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- Consent agenda (minutes, closed-session minutes, work session minutes; abolish working cash fund; accounting-services agreement with Lauterbach and Amen LLP; FY25-26 employee pay plan ordinance; accounts payable and payroll authorization motions): Approved by roll call (Trustees Lautner, Zorro, Sheehan, Stewart, Caputo — all yes).

- Travel expenses for attendance at the Illinois Municipal League (IML) lobby day (April 1–3): $1,007.91 approved by roll call.

- Zoning variations at 306 North La Grange Road (case 25-0001) for Stephen May and Michael Bogart: ordinance granting two variations (increase building coverage to 31.24%; reduce detached garage rear setback from 5' to 3'): Approved by roll call.

- Resolution authorizing execution of a stray animal services agreement with the Hinsdale Humane Society (impound fee set at $385; 3.5% automatic annual increase; seven-day holding period): Approved by roll call.

- Authorization for staff to solicit competitive proposals (RFPs) and waive the formal newspaper-advertised competitive-bid process for select public-works services (tree removal, stump grinding, emergency tree work, general tree maintenance, section tree trimming, winter stone supply, gravel and spoil hauling): Approved by roll call.

- Ordinance approving the fiscal year 2025-26 operating budget: Approved by roll call.

- Approval of the fiscal year 2025–29 five-year plan: Approved by roll call.

- Ordinance amending the fiscal year 2024-25 operating budget to reflect transfers and project timing adjustments (including $2,000,000 transfer to sewer fund): Approved by roll call.

- Motion to approve committee and collector reports as presented: Approved by voice vote.

Where the meeting record listed roll-call tallies, individual trustee votes recorded during roll call included Trustees Lautner, Zorro, Sheehan, Stewart and Caputo voting yes. Several items were presented as consent or routine items; when an explicit mover/second was recorded in the transcript it is noted elsewhere in staff documents. Specific ordinance or resolution numbers were not specified on the meeting record for several items and are listed as \"not specified\" in the board packet.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Village of La Grange Park Board Meeting 4-22-25","oneSentenceSummary","At its April 22 meeting the La Grange Park Board of Trustees unanimously approved the consent agenda, travel expenses for IML lobby day, zoning variations, an animal-services contract with Hinsdale Humane Society, a waiver to use RFPs for public-works services, and budget ordinances and amendments.","taxTitle","La Grange Park, Cook County, Illinois","taxId",70240,"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},6263557,"Trustees approve waiver of formal bids for selected public-works services; staff to use RFPs",222,1532000,1754000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3103690-ca875c630b032a76e20c0ff19ac866e8&start=1532&end=1754","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3103690-ca875c630b032a76e20c0ff19ac866e8/thumbnail_1532000.jpg","/articles/6263557/La-Grange-Park/Cook-County/Illinois/Trustees-approve-waiver-of-formal-bids-for-selected-public-works-services-staff-to-use-RFPs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6263557-709cefdc89b0175e555efd3660d51c85/orig.mp4?Expires=1775316002&Signature=PnuIcMRY3YRj25gP9xp5eCPmvmeaoMuVtF409xvtWyIu8-whjPZ0KCvEMbI2a3r82G8FfHTJYrnh~dd3RBU9jr5g0JwPX2sAEvm6Cyy07qmYygAnZ3d8GOQfEPGo~8Uvh8hDf-Kt4zfAli2Z~JaH5Isa~2096AqpAGFAAmzaaFaSG5VB98mQlazdP-yVZJJTuva~1sEaa3jSzH-M-IDrXTucESdCRoBQXIChDepLwZiFIGYTAFVF0BLBBkHVFvhGqIYTlu5mS1GxG62b2aPiy57jl5ITeQvXem6LBHpbY8HV6Q5KDMg7xxGtmIeYxLpXd5aGxDpq3JAQG2mT4uHMRw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Village of La Grange Park Board of Trustees on April 22 authorized staff to solicit competitive proposals via requests for proposals (RFPs) and to waive the formal newspaper-advertised competitive bid process for selected public-works materials and services.

Trustee Sheehan introduced the item, explaining that advertising formal bids has been time-consuming and often yields few responses; instead, staff will distribute RFPs to qualified area contractors and post them on the village website and the Illinois Municipal League public-notice site. Trustee Wagner asked whether legal counsel raised concerns; a staff member and counsel indicated no legal impediment and noted posting the RFP widely is intended to preserve competitive access.

The scope of anticipated RFPs includes tree removal, stump grinding, emergency tree work, general tree maintenance, section tree trimming, winter stone supply, gravel and spoil hauling. The board voted unanimously to authorize staff to proceed with RFPs and waive the competitive-bid process for these contracts; staff will return contract awards for board approval when specific proposals are presented.","The board agreed to waive the formal competitive-bid newspaper process for certain non-capital public-works contracts and to solicit competitive proposals via posted requests for proposals (RFPs).",{"_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},6263562,"La Grange Park approves contract with Hinsdale Humane Society; impound fee rises to $385",198,1190000,1388000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3103690-ca875c630b032a76e20c0ff19ac866e8&start=1190&end=1388","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3103690-ca875c630b032a76e20c0ff19ac866e8/thumbnail_1190000.jpg","/articles/6263562/La-Grange-Park/Cook-County/Illinois/La-Grange-Park-approves-contract-with-Hinsdale-Humane-Society-impound-fee-rises-to-385","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6263562-dca205b6f80e06b2eddc52b88ccba13b/orig.mp4?Expires=1775316002&Signature=A5Uh6GlcmlWUlAFT9EX0X~tqvh07eEeZGmL2GEhsqmBY3AJt0vxf1V8oDSQ9AzBb9dF4QsxbT3XH07oFGwQByA4rF85qutzBo2cVxqaI06XMOLkHEV4a91i03A-nes97nT9eYSqy8cndR2BJb96ixFFPskNgy4V9Xw6104JAywUg4Pi6e-5J1apLn0Ab-19ZrvfRfBkvlXJCT4x-zO5LBs8HL2dfoCiibWZpBLMPTdCz6GiaSv4~N7GTNS-PphVhlOz6J07twwWY3SrGHT1hdYKPMNyN39mU3iN2xQw0PD6fGNcVw5c-Nu-BcA1k2k25jawZ6mqayA6HFwSIwDJvZQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Village of La Grange Park Board of Trustees on April 22 unanimously approved a stray-animal services agreement with the Hinsdale Humane Society (HHS) that increases the impound fee to $385 per animal and includes an automatic annual increase of 3.5% each April 1.

Trustee Caputo presented the police department's recommendation and explained the amended municipal code requires owners of impounded animals to pay the impound fee and any costs incurred by the facility. He moved to approve a resolution authorizing execution of the agreement; trustees voted yes on a roll call.

During discussion Village President DiCipio asked how the process works if an owner reclaims an animal. A staff member responded that the village would receive the HHS invoice and issue a local citation for the impound fee; if the animal is not reclaimed after the seven-day holding period (unless otherwise directed by the village president, manager or court order), HHS would place the animal for adoption rather than euthanize, and the retaining fee would still apply.

The final agreement and resolution were approved by the board; staff will execute the contract and process invoices under the village's impound-fee ordinance (section 9-2.034(c)) as discussed at the meeting.","The board approved a stray animal services agreement with the Hinsdale Humane Society that raises the impound fee to $385 and establishes a 3.5% automatic annual increase and a seven-day hold period for impounded animals.",{"_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},6263567,"Board approves zoning variations for new garage at 306 North La Grange Road",171,566000,737000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3103690-ca875c630b032a76e20c0ff19ac866e8&start=566&end=737","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3103690-ca875c630b032a76e20c0ff19ac866e8/thumbnail_566000.jpg","/articles/6263567/La-Grange-Park/Cook-County/Illinois/Board-approves-zoning-variations-for-new-garage-at-306-North-La-Grange-Road","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6263567-d181fe624f8b60acef27904b283edc06/orig.mp4?Expires=1775316002&Signature=GkwWz2Cs0YoXXNE3zuxnAUyGYbikm0b6opwwYHlqA89BQsjrHOe1kLIEoTxw~Uy4RI6mOpS-PsJoLtkDB~rws-HivGDc3D7lz0akbdQcr3UvlT514kuDhGAOOesyxZadyLtBHlbTJUmgBBx2WiR6m4pGSV2wHhjpDhVzIQgtrdn5GraUH6Er9XaM1f1Q70-GerZiSDptkiqBwgHjkKAgrhdfgOPR9HTuwTDRekUH3eDZzgpbP5BcC6VI-FKCKKiKO2RpOfyN2j0mHF4H0pdxhoZJXdi~-tvi1ntC0WNGXNyOHePGpRh~BveTS~FynEMCgDALNRYaNfaNDa2fffSBBw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Village of La Grange Park Board of Trustees voted unanimously April 22 to grant two zoning variations for property owners Stephen May and Michael Bogart to construct a detached two-car garage at 306 North La Grange Road.

Trustee Zorro reported the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on March 18, 2025 and recommended approval by a 5–0 vote; staff concurred with that recommendation. The applicants seek a variation to increase maximum building coverage from 30% to 31.24% and to reduce the minimum rear-lot-line setback for a detached garage from 5 feet to 3 feet to place a 400-square-foot, 20-by-20 garage three feet from the rear lot line.

Trustee Zorro said the lot is pie-shaped and angled along La Grange Road, creating practical hardships that drove the request; the board heard no objections and moved to approve the ordinance granting the variations (case number 25-0001). The motion passed by roll call with all trustees voting yes.

The proposal will remove an existing 242-square-foot attached single-car garage and replace it with the proposed detached structure located near the existing parking pad. The record on file includes the Planning and Zoning Commission minutes, findings of fact and attachments presented at the public hearing.","Trustees unanimously approved two zoning variations to allow construction of a 20-by-20 detached two-car garage at 306 N. La Grange Road, increasing lot coverage to 31.24% and reducing the detached garage rear setback from 5 feet to 3 feet.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6263572,"La Grange Park board adopts 2025-26 budget, advances sewer and road projects",852,1763000,2615000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3103690-ca875c630b032a76e20c0ff19ac866e8&start=1763&end=2615","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3103690-ca875c630b032a76e20c0ff19ac866e8/thumbnail_1763000.jpg","/articles/6263572/La-Grange-Park/Cook-County/Illinois/La-Grange-Park-board-adopts-2025-26-budget-advances-sewer-and-road-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6263572-64ffc70386be88b7802d7a9ed80454a4/orig.mp4?Expires=1775316002&Signature=mIcbkiaQayzOuOlM0cv91ri12SobeJUYthuUdu~RqT~i9ahWnESIrl0KodrqaZaVnRLL2RxPtXFNirL5G3DeKAx05unqyQnywjj-qTNqTCv4ih0hNHnAF2nkGL5MNBrmeGZOTvNKgRRu~t9f9hDAJ3gVnAHEWkU14axy80wsXLNyk69KdEzzVLK6Wq6lgBIxKou7e9DzVf-DDHlCsL~RoKOZuPMhReMny1ZZAA2VzLOPvzMpngJLO3fNEscMeblBzim8p4PytOcN8ezcNfPv9jOa843P2CMxk-jAKXSvI4z-DbtYVUjoJQs5Y9fsW6tHO1m~HISuCj1D7cNE2fzPXw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Village of La Grange Park Board of Trustees on April 22 unanimously adopted the fiscal year 2025-26 operating budget and a five-year plan, and approved amendments to the current fiscal year budget that include a $2,000,000 transfer from the general fund to the sewer fund to support the Central Area sewer separation project.

The action caps several finance-committee meetings and a public hearing on the budget conducted in March and April. Trustee Lautner presented the finance report and moved to approve the ordinance adopting the 2025-26 budget; the motion passed by roll call with all trustees voting yes.

The approved budget incorporates several committee-recommended adjustments: $231,700 was added to the water fund for Homestead Road water-main engineering to coordinate work with the central-area sewer separation project; Park Road engineering costs were adjusted to enable construction before the 2025–26 school year; and a modest $13,800 increase was added across general, water and sewer funds to cover legal services based on updated billing data. The five-year plan was amended to move Homestead water-main work earlier in the schedule and to reflect construction timing changes intended to minimize repeated excavations.

Trustees discussed revenue trends and one-time changes. Finance figures presented by Trustee Lautner showed general fund revenue at roughly 96.3% of the annual budget year-to-date, with property-tax receipts up 2.5% and some declines in telecommunications and cable-franchise receipts. The village reported that permit-related receipts lagged prior-year levels due to large projects in 2024.

The board also approved amendments to the fiscal year 2024-25 budget, including a $2,000,000 transfer to the sewer fund, a $116,800 change to the motor fuel tax fund for Park Road design engineering moved forward, a $35,000 amendment for development consulting in the 301st Street/La Grange Road business district fund, a $384,000 amendment for the Newberry property purchase in the 301st Barnsdale business district fund, and a $35,000 amendment to the risk-management fund for higher insurance-pool contributions. Trustee Lautner moved the budget-amendment ordinance; it passed unanimously by roll call.

Board members credited village staff for preparing the budget and noted the village received a Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for the fiscal year 2024 comprehensive annual financial report, a recognition mentioned during the meeting.

The adopted budget and five-year plan will be published on the village website and distributed to the board and staff. Next steps include presenting project-specific engineering documents and putting construction work out to bid where required. Several capital projects referenced in the budget — including coordinated sewer separation and water-main work on Homestead Road and the Park Road improvements — are expected to move into design and, where noted, procurement in the coming months.","The Village of La Grange Park unanimously approved the fiscal year 2025-26 operating budget, a five-year plan and amendments to the current year budget, including a $2 million transfer to the sewer fund and accelerated water-main engineering for Homestead Road.","actionData","errors"]

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