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Staff said the 2025 pay plan includes a 3.5% increase across the board; the change aligns with the village's 2025 budget assumptions. For public‑works employees, staff proposed compressing the pay-step structure from 15 steps to 10 steps while keeping the same minimum and maximum pay; staff said the change is intended to allow employees to progress more quickly through steps and improve recruitment and retention.

For part‑time employees, the staff presentation noted an increase in starting pay for certain grades to $17 per hour, intended to remain competitive with market standards. In specific pay grades (NM 5, 7 and 8), staff proposed eliminating the top step to reflect market pay and simplify ranges.

This was a first read; staff said the new collective-bargaining agreements for unionized police officers and firefighter‑paramedics had already been approved at a prior meeting. Trustees indicated they would place the pay plan on a consent agenda or proceed to second reading as appropriate.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Village Board Meeting April 22nd 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Trustees heard a first reading of the village's 2025 pay plans for non‑union and public‑service employees, which include a 3.5% across‑the‑board increase, changes to public‑works step progression and higher starting wages for some part‑time grades.","taxTitle","Hinsdale, DuPage County, Illinois","taxId",70303,"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},6262255,"Hinsdale board reviews new sidewalk policy; requires unanimous adjacent-owner support for new sidewalks",152,679000,831000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3115699-7aafbfe6c3ed414952edce2c62848428&start=679&end=831","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3115699-7aafbfe6c3ed414952edce2c62848428/thumbnail_679000.jpg","/articles/6262255/Hinsdale/DuPage-County/Illinois/Hinsdale-board-reviews-new-sidewalk-policy-requires-unanimous-adjacent-owner-support-for-new-sidewalks","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6262255-4cdbf270b9283036e8a170fef6d782a4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154107&Signature=aD9TaT~khEguVqX9LjZhMSAgjHeCYFSwGUjY-Q0uZDLK63Qkji3WcDdK6BVFirD0Iv1CJBIZz7z5V1Zg2SPB9AZWcnPKjVvyL2~nzz~8Ag2iIUcBuuWjcgHGJpnYq5k1-9GQb8-9RXM0De5zcEv8lJVZJBprR3GCBA-9NgTltxG0heDUKiHtnaiITn-GZDa1UH6BpaR3H46uqiGDK0Tlr5wAp51UAgOVr0Ece8fsFpPEsT-g9-pbTwg2FNe9gsug9oaja1CZoLWG6o6iG34REi5qA2OjBtsstzOsuYJNlC27d14ptCpMKs7a7wy2-hFzGBVJAIuGC~--oKLaNsNlKw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hinsdale Village Board on April 22 reviewed a proposed update to the village's sidewalk policy that would replace the 2002 policy and the 2010 plan map and establish new steps for approving sidewalks.

Under the proposed policy, before the village approves new sidewalk construction there must be unanimous written support from adjacent property owners; if any adjacent owner objects in writing, the sidewalk would not be approved. The policy also requires staff to confirm technical feasibility (considering parkway trees, underground utilities and ADA compliance) and requires Village Board financial approval before projects proceed.

Staff explained policy categories: locations recommended by staff through a future neighborhood traffic and pedestrian safety study would be 100% village-funded; locations proposed by residents with demonstrated financial support would be a 50/50 cost share between the village and residents. The policy is intended to be permissive rather than mandatory: it does not require the village to install sidewalks but provides rules for incremental consideration when installation is permissible, feasible and financially viable.

Trustees discussed placing the policy on the consent agenda for a second read, noting the subject can be controversial in neighborhoods where trees and long-established landscaping may be affected. Staff said the policy could be revisited after completion of the neighborhood safety study.","A proposed sidewalk policy would replace older guidance and require unanimous written support from adjacent property owners before a new sidewalk may be approved; staff said the policy is intended to prevent unanticipated impacts to parkway trees and landscaping.",{"_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},6262261,"Board reviews three historic‑preservation incentive requests; grants and tax rebates to go on consent",1450,834000,2284000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3115699-7aafbfe6c3ed414952edce2c62848428&start=834&end=2284","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3115699-7aafbfe6c3ed414952edce2c62848428/thumbnail_834000.jpg","/articles/6262261/Hinsdale/DuPage-County/Illinois/Board-reviews-three-historicpreservation-incentive-requests-grants-and-tax-rebates-to-go-on-consent","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6262261-741806714b69329b70209bb00a752380/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154107&Signature=cWhjOgQ~3FHD0M8mGPXnco1tldfxI3o0sXPRQXNDL6Fda5MD16VYMaL7B19HWynngxCxrz3ihSVj9WZW3IJOZNfZF2G3VZvQOJTbV80GQbhgfEPD7De1ZnOvdzgIT-NlAymJ8EvpPORbFpeVI9JnBTq3Ldq5xLgItkd80-iB~eYj~uLqaUTz64GAzyo608XwP~-nd6buYKLLsfPYRccQDZ8y9hRqJEBVvi-p9bqPkHO7L-dZenZ2zF40S2V~pkH2~iIWc3YuAHs2VSOn5SoHSWwVTmDzSg3jZLp4Qb0-k5jOUWC2QtrJSxf9fVhV0t6PTFk4xODlPE7hdnduFoE-ZA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hinsdale Village Board on April 22 reviewed three applications for historic‑preservation incentives under the village's Historic Overlay District and discussed the program's budget and pipeline.

Staff told trustees the Historic Preservation Commission unanimously recommended grant awards and, where applicable, a property-tax rebate equal to the village's portion of real-estate taxes (approximately 7%) for up to five years after verified completion. The three applicants discussed were 213 S. Clay Street, 306 E. First Street and 518 S. Garfield.

Details discussed in the meeting:

- 213 South Clay Street: estimated project cost ~$275,000 for a rear addition, finished basement, interior renovations and other work. The HPC recommended relief for floor-area ratio and lot-coverage; staff summarized the request as a $10,000 grant and approximately $4,400 in tax-relief (the five-year village portion estimate).

- 306 East First Street: an exterior restoration project of about $71,000 that includes porch replacement, tuckpointing, brick and limestone repairs. HPC recommended a $10,000 grant and an estimated $13,000 cumulative tax relief over five years.

- 518 South Garfield: a smaller slate‑roof replacement with an estimated cost of $24,000; HPC recommended the $10,000 grant without tax relief.

Staff reviewed the program's budget history: grants approved in 2023\u00132024 totaled $100,000 across 10 projects (but only about $10,000 actually paid so far, reflecting multi-year construction schedules). The board has budgeted $50,000 for grants per year; if the three awards are approved as requested, staff said the grants through 2025 would total $40,000 and the village would have roughly $10,000 in grant capacity remaining for the year.

Trustees discussed program design and policy tradeoffs: whether to preserve the accelerated review and FAR relief while reducing financial incentives, or to keep the grants and tax rebates. Staff noted that some applicants said the incentives were the deciding factor in choosing rehabilitation rather than demolition.

All three incentive items were placed on a future consent agenda for formal approval, pending conditions such as completion of work and final inspections.","Trustees discussed three homeowner applications for preservation incentives under the village's historic-overlay program, each seeking a $10,000 exterior grant and (for two properties) a village-share property tax rebate of roughly 7% over five years.",{"_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},6262265,"Board advances $60,000 pre-engineering and feasibility work for proposed Beck Park turf fields",1521,2298000,3819000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3115699-7aafbfe6c3ed414952edce2c62848428&start=2298&end=3819","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3115699-7aafbfe6c3ed414952edce2c62848428/thumbnail_2298000.jpg","/articles/6262265/Hinsdale/DuPage-County/Illinois/Board-advances-60000-pre-engineering-and-feasibility-work-for-proposed-Beck-Park-turf-fields","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6262265-1b9c9c53715c78d2c8e0ffd07724b75d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154107&Signature=eoP6DVvd971gg3gagFC21nXbTckko4Wza3Y8ZAQ09Y9nchjNOAVHYBwtswsp5NB51ckynGN1nzJN8QCfqKr-i6AImAAAYiF2M7yaIpGdGy7L3KQ-cPqc83XEvR9Pha8~Ukkoa60~~s7zTuDU0FdHPJc5HdIjNybFmspNcXmKuxolYWN2jRHecAMLYPCQ1JRqWFKfriN-W5CjXvFWajJkpjg6jqHIMcXy2m2Z0gWWbvN0lJrSBAyV2BqyaX4gyw8m7fPOJz3Jpz~-8~mGtYjcc~UNjNmUc1HTxIqvs7LAwKa8c3K6dwKvk2q04yDbVLFFRtUw-JBIS~fNS9VF3x2Nvg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hinsdale Village Board on April 22 advanced pre‑engineering and a feasibility study for a proposed artificial turf project at Beck Park, moving the effort one step closer to potential construction in spring 2026.

Staff described a two‑part consultant engagement: White Engineering was recommended to provide pre‑engineering and design services for the fields at a cost not to exceed $34,400; Barry Dunn, McNeil & Parker (a Connecticut firm selected from proposals) was recommended for a market and feasibility study at a cost not to exceed $24,799. Together the two studies total roughly $60,000.

Village staff said the Hinsdale Youth Sports Alliance (HYSA) and residents expect to raise roughly 50% of the total project cost through private donations, and that the village would guarantee a fully amortizing loan for the remaining 50%, with debt service intended to be paid from field rental revenue. For the consultant engagements, the village will pay vendors directly and HYSA will reimburse 50% of the study costs. Staff noted this expense is unbudgeted and would initially be paid from the general fund capital reserves; if the project cannot proceed after the studies, the village's exposure on the studies would be slightly less than $30,000.

Trustees and HYSA representatives discussed key risks and next steps: the feasibility study will test utilization, revenue projections, rental rates and user groups; it will include focus groups and interviews with local clubs, potential non‑affiliate renters and neighboring municipalities. Staff outlined a tentative schedule: engineering complete in July, feasibility complete in August, additional review by Parks & Recreation and the Plan Commission during summer, and a potential final decision by the board in late fall 2025 with construction in spring 2026 if approved.

Trustees pressed staff and HYSA about revenue assumptions, prioritized users, preferential rates for local affiliates, and management structures for long‑term operations. HYSA leaders said local clubs (Hinsdale Falcons, Hinsdale Herd, Little League and others) support the project and that regional travel programs have expressed interest in renting turf if available. Trustees emphasized that the feasibility study must provide conservative revenue assumptions and identify who would manage scheduling and operations over a 10–12 year horizon.

No final vote on construction or financing took place on April 22; the board indicated it would consider the consultant contracts and studies at its May meeting for formal authorization to proceed.","Trustees heard plans and selected consultants for pre‑engineering and a market/feasibility study for two artificial turf fields and an infield at Beck Park; staff said HYSA would reimburse half the cost and the village would initially fund the work from capital reserves.",{"_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},6262269,"Hinsdale trustees approve grocery tax ordinance, raise manager purchasing threshold and pass multiple routine items",4888,41000,4929000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3115699-7aafbfe6c3ed414952edce2c62848428&start=41&end=4929","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3115699-7aafbfe6c3ed414952edce2c62848428/thumbnail_41000.jpg","/articles/6262269/Hinsdale/DuPage-County/Illinois/Hinsdale-trustees-approve-grocery-tax-ordinance-raise-manager-purchasing-threshold-and-pass-multiple-routine-items","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6262269-77fd589e4ed8e7519f2d1f3393f962aa/orig.mp4?Expires=1771154107&Signature=lLjediXGSuX9sV~wKcKHQpIlCoHY-cpyx5wBpmMiSxJ1uRmJ7GfxOVzfVFcp5XP9Tf1MOzn1Kyx7xYHa6zWCE0hmFpq-2fB1rr04wgGrsNVmchMP~0XnmmvRU-LnbgzLL~NKwfZTPy7EgJvTuTmOkdtcc5nfTM3sufJKKAKxve7PgJ97lNKQVgvvOMGa2XynvOkuetDfinWC19pibuPtNSX6Nb0WfXoSiXV9-Tevzbb---10vz2LheKfywIoZkscUE~QkJ-S-SGfebHOROi3ksq6hYf0lTlxtSC60qF6Tm~D0KidHIGkmEz7I9EiaJy5cJvTMl1j46IFhHRBJveJIw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hinsdale Village Board on April 22 voted to adopt a municipal 1% grocery retailers and service occupation tax to replace a state-collected levy that sunsets at year-end, and approved an ordinance raising the village manager's single-purchase authority from $20,000 to $25,000.

The grocery-tax ordinance, which the state allowed municipalities to adopt after repealing its own grocery tax, is estimated to generate about $650,000 annually for Hinsdale and would take effect Jan. 1, 2026. The board also approved changing its purchasing threshold to $25,000, the statutory maximum for municipalities of Hinsdale's size, to reflect inflation and reduce administrative burden.

Trustees also voted on routine business: they approved minutes from previous meetings, accepted accounts payable totaling $521,558.38 and approved a bundled consent block of items listed on the agenda. Those items and the two ordinances passed on roll-call votes recorded in the meeting transcript.

Votes at a glance

- Motion to approve minutes of the special meeting of April 15, 2025: motion moved and seconded; roll-call recorded as ayes and one abstention (transcript roll call recorded by name). Outcome: approved.

- Motion to approve closed-session minutes of Nov. 7, 2024 and March 4, 2025: motion moved and seconded; roll-call recorded as ayes. Outcome: approved.

- Motion to approve payment of accounts payable for period April 16\u0013April 22, 2025 in the aggregate amount of $521,558.38: moved and seconded; roll call vote recorded; outcome: approved.

- Motion to approve consent agenda items 7B through 7F: moved and seconded; roll call recorded; outcome: approved.

- Ordinance implementing a municipal grocery retailers occupation tax and municipal grocery service occupation tax, effective Jan. 1, 2026: motion moved and seconded; roll-call recorded (aye votes include multiple trustees listed in transcript). Outcome: approved.

- Ordinance amending the village code and purchasing policy to increase contracting and purchasing authority for the village manager (from $20,000 to $25,000): motion moved and seconded; roll-call recorded (ayes recorded). Outcome: approved.

What happened next

Items placed on future consent agendas or scheduled for second reading were not voted on at the meeting. Several planning and capital items were discussed and forwarded for additional review or second-reading on the May agenda.

Why it matters

The grocery-tax ordinance preserves a revenue stream the village had been receiving through state collection; adopting it keeps that revenue local. Raising the manager's purchasing threshold changes administrative approval flow for purchases under the statutory limit and is intended to reduce the number of small contract items that must come to the full board.

Notes

Vote tallies and the full vote-record appear in the meeting transcript and minutes on file with the village clerk. This article summarizes only motions and outcomes explicitly recorded in the April 22 transcript.","At its April 22 meeting the Village Board approved a municipal grocery tax to replace a state levy, raised the village manager's single-purchase authority, and cleared several routine motions including accounts payable and minutes approvals.","actionData","errors"]

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