Village Board of Trustees
Regular MeetingLombard, IL · January 4, 2024
Minutes
Village of Lombard
Village Hall
255 East Wilson Ave.
Lombard, IL 60148
villageoflombard.org
Minutes
Thursday, January 4, 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; Andrew Honig, District Four;
Dan Militello, District Five; and Bob Bachner, District Six
Village Board of Trustees Minutes January 4, 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, January 4, 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
6 - Keith Giagnorio, Anthony Puccio, Bernie Dudek, Andrew Honig, Dan
Militello, and Bob Bachner
2 - Elizabeth Brezinski, and Brian LaVaque
Staff Present:
Village Manager Scott Niehaus
Assistant Director of Finance Jamie Cunningham
Director of Community Development Bill Heniff
Director of Public Works Carl Goldsmith
Deputy Chief of Police Joe Grage
Fire Chief Rick Sander
Deputy Village Clerk Sheila York
Village Attorney Lance Malina
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 Bob
Bachner, that the minutes of the December 21, 2023 meeting be approved. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5- Anthony Puccio, Bernie Dudek, Andrew Honig, Dan Militello, and Bob
Bachner
Absent: 1- Brian LaVaque
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
Lombard Historic Preservation Commission - Village Clerk Liz Brezinski
No report
VII. Village Manager/Village Board/Village Clerk Comments
No report
VIII Consent Agenda
.
Payroll/Accounts Payable
A. 230433 Approval of Village Payroll
For the period ending December 16, 2023 in the amount of $943,198.28.
This Payroll/Accounts Payable was approved on the Consent Agenda
B. 230434 Approval of Accounts Payable
For the period ending December 22, 2023 in the amount of
$2,077,485.52.
This Payroll/Accounts Payable was approved on the Consent Agenda
B-2. 220223 Text Amendments to Chapter 92.30 et. seq. of the Village Code -
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Weeds and Vegetation (No Mow Provisions)
A recommendation of the Public Works and Environmental Concerns
Committee to amend Section 92.30 of the Village Code pertaining to the
"No Mow 'til Mother's Day" and exception provisions relative to grass and
weed cutting activity for detached single-family residences. (DISTRICTS -
ALL)
This Ordinance was waived of first reading and passed on second reading with
suspension of the rules on the Consent Agenda
Ordinances on First Reading (Waiver of First Requested)
C. 230395 Amending Title 11, Chapter 112, Section 112.13 (A) of the
Lombard Village Code - Alcoholic Beverages
An Ordinance revising the requirements for a class “XX-VG” liquor
license and decreasing the number of Class "XX-VG" liquor licenses by
one (1) due to a change in ownership of SBBL LLC d/b/a Brauer House
at 1000 Rohlwing Road, Unit 13, and the creation of one (1) new Class
“XX-VG” liquor license for 3DRH Hospitality LLC d/b/a Humo
Smokehouse at 1000 Rohlwing Road, Unit 13, under new ownership.
(DISTRICT #1)
This Ordinance was waived of first reading and passed on second reading with
suspension of the rules on the Consent Agenda
Other Ordinances on First Reading
D. 230349 Text Amendments to Section 36.30 to 36.74 of Village Code:
The Economic & Community Development Committee submits its
recommendation to approve Text Amendments to Chapter 36 relative to
the Tax Increment Financing Grant Programs. With the expiration of the
Lombard Downtown Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District, several code
changes are being introduced striking all references to the Downtown TIF
District, removing all grant requirements, and referencing the adopted
Program Policies adopted by the Village Board. (DISTRICTS - ALL)
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the Consent Agenda
E. 230423 PC 23-25: Calvary Church Resubdivision - 105 and 115 W Maple
Street
The Plan Commission submits its recommendation to approve the
following action on the subject property located within the R2PD
Single-Family Residence District Planned Development (Calvary Church
Planned Development):
1. Pursuant to Section 155.504 (A) (major changes in a
planned development) of the Lombard Zoning Ordinance, amend
the Calvary Church Planned Development, as established by
Ordinance No. 7627, to approve the following:
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a. A major change to the planned development to change the
use of the property at 115 W. Maple Street from a
single-family residential structure owned and used by
Calvary Church to a single-family residence owned by a
separate entity and maintained as a single-family
residence; and
b. A deviation from Sections 155.510 and 155.407(H) of the
Lombard Zoning Ordinance to allow the Calvary Church
Planned Development to maintain 37% of the planned
development as open space, and to allow the property at
105 W. Maple to maintain 33% of the property as open
space, where a minimum of 50% open space is required;
and
2. Approve a minor plat of subdivision. (DISTRICT #1)
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the Consent Agenda
Ordinances on Second Reading
Resolutions
F. Amendments to the Renovation & Improvement Grant, Retail Business Grant,
Restaurant Foregivable Loan Program, Business Relations Grant, and Art Grant
Programs (this item moved to Consent H-2)
G. 230430 Lombard Meadows-Phase IV Cherry Lane and Hawthorne Circle
Design Engineering Contract
Approving a contract with Civiltech Engineering, Inc. in an amount not to
exceed $344,166.27 for design engineering services for the Lombard
Meadows Project Phase IV. (DISTRICT #6)
This Resolution was adopted on the Consent Agenda
Other Matters
H. Text Amendments to Chapter 92.30 et. seq. of the Village Code - Weeds and
Vegetation (No Mow Provisions) (item moved to Consent B-2)
H-2. 230367 Amendments to the Renovation & Improvement Grant, Retail
Business Grant, Restaurant Forgivable Loan Program,
Business Relocation Grant, and Art Grant Programs:
The Economic and Community Development Committee submits its
recommendation to approve amendments striking all references to the
Lombard Downtown TIF District, adding the program eligibility to the St.
Charles Road TIF- 2 East District properties for each of the applicable
programs, and amending applicability and grant provisions. (DISTRICTS
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#1 and #4)
This Request was approved on the Consent Agenda
I. 230368 Second Amendment to the Business Retention Economic
Incentive Policy
The Economic and Community Development Committee submits its
recommendation to approve an amendment to the Business Retention
Economic Incentive Policy to incorporate the properties previously
identified within the Downtown Lombard TIF and as within the Key
Development Sites Listing. Companion applicability amendments
specific to the added downtown areas will be referenced as well.
(DISTRICTS - ALL)
This Request was approved on the Consent Agenda
J. 230369 Downtown Grant Program Policy
The Economic and Community Development Committee submits its
recommendation to approve a Downtown Grant Program Policy (DGP).
The Policy provide for a new downtown grant program utilizing the
Village’s Economic Development Fund in lieu of the Lombard Downtown
TIF Fund. (DISTRICTS #1 and #4)
This Request was approved on the Consent Agenda
K. 230408 Approval of Building Plan Review and Inspection Consultant
Services - B&F Construction Code Services
Staff requests approval of a contract with B&F Construction Code
services to perform building plan review and inspection activities on
behalf of the Village for the remainder of 2023 and for the 2024 calendar
year.
This Request was approved on the Consent Agenda
M. 240006 Appointment - Economic & Community Development Committee
Request for concurrence of the Village Board in the appointment of
Lindsay Brown to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Alan Bennett
on the Economic & Community Development Committee with a term to
May 2025.
This Appointment was approved on the Consent Agenda
L. 230436 Agreement with American Federation of State, County &
Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, Council 89 (AFSCME)
Request for approval of a four-year Agreement between the Village of
Lombard and American Federation of State, County & Municipal
Employees, AFL-CIO, Council 89, (AFSCME) beginning January 1,
20224 through December 31, 2027.
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This Request was approved on the Consent Agenda
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Trustee Anthony Puccio, seconded by Trustee Andrew
Honig, to Approve the Consent Agenda The motion carried by the following
vote
Aye: 5- Anthony Puccio, Bernie Dudek, Andrew Honig, Dan Militello, and Bob
Bachner
Absent: 1- Brian LaVaque
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 Bernie Dudek, seconded by Trustee Bob
Bachner, that the meeting of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village
of Lombard held on Thursday, January 4, 2024 in the Board Room of the
Lombard Village Hall be adjourned at 6:08 p.m. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 5- Anthony Puccio, Bernie Dudek, Andrew Honig, Dan Militello, and Bob
Bachner
Absent: 1- Brian LaVaque
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Agenda
Village of Lombard
Village Hall
255 East Wilson Ave.
Lombard, IL 60148
villageoflombard.org
Meeting Agenda
Thursday, January 4, 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; Andrew Honig, District Four;
Dan Militello, District Five; and Bob Bachner, District Six
Village Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda January 4, 2024
I. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
II. Roll Call
III. Public Hearings
IV. Public Participation
V. Approval of Minutes
Minutes of December 21, 2023
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
Lombard Historic Preservation Commission - Village Clerk Liz Brezinski
VII. Village Manager/Village Board/Village Clerk Comments
VIII. Consent Agenda
Payroll/Accounts Payable
A. 230433 Approval of Village Payroll
For the period ending December 16, 2023 in the amount of $943,198.28.
B. 230434 Approval of Accounts Payable
For the period ending December 22, 2023 in the amount of
$2,077,485.52.
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Ordinances on First Reading (Waiver of First Requested)
B-2. 220223 Text Amendments to Chapter 92.30 et. seq. of the Village Code -
Weeds and Vegetation (No Mow Provisions)
A recommendation of the Public Works and Environmental Concerns
Committee to amend Section 92.30 of the Village Code pertaining to the
"No Mow 'til Mother's Day" and exception provisions relative to grass and
weed cutting activity for detached single-family residences. (DISTRICTS -
ALL)
C. 230395 Amending Title 11, Chapter 112, Section 112.13 (A) of the
Lombard Village Code - Alcoholic Beverages
An Ordinance revising the requirements for a class “XX-VG” liquor license
and decreasing the number of Class "XX-VG" liquor licenses by one (1)
due to a change in ownership of SBBL LLC d/b/a Brauer House at 1000
Rohlwing Road, Unit 13, and the creation of one (1) new Class “XX-VG”
liquor license for 3DRH Hospitality LLC d/b/a Humo Smokehouse at 1000
Rohlwing Road, Unit 13, under new ownership. (DISTRICT #1)
Other Ordinances on First Reading
D. 230349 Text Amendments to Section 36.30 to 36.74 of Village Code:
The Economic & Community Development Committee submits its
recommendation to approve Text Amendments to Chapter 36 relative to
the Tax Increment Financing Grant Programs. With the expiration of the
Lombard Downtown Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District, several code
changes are being introduced striking all references to the Downtown TIF
District, removing all grant requirements, and referencing the adopted
Program Policies adopted by the Village Board. (DISTRICTS - ALL)
E. 230423 PC 23-25: Calvary Church Resubdivision - 105 and 115 W Maple
Street
The Plan Commission submits its recommendation to approve the
following action on the subject property located within the R2PD
Single-Family Residence District Planned Development (Calvary Church
Planned Development):
1. Pursuant to Section 155.504 (A) (major changes in a
planned development) of the Lombard Zoning Ordinance, amend
the Calvary Church Planned Development, as established by
Ordinance No. 7627, to approve the following:
a. A major change to the planned development to change the
use of the property at 115 W. Maple Street from a
single-family residential structure owned and used by Calvary
Church to a single-family residence owned by a separate
entity and maintained as a single-family residence; and
b. A deviation from Sections 155.510 and 155.407(H) of the
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Lombard Zoning Ordinance to allow the Calvary Church
Planned Development to maintain 37% of the planned
development as open space, and to allow the property at
105 W. Maple to maintain 33% of the property as open
space, where a minimum of 50% open space is required;
and
2. Approve a minor plat of subdivision. (DISTRICT #1)
Ordinances on Second Reading
Resolutions
F. Amendments to the Renovation & Improvement Grant, Retail Business Grant,
Restaurant Foregivable Loan Program, Business Relations Grant, and Art Grant
Programs (this item moved to Consent H-2)
G. 230430 Lombard Meadows-Phase IV Cherry Lane and Hawthorne Circle
Design Engineering Contract
Approving a contract with Civiltech Engineering, Inc. in an amount not to
exceed $344,166.27 for design engineering services for the Lombard
Meadows Project Phase IV. (DISTRICT #6)
Other Matters
H. Text Amendments to Chapter 92.30 et. seq. of the Village Code - Weeds and
Vegetation (No Mow Provisions) (item moved to Consent B-2)
H-2. 230367 Amendments to the Renovation & Improvement Grant, Retail
Business Grant, Restaurant Forgivable Loan Program, Business
Relocation Grant, and Art Grant Programs:
The Economic and Community Development Committee submits its
recommendation to approve amendments striking all references to the
Lombard Downtown TIF District, adding the program eligibility to the St.
Charles Road TIF- 2 East District properties for each of the applicable
programs, and amending applicability and grant provisions. (DISTRICTS
#1 and #4)
I. 230368 Second Amendment to the Business Retention Economic
Incentive Policy
The Economic and Community Development Committee submits its
recommendation to approve an amendment to the Business Retention
Economic Incentive Policy to incorporate the properties previously
identified within the Downtown Lombard TIF and as within the Key
Development Sites Listing. Companion applicability amendments specific
to the added downtown areas will be referenced as well. (DISTRICTS -
ALL)
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J. 230369 Downtown Grant Program Policy
The Economic and Community Development Committee submits its
recommendation to approve a Downtown Grant Program Policy (DGP).
The Policy provide for a new downtown grant program utilizing the Village’s
Economic Development Fund in lieu of the Lombard Downtown TIF Fund.
(DISTRICTS #1 and #4)
K. 230408 Approval of Building Plan Review and Inspection Consultant
Services - B&F Construction Code Services
Staff requests approval of a contract with B&F Construction Code services
to perform building plan review and inspection activities on behalf of the
Village for the remainder of 2023 and for the 2024 calendar year.
L. 230436 Agreement with American Federation of State, County &
Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO, Council 89 (AFSCME)
Request for approval of a four-year Agreement between the Village of
Lombard and American Federation of State, County & Municipal
Employees, AFL-CIO, Council 89, (AFSCME) beginning January 1, 20224
through December 31, 2027.
M. 240006 Appointment - Economic & Community Development Committee
Request for concurrence of the Village Board in the appointment of
Lindsay Brown to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Alan Bennett
on the Economic & Community Development Committee with a term to
May 2025.
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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