Lisle Village Board schedules special meeting to appoint new police chief

The Village of Lisle held its regular board meeting on March 17, 2025, addressing several key topics, including community recognition, federal funding eligibility, and the appointment of a new police chief.

The meeting commenced with a proposal from the Village Manager to recognize local high school teams for their achievements. Notably, the Bennett hockey team recently finished second in the state finals, losing narrowly by a score of 1-0. The board expressed support for recognizing both the hockey team and any other local teams achieving state championships, emphasizing the importance of celebrating such accomplishments.

Next, the board discussed a document from the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) that outlines criteria for federal funding eligibility. The Village Manager highlighted that projects prioritizing user pay models and supporting local opportunity zones would be favored for grants. He noted that developments like the Pulte project, which includes four-bedroom homes, align with these criteria, while studio apartments could disqualify the village from receiving federal grants. The discussion underscored the importance of planning and zoning decisions in enhancing the community's eligibility for federal funding.

The meeting also included an update on the appointment of a new chief of police. The Village Manager reported that the assessment for the candidate was completed, and the results would be available by March 28. A special meeting was scheduled for that date at 4:00 PM to review the assessment and potentially confirm the appointment. Board members were encouraged to conduct interviews with the candidate before the meeting.

Clerk Rowell reminded attendees about the upcoming consolidated election on April 1, noting that early voting had begun. The Lisle Police Department is serving as one of the early voting locations. The Clerk urged residents to participate in the election, especially given the low voter turnout in previous years.

The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn, following a brief discussion on the importance of community engagement in the electoral process. The board emphasized the need for residents to make their voices heard in the upcoming election.