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Burr Ridge trustees approve contractor registration ordinance to take effect Aug. 1
Summary
Trustees approved an ordinance amending Chapter 22 to require contractors to register with the village, provide insurance and, where applicable, bonds and state license copies; exemptions for certain state‑licensed trades remain. The measure passed 5–0.
The Burr Ridge Village Board voted unanimously June 9 to adopt an ordinance establishing a contractor registration program meant to give residents a new avenue for consumer protection and a way to track contractors that violate village rules.
Janine of the community development department told the board the program would require contractors to register annually, submit a certificate of liability insurance that shows workers’ compensation coverage, and provide a bond and any state licenses they hold. Registration would be valid for one year. Janine said some trades that are exempt under state law — for example, certain state‑licensed plumbers and electricians — would not be subject to bond or fee requirements. If adopted, staff said the registration program would go into effect Aug. 1.
Trustees asked for clarifications about which trades the ordinance covers and urged staff to explicitly add fence contractors, and to distinguish landscape maintenance (routine lawn care) from landscape contractors who perform permit‑triggering hardscape and renovation work. Trustees also asked that roofing contractors and categories tied to building permits be reflected in the ordinance text where appropriate.
The ordinance was approved by motion and recorded as a unanimous 5–0 roll call vote: Trustee Skiappa, Trustee Frances, Trustee Paveza, Trustee Mattel and Trustee Smith voted yes.
Why it matters: Village staff said registration gives residents a local record to consult when hiring contractors and a mechanism to take administrative action against repeat violators. Trustees who voiced concern said they wanted to avoid unnecessary burdens that might discourage reputable contractors from working in the village; staff and trustees agreed to refine scope and definitions before final implementation and to include the clarifications requested by trustees.
Next steps: Staff will prepare the ordinance language reflecting the board’s requested additions and clarifications and return it for any additional ministerial steps required prior to the stated Aug. 1 start date.
