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Lisle delays decision on Abbey Wood pickleball noise study; board leans toward monitoring-based approach
Summary
Trustees discussed two consultant proposals for a pickleball-noise study at Abbey Wood Park — a modeled analysis and an on-site monitoring study — and agreed to table selection until the second meeting in May, asking staff to coordinate with the park district.
Lisle trustees discussed two consultant proposals to analyze noise from pickleball courts at Abbey Wood Park and deferred selection while giving staff a date-certain to return.
The proposals: Staff presented two approaches. Thunder Hearing & Sound proposed a modeled noise analysis; Huff & Huff proposed on-site monitoring of actual play and then recommendations. Staff said both firms would evaluate whether noise levels posed nuisance issues or a hearing-damage risk, but neither study was expected to perform deep analysis of repetitive concussive impacts beyond standard sound-level assessment.
Trustee reaction and timing: Trustees generally agreed to postpone a contract decision to allow the newly seated park district board to consider mitigation steps and to allow the village board’s new membership time to review proposals. Trustee Olson moved to table and suggested returning in May; Trustee Mullin proposed the second meeting in May specifically. Several trustees said they preferred Huff & Huff’s monitored approach because it captures actual on-site conditions rather than model estimates. Trustee Duffy said the village should not be “dragged into” park-district matters but supported the Huff & Huff monitoring approach if the board proceeds.
Outcome: The board reached consensus to table the selection of a consultant and to revisit the issue at the committee meeting set for the second meeting in May, giving the park district a chance to pursue mitigation discussions with residents. Staff will coordinate with the park district and prepare procurement documents and a scope of services consistent with the board’s direction.
Why it matters: Ongoing disagreement between park users and nearby residents over noise has persisted; the chosen approach will determine whether the village bases mitigation on modeled projections or measured, event-level data. Trustees emphasized timely resolution but also coordination with Park District stakeholders.
Next steps: Staff will coordinate with the park district and return with a recommendation — likely Huff & Huff’s monitoring proposal — and a recommended contract for board consideration in May.
