Minutes - 09/26/2017 - Board of Trustees
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REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PRESIDENT
AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK APPROVED AS
WRITTEN ON OCTOBER 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 7:02 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 John Baar, Philip Cuevas, Michael Manzo,
Moin Saiyed, Edward Tiesenga, Trustee Asif Yusuf
ABSENT: None
IN ATTENDANCE: Village Manager Rick Ginex, Finance Director Jason Paprocki, Village
Attorney Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Public Works Director Doug Patchin, Information
Technology Director Jim Fox, Police Chief Jim Kruger, Fire Chief Barry Liss,
Head Librarian Jacob Post, Bath & Tennis Club Manager Chris Thompson,
Development Services Director Tony Budzikowski
3. PRESIDENT’S OPENING COMMENTS
President Lalmalani removed Agenda Item 6.C.1. from the Consent Agenda.
He remarked about religious holidays: Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Muharram and Al-Hijra.
He then mentioned the American Heart Association Heart Walk held on September 23rd and
the American Lung Association’s Lung Force Walk on September 24th in Oak Brook. President
Lalmalani mentioned that the Annual Chicago South Asian Film Festival runs from September
29th through October 1st at the Oakbrook AMC Theatre.
4. RESIDENT/VISITOR COMMENT
Attorney Mark Daniel stated that he has delivered a draft lawsuit against the Village to the
Board. He stated that he is petitioning for reconsideration of the Board’s decision regarding the
development project in Wennes Estates. He commented about issues between the developer,
Mr. Romanelli, and Trustees, and also the Red Light Camera litigation.
Resident-William Lindeman spoke regarding the Park District’s requested changes, and safety
on Forest Gate Road.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Special Meeting Minutes of September 12, 2017
Motion by Trustee Baar, seconded by Trustee Manzo, to approve the Minutes of the
Special Meeting of September 12, 2017. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
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B. Regular Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes of September 12, 2017
Motion by Trustee Yusuf, seconded by Trustee Baar, to approve the Regular Meeting
Minutes of September 12, 2017.
Trustee Tiesenga offered two amendments on page 8 of these Minutes.
Motion by Trustee Manzo, seconded by Trustee Yusuf, to approve the Regular Meeting
Minutes of September 12, 2017, as amended. 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 September 21, 2017 - $1,350,473.24
Significant Items included in Above:
1) Ancel, Glink, Diamond, Bush, DiCianni & Krafthefer, P.C., - Legal Services – August
2017 - $8,500.00 (FY17 – YTD - $128,000.84)
2) Clark, Baird, Smith, LLP – Legal Services – August 2017 - $552.50 (FY17 – YTD -
$9,166.25)
TOTAL LEGAL BUDGET FOR 2017 IS $293,100 - TOTAL LEGAL BILLS PAID
FOR 2017- YTD - $179,742.90
3) DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau – Co-op Advertising – June – August 2017 -
$ 57,796.27
TOTAL DUPAGE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU BUDGET FOR 2017 IS
$344,460.00 – TOTAL PAID FOR 2017 – YTD - $118,438.77
4) Paramedic Services of Illinois, Inc. – Services Rendered – September 2017 - $43,009.00 ..
5) DuPage Water Commission – Operation and Maintenance Costs – August 2017 -
$581,422.72
6) IRMA – August Deductible - $22,103.07
7) J.A. Johnson Paving Co. – Job #1610 – Final 09/11/17 - $120,015.52
8) Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. – York Road Resurfacing Project Phase III -
Professional Services from July 30, 2017 to August 26, 2017- $21,417.40
9) Health Care Services Corporation – BCBS – HMO Illinois – 10/01/17 to 11/01/17 -
$33,010.09
10) Airport Electric – BGC Electrical Upgrade – September 2017 - $131,659.72
B. Approval of Payroll for Pay Period Ending September 9, 2017 – 782,507.82
C. Ordinances & Resolutions
1) RESOLUTION 2017-BSLMUSEUM-CNTRCT-R-1667, A Resolution Approving and
Authorizing the Award and Execution of a Contract for the Oak Brook Heritage Center
Masonry Restoration Project By and Between the Village of Oak brook and Reef
Services of Illinois (removed during the President’s comments)
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2) ORDINANCE 2017-ZO-SU-EX-S-1508, An Ordinance Amending an Existing Special
Use Permit Relating to the Oak Brook Park District’s Master Plan for the Property
Located at 1300-1500 Forest Gate Road
3) ORDINANCE 2017-ZO-TA-G-1112, An Ordinance Approving a Text Amendment to
Chapter 7 of the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Oak Brook, Illinois Regarding the
Permitted and Special Uses in the B-2 District
4) ORDINANCE 2017-LY-EX-S-1509, An Ordinance Adopting a Revision to the
Collection Management Policy for the Village of Oak Brook Public Library
5) RESOLUTION 2017-ENG-AG-R-1666, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an
Amendment to the Agreement By and Between the Village and Engineering Resource
Associates, Inc.
6) Resolution 2017-PW-SALT-PG-R-1665, A Resolution Approving the Waiver of
Competitive Bidding and Authorizing the Village to Join in the State’s and DuPage
County’s Cooperative Purchasing Program for Deicer Salt
D. Village of Oak Brook – Monthly Financial Reports – August 2017
Motion by Trustee Baar, seconded by Trustee Manzo, to approve the Consent Agenda and
authorize the expenditures, with the exception of Items 6.A.5., 6.C.2., 6.C.4., 6.C.5., as
presented.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 – Trustees Baar, Cuevas, Manzo, Saiyed, Tiesenga, Yusuf
Nays: 0 – None
Abstain: 0 – None
Absent: 0 – None
Motion carried.
7. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
6.A.5) DuPage Water Commission – Operation and Maintenance Costs – August 2017 -
$581,422.72
Motion by Trustee Tiesenga, seconded by Trustee Manzo, to discuss/approve this item.
Trustee Tiesenga remarked on the increasing costs of the water and that a working group is
being started to address this issue.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 – Trustees Baar, Cuevas, Manzo, Saiyed, Tiesenga, Yusuf
Nays: 0 – None
Abstain: 0 – None
Absent: 0 – None
Motion carried.
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6.C.2) ORDINANCE 2017-ZO-SU-EX-S-1508, An Ordinance Amending an Existing Special
Use Permit Relating to the Oak Brook Park District’s Master Plan for the Property
Located at 1300-1500 Forest Gate Road
Motion by Trustee Tiesenga, seconded by Trustee Manzo, to discuss this item.
Trustee Tiesenga discussed concerns he has with some of the text in this Ordinance, and its
relation to S-1403, regarding the lighting standards, and suggested additional liability language.
Attorney Steve Adams, representing the Park District, came to the podium to clarify some of
the issues and express his concerns with the suggested amendment.
Park District Board Member Tom Truedson expressed his opposition to the additional language
suggested for this Ordinance.
Opinions were expressed by the Board regarding the additional liability language.
Plan Commission Member Rahma Hassan and Resident-Bob Aprati expressed their opinions
regarding this Ordinance and additional liability language. Attorney Steve Adams returned to
the podium and addressed some of the comments made and reiterated his opposition to the
amendment to the Ordinance. Resident-Bob Aprati returned to the podium and discussed
agreeing to the additional liability language.
Motion by Trustee Tiesenga, seconded by Trustee Manzo, to approve the amendment
language.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 – Trustees Baar, Manzo, Tiesenga, President Lalmalani
Nays: 3 – Trustees Cuevas, Saiyed, Yusuf
Abstain: 0 – None
Absent: 0 – None
Motion carried.
Village Attorney Krafthefer stated that a 2/3 majority of the Trustees is required for the actual
approval of the Special Use and discussed different options and requirements.
Motion by Trustee Baar, seconded by Trustee Manzo, to approve the Ordinance as
amended.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 4 – Trustees Baar, Manzo, Tiesenga, Yusuf
Nays: 2 – Trustees Cuevas, Saiyed
Abstain: 0 – None
Absent: 0 – None
Motion carried.
6.C.4) ORDINANCE 2017-LY-EX-S-1509, An Ordinance Adopting a Revision to the
Collection Management Policy for the Village of Oak Brook Public Library
Trustees Tiesenga and Baar commended the Library and Jacob Post on updating the Collection
Management Policy.
Motion by Trustee Tiesenga, seconded by Trustee Baar, to adopt Ordinance S-1509, to
adopt the revision to the Collection Management Policy for the Oak Brook Public
Library.
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ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 – Trustees Baar, Cuevas, Manzo, Saiyed, Tiesenga, Yusuf
Nays: 0 – None
Abstain: 0 – None
Absent: 0 – None
Motion carried.
6.C.5) RESOLUTION 2017-ENG-AG-R-1666, A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an
Amendment to the Agreement By and Between the Village and Engineering Resource
Associates, Inc
Motion by Trustee Tiesenga, seconded by Trustee Manzo to discuss this item.
Public Works Director Patchin explained the reason for this additional expenditure and
addressed questions from the Board.
Motion by Trustee Tiesenga, seconded by Trustee Manzo, to approve Amendment No. 1
and amend Phase III Engineering Services Agreement with Engineering Resource
Associates, Inc. for the 22nd Street and York Road Beautification and Lighting Project
and approve Resolution R-1666.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 – Trustees Baar, Cuevas, Manzo, Saiyed, Tiesenga, Yusuf
Nays: 0 – None
Abstain: 0 – None
Absent: 0 – None
Motion carried.
8. BOARD & COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
A. Lizzadro Properties, LLC – 1220 Kensington Road – Planned Development
Motion by Trustee Baar, seconded by Trustee Manzo, to concur with the
recommendation from the Planned Development Commission and approve the proposed
Lizzadro Museum planned development subject to the following conditions:
1. Development is to be in substantial conformance with the approved plans
including all requested waivers and variations from the Village Code for the
Lizzadro Museum project including:
A. To permit a museum use on the property;
B. To allow a wall sign to be installed at the center of the building;
C. To allow 2 wall signs on a street frontage, and increase the total number of wall
signs allowed per building from 2 to 3;
D. To allow the wall signs to exceed the maximum sign size allowed per sign face
as depicted on the plans;
E. To allow an encroachment into the front yard setback along Kensington Road
to accommodate the projection of the sign to approximately 86’-7” and for the
canopy to approximately 33’-2” (as shown on the approved site plan).
2. Compliance with all other Village Ordinance requirements at time of building
permit application except as specifically varied or waived.
3. Authorize the Village Attorney to prepare the necessary ordinance for final
consideration at the October 10, 2017 Board of Trustees meeting.
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Louis Lizzadro provided a PowerPoint presentation illustrating the planned development.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 – Trustees Baar, Cuevas, Manzo, Saiyed, Tiesenga, Yusuf
Nays: 0 – None
Abstain: 0 – None
Absent: 0 – None
Motion carried.
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Azavar Presentation
B. Ordinances & Resolutions
1) RESOLUTION 2017-FI-MUN-TX-FEE-AUDIT-R-1662, A Resolution Approving a
Contingent Fee Professional Services Agreement Between the Village of Oak Brook
and Azavar Audit Solutions, Inc. to Perform a Municipal Audit Program
Motion by Trustee Manzo, seconded by Trustee Baar, to move that the Village Board
approve Resolution R-1662, “A Resolution Approving a Contingent Fee Professional
Services Agreement Between The Village of Oak Brook and Azavar Audit Solutions, Inc
to Perform a Municipal Audit Program.”
Tom Fagan from Azavar Audit Solutions, Inc. provided a PowerPoint presentation. Mr. Fagan
and Finance Director Paprocki addressed questions from the Board. Opinions were expressed.
Motion by Trustee Manzo, seconded by Trustee Cuevas, to defer this item.
VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.
Resident-William Lindeman returned to the podium and remarked about parcels of land that
McDonald’s owns and taxes being paid to the wrong entities.
2) RESOLUTION 2017-SL-D86-R-1664, A Resolution Opposing any Change in Hinsdale
Township High School District 86 School District Attendance Boundaries Impacting
Students Who Reside in Oak Brook and Encouraging the District 86 School Board to
Maintain Attendance Boundaries Keeping Oak Brook Students at Hinsdale Township
High School Central
Village Manager Ginex discussed this Resolution.
Motion by Trustee Yusuf, seconded by Trustee Manzo, to approve this Resolution.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 – Trustees Baar, Cuevas, Manzo, Saiyed, Tiesenga, Yusuf
Nays: 0 – None
Abstain: 0 – None
Absent: 0 – None
Motion carried.
10. ACTIVE BUSINESS
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A. Finance Discussion
Finance Director Paprocki provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the expenditures and
revenues of the Village operations. Questions from the Board were addressed by him. Village
Manager Ginex responded regarding comments made at the last meeting regarding the
Williams Architect (Golf) matter, and he clarified that the Golf Surcharge Fund has existed
since 1991. He read from Board minutes of different meetings going forward since then. He
stated that it is an account under the Sports Core Fund. He also referred to the Williams
Architect fees.
Discussion ensued regarding this Fund, and it was stated that the Golf Surcharge Fund is a
source of revenue which gets absorbed by operating expenditures.
B. 2017 Public Safety Pension Funding
Finance Director Paprocki provided a PowerPoint presentation regarding the different pension
funds’ contribution recommendations. Comments were made and questions were addressed by
Finance Director Paprocki.
11. INFORMATION & UPDATES
A. Village Manager
Village Manager Ginex had nothing to report.
B. Village Clerk
Village Clerk Pruss had nothing to report.
C. Trustees
Trustee Manzo addressed comments made earlier in the meeting by a member of the
audience, and he clarified discussions made at the meeting of the Home Owners
Association Presidents.
D. Village Attorney Krafthefer had nothing to report.
E. Village President
Information Technology Director Fox discussed photos and information on the Village’s
website.
Police Chief Kruger reminded everyone to lock their cars and keep key fobs out of their
cars when exiting the car, and to engage home burglar alarms.
Public Works Director Patchin discussed that staff is working on drainage issues, and that
leaf collection will begin soon. He also mentioned the water system modeling and road
projects.
ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION, For the purpose of discussing (1) minutes of meetings
lawfully closed under this act, and (2) appointment, employment, compensation, discipline,
performance, or dismissal of specific employees of the public body, and (3) probable or
imminent litigation against or by the Village, pursuant to 2(c)(21) 2(c)(1), and 2(c)11 of the
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ATTEST:
Charlotte K. Pruss /s/
Charlotte K. Pruss
Village Clerk
Illinois Open Meetings Act, respectively
Motion by Trustee Yusuf, seconded by Trustee Manzo, to adjourn to closed session at
9:58 p.m.
ROLL CALL VOTE:
Ayes: 6 – Trustees Baar, Cuevas, Manzo, Saiyed, Tiesenga, Yusuf
Nays: 0 – None
Abstain: 0 – None
Absent: 0 – None
Motion carried.
13. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Trustee Cuevas, seconded by Trustee Manzo, to adjourn the Regular Meeting
of the Board of Trustees at 11:38 p.m. VOICE VOTE: Motion carried.