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Why it matters: trustees and staff said the bills — as written at that point in the legislative session — could constrain local zoning authority and local review processes that municipalities use to manage land use, infrastructure capacity and community character. Supporters of filing slips argued the village should protect local control; those opposed to taking that step urged engaging state representatives to refine legislation and flagged the need to address affordable housing problems.

During the discussion Trustee Greco, Trustee Mullin and the mayor voiced concern about state preemption of local zoning authority. Trustee Saima said she was not in favor of opposing the bills outright and said affordable housing constraints need broader solutions. Several trustees asked staff to follow the bills as they move through committee and to coordinate with the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference and Illinois Municipal League.

The board’s final action, recorded on the floor, resulted in the motion passing. The clerk recorded three votes in favor, one opposing vote and two abstentions; the mayor indicated the board’s direction would be communicated and staff could file witness slips consistent with that board instruction. Staff noted that, where board-approved priorities already exist through regional municipal organizations, staff has authority to submit slips under that membership.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025-03-17 Village of Lisle Regular Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Village Board voted to instruct staff to file witness slips opposing House Bills 1843, 1814 and 1709 (as cited in the packet). Trustees were split in discussion: several argued the bills would impair local zoning control while others said they support state efforts addressing housing availability and want to refine language.","taxTitle","Lisle, DuPage County, Illinois","taxId",70203,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6124176,"Family Square property listed for sale; village staff say CBRE marketing is underway",98,2292000,2390000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2686061-1769de63a63bbc600638e32684a059bf&start=2292&end=2390","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2686061-1769de63a63bbc600638e32684a059bf/thumbnail_2292000.jpg","/articles/6124176/Lisle/DuPage-County/Illinois/Family-Square-property-listed-for-sale-village-staff-say-CBRE-marketing-is-underway","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6124176-dd3c63f5f59988208f0c55ef4c3d4368/orig.mp4?Expires=1771188264&Signature=TpKcvbR0z1TLPftwHoahsqnEFapfNVnuJ~wNObUajqe-hXg65MB-mQr0~UMpsgWGXosRhE3e~dv5KK~E8GhTW3VYqS24WnyxQuktHebYMKWAZ~Ja6X-XSc1QVEXgXamAzmsED7cXsaDvSyLWOIQttI-5jpeF7dzjsrSBCpBtiM~Wj-pZmvja288UMc9q3AwrJNSwQcimfFZy2fmqfd8gIsl5DIUxtFAe9VTL966tWr56fUvC29PsCHUftJrzmLCwTpjxGL5vfQb9sqpKXqL~0hgsYiOTRyXatPEaGVePiZQPAOnmYgtbfpDRwTHJb0q7QZfixr~Hix-G-r3Q0kPNlg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Trustees were told on March 17 that the Family Square (formerly Family Dollar / commercial) property has been placed on the market with CBRE as the listing broker. Village Manager (as recorded) told the board the listing went live that day and that CBRE had already distributed information to about 20 developers and additional contacts from the bank.

Why it matters: Family Square sits in Lisle’s downtown planning area and has been the subject of previous redevelopment discussions. The village’s downtown plan and zoning will shape what a new owner can build by right; interested developers may contact village staff with conceptual proposals before submitting any offers.

Village Manager’s office said the credit union owner and CBRE are working on a timetable for receiving offers; staff expects development teams will contact the village to discuss the downtown master plan, entitlements and site constraints. Trustees asked staff to proactively prepare a short list of zoning expectations and to be ready to meet with interested parties so village feedback is timely and consistent.

No board action was recorded. Staff said it will follow up with CBRE and Green State Credit Union to get the listing timeline and will advise the board when developers express serious interest.","CBRE listed the Family Square property on March 17 on behalf of Green State Credit Union; village staff said brokers have sent the listing to multiple developers and the bank will set a schedule for offers. Trustees asked staff to engage with potential buyers so the village is prepared if offers land.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6124181,"Lisle presents FY 2025-26 budget; board approves limited property tax abatement",4716,124000,4840000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2686061-1769de63a63bbc600638e32684a059bf&start=124&end=4840","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2686061-1769de63a63bbc600638e32684a059bf/thumbnail_124000.jpg","/articles/6124181/Lisle/DuPage-County/Illinois/Lisle-presents-FY-2025-26-budget-board-approves-limited-property-tax-abatement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6124181-3e761e2ccde72c42431c35c80a5b03f3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771188264&Signature=VR2uKWhw2lwXOq5Oc4xK4UHnb8GyHSai1E3mTmwKf35S1omPSPYnI158EGD1tkUwese8s0g0yaJnDqtAy1NiDNTLRPhXThf1buAGFZTFz9AHEIv89yqhhSpPc-u5XjdHHJFJ3aG4jAHxxS46mKCf~wwOi9Dxv7KzCa2t5vqMuNa4qxVin1ihjz5JtlnTuZZ0IOUd2VwATjePdRjCXETnkTZ6qZ5NAPzTsm2gW1ownV8U--tRZyZhT3-aAWe67dkDHvyfjMATLOPyGny6PaiBRyI4RllpTgB2uRj3YnwDCCFDxqErUq5PBmFh7z2t4~nZmrwrnHTemg2eV1Z9Ej6tEQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Deputy Village Manager and Chief Financial Officer Sarah Mitchell on March 17 presented the Village of Lisle’s proposed fiscal year 2025-26 budget, saying the fiscal year begins May 1 and concludes April 30 and that the budget was developed starting in October with final approval scheduled for April 7.

The presentation outlined revenue and expenditure changes driven by updated sales-tax projections and board directions taken at February 17 and March 3 meetings. Mitchell said the proposed budget includes a $1,000,000 transfer from the general fund to the police pension fund and a $600,000 transfer to the capital improvement fund to pay for police facility carpet replacement and firing-range improvements. She told the board the proposed budget “accounts for total revenues of $51,741,045 and total expenditures of $58,226,095,” and later noted an updated sales-tax projection that raised a current-year estimate discussed in the presentation.

Why it matters: trustees and members of the public framed the budget against a backdrop of concentrated sales-tax revenue, a long-term target to fully fund the police pension, and an active capital program. Mitchell’s slides showed $13,722,739 in capital projects — an increase of about $6.9 million from last year — including Burlington Avenue reconstruction ($4.3 million), floodplain property acquisition and demolition ($2.0 million), water main improvements and other projects.

Public comment focused on the sales-tax forecast. One resident asked for three specific figures: the original FY 2024-25 budgeted sales tax, the revised projection, and cumulative receipts through December. Mitchell replied the fiscal-year 2024-25 budgeted amount was about $6.5 million, that staff had previously projected $7.5 million, and that they had revised the projection to $8.3 million; she said cumulative receipts through December were about $6.2 million. Several trustees and members of the public expressed concern about the concentration of sales tax among a few businesses and specifically asked whether the Tesla dealership’s lease — reportedly maturing in November — posed a risk to projections; staff said they had not received notice of a renewal or termination.

Trustees debated whether to approve an ordinance abating up to $1,500,000 of the 2024 tax levy (an abatement would reduce the levy collected and shift the cost to the village’s general fund balance). Trustee Mullin proposed instead abating only the corporate-fund portion (approximately $485,727) to preserve reserve levels projected in the village’s five-year forecast. Trustee Olson pressed for using surplus dollars to shore up the police pension fund, noting the village has increased pension funding this year and that future sworn hires will add ongoing pension costs. The mayor and Trustee Greco argued for a larger abatement (up to $1.5 million) to return funds to property taxpayers now.

After discussion the board amended the ordinance and approved a tax abatement limited to the corporate portion of the levy in the amount stated on the record ($485,727). The roll call on the amended motion recorded Trustee Mullin Aye; Trustee Sima Aye; Trustee Greco Aye; Trustee Lesniak Aye; Trustee Olson No. The mayor did not cast a deciding vote on the amendment as presented, and the board declared the amended motion passed.

The budget presentation also included several personnel and operating changes: an increase of about $642,092 for salaries and benefits tied to four full-time positions; $50,000 allocated for hiring a social worker with associated grant reimbursement; $350,000 for police facility carpet replacement and $250,000 for firing-range improvements; $64,500 to lease three police vehicles; $7,200 for deep cleaning of village facilities; and $1,200 for computer equipment for the social worker. Mitchell said the proposed budget was prepared without any new revenue sources and includes a flat property-tax levy for the eighth consecutive year.

Board action: the public hearing on the proposed FY 2025-26 budget was opened and then closed by roll call; the board later approved the amended abatement ordinance that reduces the corporate portion of the 2024 levy by $485,727. Staff said the county clerk will be notified and that the abatement will be reflected in the levy documentation.

Looking ahead: the budget is scheduled for final approval at the board’s April 7 meeting; staff and several trustees said they will continue to monitor sales-tax receipts and communicate with state and local economic partners about major taxpayers whose leases or operations could affect projections.","Deputy Village Manager/CFO Sarah Mitchell presented the proposed FY 2025-26 budget and updated sales-tax projections. After debate, the Village Board approved an ordinance abating the corporate portion of the 2024 levy (approximately $485,727) rather than the larger $1.5 million figure some trustees and the mayor favored.","actionData","errors"]

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