FEBRUARY/MARCH 2011 VOLUME 1.11 VOLUME A Look Back at 2010... 2011 FEBRUARY/MARCH of Lombard publication of the Village the official ORKIN T W G N T Development Activity Increases E O In 2010, the Village of Lombard substantial new offi ce and industrial M G N E T saw an increase in overall development tenants locating in previously vacant R H E E activity, compared to 2009 levels. space. Approximately 78 new retail, V R O According to William Heniff, Direc- offi ce and industrial businesses opened G tor of Community Development, build- in 2010. SIN 69 ing permits for 2010 were higher than “Many of these uses involved CE 18 the previous year. signifi cant build outs and expansions “Not only did Lombard issue more resulting in a greater amount of in- permits for 2010 than in 2009, the valu- vestment in Lombard,” Heniff noted. ations of these permits also refl ected While new building construction will additional investment in properties. As likely remain at lower levels, build out a proxy measure, collected building activity or modifi cations to existing permit fees were 30% higher than in tenant spaces is anticipated to continue 2009. This strongly indicates the types into 2011. New residential construc- of improvements being undertaken tion activity is also likely to remain at by property owners are more capital decreased levels, although continued intensive and substantial in nature,” he investment by property owners in their added. own homes, through the issuance of These increases can be attributed permits for property improvements to not only new development like the such as sheds, fences, decks and roof McDonald’s Restaurant at 1 Yorktown repairs, remain at steady levels. Shopping Center, but also several Lombard Most Progressive Community When It Comes To Water Conservation The Village of Lombard came out as assist in identifying water leaks that the most progressive community when may have caused a high water bill,” it comes to water conservation, accord- Podesta advised. “The Village is ing to a DuPage Water Commission currently replacing water meters in report summarizing survey results on multi-family dwellings with new, more the topic. accurate meters and is installing a radio Lombard scored in 9 of the 13 read system that will enable customer categories surveyed regarding water service to be alerted to leaks on a daily conservation programs and services, the basis,” she added. highest of all the participating commu- The Village of Lombard also con- nities surveyed. Twenty-four of the 28 ducts an annual leak detection survey DuPage Water Commission customers that inspects one-third of the water responded to the survey. According to mains per year, according to Podesta. the responses, all of the respondents Any leaks that are found are then have designated a conservation coor- promptly repaired by Public Works dinator who is responsible for manag- crews. ing the municipal conservation efforts. The survey, conducted in 2009, was Lombard’s conservation coordinator administered as part of the Preserving is Angela Podesta, Utilities Superin- Every Drop water conservation pro- tendent for the Village’s Public Works gram, launched by the DuPage Water Department. Commission, to provide all DuPage “Residents may request an inspec- County water users with a consistent... tion by a Public Works employee to (Continued on page 16) FROM THE PRESIDENT’S DESK Dear Residents, The Village Board and the staff of the Village of Lombard wish each of you a happy New Year Village Board with joy, happiness and peace in the new year. William J. Mueller, President After serving on the DuPage Water Commis- Brigitte O’Brien, Village Clerk sion for the past 10 years as the municipal rep- resentative for District 2 and Vice Chairman for Trustees the past several years, I recently announced that I would not Greg Gron, District 1 be a candidate for re-appointment. The DuPage Water Commission system is Keith Giagnorio, District 2 Zachary Wilson, District 3 the second largest in the State of Illinois and it provides quality water to the Dana Moreau, District 4 residents of DuPage County. When I was elected Village President in 1993, Laura Fitzpatrick, District 5 the rate for water was $1.95 per 1,000 gallons. When I became a member of William Ware, District 6 the Commission in 2000 the rate was $1.75 and in 2010 it was $1.70. How- ever, with the increase in cost of water from the City of Chicago and with the Village Hall current legislation which was passed by the state last year which calls for the (630) 620-5700 elimination of the sales tax in 2016 which has been used to offset rate increas- es, the estimated cost of water will go up 40% or more over the next several www.villageofl ombard.org years. The sales tax revenue of more than $12 million was used toward the “The Mission of the Village of operation of the Commission to help stabilize rates with the balance being Lombard is to provide superior and refunded to the contract customers. responsive governmental services Should the elected offi cials of the Village of Lombard be limited to the to the people of Lombard.” number of terms of offi ce they could hold? The term limits advisory referen- dum was approved by the Village Board to give the residents an opportunity The PRIDE to vote in the consolidated election to be held April 5, 2011. The April 5 elec- The Lombard PRIDE is the tion will also give residents of Districts 2, 4 and 5 a chance to vote for their offi cial newsletter of the Village Trustee to represent them over the next four years. Become knowledgeable of Lombard. It is also a joint on these issues and vote. publication with the Lombard Park The next community blood drive will be held on April 13. Please call District, the Helen Plum Library and Carol Bauer at (630) 620-5712 to schedule your appointment. the Lombard Historical Museums. Congratulations to Sue Pagnoni of Century Moving who is taking over Personnel from the respective governing bodies are responsible the leadership of the Chamber as its new President. A special thanks to Paul for the content of their sections. The Guagenti of Republic Bank for a successful year as President in 2010. views expressed by the Library, Shop Lombard! Lombard depends on local sales taxes to keep resident the Park District and the Historical services strong. As some communities are looking at cutting services because Museums are not necessarily of the slowing economy, Lombard continues to maintain its high level of those expressed by the Village. services, however, much of that depends on where you shop. Shop Lombard Correspondence can be addressed and your sales tax dollars stay in Lombard and will help pay for the Village to any of the groups at the following services you depend on such as fi re, police, public works and others. addresses: Have you signed up with CUB? Lombard continues to go green as it part- Village: 255 E. Wilson Ave. ners with CUB to help our residents save energy and money. You can partici- Library: 110 W. Maple St. pate in this program by going online at CUBEnergySaver.com. Park District : 227 W. Parkside Ave. Last October, leaders of metropolitan Chicago’s seven counties voted Historical Museums: 23 W. Maple unanimously to adopt “GO TO 2040,” the region’s fi rst comprehensive plan 355 E. Parkside since Daniel Burnham’s in 1909. Designed to guide development and invest- The PRIDE is published ment decisions through mid-century and beyond, the plan’s implementation six times per year: February, will be led by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP), which April, June, August, October was formed for this purpose in 2005 at the urging of local elected & December. Joelyn Kott, Editor (Continued on page 16) 2 The Pride www.villageofl ombard.org February 6-12 is Burn Awareness Week Scald injuries are painful and In conjunction with Burn Awareness fi rst. This can prevent scalding in require prolonged treatment. They Week, February 6–12, the American case someone should fall in while may result in lifelong scarring and Burn Association recommends the the tub is fi lling. Mix the water thor- even death. Prevention of scalds is following simple safety tips to de- oughly and check the temperature always preferable to treatment and crease the risk to yourself and those by moving wrist or hand with spread can be accomplished through simple you love from tap water scalds: fi ngers through the water before al- changes in behavior and the home • Set home water heater thermostats lowing someone to get in. environment, according to the Lom- to deliver water at a temperature no • Install grab bars, shower seats or bard Fire Department. higher than 120 degrees Fahrenheit non-slip fl ooring in tubs or showers “Although anyone can sustain (48 degree Celsius.) An easy meth- for anyone unsteady or weak. a scald burn, certain people are od to test this is to allow hot water • Avoid fl ushing toilets, running more likely to be scalded--infants, to run for three to fi ve minutes, and water or using the dish or clothes young children, older adults and then test with a candy, meat or water washer while anyone is showering. people with disabilities. These high thermometer. Adjust the water • Install anti-scald or tempering risk groups are also more likely to heater and wait a day to let the tem- devices. These heat-sensitive instru- require hospitalization, suffer com- perature drop. Retest and readjust as ments stop or interrupt the fl ow of plications and experience a diffi cult necessary.