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Summer 2007 Vol. 37, No. 3

French Market Saturdays 9:00am–1:00pm Downtown Lisle New! — Weekly Special Events

Come for the fun and leave with goodies! Musicians, demos, give– aways vary weekly. Check Village website for up–to–date list of special events. For example, on June 30th Hands & Paws will be demonstrating dog care. Memorial Day Parade marches through the lighter and brighter Main Street tunnel. One additional volunteer market “ambassador” is needed, 1X/mo, 8:30–1:30. Call Catherine Main Street RR underpass reopened Schuster at 630–271–4148. Main Street has reopened after repairs were made during April and May. The improvements are both functional and aesthetic. Concrete cracks were injected with epoxy and joints caulked, to lessen seepage. Lighting fixtures, conduit, and wiring were replaced. Loose concrete was removed, Inside cleaned, and patched. Concrete and metal surfaces were painted. New From the Mayor 2 metal safety railing was installed above the tunnel. A WSMTD grant of Pillar Awards ~$57,000 will help defray the total cost of $174,000, which is being paid from commuter parking fees. New trustee 3 Sprinkling restrictions Lisle memorabilia on sale Staff transitions Get a keepsake of Lisle to share For seniors/disabled: No changes to LEAP with your family and guests. The Phone tax rebate 50th Anniversary commemorative refuse/recycling book and DVD are now for sale at Taxi subsidy Refuse and recyling pickups for Village Hall. Hazardous waste disposal residences within the Village of Pet owners Lisle corporate limits have NOT Lisle: The Movie ($18.95) changed. The Village’s contract Lisle: A Pictorial History ($25) Tree Planting Program 4 with Allied Waste (formerly BFI) Downtown timeline runs through May 2008. ER F NUMB OR JUL NEW IE Garfield Pond 5 Confusion has arisen since Allied changed requirements for Floods: what you can do 6 waste pickup services in nearby 811 to protect your property unincorporated areas of Lisle Call before you dig! Stay safe in a flood 7 Township. There are no changes for Save the trouble and expense of Comments invited Village of Lisle residents. severed utility lines. website: www.villageoflisle.org has championed our beautification RR bridge. I know that a street From efforts in the community. Ann typi- closing like this in the downtown the fied the spirit of volunteering to the can be frustrating to drivers and community, often coming to Board downtown businesses. There will be Mayor meetings directly from her office. more work coming this fall when With Hopefully she is rewarded with the new storm water and water main is spring comes knowledge that she has contributed installed downtown, and of course, change, and so to the future direction of Lisle. next spring when construction on downtown Main St. begins. (See it is this year The month of May always with the timeline on p. 4.) I urge everyone to brings a new round of (re)appoint- keep in mind the end goal of a Village Board election. We welcome ments to advisory boards and new Trustee Mark Boyle at an revitalized downtown. The disruption commissions. I would like to necessary prior to achieving that exciting time in Lisle’s history. provide a special welcome to the Congratulations also to Trustees goal will be minimized as much as following first–time appointees: possible. I’m sure that as we work Kim Brondyke and Ed Young, both Dennis Hoornstra (BOFPC); Jim re–elected to 4–year terms, and to together, we will create a downtown Pielsticker (Police Pension); and that is a source of pride. Trustee Lee LaFond, elected to a Randy Russell (Econ. Dev.). I offer a 2–year term (vacated by new County hearty thanks to all who volunteer Our annual Mobile Driver Board member Mike Connelly). for the community. Services are scheduled for 9:30– rd As we welcome Trustee Boyle, 2:30 August 23 at Village Hall. Speaking of volunteering, Lou This convenient way of securing a we say good–bye to Trustee Ann O’Brien (Econ. Dev.) has donated a Duker, who did not seek a third variety of driver services from the great deal of time to line up events Sec. of State has been well received term. Ann brought a wealth of for the French Market each Saturday. experience to the position, and she by residents, and I hope you can Her efforts are making it an even take advantage of it this year. better market. Lisle Teens with Character (LTWC) celebrated their From the comments I’ve heard 24-hour second annual awards night on May about the Village’s new gateway Info Line 17th. It was a great evening, and signs, it seems like this project has the accomplishments and volunteer been a big success in the eyes of 271-4110 service of these teens is becoming a residents. I hope everyone enjoys a model for other communities. much more attractive “Welcome to Use the menu to hear or leave a Lisle” that these signs provide. message. Recorded messages are Main Street has re–opened changed periodically. after about six weeks of work on the Have a great summer!

VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Joseph Broda, Mayor Pillar Awards recognize Lisle citizens Mark Boyle Lee LaFond Lisle Community Character Alliance recognizes the pillars of good Kimberly Brondyke Joseph Schmitt character. Pillar Awards made on May 18th: Thomas Frey Ed Young Tim Seeden,Village Clerk Cindy Pistine – RESPECT (student) for turning in Gerald Sprecher, Village Manager $200 she found in the LSHS locker room. Meetings held 1st and 3rd Mondays, Workshops held 2nd Mondays, each month at 7:30 p.m. Agnes McInerney – CARING for delivering Meals on Wheels for 14 years and recruiting at least eight other VILLAGE OFFICES volunteers. Monday through Friday Business Office: 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Richard Kovling – CITIZENSHIP (posthumously) for Cindy Pistine Public Works: 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. his active participation in structuring Lisle Community Other offices: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Character Alliance. He led by example, believing senior citizens should not POLICE DEPARTMENT be bystanders in contributing to the life of the community. 24 hour service Police Response 9-1-1 Nominate someone you know! Help Lisle Community Character Police Administration 271-4200 Alliance honor those of good character who exemplify one or more of these Public Works 271-4180 characteristics: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and Building/Zoning 271-4150 citizenship. Forms are available for download from the Village website. Business Office/Other 271-4100 General Email [email protected] Awards are made twice yearly, in spring and fall. Nominations are held © 2007 Village of Lisle until the next award date.

Page 2 VILLAGE OF LISLE NEWSLETTER, SUMMER 2007 website: www.villageoflisle.org Sprinkling restrictions New Trustee Mark Boyle Sprinkling is limited to the hours between 5:00–10:00, both The April mornings and evenings, on an election brought odd–even basis that matches street one new face to numbers to calendar days, now the Village through Sept. 15th. This also Board—Trustee applies to underground irrigation Mark Boyle. A systems. Hand–held watering is Pine Hill resident since 1983, Boyle allowed any time. A 2–week permit previously served on the Economic Development Commission and the Lisle Police Officers Jodie Wise (l) can be obtained for watering new ZBA. He does marketing/real estate and Cindy McNaney (r) teach sod or seed. Call Public Works research for a national company. radKIDS® safety instruction. Next (630–271–4180) with any questions. session will be Aug. 13–17, 4:30–6:30 p.m. for 5–7 year olds. Lisle Park District is handling registrations. For senior citizens or disabled residents Staff transitions Phone tax rebate Taxi subsidy Reassignments The Village of Lisle offers a flat Qualified seniors/disabled may Officer Jodie Wise, a 9–year $25 phone tax rebate, one claim per purchase taxi subsidy coupons. veteran, will be the new DARE & household each year. The rebate With these coupons, residents may Crime Prevention Officer. Officer applies to a primary phone, excluding travel anywhere within the cab Cindy McNaney will be returning to cellular phones. Application must company’s service area. Coupons patrol duty after five years as Lisle’s be made in person at the Business are used like cash, for fares or DARE & Crime Prevention Officer. Office no later than July 31, 2007. tipping the driver. Applicants must qualify by age or Each $10 coupon book includes Retirement disability during the rebate period: May 1, 2006 — April 30, 2007. (8) $1 coupons and (4) 50¢ coupons. Village of LislePurchasing Participants may purchase up to 5 Manager Patti Huth is retiring. To apply for the rebate, please books/month at a cost of $2.50 each. Beginning as a part–time secretary submit two phone bills to the Busi- Coupons worth $50 cost only $12.50. in 1985, with ness Office—one for May ’06 and Current coupons expire April 30, ’08. education she one for April ’07. Otherwise, pro- became the vide bills for any six months during Once registered for this program, Village’s first that period. No applications will be participants may purchase additional purchasing accepted after July 31, 2007. coupon books by mail. specialist. She has held office in For both programs: Applicants must live within Village of Lisle limits. state and national Bring proof of age 65 or older (drivers license, state ID, or passport) or public procure- disability (social security form), and anything showing a current address. ment associations and been recog- For additional information, call the Business Office at 630–271–4100. nized with numerous awards. Her graciousness and professionalism will be missed. Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Pet owners Don’t pour chemicals on the Accepted items include: P Clean up feces promptly and ground or down a storm drain. Household cleaners, drain openers dispose of them in a sanitary Paints (oil based only) Dispose of wastes responsibly! manner. Mineral spirits, strippers, solvents P Do not allow dogs and cats to run Drop-off Recyling Center Insecticides, herbicides at large. Leashes are required 1971 Brookdale Rd, Naperville Flammables, automotive fluids when on public property. (behind fire station, E side of Rt. 59, Fluorescent fixtures btwn. Diehl Rd. & N. Aurora Rd.) Household batteries P Obtain a free Village dog tag at open 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Unknown hazardous substances the Village Hall Business Office. Not accepted: Bring an up–to–date veterinarian’s Saturdays & Sundays Latex paint certificate of rabies vaccination. website: www.villageoflisle.org VILLAGE OF LISLE NEWSLETTER, SUMMER 2007 Page 3 2007 Cost Share Parkway Tree Program Application PLEASE PRINT NAME 1st, 2nd, 3rd Choice Type of Tree Quantity ADDRESS Sugar Maple “Green Mountain”

DAYTIME PHONE Little Leaf Linden “Glenleven”

SUGGESTED PLANTING LOCATION Honeylocust “Skyline”

Japanese Lilac Tree “Ivory Silk”

Swamp White Oak (spring planting)

(examples: 10' from N property line, or 7' S of driveway) Total number of trees The Public Works Department will mark the site best suited for the success of the tree. @$99 Questions? Call Public Works at 271-4175. Total Cost $ Quantities are limited. Qualified applicants will receive trees on a first come, first served basis, until the allotment is exhausted. Please mail or bring this application to the Village Hall, 925 Burlington Ave., Lisle, IL 60532. Mark the envelope “2007 Tree Program” on the front. Applicants will be notified as to whether the Village can plant a tree for them, and then payment will be due. The Village of Lisle reserves the right to cancel any order.

Application deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, August 17, 2007.

The Parkway Tree Planting Public Works personnel will available to residents for $99 each. Program provides trees for parkways contact applicants and stake the Depending on demand, applicants that are directly adjacent to Village location best suited for success of may, or may not, be limited to one roads. All of these trees must be the trees based on the homeowners’ tree. planted in Village right–of–way. suggestions and consideration of Unfortunately, no trees can be planted any conflicts with utilities, visual Tree descriptions can be found along state or county–owned roads, clearance, spacing requirements, on the Village’s website. Use the or in areas where the Village of Lisle etc. The trees will be planted after application form found here or has inadequate right–of–way behind they go dormant in late fall. download a copy from the website. the curb. Arboretum Woods and Questions? Call Public Works some areas within Green Trails have The trees cost the Village Forestry Dept. at 630–271–4175. no right–of–way behind the curb. $250–$300 each, but are made

Main St. RR Bridge Garfield Demolitions Timeline for Downtown Projects Phase II Garfield Main/School & Lot Burlington Resurfacing Watermain & Storm Sewer Garfield Pond Construction Project

Redevelopment of Old Village Hall & Lot F Sites

Main St. Streetscape Project

2007 2008 2009 A MMMMJ J AAAASSONDO N D J F J J J F

Page 4 VILLAGE OF LISLE NEWSLETTER, SUMMER 2007 website: www.villageoflisle.org Garfield Pond: an attractive solution for downtown storm water The rendering below shows the area parcels needed to make way That storm sewer system will tie potential for fully developing the for the pond. Over the summer, into the new Garfield detention Garfield Pond site as an inviting remaining buildings will be razed. pond. Public Works Dir. Ray oasis in downtown Lisle. The Peterson is shepherding these undulating shoreline will help to Currently, the basic pond public works projects. move water through the pond. Two project is in the design phase, and lighted floating fountains will may go out to bid in September. Future. Econ. Dev. Dir. Catherine aerate the water, and add the The base bid will include creation of Schuster is submitting an applica- soothing sight and sound of running the pond, installing the path (hard tion for an OSLAD grant for the water. Attractive landscaping will surface along the west side, lime- shelter, children’s play area, solid include native and ornamental stone screenings for the remainder), surface for the crushed limestone plants and trees. Benches along the and basic landscaping. Underground path, lighting, and native land- pathway and a shelter on the west infrastructure for future lighting scaping. This portion of the project peninsula offer seating. Along the and an irrigation system will be will proceed when and if a grant is west side, the path will replace the installed. Work is anticipated to obtained. (The formal garden area is sidewalk along Route 53, bringing begin in November 2007 and an unscheduled future amenity.) pedestrians away from the busy conclude in early summer 2008. OSLAD grants are managed in road into the park–like setting. On Of course, first and foremost, Illinois by the Dept. of Natural the east, the path connects to the the pond is to provide stormwater Resources. Projects vary from small existing Main Street Garden Walk. detention for future downtown neighborhood parks or tot lots to There are several potential garden development, including the old large community and county parks and sculptural focal points. A Village Hall site. It will also help and nature areas. Funding up to formal garden and creative play clean rain runoff before it is 50% of approved project costs can be area are shown at the north end. discharged into the East Branch. obtained. Grant awards up to Near term. The Village has In a separate contract, Main and $400,000 maximum are available acquired the remaining Garfield School Streets will have a new for development/ renovation storm sewer installed this fall, projects. The state program is along with water main replacement. financed by a percentage of the state’s Real Estate Transfer Tax. Garfield Pond

website: www.villageoflisle.org VILLAGE OF LISLE NEWSLETTER, SUMMER 2007 Page 5 Protect your property from flooding: what you can do Articles in the Spring issue of this newsletter concentrated on the “what” and “why” of regulations the Village enforces to control flooding, and the flood information services it offers. The articles here concentrate on things you can do to protect your property.

Don’t wait for the next flood to Flood insurance cover damage from floods. However, because the Village of buy insurance protection. There is Most property owners wouldn’t Lisle participates in the National a 30–day waiting period before dream of going without fire insur- Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), NFIP coverage takes effect. ance, but are resistant to buying you can purchase a separate flood Contact your insurance agent for flood insurance. However, if your insurance policy. This insurance is more information on rates and property is in the floodplain, over backed by the Federal government coverage. the 30 years of a typical mortgage and is available to everyone, even there is a 26% chance you will for properties that have been Even if you are not in a experience a flood, and just a 5% flooded. The insurance premium floodplain, there still may be some chance of experiencing a fire. rate depends on the depth of risk of flooding. Anyone can buy Damages from a flood may be every flooding that might occur on your flood insurance. Around 25% of the bit as devastating as from a fire. property in a 1% chance flood. claims paid out are for damages to Because of strict enforcement of properties outside the floodplain. If you don’t have flood insur- Village regulations and other ance, talk to your insurance agent. activities to meet FEMA standards, Floodproofing Most homeowner’s policies do not owners of flood plain property There are several different ways within the Village of Lisle are Lisle’s flood history to protect a building from flood eligible for a 15% reduction in damage. One way is to keep the Lisle has a history of flooding, premiums. water away by regrading your lot, usually in late spring or late or building a small floodwall or summer. Flooding has been Flood insurance is available to earthen berm. These methods work reported on the East Branch of the owners and renters (for contents). if your lot is large enough, and if DuPage River in 1948, 1950, 1954, Around 25% of the claims paid out flooding is not1 too deep. 1957, 1972, 1987, and 1996. are for damages to properties Another approach is to make outside the floodplain. The August 1972 flood was the your walls waterproof and place flood of record, and the most watertight closures over the damaging in the Lisle area. A Flood insurance is a mandatory doorways and windows that are low. newspaper reported that the water requirement when dealing with any This method is not recommended at the Main Street railroad viaduct lender who uses Federal funds. for houses with basements or if was almost to the top of the tracks. Usually these policies cover just the water will get2 over two feet deep. Many people remember building’s structure and not the reading about the 1996 storm contents. During the kind of flood- A third approach is to raise the being a 100 year or 1% chance ing that happens in Lisle, there is house above flood levels. Most wood storm event. That was true in usually more damage to the furni- frame houses can be elevated. This parts of Naperville and Aurora, but ture and contents than there is to allows flood waters to flow under not in Lisle. Storms don't occur the structure. So, consider additional the house without damaging it, equally over the entire area. The insurance. Also, renters can buy keeping the structure and your 1996 storm in Lisle had the flood insurance to protect their belongings safe3 and dry. possessions in case of flood damages. intensity of around a 4–5% chance For sewer backups. Many storm event. At last count, there were houses, even those not in the The most recent flood of 1996 around 200 flood insurance policies floodplain, have sewers that back was primarily controlled by levees in Lisle. If you are covered, double up into the basement during heavy constructed along the river in the check that the building coverage is rains. A plug or standpipe can stop mid–1960s and the floodplain adequate and make sure you have this if the water doesn’t get more design and development controls contents coverage. Remember: than one or two feet deep and if imposed by the Village since 1970. even if the last flood missed you or there are no toilets on the lowest However, we should not be you have done some floodproofing, level. They can be purchased at a complacent about future floods. the next flood could be worse. Flood hardware store for under $25. The insurance covers all surface floods. most effective solution for sewer

Page 6 VILLAGE OF LISLE NEWSLETTER, SUMMER 2007 website: www.villageoflisle.org backup flooding is installation of an overhead sewer connection. A Stay safe in a flood licensed plumbing contractor can do In the event of a flood, there • Have your electricity turned off this work, a building permit is should be sufficient warning for by the power company, before re- required, and grants are available people in affected areas to take entering your flooded home after from the Village of Lisle and/or precautions or evacuate. a flood. Some appliances, such as DuPage County to help with the TVs, keep electrical charges even cost of this work. Contact the When a flood occurs, stay safe. after they have been unplugged. Public Works Department at 630– Keep these points in mind: Don’t use appliances or motors 271–4170 for more information. • Do not walk through flowing that have gotten wet unless they have been taken apart, cleaned, All of these measures are called water. Drowning is the number and dried. floodproofing or retrofitting. More one cause of flood deaths. information is available in the Currents can be deceptive; 6" of • Look out for animals. Small Village of Lisle Floodplain Library moving water can knock you off animals that have been flooded at Village Hall and Lisle Library. your feet. If you have to walk in out of their homes may seek The Floodplain Coordinator can standing water, use a pole or shelter in yours. Be cautious help you determine the most stick to ensure the ground is not around frightened animals. effective methods for your property. too far down, and is stable. • Look before you step. After a Important note: Any alteration to • Do not drive through a flooded flood, the ground and floors are your building or land requires a area. More people drown in their covered with debris including permit from the Building cars than anywhere else. Don’t broken glass and nails. Floors Department. drive around road barriers; the and stairs that have been covered road or bridge may be washed If you know a flood is coming, with mud can be very slippery. out. It only takes 2' of water to you should shut off the gas, water, float a car. • Be alert for gas leaks. Use a and electricity. Lowest openings to flashlight to inspect for damages. a home (basement windows, crawl • Stay away from power lines and Don’t smoke or use candles, space) could be sandbagged and electrical wires. The #2 flood lanterns, or open flames unless personal possessions could be raised killer after drowning is electro- you know the gas has been above basement and first floor cution. Electrical current travels turned off and the area has been levels. Furniture and appliances through water. Report downed ventilated. could be power lines to ComEd. enclosed in plastic. Preparing ensure that protecting your If you have any flooding or a detailed property can be accomplished drainage concerns or questions, or checklist in quickly and nothing is forgotten. want information regarding retro- advance And, when told to evacuate by fitting or property protection, call would help emergency personnel, do so. Mary Lou Kalsted at 630–271–4107.

The Village of Lisle appreciates input from its residents. Request Comments are invited! information, or offer suggestions or constructive criticism, on any matter pertaining to Village government. You are invited to use: 24 Hour Info Line (630–271–4110) email ([email protected]) this form or a letter (mail to Resident Comment Coordinator, Village of Lisle, 925 Burlington Ave., Lisle, IL 60532-1838, or deposit in the payment drop box Submitted by Daytime phone # at Village Hall) Address Date website: www.villageoflisle.org VILLAGE OF LISLE NEWSLETTER, SUMMER 2007 Page 7 New retail grants Summer Events To attract desirable new retail Take me out to the ball game! stores into the Downtown B–3 DuPage Dragons (Central Ill. Collegiate League men’s ) Central Business District, the Village has initiated a Retail Grant (women’s professional ) Program, as recommended by June, July and early Aug dates Lisle’s Economic Development Village of Lisle– Sports Complex Commission. It is based on a successful retail grant program in Elmhurst. It provides matching Eyes to the Skies Festival funds up to $10,000 to retail busi- Fri, June 29 carnival only 4–11pm nesses opening a store. It could also Sat*, Sun* & Wed* noon–11pm (* fireworks); Mon-Tues 5–11pm fund major expansion activities of Independence Day Parade, 3:30pm current retail businesses. Funds are limited to interior permanent tenant improvements and build–outs. Benches of Lisle II downtown Lisle until Depot Days Qualifying businesses must be retail and included on the B-3 Central Business List of Preferred Lisle Community Band Concerts Uses. Retail businesses not on the (Thursdays at 7:30pm in Community Park) Preferred Uses List will be June 21, July 12, 19, 26, and Aug 2 (Jazz) considered on an individual basis.

The Retail Grant Program will Morton Arboretum be funded in the same manner as — great natural environments to explore + special events — the Façade Improvement and Theater Hikes: June: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Demolition Grants—by the July: A Midsummer Night’s Dream hotel/motel motel tax. Each year, Aug: Treasure Island; Sept: Little Women the Village will establish a budget Summer Concerts: Ralph’s World – Sat, July 14, 11:00am for the Retail Grant Program Poco / Pure Prairie League – Sat, July 14, 6:00pm dependent on current economic Josh Kelley / Sister Hazel – Sat, Aug 25, 6:00pm conditions in the downtown. For Justin Roberts – Sun, Aug 26, 3:00pm the 2007/2008 fiscal year, the budget allows $50,000 for up to five Mobile Driver Services retail grants to be awarded, and for Aug 23, 9:30am–2:30pm at Village Hall a total of $130,000 in either Façade Improvement or Demolition Grants. The Traveling Wall Sept 5–8

Lisle Depot Days Sept 15–16

ur cale See www.lislecvb.com/events for details and more events rk yo nda Ma r! Brush Pickup Schedule PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER Village of Lisle PRSRT STD for remainder of 2007 925 Burlington Avenue U.S. POSTAGE Lisle, IL 60532-1838 PAID Area Week Beginning (630) 271-4100 PERMIT #74 North of RR tracks July 9 Email: [email protected] LISLE, IL 60532 Sept 10 Between RR and Maple July 16 Sept 17 South of Maple July 23 Sept 24

See website for how and when to stack your brush for pickup, or call 630–271–4180.

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