Minutes - 06/07/1999 - Committee of the Whole1�1
VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK MINUTES OF
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JUNE 7, 1999
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I. MEETING CALL:
The Committee -of- the -Whole meeting of Monday, June 7, 1999 was called to order by President
Bushy in the Samuel E. Dean Board Room of the Village Commons at 7:35 p.m. Pledge of
Allegiance was given.
The Clerk called the roll with the following persons
PRESENT: President Bushy, Trustees Butler, Craig, Kenny, McInerney and Savino.
ABSENT: Trustee Caleel.
IN ATTENDANCE: Stephen B. Veitch, Village Manager; Michael A. Crotty, Assistant Village
Manager; Dale L. Durfey, Jr., Village Engineer; Debra J. Jarvis, Fire Chief /Building
Commissioner; Bruce F. Kapff, Director of Information Services & Purchasing; Darrell J.
Langlois, Finance Director/Treasurer; Ruth A. Martin, Library Director; Michael J. Meranda,
Public Works Director; Allen W. Pisarek, Chief of Police; Bonnie Sartore, Bath and Tennis Club
Manager; and Trey VanDyke, Golf Club Manager.
2. REVIEW OF VILLAGE BOARD VISION AND MISSION STATEMENTS:
President Bushy explained that the Village operates on an annual budget that enables the
Village's budget to coincide with the employee pay plan and salary adjustment schedule. By
having an annual budget, the Village is able to do what is ascribed in that calendar year. Another
part of this budget process is staff's need to insure that the budget document reflects the wishes
of the Board of Trustees. Therefore, the Board discusses, at a Corn mittee -of -the -Whole meeting,
the goals and objectives they wish to be included for the coming year. From the 2000 Village
Board Objectives Workshop document and the discussion by the Board this evening, several
refinements will be made of the goals and objectives. These will then be reviewed by the Village
Board for continued comment or suggestions that eventually will be the basis for this year's
budget document.
Statement of Vision
Our shared vision for Oak Brook is a place of quality and natural beauty that offers an excellent
residential and business environment. Tile principal elements of our vision;
• Beautiful, safe and high- quality residential neighborhoods and business districts,
• A prominent business center, home to major national and international corporations,
world -class shopping and ail array of business, professional and personal services,
• An appropriate balance between residential and business land uses,
• Vast open spaces and extensive cultural and recreational facilities,
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• A professional, responsive and responsible local government that acts with integrity and
treats all citizens with respect,
• A strong sense of community;
combine to create an outstanding quality of life in Oak Brook.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Village of Oak Brook is to provide the community with excellent local
government services that meet the needs of its citizens and are delivered in a professional,
responsive and responsible manner.
To achieve this mission, the Village will:
• Strive to deliver high - quality municipal services in a cost - effective and fiscally
responsible manner; with courtesy, integrity and fairness; and with a view toward the
good of the entire community as well as the individual resident or corporate citizen.
• Continually evaluate the content and quality of Village programs and services.
• Engage in ongoing planning and development efforts designed to preserve and enhance
the value of property in the Village.
• Consult with and involve Oak Brook citizens in the Village's decision- making processes.
• Seek to develop a Village staff that emulates, through its values and performance, this
mission and its tenets
Trustee McInerney inquired if a benchmark could be formed that would enable the Village to
measure the benefits of any of the Mission Statement. Trustee Kenny concurred with this idea
and suggested incorporating a phrase to continually evaluate programs and services on an
objective basis.
Village Manager Veitch suggested the Village could benchmark its services and programs
through the annual Citizen Survey and the levels of satisfaction targeted. The targets are usually
85% in which 80% is deemed excellent. Our Police Department has achieved the Commission
on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) police accreditation that
evaluates our methods and standard operating procedures against best practices that have been
selected by the Accreditation Commission. Our Fire Department and Public Works Department
are investigating accreditation programs for their individual departments in which they would go
through these processes. Staff is considering the cost effectiveness of these accreditation
processes and if services would improve for our citizens.
Trustee Savino commented that the Workshop document this evening is a benchmark of liow
successful the Village is in accomplishing these objectives. Village Manager Veitch indicated
staff will review this document to incorporate more clearly the Village's objective
measurements.
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3. DISCUSSION OF POTENTIAL 2000 VILLAGE BOARD OBJECTIVES:
A. Department 1: Legislative and General Management (Legislative Support, Legal,
General Management, Purchasing, Information Services, Emergency Services, Hotel/Motel Tax,
Community Events)
Unfunded Mandates -- Once again this year, the legislation that would cause a constitutional
amendment to be brought to the voters did not move. As of this writing though, some expensive
new mandates look as though they could move and more are in the wings for next year. It can be
assumed that this subject will continue to be at the top of the Illinois Municipal League's priority
list, and staff assumes the Board will want to continue to pursue this objective. The Village
commitment involves time and travel to Springfield to assist the Illinois Municipal League and
DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference in pushing the legislation.
Village Manager Veitch explained that the legislators in Springfield passed firefighters pension
legislation that will cost the Village approximately $70,000 480,000 annually. Finance Director
Langlois stated that it will be $500,0004600,000 to the Village's accrued liability. Our
legislators, Senator Walsh and Representative Durkin, voted in favor of this bill. He indicated
that the comparable changes to the police pension law will sure to follow their next session. The
newly passed Gift Ban Act will be addressed at tomorrow's Village Board meeting for passage
of an ordinance that adopts the state act by reference which provides that the State will handle
the administration of it.
Trustee Kenny asked if both of our legislators could attend a Village Board meeting to discuss
these bills with our Board as to why the legislation passed.
Electric Service Reliability -- During 1999 Oak Brook has helped 10 lead the effort, through the
Metropolilan Mayors Caucus, to secure meaningful commitments from Commonwealth Edison
with respect to reliability improvements and enhanced communications with municipalities and
customers. There has been significant investment in the distribution system within Oak Brook
that appears to have reduced outages in some of the chronic problem areas. Staff assumes that
the Board will want the Village to continue to be active in this area, concentrating on
implementing the Caucus' agreements as they pertain to Oak Brook.
Load Aggregation/Joint Purchasing — One of the most far - reaching features of the electric
deregulation legislation is the opportunity that it will afford to aggregate load and purchase
power in a competitive marketplace individually, with other governments or possibly, in
partnership with Oak Brook residents and businesses. Although the opportunity will not be fully
available until 2002, the subject is beginning to be studied by the DuPage Mayors and Managers
Conference, as well as other municipal conferences (participation in this activity being a 1999
Board objective). Again, staff assumes the Board will want the Village to continue to
participate. Manager Veitch, as chair of the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference
Regulatory Issues Committee, will be deeply involved in the subject.
Applications of Information Technology -- The Village's Technology Plan is updated on air
annual basis, in advance of the Five -Year Financial Plan Major systems will be essentially
complete by the end of this year. 1999 objectives include a cost /benefit analysis of implementing
a Geographic Information System for the Village. Another question staff wants to explore with
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the Board is how and to what extent to integrate the Board into the Village's information
technology. E -mail links (some real, some not) already exist on the web site. Other
opportunities include data communication between the Village network and Trustees for such
things as meeting agendas, schedules, meeting materials and other communications. To what
extent and in what ways does the Board want to pursue these opportunities?
Village Clerk Gonnella explained the feasibility of laptop usage for Board members for their
meetings and incorporating their agenda packets electronically. Purchasing Director Kapff
stated that document management would be the process used to prepare Board packets
electronically by scanning equipment. At the June 22, 1999 Village Board meeting, the
Purchasing Department will present a recommendation for an imaging system. Other
technologies are listed in the Technology Plan, for future opportunities but have not been priced.
Large municipalities and counties have already implemented such systems. The first step would
be the Village Board's indication to investigate the hardware and software costs, personnel to
scan documents and any additional network equipment.
Trustee Kenny suggested staff investigate this system. Village Manager Veitch stated staff could
investigate other municipalities that implemented electronic document systems. President Bushy
also asked staff to investigate if other municipalities use the e-mail system to confer with their
Boards.
Emergency Preparedness Exercises — The Emergency Management Team has concentrated on
Y2K preparedness this year, naturally. The team sees several needs and opportunities for
planning exercises (choices exist as to the level of each simulation) in the areas of terrorism,
school violence and large places of public assembly. Such exercises are not necessarily costly in
a financial sense, but they do represent substantial time commitments.
Village President Bushy acknowledged that our Emergency Management Team meets twice a
month for Y2K. Exercises have been planned for handling terrorism, school violence and large
places of public assembly once Y2K is finished. She clearly stated that it is the Village Board's
obligation to ensure the safety of the entire Village and our citizens. The Village would like to
have a large disaster drill with Christ Church as one of the drills of a large place of public
assembly. It is her hope that the Board concurs that the Village be proactive in disaster drills so
that our personnel are properly trained. McDonald's Corporation has also requested an on -site
disaster drill with the Village. The hotels and shopping center are other areas of the Village that
should be considered for emergency disaster training.
Trustee Savino asked if the Village anticipates any type of emergency during the Y2K situation.
Village Manager Veitch explained that interruptions could possibly occur with utilities, and staff
is preparing for that possibility. Personnel will be employed with communication network
equipment, and our Police Department will have three twelve -hour shifts during that time period.
Our Fire Department will also have additional personnel on duty, with the Emergency
Management Team manning the EOC.
Chicago Metropolis 2020 — Monitoring and participating in discussions pertaining to the
Commercial Club's initiative will involve a significant amount of time on the part of the Village
President, Village Manager and possibly other members of the staff. Clearly, this is a mission
critical subject that rises to the level of a Village Board Objective.
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President Bushy remarked that Crain's Chicago Business magazine has given the Man of the
Year Award to the Chicago Metropolis 2020 Project. This Project promotes regional
government and sharing of our sales tax revenue with other municipalities. The Village is
concerned that legislation for this project will be presented in Springfield in "shell bill form" that
enables easier passage by the legislators. She asked the Board members if they would concur in
her meeting with Jack Greenberg, Chairman, McDonald's Corporation, to discuss this project
with him, as it is reported that he is in favor of this proposal. She noted that our total sales tax
revenue as proposed by the 2020 Project would be less than what it costs to operate our two
public safety departments.
Trustee Savino asked if President Bushy would speak with Andrew McKenna, Schwartz Paper,
regarding this proposal also, since they have an office in Oak Brook and he supports this project.
Trustee McInerney suggested that the Village work jointly with DuPage Mayors and Managers
Conference for a uniform position on this project.
Other Legislative and General Management subjects:
Trustee McInerney inquired if staff could review some potential ordinance issues regarding
nuisances, such as, leashed dogs, animal droppings, noise and farm animals. Village Manager
Veitch will forward a compilation of ordinances relating to these subjects. Certain subdivision
covenants have these subjects covered.
B. Department 2: Financial Services (Administration, Accounting and Reporting, Debt
Service and Pensions)
Internet Taxation — One of the principal threats
commerce. Staff has not been successful to date
income stream. What role does the Board want the
this issue is concerned?
o Oak Brook's financial way of life is e-
on quantifying its impact on the Village's
Village to play on the national stage where
National League of Cities in Washington, D.C. will be addressing this issue at their conference,
and President Bushy will report to the Board on this issue. President Bushy plans on meeting
with Congress Representatives Hyde and Biggert to discuss this issue.
GASB Rules — In 1997, the Governmental Accounting Standards Board issued an "exposure
draft" regarding the basic financial statements of state and local government that would
radically change the way the Village's statements are presented. Staff thought then and
continues to think that these changes will not benefit the users of our financial statements. In
spite of widespread opposition from governmental units and associations, issuance of new
financial reporting standards is expected next month. The Village will need to come into
compliance. The process will be neither easy nor cheap, and will occupy a substantial part of
the Finance Department's time to prepare.
Village Manager Veitch explained that these changes will cause our financial statements to be
more difficult to understand and more costly to the Village to be compliant with the new
accounting procedures. A great deal of time will be required by staff to be in compliance with
these new standards.
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Capital Project Financing — The successful backdoor referendum petition means that in order to
sell General Obligation Alternate Bonds a referendum in March 2000 will be needed. An
objective to revisit and determine whether or not to proceed with the referendum and bond issue
would therefore be in order. The Board might also want to direct staff to research the feasibility
of bank installment contract financing of one of the major projects (this is already planned for
the golf course irrigation system). The same cash preservation goal is served by that
mechanism, but the general obligation pledge is not a factor and the interest spread would be
correspondingly narrower.
It was suggested that staff investigate alternate methods of financing capital projects that would
not require resident involvement or a referendum requirement. Trustee Butler recommended that
the Village initiate more publicity on the Village Board's position on why alternate financing is
suggested.
Local Option Sales Tax — Senate Bill 523 has passed both houses of the legislature and awaits
the Governor's signature, which is anticipated. How, if at all, does the Board want to respond to
this new opportunity? It has the potential to help solve long term financial issues (e.g.,
strengthen the General Corporate Fund and help eliminate the utility tax), but also has the
potential to raise concerns in the business community, as was observed during the public
information meetings held in connection with the alternate bonds petition period.
President Bushy recommended that a Committee -of -the -Whole meeting be held to discuss the
Local Option Sales Tax. If it passes, would the Village adopt it and who would be charged a
1/2% sales tax. This tax is for non - homerule communities by referendum approval. The Village
could discontinue the utility tax and implement this tax.
C. Department 3: Public Works (Administration, Buildings and Grounds, Streets, Garage,
Water, Equipment Replacement)
Municipal Building Project — Assuming that the concept design phase is concluded and the
design development phase proceeds this year, 2000 should see conclusion of the design
development, construction documents and bidding phases and the start of construction. Scope,
costs and phasing are key issues that will need to be resolved over the coming months.
Right -of -way Appearance Issues — This subject picks tip from the current objective regarding
major streets and potentially encompasses a variety of issues including tree planting; shrub and
flower planting; lighting and irrigation of median areas; painting and maintenance of street
lights, traffic signals, street markers and guardrails; sweeping schedules, shoulder
maintenance, etc. In all of these areas Oak Brook's current levels of service are equal to or
above the norm, but higher levels of service are possible at a cost. Staff will be able to estimate
the incremental cost of increasing service levels given a sense of the Board's vision for the
appearance of public right -of -way.
Trustee Savino suggested consideration of up- lighting trees on York Road and 22nd Street with
installation of flowers. President Bushy remarked that the State of Illinois has a wonderful
wildflower program and with the resurfacing of Route 83, the banks along the roadway could
have plantings of trees and wildflowers. Village Manager Veitch noted that Village Engineer
Durfey has asked the Illinois Department of Transportation to consider painting the guardrails
brown this summer. President Bushy suggested speaking with Chuck Fleming, Manager of the
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Oakbrook Center, to improve the outer perimeter landscape of the shopping center. She will
highlight certain businesses in Oak Brook of their landscape efforts in our Village newsletter.
Other Public Works subjects:
President Bushy inquired if the Board members wished to continue the leaf pickup program.
Village Manager Veitch explained that in the near future the Village will have a disposal
problem for the leaves. Staff will monitor this program.
D. Department 4: Engineering and Capital Projects (Engineering, Capital Projects -
Corporate Fund, Capital Projects -MFT Fund, Capital Projects -Water Fund, Capital Projects -
Infrastructure Fund)
Timber Trails Area Drainage Study — In 1999, staff is undertaking a comprehensive drainage
study of the Timber Trails area. Based on the results of the study, staff anticipates planning one
or more projects of some size to address numerous drainage issues in the area, both separately
and in connection with roadwork planned in 2001.
Village Manager Veitch stated the Village is investing in major drainage improvements in the
Timber Trails subdivision. A study of the entire neighborhood is being done this year and
incorporation of those results will be in the 2001 Roadway Improvement Program.
Harger and York Road Geontetrics — Sight distance and roadway geometric concerns have been
identified on York Road in the vicinity of Harger Road and on Harger Road near Steeplechase.
With Village assumption of ownership of York in 1999, it is appropriate to begin addressing the
concerns there with an engineering study and, dependent on the results, possible construction in
2000. Harger Road is scheduled for resurfacing in 2000. Sight distance improvements at
critical spots might be possible without undue additional cost.
E. Department 5: Library (Administration, Technical Services, Reference and User Services,
Youth Services)
New Library — Construction of the Library is anticipated to begin in the Fall of 1999 and be
completed in 2000. Clearly, completing the project on schedule and within budget final budget
to be determined based on the bids) and accomplishing the move and start -up successfully are
important objectives for next year. There are several supporting components that will likely
become program objectives (though not necessarily Board objectives) in the 2000 budget.
Village Manager Veitch explained that staff is recommending, at the Village Board meeting of
June 8, 1999, negotiating a contract with Harbour Contractors, Inc. to function as agency
construction manager for the Library and Municipal Building Projects. One of the first
assignments for Harbour, if the Board approves the agreement, is to confer with Architect Carow
on changes that would not affect the functionality of the Library but reduce the cost of
construction.
F. Department 6: Police (Administration, Field Services, and Support Services)
Neighborhood Liaison Program — This program has been expanded, but still is relatively new
and its results generally unknown. It might be appropriate to carry it as a Board Objective for
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at least one more year in order to give it the attendant emphasis and until its results can be
evaluated.
DUI and Traffic Enforcement — As has often been repeated, the proper goal of traffic
enforcement is public safety, not tickets and revenue. However, given the volume of traffic
traversing the Village, staff continues to believe that our traffic enforcement results, although
improving, could be better in terms of injury accidents and moving violations, particularly DUI
arrests. Accidents were up again in 1998, and although the first quarter 1999 number is down,
staff is not declaring victory. Hazardous moving violations were up in 1998, which staff sees as
a positive sign. DUI arrests increased from 70 to 87, another positive sign. However, staff
continues to believe in objectives to maintain, if not increase, patrol time devoted to traffic
enforcement and to reduce the number of injury accidents.
Automatic External Defibrillators (AED's) for Police Squads — A "cutting edge" step being
taken by some of the Village's neighbors is equipping police squads with defibrillators. Costs
are not insignificant ($S, 000 +/- per unit plus training) and results are not yet well documented.
Downers Grove, for example, reports only a handful of incidents where the equipment has been
used in the two years their program has been -in effect, with no confirmed saves thus far. Still, it
is an opportunity to enhance service if the Board thinks it is worthwhile. A feasibility analysis
and/or pilot program are possibilities, as is waiting for more conclusive results from the
communities where the program is in place before evaluating further.
Fire Chief Jarvis explained the use of automatic external defibrillators (AED's) is to enhance a
cardiac patient's survivability in our community. CPR usage, early defibrillation before the
ambulance arrives and advanced life support provided by the ambulance enhances survivability
rates of patients. Our police officers will need training for this program. Police Chief Pisarek
stated it would need to be determined if all the squad cars should be installed with this
equipment. He suggested an introductory study of the cost per vehicle and having a few vehicles
installed with the equipment. The Board recommended staff to explore this further.
G. Department 7: Fire (Administration, Operations, EMS, and Fire Prevention Education)
Public Education Programs on Home Air Quality and CO Detection — The Fire Department
and various homeowners associations have expressed interest in a program to increase
awareness of the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning and prevention methodologies. This
is potentially an even more serious concern in Oak Brook in view of the size of some residential
structures, complex heating systems, swimming pool heaters, etc.
Village Manager Veitch remarked that both of these subjects were discussed at the Homeowners
Presidents meetings for more public education on home air quality and carbon monoxide
detection.
Review EMS Hospital Transport Protocols — The protocols for hospital transport are a frequent
topic for questions from citizens and patients. Staff thinks some review is in order (whether or
not any changes result) and definitely think the Village could do a better job of informing the
community before the fact. Meetings with hospital officials regarding hospital transport
designations will be the first step.
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More public information needs to be dispensed from the Village on the reasons our ambulance
service goes only to specific hospitals. Consider, if possible, the hospitals being more flexible to
patients. President Bushy suggested a feature article on this topic in the Village newsletter.
H. Department 8: Sports Core (Bath and Tennis Club, Food & Beverage, Golf Club, Capital
Projects)
Golf Course Improvements -- The golf clubhouse project will be completed very soon and the
new irrigation system early in 2000. The conversion of fairways to bent grass from bluegrass
will continue until complete. These steps are the core of the program to keep Oak Brook Golf
Club competitive in the public golf marketplace and to strengthen the financial foundation of the
Sports Core. Cart path paving and tree planting are annual programs related to this goal that
can be expected to continue.
Bath and Tennis Club Clubhouse Expansion -- This project, currently scheduled for 2000-
2001, is intended to allow the Bath and Tennis Club to accommodate more and larger banquet
events and, possibly, to consolidate administrative functions, leaving the existing Sports Core
building to function as Bath and Tennis Club storage and a warming /refreshment facility for ice
skating and events on Field 3. A space needs analysis and preliminary cost estimates place the
cost of the project substantially above the village's current Five -Year Financial Plan estimates.
Refinement of the project is clearly in order, as is evaluation of the anticipated private proposal
for indoor soccer on the Sports Core. These projects could become related physically and
financially and the major funding (compensation for 31st Street right -of -way) remains in limbo.
Discussion and definition of where the Village wants to be by the end of 2000 would be in order.
Cooperative Aquatics Program with Park District — Although apparently delayed for a year,
staff still wants to pursue development of a 12 -month program. Staff continues to think that the
year -round staff should be Park District employees shared with the Village during the outdoor
season. Much of the rest of the discussion concerns structuring of membership options. Staff
assumes the Board will want to continue this objective.
Trustee Savino suggested that the Village needs to have some form of commitment from the
Park District that they are interested in a twelve -month program. Trustee Kenny noted the Park
District is a tax levying entity when the Village does not levy a tax and coordinating the costs of
a program may be difficult. He suggested that the Village develop improved relations with them.
Trustee McInerney will attempt this as the Liaison Trustee to the Park District.
Bath and Tennis Club Manager Sartore recommended that the Park District Commissioners or
staff attend one of the Club's swim meets to witness what occurs during such a large event.
Residents are expecting to continue the swim team program year round between both facilities.
Forest Maintenance — Forest preserves and park districts across the area are wrestling with the
problem of non- native plant species (principally buckthorn) which degrade the quality of our
forests. The Sports Core is not immune to these problems but has not ever addressed them, to
staff's knowledge. A first step might be investigating how the Village might tag along with the
Forest Preserve District's efforts in this regard.
Village Manager Veitch suggested staff will investigate how the Forest Preserve District is
resolving the problem of non - native plant species and if the Village could share in that process, if
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beneficial. Golf Club Manager VanDyke stated Sean Creed, Golf Course Superintendent, will
need to research this with DuPage County and the Forest Preserve to understand the exact
problem and how evasive it is in the area. Presently, there isn't any located on the golf course
but located on Polo Road.
Other Sports Core subjects:
Trustee Savino asked staff to explore outsourcing all or some of our catering at the Bath and
Tennis Club, as this could eliminate fixed costs. Could we have a combination of our own food
service and outsourcing some of it? President Bushy recommended that this should be answered
sooner than through this process of the Year 2000 objectives. The Village researched this
subject previously, and staff could assemble this information for the Board members for an
updated discussion. Village Manager Veitch suggested contract personnel could be used without
any changes with our in -house personnel.
Trustee Butler remarked that there are corporate entities in Oak Brook that are interested in some
of our community events and wish to underwrite some of these events. If the Village Board is
interested, should guidelines be established in soliciting that type of financial support? Golf
Club Manager VanDyke asked that the golf course be included in this also. If a policy is
incorporated, to include the entire Sports Core facility. It has been the golf course policy to not
have any advertising because they could have free score cards, tees, pencils, score boards, etc.
Who would be chosen from Oak Brook to advertise?
I. Department 9: Community Development (Planning/Zoning, Code Enforcement)
Establish Community Development Department -- Completing the separation of the
Department from Fire will be a significant effort involving staff planning, review and revision of
administrative procedures and processes, and other issues. Establishment of a Board objective
would provide additional mandate and legitimacy that would be helpful to the staff members
involved.
Property Maintenance Code Enforcement Process — Staff anticipates recommending adoption
of either the International Property Maintenance Code this year. Enforcement of this code will
be a new type of process for Oak Brook. Again, status as a Board objective would be helpful.
Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance Update — Once the results of the supplemental
office density and traffic analyses are in hand, staff will be able to start putting together the Plan
and Ordinance amendments suggested by them. It will be wise to defer updating some chapters
of the Plan until the 2000 census is completed. Thus, staff sees the Plan update process
involving phases over the next few years, with the key Lohan- related amendments coming first.
Staff assumes this subject will continue to be a Village Board objective.
General Development Ordinances Review — Staff also wants to gauge the level of interest on the
Board in embarking on an article by article general review of the Zoning Ordinance and
Subdivision Regulations. This has been identified as a desirable sequel to updating the more
seriously out -of -date chapters of the Code of Ordinances, which should be completed this year.
President Bushy suggested promoting this to staff.
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4. ADJOURNMENT:
Motion by Trustee McInerney, seconded by Trustee Butler, to adjourn the Committee-of-the-
Whole meeting at 10:43 p.m. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
ATTEST:
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Linda K. onnella, CMC /AAE
Village Clerk
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