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Consent items approved by voice/roll call included multiple routine agenda entries (identified on the agenda as items 781, 7803, 7805 and related consent numbers). The board also approved a warrant (identified as warrant 4/17/25) in the amount of $386,194.60 and approved payments made in advance for the 03/28/2025 through 04/10/2025 period totaling $707,736.80, both by roll call.

Board members recorded affirmative roll-call votes for the motion to approve the consent agenda and the warrant items. Staff noted the monthly treasurer’s report for March and the fourth-quarter 2024 financial report were included in the meeting packet and available for trustee review.

(Ending) These routine approvals were procedural and did not prompt extended debate; staff and trustees acknowledged receipt of financial reports and moved to the next agenda items.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Village Board Meeting April 17th, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At the April 17 meeting the board approved multiple consent and warrant items including routine payments and prepayments; several consent agenda items passed, and the board approved wage and warrant disbursements by roll call.","taxTitle","Hanover Park, DuPage County, Illinois","taxId",54135,"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},6268347,"Board tables waiver of up to $60,000 in water fees for Hanover Park District pool after maintenance concerns",388,3124000,3512000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3055845-c28645490c3ed52ae22b700116f0a80c&start=3124&end=3512","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3055845-c28645490c3ed52ae22b700116f0a80c/thumbnail_3124000.jpg","/articles/6268347/Hanover-Park/DuPage-County/Illinois/Board-tables-waiver-of-up-to-60000-in-water-fees-for-Hanover-Park-District-pool-after-maintenance-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6268347-24c76479c95ad9a9bc6d5c127d7d50cb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771203851&Signature=mJGAI43SwuAdwzBL~dIfl7MIjmJVpUWehXX3sBLN6nL6oSkejivPHgiFaYHDAH69HLqjr9g8x3vSX0Fjzml~89dXbW7YEOOtDeX~Ge1H02kNmz4BKqgbvLdxN83nwycOhlb39giXDe1MWdqU9cjzEdGpZFEPX~13qjsfczvJwyQMvzQkFqIEkHCZGnE4JrALWBmrlfaH9Smfh3pihT3zuRhE3YB0ASaFbkDtCURS0nhKUHN2UdCuIn8IGjJ4T4ijwyoIopMGDpMtgC1ICdzlNy9LZvTZAbb0xJuLaknUUi4LkhIDQJKL7539Ljm4Bug1pk3s~n3KXOVD7eNBpWobcQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Village Board of Hanover Park on April 17 tabled a request from the Hanover Park Park District to waive up to $60,000 in water-related fees to fill and operate the Safari Springs Aquatic Center for summer 2025.

Trustees and commenters raised concerns about the park district’s maintenance history at the facility, noting last year’s intermittent closures and reported patchwork repairs to the pool floor. One speaker said the pool had been closed on scheduled days and residents were turned away. Trustee Lisa Gutierrez said she had not seen a repair plan despite past tax levies for improvements and asked for clearer information about how the district plans to address ongoing maintenance issues.

Village staff noted that the $60,000 figure is an upper limit based on prior usage; staff said the park district used approximately $43,000 last year for water consumption, a number reduced by closures and lower use. Staff also explained that water use includes the pool fill and replenishment during the season (evaporation and backfill), and that the pool fill process must begin about a month before the scheduled opening to allow for heating and chemical balancing.

After discussion trustees moved to table the item and invite representatives from the park district to respond to board questions at the May 1 meeting. The motion to table passed on roll call with trustees present voting in favor.

(Ending) The board did not grant the waiver at the April 17 meeting; staff will request a formal response and maintenance plan from the Hanover Park Park District and the matter will be reconsidered at the May 1 meeting.","Trustees deferred action on a request from the Hanover Park Park District to waive up to $60,000 in water-related fees for Safari Springs Aquatic Center after trustees raised concerns about past maintenance, staffing and whether the district would use the full amount.",{"_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},6268352,"Hanover Park board approves year two of Alpha Building Maintenance contract amid documentation concerns",760,2365000,3125000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3055845-c28645490c3ed52ae22b700116f0a80c&start=2365&end=3125","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3055845-c28645490c3ed52ae22b700116f0a80c/thumbnail_2365000.jpg","/articles/6268352/Hanover-Park/DuPage-County/Illinois/Hanover-Park-board-approves-year-two-of-Alpha-Building-Maintenance-contract-amid-documentation-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6268352-5269235bc288b16278c3173c971b93a2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771203851&Signature=aBVjAvepjMDYazvDrYcqlSEO5mAL3POhOngNkZgyXACvj8QOmtMR~UpKhkODBphOwkag1AhnXgP8--LPtRTukXh3YCENwJIwskN6gsM97GCwBK1TPFOoz93bw9KDd22JC97BK7JLa4tW3Cp8tcfKbA6v2yvKWiiLuBTQRTMVPyv5PNs70jt6wJwU7nKkrcOq1p1M7nXR1A5PxlESYkMkHBLn3RV5AKc5n5iUeevh3dBTKioR1Qt3iO-8y-HhrlqCERZnIMTFv6~SrTdOYtV5R1JEJCeDbCpAznmQtXDNIkgCQtmanUzvHUtfla1s8YgKie0Kgf3sackbUErTfThiZg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Village Board of Hanover Park on April 17 approved year two of a three-year contract with Alpha Building Maintenance for custodial services, authorizing the village manager to execute related documents and approving the contract extension for $70,930.80.

During discussion trustees raised concerns that some of the vendor documentation provided with the initial bid packet had been expired or missing. Trustee Lisa Gutierrez asked for current copies of the company’s business license and cleaning certifications; staff told the board they had requested those documents and expected them to arrive within two weeks.

Several trustees said the contractor had performed satisfactorily during prior years — staff reported the company had provided services to the village for multiple years, including prior engagements before the current contract — and expressed a desire to avoid interrupting building cleaning services while staff obtains the paperwork. After debate the board approved the second-year renewal by roll call; trustees voting on the item recorded affirmative votes on the motion.

Village staff indicated they will follow up with Alpha Building Maintenance to obtain up-to-date business licenses and any required certifications, and to present those documents to the board once received. The contract as approved continues the vendor relationship under the terms previously presented to the board.

(Ending) The board’s approval covers the second year of the three-year contract; staff will return documentation for the board’s file and confirm that all necessary licenses and certificates are current.","Trustees approved the second year of a three-year cleaning contract with Alpha Building Maintenance but discussed expired or missing business licenses and certifications and asked staff to obtain updated documents.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6268356,"Hanover Park board tables vote on municipal grocery tax after extended debate",915,3514000,4429000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3055845-c28645490c3ed52ae22b700116f0a80c&start=3514&end=4429","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3055845-c28645490c3ed52ae22b700116f0a80c/thumbnail_3514000.jpg","/articles/6268356/Hanover-Park/DuPage-County/Illinois/Hanover-Park-board-tables-vote-on-municipal-grocery-tax-after-extended-debate","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6268356-5e2c5410fe3792bccb92e70c3c2f0b9c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771203851&Signature=eXCM-ZeKTzquo~5KcsVYJuMIgmcmNMO2dA2cUG0PnUrHEEhyyGL1ERJIPYWu~hdcVcQe8ieBeLh-i9MAXtwtKLntyyWqi-9dO9blLeVJplVLWO14lQp7fTZq5vOeQ9eQP9UeG2stMIfwHoZEfQR7YjQMtEb-LbC7Ni10p9q2GwgX7YZu05CaRNdGPOR6KZMgHfT-1Sr~~vTxOOrn58LSWoIfLmZ59fiizVQ0se11oyB8SxBqpb~AeqJ-WXXhiotkYr7hLFGrfTCAkSF9DTC2rHDh~0IlF~N4pdPh8vjLJv5xx0EOW-NLoyn7wKw~K7snHESE-pCn3-PCE9x-JUEabg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Village Board of Hanover Park on April 17 debated an ordinance that would add a municipal grocery retailers occupational tax to the village code but ultimately voted to pull the item from the agenda and schedule a workshop for further review.

The ordinance, described by Village President Rodney S. Craig as “not a tax increase” and intended as a sustainment measure to replace state-provided grocery-related revenue, prompted prolonged discussion about local budget projections and household impacts. Craig said the change would preserve roughly $500,000–$700,000 in annual revenue the village could otherwise lose.

Board members and a member of the public spoke at length about the item’s timing and effect. Resident Tom Clark, who addressed the board during the meeting’s town-hall portion, said he looked forward to the discussion and hoped trustees would weigh in; his remarks were taken up again during the ordinance debate. Several trustees said they wanted more time to workshop the proposal and to consider measures that would reduce pressure on residents facing higher grocery costs.

Trustees expressed different priorities. Some cited the potential budget shortfall the village would face without the revenue; others framed the question in terms of household hardship and economic uncertainty. One trustee urged the board to “lead with love” and consider alternatives that might relieve residents’ immediate needs while closing budget gaps.

After discussion the board voted on a motion to remove the ordinance from the agenda and convene a workshop to examine the proposal further. The motion passed by majority vote; one trustee recorded a no vote during roll call. The board discussed holding that workshop before the next regular meeting or at a date to be determined and reiterated that the item could be revisited during the village’s normal budget process.

The measure would have amended Chapter 94 of the municipal code by adding new articles to create municipal grocery retailers and service occupational taxes; the board did not take a final vote on the ordinance and no effective date was established.

Board members said the item will return for additional discussion at a later date and asked staff to plan a workshop that allows public input and detailed fiscal modeling.

(Ending) The board set no specific date in open session for the workshop; trustees said staff will coordinate a date and notice it to the public, and the ordinance will remain on hold until the board has had a chance to review additional materials.","Trustees debated an ordinance to adopt a municipal grocery retailers occupational tax to replace state-level revenue; after public comment and lengthy trustee remarks the board voted to remove the item from the agenda and schedule a workshop for further review.","actionData","errors"]

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