Advisory Bodies
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Advisory Bodies
To expedite business, assist the Village Board in making its policy decisions and meeting its legal obligations, a number of independent commissions and boards have been created. These include the Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals, the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners, the Police Pension Board, the Emergency Telephone System Board (E-9-1-1), the Pathway Commission and Environmental Quality Commission. In general, appointments are made by the Mayor/Village President with the advice and consent of the Village Board. From time to time, the Village Board may also establish ad hoc or steering committees. By ordinance, the Village Board may establish standing committees that meet periodically to discuss specific topics. Examples include the Street Policy Committee, Water Committee, Economic Development Committee, Personnel Committee, Stormwater Management Committee and others. The Village Board may also meet as a "committee of the whole" to discuss specific topics of interest.
Below you will find information on existing Village boards and comissions and several committees, including their mission, current members and meeting dates and times. If you would like to know more about these committees, obtain agendas, minutes, or information about any of the standing or ad hoc committees not listed here, please contact the Village Hall at (630) 654-8181.
Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
Mission: The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners (BFPC) consists of three members whose duties are set forth by state law and include the screening of all police officer candidates, screening for department promotions and conducting disciplinary cases forwarded to it by the Chief of Police. The President and Board of Trustees determine the need for additional or replacement personnel on the Police Department; however, they have no input on the selection of Police Officer candidates (except in the case of the Police Chief). The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners maintains an eligibility list from which officers are hired. The two fire protection districts serving Burr Ridge handle their own hiring since they are separate governmental entities.
Members: John Navickas, Chairperson, Ron Damper, Secretary, Sandra Allen and Barbara Popp, Clerk
Meetings: The BFPC meets the second Wednesday of each month, 7:00 p.m. at the Village Hall
2010 Meeting Dates: January 13, February 10, March 10, April 14, May 13, June 9, July 14, August 11, September 8, October 13, November 10, December 8
Economic Development Committee
Mission: The mission of the Economic Development Committee is to act as a recommending body to advise the Village on ways to develop a positive business climate, consistent with the residential character of the community, which will encourage the retention of existing businesses and promote and assist in the growth and development of new businesses.
Members: Trustee Bob Sodikoff, Chairperson, Trustee Dwight DeClouette, David Christine, Edward Claffy, Michael Donahue, Josephine Goetz, Sheryl Kern and Ron Santo
Meetings: The Economic Development Committee meets the third Tuesday of every other month, 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall.
2010 Meeting Dates: January 19, March 16, May 18, July 20, September 21, November 16
Emergency Phone Systems Board (E-9-1-1)
Mission: The Emergency Phone System, or E-9-1-1, Board coordinates and supervises the upgrading and/or maintenance of the system which ensures that emergency calls for assistance get through when residents dial 9-1-1. The Board receives monies from the monthly surcharge paid by Village residents, deposits these monies into the Emergency Telephone System Fund and authorizes disbursements from the Fund.
Members: Barbara Miklos, Chairperson, John (Jack) Roche, Bob Jewell and Police Chief John Madden
Meetings: The Committee meets as needed and has no regularly scheduled meetings.
Environmental Quality Commission
Mission: The mission of the Environmental Quality Commission is to make recommendations regarding possible ways to improve, protect and preserve the environment and all the natural resources affecting the Village and its residents.
Members: Salvador Sedita, Chairperson, Kathleen Greenawalt, Charles Olson, Thomas Oris, Carol Semmer and James Wenkus
Meetings: The Environmental Quality Commission meets the fourth Wednesday of every other month at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Hall.
2010 Meeting Dates: January 27, March 24, May 26, July 28, September 22, November 17
Mission: The mission of the Pathway Commission is to safely link areas of the Village and expand the sense of community by providing pathways to shopping areas, schools, parks and neighborhoods.
Members: Pat Liss, Chairperson, Marilou McGirr, Secretary, Todd Davis, Luisa Hoch, John Pacocha, Elmer Rothrock and Dave Stevenson
Meetings: The Pathway Commission meets the second Thursday of every other month, 7:00 p.m. at the Village Hall.
2010 Meeting Dates: January 14, March 11, May 13, July 8, September 9, November 11
Mission: The Personnel Committee, a standing committee of the Village Board, is comprised of members of the Board of Trustees. It reviews collective bargaining agreements and other personnel related matters and makes recommendations to the Board of Trustees.
Members: Mayor Gary Grasso, Chairperson, Trustee Al Paveza and Trustee Bob Sodikoff
Meetings: The Committee meets as needed and has no regularly scheduled meetings.
Mission: The Police Pension Board administers the pension fund of the Police Officers. Two members of this Board are residents appointed by the Village, while the remainder of the members represent the Police officers. By law, the Pension Board must meet once each quarter.
Members: Officer Robert Wirth, President, Officer Dan O’Conner, Secretary, Joe Patyk, Noel Hastalis and Don DeYoung
Meetings: By law, the Pension Board must meet once each quarter.
2010 Meeting Dates: January 12, April 13, July 13, October 12
Stormwater Management Committee
Mission: The Stormwater Committee is comprised of residents and members of the Board of Trustees. It acts as a recommending body to advise the Village Board and Staff on ways to maintain and enhance the Village's overall stormwater management system. To this end, the Committee is charged with the following responsibilities: (1) To minimize the impact that future development will have on the Village's stormwater management system and promote sound engineering practices through the periodic review and update of the Village's stormwater and flood ordinances; (2) To review citizen drainage and flood complaints and present recommendations to correct these drainage problems if necessary; and (3) To study current deficiencies in the stormwater management system and present recommendations to minimize and possibly eliminate historic stormwater problems throughout the Village.
Members: Trustee Maureen Wott, Chairperson, Trustee Dave Allen, Trustee Al Paveza, Nancy Montelbano, Wayne Mrjenovich and William Wilcox
Meetings: The Stormwater Committee meets quarterly at 7:00 p.m. at the Public Works Facililty (451 Commerce St.) on the dates listed below:
2010 Meeting Dates: February 9, May 11, August 10, November 9
Mission: The Street Policy Committee, a standing committee of the Village Board, is comprised of members of the Board of Trustees. It reviews the 5-Year Road Program and each year makes a recommendation to the Board of Trustees on the annual road program for the year.
Members: Mayor Gary Grasso, Chairperson, Trustee David Allen and Trustee Bob Grela
Meetings: The Committee meets as needed and has no regularly scheduled meetings.
Mission: The Water Committee, a standing committee of the Village Board, iscomprised of members of the Board of Trustees. It reviews engineering recommendations for major improvements to the water pumping and distribution system and periodically reviews the water rates and makes recommendations to the Board of Trustees.
Members: Trustee Al Paveza, Chairperson, Trustee Dave Allen and Trustee Maureen Wott
Meetings: The Water Committee meets as needed and has no regularly scheduled meetings.
Volunteers Needed
The Village Board depends on residents who volunteer to share their interest in the Village and serve on various advisory boards and commissions that play an important role in our day-to-day operations. These include the Plan Commission, Pathway Commission, Economic Development Committee, Environmental Quality Commission, Board of Fire and Police Commissioners, Emergency Phone System Board (E-9-1-1), Stormwater Management Committee, Police Pension Board and various Ad Hoc committees as needed from time to time. The Mayor makes appointments to these bodies with the approval of the Board.
If you are interested in being considered for possible appointment please submit a Volunteer Questionnaire to Village Hall as soon as possible. The questionnaire can be downloaded from our Forms page. Vacancies occur from time to time so residents are encouraged to submit a completed questionnaire, even if there are no current vacancies.
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Volunteers are also needed for events a the Village Center, including the Car Show (June 20), Art Fair (September 12-13) and Jingle Mingle (November 14). Call (630) 654-8181 x. 105 or email Lisa Scheiner, Committee liaison, at lscheiner@burr-ridge.gov.