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\"You stole $2,000,000 from the Oak View Water Fund,\" resident Blake Trail told the board during non-agenda public comment, saying the village budget includes $2,000,000 for water-main upgrades that, he said, would not benefit Oakview residents because the village had previously taken the money into the general fund.

The complaint continued in a sustained public comment by Susan Sorrell, who told the board Oakview residents were omitted from the agenda and repeated claims that the village had given Illinois American Water rights to install mains on private property without village easements. \"How do you have a right of way when you don't even have village easement in our neighborhood?\" Sorrell asked, adding that license agreements showed Illinois American needed permission to walk on private property because, she said, the company does not own the mains.

Why this matters: residents asserted the village has reassigned a fund they say had been held to support the Oakview system, and they threatened deannexation and lawsuits if the village does not address ownership and easement questions. The remarks prompted trustees to reiterate that the matter will return to the board for further review and that staff and legal counsel will be asked to provide formal analysis.

Trustee Saima, responding later in the meeting during trustee reports, said she had researched the legal record and noted there is no recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that resolves the question; rather, she said, a petition for writ of certiorari had been denied and that Illinois Supreme Court precedent remains the controlling law. \"There is not a United States Supreme Court opinion,\" Saima said, and she added a legal opinion requested from village counsel will be forthcoming. Trustee Lesniak told residents the issue \"will be coming back to the board\" for further discussion.

What was raised and what was not decided: residents alleged the village deposited wheeling fund money into the general fund in 2017, questioned permits and easements granted to Illinois American Water, and said residents had signed short-term license agreements allowing access. No formal board action or vote addressing ownership, deed transfers, deannexation, or sale to Illinois American Water occurred at the meeting. Several trustees said staff and legal counsel will return with analysis.

Clarifying details captured in public comment: residents cited a $2,000,000 sum they say was removed from the Oakview wheeling/water fund; they described prior wheeling agreements and license agreements allowing access by Illinois American Water; they said certain mains were installed across private front yards rather than within a recorded village easement; and they asserted deannexation would yield an average tax savings of about $1,000 per year for affected properties (as characterized by a speaker). The precise legal status of the mains, the content of deeds or plats, and the village's prior permits were described by speakers as the subject of FOIA results but were not resolved at the meeting.

What the board said it will do next: trustees said they will seek a written legal opinion and bring the matter back for formal consideration. No timetable was set at the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025-04-21 Village of Lisle Regular Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","At the April 21 meeting of the Village of Lisle Village Board, Oakview residents pressed the board over ownership of water mains and a $2,000,000 fund they said was taken from the Oakview wheeling/water fund.","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},6265440,"Village proclaims Lisle High Science Olympiad, declares Arbor Day and spotlights Lisle Restaurant Week with 27 participants",2834,159000,2993000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3091116-ac3ff0522b0f4eb2901872c470e6768c&start=159&end=2993","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3091116-ac3ff0522b0f4eb2901872c470e6768c/thumbnail_159000.jpg","/articles/6265440/Lisle/DuPage-County/Illinois/Village-proclaims-Lisle-High-Science-Olympiad-declares-Arbor-Day-and-spotlights-Lisle-Restaurant-Week-with-27-participants","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6265440-c1583ad4290bbec153874c6dc43c6a1e/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437793&Signature=VkO1Ps2g11CozjOWEPOYjvsbhy3a9~oVunUSKvQsbl51nYeQ-3Fv4bWe8B00oxtIU4sTE3-1fH4IFwKZvUGiwvmAB6fiu1RdpE5ENOd8wtw8VuGlJdmMSpd1co-EhFixCnNvD1dyWwpQ~wdnifAcZr5hSERdniNqQeMo5dYBoRoF1VIlKv-gT-SakILfjrr4H8ILg8HPyfjE2RNG5FrVXs3RJve05BSl~rt9zqy4w0XqDgw2-mSaT6EC9gSLMyq7LI75XsZ-NFZSga0~QQYNUs3CffjI9wqVk9pXC3pNFTX3ZUEgDwlT6PR0FapR0dWCJNwj5ewKN8XR5AnjKCIvHw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Village of Lisle opened its April 21 meeting with community recognitions: a proclamation congratulating the Lisle High School Science Olympiad team for winning the Illinois state tournament; a proclamation establishing Friday, April 25, 2025 as Arbor Day in Lisle; and a service recognition for outgoing Trustee Dan Greco and a tribute to Mayor Christopher R. Pisac's eight years of service.

Science Olympiad proclamation and remarks: Mayor Christopher R. Pisac read a proclamation recognizing the Lisle High School Science Olympiad team's first-place finish at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The proclamation noted the team competed in six local and regional competitions since December 2024, placed fifth at the College of DuPage regional competition to earn a state bid, and medaled in 10 of 23 state events. The mayor presented the proclamation to science teacher Herb Anderson and team members. A team representative said the students began preparing in early October and that winning first place \"was a surprise to everyone when they called our name for first place.\" (presenter quote from the team representative)

Arbor Day proclamation: The board proclaimed Friday, April 25, 2025 as Arbor Day in Lisle. The proclamation references J. Sterling Morton (founder figure associated with Arbor Day and the Morton Arboretum in Lisle), notes that the village will distribute a limited number of tree saplings at Prairie Walk Pond beginning at 10 a.m. on April 25, and says the village has been recognized as a Tree City USA for 33 consecutive years and has received the Tree City USA growth award.

Service recognition: The board recognized Trustee Dan Greco for years of service and highlighted programs and accomplishments during Mayor Pisac's eight-year tenure, including a zoning code rewrite, transparency initiatives (video-broadcast meetings and online budget and services), restaurant grant and special events programs, and work on the East Branch DuPage River rehabilitation.

Lisle Restaurant Week: Community engagement specialist Pasden reported that Lisle Restaurant Week began April 21 and runs through April 26, 2025, with 27 participating restaurants (a roughly 28.5% increase over the 21 participants in the prior year). Participating businesses offered promotions, prix-fixe menus, or specials; the village promoted the event via the website, social media posts and reels (the first five registrants received a free reel), a billboard on Ogden Avenue, printed flyers, and coordination with the DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau. Pasden said marketing efforts included a full-size billboard outside Schmaltz facing westbound Ogden Avenue.

No formal votes were required for the proclamations and recognitions; Restaurant Week is an informational staff report and the board asked staff to collect feedback via follow-up surveys of participating businesses and possibly residents.","The April 21 meeting included proclamations for the Lisle High School Science Olympiad state championship and Arbor Day (April 25), a service recognition for Trustee Dan Greco and Mayor Christopher R. Pisac, and a staff overview of Lisle Restaurant Week (April 21\u0000\u000026) with 27 participating restaurants.",{"_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},6265445,"Board authorizes BNSF preliminary engineering agreement for Lisle levee review; review cost estimated at $16,226 with village cap of $20,000",187,2682000,2869000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3091116-ac3ff0522b0f4eb2901872c470e6768c&start=2682&end=2869","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3091116-ac3ff0522b0f4eb2901872c470e6768c/thumbnail_2682000.jpg","/articles/6265445/Lisle/DuPage-County/Illinois/Board-authorizes-BNSF-preliminary-engineering-agreement-for-Lisle-levee-review-review-cost-estimated-at-16226-with-village-cap-of-20000","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6265445-762fbd90041a6c59d20a1c0159290087/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437793&Signature=drMIGTsKSWFC4k2cWpKsVN4kbsF8DcSOF4sxiImCapkJ0oTM~MkbpRDSrKlOjw8x1Sh36XFAyctFmz8Qx3NtC1f9GdcyxCdvFqGZ17YrHCqP0iHhSpiNDDZ0neCy7-Gro4nEb39NfzEcRM7ArJwOWG~pxCdGxYoSlr9zvuQSqk23fMGaAY91g-guPaJcTSebWzTVY2h4e1upgWQbuV2MjYQA5zuS~pKRa3zB1z9LLaQnaI-SxSHUoH7v6TN9~zQZxZuPWAbxnNdqc0~4FU89cZPdx8fI9xYN9oS3oMxdpJ5qPXLaa6Fx1Pm~iHYPFA9dlrh3NvRRtN2ANnmt5J1VFw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Village of Lisle Village Board on April 21 authorized the village manager to execute a preliminary engineering services agreement with BNSF Railway to permit the railroad to review proposed levee improvements where the East Branch of the DuPage River meets the BNSF railroad.

Director Elias told the board that the Army Corps of Engineers is preparing a 60% plan submittal, anticipated in June, which BNSF will review to determine impacts to railroad facilities and the embankment. \"The existing levee ties in,\" Elias said, and BNSF wants to review the tie-in to make sure it is comfortable with the proposed changes. The village will be responsible for BNSF's review costs; BNSF estimated $16,226 and the agreement caps village financial exposure at $20,000. Any additional review work beyond the cap would require separate village approval.

Why this matters: the levee project's southern limit intersects railroad property and embankment; if BNSF objects to the tie-in the railroad's concern could jeopardize the project. Elias said the review is a critical coordination step and that the village ultimately will need an easement from BNSF for project work. Trustee questions in the meeting sought clarity on whether hydraulic modeling and 60% design work had been completed (Elias said modeling had been completed and plans were in preparation) and whether the BNSF review counts toward the village's match for the project (Elias confirmed easement acquisition costs count toward the match).

Next steps and financials: the village will submit the Army Corps 60% plans for BNSF review after the submittal is ready; the village will pay BNSF up to the $20,000 cap without further approval; any additional fees would require authorization. The board approved the resolution by roll call.

No construction authorization occurred at the meeting; this action authorizes coordination and engineering review with the railroad ahead of later design and permitting steps.","The board authorized the village manager to sign a preliminary engineering services agreement with BNSF Railway so the railroad can review the Army Corps 60% levee design. The village will pay BNSF's review costs (estimated $16,226) subject to a $20,000 cap; an easement from BNSF will be required before final construction.",{"_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},6265449,"Village of Lisle approves minutes, invoices and multiple consent items; board OKs Mollex PUD change, easement and grant extension",560,1857000,2417000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3091116-ac3ff0522b0f4eb2901872c470e6768c&start=1857&end=2417","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3091116-ac3ff0522b0f4eb2901872c470e6768c/thumbnail_1857000.jpg","/articles/6265449/Lisle/DuPage-County/Illinois/Village-of-Lisle-approves-minutes-invoices-and-multiple-consent-items-board-OKs-Mollex-PUD-change-easement-and-grant-extension","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6265449-b7e4573f4970d6d1b11f824bf172623d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437793&Signature=ascNeF-ql~dzbMGiQ6oBncutxd6a~meoDVWcoC2Nhf4Z9GYiPnS2G0-laUY1WxCxaOCIkorS5H1DbgSq8i83E5NILutGJQsz0V7PijszKpBUtqNjmkDeFond7KCvmBPjQHgZFdSeQjrfAKND03KB3Uho-tJbCAOQnzu~5jky90gVf7bozEm4Iz7C5ZamLhKGU7ZWIP5fFuL4zvw42u7UXrbpWU~MekVvmJIgmh41zoLyc1fM67pcDF5y7nhzESvqD~b1lp04NBEqfk8bAxsZQF7-GgklOITmVcFT5EakXllco~LLKlOaxBOB4gOKtpAwo-Q7n-4BYLpvSGHXyJMrDg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Village of Lisle Village Board on April 21 voted unanimously on multiple items: approval of meeting minutes from April 7; an invoice list totaling $372,537.19; the consent agenda of routine contracts and renewals; and several standalone ordinances and resolutions.

Major votes and outcomes at a glance

- Approval of the April 7, 2025 minutes: motion passed on roll call (recorded \"Aye\" from all trustees and the mayor).

- Invoice list: approved in the amount of $372,537.19 (roll call unanimous).

- Consent agenda (items A through P except K was pulled for separate consideration): the board approved a range of items including the March 2025 treasurer's report; an amendment to village code Title 1 Chapter 20 incorporating water and sewer rate adjustments (3%) and a DuPage Water Commission pass-through (4%); establishment of TIF interested party registries for proposed Lincoln Avenue (Route 53) and East Ogden Avenue TIF districts; and multiple one-year contract renewals and purchase orders. Notable amounts disclosed in the consent presentation: EV charging station $34,500; legal services renewal (Michelle Moore) three-year agreement (amount not specified in transcript); police uniform purchase order not to exceed $31,000; Veil Tech Engineering design services up to $267,482; T Fisher Construction renovation $132,900 (grant-funded); streetlight repair extension $55,000; tree trimming $46,150; street sweeping $85,600; landscape maintenance $75,400; janitorial services $63,480; and a vehicle lift $306,952.

- Item K (streetlight repair services) was pulled and approved separately following trustee discussion; roll call vote recorded as unanimous.

- Ordinance approving a minor change to Mollex Incorporated second-amendment Planned Unit Development at 2222 Wellington Court: approved by roll call.

- Resolution accepting a dedication of easement and authorizing execution of a plat of easement to ensure village access for maintenance and inspection of an off-site stormwater basin serving the Ness Exotic Wellness Center expansion (required under the DuPage County Countywide Stormwater and Floodplain Ordinance): approved by roll call.

- Resolution approving an amendment to the business development grant program agreement for 4700-4704 Main Street (Arcelorino Restaurant Group): the board extended completion deadlines to December 2025 for the restaurant and June 2026 for the deli/market concept; approved by roll call.

- Resolution authorizing the village manager to execute a preliminary engineering services agreement with BNSF Railway related to the Lisle Levee Improvement Project (see separate article for details): approved by roll call. BNSF estimated review costs of $16,226; the agreement caps village exposure at $20,000.

Vote tallies and procedure: votes were recorded by roll call; in each recorded roll-call the board responded \"Aye\" and the motion passed. If a member abstained or opposed, the roll call recorded it specifically; no recorded \"No\" or \"Abstain\" votes appeared for these items in the transcript.","At its April 21 meeting the Village Board approved the April 7 minutes, an invoice list of $372,537.19, multiple consent-agenda contracts and ordinances including a minor PUD change for Mollex Inc., acceptance of a maintenance easement for an off-site stormwater basin, and an extension to a business development grant agreement.","actionData","errors"]

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Oakview residents accuse village of diverting $2 million from wheeling/water fund; board says issue will return for review

Village proclaims Lisle High Science Olympiad, declares Arbor Day and spotlights Lisle Restaurant Week with 27 participants

Board authorizes BNSF preliminary engineering agreement for Lisle levee review; review cost estimated at $16,226 with village cap of $20,000

Village of Lisle approves minutes, invoices and multiple consent items; board OKs Mollex PUD change, easement and grant extension