2026-05-04 Village of Lisle Regular Board Meeting

The Village of Lisle held its regular board meeting on May 4, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related items were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included the approval of multiple contract extensions and new agreements: a $479,971.36 contract with Baxter and Woodman, Inc. for engineering and GIS services; a $60,000 contract extension with B and F Construction Code Services, Inc. for plan review and inspection; a contract extension with Fire Safety Consultants for fire alarm and sprinkler plan review; and a $966,440.55 contract awarded to Schroeder Asphalt Services, Inc. for the street rehabilitation program. Additional contracts included tree trimming services with Homer Tree Care ($46,150), streetlight repair with Rags Electric ($55,000), street sweeping with LRS Clean Sweep ($92,592), and a $31,000 purchase order for police uniforms with Ray O'Hare and Company. The board also approved a water and sewer rate increase ordinance, implementing phased increases over five years to fund infrastructure renewal and operational costs, despite public concerns about affordability and transparency. Furthermore, the board authorized a temporary employee leasing agreement with MGT Impact Solutions LLC for professional finance services to manage a transition in the finance department. Other approvals included a resolution for social work services with Northeast DuPage Family and Youth Services and the authorization of special events grant program agreements for fiscal year 2026-2027. The meeting featured public comments expressing concerns about water rate hikes, financial transparency, and the outsourcing of finance functions. The board emphasized the need for financial stability, infrastructure investment, and continuity during staff transitions.