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Board approves tree, housing, and utility actions

LombardNov 21, 20252 min read

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The Board approved a package of consent agenda items, including a new tree and shrubs ordinance, a 120-day moratorium on new pet shops with dog sales, building code updates, a two-lot subdivision, salary rates for 2026, several contract changes, and a $50,000 settlement.

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Residents will see several local policy and spending decisions move forward at once. The Board adopted new rules for trees and shrubs, paused new pet shops that sell dogs for 120 days while staff studies the issue, and advanced code updates, a subdivision approval, and 2026 pay rates for village employees. It also approved multiple infrastructure and service contracts, including sewer, drainage, sidewalk, snow removal, leak detection, and victim services work.

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Approved an ordinance amending the village code on trees and shrubs, including a higher tree planting fee.
Approved a 120-day moratorium on new retail uses involving the sale of live dogs while staff studies possible code changes.
Advanced building code text amendments that update village standards to the 2024 International Codes.
Approved a final plat for a two-lot subdivision at 1005 E. Maple Street and 205 S. Westmore-Meyers Road.
Adopted the FY 2026 salary ordinance effective January 1, 2026.
Levied $11,250 for Special Service Area Number Three for the traffic signal at 800 E. Roosevelt Road.
Approved change orders for coarse aggregate, manhole rehabilitation, drainage basin, Highland Avenue sewer separation, sidewalk and curb improvements, and consulting engineering services.
Approved a one-year $25,000 victim services contract with the Association for Individual Development.
Approved the purchase of Placer.ai location analytics software.
Approved a Memorandum of Understanding with DuPage County for participation in the 211 Program.
Approved a $50,000 settlement in Toni Rauscher v. Village of Lombard.
Approved purchase of remote system leak detection equipment for up to $24,144 and sidewalk snow removal services for up to $34,200.

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Nov 21, 2025, 12:00 AMVillage Hall Board Roomcompleted

Agenda

Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Public Hearings
Public Participation
Approval of Minutes
Committee Reports
Community Promotion & Tourism - Trustee Patrick Egan, Chairperson
Community Relations Committee - Trustee Jessica Hammersmith, Chairperson
Economic/Community Development Committee - Trustee Brian LaVaque, Chairperson
Finance & Administration Committee, Trustee Dan Militello, Chairperson
Public Safety & Transportation Committee - Trustee Bernie Dudek, Chairperson
Public Works & Environmental Concerns Committee - Trustee Bob Bachner, Chairperson
Lombard Historic Preservation Commission - Village Clerk Ranya Elkhatib
Village Manager/Village Board/Village Clerk Comments
Consent Agenda
Payroll/Accounts Payable
Approval of Village Payroll For the period ending November 4, 2025 in the amount of $1,093,594.90.
Approval of Accounts Payable For the period ending November 7, 2025 in the amount of $1,426,627.87.
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Approval of Accounts Payable For the period ending November 14, 2025 in the amount of $1,254,274.39.
Ordinances on First Reading (Waiver of First Requested)
An Ordinance Amending Title IX, Chapter 99, of the Lombard Village Code in regard to Trees and Shrubs A recommendation of the Public Works and Environmental Concerns Committee to amend Title IX, Chapter 99, of the Lombard Village Code in regard to Trees and Shrubs. Staff proposes an increased fee for tree planting and a more thorough explanation of the Ordinance. (DISTRICTS - ALL)
Ordinance Imposing a Temporary Moratorium on New Pet Shops With Dog Sales and Directing a Study and Preparation of Text Amendments Recommendation from staff to approve an ordinance establishing a 120-day moratorium on new retail uses involving the sale of live dogs and allowing staff and the Plan Commission time to study and evaluate the land use impacts of these uses in order to prepare text amendments to Chapter 155 of the Village Code.
Other Ordinances on First Reading
Congregate Care Lift Assist Ordinance Ordinance amending Title 3, Chapter 33, adding a new Section 33.49 to the Lombard Village Code regarding reimbursement for lift-assist services provided by the Lombard Fire Department.
Text Amendments to Title 15, Chapter 150 (Building Code) of the Village of Lombard Ordinances. The Board of Building Appeals recommends approval of the following code amendments to the Lombard Building Code (Title 15, Chapter 150 of Village Code): Updating the International Codes from the 2018 version to the 2024 version. · International Building Code · International Residential Code · International Mechanical Code · International Fuel Code · International Property Maintenance Code · International Swimming Pool and Spa Code · International Fire Code · Chapter 11 Storm Drainage of the 2024 International Plumbing Code
Ordinances on Second Reading
PC 25-13: 1005 E. Maple Street and 205 S. Westmore- Meyers Road - Two-lot subdivision The Plan Commission submits its recommendation to approve the following actions on the subject property located within the R3 Attached Single Family Residence District: 1. Pursuant to Chapter 154 of the Village Code (the Subdivisions and Development Ordinance), approve a final plat of subdivision with the following companion variations: a. For Lot 1, a variation from Section 155.408(E)(2) to allow a lot for a two-family dwelling with a width of 54 feet, where a minimum lot width of 60 feet is required; and b. For Lot 2, a variation from Section 155.408(E)(2) to allow a lot for a two-family dwelling with a width of 54.72 feet, where a minimum lot width of 60 feet is required. (DISTRICT # 5)
FY 2026 Salary Ordinance Ordinance setting rates of pay and salaries for Village of Lombard employees effective January 1, 2026.
An Ordinance Providing for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the Village of Lombard Special Service Area Number Three An Ordinance levying and assessing taxes for Special Service Area Number Three established for the property owners served by the traffic signal at 800 E. Roosevelt Road in the amount of $11,250.00 for the Fiscal Year beginning January 1, 2025 and ending December 31, 2025. (DISTRICT #6)
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Resolutions
Coarse Aggregate Material Purchase, Change Order No. 1 Reflecting an increase to the contract with Vulcan Materials in the amount of $30,000.00. This Change Order is for increased quantities needed to make repairs. (DISTRICTS - ALL)
FY2025 Manhole Rehabilitation Change Order No. 2 Reflecting an increase to the contract with Kim Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $71,738.82. This Change Order adds forty six manholes to the contract. The additional repair work was generated from manhole inspections performed under the 2025 sewer televising contract. (DISTRICTS - ALL)
641 N. Main Street Drainage Basin Project, Final Balancing Change Order No. 2 Reflecting an increase to the contract with Lima Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $133,214.99. This Change Order includes the increased quantity of non-special waste and adjusts pay item quantities for all construction categories. (DISTRICT #4)
Highland Avenue Sewer Separation, Final Balancing Change Order No. 2 Reflecting an increase to the contract with John Neri Construction Company in the amount of $82,210.30. This Change Order includes field-measured quantities of existing pay items, two new authorized unit prices items and two force amounts. Changes were primarily related to poor soils both on South Chase Avenue and Division Street and a water main break during roadway reconstruction. (DISTRICT #5)
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FY2025 Sidewalk and Curb Improvement Program, Final Balancing Change Order No. 1 Reflecting a decrease to the contract with Globe Construction, Inc. in the amount of -$12,999.64. This Change Order is intended to adjust the contract quantities. (DISTRICTS - ALL)
Victim Services Contract - Association for Individual Development (A.I.D.) A Resolution authorizing the signature of the Village Manager on a one-year Social Services Contract with the Association for Individual Development (AID) in the amount of $25,000.
Consultant Engineering Services Agreement - Budget Increase Reflecting an increase to the contract with Robinson Engineering, Ltd. in the amount of $25,000.00 to provide consulting engineering services to the Village of Lombard.
Other Matters
Sidewalk Snow Removal Contract - Rejection of Bids Recommendation from staff to reject all bids received, waive competitive bidding and authorize the approval of the proposal from Godoy Snow Removal, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $34,200.00. (DISTRICTS - ALL)
Placer.ai Location Analytics Platform Purchase Request for a waiver of bids and, per the Economic and Community Development Committee (ECDC) recommendation, approve the purchase of a subscription for Placer.ai software, a location analytics platform. Placer.ai provides real-time mobility and foot traffic data that will provide informed data driven decisions to attract and retain business support, downtown activities, and evaluate development opportunities.
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Memorandum of Understanding with DuPage County - Participation in 211 Program Request for authorization to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with DuPage County for the Village of Lombard to participate i the 211 Program.
General Release and Settlement of Claims - Toni Rauscher v. Village of Lombard Approval of a proposed Settlement of Claims Agreement in the amount of $50,000 in the case of Toni Rauscher v. the Village of Lombard.
Waive Bids - Approve Purchasing Remote System Leak Detection Equipment from Ferguson Waterworks of West Chicago, Illinois. Request for a waiver of bids and approval of the purchase of remote system leak detection equipment from Ferguson Waterworks in an amount not to exceed $24,144.00. (DISTRICTS - ALL)
Items for Separate Action
Ordinances on First Reading (Waiver of First Requested)
Other Ordinances on First Reading
Ordinances on Second Reading
Resolutions
Other Matters
Agenda Items for Discussion
Executive Session
Reconvene
Adjournment
Agenda Item
Agenda Item
Approval of the Consent Agenda

Board approves tree, housing, and utility actions

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