2015 Annual Dinner & Recognition Ceremony

2014-2015 Board of Directors

2015-2016 Board of Directors

On May 29 a beautiful day led into a wonderful evening!  Over 130 members, corporate partners, and guests attended the 2015 DMMC Annual Dinner and Recognition Ceremony.  Outgoing DMMC President, and Downers Grove Mayor,  Martin Tully was represented by a recorded video message (even a great DMMC President cannot miss his son's graduation!) and  through the magic of technology turned the gavel over to Roselle Mayor Gayle Smolinski.  Mayor Smolinski took over the Conference Presidency on June 1, 2015, assisted by Vice-President David Brummel, Mayor of Warrenville. Our 2014-2015 Board of Directors were recognized for their dedication and service, and we also welcomed the incoming 2015-2016 Board of Directors. 

A special thanks to our Presidential Event Sponsors, Comcast and J. Alexander Hunt, Inc., and our Golden Event Sponsors, Civiltech Engineering, Inc., ESI Consultants, Inc., and Illinois American Water. Our sincere thanks to everyone who attended this event including Brad Cole, Executive Director of the Illinois Municipal League, who traveled from Springfield to attend, Jerry Bennett, Mayor of Palos Hills and President of the Southwest Conference of Mayors, and Vicky Smith, Southwest Conference of Mayors Executive Director.   

The Conference is pleased to announce Lisle Mayor Joe Broda as the recipient of the 2015 Mayor of the Year Award. The award was presented to Mayor Broda by DMMC President and Mayor of Roselle Gayle Smolinski during the Annual Dinner and Recognition Ceremony. All DMMC mayors were given the opportunity to nominate and cast their vote for mayors who embody DMMC's values and mission. This award was presented to Mayor Broda in recognition of the exceptional contributions he brings to the Conference. We thank Mayor Broda for his hard work on behalf of the Conference.  

And the Intergovernmental Cooperation Award goes to...David Fieldman!            

Congratulations to David Fieldman, Village Manager of Downers Grove, for winning the Intergovernmental Cooperation Award. Mr. Fieldman may have been a bit surprised to learn he was the recipient of this award; however, Mr. Fieldman's innovative approach to intergovernmental relations is certainly no secret to us.

Through his work, Mr. Fieldman fostered a solid culture of innovation and collaboration among member municipalities. Mr. Fieldman conceptualized and implemented an ad hoc Managers Committee with an emphasis on streamlining municipal processes and saving significant taxpayer dollars. Mr. Fieldman also established a new working committee process for the Conference that resulted in a more effective way to leverage member expertise. Congratulations Dave! Your contributions are very much appreciated. 

2015 Springfield Drive Down

Mark your calendars and get ready for this year's Annual Golf Outing. The Golf Outing this year will be held at the Seven Bridges Golf Club in Woodridge on Wednesday, July 15, 2015. Similar to last year's event, over one hundred members, Corporate Partners, and businesses are expected to participate. Practice that swing and gear up for another outstanding event! Click here to register. For sponsorship information, contact Suzette Quintell at squintell@dmmc-cog.org. or 630-571-0480, ext. 227. 

Naperville Named Safest City in America

In its latest release of "2015 Niche Rankings," Niche.com named Naperville the safest city in America.

The ranking was based on an analysis of the city's violent and property crime data, including murder, assault, robbery, burglary, larceny and vehicle theft rates. The rankings were based on evaluations from 215 cities with populations over 100,000 residents.

Naperville was noted for having a low crime rate with no murders reported per 100,000 residents. 

Grants to Help Local Businesses Go Global  

Metro Chicago Exports (MCE) is a collaboration between the seven counties in Northeastern Illinois (Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will) and the City of Chicago to increase exports from small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) and to support regional job growth.  Chicago ranks fourth among U.S. metropolitan areas in total export volume but lags behind the U.S. average in exports as a proportion of total output. JPMorgan Chase & Co. is funding the MCE Grant Program to expand the region's export base and meet rising demand in emerging markets.  Eligible SMEs can apply for grants to help take their business to the rest of the world. The MCE Grant Program will provide at least 50 companies with monetary awards up to $5,000 to cover costs associated with the company's next steps to going global, including education, financing services, marketing, regulatory compliance, business development, and more.  Applications are due July 31, 2015.  Please let your local businesses know about this great opportunity.  Details and application forms can be found here. 

2016-2021 Surface Transportation Program (STP) Call for Projects  

The 2016-2021 STP call for projects is fast approaching. Beginning June 25 with the STP workshop, eligible municipalities, townships, and the County may submit applications for an estimated $9 million in STP funds. This year a new policy will be implemented, allowing for project sponsors to request STP funds for the construction engineering phase of new projects (not to exceed 15% of the construction phase cost). The annual STP Workshop is a prerequisite for applying and will give an in-depth look at the STP funding process, dos and don'ts for applying, and new this year, a presentation on the benefits of utilizing the funds for alternative transportation projects. Registration for the workshop must be completed by June 19. Applications are due August 7. Contact Mike Albin at 630-571-0480 x226 for further details.  

CMAP Releases New Local Ordinances Toolkit

In response to needs expressed by local governments in its 2014 municipal survey, CMAP has recently announced two new toolkits designed to assist municipalities with transportation and housing planning. The Complete Streets Toolkit--designed in collaboration with the National Complete Streets Coalition and Active Transportation Alliance--is intended to serve as a guide for incorporating a Complete Streets approach into local planning, design, and construction processes and documents. In addition, the Homes for a Changing Region Toolkit--developed with support from the office of the Illinois Attorney General, the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus, and the Metropolitan Planning Council (MPC)--includes process guides, a data analysis model, an interactive case study library of housing strategies, outreach meeting materials, and a vast library of free images that can be used for visual preference surveys. Both toolkits are available via CMAP's Local Ordinances and Toolkits Program web page http://www.cmap.illinois.gov/programs-and-resources/local-ordinances-toolkits. 

Celebrate ADA Accessibility in a Summer Parade (RSVP by June 22)

Join the Mayors Caucus ADA 25 Task Force in celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act. Mayors, trustees, aldermen, and others will be participating with us in the following summer parades:

• July 4: Elgin Independence Day Parade

• July 4: Rockford Independence Day Parade

• July 18: Chicago Disability Pride Parade

• Sept 7: Naperville Labor Day Parade

• Sept 7: Schaumburg Labor Day Parade

 

Please RSVP by June 22 to Jeffrey Walter, Metropolitan Mayors Caucus, jwalter@mayorscaucus.org or 312-201-4508. 

Let Your Voice Be Counted: 10 Minute Survey

The Metropolitan Mayors Caucus has extended their "Best Practices in Community Inclusion for Persons With Disabilities" survey end date to Friday, June 19. Please take the 10 minute survey if you have not done so already. Data will be used to create a model toolkit of best practices. Click here to review a preliminary summary of the 100 responses submitted to date.  

SPC Fuel Contracts Vendor Palatine Oil Purchased by Reladyne

On June 2, Palatine Oil Company (POC) merged with Reladyne, one of the nation's leaders in the distribution of premium lubricants, fuel, DEF and reliability products and services. This merger brings together two great companies, allowing the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative (SPC) to be a more complete partner to our valued customers. All POC employees will be joining the Reladyne team for a seamless transition with the same great people, products and service. Therefore, we are pleased that the contact for SPC Contracts #126 and #132 will continue to be Joe Fell, Fuel Business Director, Great Lakes Region. SPC Contract #126 is for Gasoline, Diesel and Bio Fuels and SPC Contract #132 is the Financial Fuel Hedging program.

Corporate Partners

The DMMC Corporate Partners program provides an opportunity for participation by organizations that share a common commitment to the well-being of DuPage County municipalities. Corporate Partners gain high visibility among member communities through such means as meetings, workshops, publications, annual events, and sponsorship opportunities.

For more information on the Corporate Partners program, contact Suzette Quintell, Deputy Executive Director, at (630) 571-0480, ext. 227 or visit the DMMC website.