VVillageillage NewsletterNewsletter SUMMER 2010 Name the downtown recreational area Sustainable Saturday The public is invited to submit Phase II of the Garfield Project A second successful Sustainable names for the beautiful new 4.5 is underway and expected to be Saturday in Lisle was held May 1. acre recreation area in downtown completed by late fall. It includes an The Village partnered with Benedic- Lisle. Called the Garfield Project asphalt walking trail, pedestrian tine University and DuPage County during construction, this naturalized lighting, gazebo, a children’s play to host the drop–off recycling event area at Route 53 and Burlington area, and more plants. These in the BU Rice Center parking lot. Avenue serves as the gateway into additions will allow people to enjoy The Village estimates 1,100 vehicles downtown Lisle. Two nature the pond, color–lighted fountains, passed through. Some of the items themed names are sought: 1) for the scenic overlooks, native landscaping collected for recycling include: entire area and 2) for the unique and preserved wetlands. The 109,266 pounds of electronics, children’s play area. Both names children’s play area will include a filling three semi trucks and two should reflect the nature themed nature themed splash pad, play box trucks amenities contained on the site. equipment, and a shelter with a 90 car, sump pump, boat, and living “green” roof. Visit the Village website for a other large batteries detailed description of the amenities. Phase II is 50% funded through 2.5 tons of scrap metal Email name suggestions to: a $400,000 OSLAD Grant from the 263 pairs of eyeglasses NametheGarfieldProject@ Illinois Department of Natural 61 fire extinguishers villageoflisle.org or send to the Resources. The area will provide 281 ink jet cartridges Village of Lisle, Cathy Schuster, 925 diverse outdoor recreational 87 bicycles Burlington Avenue, Lisle, Illinois activities for people of all ages, 75 worn American flags 60532. The Village Board will select while effectively managing 182 cell phones the winning names at an upcoming downtown storm water. Board meeting and the author(s) Thanks to the organizations, will be recognized. volunteers, and community groups Follow French who assisted in organizing and staffing the event, including Market on Twitter DuPage County, Vintage Tech Recyclers, Benedictine University, See inside for Get the latest news about SCARCE, Lisle Lions Club, and The From the Mayor 2 weekly vendors, entertainment, and Working Bikes Cooperative. Mobile Drivers Services special offers. Daily updates on the Saturday downtown Lisle market Pillar Awards 3 are posted at Fun Summer Events 4 www.twitter.com/LisleFrenchMkt Ogden–Rt. 53 Bridge 5 Are you a late riser? Relax! Natural Lawn Care Project The market’s expanded hours (8am–1pm) let you sleep in, yet still Downtown Abloom 6 get in on the fun. The market is a Sweepstakes Winners great place to visit on Saturday ...and more! mornings. Bring a friend! Named One of Money Magazine’s 2007 TOP 20 “BEST PLACES TO LIVE” IN AMERICA From the in the Garfield Project area is However, it is important to scheduled for completion later this remember that property taxes pay Mayor... year. While the splash pad features, for far more than Village services. playground equipment, and Property taxes also pay for schools, Work has decorative lighting have been township and county services, fire started on the selected, the Village Board is protection and paramedic services, Village’s annual looking for your assistance in and parks and recreation. The road improvement coming up with an official name for Village receives only about 4% of program, youth the area. Please submit your ideas. the total property taxes paid by baseball and soft- Lisle property owners and another During the 7th annual blood ball leagues are in full swing, the 2% goes to police pensions. For the drive on May 20th at Village Hall, DuPage Dragons have returned to 14th year in a row, the Village has Heartland Blood Center collected 27 the VoL/ BU ballfield, Lisle Park decreased the Village’s portion of units. Thanks to all those who District has turned on the waterslides the property tax rate. at Sea Lion Park, big name music participated. acts are tuning up for the Morton One of the many honors of being Finally, by now most are aware Arboretum’s outdoor concert series, Mayor is that I have an opportunity that Navistar has withdrawn their and plans are being finalized for the to recommend appointments for petition for approval of a proposed Eyes to the Skies Festival. It’s Village boards and commissions. move to the Alcatel–Lucent site as summertime in Lisle! With school One recent appointment was that of their new world headquarters. After out and our children outdoors, Barbara K. Sassen to the Police a year’s work by many, in this short riding their bikes and playing, Pension Board, replacing Peter space I can only say that I’m motorists please be cautious. Jankovskis. Thanks to Peter for his extremely disappointed and I As highlighted on the front two years of service. encourage all to become informed cover of this edition, construction on the process that led to this The Village of Lisle offers an decision by Navistar. array of outstanding municipal 24-hour services, including police protection, clean water, well–maintained Info Line streets, branch and leaf collection, just to name a few. The Village Mobile Drivers’ 630-271-4110 continually reviews its resource allocations (both financial and staff Services Facility Use the menu to hear or leave a time) to ensure programs and Thursday, August 19, 2010 message. Recorded messages are services are delivered as cost 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. changed periodically. effectively and efficiently as possible. The Secretary of State’s Mobile Lisle residents fund these munici- VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Drivers’ Services Facility will be pal services through property taxes Joseph Broda, Mayor coming to Lisle Village Hall, 925 Mark Boyle Ken Modaff and other payments (e.g. permit fees). Catheryn Cawiezel Joseph Schmitt Burlington Avenue. Driver’s Lee LaFond Ed Young licenses, ID cards, and license plate Tim Seeden,Village Clerk Waste disposal increases renewal stickers (for July, August, Gerald Sprecher, Village Manager or September) are some of the Meetings held 1st and 3rd Mondays, In accordance with the 2008 services they will provide. Workshops held 2nd Mondays, Allied Waste Disposal (now each month at 7:00 p.m. Republic Services) contract, rates For renewals, a current license VILLAGE OFFICES increase effective 6/1/2010. or state ID card usually provides Monday through Friday most of the data. For those over 75 Stickers Business Office: 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. years of age, a road test is required Public Works: 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Refuse $2.50/ea and they will not be equipped to Other offices: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Yard waste $2.35/ea perform that service. New applicants (Old stickers expire June 30) POLICE DEPARTMENT must provide a minimum of three 24 hour service acceptable forms of identification. A Rental containers & disposal Police Response 9-1-1 comprehensive list of acceptable 90 gal $25.10/mo Police Administration 630-271-4200 forms of identification is located on Public Works 630-271-4180 60 gal $20.80/mo Community Development 630-271-4150 the Secretary of State’s website: www.cyberdriveillinois.com. For Economic Development 630-271-4148 Disposal for purchased containers Business Office/Other 630-271-4100 more information or to make a 90 gal $23.30/mo General Email [email protected] reservation for a group, please call © 2010 Village of Lisle 60 gal $19.30/mo 630-271-4115. 2 Lisle Village Newsletter, Summer 2010 www.villageoflisle.org Pillar Awards recognize citizens’ good deeds At the May 17 Village Board meeting: (L to R) Stacy Spangler, Kelsey Swindle, Alison Blunk, Blake Billings, Sabrina Lichon, Mayor Broda, Student ‘Mayor for the Day’ Naiomi Gunaratne, Joe Collins, Ed Sloan, and Thomas Mandel Ed Sloan – Caring but his neighbors certainly Society Relay for Life and was the As a resident of Lisle’s Green appreciate Ed and his wonderful LTWC top fundraiser. Last year, he Trails, whenever Ed walks his fluffy efforts to leave the area clean. was the top fundraiser for his age Husky-type dog, he brings along group in the country! Thomas raises two bags. He uses the first bag to Sabrina Lichon – Caring all his money going door to door, pick up after his companion and the A Benet sophomore, Sabrina personally collecting funds and second bag to pick up debris along created “Pennies for Plumbing” to sending a thank you note to each the paths. He puts both of these help St. Ann Catholic School in and every donor. bags in his own trash. Ed doesn’t Chicago after learning the school expect any reward for his actions, does not have water or bathrooms Alison Blunk, Blake Billings, Stacy on its second floor. She set a goal to Spangler and Kelsey Swindle raise $15,000 to bring functioning –Trustworthiness water lines, sinks, and water These four Lisle High School fountains to the school. She has students were part of the school’s already raised $12,697. spring musical when they found a large sum of money in the stage Joe Collins and Matt Bloodgood – area. They gathered up the bills Citizenship and turned them over to a Freshmen at Naperville North responsible adult. While the High School, both young men are on amount of money was surprising, the school’s hockey team with busy how the teens handled the situation schedules.