proposed local code amendments which would require a Structural
Engineer inspection report to be undertaken for all buildings of four stories
or more. The proposed amendments also set forth timing provisions and
processes for such reviews.
Legislative History
11/3/21 Board of Building Appeals approved
G. 210348 Text Amendments to Section 150.001 through 150.017 and
150.035 of Village Code: General Provisions and Local
Amendments to the 2018 International Residential Code
The Board of Building Appeals (BOBA) recommends approval of the
proposed local code amendments which would provide clarity and would:
1. Clarify the scope, intent, and applicability, of the 2018 International
Residential Code
2. Amend definitions of “attached dwelling”;
3. Amend provisions for climatic and geographical design criteria;
4. Amend and clarify definition and design criteria for landscape
retaining walls;
5. Amend, delete and/or replace provisions of Section 150.035 of the
Lombard Village Code as it pertains to exempted work from permit
requirements; and
6. Amend provisions pertaining to private walkways, decks and patios
Legislative History
11/3/21 Board of Building Appeals approved
H. 210357 PC 21-02: Text Amendment to Chapter 153 of the Lombard Village
Code - Sign Ordinance
The Plan Commission submits its recommendation to approve the Village
of Lombard's request for a comprehensive text amendment to Chapter 153
of the Lombard Village Code (the Sign Ordinance), and any other relevant
sections for clarity:
Said section and subsection amendments, include the following:
1. Section 153.003 - amending type of signs.
2. Section 153.103 - amending the insurance requirements and
penalties.
3. Section 153.205 - amending signs not subject to a permit fee.
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4. Section 153.206 - amending signs not subject to a permit.
5. Section 153.211 - amending valance language.
6. Section 153.215 - amending where a development sign can
be placed.
7. Section 153.227 - adding noncommercial signs as a sign type.
8. Section 153.228 - adding a provision for mixed signs.
9. Section 153.229 - amending where a real estate sign can be
placed.
10. Section 153.235 - striking language that identifies sign type.
11. Section 153.237 - striking expired provisions.
12. Section 153.239 and 153.240 - striking sections that are
covered in Section 153.211.
13. Section 153.241 - striking language that identifies sign type.
14. Section 153.243 - amending the Section to allow for window
signs greater than 20% of a window.
15. Section 153.505 - clarifying that wall signs are per frontage
and striking a provision on number of signs that is no longer
used.
16. Section 153.601 - amending the definitions, the first and last
time that definition is used of the word: flag, sign, vehicle, and
sign, window; adding a definition for: sign, noncommercial;
striking the definition of: sign, political campaign, sign, under
canopy, and sign, valance. (DISTRICTs - ALL)
Legislative History
11/15/21 Plan Commission recommended to the Corporate Authorities
for approval
Ordinances on Second Reading
Resolutions
I. 210368 North Avenue Pressure Adjusting Station Rehab & Building
Replacement Construction Management/Construction Contract
Approving a contract with Burke Design-Build, LLC in an amount not to
exceed $2,770,685.00 for construction management services. (DISTRICT
#1)
I-2. 210354 2022 Victim Services Contract
A Resolution approving, and authorizing the signature of the Village
Manager on a one-year Social Services Contract with Association for
Individual Development (AID) in the amount of $20,000.
Legislative History
11/8/21 Community Relations recommend to the Board of Trustees for
Committee Approval
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Other Matters
J. 210377 Right-of-Way Tree and Stump Removal
Request for a waiver of bids and award of a contract to Homer Tree Care,
Inc. in an amount not to exceed $45,000.00. The initial contract for January
1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 included two optional one-year
renewals upon mutual agreement. Homer Tree Care, Inc. has agreed to
renew the contract for an additional year at the submitted October 8, 2020
bid prices. (DISTRICTS - ALL)
K. 210356 SUB 21-01: 145 Yorktown, Final Plat of Von Maur Yorktown
Subdivision
The Plan Commission submits its recommendation to approve the
petitioner's request for approval of a plat of subdivision for a tract of land
located at 145 Yorktown. Von Maur proposes to subdivide the property
and build a new freestanding Olive Garden restaurant. (DISTRICT #3)
Legislative History
11/15/21 Plan Commission recommended to the Corporate Authorities
for approval
L. 210382 Village Board Meeting Schedule - 2022
Approval of the Village Board meeting schedule for 2022 including the
cancellation of the first meetings in June, July and August (June 2, July 7,
and August 4).
M. 210339 Re-appointment to Board of Fire & Police Commissioners and
Appointments and Re-appointment to Board of Local
Improvements (BOLI)
Request for concurrence of the Village Board in the re-appointment of Tom
Rachubinski to the Board of Fire & Police Commissioners for a three-year
term to May 2024, and the appointment of Bob Bachner for a two-year term
to May 2023, the appointment of Liz Brezinski to the Board of Local
Improvements to fill a vacancy until May 2022 and the re-appointment of
Cory Gapstur to the Board of Local Improvements for a two-year term to
May 2023.
N. 210398 Approval for Purchase of Office Furniture for Police Records
Renovation
Award of a contract to Villa Park Office Supply, the lowest responsible
bidder of three bids received, in the amount of $34,397.84 for the purchase
of office furnishings and storage as part of the Police Records Department
renovation included in the Village CIP.
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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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