Minutes - 12/13/2016 - Board of Trustees (2)
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REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 13, 2016
MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 13, 2016
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK
BROOK APPROVED AS WRITTEN ON
JANUARY 10, 2017
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
7:03 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, Edward Tiesenga, Asif Yusuf
ABSENT: None
IN ATTENDANCE: Village Manager Rick Ginex, Finance Director Jason Paprocki,
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, Bath & Tennis Club Manager Chris Thompson
3. PUBLIC HEARING – PROPOSED 2017 BUDGET
The Village President and Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing on the proposed
budget for the Village of Oak Brook for the twelve-month calendar year commencing
January 1, 2017 and ending December 31, 2017. The Village welcomes your comments at
the December 13, 2016 meeting on the Proposed 2017 Municipal Budget.
Finance Director Paprocki provided a 2017 Budget PowerPoint presentation.
4. CLOSE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Motion by Trustee Baar, seconded by Trustee Moy, to officially close the Public
Hearing. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
5. PRESIDENT’S OPENING COMMENTS
President Lalmalani announced that there will be no second Board meeting in December
and that the next Board meeting will be January 10, 2017. He wished everyone a Happy
Hanukkah, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
President Lalmalani presented the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
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award to the Village to Finance Director Paprocki.
President Lalmalani updated those present on the status of the red light camera issue.
He remarked about the December 3rd meeting with the Homeowners Association
Presidents, in particular the red light camera discussion and the Chamber’s response.
Police Chief Kruger provided a PowerPoint analysis relating to crash data in regarding red
light cameras. He discussed the safety concerns with red light cameras and alternatives to
the cameras. Comments were made and questions were addressed by Chief Kruger.
6. RESIDENT/VISITOR COMMENTS
Resident Mario Vescovi made remarks about the red light camera issue and shutting off
water in the area.
7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Special Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes of November 15, 2016
Motion by Trustee Tiesenga, seconded by Trustee Manzo, to approve the Minutes of
the Special Meeting of November 15, 2016. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
B. Regular Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes of November 22, 2016
Motion by Trustee Baar, seconded by Trustee Manzo, to approve the Minutes of the
Regular Meeting of November 22, 2016. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
8.
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 December 8, 2016 - $558,415.07
Significant Items included in Above:
1) Ancel, Glink, Diamond, Bush, DiCianni & Krafthefer, P.C., - Legal Services –
October/November 2016 - $16,787.50 (FY16 – YTD - $94,850.01)
2) Rathje Woodward, LLC - Legal Services – November 2016 - $3,333.33
(FY16 – YTD - $39,966.63)
3) Clark, Baird, Smith, LLP – Legal Services – November 2016 - $582.50
(FY16 – YTD - $15,992.00)
TOTAL LEGAL BUDGET FOR 2016 IS $449,000 - TOTAL LEGAL BILLS
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PAID FOR 2016- YTD - $179,292.88
4) J. Congdon Sewer Service Inc. – Payout #1, #2, #3, and #4 – Retention -
$24,793.98
5) Twin Supplies, LTD – Lighting for Oak Brook Library - $39,470.00
6) Health Care Services HMO Illinois – Premiums - December 2016 - $26,082.55
7) Intergovernmental Risk Management Agency – October & November Deductibles
- $45,313.65
8) A. Lamp Contractors, Inc. – Fuel Island Station Concrete Replacement -
$31,710.00
9) Paramedic Services of Illinois – Contract Paramedic Services – December 2016 -
$43,970.92
B. Approval of Payroll for Pay Period Ending:
1) November 19, 2016 - $720,794.75
2) December 3, 2016 - $725,769.27
C. Community Development Referrals
1) 1225 22nd Street – Special Use – Outdoor Dining
2) 1225 22nd Street – Variations – Signage
D. Ordinances & Resolutions
1) ORDINANCE 2016- LC-AL-G-1093, An Ordinance Amending Title 4, Chapter 1,
Section 8A of the Village Code of the Village of Oak Brook, Illinois by Increasing
by One to Thirty the Number of Authorized Class A-1 Liquor License (Porkchop
BBQ)
2) ORDINANCE 2016- LC-AL-G-1094, An Ordinance Amending Title 4, Chapter 1,
Section 8A of the Village Code of the Village of Oak Brook, Illinois by Increasing
by One to One the Number of Authorized Class L Liquor License (Oakbrook
Center)
3) ORDINANCE 2016-WA-G-1092, An Ordinance Amending Chapter 5 of Title 8
of the Village Code of the Village of Oak Brook, Illinois Relating to Water
Charges
4) ORDINANCE 2016-PP-S-1480, An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale Through
Electronic Auction or Broker, Donation or Disposal of Certain Items of Personal
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Property Owned by the Village of Oak Brook
5) ORDINANCE 2016–ZO-SU-EX-S-1482, An Ordinance Granting a Special Use
for an Outdoor Dining Area Adjacent to a Restaurant for the Property Located at
166 Oakbrook Center in the Village of Oak Brook
6) RESOLUTION 2016-MRKTG-AG-EX-R-1603, A Resolution Approving the
Waiver of Competitive Bidding and Authorizing a Retainer Fee Services
Agreement for Advertising and Marketing Services By and Between the Village of
Oak Brook and Point B Communications
7) RESOLUTION 2015-TASTE-AG-R-1604, A Resolution Approving and
Authorizing an Amendment to the Contract By and Between the Village and
Ravenswood Event Services for the 2017 Taste of Oak Brook
8) RESOLUTION 2016-FD-PG-R-1601, A Resolution Approving the Purchase and
Installation of a Humidification/Dehumidification System at Fire Station 94
E. Scavenger Licenses
F. Year End Bill Payment
Motion by Trustee Baar, seconded by Trustee Manzo, to approve the Consent Agenda
with the exception of Items A.3) and D.6) and authorize expenditures as presented.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 – Trustees Adler, Baar, Manzo, Moy, Tiesenga, Yusuf
Nays: 0 – None
Abstain: 0 – None
Absent: 0 – None
Motion carried.
9. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
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8.A.3) Clark, Baird, Smith, LLP – Legal Services – November 2016 - $582.50
(FY16 – YTD - $15,992.00)
Motion by Trustee Manzo, seconded by Trustee Adler, to approve this significant
agenda item.
Village Manager Ginex addressed questions regarding the Fire Department collective
bargaining legal expenditures.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 – Trustees Adler, Baar, Manzo, Moy, Tiesenga, Yusuf
Nays: 0 – None
Abstain: 0 – None
Absent: 0 – None
Motion carried.
8.D.6) RESOLUTION 2016-MRKTG-AG-EX-R-1603, A Resolution Approving the
Waiver of Competitive Bidding and Authorizing a Retainer Fee Services Agreement
for Advertising and Marketing Services By and Between the Village of Oak Brook
and Point B Communications
Motion by Trustee Manzo, seconded by Trustee Adler, to pass this resolution.
Questions regarding bidding were addressed by Village Manager Ginex.
It was suggested that if Board members have questions regarding agenda items, it might be
more efficient to ask them prior to the meeting, and a reply was given that these questions
are being asked at the meeting for transparency.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 – Trustees Adler, Baar, Manzo, Moy, Tiesenga, Yusuf
Nays: 0 – None
Abstain: 0 – None
Absent: 0 – None
Motion carried.
10. ACTIVE BUSINESS
A. Confirmation of Appointments
1) Village Treasurer
Motion by Trustee Yusuf, seconded by Trustee Tiesenga, to confirm the appointment
of Jason Paprocki as Village Treasurer. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
B. HUB Group Headquarters – Requested Reduction in Building Permit Fees
Motion by Trustee Moy, seconded by Trustee Baar, to discuss and provide direction
to staff on the HUB Group Headquarters’ request for a reduction in fees.
Trustee Moy explained this request for a reduction in permit fees.
Resident Bill Lindeman made comments regarding the agenda item above.
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Doug Beck, counsel for HUB Group, discussed the history of the entity and expansion
plans. Development Services Director Kallien discussed the project and the change in the
fee structure. Opinions were expressed and questions were addressed by Director Kallien
and Mr. Beck.
Motion by Trustee Baar, seconded by Trustee, to not reduce the permit fees.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 5 – Trustees Baar, Manzo, Moy, Tiesenga, Yusuf
Nays: 1 – Trustee Adler
Abstain: 0 – None
Absent: 0 – None
Motion carried.
C. Motion to Select the Deductible for 2016 Risk Management Insurance
Motion by Trustee Moy, seconded by Trustee Manzo, that the Village Board
authorize the Village Manager to select the $25,000 deductible option for the 2017
calendar year with the Intergovernmental Risk Management Agency (IRMA) and use
$200,000 of the available interest income credit to be applied against the 2017
contribution.
Village Manager Ginex commented on the reduction from other years.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 – Trustees Adler, Baar, Manzo, Moy, Tiesenga, Yusuf
Nays: 0 – None
Abstain: 0 – None
Absent: 0 – None
Motion carried.
D. Ordinances & Resolutions
1) Police and Firefighters Pension 2016 Funding - 100%
Motion by Trustee Baar, seconded by Trustee Tiesenga, to approve 100% funding for
the Police and Firefighters Pension Funds.
Trustee Baar and Trustee Tiesenga made brief comments in support of 100% funding.
Trustee Manzo and Trustee Yusuf spoke in opposition to 100% funding.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 3 – Trustees Baar, Moy, Tiesenga
Nays: 4 – Trustees Adler, Manzo, Yusuf, President Lalmalani
Abstain: 0 – None
Absent: 0 – None
Motion failed.
2) Police and Firefighters Pension 2016 Funding - $400,000
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Trustee Yusuf explained the State requirements and additional contributions by the
Village.
Motion by Trustee Yusuf, seconded by Trustee Adler, that the Village Board
approve a one-time additional pension contribution of $400,000 ($99,000 to the Police
Pension Fund and $301,000 to the Fire Pension Fund) to be funded from General
Fund reserves.
Brief discussion ensued.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 5 – Trustees Adler, Baar, Moy, Tiesenga, Yusuf
Nays: 1 – Trustee Manzo
Abstain: 0 – None
Absent: 0 – None
Motion carried.
3) RESOLUTION 2016-FD-V-PG-R-1605, A Resolution Approving the Waiver of
Competitive Bidding and Authorizing the Purchase of a Fire Rescue Engine
Motion by Trustee Baar, seconded by Trustee Moy, that the Village Board pass
Resolution 2016-FD-V-PG-R-1605 “A Resolution Approving The Waiver of
Competitive Bidding and Authorizing The Purchase of a Fire Rescue Engine” to
repeal and replace Resolution 2016-FD-V-LS-R-1596 and purchase the 2016 Pierce
Enforcer Rescue Engine outright.
Trustee Baar affirmed that this was bid through a consortium process. Opinions were
expressed and questions were addressed by Fire Chief Liss and Finance Director Paprocki.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 – Trustees Adler, Baar, Moy, Yusuf
Nays: 2 – Trustees Manzo, Tiesenga
Abstain: 0 – None
Absent: 0 – None
Motion carried.
4) ORDINANCE 2016-BU-AMEND-S-1481, An Ordinance Authorizing an
Amendment to the 2016 Budget (Pierce Enforcer Rescue Engine)
Motion by Trustee Yusuf, seconded by Trustee Adler, that the Village Board approve
Ordinance 2016-BU-AMEND-S-1481 “An Ordinance Authorizing An Amendment To
The 2016 Budget” to decrease account 342-80200 “Transfer Out/In” and increase
account 342-90200 “Equipment Replacement” by $662,600 for the outright purchase
of a 2016 Pierce Enforcer Rescue Engine.
Opinions were expressed.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 5 – Trustees Adler, Baar, Moy, Yusuf, President Lalmalani
Nays: 2 – Trustees Manzo, Tiesenga
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Abstain: 0 – None
Absent: 0 – None
Motion carried.
5) RESOLUTION 2016-FD-EQ-R-1600, A Resolution Approving the Purchase of a
Fire Utility Step Truck from TransChicago Truck Group
Motion by Trustee Baar, seconded by Trustee Yusuf, that the Village Board issue a
Purchase Order to the sole proposer, TransChicago Truck Group, Elmhurst Illinois,
for the purchase of one 2016 Freightliner Utilmaster MT55 Utility Step Truck in the
amount of $99,242.00, and allow an amount not to exceed $60,758.00 for the purchase
of required incidentals through various vendors, including, but not limited to a
complete emergency lighting package, siren, communications, lettering, flooring,
cabinetry, shelving and Knox Box. Additionally, I move that the Village Board
approve Resolution 2016-FD-EQ-R-1600.
Questions were addressed by Fire Chief Liss.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 – Trustees Adler, Baar, Moy, Yusuf
Nays: 2 – Trustees Manzo, Tiesenga
Abstain: 0 – None
Absent: 0 – None
Motion carried.
6) ORDINANCE 2016-BU-EX-S-1479, An Ordinance Adopting the Budget of the
Village of Oak Brook for 2017
Village Attorney Diamond affirmed that the motion may include proposed amendments to
the budget.
Motion by Trustee Manzo, seconded by Trustee Adler, adopting the budget for the
Village of Oak Brook for 2017, removing the Police Facility capital expenditure and
related approximately $2.7 million debt, also eliminating the year-round B&T janitor
position, and eliminating the tuition reimbursement plan from the budget.
Trustee Manzo stated that if those three amendments are made to the budget, he supports
the budget. Village Attorney Diamond explained the process for voting regarding the
budget and that a motion could be made amending the previous motion.
Motion by Trustee Tiesenga, seconded by Trustee Baar, to put the janitorial position
back into the budget.
Village Manager Ginex referred to the collective bargaining agreements in relation to the
tuition reimbursement item.
Trustee Adler expressed opposition to including the B&T janitorial position in the budget,
and spoke about outsourcing the B&T Clubhouse operations. Bath and Tennis Club
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Manager Thompson spoke about B&T operational costs, lack of cleanliness in the facility,
event setup, facility maintenance, the benefits of the janitorial position to handle these
duties and alleviate other costs, and event management. President Lalmalani suggested
hiring two part-time individuals instead of one full-time person. Trustee Manzo spoke in
favor of this suggestion. Bath and Tennis Club Manager Thompson stated that he is not
opposed to this, but spoke about the disadvantages. Trustee Baar and Trustee Yusuf spoke
in favor of the full-time position. Bath and Tennis Club Manager Thompson affirmed that
this position is in the budget for $47,000.
ROLL CALL VOTE: On the amendment to the original motion regarding putting the
janitorial position back in the budget.
Ayes: 3 – Trustees Baar, Moy, Tiesenga
Nays: 4 – Trustees Manzo, Yusuf, Adler, President Lalmalani
Abstain: 0 – None
Absent: 0 – None
Motion failed.
Motion by Trustee Yusuf, seconded by Trustee Baar, to keep the tuition
reimbursement and the janitor position in the budget, but putting the Police
expansion on hold.
Trustee Moy expressed that he is in favor of the original budget.
ROLL CALL VOTE: On the amendment to the amended motion regarding putting
the janitor position and tuition reimbursement back in the budget.
Ayes: 3 – Trustees Yusuf, Baar, Moy
Nays: 4 – Trustees Adler, Manzo, Tiesenga, President Lalmalani
Abstain: 0 – None
Absent: 0 – None
Motion failed.
Trustee Manzo called the question on the original motion adopting the budget with the
removal of the Police Facility capital expenditure, eliminating the full-time janitorial
position, and the tuition reimbursement.
Village Attorney Diamond stated that if Trustee Adler wants to address the other budget
amendments he proposed in an email, he will need to make a motion prior to the vote on
the original motion. Trustee Adler stated that the other proposed amendments in his hand-
out do not involve revenue or expenditure items, but that he wants to set up a to-do list to
follow up on these items.
Motion by Trustee Adler, to add on as amendments to the budget his proposed Items
4 through 13 in his handout. There was no second.
Clarification was discussed on the Police Facility expenditure, including the electrical and
architectural plans.
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ROLL CALL VOTE: On the original motion which removes the Police Facility
capital expenditure, the full-time B&T janitorial position, and tuition reimbursement
from the 2017 budget.
Ayes: 4 – Trustees Adler, Manzo, Tiesenga, President Lalmalani
Nays: 3 – Trustees Baar, Moy, Yusuf
Abstain: 0 – None
Absent: 0 – None
Motion carried.
11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Authorization to Seek Bids or Proposals or Negotiate Contracts:
1) Bath & Tennis Clubhouse – Clubhouse Carpeting
2) Bath & Tennis Clubhouse – Wading Pool Feature
3) Bath & Tennis Clubhouse – Faux Stone/Brick
Village Attorney Diamond affirmed that these three items may be handled with one
motion.
Motion by Trustee Baar, seconded by Trustee Manzo, that the Village Board approve
the request for a proposal to competitively bid a new carpet for the clubhouse, a wading
pool feature, and a remodel of brick or stone wall surface within the Bath & Tennis Club.
VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
12. INFORMATION & UPDATES
A. Village Manager
Village Manager Ginex congratulated Jason Paprocki on being promoted to Finance
Director and the great job on the budget. He also remarked that Library Director Sue
Madorin will be retiring January 14th after 23 years of dedicated service to the Village. He
thanked her and wished her well.
B. Village Clerk
Village Clerk Pruss informed everyone that the Village Clerk’s office is accepting
Petition folders.
C. Trustees
Trustee Tiesenga remarked about the International Churchill Society event. He also
mentioned the deaths of Jim Dellagati, of McDonald’s, and Fidel Castro, who banned the
celebration of Christmas in Cuba, as well as others who have banned the holiday.
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Trustee Manzo wished everyone a Merry Christmas and mentioned that Sue Madorin
would be sorely missed. He then discussed the red light camera issue and the Safe Speed
Study. He also mentioned that a lawsuit had been filed by Westmont residents regarding
the developer putting the massive apartment complex on the border of Oak Brook.
Trustee Baar thanked Chief Kruger for the excellent presentation on the red light issue
and thanked Trustee Tiesenga also. Trustee Baar congratulated Sue Madorin on her
retirement.
Trustee Moy thanked Chief Kruger for the clarification on the red light issue. He
remarked that the Library would be missing an outstanding librarian. He then related a
Churchill story. He offered get well wishes to Champ Davis.
Trustee Adler wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Trustee Yusuf echoed those sentiments. He also complimented Chief Kruger on the red
light presentation. He wished Sue Madorin well. He remarked on the budget discussion.
D. Village Attorney
Village Attorney Diamond remarked that Christmas is actively celebrated in Vietnam.
E. Village President
Information Technology Director Fox wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy
New Year.
Police Chief Kruger thanked the Board for their comments about his presentation and for
the opportunity to continue to lead one of the best police departments in Illinois.
Public Works Director Patchin wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
and commented that Sue Madorin would be missed.
Golf Club Manager Creed mentioned the golf course for Christmas presents.
Library Director Madorin expressed her appreciation for all the support and wished
everyone a happy and healthy holiday season.
Finance Director Paprocki wished everyone happy holidays and thanked the Board for the
opportunity to serve as the Village’s Finance Director.
Fire Chief Liss thanked the Board for the support in helping to improve the fleet and
overall operation. He reminded everyone to practice fire safety and wished everyone a
safe holiday season.
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ATTEST:
/s/Charlotte K. Pruss
Charlotte K. Pruss
Village Clerk
Development Services Director Kallien wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
13. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION, For the purpose of discussing (1) minutes of
meetings lawfully closed under this act, (2) collective negotiating matters and (3)
Litigation, when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the particular public body
pursuant to 2(c)(21), 2(c)(2) and 2(c)(11) of the Illinois Open Meetings Act, respectively
Motion by Trustee Yusuf, seconded by Trustee Adler, to adjourn to closed session at
9:38 p.m.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 5 – Trustees Adler, Baar, Moy, Tiesenga, Yusuf
Nays: 0 – None
Abstain: 0 – None
Absent: 1 – Trustee Manzo
Motion carried.
12. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Trustee Yusuf, seconded by Trustee Tiesenga, to adjourn the Regular
Meeting of the Board of Trustees at 12:25 a.m. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.