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Board members debated whether the contract should include an age‑based senior discount in addition to the existing needs‑based Benefit Access Program (formerly the Illinois Circuit Breaker). Trustee Van Coley said she was “disappointed…that we’re not meeting the requests of our seniors,” urging the board to consider either adding an age‑based category or increasing outreach so eligible residents claim the existing program. Trustee Gutierrez stressed preserving needs‑based eligibility, saying, “we wanna make sure that it’s needs based…not just age based,” and warned that an age‑based discount would shift costs to other households.

Staff explained the contract as proposed continues the village’s current approach: a 50% discount for households that qualify for the state Benefit Access Program, not an automatic 50% discount for all residents 65 and older. Staff also said the contractor’s proposed pricing assumed the current needs‑based discount and that adding a new age‑based category would require renegotiation or rebidding and could raise per‑household rates across the system. Staff estimated roughly 113–150 households currently use the Benefit Access Program discount but said staff can increase outreach to raise take‑up.

Trustees sought clarification on service elements. Board members asked whether residents would receive new automated trash and recycling totes; staff responded that totes are included and will be distributed, and that the quoted single‑family monthly rate in the proposal is about $23.98. Trustees also questioned yard‑waste sticker pricing, which rises annually in the contract schedule and is structured so residents who generate yard waste pay per sticker while others pay less in the monthly fee.

Several trustees asked staff to obtain data showing the fiscal impact of adding an age‑based discount (examples discussed included a 10% or 50% subsidy for all residents 65+), and whether Groot would accept contract amendments. Staff said the contractor based its price on the status quo; adding age‑based discounts would require Groot’s concurrence and could increase costs spread across all customers. Trustee Kunkel and others urged outreach to increase enrollment in the Benefit Access Program as an immediate step.

After discussion, Trustee Yelboth and others moved and seconded to approve the contract as written. Roll call votes recorded: Trustee Yelboth — yes; Trustee Gutierrez — no; Trustee Porter — no; Trustee Kunkel — yes; Trustee Ben Cooley — no; Trustee Recolino — yes; Mayor Craig — yes. The motion passed, 4–3.

The board directed staff to return with more detailed cost estimates if trustees want to pursue an age‑based discount, and to step up outreach about the Benefit Access Program so eligible residents can claim the existing 50% reduction. The village manager and staff also were asked to consult with Groot on the practical steps and fiscal effects of any contract amendment.

Why it matters: The contract sets rates and service rules that affect nearly all single‑family households in Hanover Park and includes built‑in assumptions about discounts and yard‑waste fees. Any change to senior eligibility would alter contractor revenue and likely change monthly rates for other residents.

What’s next: Staff will compile data on the number of households that would qualify under different eligibility scenarios, return with cost estimates, and pursue outreach to increase take‑up of the current Benefit Access Program discount.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Village Board Meeting July 17th, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Village of Hanover Park Board of Trustees approved a resolution authorizing a franchise contract for residential refuse collection, disposal and recycling services with Groot (Group Industries Inc.), after a lengthy discussion about senior discounts and service details. The resolution passed on a roll call vote, 4–3.","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},6164622,"Hanover Park board approves fence, development plan and several routine measures; waives bidding on County Farm Road fence",165,2393000,2558000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5427941-19bbcbe4a3b71c1458740464af4421a6&start=2393&end=2558","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5427941-19bbcbe4a3b71c1458740464af4421a6/thumbnail_2393000.jpg","/articles/6164622/Hanover-Park/DuPage-County/Illinois/Hanover-Park-board-approves-fence-development-plan-and-several-routine-measures-waives-bidding-on-County-Farm-Road-fence","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6164622-b0a91531891a409dcb349036a298244e/orig.mp4?Expires=1776694755&Signature=Gbew3YhtTz8s2nB-p2D94JgOonvrSKXAWRwNdJlXRk8EPJkJujejpeZfll0eETGz1d~c6-dxjamlHRVpsfaUI2-W8A~gk1JQBP8QmzQlek9WwWhKNwjbB8UX7g0bnCMMqmpEk0A0Kl55XY2z4bgHpKqn85kmraOi0~3hNlTLGY~5fLBln1ByZUOISslCG2hUJDamvZcTICMeSkqG5FcSoFeGyv0OXY3WXKQ~VpO7QgfYFepP5bk0D4nPb08-7~eO1Ygo-Ri8OlBMfqiLdYFFMksbLpxBCItEcOL9kxWKVOGdPfQpRbcYcNmQgHDgL9LefEIX1xm5edyg4lMLMFKZJg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Village of Hanover Park Board of Trustees approved a package of ordinances, contracts and routine financial items at its July 17 meeting, voting to waive competitive bidding on a fence project, adopt a master plan for a mixed‑use residential project and grant several land‑use approvals and financial warrants.

Key approvals included:

- A motion to waive competitive bidding and approve a contract with Fence Connection Inc. for installation of an arterial fence along County Farm Road, not to exceed $37,375, with a contingency of $1,625 for a total project cost of $39,000. Trustees voted by roll call and the motion passed with the trustees present voting yes.

- An ordinance approving six design exceptions and a master plan development in the Village Center (VC‑C) Mixed Use Core district for a roughly 6.3‑acre site and up to 199 apartments at the northwest corner of County Farm and Ontario Road. The board approved the ordinance by roll call.

- A special use (agenda item 7813) granting non‑builder home utilities for a property north and adjacent to Lake Street (26 West 258 Lake Street). The motion passed on roll call.

- Vacation of a portion of alley right‑of‑way for properties at 2136, 2128 and 2120 West Lake Street; the action required three‑quarters of the corporate authorities and was approved by roll call.

- Approval of warrants and payments: Warrant 17‑2025 in the amount of $786,085.61; warrants paid in advance (06/2025–07/01/2025) totaling $1,265,494.87; and May 2025 P‑card charges of $28,851.17. All motions passed on roll call without substantive debate.

Votes and procedure: Each item was presented, motioned and seconded; trustees called the roll for each action. Staff noted the fence contract required a two‑thirds vote of the corporate authorities to waive competitive bidding. The documents and motions were recorded in the meeting packet.

Why it matters: The approvals move forward capital and development projects (fence installation and a 199‑unit apartment plan), implement small capital work with contingency, and clear routine financial authorizations that maintain village operations and vendor payments.

What’s next: Staff will execute the fence contract and proceed with the work; planning and building review will continue for the master plan and special use approvals under the village’s standard permitting and inspection processes.","Trustees approved a set of ordinances and contracts including a $39,000 contract for an arterial fence on County Farm Road, a master plan for a 199‑unit apartment development, a special use for utility facilities on Lake Street and multiple warrants and payments.","actionData","errors"]

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Hanover Park approves five-year refuse franchise; trustees debate senior discount and tote replacement

Hanover Park board approves fence, development plan and several routine measures; waives bidding on County Farm Road fence