Minutes - 04/26/2016 - Board of Trustees
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REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 26, 2016
MINUTES OF THE APRIL 26, 2016
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK
BROOK APPROVED AS WRITTEN ON
MAY 10, 2016
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Regular Meeting of the Village Board of Trustees was called to order by President
Gopal Lalmalani in the Samuel E. Dean Board Room of the Butler Government Center at
7:02 pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
2. ROLL CALL
Village Clerk Charlotte Pruss called the roll with the following persons
PRESENT: President Gopal Lalmalani, Trustees Donald Adler, John Baar, Michael
Manzo, Mark Moy, Asif Yusuf
ABSENT: Trustee Edward Tiesenga
IN ATTENDANCE: Village Manager Rick Ginex; Assistant Village Manager/Finance
Director Sharon Dangles, Village Attorney Stewart Diamond; Development Services
Director Bob Kallien; Information Technology Director Jim Fox; Police Chief Jim Kruger;
Fire Chief Barry Liss; Public Works Director Doug Patchin, Golf Club Manager Sean
Creed, Library Director Sue Madorin
3. PRESIDENT’S OPENING COMMENTS
President Lalmalani mentioned the recent passing of long-time resident, Joan Mullins.
President Lalmalani announced that an agreement has been entered into with Pineoak
Partners to host the 2016 Polo Season. He thanked Trustees Adler and Baar, as well as
Village Manager Ginex and Golf Club Manager Sean Creed.
President Lalmalani remarked about Passover and the grand opening of Sugarfina at
Oakbrook Center. He wished a happy wedding anniversary to Trustee Moy and Trustee
Moy thanked his wife.
4. RESIDENT/VISITOR COMMENTS
Resident-Richard Allison spoke about the Christ Church expansion and the process.
Trustee Manzo commented on Mr. Allison’s remarks.
Resident-Mike Macken also talked about the notice process of the Christ Church
expansion and the reason for hiring an attorney.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Regular Executive Meeting Minutes of February 9, 2016
Motion by Trustee Yusuf, seconded by Trustee Manzo, to approve the Minutes of the
Regular Executive Meeting of February 9, 2016. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
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B. Regular Board of Trustees Meeting of April 12, 2016
Motion by Trustee Yusuf, seconded by Trustee Manzo, to approve the Minutes of the
Regular Meeting of April 12, 2016. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
6.
CONSENT AGENDA
All items on the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine in nature and will be enacted
in one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Board member
so requests, in which event, the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and
considered as the first item after approval of the Consent Agenda.
A. Accounts Payable for Period Ending April 21, 2016 - $754,402.08
Significant Items included in Above:
1) Rathje Woodward, LLC - Legal Services - March, 2016 - $3,333.33 (FY16 – YTD
- $13,299.99)
2) Rathje Woodward, LLC – Non-Retainer Legal Services – November, 2015 -
$3,300.00
TOTAL LEGAL BUDGET FOR 2016 IS $449,000 - TOTAL LEGAL BILLS
PAID FOR 2016- YTD - $52,627.43
3) Christopher B. Burke – 2016 Street Improvement Project – Payout #6 - $30,038.79
4) DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau –– 2016 1st Quarter Hotel Tax Receipts –
25% of 1% - $18,671.24
5) IRMA Deductible – March 31, 2016 - $26,463.48
6) Du-Comm – Quarterly Shares – May 1, 2016 – July 31, 2016 - $40,336.50
7) Pool Guards, Inc. – Contract Payment #1 - $39,534.00
8) DuPage Water Commission - $343,360.60
9) Paramedic Services of Illinois, Inc. – Contract Paramedics - April 30, 2016 -
$43,009.00
B. Approval of Payroll for Pay Period Ending April 9, 2016 - $725,255.70
C. Community Development Referrals
1) Oakbrook Shopping Center, LLC – Text Amendment – B2 District
D. Ordinances & Resolutions
1) RESOLUTION 2016-BD-CL-MIN-R-1556, A Resolution in Relation to the
Semi-Annual Review of Closed Meeting Minutes
2) RESOLUTION 2016-ENG-ST-PRJT-R-1557, A Resolution Approving and
Authorizing a Professional Services Agreement by and Between the Village of
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Oak Brook and Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd for Design Services
Related to the 2017 York Road Surface Transportation Program Project
3) ORDINANCE 2016-PP-S-1458 An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale through
Electronic Auction or Broker, Donation or Disposal of Certain Items of Personal
Property Owned By the Village of Oak Brook (Police Vehicle)
E. Village of Oak Brook – Monthly Financial Report – March 2016
Motion by Trustee Baar, seconded by Trustee Adler, to approve the Consent Agenda
with the exception of Items 6.D.1 and 6.D.2., and authorize expenditures as presented.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 5 – Trustees Adler, Baar, Manzo, Moy, Yusuf
Nays: 0 – None
Abstain: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Trustee Tiesenga
Motion carried.
7. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
6.D.1) RESOLUTION 2016-BD-CL-MIN-R-1556, A Resolution in Relation to the
Semi-Annual Review of Closed Meeting Minutes
Motion by Trustee Adler, seconded by Trustee Manzo, to approve this Resolution.
Trustee Adler inquired regarding whether Minutes can be destroyed. Village Attorney
Diamond addressed this question and discussed the statutory requirements regarding
verbatim recordings and stated that written minutes have to be retained forever.
VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
6.D.2) RESOLUTION 2016-ENG-ST-PRJT-R-1557, A Resolution Approving and
Authorizing a Professional Services Agreement by and Between the Village of
Oak Brook and Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd for Design Services
Related to the 2017 York Road Surface Transportation Program Project
Motion by Trustee Manzo, seconded by Trustee Baar, to approve this Resolution.
Trustee Manzo inquired regarding using an approved list of vendors for these types of
projects. Public Works Director Patchin discussed that they will be doing a Request for
Qualifications to create an approved list for upcoming projects.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 5 – Trustees Adler, Baar, Manzo, Moy, Yusuf
Nays: 0 – None
Abstain: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Trustee Tiesenga
Motion carried.
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8. BOARD & COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
A. Bilshausen - 2525 35th Street - Map Amendment
Motion by Trustee Moy, seconded by Trustee Baar, that the Village Board concur
with the recommendation from the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Plan
Commission approving the proposed map amendment from R-2 to R-4 for the
property at 2525 35th Street subject to the following condition:
1. Adoption of an ordinance necessary to grant the requested map amendment
which ordinance the Village Attorney shall by this motion be directed to
prepare for consideration at the May 10, 2016 Board of Trustees meeting.
Development Services Kallien explained this requested zoning change and the process
involved.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 5 – Trustees Adler, Baar, Manzo, Moy, Yusuf
Nays: 0 – None
Abstain: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Trustee Tiesenga
Motion carried.
B. Bilshausen Estates - 2525 35th Street – Final Plat – Two Lot Final Plat of Subdivision
Motion by Trustee Manzo, seconded by Trustee Baar, that the Village Board concur
with the recommendation from the Plan Commission approving the proposed two-lot
Final Plat of Subdivision for the property at 2525 35th Street subject to the following
conditions:
1. The requested subdivision is subject to the approval of a separate request for a
map amendment from R-2 to R-4,
2. Final engineering approval, and
3. Adoption of a resolution necessary to grant the requested Final Plat which
resolution the Village Attorney shall by this motion be directed to prepare
for consideration at the May 10, 2016 Board of Trustees meeting.
Development Services Kallien explained that this was second part of the above zoning
change and the process involved.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 5 – Trustees Adler, Baar, Manzo, Moy, Yusuf
Nays: 0 – None
Abstain: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Trustee Tiesenga
Motion carried.
9. ACTIVE BUSINESS
A. 31st Street Improvement Project – Jorie Boulevard to Regent Drive Presentation by
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DuPage County Division of Transportation
Public Works Director Patchin stated that Dan Nowak of the DuPage County Division of
Transportation (DuDOT) and Dave Shannon of H.W. Lochner will give a brief
presentation on their proposed improvements along 31st Street from Jorie Boulevard to
Regent Drive. Public Works Director Patchin added that Paul Krueger and Bob Greene
from DuDOT will also be available to answer questions.
Mr. Nowak spoke briefly and Mr. Shannon provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding
this transportation project. Comments were made and questions were addressed by Mr.
Nowak and Mr. Shannon.
B. Ordinances & Resolutions
1) RESOLUTION 2016-GL-MA-R-1559, A Resolution in Support of the Independent
Map Amendment in Relation to State Legislative Districts
Motion by Trustee Manzo, seconded by Trustee Adler, to approve Resolution R-
1559, A Resolution Supporting the Petition Campaign to Place the Independent Map
Amendment Before Illinois Voters in November 2016.
Trustee Manzo explained the changes in the re-districting process if this Amendment
passes in November. Comments were made.
VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
2) ORDINANCE 2016-PD-PERMIT-G-1075, An Ordinance Amending Title 4 of the
Village Code of the Village of Oak Brook to Establish Special Event and Block
Party Regulations
Motion by Trustee Baar, seconded by Trustee Manzo, that the Village Board approve
Ordinance 2016-PD-PERMIT-G-1075, an ordinance amending Title 4 of the Village
Code adding Chapter 12 establishing Special Event regulations.
Trustee Baar explained that this ordinance establishes a process for regulating special
events in the Village. Police Chief Jim Kruger discussed this Village Code change and
Police Commander Jeff Weber provided a PowerPoint presentation which defined the
purpose of this ordinance. Police Sergeant Ben Kadolph explained the application process.
Questions were asked and addressed by Police Chief Kruger. Comments were made.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 5 – Trustees Adler, Baar, Manzo, Moy, Yusuf
Nays: 0 – None
Abstain: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Trustee Tiesenga
Motion carried.
10. INFORMATION & UPDATES
A. Village Manager
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Village Manager Ginex remarked on discussions at a recent DuPage Convention and
Visitors Bureau meeting. He related his discussion with Mark Pruitt regarding electric
aggregation and stated that Mr. Pruitt would be at the next meeting to provide an update.
B. Village Clerk
Village Clerk Pruss congratulated Deputy Clerk Vonachen on obtaining a certification.
C. Trustees
Trustee Yusuf reiterated that any resident has a right to speak at any open meeting, and
expressed condolences to the Mullins family. He also wished everyone a Happy Passover.
Trustee Adler remarked on recent sports’ events.
Trustee Moy again thanked his wife.
Trustee Baar thanked the Friends of the Library for a great book sale and recognized
Tammy Perri on the special tasting event. He mentioned Passover and Orthodox Easter.
Trustee Manzo mentioned the passing of Joan Mullins and a Mr. Nardella. He applauded
the Police Department for their work on the special events ordinance. He urged residents
to become involved in the zoning ordinance.
D. Village Attorney
Village Attorney Diamond remarked on the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners
meeting he attended.
E. Village President
Information Technology Director Fox shared that a resident was helped with the
document imaging and GIS systems software.
Police Chief Kruger thanked the Board for their comments and his staff and other
department heads.
Golf Club Manager Creed remarked about status of the sports core facilities.
Library Director Madorin thanked the volunteers and supporters of the book sale. She
mentioned the Evergreen Concert on May 1st.
Assistant Village Manager/Finance Director Dangles provided a brief first quarter
financial update.
Fire Chief Liss talked about EMS services on the tollway for which the Village is not
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ATTEST:
/s/Charlotte K. Pruss
Charlotte K. Pruss
Village Clerk
receiving reimbursement from the Illinois Toll Authority, and that his department has
developed a hybrid EMS services billing system to now bill those tollway patients. He
mentioned that the new ambulance is in service. He addressed questions from the Board
about EMS service billing.
Development Services Kallien discussed the planning and zoning matters and that
residents may participate in the due process. Comments were made in relation to this.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Trustee Moy, seconded by Trustee Manzo, to adjourn the Regular
Meeting of the Board of Trustees at 8:49 p.m. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.