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Lindenhurst board adopts pay-plan update, small utility rate hikes and buys lot for stormwater control
Summary
The Lindenhurst Village Board on March 27 unanimously approved a pay-plan update to keep salaries competitive, a 1% increase to water and sewer rates and a 3% increase to waste hauling (effective May 1, 2023), and the purchase of 2127 Old Elm Road for stormwater improvements at $12,000 plus closing costs.
The Lindenhurst Village Board on March 27 adopted a set of personnel and fiscal measures, voting unanimously to amend the village’s personnel pay plan, to raise certain utility and waste hauling fees, and to buy a vacant parcel for stormwater control.
Mayor Dominic Marturano presided as the board approved Resolution 23-3-2257R to amend the Employee Handbook’s pay plan after a Human Resource Committee review that compared Lindenhurst’s pay ranges with comparable communities. Trustee Patty Chybowski moved adoption of the resolution and Trustee Ron Grace seconded; the roll call vote was 5-0 in favor.
The board also adopted Ordinance 23-3-2258, which consolidates the comprehensive schedule of fees for utility services and authorizes a 1% increase to water and sewer rates and a 3% increase to refuse and recycling (waste hauling) rates, effective May 1, 2023. Trustee Pat Dunham moved the ordinance and Trustee Heath Rosten seconded; the measure passed on a 5-0 roll call. The minutes note the last rate change occurred in July 2020 and that the Finance Committee recommended the modest increases to cover higher wholesale water costs, rising refuse/recycling expenses and inflationary pressures on infrastructure maintenance.
Separately, the board adopted Ordinance 23-3-2259 authorizing purchase of a vacant parcel at 2127 Old Elm Road to improve stormwater control. Trustee Dawn Suchy moved the purchase resolution and Trustee Patty Chybowski seconded; the board approved the acquisition by a 5-0 roll call. The stated purchase price in the minutes is $12,000 plus closing costs.
On routine business, the board approved the second set of March bills totaling $245,855.22 and accepted the revised Treasurer’s Report for February 2023, which listed total balances of $13,719,234.71. In staff reports, Mayor Marturano provided an update on the Lake Villa District Library outdoor space and Administrator Clay Johnson recognized Utility Systems Manager Charles Hernandez and Management Analyst Karleen Gernady for completing a leadership course. Police Commander Eric Senica reported a new records assistant began March 20 and that officers are attending several training courses.
No public comments or executive-session items were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 7:24 p.m.