January 07, 2008

January 6, 2008

Fire Pension Board – 10:00 a.m. – Fire Station #3, 3900 Highland Avenue

Agenda Summary

Ad Hoc Committee on Housing – 6:30 p.m. – Committee Room

Agenda Summary

Adopted Point – A definition of the income and housing cost ranges was agreed to at the last Committee meeting, along with a comment on proper maintenance, for the purposes of continued discussion. In statement form, the following was agreed to by committee members: “Working families earning between $65,000 and $125,000 have difficulty finding and purchasing quality housing valued between $175,000 and $325,000 in Downers Grove. The proper maintenance and upkeep of existing houses in this price range is integral to maintaining attainable housing throughout the community.”
Additional Points for Discussion: 1) Should the Village Council formulate a housing policy for the Village? 2) What actions does the Committee favor to address the gap? (Examples: cede bond cap to IHDA ; offer financial assistance to ensure maintained houses; rezone three areas along RR track; overlay zoning; limit new builds to only 20% larger than neighboring housing)
Next Meeting – February 11, 2008

Plan Commission – 7:00 p.m. – Council Chambers

Agenda Summary

FILE NO . PC-04-08 A petition seeking Special Use Approval to construct an accessory structure on a lot prior to the construction of an accessory structure; property located on the East side of Seeley Avenue, approximately 235 feet North of Warren Avenue, commonly known as 4923 Seeley Avenue, Downers Grove, IL (PIN 09-07-209-010,-011); James F. Russ, Jr., Petitioner; Marshall Schmitt & Linda Matheson, Owners

Village Council Workshop Meeting – 7:00 p.m. – Council Chambers

Active Agenda

Active a Annexation with Rezoning of 4412 Cross Street
Active b Zoning Ordinance Amendment Recycling Collection Facility
Active c Planned Development Amendment, Final Plat of Subdivision, Special Uses for a drive-through and outdoor café

Consent Agenda

Consent a Approval of Scope of FY08 Stormwater Projects
Consent b Authorize the Village Manager to Negotiate Contracts for Engineering Design Services for FY08 Stormwater Projects
Consent c 4929 Forest Avenue Building Modifications (Ord. #4760)
Consent d 2008 Community Grants Program
Consent e Bid: Tree and Stump Removal Contract
Consent f Bid: Mowing Services
Consent g Office Supplies
Consent h Joint Purchase of Electric Services from State Contract
Consent i Beer Garden Vendor Contract
Consent j Heritage Festival – Bingo Vendor Contract Extension
Consent k Amendment to Professional Services Agreement for Construction Materials Testing Services for Fire Station 2
Consent l Employee Training Institute Days

Manager’s and Directors’ Reports

Environmental Concerns Commission – 7:00 p.m. – Public Works Facility, 5101 Walnut

Agenda Summary

Stormwater and Flood Plain Oversight Committee – 7:00 p.m. – Public Works Facility, 5101 Walnut

Agenda Summary

Review a recommended project scope for Sterling Road/North Park detention/retention area
Discussion of revising meeting start time to 6:30 p.m.