Village Board of Trustees
Regular MeetingLombard, IL · January 9, 2025
Minutes
Village of Lombard
Village Hall
255 East Wilson Ave.
Lombard, IL 60148
villageoflombard.org
Minutes
Thursday, January 9, 2025
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 January 9, 2025
I. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
The January 2, 2025 rescheduled regular meeting of the President and
Board of Trustees of the Village of Lombard held on Thursday, January 9,
2025 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
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
Deputy Chief of Police Joe Grage
Fire Chief Rick Sander
Village Attorney Jason Guisinger
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 Brian
LaVaque, that the minutes of the regular meeting of December 19, 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
None
Community Relations Committee - Trustee Dan Militello, Chairperson
None
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Economic/Community Development Committee - Trustee Anthony Puccio,
Chairperson
None
Finance & Administration Committee - Acting Chairperson Dan Militello
None
Public Safety & Transportation Committee - Trustee Brian LaVaque Chairperson
None
Public Works & Environmental Concerns Committee - Trustee Bob Bachner,
Chairperson
None
Lombard Historic Preservation Commission - Village Clerk Liz Brezinski
None
VII. Village Manager/Village Board/Village Clerk Comments
Trustee Brian LaVaque thanked Director of Community Development Bill
Heniff for the Village Code updates listed on the agenda.
Village Attorney Jason Guisinger noted that the petition had been
withdrawn for Consent item H (240379 - PC 24-13: 851 Parkview
Boulevard - Private School in Woodlake Office Park) and that item will be
removed from the Consent Agenda. Trustee Puccio requested the item
be removed from the Consent Agenda.
VIII Consent Agenda
.
Payroll/Accounts Payable
A. 250001 Approval of Village Payroll
For the period ending December 14, 2024 in the amount of $991,222.32.
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This Payroll/Accounts Payable was approved on the Consent Agenda
B. 250002 Approval of Accounts Payable
For the period ending December 20, 2024 in the amount of
$1,306,511.60.
This Payroll/Accounts Payable was approved on the Consent Agenda
C. 250010 Approval of Accounts Payable
For the period ending December 27, 2024 in the amount of
$3,935,670.08.
This Payroll/Accounts Payable was approved on the Consent Agenda
D. 250016 Approval of Village Payroll
For the period ending December 28, 2024 in the amount of
$1,125,300.78.
This Payroll/Accounts Payable was approved on the Consent Agenda
E. 250017 Approval of Accounts Payable
For the period ending January 3, 2025 in the amount of $2,097,692.05.
This Payroll/Accounts Payable was approved on the Consent Agenda
Ordinances on First Reading (Waiver of First Requested)
Other Ordinances on First Reading
F. 240377 PC 24-10: 324 Eisenhower Lane North - Davey Tree
The Plan Commission submits its recommendation to approve a
conditional use pursuant to Section 155.420(C)(10) of the Lombard
Village Code to allow for a contractor equipment and material storage
yard associated with a landscaping business operating on the subject
property located within the I Limited Industrial District. (DISTRICT #3)
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the Consent Agenda
G. 240378 PC 24-11: 10 W. North Avenue - Chicago Pallet
The Plan Commission submits its recommendation to approve a
conditional use pursuant to Section 155.420(C)(39) of the Lombard
Village Code to allow for an outside materials storage area associated
with a manufacturing business operating on the subject property located
within the I Limited Industrial District. (DISTRICT #4)
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the Consent Agenda
H. 240379 - PC 24:13: 851 Parkview Boulevard - Private School in Woodlake Office
Park (Petition Withdrawn)
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I. 240393 PC 24-12: 11 N. Chase and 734 E. St. Charles Road
The Plan Commission submits its recommendation to approve a
conditional use pursuant to Section 155.416 (C)(4) of the Lombard
Village Code to allow for a building material and products sales and
storage establishment on the subject property located within the B4
Corridor Commercial District. (DISTRICT #4)
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the Consent Agenda
J. 240394 PC 24-14: 614, 618, 622, 626, and 630 W. Meadow Avenue -
Suraiya Subdivision
The Plan Commission submits its recommendation of approval for
variations from Section 155.407(F)(1) of Village Code, approve a
variation to allow a minimum front yard setback of 30 feet for Lots 1
through 4 of the Suraiya Subdivision, irrespective of the front yard
setback of existing single-family dwellings on abutting lots, all located in
the R2 Single Family Residence District. (DISTRICT #1)
This Ordinance was passed on first reading on the Consent Agenda
Ordinances on Second Reading
Resolutions
Other Matters
K. 250005 Village Right-of-Way Tree and Stump Removal Contract
Renewal
Request for a waiver of bids and award of a contract to Homer Tree
Care, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $52,495.00. This is the first 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
L. 250007 Thomas Engineering Services Professional Services Agreement
Staff requests that the Village Board approve a professional services
agreement with Thomas Engineering Group to continue to perform
engineering inspection activities on behalf of the Village Community
Development Department for the 2025 calendar year.
This Request was approved on the Consent Agenda
M. 250008 Detention Pond Maintenance and Improvements Program -
Water Surface Monitoring Services
Request for a waiver of bids and award of a contract with Environmental
Aquatic Management, LLC of Algonquin in an amount not to exceed
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$23,100.00 for 2025 and $24,000.00 for 2026 for the monitoring and
maintenance of the water surfaces at the Village Complex Pond, Terrace
View Pond and Morris Pond. Environmental Aquatic Management was
deemed most favorable to the Village of two (2) proposals received. The
contract is comprised of three (3) separate two-year agreements.
(DISTRICTS #1 & #2)
This Bid was approved on the Consent Agenda
N. 250009 Detention Pond Maintenance and Improvements Program -
Native Plantings Management Services
Request for a waiver of bids and award of a contract with Bedrock
Earthscapes LLC of Wheaton in the amount of $23,600.00 for the
maintenance of the natural vegetation at various locations within the
Village of Lombard. Bedrock Earthscapes, LLC were deemed by staff to
be the most qualified firm. (DISTRICTS #1, #2, #4 & #6)
This Bid 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: 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
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XIII Adjournment
.
A motion was made by Trustee Bernie Dudek, seconded by Trustee Dan
Militello, that the rescheduled January 2, 2025 meeting of the Board of Trustees
of the Village of Lombard held on Thursday, January 9, 2025 in the Board
Room of the Lombard Village Hall be adjourned at 6:09 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, January 9, 2025
6:00 PM
Revised January 7, 2025
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 January 9, 2025
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 19, 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. 250001 Approval of Village Payroll
For the period ending December 14, 2024 in the amount of $991,222.32.
B. 250002 Approval of Accounts Payable
For the period ending December 20, 2024 in the amount of
$1,306,511.60.
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C. 250010 Approval of Accounts Payable
For the period ending December 27, 2024 in the amount of
$3,935,670.08.
D. 250016 Approval of Village Payroll
For the period ending December 28, 2024 in the amount of
$1,125,300.78.
E. 250017 Approval of Accounts Payable
For the period ending January 3, 2025 in the amount of $2,097,692.05.
Ordinances on First Reading (Waiver of First Requested)
Other Ordinances on First Reading
F. 240377 PC 24-10: 324 Eisenhower Lane North - Davey Tree
The Plan Commission submits its recommendation to approve of a
conditional use pursuant to Section 155.420(C)(10) of the Lombard Village
Code to allow for a contractor equipment and material storage yard
associated with a landscaping business operating on the subject property
located within the I Limited Industrial District. (DISTRICT #3)
Legislative History
12/16/24 Plan Commission recommended to the Corporate Authorities
for approval subject to conditions
G. 240378 PC 24-11: 10 W. North Avenue - Chicago Pallet
The Plan Commission submits its recommendation to approve a
conditional use pursuant to Section 155.420(C)(39) of the Lombard Village
Code to allow for an outside materials storage area associated with a
manufacturing business operating on the subject property located within
the I Limited Industrial District. (DISTRICT #4)
Legislative History
12/16/24 Plan Commission recommended to the Corporate Authorities
for approval subject to conditions
H. 240379 PC 24-13: 851 Parkview Boulevard - Private School in Woodlake
Office Park (Petitioner requested withdrawsl of the petition as of
1-7-25)
The Plan Commission submits its recommendation to approve a
conditional use pursuant to Section 155.412(C)(18) of the Lombard Village
Code to allow for a school, private, full-time: elementary, middle, and high,
on the subject property located within the OPD Office Planned
Development District. (DISTRICT #2)
Legislative History
12/16/24 Plan Commission recommended to the Corporate Authorities
for approval subject to conditions
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I. 240393 PC 24-12: 11 N. Chase and 734 E. St. Charles Road
The Plan Commission submits its recommendation to approve a
conditional use pursuant to Section 155.416 (C)(4) of the Lombard Village
Code to allow for a building material and products sales and storage
establishment on the subject property located within the B4 Corridor
Commercial District. (DISTRICT #4)
Legislative History
12/16/24 Plan Commission recommended to the Corporate Authorities
for approval subject to conditions
J. 240394 PC 24-14: 614, 618, 622, 626, and 630 W. Meadow Avenue -
Suraiya Subdivision
The Plan Commission submits its recommendation of approval for
variations from Section 155.407(F)(1) of Village Code, approve a variation
to allow a minimum front yard setback of 30 feet for Lots 1 through 4 of the
Suraiya Subdivision, irrespective of the front yard setback of existing
single-family dwellings on abutting lots, all located in the R2 Single Family
Residence District. (DISTRICT #1)
Legislative History
12/16/24 Plan Commission recommended to the Corporate Authorities
for approval
Ordinances on Second Reading
Resolutions
Other Matters
K. 250005 Village Right-of-Way Tree and Stump Removal Contract Renewal
Request for a waiver of bids and award of a contract to Homer Tree Care,
Inc. in the amount not to exceed $52,495.00. This is the first of two possible
one-year extensions of the contract and will expire December 31, 2025.
(DISTRICTS - ALL)
L. 250007 Thomas Engineering Services Professional Services Agreement
Staff requests that the Village Board approve a professional services
agreement with Thomas Engineering Group to continue to perform
engineering inspection activities on behalf of the Village Community
Development Department for the 2025 calendar year.
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M. 250008 Detention Pond Maintenance and Improvements Program - Water
Surface Monitoring Services
Request for a waiver of bids and award of a contract with Environmental
Aquatic Management, LLC of Algonquin in an amount not to exceed
$23,100.00 for 2025 and $24,000.00 for 2026 for the monitoring and
maintenance of the water surfaces at the Village Complex Pond, Terrace
View Pond and Morris Pond. Environmental Aquatic Management was
deemed most favorable to the Village of two (2) proposals received. The
contract is comprised of three (3) separate two-year agreements.
(DISTRICTS #1 & #2)
N. 250009 Detention Pond Maintenance and Improvements Program - Native
Plantings Management Services
Request for a waiver of bids and award of a contract with Bedrock
Earthscapes LLC of Wheaton in the amount of $23,600.00 for the
maintenance of the natural vegetation at various locations within the Village
of Lombard. Bedrock Earthscapes, LLC were deemed by staff to be the
most qualified firm. (DISTRICTS #1, #2, #4 & #6)
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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