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\"The lack of proper walking path limits us from doing so,\" Glasso said, describing the subdivision’s limited access to the rest of the village. He asked for assistance and support to provide a sidewalk or bike path that would connect his neighborhood to village businesses and services.

Mayor and staff members responded that pedestrian and bicycle connectivity is a priority for the village. Jason, a village staff member, told Glasso the village’s ADA transition plan and work by regional planners have examined the townwide network and staff would follow up. Village Administrator George noted recent grant activity—particularly a CMAP grant and state ITEP funding for a separated bike trail on 130 First Street—and said staff would have someone from planning contact Glasso to discuss options and next steps.

The board encouraged the resident to work with Jason and said staff would review right‑of‑way and jurisdictional constraints, including where state or county roads are involved. No formal action was taken at the meeting; staff said they would follow up directly with the resident and consider the request as part of ongoing planning and ADA efforts.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Lemont - Village Board Meeting - Jun 09, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A new resident asked the board to add sidewalks or paths to connect Oak Tree subdivision to nearby shopping and services. Staff said the village’s ADA transition work and recent planning grants will guide possible solutions and advised the resident to contact staff for follow up.","taxTitle","Lemont, Cook County, Illinois","taxId",64369,"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},6539164,"Votes at a glance: Lemont board approves consent items, mower purchase and UDO amendment",667,704000,1371000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3731097-49095401ea8b344e45abd17cc0e40036&start=704&end=1371","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3731097-49095401ea8b344e45abd17cc0e40036/thumbnail_704000.jpg","/articles/6539164/Lemont/Cook-County/Illinois/Votes-at-a-glance-Lemont-board-approves-consent-items-mower-purchase-and-UDO-amendment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6539164-fae1972c78fa789caf72e6e3c816a62f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771167027&Signature=akQ~oCtYgqr76YFQy6qZ9GNXgrF4TgX9SSONu0OYW~1imwghb~eENsN2yIMOsxxF0Q04Dm-yItPXA8HbarAIl6iRcsnMjaqNd5O8byhYPzpB3ouxmdZxBe3plviIJK3rZHZyWowOwnWAIBqNhPbq3gn1gb6s8tQgRnOiMxELXemJmgaN5YaPMlDyHWcyvUBSs4KALV8YmjEKio5JgZX5QiUh4Bux8EWaEz0K8bKBQ2YAHsxzq~sTvkHpT9XXw57ySsTh0GjdECzX7uCAf1ZojJ8Dxu-~W-DphvZwFNsVKLyu1bt~s-5Mpr0ZpNwT2LmcCj8B~~O8HEDlWUDJWzswyQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lemont Village Board on Monday approved a package of consent items and several standalone resolutions and an ordinance. The meeting record shows the board approved the consent agenda, a public‑works equipment purchase, engineering agreements for a traffic signal and a Smith Road corridor study, and an amendment to the village Unified Development Ordinance.

On the consent agenda the board approved Ordinance O‑28‑25 authorizing sale and disposal of surplus village property; Resolution R‑37‑25 amending the village personnel manual; and Resolution R‑38‑25 approving an intergovernmental agreement among the Village of Lemont, the Lemont Park District and Lemont Township for the village’s July 3 Independence Day celebration.

Separately, the board approved Resolution R‑39‑25 to purchase four rear‑sander lawn mowers through the Sourcewell purchasing cooperative for $43,846.36. Staff said the village will trade in three older mowers (two from 2016 and one from February 2020) for a combined trade‑in allowance of $6,200.

The board approved a resolution to enter an agreement with H.R. Green for traffic signal design at the 130 First/Derby intersection and approved Resolution R‑41‑25, a professional‑services agreement with H.R. Lochner for a Smith Road corridor study. The board also passed Ordinance O‑29‑25, an amendment to Title 17 of the Lemont Municipal Code (the Unified Development Ordinance) that adds missing definitions and adjusts the institutional zoning district to permit larger accessory sheds and allow architectural metal on non‑street‑facing facades limited to 25 percent of a wall.

Motions to approve the consent agenda and the separate items were made and seconded on the record; roll calls were taken for each vote and each motion was approved. Two trustees were recorded absent for roll calls during the meeting.

No items were tabled or defeated at the June 9 meeting. The board adjourned after public comment and staff reports.","At its June 9 meeting the Lemont Village Board approved the consent agenda (including an intergovernmental agreement for the Independence Day celebration), a $43,846.36 mower purchase, traffic‑engineering and corridor‑study agreements, and an amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance.",{"_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},6539169,"Lemont approves Smith Road corridor study and traffic‑signal design; village announces bike‑trail grant",212,781000,993000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3731097-49095401ea8b344e45abd17cc0e40036&start=781&end=993","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3731097-49095401ea8b344e45abd17cc0e40036/thumbnail_781000.jpg","/articles/6539169/Lemont/Cook-County/Illinois/Lemont-approves-Smith-Road-corridor-study-and-trafficsignal-design-village-announces-biketrail-grant","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6539169-58e043d78d42d412348c67c2a352b540/orig.mp4?Expires=1771167027&Signature=Lip~iTMD4zoBwpeHAqb2220tr-gRr-ag8bvkotmP5ekyaObPiPgC6dnN3AtzFRfWoNTUL8xe8lb20xEoI6CA5Al5jCNAvx8IL3Aknh96y3AWB6uWD46s-o-JC1eO9hW5xfzqtYjhb~bbn0lhV45NRtv0ncwecYlGLoWb0PT3U1mHlHl74hd8XP4cKkfWLs7mxrITOspLMusrYThQcEDmPqjsqrcQ8WKY~JpDg~~IaBZb2Eum6sbGCXpreD23k2oBy3fNrQO2D7KfnpccRC3YVaPZfqYeMY05HS2lZYRScVmd-63HyaU1UqkiFGsyqEJdECLK3xQdEOwiLzyzsBpGiw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lemont Village Board on Monday approved a professional design agreement for a traffic signal at 130 First Street and Derby and separately authorized a corridor study of Smith Road and adjacent streets to analyze truck routing, capacity and potential restrictions.

Village Administrator George presented the items and said the corridor study will evaluate existing conditions and “truck restriction options including potential jurisdictional transfer options and other legal requirements related to those options.” He told the board the consultant will begin work once the agreement is executed and that the study is expected to take about five to six months.

The board voted to enter an agreement with HR Green for design engineering for a traffic signal at the 130 First/Derby intersection and approved a professional‑services contract with H.R. Lochner LLC for a Smith Road area corridor study. Board members said the signal and study respond to development and safety pressures in the area, including new park facilities, bike paths and recent county improvements to 130 First Street.

George also told the board the village received roughly a half‑million dollars in ITEP funding for a separated bicycle trail along 130 First Street, a project the administrator said will connect Derby Road to Bell Road and improve pedestrian and bicycle access where none exists now. “We’re pretty excited about that project,” he said.

Separately, George alerted the board that Will County will hold a zoning hearing for a property at 13141 South High Road in unincorporated Romeoville. The county application proposes a map amendment from A‑1 to I‑3 to permit outdoor storage of vehicles, recreational vehicles, construction and farm equipment and building materials. George said the village previously submitted a letter of objection and plans to consider another objection letter, asking the board for direction at an upcoming Committee of the Whole meeting.

Board members and staff emphasized limits of local jurisdiction: Smith Road and parts of the affected corridor are outside village corporate limits in unincorporated townships, and portions of 130 First are Cook County roads. The board said it will coordinate with Will County, Cook County and state agencies as the corridor study and the signal design proceed.

Next steps: engineering for the signal will move forward with the selected firm, the corridor study will begin and include community outreach, and staff said they will prepare a letter of objection for the county zoning matter if the board supports it at the next committee meeting.","The Lemont Village Board approved engineering agreements for a traffic signal and a Smith Road corridor study and heard that state ITEP funding will help pay for a separated bike trail on 130 First Street. Village staff also said they will object to a nearby county rezoning that would permit outdoor storage.","actionData","errors"]

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