Village Board Examines Budget, Revises Liquor License Rules

On Oct. 4, the Village Board reviewed the budget for the fiscal year ending April 2010. The village generated $17.8 million in total revenue, including taxes, licensing, fines and grants. The village's total spending was $18.5 million—a $721, 641 deficit. Net assets declined by $2 million from the prior fiscal year.

Mayor Joe Broda presented the finance department with a certificate of achievement for excellence in financial reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association, which recognizes government bodies that demonstrate full disclosure. This is the village's seventh year receiving the award.

"It's getting busier and busier and we do our best every year to get this award. We're very proud of it," said finance director Kim Schiller.

• Trustees approved an intergovernmental agreement with DuPage County and the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County for the purchase of Ring Road behind 2600 Warrenville Rd. The village is acquiring the road from the Forest Preserve District to serve the Navistar property. While the road will be used for much of Navistar's truck traffic, it will be a public road. The village is prohibiting truck traffic on Lucent, which is more heavily used by the public. Russ Whitaker, attorney with Rosanva & Whitaker in Naperville, said the village would eventually receive the funds for the road back over time. Village manager Jerry Sprecher also said the village would be reimbursed by Navistar for any maintenance work performed.

• The village also passed a motion beginning the TIF process for the property. A public hearing is scheduled for Dec. 6.
• Several changes were made to the village's current liquor licensing procedure, and will mostly affect business owners. Gasoline stations will no longer be able to apply for liquor licenses. Also, all new license holders must lease or own the building for which the license is sought. New Year's Eve revelers may find their evening ends a little earlier this year; alcohol sales will cease at 3 a.m. on New Year's Day instead of 4 a.m.
• Trustees approved a special use permit for 1925 Ohio St. so the Lisle Park District can convert the industrial space into a recreation center.
• Work will begin on a storage garage at the Public Works department. Grace Masonry of Downers Grove, which has completed several projects for the department, has the contract for the project.
• The Fire and Police Commission will meet Oct. 6 at 8 a.m.