The Village appreciates the public's patience and cooperation as we attempt to reduce the community spread of COVID-19. We remain committed to a transparent and open government during this difficult time. In consideration of healthy social distancing practices, participation in this meeting is encouraged in any of the following ways:

1. Email your questions to Village Manager Keehner in advance of the meeting at rkeehnerjr@invillapark.com. Manager Keehner will read the comments into the public record at the appropriate time. Please make sure to include "Read into Public Record" in the subject line of your message. 
2. Watch the meeting live on YouTube by following the Village of Villa Park or on the Government Access Channel (Comcast Channel 6, and AT&T Channel 99). 
3. If members of the public are interested in attending in person, and are symptom free, social distancing will be utilized to mitigate the community spread of disease. However, per the Governor's order, all gatherings of more than 10 people are prohibited, and attendance will be monitored at the door. Those attending in person will be required to wear a proper face covering. 

The proposed 12-month budget for the fiscal year beginning on January 1, 2021 and ending on December 31, 2021, has been on file and conveniently available for public inspection in Village Hall and is on the Village's website. A public hearing will be held on Monday, December 7, 2020 at 6:45 pm, to accept public comment on the proposed FY 2021 budget. Following the public hearing, the first reading of the budget adoption ordinance will be held at the regular Board Meeting. Second reading of the budget adoption ordinance will occur at the Board Meeting held on December 21, 2020.

FY21 Operations

Manager Keehner and Director Scheibl will present an overview of the proposed 2021 operating budget. 

FY21 Capital Projects

Manager Keehner, Director Guerra and Public Works staff will present an overview of the 5-year Capital Improvements Plan for 2021-2025.

Bill Listing for the Weeks of November 9 and November 16, 2020 in the Total Amount of $539,840.13.

Minutes from the Board Meeting Held on November 9, 2020

Minutes from the Public Hearing held on November 9, 2020

First Reading of an Ordinance of the Village of Villa Park, DuPage County, Illinois, Increasing the Number of Class D-1, Full Package, Convenience Store Liquor Licenses for the Package Sale of Alcoholic Liquor

Villa Park Heroes, Inc., located at 340 W. St. Charles Road and doing business as Villa Park Exxon, has recently purchased the former 7-11 building, with plans to open a convenience store offering the sale of package alcoholic liquor to customers. The owner, Mr. Stephen George, has requested a Class D-1 - Full Package, Convenience Store liquor license. If approved, this ordinance will bring the total number of Class D-1 licenses to three (3). 

Ordinance of the Village of Villa Park, DuPage County, Illinois, Establishing Temporary Executive Powers Pursuant to Chapter 8, Article III, Sections 8-301 - 308 of the Villa Park Municipal Code, 65 ILCS 5/11-1-6 of the Illinois Municipal Code, and 20 ILCS 3305-11 of the Illinois Emergency Management Act

It is the policy of the Village of Villa Park that the Village be prepared to address any emergency. Therefore, in response to the significant outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the United States, pursuant to Chapter 8, Article III Sections 8-301 – 8-308 of the Village of Villa Park Municipal Code, 65 ILCS 5/11-1-6 of the Illinois Municipal Code, and 20 ILCS 3305-11 of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act, it is necessary and appropriate to authorize the Village President to exercise extraordinary power and authority, by executive order, during this state of disaster/emergency to ensure that the effects of COVID-19 are mitigated and minimized and that residents and visitors in the Village remain safe and secure.

This ordinance extends the Temporary Executive Powers contained in Ordinance 4170, approved by the Village Board on November 9, 2020, until such time that the Village Board can reconvene in an open meeting.

Ordinance of the Village of Villa Park, DuPage County, Illinois Authorizing the Sale of Surplus Personal Property Owned by the Village of Villa Park

Medic 80 is a 2009 Medtec ambulance Ford E-450 with a Ford Chassis being used as a reserve ambulance when frontline medic units, Medic 81 and 82, are out-of-service due to maintenance. Medic 80 is 11 years old and requires increased maintenance costs that outweigh its usefulness as a reserve Fire Department ambulance. It is recommended that the 2009 Medtec Ambulance be declared as surplus personal property and authorized for sale via Obenauf Auction Service, Inc., eBay Auctions, an independent dealer, or by word of mouth with a minimum bid of $4,500. Proceeds from the sale of Medic 80 will be placed in the Equipment Replacement Fund Revenue Account number 65.41015. 

Ordinance of the Village of Villa Park, DuPage County, Illinois, Granting a Variation to Allow for a Tent-Covered Outdoor Seating Area During the Winter Months (November 1 - April 30) at 324 E. Central Boulevard (Jack Kozar, Petitioner)

The petitioner seeks approval of a variance for the business known as Fuel and Crème, which is a bar and ice cream stand. This item was tabled during the November 9, 2020 Village Board Meeting. This ordinance would allow the business to seat customers in a temporary tent structure on the property between the months of November and April, which is currently prohibited by Village Code. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted in opposition of this variance. The petitioner indicates that the variance is necessary for Fuel and Crème to continue to thrive and grow as a business. 

Ordinance of the Village of Villa Park, DuPage County, Illinois, Amending Liquor License Renewal Fees for Establishments with Pouring Liquor Licenses for 2021

The small business owners and restaurants of Villa Park have been some of the most profoundly impacted by the Governor's Stay at Home Orders and resulting actions taken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. With this in mind, Liquor Commissioner and Village President Bulthuis would like to reduce the 2021 liquor license renewal fees to $10 for any establishment holding a pour liquor license in one of the following classifications:

• AAA
• AA
• A
• C
• EEEE
• EEE
• EE
• I
• X
• Z

Approval of this ordinance would reduce the renewal fees only for those establishments currently holding one of the aforementioned classes of license. The ordinance sunsets on December 31, 2021. 

Ordinance Providing for the Issue of $671,890 General Obligation Limited Tax Bonds, Series 2020, of the Village of Villa Park, DuPage County, Illinois, and for the Levy of a Direct Annual Tax to Pay the Principal of and Interest on Said Bonds

In 2017 the Village issued alternate revenue bonds to refund TIF 3 debt certificates as part of the strategy to address insufficient TIF 3 revenue. These alternate revenue bonds are to be funded by Rollover Bonds, issued each fall, which are then paid back using our non-home rule debt service extension base. The rollover bonds were competitively bid on Thursday, November 19.  The attached ordinance shows the favorable rate received during the competitive bid process.  

Resolution of the Village of Villa Park, DuPage County, Illinois, Approving an Agreement with Passport Parking, LLC to Provide Electronic Parking Payment Services

In 2012 the Village entered into an agreement with Passport Parking, LLC to provide commuters a mobile pay option when parking at the Metra lot. Passport Parking, LLC, has updated their service agreements and has requested an extension of the Village's previous contract. The new agreement is titled as a Software License and Service Agreement and does not change any of the current costs or services provided to the Village or commuters. 

The Village appreciates the public's patience and cooperation as we attempt to reduce the community spread of COVID-19. We remain committed to a transparent and open government during this difficult time. In consideration of healthy social distancing practices, participation in this meeting is encouraged in any of the following ways:

1. Email your questions to Village Manager Keehner in advance of the meeting at rkeehnerjr@invillapark.com. Manager Keehner will read the comments into the public record at the appropriate time. Please make sure to include "Read into Public Record" in the subject line of your message. 
2. Watch the meeting live on YouTube by following the Village of Villa Park or on the Government Access Channel (Comcast Channel 6, and AT&T Channel 99). 
3. If members of the public are interested in attending in person, and are symptom free, social distancing will be utilized to mitigate the community spread of disease. However, per the Governor's order, all gatherings of more than 10 people are prohibited, and attendance will be monitored at the door. Those attending in person will be required to wear a proper face covering.